Benefit Dandelion Twinkle Highlighter: Review and Swatches

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Benefit recently expanded the Dandelion family again with a new highlighter called the Dandelion Twinkle Highlighter ($38 CAD). With a lightweight baked formulation that's super intense and pigmented, the highlighter is getting a lot of love and I can see why. To read my review and see some swatches, click......

THE FACE SHOP YEHWADAM Heaven Grade Ginseng Regenerating Skincare Collection: Review

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New from THE FACE SHOP comes a range of high-end skincare products made with the highest quality (heaven grade) of ginseng that has been aged for six years. The YEHWADAM Heaven Grade Ginseng Regenerating Skincare Collection is designed for the 40+ clientele that's looking for products with firming and anti-aging properties. In addition to the ginseng, every piece of the collection is also formulated with natural pine mushroom extracts rich in antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. Even though I'm far from my 40s, I still have a heavy penchant for anti-aging lines and for the past couple of weeks I've been given this collection a try. To read my review, click......

Marc Jacobs Le Marc Liquid Lip Creme: Review and Swatches

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Just when you feel like the liquid lipstick market is already over-saturated, there is always a newcomer popping up on the scene and earlier this year, Marc Jacobs released its own version called the Le Marc Liquid Lip Creme ($38 CAD). Boasting full coverage and long wearing formulation, the range offers up a handful of chic everyday colors. To see some swatches and read my review, click......

Tarte Tarteist Quick Dry Lip Paint in "Exposed", "Festival", "Low Key" & "Obsessed": Review and Swatches

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A few months ago, I swatched and reviewed the extensive Tarte Tarteist Quick Dry Lip Paint ($26 CAD) range so it's hard to believe that the line got a shade extension not too long ago. With even more neutrals, this collection has got to be the ultimate liquid lipstick source if you are looking for an everyday nude or neutral lip color. To see some swatches of "Exposed", "Festival", "Low Key", and "Obsessed", click......

Avon Oval Makeup Brushes: Review

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Even if you only occasionally follow beauty trends, you'd know that oval makeup brushes are all the rage! From brands like MAC to Artis, oval brushes are popping up everywhere and today I want to share with you my review of the Avon Oval Makeup Brushes ($50 CAD/Set). To read all about these, click......

Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Camouflage Concealer: Review and Swatches

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In addition to the recent Teint Idole Ultra 24H Foundation shade extension (read my review here), Lancome is introducing a complementary concealer collection called the Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Camouflage Concealer ($37 CAD). Available in 16 shades, this new concealer promises a high coverage and a smooth creme-fluid formulation. To see some swatches and read my review, click......

Clean Ultimate Beach Day & Lovegrass: Review

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For Spring and Summer 2017, Clean is releasing two brand new fragrances that will surely get you ready for the sunny weather ahead! Boasting notes like mandarin orange, white rose, and marine accords, Ultimate Beach Day is literally beach in a bottle while Lovegrass is a fresh and invigorating citrus bomb. To read my reviews on both, click......

Givenchy Prisme Blush Highlight & Structure Powder Blush Duo: Review and Swatches

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For Spring 2017, Givenchy has a new line of powder blushes designed to define and sculpt the cheeks. With a silky and smooth formulation adjustable intensity, the Prisme Blush Highlight & Structure Powder Blush Duo ($55 CAD) is available in six gorgeous shades. To see some swatches and read my review, click......

Bliss Mask-a-'Peel' Complexion Clearing Rubberizing Mask: Review

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You know cream masks, sheet masks, clay masks, peeling masks, and bubble masks, but have you heard of rubberizing masks? Well as strange as they may sound, the rubberizing masks from Bliss may just be the next big thing. Made with diatomaceous earth and seaweed extract, the Mask-a-'Peel' Complexion Clearing Rubberizing Mask ($15 CAD each or $38 CAD for 3) starts off as a powder and turns into a thick gummy slurry that sets to a rubber texture. To read my review and see it in action, click......

