Master Sculpting Your Face (ft. MUFE's Pro Sculpting Palette, Lip and Brows*)

I missed out on the art class that the Toronto kids got to attend for the launch of Make Up For Ever's Pro Sculpting* products. Bigger beauty launch events are one thing I miss about Toronto. MUFE's latest line features a Pro Sculpting Face Palette* ($54CDN, 4x0.08g), Lip* ($32CDN, 1g for the color, 0.9g from the highlighter) and Brow* ($32CDN, 0.3g for the color, 0.4g from the highlighter). Everything you could need to chisel up that jaw line, plump up that pucker and lift up those brows is provided! The series is practically a face lift kit.

Cushion all the things! (ft. THEFACESHOP Cushion Blush* Review)

Cushions, they're so hot right now.

Known for their proficient back supporting properties, the cushion has now been appropriated for makeup use and to much success. If the make up industry isn't known for taking one concept and attempting it in as many different varieties as it possibly can, then cheese isn't moldy milk. Starting out as the newest concept for foundation application, the cushion format is now found in eye shadows, eye liners and THEFACESHOP's Hydro Cushion Blush* ($15CDN, 10g) is the latest in the game.

Letting Blush in the Door (ft. Wetnwild Coloricon Blush in Mellow Wine*)

Everytime I think I have enough blush, a new blush delivery shows up and I'm rocking back and forth on the floor trying to convince myself that I should/shouldn't keep it. I love WetnWild's Coloricon Blush in Pearlescent Pink and had the hugest battle over whether to keep Heathered Silk in my stash. Now, I'm battling with Mellow Wine*. 

FOTD #14: Because Matching isn't a Bad Thing (ft. Pur Minerals Epic Illusion Palette)

*Press Sample

Thought process while trying out the Pur Minerals Epic Illusions Palette* ($32CDN):

- I don't like palettes with multiple formulas. My preference is for either all creams or all powders, never a mix. 

- Getting a face palette where every shade is truly multiuse means a lot pinks (and variants) and browns (and variants).

- I wasn't convinced that such a matchy matchy palette would really work (even though I should have learned by now that it does).

Burberry Earthy Blush and Highlighting Luminous Pen*

*Press Sample

As far as I can tell, Burberry's Earthy Blush* has been surprising every blogger I've read that has used it. It's been sold out on Sephora's website for a while (thanks VIB sales...) and though it might not look like much in the pan, once applied, you will understand why you need this. Add on some of Burberry's Highlighting Luminous Pen* and your cheeks might be ready for about anything.

Addicted to Blush Tag

I have 33 products that can be used as blush, 6 face finishing powders/highlighters and 7 bronzer/contour products. This doesn't count the blushes I have in palettes and the few blush things i have in the PR-to-test bucket. HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?! I'm not even that into blush....

Pink with a Purpose*

*Press sample

For women, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis in Canada.

In BC, an estimated 3400 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.

This month you can support the fight against Breast Cancer, which affects women and men, through beauty by purchasing a Clinique Pink with a Purpose Cheek Pop* in Berry Pop.

Awesome Cheek Duos ft. Mary Kay's Mineral Cheek Duos*

*Press Sample

I am constantly in appreciation and in love with Mary Kay's powder products. Their eyeshadow have consistently performed well and on par, if not better, with some high end products that I've tried. Every season Mary Kay sends along their latest releases and I try to only showcase the things that are interesting to me. The summer season's 'must haves' is easily their Mineral Cheek Duos*. 

Shooting "On Location" and Dior Tie Dye Nude Tan Blushes*

*Press Sample

I wanted to take photos of these products on the beach. You know, just hanging out on the beach, like make up products often do. Using the beach as my "set" seemed like a brilliant tie-in to Dior's summer Tie Dye theme (props to Julie for the idea) except I didn't quite factor in how annoying it can be to shoot "on location".

Illamasqua Cream and Velvet Blushes

People don't lie when they say the Illamasqua blushes are pigmented. Here are the Cream and Velvet blushes I have in my stash.

The Ones That Get Away

Gather 'round children, as I tell you a story of woeful regret. Sometimes these regrets stem from purchased items but to alleviate the anguish from Bad Ideas, those can always be returned, sold or given away to a happy friend who will volunteer as tribute. Arguably worse than the regret of poor purchasing decisions is the heart mashing anguish of letting a choice product slip under your radar.

The Body Shop Lip and Cheek Velvet Sticks*

*Press Sample

The Body Shop has released new Lip and Cheek Velvet Sticks* ($15CDN, 4g) in 6 shades. Intended for both cheeks and lips, it is supposed to give a matte finish in a velvety petal soft formula. The stick format makes it easy to apply this medium coverage product.

Illamasqua Powder Blushes

Everytime I wear one of my Illamasqua powder blushes, someone complements me. I think that says something.

Obeying Instructions

I admit that I read through the first 50 Shades book with a bit of relish. The less than spectacular storyline made up for itself in over the top scenes of intimacy which kept a few of our knees clenched together while panting our way through the pages (Oh? Just me?).  There are even a few guys that have read the books (out of curiosity, they claim) and I know I've told David some of the more interesting details. Now that Make Up For Ever has released their 50 Shades of Grey make up sets, this whole experience begs the question, do you obey instructions? 

Guerlain Spring 2015 Collection

Fat cherubs, feathery wings and near beatified glow come to mind when I peer at the Guerlain Spring 2015 collection. That baby innocently faced model says, "I can do no wrong. I volunteer on the weekends. The Pope has me on speed dial." 

Majolica Majora Puff de Cheek

One sad truth is that I will be swayed by adorable packaging and things that come from Asia. Slap on Japanese lettering, make it look like food and I'm halfway to buying it. Items from Shiseido's sister brand, Majolica Majorca, fall into that category. With princess golden packaging, I'm more than happy to make my way through the range and the Puff de Cheek blushes are a recent acquisition.

Buying on Price: Benefit Blushes

There are some things that I buy purely on price. I don't care how it works (as long as it works reasonably well), just that I have it. These things include socks, toothbrushes, hairdryers, shampoo, soap and condiments. Sometimes yogurt. Never coats or jackets. And I'm always more than pleased with a deal.

This mentality can extend to makeup purchases and spending $43CDN for the entire Benefit blush line and my favorite highlighter (Watt's Up!) made perfect monetary sense to me. One individual boxed blush is $36. I just got 6+highligher for $6.14 each. I'm not going to lie but that was the sole reason for this purchase.

Chanel Intonation Dupe?

By the time I realized how awesome Chanel's Blush in Intonation was after borrowing it from Vanessa, it had already sold out. Nothing quite like the words "sold out" to make me try even harder to find the product or something similar. Vanity Rouge suggested that the Maybelline Master Glaze in Coral Sheen made for a great dupe and I had to compare for myself.

Blush Challenge Follow Up

Sometime ago, I started my Blush Challenge. It was a great idea! I had all the right intentions to use what I had (and to discover what I could give away/sell).

Week 1

 Discovered I did not like that ELF blush combo. Out of the blush box it goes. Success!

Guest Post: CREAM BLUSH CRAZY ft Zoe

Hi! I'm Zoë and I blog over at Writing Whimsy where you would quickly learn a few things about me: I love unicorns, purple nail polish, and cream blushes. Obviously one of my favourite posts on Jenn's blog is her Glitter Unicorns one, but today I've gone with sharing four great cream blushes, two budget and two high end.