Face of the Day - Christmas in the Summer

I may only September, but I've already been to a couple holiday previews.  Which is not at all a problem, because holiday releases are my fave!  I live for a good gift set.

This past August I went to a holiday preview event for Shoppers Drug Mart, so of course I had to dress up to match the festive spirit.  Here is the look that I put together.

Tartelette Tease Palette - Review, Swatches, and Looks

My Tarte epiphany happened a few months ago when I tried their 'Maneater' palette (review HERE).  I had used a fair amount of their products before (Shape Tape, Sephora birthday gift, and so on) and been quite happy with them, not only because of the result, but because their products are made with naturally-derived ingredients (which meant that my skin probably wouldn't freak out in allergic reactions upon use).

But after I tried the Maneater palette, I was completely and utterly sold.

Face of the Day - Modern Renaissance

During a trip to Ulta a few months ago, I swatched the Anastasia Beverly Hills 'Modern Renaissance' palette - I finally understood the hype.

I immediately knew that it would be my next makeup purchase.

Face of the Day - Pride 2017

Happy Pride, friends!

I originally intended this look to be a rainbow eyeliner look that involved putting a rainbow of eyeshadows over a white base.  However, as the look progressed, I kept adding more and more ideas to it, and it got to the point where it looked like a total mess. So I took it all off, and whipped up this look in about 10 minutes.  Very Jem and the Holograms.

Face of the Day - Wedding Updo

I finally know what it truly means to say "Wedding season is upon us".

I just survived 3 straight weekends in a row of baby showers and weddings, and racked up about 10 hours of combined driving to attend them all.  Even though it was a busy time, of course I had to snap a few face shots, since I was getting glammed up anyway.  This is the look that I wore to wedding #2 of 3.

NYX Duo Chromatic Illuminating Powder - Review, Swatches (DUPE ALERT!), and Look

You probably took a look at the photo below and thought to yourself "Just another regular white highlighter...." right?  WRONG.

Ooooh man, is this highlighter a surprise!

Dior Addict Lip Tattoo Long-Wear Colored Tint - Review, Swatches, Looks

Could liquid matte lipsticks be on their way out?  I sure hope not, but if the matte finish is out, and juicy lip tints are in, Dior has us covered.

Meet the Dior Addict Lip Tattoo Long-Wear Colored Tints.

Urban Decay is Now Available on beautyBOUTIQUE.ca! - Swatches and Looks

It's the moment we've all been waiting for - Urban Decay is now available on beautyBOUTIQUE.ca!

Day or night, Urban Decay is just a click away.  Visit beautyBOUTIQUE.ca for Urban Decay cult favourites and Shoppers Drug Mart exclusives like the new limited-edition Nocturnal collection from Urban Dceay.

Rimmel 'The Only 1' Matte Lipstick Collection - Review, Swatches, and Looks

My favorite kind of lipstick post to do is the kind where I get to show all of the colors in the collection.  I love getting to show the obvious as well as the subtle differences between each shade.

So needless to say, I was pretty pumped when I got my hands on all 10 shades of the latest matte lipstick from Rimmel.

Tarte 'Maneater' Palette - Review, Swatches, and Look

Back in February, I got a birthday coupon from Ulta for $10 off any purchase.  Since it wasn't limited to non-prestige items I knew that it was my chance to treat myself.

I knew that I wanted a small palette, and something a bit different from what I already own.  After perusing Ulta for 20 minutes, I decided that I wanted something with metallic shadows that swatched nicely.  Tarte 'Maneater', come on doooooown!

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick 'Biscotti', 'Rubino', and 'Notte' - Review, Swatches, and Looks

In my New From Stila post a few weeks ago, you saw that Stila released five new shades of their Stay All Day Liquid Lipsticks.

I have three of the new shades, and I'm ready to share!  Because sharing is caring.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Liquid Matte - Review, Swatches, and Looks

YES!  I've been waiting for the day that MAKE UP FOR EVER joined the liquid lipstick game, and today is that day.

MAKE UP FOR EVER's recent launches have been fantastic (I've been especially fond of the Artist Rouge Lipsticks - review HERE and HERE).  But how do their liquid lipsticks compare?

Face of the Day - Warm and Rusty

Sometimes you find an eyeshadow palette, and become so obsessed with it, that it's your go-to look for a solid month.

This look was quick (mainly because I didn't do liquid liner), easy, and got all the compliments!

Challenge Week: Too Faced Sweet Peach Palette

I completed my very first challenge week! *pats self on back*  What better palette to use for my first challenge week than the Too Faced Sweet Peach Palette?

I didn't get the Sweet Peach Palette when it was originally released, but boy, am I glad that I got my hands on it, during the re-release.

Face of the Day - Staff Meeting Makeup

While I don't wear makeup to my weekend job *gasp*, I had a staff meeting during the week, and figured that I'd use to the opportunity to paint my face.

It wasn't going full-on glam or anything, but when an opportunity to do my makeup arises, I'll take it!

MAC Make-Up Art Cosmetics Spring/Summer 2017 - Review, Swatches, Look

For this spring/summer, MAC has collaborated with three big-time makeup artists, and released a collection with 50 new pieces!

I got my hands on a few pieces from the collection, and put together a colourful look.

ColourPop Faves: Lippie Stix

Happy Saturday!  Let's kick off the weekend with part 2 of my "ColourPop Faves" series (part 1 HERE).

Today we're talking Lippie Stix.

Cargo 'Eye Contour Eye Shadow Palette 01' - Review, Swatches, and Look

Sometimes you go to your local drugstore to peruse the beauty section, and you find a brand that you've never tried.  I know.  Me not familiar with a makeup brand?  The Humanity!  But that's the case with Cargo Cosmetics - I've seen the brand online, but I had never actually stopped to play with the products.  Well those days are gone, because I have finally tried something from Cargo!

This is the Cargo Cosmetics Eye Contour Eye Shadow Palette #01.

Face of the Day - New Year's Eve 2016

Happy 2017!

This is the look I sported, while ringing in the new year.

ColourPop Faves: Ultra Matte Lip

I remember when ColourPop released swatches of their first matte liquid lipsticks.  I lost my mind, just a bit, and made a huge shopping list.

Since the original launch, I've placed my fair share of ColourPop orders.  These are my top 5 ColourPop Ultra Matte Lips.