MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Face Color 'B208' and 'H102' - Review, Swatches, and Look

When I first started using makeup, MAKE UP FOR EVER used to feel like one of those brands that was far too professional for my newbie brain to understand.

But in the last 2 years, MAKE UP FOR EVER has won my heart, by making products that are easy to use, and easy to know how to use - no intimidating packaging that requires crazy instructions, just no frills makeup.

Clarins Fall 2017 Collection - Review, Swatches, and Looks

I fell head over heels when Clarins released their 'Sunkissed Summer' 2017 collection (Review HERE).  Those bronze-y, sunrise-like shades made my heart sing.

Well, now that summer is over and fall is in full swing (although I'm afraid that I'll see snow any day now) Clarins has their fall 2017 collection.

Lorac 'Evening Soirée' Light Source & Color Source Duo - Review, Swatches, and Look

The first high end brand I ever bought from was Lorac.  The original 'Unzipped' palette was, and still is one of my favourite palettes - it still makes me swoon.

What Lorac does really well is release great sets for the holidays.  The 'Evening Soirée' Light Source & Color Source Duo was from the holiday 2016 season.

Elizabeth Arden 'Gelato Crush Color Collection' - Review, Swatches, and Look

Summer may be over, but you can still enjoy come refreshing gelato.

Elizabeth Arden has released a colourful collection that includes lipsticks, lip liners, and cheek tints.

Clarins Sunkissed Summer 2017 Collection - Review, Swatches, and Looks

Makeup brands release collections several times per year, but I can easily say that my fave launches are holiday and summer collections.  I like holiday releases because I'm a sucker for a festive gift set, and I love summer launches because I am Team Bronzy Glow.

Clarins Sunkissed Summer 2017 Collection is exactly that - warm, golden, and everything that I love about the sunny weather.

New form Tarte (via IG Story)

Tarte Cosmetics just showed off a bunch of new products on their InstaStory, so of course, I had to grab some screenshots for ya.

Ride or Die Beauty Tag

Clarins Spring 2017 Collection - Review, Swatches, and Look

Trees are blooming, birds are signing, and makeup is launching. Happy spring!

Take a look at the Spring 2017 Collection from Clarins.

Sephora 2017 Beauty Insider Tarte Birthday Gift - Swatches

Every year Sephora has a new selection of gifts to pick from, as a gift, for your big day (for free!).  Usually there's one makeup option, one skincare option, and one more male-friendly option.  Each year I think that the makeup option gets better and better - last year was Marc Jacobs, and this year is Tarte!

I've always wanted to try a Tarte blush, but I've cut myself off from buying more blushes, so this was a great alternative.

Quo 2017 Beauty Products - Review, Swatches, and Look

Ring in 2017 with some new makeup that will be part of Quo Cosmetics' core collection.

This collection includes beauty staples:  matte foundation, bronzers, setting sprays, liquid lipsticks, and more.

NYX Sweet Cheeks Blush Palette - Review, Swatches

Beauty blogger problem:  Not being able to play with your new makeup until your photograph it.  So you put it in the "to photograph" box, things pile up on top of it, and next thing you know, you forgot that you owned the makeup in the first place.  Well, that's exactly what happened with this one.

I got the NYX 'Sweet Cheeks' Blush Palette from the NYX After Dark event, after IMATS Toronto (which was in October 2016).

Charlotte Tilbury Quick ‘n’ Easy 5 Minute Makeup Revolution - Review, and Look

Sometimes picking out a bunch of makeup pieces to make one cohesive look can be a laborious process.  Say no more - Charlotte Tilbury to the rescue!

Charlotte Tilbury has put together four kits that include complimentary products, to help you create your desired look in 5 minutes.

Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutique Haul

Fun fact:  I didn't know that Shoppers Drug Mart carried more than drugstore brands until 3 years ago, because my local Shoppers Drug Mart had the smallest beauty aisle you've ever seen.

Three years ago I saw the light.  I remember thinking "Shoppers sells Benefit Cosmetics?   SHOPPERS SELLS CHANEL?!?!".  It was a transformative day.

Too Faced Sweet Peach Glow - Review, Swatches, and Look

Are you ready to glow to the Gods?  Today will complete the trifecta - the third piece of the new Too Faced Sweet Peach products (Review of Lip Glosses HERE, and 'Papa Don't Peach' Blush HERE).

The Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette had some babies, and today I'm talking about the glowiest of them all - Too Faced Sweet Peach Glow.

Too Faced 'Papa Don't Peach' Blush - Review, Comparison Swatches, and Look

Part two of 'Sweet Peach Week' is upon us, and today it's all about blush (Part 1, reviewing the glosses is HERE).

Meet the Too Faced peach-infused blush, 'Papa Don't Peach'.

MAC Mariah Carey - Information

Daaaaahling!  Mimi has teamed up with MAC to bring us all things glitter, glamour, and butterflies.  Pretty packaging alert - I just had a Vision Of Love.

Let's see how many Mariah Carey song titles I can fit into one post, shall we?

GOSH Cosmetics - Review and Look

GOSH Cosmetics is adding a bunch of products to their core collection.

I put together an (almost) full-face look with them.  Was it a hit or a miss?

Quo Cosmetics Fall 2016 Collection - Review and Look

Quo's limited edition collection for fall 2016 is here, and I put it to the test.

This collection is laid out quite similarly to their spring 2016 'Prismatic' collection, as far as what it contains.  Let's see how it measures up.

Essence Fall/Winter 2016 Preview

I always look forward to checking out what Essence Cosmetics has in store.  The brand always comes out with a huge variety of products, and they're super affordable, so you don't feel guilty if you grab one....or ALL of the lip liners.

Here's a sneak peek at what you'll be seeing soon.

MAC It's A Strike Collection - Information

Head straight to the fast lane and have a ball with MAC 'It's A Strike'!  A range pf lipstick and cremesheen glass is racked in red.

Rich eyeshadow and fluidline pen shades will have everyone begging to join your league, while easy hues of casual colour are right up anyone's alley.  Practice a clean follow-through with three creamy colours of MAC studio nail lacquer.  Finally, knock them all down with the luminous allure of new pearlmatte face powder.