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Saturday, May 18, 2019

Dior | Dior Addict Stellar Shine Lipstick in "352 D-Galaxy", "554 Diorsolar" & "595 Diorstellaire": Review and Swatches

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Dior | Dior Addict Stellar Shine in "352 D-Galaxy", "554 Diorsolar" & "595 Diorstellaire": Review and Swatches
For Spring 2019, Dior has a brand new addition to its lipstick family in the form of the Dior Addict Stellar Shine Lipstick ($46 CAD for 3.2 g). Formulated with a blend of aloe vera and five fine oils, the range is available in 24 sheer, high-shine shades. I've got three of them to share with you today so to read my review and see some lip swatches, click......
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Sunday, May 12, 2019

Maybelline | Maybelline x Puma SuperStay Matte Ink: Review and Swatches

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Maybelline | Maybelline x Puma Superstay Matte Ink: Review and Swatches
Some collaborations feel like a match made in heaven and the new Maybelline x Puma Collection is a pretty good example. Both embodying a strong, fearless, it girl vibe, the two brands have come together to create some high-performance, athleisure makeup. I've got reviews and swatches of the new SuperStay Matte Ink ($11.99 CAD for 5 ml) shades from the collection to share with you today. To read on, click......
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Friday, May 10, 2019

Sunday Riley | C.E.O. Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil & C.E.O. Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream: Review

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Sunday Riley | C.E.O. Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil & C.E.O. Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream: Review
Vitamin C as a skincare ingredient is still all the rage right now and Sunday Riley recently upped its game with a couple of new releases. Formulated with THD ascorbate, a very stable and oil-soluble version of vitamin C, the C.E.O. Collection "helps fight the signs of aging caused by time, stress, lifestyle, and pollution". Today, I have reviews of the C.E.O. Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil and the C.E.O. Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream to share with you. To read on, click......
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Sunday, May 5, 2019

Givenchy | Couture Edition 2019 Prisme Libre & Le Rouge Lipstick: Review and Swatches

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Givenchy | Couture Edition 2019 Prisme Libre & Le Rouge Lipstick: Review and Swatches
Each year, Givenchy releases a Couture Edition of its bestselling Prisme Libre Loose Setting Powder ($75 CAD for 12 g) and Le Rouge Lipstick ($50 CAD for 3.4 g). For 2019, the limited edition collection draws inspiration from Clare Waight Keller's first runway show for Givenchy, bearing the bold "scribble tiger" print. Today, I want to share with you a closer look at the duo, along with some swatches of the Le Rouge Lipstick in "304 Mandarine Boléro". To read on, click......
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Saturday, May 4, 2019

Tatcha | The Dewy Skin Cream: Review

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Tatcha | The Dewy Skin Cream: Review
For Spring 2019, Tatcha is expanding its moisturizer repertoire with "a rich cream that feeds the skin with plumping hydration and antioxidant-packed Japanese purple rice for a dewy, healthy glow". Also packed with fermented algae, green tea, and a plethora of botanical extracts, The Dewy Skin Cream ($84 CAD for 50 ml) is designed for normal to dry skin. I've been testing out this cream for a couple of weeks now so I wanted to share with you my review. To read on, click......
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Friday, May 3, 2019

Nexxus *GIVEAWAY* | A Revolution in Protein Repair

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Nexxus *GIVEAWAY* | A Revolution in Protein Repair
A pioneer in hair care innovations, Nexxus has been on the market for over 40 years. In celebration of this big milestone, the brand has relaunched its iconic protein-infused hair collections that target various hair concerns. Today, I want to share with you a bit about each collection and also provide you with a chance to win a set of hair care products from Nexxus (valued at $37.50 CAD, open to Canada only). To see how you can enter, click......
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Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Givenchy | Spring 2019 Limited Edition Le Rouge Lipstick in "332 Fearless" & Le Rouge Perfecto Balm in "05 Spirited": Review and Swatches

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Givenchy | Spring 2019 Le Rouge Limited Edition Lipstick in "332 Fearless" & Le Rouge Perfecto Limited Edition Balm in "05 Spirited": Review and Swatches
Givenchy is fully embracing spring with the release of two limited edition lip products. Inspired by Living Coral, Pantone Color of the Year 2019, the Le Rouge Lipstick Spring Limited Edition ($50 for 3.4 g) and Le Rouge Perfecto Spring Limited Edition ($49 CAD for 2.2 g) add a cheery pop of color to any spring look. I have reviews and swatches of both to share with you today. To read on, click......
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Sunday, April 28, 2019

