Belif | Aqua Bomb Cleansing Balm: Review

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Belif just expanded its skincare family with a new cleanser that promises to gently remove all traces of dirt and makeup! Formulated with nourishing and antioxidant-rich plant extracts that are certified clean at Sephora, the Aqua Bomb Cleansing Balm (C$45 for 100 ml) "transforms from a balm to cream to oil", offering a hydrating and nourishing clean. To read my thoughts on this new product, click......

Dior | Summer 2020 Color Games Collection: Review and Swatches

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Although we are entering the last month of summer, it's definitely not too late to wallow in the gorgeous colors of the Dior Summer 2020 Makeup Collection. Offering splashes of bright hues, the Color Games Collection offers plenty of fun products for the eyes, cheeks, lips, and tips. I've got a handful of items to share with you today. To read my review and see some swatches, click......

Bite Beauty | Power Move Creamy Matte Lip Crayon: Review and Swatches

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Last year Bite Beauty announced their goal of going completely vegan for 2020 and as a result, they discontinued the majority of their beloved lip products. Fortunately, they've been slowly unveiling new vegan creations and one of the major releases is the Power Move Creamy Matte Lip Crayon (C$32 for 1.5 g). Available in 20 shades, this new lip crayon promises to deliver a comfortable, creamy, and bold color in a slim and precise packaging. I've got four shades to share with you today. To read my review and see some swatches, click......

Clarins | Bright Plus Advanced Brightening Dark Spot-Targeting Serum: Review

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New from Clarins comes a brightening serum that harnesses the "oxygenating power" of acerola seeds and rose-myrtle to revive dull complexion and reveal brighter, radiant skin that glows from within. Free of silicones, drying alcohols, and other sensitizing ingredients, the Bright Plus Advanced Brightening Dark Spot-Targeting Serum (C$92 for 30 ml) is suitable for all skin types. To read my review of this serum, click......

Volition Beauty | Detoxifying Silt Gelee Mask: Review

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When I first discovered the Volition Beauty brand on Sephora, the first product of theirs that caught my eyes is the Detoxifying Silt Gelee Mask (C$79 for 60 ml). As someone with oily, combination skin, I love clarifying masks that unclog the pore by attracting impurities and excess sebum. Formulated with black silt that's sustainably harvested from Finnish lakes, the Detoxifying Silt Gelee Mask promises to do exactly that! To read more about it, click......

Givenchy | Irrésistible Eau de Parfum & Gentleman Boisée Eau de Parfum: Review

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Since the start of the pandemic, I've slowed down my blogging to focus more on work, life, and other hobbies. As things are gradually improving, I'm slowly catching up on some of the products released earlier this year, including two new fragrances from Givenchy. Released early 2020, Gentleman Boisée Eau De Parfum is described as a "woody scent for the most sensual gentlemen". Fronted by the smoldering Aaron Taylor-Johnson, the fragrance is a spicy, sensual update on the original 2017 release. In addition to this men's fragrance, Givenchy also released a brand new women's fragrance called Irresistible Eau de Parfum. Boasting notes of pear, rose, and blond wood, Irresistible ushers in a new era for the beloved Irresistible family (including the Live Irresistible and Very Irresistible fragrances). To read my thoughts on both scents, click......

Clarins | Summer 2020 Sunkissed Collection: Review and Swatches

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As you've probably noticed, things have been pretty slow over on the blog lately. Due to the pandemic, there has been a noticeable decline in PR mail so I've missed a lot of summer releases. Thankfully though, Clarins sent over their Summer 2020 Sunkissed Collection recently so I wanted to share with you some reviews and swatches of the new products. To read on, click......

Lancome | Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss: Review and Swatches

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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......

Essie | Expressie Quick Dry Nail Color in "Second Hand, First Love" & "Air Dry": Review and Swatches

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Earlier this year, Essie expanded its catalogue with a whole new line of polishes that promise a "one-step color and shine" that dries within a minute. Currently available in 40 shades (depending on your location), the Essie Expressie Quick Dry Nail Color (C$9.99 for 10 ml) definitely piques my interest as I hate waiting for nail polish to dry. Therefore, I tested out a couple of shades from the collection and wanted to share with you my thoughts. To read on, click......

Volition Beauty | Snow Mushroom Water Serum: Review

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Released last year, the Strawberry-C Brightening Serum from Volition Beauty was one of my favorite serums thanks to its lovely texture and clean ingredients. So when I learnt that the brand has another serum in its repertoire, I was super excited to give it a try. Harnessing the power of the snow mushroom, which can hold up to 500 times its weight in water, the Snow Mushroom Water Serum (C$82 for 30 ml) promises a "hydrating, plumping, and pore-minimizing" effect. To read all about it, click......

