Etude House | Sunprise Mild Airy Finish SPF 50+ Sunscreen: Review

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Earlier this summer, a fellow makeup enthusiast I met through blogging gushed about a super affordable sunscreen from the well-known Korean beauty brand Etude House. She told me that it was the best sunscreen she's ever used and that it's perfect for oily skin. I've tried many sunscreens in the past and have been perpetually disappointed with their greasy, icky texture so I honestly didn't really believe her. However, after seeing that it was only about $15 on Amazon and received glowing reviews from just about every customer, I took a chance and ordered one. So is the Sunprise Mild Airy Finish SPF 50+ Sunscreen ($15 CAD for 55 ml) as amazing as everyone says? Read my review to find out......

Lancome | L'Absolu Lacquer: Review and Swatches

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Earlier this year, Lancome released a new lip color range described as "a lip lacquer and long-wear stain that's buildable for high-impact color and shine". Available in 28 shades, L'Absolu Lacquer ($34 CAD for 8 ml) promises a hydrating, non-sticky, six-hour wear. I've got a few shades to share with you today. To read my reviews and see some swatches, click.....

Kat Von D | 10th Anniversary Collection: Review and Swatches

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2018 is a big year for Kat Von D as it marks the 10th anniversary of her beauty brand. So in celebration of this joyous occasion, Kat Von D has released a limited-edition 10th Anniversary Collection that really kicks things into high gears. Lacquered from head to toe in gold chrome, everything in this collection is bold and luxurious. I've got full review and swatches to share with you today. To read on, click......

LANEIGE | BB Cushion Hydra Radiance SPF 50: Review and Swatches

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LANEIGE BB Cushion Hydra Radiance SPF 50 ($49 CAD for 30 g) is one the bestselling cushion foundations in the world and it is finally available in stores and online at Sephora. Promising a natural, luminous coverage and a UVA/UVB SPF 50 protection, this cushion foundation is the perfect addition to your summer makeup routine. I've got a full review and swatches to share with you today. So to read on, click......

Pixi Beauty | Glow-y Gossamer Duo & Liquid Fairy Lights Eyeshadow: Review and Swatches

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Glowy skin and sparkly lids are especially popular in the summertime, so to help you achieve the perfect summer makeup, Pixi has two new products called the Glow-y Gossamer Duo and the Liquid Fairy Lights. I've got review and swatches of the highlighters and liquid eyeshadows to share with you today. To read on, click......

Drunk Elephant | Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30, Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 & Lippe Balm: Review

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Summer is now in full swing so I want to share a bit about two sunscreens offered by Drunk Elephant, along with a soothing, hydrating lip balm. Free of what Drunk Elephant calls the “Suspicious 6” (essential oils, drying alcohols, silicones, chemical sunscreens, fragrance/dyes, and SLS), all three products promise high efficacy and quality ingredients. To read my review of the Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30, Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defense SPF 30, and Lippe Balm, click......

Sephora Collection | #Lipstories Lipstick in "01 Brunch Date" & "09 Labyrinth City": Review and Swatches

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Earlier this year, Sephora Collection expanded their already impressive lip color range with a brand new, 40-shade lipstick collection called the #Lipstories Lipstick ($10 CAD for 4 g each). Inspired by the best moments in life, each shade captures a special memory or a magical adventure. I have two matte shades to share with you today. To read my reviews and see some swatches, click......

Biossance | Squalane + Micronutrient Fine Mist & Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum: Review

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Launched earlier last year, Biossance is a relatively new skincare brand on the market and I've finally gotten around to trying a couple of their products. Based in California and committed to using only non-toxic, effective, and sustainable ingredients and packaging, the brand puts a big focus on squalane. Derived from sugarcane and also produced by the human body (in which case it is known as squalene), squalane acts as a skin barrier, thereby locking in moisture to keep the skin hydrated. I've got reviews of the Squalane + Micronutrient Fine Mist and the Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum to share with you today. To read on, click......

Too Faced | Melted Matte-tallic Liquified Metallic Matte Lipstick: Review and Swatches

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Too Faced is expanding its liquid lipstick range this summer with the new Melted Matte-tallic Liquified Matte Lipsticks ($25 CAD for 7 ml each). Available in 13 shades, this collection offers a unique, "brushed metal finish" and a velvety matte formulation. I've got three shades to share with you today. To read my review and see some swatches, click......

Chanel | L'Huile Cleansing Oil, Le Lait Cleansing Milk-To-Water & Le Tonique Invigorating Toner: Review

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New from Chanel comes an extensive range of facial cleansers designed to accommodate different skin types and skincare regimens. Offering six different cleanser formats, the Cleansing Collection is now available in stores. Today I want to share with you three of the six products, so to read my reviews of the L'Huile Cleansing Oil, Le Lait Cleansing Milk-To-Water, and Le Tonique Invigorating Toner, click......

