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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

MAC x Zac Posen Collection: Review and Swatches

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For Spring 2016, MAC is releasing a lovely color collection in collaboration with the beloved fashion designer Zac Posen. Filled with elegant yet daring colors, the collection is available starting February 25th. To see my reviews and swatches of a few selections from this range, click......
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Thursday, August 13, 2015

OPI Infinite Shine Lacquer Soft Shades Collection: Review and Swatches

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OPI Infinite Shine Lacquer Soft Shades Collection: Review and Swatches
Released not too long ago, the OPI Infinite Shine ($18 CAD each) range is introducing some pretty pastel shades with the new Soft Shades Collection. With a gel-like shine and no need for LED or UV curing, the Infinite Shine range is a three-step mani process that promises to last at least ten days. To see some swatches and individual reviews for these shades, click.......
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Saturday, June 13, 2015

Burberry Spring & Summer 2015 Rain or Shine Blush Highlighter Runway Palette: Review and Swatches

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Burberry Spring & Summer 2015 Rain or Shine Blush Highlighter Palette: Review and Swatches
Have you ever come across a makeup product so beautiful that you just couldn't bring yourself to use it as to avoid ruining its exquisite design? Well, today I have one of those products to share with you and it's the limited edition Burberry Rain or Shine Blush Highlighter Runway Palette ($80 CAD) for Spring/Summer 2015. Pressed with the most adorable, almost cartoonish "rain or shine" design, this cheek palette gives the complexion a soft flush, perfect for spring and summer. To get a better look at this gem, click.......
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Saturday, May 23, 2015

Lancome La Nuit Tresor L'Eau de Parfum: Review

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Earlier this year, Lancome added a new scent to the Tresor family called La Nuit Tresor ($95 CAD for 50 ml). A seductive and bewitching fragrance housed in a multi-faceted diamond rose bottle, this fragrance boasts notes of black rose, vanilla orchid, incense, patchouli, and lychee praline. To read more about this "love potion" fragrance, click.......
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Sunday, April 19, 2015

Azzaro Pour Elle Eau de Parfum: Review

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Azzaro Pour Elle Eau de Parfum: Review
New from the Azzaro fashion house comes an elegant and seductive new scent called Azzaro Pour Elle ($70 CAD for 50ml & $88 CAD for 75ml). Filled with a solar burst of spicy notes and a seductive blend of florals, this fragrance is definitely one sweet spicy sensual concoction. To read more about it, click......
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Saturday, April 18, 2015

New Canadian Brand: Saint Cosmetics Review and Swatches

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Recently, a new Canadian brand called Saint Cosmetics has launched a chemical-free, fragrance-free makeup line made with organic all-natural ingredients. Full of deliciously wearable colors and cheeky shade names, the brand offers more than 140 reasonably priced and nicely packaged products. Today I have a few items from the brand to swatch and review for y'all, to see some photos and my thoughts on the formulation, click.......
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Friday, April 10, 2015

Burberry Kisses Hydrating Lip Color Lipstick in "No.113 Union Red": Review and Swatches

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Burberry Kisses Hydrating Lip Color Lipstick in "No.113 Union Red": Review and Swatches
Last month I checked out the new Burberry Beauty counter that opened at The Hudson Bay Richmond Centre. After getting a glimpse of the beautiful new setup and all the Burberry makeup releases, I took home one of the new Burberry Kisses Hydrating Lip Color Lipstick ($36 CAD). Available in 22 new shades, this new line features a buildable formulation: one "kiss" provides a sheer wash of color while two or three "kisses" give a more intense, long-lasting color. To check out the shade No.133 Union Red, click.......
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Thursday, April 9, 2015

L'Occitane La Collection De Grasse Iris Bleu & Iris Blanc Eau de Toilette: Review

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Just in time for Mother's Day comes a beautiful new addition to the L'Occitane La Collection De Grasse. Made with two different types of iris floral water extract, Iris Bleu & Iris Blanc ($75 CAD for 75ml) features a unique scent profile that's uniquely warm and cool at the same time. To read more about this new scent, click.......
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Saturday, April 4, 2015

eos Lipbalms for Spring

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Hi everyone! Hope your long weekend is going well! Today I have the new eos Evolution of Smooth 2 Pack Lip Balm ($7.99 CAD) for spring 2015 to quickly share with you. Featuring a limited edition Fresh Watermelon flavor and the Passion Fruit flavor from the permanent range, this little value pack makes such a cute gift, whether for an Easter egg hunt or just any old day when you need a cute pick-me-up. To read more, click......
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Friday, April 3, 2015

Spring Favorites from Lush

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Hey everyone, happy Friday! I am so glad it is now officially spring because I can finally stop feeling bad about posting new spring releases when the gloomy weather outside nowhere near matches the fun and vibrant hues of spring. So today I want to share with you a few fun Lush bath and body products; a couple of these are from the permanent range and a few are from the Easter limited edition range. To read a bit about each product, click.......
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Thursday, April 2, 2015

Marc Jacobs New Nudes Sheer Lip Gel in "108 Moody Margot", "150 EatCake" & "108 Have We Met?": Review and Swatches