Benefit Cosmetics | Lovetint Lip & Cheek Stain: Review and Swatches

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Released last summer, the Lovetint Lip & Cheek Tint (C$24 for 6 ml) is the latest multi-use lip and cheek tint from Benefit Cosmetics. Similar to the Cookie Highlighter and the Tickle Highlighter I reviewed recently, this is another product that totally fell under my radar until I discovered it recently. Ever since my first dab of Benetint when I was only a teenager, I've always had a soft spot for Benefit's liquid tints. So I was beyond excited to give this a go. To read all about this "fiery-red" tint and see some swatches, click......

Volition Beauty | Hibiscus Unspottable Correcting Oil: Review

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Earlier this year, Volition Beauty released a daily treatment oil made with hibiscus flower and licorice root. Designed to soothe, nurture, and minimize the appearance of dark spots and discoloration, the Hibiscus Unspottable Correcting Oil (C$64 for 35 ml) steers clear of suspicious ingredients, garnering a Clean at Sephora certification. I've got all the details about this oil to share with you today. To read on, click......

bareMinerals | Mineralist Hydra-Smoothing Lipstick: Review and Swatches

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New from bareMinerals comes a range of "clean, mineral-infused, vegan lipstick" made with only 19 ingredients. Infused with cold-pressed oils rich in vitamins and omegas, the Mineralist Hydra-Smoothing Lipstick (C$26 for 3.6 g) is available in 12 shades. I've got all the details and swatches to share with you today. To read on, click......

NEST Fragrances | Apple Blossom Reed Diffuser & Candle: Review

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NEST Fragrances introduced the beautiful Apple Blossom Collection earlier this year. Not only is it one of my personal favorites from the brand, but it also carries a very special story behind it. NEST founder Laura Slatkin created the Apple Blossom home fragrance collection in honor of her son, David, who was diagnosed with severe autism at a very young age. Laura experiences constant challenges communicating with her son as he is non-verbal but during an apple-picking trip in Upstate New York, Laura felt a real connection with him among the apple trees in the orchard. To commemorate that special and beautiful experience, the Apple Blossom Collection boasts notes of crisp red apples and sweet apple blossom. Additionally, 10% of the purchase price supports the NEXT for AUTISM organization. To read more about this scent, click......

CND | Summer 2020 Nauti Nautical Collection: Review and Swatches

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Full of bright and playful colors, CND takes us on a nautical journey with its new Summer 2020 Nauti Nautical Collection. I've got reviews and swatches of all six shades to share with you today. To read on, click......

Benefit Cosmetics | Cookie Highlighter & Tickle Highlighter: Review and Swatches

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I cannot believe that it's been almost two years since I've written about Benefit Cosmetics on the blog! One of the first department store brands I splurged on when I was younger, Benefit holds a special place in my heart so it's always a treat to test out their products. Today I want to share a couple of powder highlighters released last Summer. I'm not sure why but I feel like they kind of fell under the radar when first released because I did not see them at all in my social media feeds. However, given how gorgeous they are, this needs to be rectified! I've got all the details and swatches of the Cookie Highlighter (C$40 for 8 g) and Tickle Highlighter (C$40 for 8 g) to share. To read on, click......

Belif | Aqua Bomb Jelly Cleanser: Review

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 I'm not super picky when it comes to face cleansers but it's not always easy finding one that provides just the right amount of lather without stripping away the skin's natural moisture barrier. I first tried the Belif Aqua Bomb Jelly Cleanser (C$34 for 160 ml) in limited edition Aqua Bomb Deep Hydration Set but the brand also sent over a full-sized version so I thought I'd share an in-depth review of it on the blog today! To read all about it, click......

Mary Kay | Intuitive pH Lip Balm in "Pink" & "Berry": Review and Swatches

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New from Mary Kay comes two color-changing lip balms. Designed to provide the lips with a natural tint of color and a moisturizing sheen, the Intuitive pH Lip Balm (C$21 for 2.92 g) is only available for a limited time. In fact, from now until August 15th, 2020, Mary Kay will donate C$1 from the sales of each lip balm to the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation to support cancer research and efforts to end domestic violence against women in Canada. To read my review of these balms and see some swatches, click......

Belif | Aqua Bomb Deep Hydration Set: Review

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Known for its deeply hydrating skincare products, Belif recently released an awesome gift set that's the perfect introduction to its bestselling products. Offering five Aqua Bomb favorites, the Aqua Bomb Deep Hydration Set (C$50) has everything you need to get from dry and parched to moisturized and plump. I've got all the details to share with you today. To read on, click......