Pixi Beauty | DetoxifEYE Hydrogel Depuffing Eye Patches: Review

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Pixi | DetoxifEYE Hydrogel Depuffing Eye Patches: Review
In the recent year, Pixi has really been stepping up its skincare game with a plethora of unique and innovative releases and one that recently caught my eyes is the new DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches($24 CAD). Available as a set of 30, these hydrogel patches promise to reduce under-eye puffiness and dark circles by boosting hydration. To see how these perform, read my review to find out......
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Thursday, April 25, 2019

Charlotte Tilbury | Pillow Talk Luxury Eyeshadow Palette & Cheek To Chic Blush: Review and Swatches

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Charlotte Tilbury | Pillow Talk Luxury Eyeshadow Palette & Cheek to Chic Blush: Review and Swatches
Not too long ago, Charlotte Tilbury debuted the highly-coveted Pillow Talk Luxury Eyeshadow Palette ($66 CAD) and Pillow Talk Cheek To Chic Blush ($50 CAD)! The makeup community was beyond excited and the items were sold out within days. Now that the hype has calmed a bit, I wanted to take a closer look at the two to see if they are worth the investment. To see some swatches and read my reviews, click......
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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Volition Beauty | Strawberry-C Brightening Serum: Review

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Recently, through browsing Sephora's new arrivals' section, I noticed a skincare brand called Volition Beauty. Upon further reading, I discovered that unlike traditional beauty companies, Volition employs an innovative crowdsourcing strategy that relies on consumers to create products that meet their needs. Each product starts with a community submission that goes through a voting process, followed by rigorous development and testing before release to market. Today, I want to share with you my review of Volition's latest product. Thought up by Volition community member Varika, who was inspired by Marilyn Monroe's secret beauty hack of rubbing a strawberry stem on her face, the Strawberry-C Brightening Serum ($60 CAD for 30 ml) promises a hydrated, radiant complexion. To read all about it, click......
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Monday, April 22, 2019

Bite Beauty | *NEW* Agave+ Weekly Lip Scrub, Daytime Lip Balm & Nighttime Lip Therapy: Review

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Bite Beauty | *NEW* Agave+ Weekly Lip Scrub, Daytime Lip Balm & Nighttime Lip Therapy: Review
For Spring 2019, Bite Beauty has revamped its beloved Agave lip care lineup with formulations that are completely clean, vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free. Offering a nourishing Daytime Lip Balm ($18 CAD), a Nightime Lip Therapy ($26 CAD), and a Weekly Lip Scrub ($24 CAD), the new Agave+ Collection promises your "most succulent lips yet". I've had a chance to test-drive all three, so to read my reviews, click......
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Thursday, April 18, 2019

OPI | Always Bare for You Collection: Review and Swatches

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OPI | Always Bare for You Collection: Review and Swatches
New from OPI comes a spring lineup filled with sheer, delicate colors. Offering an elegant array of dusty blues and baby pinks, the Always Bare for You Collection not only complements the bride-to-be but also anyone looking for a hint of color for their nails. I've got reviews and swatches of all six new shades to share with you today. To read on, click......
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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Tarte | Babassu Foundcealer Skincare Foundation: Review and Swatches

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Tarte | Babassu Foundcealer Skincare Foundation: Review and Swatches
New from Tarte comes a "vegan makeup and skincare hybrid that’s your total complexion solution for achieving an ultra-comfortable, natural-radiant finish and custom coverage". Available in 30 shades, the Babassu Foundcealer Skincare Foundation ($51 CAD for 30 ml) is formulated with babassu palm seed oil and hyaluronic acid for a nourishing wear. I've got reviews along with some before and after swatches to share with you today. To read on, click......
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Monday, April 15, 2019

LANEIGE | Lip Glowy Balm: Review and Swatches

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LANEIGE | Lip Glowy Balm: Review and Swatches
New from LANEIGE comes a nourishing lip product designed as the "perfect daytime partner in crime to the cult-favorite Lip Sleeping Mask". Available in four fresh summer fruit flavors, the Lip Glowy Balm ($18 CAD for 10g) promises soft, kissable lips and a long-lasting hydration. I've got a review of the formulation to share with you today. To read on, click......
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Sunday, April 14, 2019

