Urban Decay Vice3 Palette

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Henna

Vice3If you like to experiment with makeup, then there’s a good chance that you’re already a fan of Urban Decay.  You’ll also want to check out their new Vice3 palette.  With 20 brand new shades of eye shadow, this palette is everything you’re ever going to need to create a plethora of makeup looks.  Whether you want something subtle or something very vibrant, this palette is going to give you all the options.  It also has a huge mirror and a double-ended brush so that you can use it on the go.

Urban Decay Vice3

The finishing touch is a matching bag, so that you can store it nicely and make sure that the sleek metallic packaging doesn’t get scratched in your kit.

The shadows in this kit are super pigmented.  They are velvety and rich, and are everything that Urban Decay shadows are known for.

Available for $70 at Sephora, Sephora.ca, and select Shoppers Drug Mart locations.

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Fresh Sugar Shine Lip Treatment in Three New Colours

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Henna

Fresh’s amazing hydrating Sugar Shine Lip Treatment now comes in three new colours.

Fresh Sugar ShineHoney (a warm beige), Rose (a dark raspberry), and Cherry (a bright red).  All three colours are just slightly sheer and have a hefty dose of pigment but lots of moisturizing power.  If you haven’t tried this lip treatment but you have super dry lips then it’s a must-have.   It’s not long-lasting but is emollient and provides lots of shine to the lips.  That’s pretty typical for lip glosses so we weren’t surprised there.  It’s great to have in the car where you’re not going to be eating or drinking much so the Sugar Shine can last and do what it’s supposed to do.

$22 each at Sephora.

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Clinique’s Sparkly Pink Holiday Collection

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Henna

Clinique Nutcracker SuiteI love the plethora of all-inclusive palettes out this year.  Not only are they amazing to travel with but all the ones I’ve seen so far are super high-quality in terms of colour payoff which means that they make it easier for us to do our makeup!

The Nutcracker Suite is Clinique’s holiday collection for this year, and it does not disappoint for those of us who love sparkly sugary things.

The collection includes this beautiful Nutcracker Suite I compact ($46) which includes an eyeshadow quad and a bright pink blush.

Nutcracker Suite I

 

The collection also includes a Blended Face Powder in Snowflake Dreams ($29) which is a sheer sparkly shimmery pink.  It’s sheer enough to use as an all-over face powder or as a highlighter.  The effect is similar to Guerlain’s Meteorites Perles but less subtle.  The colour of the powder is a pinkish-white so it’s probably only suited for very fair skin tones.   I like the Blended Face Powder a bit better because it’s possible to get lots of powder on a pouf and apply it to the whole body which is perfect for holiday parties!

Check out the entire collection at your local Clinique Counter.

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The Foundation of Your Beauty: 10 Tips for a Healthy Glow

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Henna

The Foundation of Your Beauty: 10 Tips for a Healthy Glow

A huge part of our jobs as beauty editors is trying out the latest health advice and trends. After all, beauty starts from within. These are the tricks we’ve discovered have stood the test of time. Try them, and say hello to a happier and healthier you.

See our healthy living tips.

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Guerlain Holiday 2014

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Henna

Guerlain Holiday 2014

 

Guerlain’s holiday collection is super pretty and definitely one that puts one in a festive mood… and with lovely textures and versatile colours, it’s one that’s going to last you even when the holiday season is over.

I couldn’t help but get super excited about the Meteorites Perles D’Etoiles ($67) which is a pretty gold-tinted highlighter. If you’ve ever used the Guerlain Meteorites Perles before, you’ll know that they are very shimmery and super sheer. That means that although you can use them all over your face, the effect will be so shimmery that it won’t necessarily be flattering in all lights. My suggestion is to use this as a highlighter instead or as an eyeshadow (albeit a very sheer one).

The real gem, however, is the Petrouchka Eye and Blush palette ($95).

The inside contains a 4 shadow palette which is a blend of golds and taupes that look festive and are easy to wear.

petrouchka eyeshadows

 

There’s also a collection of four blushes that range in colours so they can be used for highlighting and contouring.

Petrouchka blushes

 

The palette does cost a lot (for a palette) but it goes the distance.  The shadows are creamy and super pigmented, while the blushes are blendable and easy to use.

