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Thursday, November 11, 2021

Tarte | Tartelette Juicy Amazonian Clay Palette, Sugar Rush Dream On Eye & Cheek Palette, SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation & Maracuja Juicy Lip: Review and Swatches

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Tarte | Tartelette Juicy Amazonian Clay Palette, Sugar Rush Dream On Eye & Cheek Palette, SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation & Maracuja Juicy Lip: Review and Swatches
It's been a while since I've featured any Tarte goodies on the blog so I wanted to take the time today to highlight some recent releases from the brand that I've been testing out. Tarte never disappoints with their eyeshadow palettes and the two new additions to the collection are the Tartelette Amazonian Clay Palette (C$51) and Sugar Rush Dream On Eye & Cheek Palette (C$42). The brand also has a new serum foundation in-store and a range of glossy lip balms. To see some swatches and read my reviews of everything, click......
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Sunday, August 16, 2020

Bite Beauty | Power Move Creamy Matte Lip Crayon: Review and Swatches

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Bite Beauty | Power Move Creamy Matte Lip Crayon: Review and Swatches
Last year Bite Beauty announced their goal of going completely vegan for 2020 and as a result, they discontinued the majority of their beloved lip products. Fortunately, they've been slowly unveiling new vegan creations and one of the major releases is the Power Move Creamy Matte Lip Crayon (C$32 for 1.5 g). Available in 20 shades, this new lip crayon promises to deliver a comfortable, creamy, and bold color in a slim and precise packaging. I've got four shades to share with you today. To read my review and see some swatches, click......
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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Maybelline | SuperStay Ink Crayon: Review and Swatches

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Maybelline | SuperStay Ink Crayon: Review and Swatches
Ever since its release a couple years back, the Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipsticks have been my go-to for when I need my lip color to last all day. So when I saw the recent release of the SuperStay Ink Crayon ($9.49 CAD for 1.2 g), I was beyond excited! Available in 12 shades and promising an 8-hour wear, this lip crayon provides a matte and vibrant pop of color that seriously rivals that of the original liquid lipsticks. I've got a review and swatches of a few shades from the range to share with you today. To read on, click......
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Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Bite Beauty | Crystal Crème Shimmer Lip Crayon: Review and Swatches

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Bite Beauty | Crystal Crème Shimmer Lip Crayon: Review and Swatches
To help ring in the new year, Bite Beauty has released an exciting 10-shade collection of shimmery lip colors called the Crystal Crème Shimmer Lip Crayons ($28 CAD for 1.8 g). Promising a moisturizing and long-lasting wear, these lip colors are made with "100% clean, vegan, and gluten-free" ingredients. I've got a review and some lip swatches to share with you today. To check them out, click......
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Thursday, November 8, 2018

Marc Jacobs | Holiday 2018 Collection: Review and Swatches

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Marc Jacobs | Holiday 2018 Collection: Review and Swatches
Inspired by the "high-glam, anything-goes aesthetic from the Mod Era", the Marc Jacobs Holiday 2017 Collection features a handful of festive, glimmering treasures designed to bathe you in everything gold and glorious. I've got reviews and swatches to share with you today. To read on, click.....
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Friday, July 13, 2018

Chanel | Apotheosis Fall & Winter 2018 Collection: Review and Swatches

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Chanel | Fall & Winter 2018 Apotheosis, Le Mat de Chanel Collection: Review and Swatches
With hopes of bringing dimensions and richness to the ever-so-popular matte makeup trend, the Chanel Fall & Winter 2018 Apotheosis, Le Mat de Chanel Collection is coming soon. Featuring an array of earthy and flattering of blues, browns, and reds, the collection nicely embodies all things fall and winter. I've got a few pieces from the range to share with you today. To read my reviews and see some swatches, click......
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Monday, June 4, 2018

Chanel | Cruise 2018 Collection: Review and Swatches

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Chanel Beauty | Cruise 2018 Collection: Review and Swatches
Inspired by the "enigmatic sensuality of shadow" and the "illusive afterglow of sun-kissed skin", the Chanel Cruise 2018 Collection is a celebration of dreamy summer hues and healthy, bronzed complexion. I've got full reviews and swatches of this limited edition lineup to share with you today, so to read on, click......
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Thursday, April 27, 2017

Tarte The Lip Architect Lipstick & Liner: Review and Swatches

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Tarte The Lip Architect Lipstick & Liner: Review and Swatches
Tarte is churning out tons of new releases this season and The Lip Architect Lipstick & Liner ($31 CAD) has certainly caught my eyes! I rarely use lip liners and the main reason is that it's hard to find shades that exactly match my favorite lipsticks. Well, Tarte is making things simple with a two-in-one lip product that holds a matching lip liner and lipstick. To see some swatches of all six shades available and read my review, click......
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Saturday, April 22, 2017