Beautycounter | Dew Skin Moisturizing Coverage & Color Intense Lipstick: Review and Swatches

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Summer is in full swing so today I want to share with you some bestselling Beautycounter products that promise to help you look your best under the sun. The Dew Skin Moisturizing Coverage ($56 CAD) is a long time favorite tinted moisturizer that provides an SPF of 20 while the Color Intense Lipstick ($42 CAD) is a range of high-pigment lipsticks that's hydrating and minty fresh. To read my review of everything and see some swatches, click......

L'Oreal | Paradise Enchanted Collection: Review and Swatches

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For Summer 2018, L'Oreal is elevating our senses with a brand new peach-scented makeup collection. Full of warm, glowy peach and rose gold nudes, the Paradise Enchanted Collection introduces a 12-shade eyeshadow palette, two new blushes, two new liquid eyeliners, and an exciting mascara primer. To see some swatches and read my reviews, click......

Tarte | Creaseless Concealer: Review and Swatches

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Along with the new shade additions to the Amazonian Clay Foundation for Summer 2018, Tarte has also revamped their Creaseless Concealer ($32 CAD for 6.4 g) range! Now available in 30 shades and packaged with a convenient doe-foot applicator, the same creaseless formulation promises a full-coverage that's brightening, hydrating, and long-lasting. To read my review and see some swatches of a few shades, click......

It Cosmetics | Miracle Water 3-in-1 Tonic & Secret Sauce Moisturizer: Review

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Fermented ingredients are becoming increasingly popular in skincare (see Tatcha's The Essence and the Black Tea Kombucha Essence from Fresh) and It Cosmetics is joining the trend with two new skincare products boasting a proprietary seven-ingredient ferment complex designed to hydrate, plump, and renew. I've got reviews of the Miracle Water 3-in-1 Tonic ($48 CAD) and Secret Sauce Moisturizer ($88 CAD) to share with you today. To read on, click......

La Prairie | Skin Caviar Essence-In-Foundation SPF 25: Review and Swatches

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New from La Prairie comes a luxurious, hydrating foundation promising a natural, seamless coverage and a healthy, refined complexion. Made with a potent dose of caviar water, the Skin Caviar Essence-In-Foundation ($255 CAD for 30 ml) provides an SPF of 25 and it's housed in an innovative "net-diffusing" delivery system. To learn more about this foundation, check out my review and swatches by clicking......

Clarins | Water Lip Stain: Review and Swatches

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New for Summer 2018, Clarins has a line of fun, long-lasting lip colors called the Water Lip Stain ($25 CAD for 7 ml each). Formulated with raspberry water and aloe vera, the stains are customizable and can resist up to 300 kisses! I've got review and swatches to share with you today so to read on, click......

Jouviance | Hydractiv Coconut Melting Balm: Review

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Jouviance is a dermatologist-developed Canadian skincare company. For Summer 2018, the brand has a spanking new all-in-one face, body, and hair moisturizer called the Hydractive Coconut Melting Balm ($45 CAD for 220 ml). Made with coconut oil and sodium hyaluronate, the nourishing balm provides a lightweight, long-lasting hydration. To read my review of this luxurious moisturizer, click......

Clean Reserve | Acqua Neroli Eau de Parfum: Review

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New from Clean Reserve comes a fresh and light citrus fragrance inspired by the beautiful Mediterranean seascape. Boasting notes of bergamot sourced from Southern Italy and ethically-harvested Sri Lankan sandalwood, Acqua Neroli Eau de Parfum ($130 CAD for 100 ml) sounds like the perfect summer fragrance. To learn more and read my review, click......

Nude by Nature | New Australian Makeup Brand: Review and Swatches

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Created in 2008 and hailing all the way from Sydney, Australia, Nude by Nature offers 100% naturally-derived and cruelty-free makeup products free of silicone, talc, phenoxyethanol, and other unnecessary chemicals and preservatives. Launched earlier this year in Canada, the brand is available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart. I've been testing out a wide range of products from the brand recently so if you are interested in checking out my review and swatches, click......

Tarte | Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation: Review and Swatches

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Just in time for the summer season, the Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation ($51 CAD for 50 ml) is now available in 40 shades. Providing an SPF of 15, this is a lightweight and breathable high-coverage foundation with a natural matte finish. I've been giving it a test drive recently and want to share with you my review today. To read on, click......