Category Archives: Make-Up

Nude Lipsticks from Maybelline and Hourglass

Pictured below are a couple of Maybelline Lipsticks from their Buffs collection which came out a while ago, and the Hourglass Femme Nude Lip Stylos which are still available on the Sephora website, but probably not for long. Honestly, I … Continue reading

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Benefit BadGal Lash Mascara Review

I’m trying out this new mascara. Do you find that it takes some time to figure out how each one works and then you’re good after that? I’m finding that the Benefit Badgal Lash mascara is really dry and super … Continue reading

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MAC Mehr Lipstick Swatch

Here’s my favourite MAC lipstick of all time: Mehr. It came out in 2011, as part of the Mickey Contractor collection and it’s described as a dirty blue pink.  Mickey Contractor is a Bollywood makeup artist, which means that he … Continue reading

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Benefit Roller Lash Mascara

You have to love a mascara with packaging as cute as this one. Benefit’s new Roller Lash mascara is aptly named because it promises to give lashes a lash curler type effect while adding volume and length. Check out the … Continue reading

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L’Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Collection

L’Oreal’s Infallible collection is having a resurgence and it’s hilarious to see the Infallible Pro-Matte Powder making a comeback on TikTok.  I tried it, didn’t love it, but I love the regular Infallible foundation. So I was thrilled to get … Continue reading

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Kiehl’s Skin Tone Correcting and Beautifying BB Cream Review Video

I’ve been a huge fan of @KiehlsCanada for a long time, and I’m using this BB cream right now because it’s giving my slightly parched skin some moisture and has a hit of vitamin C too. This also has a … Continue reading

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Get Ready With Me Video

Quick and easy makeup even if you’re at home!  The game-changer is using a tinted moisturizer that has SPF in it.  This Rodial one is discontinued but I would use the Maybelline Urban Cover with SPF 50 in it.   Makes … Continue reading

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Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Hydrating Longwear Foundation Review Video

This foundation got panned after it was launched because people really liked the matte version.  I didn’t mind it, but the colour I got was too light and this was too much coverage for me. You can watch the video … Continue reading

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Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation Swatches

Hashtag: makeup for brown skin. I’ve always had trouble finding exactly the right shades, and these are hitting the mark. And they’re available at the drugstore, so can’t beat that.  

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MAC Pro Longwear Foundation and Concealer Review

  The colours in the Pro Longwear collection run a little darker than usual – instead of an NC 35 like I normally am, I am an exact match for NC 30 with this foundation, so keep that in mind … Continue reading

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