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Monday, March 30, 2026

Pixi Beauty | LipTone: Review and Swatches

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Pixi Beauty | LipTone: Review and Swatches
In addition to their popular skincare lineup, Pixi Beauty also offers natural, wearable makeup, with one of their top sellers being the Pixi LipTone (C$10 for 12 ml). Available in six flattering shades, the Pixi LipTone is a pH-adjusting tinted lip balm formulated with nourishing ingredients that deliver a subtle flush of color and long-lasting protection. To read more and see swatches, click......
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Friday, January 16, 2026

Dior | *NEW* Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil: Review and Swatches

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Dior | *NEW* Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil: Review and Swatches
For Spring 2016, Dior refreshed its bestselling Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil (C$54 for 6ml) with an updated packaging and an expanded shade range. Now available in three different finishes and 17 shades, the Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil delivers a glossy, comfortable feel on the lips. To see my swatches and read my review of several of the new shades, click …
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Saturday, August 9, 2025

fwee | Glowy Jelly Pot: Review and Swatches

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fwee | Glowy Jelly Pot: Review and Swatches
Jelly makeup is one of the latest trends to hit the beauty scene, and I had not had the chance to try it until now. I was thrilled when fwee sent over their Glowy Jelly Pot (US$18 for 4g) for me to test out. With its unique, bouncy jelly texture, the Glowy Jelly Pot is a versatile balm that delivers a sheer wash of color to both the lips and cheeks. Curious to know what I thought? Click to read more...
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Dior | Dioriviera Summer 2025 Makeup Collection: Review and Swatches

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Dior | Dioriviera Summer 2025 Makeup Collection: Review and Swatches
This summer, Dior once again takes us on a journey to the French Riviera with its limited edition Dioriviera Summer 2025 Makeup Collection. Centered around warm coppers, rich pinks, and fresh corals, the collection features a range of color cosmetics for the eyes, lips, and cheeks. I’ve got reviews and swatches of most of the collection to share with you today. To read on, click...
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Friday, June 6, 2025

fwee | *NEW SHADES* 3D Voluming Gloss: Review & Swatches

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fwee | *NEW SHADES* 3D Voluming Gloss in "B07 Peach", "B08 Rozy", "B09 Lychee", "B10 Yogurt" & "B11 Taro": Review & Swatches
A little while back, I reviewed and swatched the full range of the fwee 3D Voluming Gloss (US$13.60 for 5.3g). Since then, the brand has launched five new shades (all at a 70% color intensity), delivering a gorgeous shine and bold, vibrant color. To explore the new shades, click...
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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Dior | Dior Addict Lip Glow Butter: Review and Swatches

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Dior | Dior Addict Lip Glow Butter: Review and Swatches
Dior recently expanded its Dior Backstage Collection with a range of highly covetable makeup launches, and the one that immediately caught my attention is the Dior Addict Lip Glow Butter (C$54 for 10 ml). Available in five natural shades, this nourishing lip treatment delivers a glossy finish while giving the lips a soft wash of color. It's formulated with a blend of peptides and ceramides to soothe, condition, and enhance the lips with each use. For swatches and my full review of the formula, click...
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025

fwee | 3D Changing Gloss & 4D Voluming Plumper: Review and Swatches

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fwee | 3D Changing Gloss & 4D Voluming Plumper: Review and Swatches
In addition to its beautiful range of 3D Voluming Gloss (reviewed here), fwee also offers other ways to customize and elevate your lip look with its 3D Changing Gloss (US$13.60 for 5.6g) and 4D Voluming Gloss (US$12 for 4.8g). Available in 4 shades, the 3D Changing Gloss is a fun and effortless lip gloss top coat designed to change and amplify any base lip color. The 4D Voluming Gloss, on the other hand, is a plumping lip gloss that delivers dramatic volume for a fuller, more voluminous pout. To read more about both and to see some swatches, click......
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

fwee | 3D Voluming Gloss: Review and Swatches

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fwee | 3D Voluming Gloss: Review and Swatches
Known for their range of fun, fresh, and youthful color cosmetics, fwee is one of the hottest K-Beauty brands on the market right now. One of the top-selling products from fwee is the 3D Voluming Gloss (US$13.60 for 5.3g). With a lightweight, high-shine finish, the 3D Voluming Gloss comes in 6 different shades, each available in 2 intensity levels (30% and 70%) to allow you to customize your look. To see swatches of all 12 colors and read my review of the formulation, click......
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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Clinique | Almost Lipstick in "Black Honey" & Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss in "Black Honey Pop": Review and Swatches

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Clinique | Almost Lipstick in "Black Honey" & Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss in "Black Honey Pop": Review and Swatches
If you know makeup, then you probably know about "Black Honey" from Clinique. An iconic red lipstick that's sheer but buildable, "Black Honey" has pretty much gained cult status over the past few decades and every once in a while, there's a resurgence in its popularity. Coincidentally, I first reviewed the Almost Lipstick in "Black Honey" (C$31 for 1.7g) ten years ago (see the post here), so it seems to be the right time to revisit it, along with the more recently released Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss in "Black Honey Pop" (C$31 for 3.4 ml). To see some swatches and read my review of both, click......
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Friday, March 10, 2023

Dior | Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Lip Plumping Gloss: Review and Swatches