Clarins | *NEW* My Clarins Skincare Collection: Review

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Clarins is one of my favorite skincare brands as it consistently creates reasonably priced, high-quality products that deliver exactly what they promise. Often times, however, the brand seems to fall under the radar, failing to attract a younger demographic that's more focused on new and trendy skincare brands. Therefore, Clarins has launched the new My Clarins Collection that's geared towards a younger clientele. With a fun, colorful packaging and an affordable price point, the range is vegan, cruelty-free and formulated without sulfates SLS, SLES, parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, and other potentially harmful ingredients. I have four My Clarins items to share with you today. To read my reviews, click......
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Friday, April 12, 2019

Charlotte Tilbury | The Icon Eyeshadow Palette & Latex Love Long-Lasting Lip Gloss in "Studio 64": Review and Swatches

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Charlotte Tilbury | The Icon Eyeshadow Palette & Latex Love Long-Lasting Lip Gloss in "Studio 64": Review and Swatches
To me, Charlotte Tilbury is all about glamor so it only makes sense that the newest collection from the brand celebrates just that. With the dazzling 12-shade The Icon Eyeshadow Palette ($85 CAD for 24g) and the high-shine Latex Love Long-Lasting Lip Gloss ($39 CAD for 4 ml), you can go full-glam with no effort at all. To see some swatches and read my reviews of these new releases, click......
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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Drunk Elephant | Slaai Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser: Review

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Drunk Elephant | Slaai Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser: Review
Since 2018, Drunk Elephant has been rapidly gaining popularity and brand creator Tiffany Masterson has been meticulously orchestrating the creation and release of each new release. The newest addition to the line up is the Slaai Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser ($42 CAD for 110 g), a nourishing and gentle cleansing balm designed to remove all traces of oil, dirt, and makeup (water-resistant formulations included). Free of essential oils, silicones, fragrance, PEGs, and many other questionable ingredients commonly used in skincare, the Slaai formulation reportedly took a long time to tweak to get it just right. I've got a review to share with you today, to read on, click......
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Sunday, April 7, 2019

L'Oreal | Rouge Signature Matte Liquid Lipstick: Review and Swatches

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L'Oreal | Rouge Signature Matte Liquid Lipstick: Review and Swatches
Just when I thought that the liquid lipstick formulation cannot be further improved upon (i.e. Maybelline Stay Matte, L'Oreal Infallible Pro Matte), L'Oreal creates a new contender called the Rouge Signature Matte Liquid Lipstick ($13.99 for 7 ml). Boasting 18 flattering shades, this range promises a super pigmented, barely-there formulation that's comfortable and lightweight. I've got six shades from the collection to share with you today. So to read my review and see some swatches, click......
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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Tarte | Rainforest of the Sea High Tides & Good Vibes Eyeshadow Palette & Deep Sea Collagen Super Serum: Review and Swatches

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Tarte | Rainforest of the Sea High Tides & Good Vibes Eyeshadow Palette & Deep Sea Collagen Super Serum: Review and Swatches
For Spring 2019, Tarte has once again expanded its ever-growing Rainforest of the Sea Collection with a colorful new palette and a bi-phase plumping serum. I've got reviews and swatches of both the High Tides & Good Vibes Eyeshadow Palette ($49 CAD for 19 g) and the Deep Sea Collagen Super Serum ($47 CAD for 28 ml) to share with you today. To read on, click......
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Friday, March 29, 2019

Lise Watier | *NEW SHADES* Rouge Fondant Suprême Lipstick: Review and Swatches

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Lise Watier | *NEW SHADES* Rouge Fondant Suprême Lipstick: Review and Swatches
For Spring 2019, Lise Watier has expanded its beloved Rouge Fondant Suprême Lipstick ($28 CAD for 3.8 g) collection with 20 brand new shades. Promising a hydrating wear and a luminous finish, the lipsticks are infused with the proprietary Lise Watier Labrador tea extract. I've picked four of my favorite shades from the new releases to share with you today. To read my reviews and see some swatches, click......
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