Lipstick Powder N Paint

1. L’Absolu Rouge
Pamper your lips with this creamy and luscious formula. Lancôme brings Pro-Xylane™, its complete and powerful replenishing molecule, to a lip color for visibly fuller and smoother lips.

Lancôme
www.lancome.ca www.lancome.com
Available at Holt Renfrew in Canada and Nordstrom and Macys in the U.S.

(more…)

Nail polish has stepped into the spotlight as of late and it is hard to keep up with all of the trends. Is the new it colour black? Is it blue that looks almost black? Is it orange? We are going to stick with what we like, colour wise, but we’ve tested five major brands to bring you the best of the best.

OUR RATING SYSTEM
1 – Lackluster
2 – Not the worst of the bunch
3 – Getting there …
4 – Almost perfect
5 – Knock-your-socks-off good

Essie in Mini Shorts

The Claim: Famous for its chip-resistant formula, durability and huge selection of colours (over 200 in all).
The Truth: You get what you see with this bright, bright orange. After a few rounds of dishwashing the polish did begin to chip a little but it was minimal. Perfect for a manicure because it stays put.
One coat or two: 2
Chipped: 4 out of 5
Colour: 4 out of 5
Wow Factor: 4 out of 5

Essie
www.essie.com
Available at select salons and online at essieshop.com

(more…)

Flirting is a science – so why not give yourself the upper hand by finding the perfect mascara? Our dream wand lengthens, plumps and saturates our lovely lashes with intense colour. No clumps allowed! We have tested five popular brands so that you don’t have to.

OUR RATING SYSTEM
1 – Lackluster
2 – Not the worst of the bunch
3 – Getting there …
4 – Almost perfect
5 – Knock-your-socks-off good

Neutrogena Weightless Volume wax-free mascara

The Claim: “Builds full, naturally soft and healthy-looking lashes.”
The Truth: No clumps, no mess thanks to the small wand and light formula that coats ever lash individually. Ideal for those of us who are looking for a subtle effect.
Smudgability: 4 out of 5
Clumpiness: 5 out of 5
Colour: 3.5 out of 5
Wow Factor: 3 out of 5

Neutrogena
www.neutrogena.com
Available at CVS, select drugstores and online at www.neutrogena.com

L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Clean Definition mascara

The Claim: “The patented No Clump Brush lengthens lashes up to 50%.”
The Truth: Telescopic is right – this mascara really pumps up the volume. The wand looks like a medieval torture device but does the trick! Be careful when you are removing this mascara – a good eye makeup remover is a must.
Smudgability: 3 out of 5
Clumpiness: 2 out of 5
Colour: 5 out of 5
Wow Factor: 5 out of 5

L’Oréal Paris
www.lorealparis.ca www.lorealparisusa.com
Available at Shoppers Drug Mart, Target and select drugstores

(more…)