The Ordinary Coverage Foundation - Review, Swatches, Before & After

If you haven't heard of the brand The Ordinary, let me introduce you.

The Ordinary is a brand from DECIEM, "The Abnormal Beauty Company".  They are focused on advanced functional beauty.  All brands that fall under the DECIEM umbrella are made by a team that specialize in materials chemistry and biochemistry.

Lip Swatch Saturday - theBalm 'Charming'

Every year theBalm does a 50% off deal with proceeds going to charity.  I placed my order this year (new-ness to come soon!), and it reminded me that I have one of theBalm's liquid lipsticks hiding in my lipstick storage.

This is theBalm Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick in 'Charming'.

Sneak Peek: Stila Spring 2018 Launches + Swatches

On Wednesday I checked out a preview of what's to come to Murale in the spring of 2018.  Of course, I gravitated towards Stila, which is one of my fave brands.

Here's a look at what's coming up, with swatches!

Wet n Wild 'Hello Halo' Liquid Highlighter - Review, Swatches, Look, and First Impressions Video

Wet n Wild Wednesday is back and glowier than ever!

They're stepping it up once again by bringing us liquid highlighters.

Lip Swatch Saturday - Charlotte Tilbury 'Night Crimson'

Well, it snowed today...

So, I can bust out the broody dark lipstick shades to show how angry I am at the cold.

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.

NYX Pin-Up Pout Lipstick - Review, Swatches, and Looks

I've been a NYX fan for years.  My fave lipstick formulas of theirs are the 'High Voltage Lipsticks', and the 'Matte Lipstick'.

The latest addition to their lipstick fam is the Pin-Up Pouts.

Lip Swatch Saturday - MAC 'Capricious'

Ahh yes, the brand that launched a million makeup lovers.

This is MAC 'Capricious'.

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.

Lip Swatch Saturday - Lipstick Queen 'Mornin' Sunhine'

No, I haven't lost my marbles - I have not decided that a Big Bird coloured lips are my new thing.

'Mornin' Sunshine' is one of Lipstick Queen's pH controlled products.  It's yellow in the tube, starts out clear on the lips, then turns a pink-y coral shade after 3 minutes (although the shade might differ on you, depending on your pH level).

Estée Lauder 'Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup' Foundation - Review, Swatches, and Before & After

First MAKE UP FOR EVER came out with their Water Blend Foundation (review HERE).  Now Estée Lauder has their own version!

Meet the new baby from the Estée Lauder Double Wear family.

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.

Dior Rouge Dior Liquid - Review, Swatches, and Looks

Dior took their first dip into the liquid lipstick pool during the holiday 2016 season with the Matte Fluids from their 'Holiday Splendor Collection'.

Now they have a whole slew of liquid lipsticks to add to their roster.

Lip Swatch Saturday - Coloured Raine 'Marshmallow'

I recently made an order from Ricky's NYC, and grabbed a few liquid lipsticks from Coloured Raine.

I purchased 'Marshmallow' and 'Soul', and lo and behold...they look exactly the same.  Don't you hate when that happens?

ColourPop 'Yes Please' Palette - Review, Swatches, and Look

Shortly after Natasha Denona came out with the 'Sunset Eyeshadow Palette' (along with the hefty price tag of $129 USD) ColourPop swooped in and gave us a more affordable alternative.

The 'Yes Please' palette includes 12 pressed powder shadows that mimics the theme of the Natasha Denona palette.

Lip Swatch Saturday - Anastasia Beverly Hills 'Trust Issues'

You know, there's some products out there that just look good on everybody.

That's the case with Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in 'Trust Issues' - everyone who wears it absolutely rocks it!

Rouge Dior Double Rouge Lipstick - Review, Swatches, and Looks

Double the lipstick, double the fun, right?

Dior has come out with Double Rouge lipsticks - a matte/metal colour & couture contour lipstick.

Benefit 'Dandelion Twinkle' Highlighter - Review, Swatches, and Look

A visit from the makeup fairy ended with me becoming the proud owner of a little treasure box.

Meet the Benefit 'Dandelion Twinkle' highlighter.

Lip Swatch Saturday - Guerlain 'Spicy Burgundy'

In my last post, I talked about Dave Lackie's #GuerlainLover VIP follower dinner.

They kindly sent us home with some products to try out, so why not share them on the blog, starting with the KISS KISS Matte Lipstick in 'Spicy Burgundy'?

NYX 'Happy Birthday' Palette - Review, Swatches, Look + Ulta Birthday Gift Comparison

♬ Go shorty, it's ya birthday.  We gonna party like it's ya birthday ♬

While my birthday is in the winter, my mom was kind enough to donate the NYX 'Happy Birthday' Palette to me (the summer birthday gift from Ulta)....for research purposes!