Category Archives: Make-Up

Essence Bye Bye Panda Eyes Mascara

I have oily eyelids in the winter so I’m really always looking for a mascara that can last without smudging.  Essence Bye By Panda Eyes Mascara is made especially for that, and I put it to the test. Turns out … Continue reading

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It Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Silk HD Setting Powder Review

If you like wearing foundation that has more of a satin finish rather than a true matte one, you’re going to need something that’s going to set it for the entire day.  Try using It Cosmetics’ Bye Bye Pores Silk … Continue reading

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Vasanti

Shout out to Canadian brand Vasanti, which has been making cosmetics for women of colour for over 15 years!  I remember when they were a kiosk in the mall but they’re now at Shoppers Drug Mart. The best thing in … Continue reading

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Translucent Powder Show Down

It’s taken me a long time to write this post because there’s been some intense powder testing going on.  Which two powders am I talking about? MAC’s Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder and Make Up For Ever’s HD Microfinishing … Continue reading

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Fenty Gloss Bomb

This gloss is now available in so many colours, and there were limited edition ones that came out in the holiday season, but this is the OG that you see here, almost finished. I have to say that I thought … Continue reading

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Fenty Beauty Brow MVP

I have used so many brow pencils but this has got to be one of my favourites – it’s the Fenty Beauty Brow MVP. Look at the unique brush at the end. It actually grabs on to hair and blends … Continue reading

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My Holy Grail of Primers

I first tried Urban Decay’s Primer Potion (eye shadow primer) when I was at the airport. I figured that if it could hold up for an 8 hour flight, then it would be good for everyday too. Well it didn’t … Continue reading

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Dior Eye Reviver Palette 001 Illuminating Neutrals

Here’s a blast from the past this morning – Dior no longer has these eye palettes and has redone it’s Backstage Pro collection but this palette was classically great. This spring, Dior released its own version of the neutral eyeshadow … Continue reading

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Fleur De Lys from Estee Lauder

This is from the archive.  I remember this compact, and really wanted to love this as a blush, but I ended up not using it.  Anyone remember this from 2009? I love love love Estee Lauder compacts.  There’s a new … Continue reading

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