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Marc Jacobs New Nudes Sheer Lip Gel in "108 Moody Margot", "150 Eat Cake" & "108 Have We Met?": Review and Swatches
Along with the new Le Marc Lip Creme released earlier this year, Marc Jacobs also created a line of neutral lipsticks with a nourishing formulation called the New Nudes Sheer Lip Creme ($38 CAD). Made with vitamin E and myrrh extract, these sheer lipsticks come in seven different shades of nude. Today I have three colors from the collection, to see some swatches, click......
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Sephora Colorful Duo Reflects Long Lasting Eyeshadow in "112 MermaidTail": Review and Swatches

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Sephora Colorful Duo Reflects Long Lasting Eyeshadow in "112 Mermaid Tail": Review and Swatches
If you love duochrome effects then you are going to love this new limited edition eyeshadow line from Sephora Collection. Each formulated with multi-colored shimmers that shine a different color at a different angle, the Colorful Duo Reflects Single Eyeshadows ($16 CAD) come in six different shades. Today I have a mermaid blue, aptly called "Mermaid Tail", from the collection to share with you. So to check out some swatches, click.......
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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Shu Uemura Metal:Ink Liquid Eye Liner in "ME Silver", "ME Purple", "ME Blue" & "ME Navy": Review and Swatches

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Shu Uemura Metal:Ink Liquid Eye Liner in "ME Silver", "ME Purple", "ME Blue" & "ME Navy": Review and Swatches
As you can probably tell from my overflowing number of lip swatch posts, I am not a huge eye makeup person. I find that it takes way longer to do a simple neutral eye in the morning than to just swipe on a bold lip color and hop out the door. Even though I am not a big shadow person, I love me a bold unique eyeliner. Hence, the Metal:Ink Liquid Eye Liner ($38 CAD) from Shu Uemura's Spring 2015 Metallic Bouquet Collection is right up my alley. Today I have swatches and review for a few of these bold new liners. To read more about them, click......
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Monday, March 30, 2015

Dior Spring 2015 Eye Reviver Illuminating Neutrals Eye Palette: Review and Swatches

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Dior Spring 2015 Eye Reviver Illuminating Neutrals Eye Palette: Review and Swatches
New from Dior for Spring 2015 is one of Dior's best kept backstage pro secret. The Eye Reviver Illuminating Neutrals Eye Palette ($63 CAD) is a six shade neutral eyeshadow palette containing everything (including a liner) you need to create an everyday wide-eyed makeup look. To see some swatches of the palette, click.......
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MAC is Beauty Collection Cremesheen Glass in "Japanese Spring" & Eye Shadow in "Wow Factor": Review and Swatches

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MAC is Beauty Collection Cremesheen Glass in "Japanese Spring" & Eye Shadow in "Wow Factor": Review and Swatches
New for Spring 2015, MAC has released a MAC is Beauty Collection full of soft and pastel hues perfect for the pleasant and lovely weather ahead. Today I have a soft lavender Cremesheen Glass ($23 CAD) and a Single Eye Shadow ($19 CAD) from the collection to share with you. To see some swatches, click......
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Friday, March 27, 2015

Sephora Clean Machine Konjac Sponge Duo Love Me: Pink and Red Clay: Review

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Sephora Clean Machine Konjac Sponge Duo Love Me: Pink and Red Clay: Review
New from Sephora comes a konjac sponge duo called the Clean Machine Konjac Sponge Duo Love Me: Pink and Red Clay ($19 CAD). Perfect for providing gentle but thorough cleansing, these biodegradable sponges are made with Konjac Root Powder and kaolin clay. To read more about them, click.......
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Sephora Express Cleansing & Exfoliating Wipes: Review

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Sephora Express Cleansing & Exfoliating Wipes: Review
New from Sephora comes these duo-purpose cleansing and exfoliating wipes. In the past I've always preferred wipes with a bit of texture as they help remove dead skin and tough-to-remove makeup. So how do these Sephora Express Cleansing & Exfoliation Wipes ($11 CAD) work? Read on to find out.......
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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Misslyn Nail Polish in "557 Lemon Green", "335 Gentleman's Love" & "150 Head Over Heels": Review and Swatches

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Misslyn Nail Polish in "557 Lemon Green", "335 Gentleman's Love" & "150 Head Over Heels": Review and Swatches
Offering one of the largest nail polish selection in Europe, Misslyn, a German based cosmetic company has finally arrived in Canada. Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart at $9.99 CAD each, the Misslyn Nail Polish promises amazing colors and great wear. To see a few swatches of the line and my thoughts on the formulation, click......
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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

OPI Hawaii Collection for Spring 2015: Review and Swatches

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OPI Hawaii Collection for Spring 2015: Review and Swatches
Every year OPI releases a nail polish collection inspired by a travel destination and for Spring 2015 that destination is Hawaii. Filled with fresh and vibrant beach-ready shades, the OPI Hawaii Collection has 12 shades, ranging from simple cremes to pretty metallics and glitters. To see swatches of all 12 shades, click.......
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Monday, March 23, 2015

Paul & Joe Eye Color Trio in "#6 April in Paris" & Compact I: Review and Swatches

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Paul & Joe Eye Color Trio 6 April in Paris & Compact I: Review and Swatches
Hi everyone! Happy Monday! Today I have an exquisite eyeshadow palette from Paul & Joe's permanent range to share with you all. The gorgeous Eye Color Trio ($32 CAD), now available in select Shoppers in Canada, features three gorgeous shadow shades that illuminate the eyes. To see some swatches of the colors, click.......
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