Category Archives: Make-Up

90’s Frosty Blush via YSL Make Me Blush

Who remembers the frosty blushes and lipsticks from the ’90’s?! I sure do, and this blush took me back there. You can see that when I swatched it on the back of my hand, there’s a bit of light silver/white … Continue reading

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Hung Vanngo’s New Foundation

The algorithm told me I’d want to check out the new Hung Vanngo foundation, so I popped into Sephora to have a look. Hung Vanngo is from Calgary, and has made it as a world-renowned makeup artist. He is celebrities … Continue reading

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YSL Lovenude Lipstick

I am wearing this lipstick nonstop. The colour is Nude Lavaliere Shade 44. It’s a matte blurring formula that’s slightly sheer. On vacation, I apply it directly to my cheeks and blend with my fingers as a blush and then … Continue reading

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Charlotte Tilbury Eyez to Mesmerize

In today’s episode of I’m not a makeup artist but…Here’s another option for makeup that doesn’t really look like makeup: Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerize Cream Shadow in Amber Gold. As the name suggests, it’s a shimmery gold but dark … Continue reading

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Charlotte Tilbury Oyster Pearl Eyeshadows in Two Formulae

This has got to be the most popular cream shadow colour for Charlotte Tilbury because they have it in 2 formulas. I can see why. It’s a very versatile colour that will probably work on many skin tones. It’s a … Continue reading

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New Beauty: Charlotte Tilbury, Vichy, and Canadian Grace

Some new skincare and beauty is here. Charlotte Tilbury has a new concealer and it is so pigmented. Don’t cake it on – instead, feel free to skip foundation and instead just blend a few dots of this into completely … Continue reading

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Charlotte Tilbury Eyeshadow Sticks

It’s the barely there eyeshadow. Makeup that looks natural, kind of. Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Easy Eyeshadow Stick in Oyster Twilight.I struggle with making these videos because, inevitably, I know that there’s lots of makeup artist content out there, and I’m … Continue reading

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Some Skincare Favourites

I’ve tried an oil-absorbing sunscreen before – this one is from La Roche-Posay and boasts an impressive SPF 60 sun protection. At the end of the day, it’s pretty similar to Vichy’s version. This sunscreen has powders in it that … Continue reading

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New Charlotte Tilbury Mattifying Setting Spray

Sometimes, the launch of a new product is the sign of a new trend. In this case, Charlotte Tilbury has launched a matte version of their new setting spray. Both of them help your makeup last longer by forming a … Continue reading

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Can This Lipgloss Make You Feel Happier?

Just some of the lip oils that Charlotte Tilbury launched this year – the flavours were created using AI to create combinations that are mood-boosting. I asked ChatGPT which scents make you feel happier, and guess what the answer was? … Continue reading

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