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Dior | Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Lip Plumping Gloss: Review and Swatches
Recently, Dior revamped its Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Lip Plumping Gloss ($50 for 6 ml) collection with an updated formulation and an even more vibrant shade range. I've got reviews and swatches of a few shades to share with you today. To read on, click......
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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Givenchy | Rose Perfecto Liquid Balm: Review and Swatches

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Givenchy | Rose Perfecto Liquid Balm: Review and Swatches
Known for its Rose Perfecto Beautifying Lip Balms (reviewed here), Givenchy is giving us more of what we love, but in a brand new format. Available in six gorgeous marbled shades, the Rose Perfecto Liquid Balm (C$45 for 6 ml) is described as a "liquid lip balm infused with skincare and a hint of color". I've got all the details and swatches to share with you today. To read on, click......
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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Mary Kay | Summer 2021 New Products: Review and Swatches

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Mary Kay | Summer 2021 New Products: Review and Swatches
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Mary Kay so the brand has a whole lot of new products on the docket. Today I want to share with you some of the limited edition summer goodies, ranging from skincare and makeup, to beauty tools. To get all the details, read my reviews, and see some swatches, click......
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Thursday, April 29, 2021

Dior | Summer 2021 Summer Dune Collection: Review and Swatches

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Dior | Summer 2021 Summer Dune Collection: Review and Swatches
Inspiried by desert dunes, "a stunning landscape that shifts with the wind", the brand new Summer 2021 makeup range from Dior boasts natural, feminine shades for the eyes and lips. To see some swatches and reviews of a few key pieces from the Dior Summer Dune Collection, click......
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Friday, December 18, 2020

Charlotte Tilbury | Holiday 2020 Collection: Review and Swatches

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Charlotte Tilbury | Holiday 2020 Collection: Review and Swatches
As we count down to Christmas, I wanted to share with you one of the last holiday collections I had the pleasure of discovering this season. Offering a plethora of makeup and skincare treats, Charlotte Tilbury really went all out this year with her limited-edition Holiday 2020 Collection. All housed in the most luxurious and festive packaging, the range offers everything from dazzling lip colors to glamorous eye palettes. To read my reviews and see some swatches of a few key pieces, click......
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Lise Watier | Holiday 2020 Diamond Dreams Collection: Review and Swatches

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Lise Watier | Holiday 2020 Diamond Dreams Collection: Review and Swatches
Inspired by the most iconic gem of them all, the Lise Watier Holiday 2020 Diamond Dreams Collection celebrates the diamond's brilliance and opulence. Offering a gorgeous array of colors for the eyes, cheeks, and lips, the collection is available for a limited time only. To see some swatches and read my reviews, click...... 
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Friday, November 20, 2020

Givenchy | Holiday 2020 Makeup Collection: Review and Swatches

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Givenchy | Holiday 2020 Makeup Collection: Review and Swatches
For this holiday season, Givenchy is inviting us to a world of thrill and wonder with its dazzling limited-edition makeup collection. All dressed up in a layer of sparkles, the Holiday 2020 Collection offers a handful of colors for the lips and cheeks. To see some swatches and read my reviews, click......
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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Bite Beauty | Yaysayer Plumping Lip Gloss: Review and Swatches

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Bite Beauty | Yaysayer Plumping Lip Gloss: Review and Swatches
As a part of their clean vegan initiative, Bite Beauty has introduced another new lip product and this time it's a lip gloss! Formulated with antioxidant-rich cinnamon oil and plumping hyaluronic acid, the Yaysayer Plumping Lip Gloss (C$33 for 5 g) is available in eight wearable shades. I have a few of them to share with you today. To read my review and see some swatches, click......
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Sunday, August 30, 2020

Charlotte Tilbury | Pillow Talk Charlotte's Jewel Lips & Walk of No Shame Charlotte's Jewel Pots: Review and Swatches

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Charlotte Tilbury | Pillow Talk Charlotte's Jewel Lips & Walk of No Shame Charlotte's Jewel Pots: Review and Swatches
Charlotte Tilbury never ceases to wow and it seems that the brand consistently releases awe-worthy goodies. Recently, both the cult-favorite Pillow Talk and Walk of No Shame (formerly Walk of Shame) family saw the introduction of new members: Charlotte's Jewel Lips (C$36), a sparkly everyday gloss, and Charlotte's Jewel Pots (C$40), a stunning shimmery cream shadow. I've got reviews and swatches of both to share with you today. To read on, click......
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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Mary Kay | Unlimited Lip Gloss: Review and Swatches

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Mary Kay | Unlimited Lip Gloss: Review and Swatches
For Fall 2020, Mary Kay introduced a stunning range of high-shine lip glosses that promise a comfortable, non-tacky finish. Available in a range of nudes, shimmers, and brights, the Unlimited Lip Gloss (C$18 for 3.9 ml) is available now! I've got reviews and swatches of the entire collection to share with you today. To read on, click....
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Monday, July 27, 2020

Lancome | Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss: Review and Swatches

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Lancome | Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss: Review and Swatches
For Summer 2020, Lancome is injecting a dose of nostalgia to your makeup collection by re-releasing the iconic Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss (C$24 for 15 ml). Celebrating 20 years of shine, these glosses are available in a handful of sheer and shimmery shades. To read my reviews and see some swatches, click......
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