Guerlain Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum: Review

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Guerlain has a big fragrance launch this year and as you may already know, its spokesperson is none other than the beautiful Angelina Jolie. Made with priced raw ingredients sourced from all over the world, Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum ($119 CAD for 50ml) is described as a warm and sensual fragrance. To read my review, click.......

Make Up For Ever Artist Liquid Matte Lipstick: Review and Swatches

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Guess who is jumping on the liquid lipstick train? Make Up For Ever! For Spring 2017, the brand is introducing a six-shade Artist Liquid Matte Lipstick ($25 CAD) collection. With some ultra-wearable nudes, the range promises a true matte finish and a long-staying wear. To see some swatches and read my review, click......

Givenchy Couture Edition 2017 Collection: Review and Swatches

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When it comes to luxury beauty products, Givenchy has a lot to offer and its yearly Couture Edition Collection is always a hot seller. This year, the brand is steering away from the more feminine floral patterns and opted for a simple black and white graphic design. To see some close-ups of the 2017 Couture Edition Collection and some swatches of the "315 Framboise Velours" Le Rouge, click......

NARS NARSissist Loaded Eyeshadow Palette: Review and Swatches

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Nude eyeshadow palettes seem to be making a resurgence this season. Just last week I reviewed the newly released Stila Matte 'n Metal palette and today I have for you the new NARS NARSissist Loaded Eyeshadow Palette ($74 CAD). Boasting 12 essential everyday nudes with a rich and pigmented formulation, the palette is bound to be a hot seller. To see some swatches, click......

Buxom Plumpline Lip Liner: Review and Swatches

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New for 2017, Buxom is "cracking the code to undercover lip color" with the Plumplin Lip Liner ($20 CAD) collection. With a chubby design that allows easy lining, shaping, and filling, the lip liner is available in 20 plumping shades. I rarely use lip liners but I have been really enjoying the superb pigmentation and wear of these guys. To read my review and see some swatches, click......

Marc Jacobs Daisy Kiss & Daisy Eau So Fresh Kiss: Review

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The Marc Jacobs Daisy fragrance family is ever growing and for Spring 2017, both Daisy and Daisy Eau So Fresh has a limited edition "Kiss" version. Boasting a peony and rose center, the fragrances are packaged in the most beautiful pink bottle. To read my review for the scents, click.......

Lush Easter 2017 Gift Guide

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If we discount Christmas, Easter is arguably the best time at Lush and for 2017, the cruelty-free and handmade company has quite a few amazing bath and body products available for Easter. To see a few picks from the collection, click......

Burt's Bees Flavour Crystals Lip Balm: Review

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New for Spring/Summer 2017, Burt's Bees is introducing two brand new lip balms that are "packed with small crystals of dried, concentrated juice" designed to "capture the experience of your favorite juicy summer treat in a pocket size burst of flavor". Intrigued? You better be! To read my review of the Flavour Crystals Lip Balm ($4.89 CAD), click......

Beautycounter | Beautycounter+ Balancing Skincare Collection: Review

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For Spring 2017, Beautycounter is revamping its core skincare collection with the introduction of three different targeted Beautycounter+ Collections ($160 CAD/set). Each addressing a different need (No. 1 for brightening, No. 2 for plumping, and No. 3 for balancing), the collections are formulated with clean and safe ingredients designed to enhance your daily skin regimen. Because I have combination to oily skin, I've been giving the No. 3 Balancing Collection a try and today I want to share with you my thoughts. To read on, click......

Clinique BIY Blend It Yourself Pigment Drops: Review and Swatches

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New from Clinique comes a line of customizable liquid pigment drops that you can mix with your favorite moisturizer! Aptly named the BIY Blend It Yourself Pigment Drops ($44 CAD each), these potent foundation mixers are available in 11 shades. To see how they perform and check out some swatches, click......

Stila Matte 'n Metal Eyeshadow Palette: Review and Swatches

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With the release of the much-raved Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow, Stila has definitely been upping its game this spring! In addition to the beloved glitter shadows, the brand is also releasing a 12-shade, luxurious neutrals palette called the Matte 'n Metal Eyeshadow Palette ($64 CAD). To see some swatches and read my review, click......