If I were traveling with this, I’d use my own brushes because the ones included are on the small side, but the palette does work in a pinch.

Pick up the entire collection (it also includes some gold nail polishes, and red lipstick and gloss) at the Guerlain counter near you.

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Estee Lauder Picture Perfect Makeup

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Henna

Estee Lauder Picture Perfect Makeup

Does your beauty routine feel a little stale? It’s time to do something about it. From tips for the perfect foundation application, to tricks for enhancing your skin care routine and even ideas to help you maintain a healthy glow from the inside out, our latest series has everything you need to create a strong beauty foundation.

See the tips now.

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CND Gilded Dream Collection

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Henna

CND Winter CollectionCND Gilded Dreams is the winter 2014 collection from the company behind Shellac and Vinylux.  The collection features three new nail polishes available in both formulas, and the collection is perfect for those looking for something shimmery for the holidays.

Grand Gala is a rose-gold shade that’s a duochrome.  It looks like a pale neutral gold from further away, but has rose shimmer mixed in.

Chiffon Twirl is a sparkly shimmery light pink, and Dazzling Dance is an icy blue with pinkish purple duochrome and silver sparkles.

All the shades go on beautifully with no streaking and give almost-full coverage with two coats.

$11.90 per bottle of the Vinylux and it must be used with the top coat (which really works!).  .

 

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Kerastase Volume in Powder Spray

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Henna

kerastase volume in powderNow, if you’ve been to a salon and asked for some volume in your hair, chances are that they took out a little shaker bottle of powder, tapped some at your crown, and then rubbed it in before teasing your hair to create volume.  I have a few of these shakers at home, and I find that the problem is always that I don’t know how much I’ve tapped into my hair.  Now, I can get the same effect from a texturizing powder that comes in a spray bottle!

Part dry shampoo and part texturizer, Kerastase’s Volume in Powder spray (also known as VIP) is just what you need for the holidays.  Unlike regular dry shampoo which is really just recommended for slightly oily and slightly dirty hair, VIP is good for all kinds of hair.  It can absorb excess oil, but it also makes hair just a little dirty – perfect for teasing hair and adding volume to it.

The nice thing about VIP is that it has intense hold to it so if you add texture or height to your hair, it’s actually going to last!

Of course, this powder is completely invisible.  I even tried to spray it in copious amounts into my hair and I couldn’t really see it.  There was no whitish cast, so if you just use little puffs of it sparingly, you really won’t have to worry about brushing it through your hair like you have to with a dry shampoo.

My favourite way to use this is to flip my hair upside down, give it a bit of a spray, and then rub that in with my fingers.  I get a bit of generalized volume all over.

This powder is definitely versatile – you can use it with you’ve done a blow-out, but it also works just as well to amp up a ponytail or bun and keep it in place.

$38 at Kerastase salons and online.

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L’Occitane’s new Comforting Cream

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Henna

l'occitane light comforting creamIf you’re looking for intense hydration but need it to be light and not greasy, then you have to try L’Occitane’s new Comforting Cream.  It has 5% Shea butter in it, but is non-greasy and absorbs within a couple of minutes to leave your skin with a satiny finish.  It even works for skin that’s slightly oily to prevent it from getting dry despite the oil.

The texture is truly light and a treat to spread over the face.

I love mixing a pump of foundation into it and then smoothing it all over my skin and even rub the excess into my hands.

If you need more hydration, the original Ultra Rich cream with 25% Shea butter will be for you.

$30 at L’Occitane boutiques.

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Urban Decay Naked Illuminated Powder

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Henna

urban decay naked illuminatingPart shimmer and part glitter, Urban Decay’s Naked Illuminated Powder is the best thing to use all over this holiday season.  It comes in a huge compact and is dry enough to be used on skin that’s oily – in fact, it seems to last better on well-moisturized skin, where as if used with a dry foundation, it tends to wear off quite quickly.

To get the most use out of this powder, it’s best to use it with a huge brush and apply it everywhere.  It will add a bit of shimmer and sparkle – on the face, it might stray or wipe off whereas on the body and applied liberally it just makes skin glow.

The powder came out last year in just the Luminous shade, but now also comes in Aura which is a little rosier.  Aura is the colour that you see above.

$35 at Sephora, Sephora.ca, and Shoppers Drug Mart.

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