Category Archives: Spring 2014
Kiehl’s Skin Tone Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream
Today’s BB Creams are basically just a version of your regular tinted moisturizers. The best ones leave skin looking better, completely flawless, and matte and Kiehl’s BB cream delivers on all of those. This BB Cream has broad spectrum spf … Continue reading
Nars Matte Multiple
On April 14th, Nars comes out with a matte version of its popular multi-purpose colours called Multiples. They’re cream-to-powder formulas that are made for use on eyes, cheeks, lips.. anywhere you want them. Of the eight shades, three are bronze/tans, … Continue reading
Lancome Ballerine Collection
Ballerina culture is in the air this spring, and that’s why we love Lancome’s Spring collection. Think pretty pinks that are totally wearable and that’s what you’re going to see at the Lancome counter this spring. Lily Collins, whose grandmother … Continue reading
Thursday Threes: Selections from CND Vinylux Open Road Spring 2014 Collection
Trying some of the Spring 2014 colours from Vinylux reminded me how much I really like this system. I used it without a base coat, and it lasted for much longer than any of my other nail polishes have recently, … Continue reading
Revlon Age Defying Firming + Lifting Foundation Review
I haven’t reviewed very many drugstore foundations on this site – truth be told, I’m picky about foundations because I want them to match my skin exactly… and I want them to last a long time on my oily skin. … Continue reading
Thursday Threes: Best Drugstore Eyeshadows
Revlon ColorStay Smoky Shadow Stick in Smolder We love this shadow stick because it’s super easy to swipe on the colour and the formula lasts all day on our lids. One side of the shadow has a rounded tip for … Continue reading
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush
…sooo every single makeup fan has been raving about this blush, and I’m here to tell you that it really is as amazing as people say it is. Now, mineral/baked blushes aren’t new. Anyone remember Laura Gellar whose product used … Continue reading
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Lip Color
We love Bobbi Brown lipstick because it’s moisturizing and comes in the most wearable colours. Now, the lippies are available in fresh new shades – it’s the perfect way to lighten up your lips for spring. These lipsticks are … Continue reading
What Are CC Creams?
If that’s the question on your mind when you go shopping for makeup, then you need to read the latest story that I wrote for the Calgary Herald. I break down the difference between CC and BB creams, and tell … Continue reading
Clarins Spring 2014 Collection: Opalescence
A brighter you. That’s what the Clarins Spring 2014 collection offers you, and the array of shimmery and creamy options really do deliver. Like any good makeup artist, Clarins offers a good base with its collection of three new colour-correcting … Continue reading