Chanel Summer 2017 Cruise Collection: Review and Swatches

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Chanel Summer 2017 Cruise Collection: Review and Swatches
Well, this proves it! Chanel can do no wrong! While summer makeup collections usually call for brights and neons, Chanel is keeping it oh-so-lovely and classy with the new Summer 2017 Cruise Collection. To see some swatches and read my reviews of a few key pieces, click......
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Sunday, March 26, 2017

Buxom Shimmer Shock Lip Stick: Review and Swatches

Buxom Shimmer Shock Lip Stick: Review and Swatches
Available online and in stores at Sephora, Buxom is not a brand that I'm very familiar with but recently I've been testing out their Shimmer Shock Lip Stick ($23 CAD) range so today I wanted to share with you some swatches and my review. Available in 12 sparkling shades, these lightweight gel lipsticks promise a juicy burst of color that's full of sophisticated shimmer. To read on, click......
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Friday, March 24, 2017

NEW Shades for 2017 | NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil: Review and Swatches

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NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil: Review and Swatches
"Bold, versatile, and effortless", the NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ($33 CAD) range is getting ten new shades for 2017! Promising a modern velvet finish and full-coverage colors, these lip pencils provide a non-drying and long-lasting finish. Today I have a few shades to share with you. To see some swatches and my review, click......
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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Burt's Bees Gloss Lip Crayon: Review and Swatches

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Burt's Bees Gloss Lip Crayon: Review and Swatches
New for 2017, the Burt's Bees Gloss Lip Crayon ($9.99 CAD) combines beautiful colors with a velvety gloss finish. Available in six lush, mouth-watering shades, the crayons offer up 8 hours of moisturization thanks to the shea butter and jojoba oil. To see some swatches and read my reviews, click.......
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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Clinique Crayola Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm: Review and Swatches

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Clinique Crayola Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm: Review and Swatches
For Spring 2017, Clinique is putting a new spin on its beloved Chubby Stick collection with a collaboration with Crayola! Bearing the signature Crayola design, the limited edition Clinique Crayola Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm ($21 CAD) definitely adds a splash of color and fun to your makeup collection! To read my review and see some swatches of a few shades, click......
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Monday, January 30, 2017

Chanel Le Rouge Crayon de Couleur: Review and Swatches

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Chanel Le Rouge Crayon de Couleur: Review and Swatches
For Spring 2017, Chanel is finally joining the lip crayon game with the release of the new Le Rouge Crayon de Couleur ($43 CAD). Promising unbelievable color and on-the-go convenience, the collection includes ten beautiful shades ranging from bold reds to soft nudes. Today I have a couple of shades to share with you, to read my review and see some swatches, click......
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Saturday, December 10, 2016

Bite Holiday 2016 Discovery Set & The Perfect Bite Gift Set: Review and Swatches

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Bite Beauty Holiday 2016
Bite Beauty has some quality lip products but its pricing can be quite high so the holiday time is the perfect time for lipstick lovers to try out a whole lot of Bite for a discounted price. Today I want to share with you two adorable value sets that will give you a nice introduction to the brand's amazing Amuse Bouche Lipsticks and a variety of other lip products. To see some swatches of the Discovery Set ($45 CAD) and The Perfect Bite Gift Set ($29 CAD), click......
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Thursday, July 28, 2016

NARS Fall 2016 Collection: Review and Swatches

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The Fall 2016 Collection from Nars is coming this August and today I have a few products to share with you! Featuring an array of sophisticated and fall-friendly hues, the collection is all about sculpted cheeks and gorgeous lids. To read on, click.......
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Thursday, July 21, 2016

Nudestix Gel Color Lip + Cheek Balm in "Siren", "Pulse" & "Wicked": Review and Swatches

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Nudestix recently added a new lip range to their line called the Gel Color Lip + Cheek Balms ($28 CAD). Available in a beautiful range of brights and neutrals, the Gel Colors promise a shiny and moisturizing wear. To see some swatches of a few shades, click......
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Monday, July 11, 2016

Annabelle TwistUp Metallic Retractable Lipstick Crayon: Review and Swatches

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For Fall 2016, Annabelle is adding six brand new shades to its beloved TwistUp Retractable Lipstick Crayons ($9.95 CAD) collection. Promising a trendy metallic finish, these new colors provide the same hydrating, creamy and paraben free formulation. To see some swatches, click.......
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Saturday, April 23, 2016

Nudestix Intense Matte Lip + Cheek Pencil in "Belle" and "Raven": Review and Swatches

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Nudestix recently expanded its product range with the new Intense Matte Lip + Cheek Pencils ($28 CAD). Available in eight easy-to-wear shades, these pencils promise a non-drying, matte formulation. To see my swatches and review of two shades from the collection, click......
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Tuesday, December 29, 2015

MAC Velvetease Lip Pencil "Just Add Romance", "Frolic" & "Reddy to Go": Review and Swatches

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New from MAC comes a collection of vivid and pigmented lip crayons called the Velvetease Lip Pencils ($24 CAD). With a soft and matte finish, these new pencils have a twist-up packaging that's simple and convenient. To see some swatches, click......
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