Milani Color Fetish Hydrating Stain in Mahogany Mami

I have heard rave reviews about this Milani lip stain, so I had to try this product! I haven't tried much from Milani, but coloured me intrigued! 

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Milani Color Fetish Hydrating Lip Stain in Mahogany Mami ~ $16.97 CAN. Lip color goes low maintenance with Color Fetish Hydrating Lip Stain. Made with hydration-rich Hyaluronic Acid and plant-derived Squalane, this cushiony high-comfort formula applies with a glossy shine that transforms into a semi-matte tint as it dries down. The never sticky, non-drying formula delivers up to 8HRS of stain power, hydration & comfortable wear. Say hello to your lazy girl lip era!

This is a stain type product - so it goes on with a cushiony applicator that it goes on shiny and then it dries down to a semi-matte finish on the lips! I don't wear a ton of stains, but I love the idea of the hint staying on the lips as the product wears off.

Monthly Beauty Favourites ~ September 2024

Here's a look at what I was loving this past month:

The Lottie London products were received as PR samples

For the past year or so, I have no number of things I've been loving and honestly, I've been trying products a little slower, so my favourites have been a little smaller and more curated than the past few years! 

Maybelline Sunkisser Liquid Blushes in Shades On and Rooftop View

I always love finding great drugstore products - I don't try a whole bunch of Maybelline products, but after trying these blushes, I need to try more from them! 

I purchased these on my own

Maybelline Sunkisser Blush ~ $18.49 CAN. Sunkisser Blush delivers glowy, sunkissed cheeks no vacay needed. Its ultra blendable formula melts to skin for a natural glow and up to 12 hour wear. Infused with Vitamin E, this liquid blush is available in blushy and bronzy shades, so you can mix and match to create any look you want, when you want. Plus, its plush dot applicator allows you to just dot, dot, blend. Build with ease by adding desired dots for a more intense look that lasts.

Monthly Beauty Favourites ~ August 2024

Here's a look at the products I was loving this past month: 

The Lottie London blush was received as a PR sample

For the past year or so, I have no number of things I've been loving and honestly, I've been trying products a little slower, so my favourites have been a little smaller and more curated than the past few years! 

Here's a closer look at the best products I was loving in August: 

Summery Makeup With Lottie London

Lottie London is a brand that has crossed my radar lately - they are an affordable, drugstore makeup brand. Their skincare products have impressed and now I'm delving in to their makeup products and I'm equally impressed with what I've tried! 

I received these products as PR samples

All of these products were perfect for an end-of-Summer look, so here's a close look at all the products and my thoughts on them:

Urban Decay Face Bond Waterproof Foundation Review

Spoiler alert - I love this foundation, it already made my Monthly Favourites for June, but I think it still deserves it's own review! 

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Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation ~ $57.00 CAN. A lightweight waterproof foundation with the skincare benefits of a serum and self-setting powder for blurring effect in a medium-coverage, matte finish.

This is a lightweight formula that is formulated with a self setting powder to absorb sweat and oil during wear time. It instantly helps blurs the skin and won't clog pores or cause breakouts. The foundation is waterproof, humidity proof and sweat proof. 

Monthly Beauty Favourites ~ July 2024

Here's a look at my favourites from July:

The Keys and Flexitol were received as PR samples

The last little bit I have no number of things I've been loving and honestly, I've been trying products a little slower, so my favourites have been a little smaller and more curated than the past few years! 

Here's a closer look at the best products I was loving in July:

Five on Friday - July 26, 2024 Swatch Post ~ Auric Plush Ritual Treatment in Haze, YC Collection Island Eyeliners, ColourPop Chrome Creme Gel Liner, ColourPop Chrome Liquid Eyeshadow, and Maybelline Lipstick Vinyl Ink Liquid

Happy Friday - I'm away so doing a fun swatch post for while I'm away! 

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Auric Cosmetics Plush Ritual Ceramide Lip Treatment in Haze ~ $45.00 CAN. A luxuriously hydrating lip treatment that enhances lips with a subtle wash of color.

This is certainly a luxurious lip treatment - I received it in my Beautylish Lucky Bag, but I have purchased Auric before and their products are fantastic! This is a soothing lip treatment that delivers intense moisture day and night, this formula combines rich ceramides and French lupin seed with high-quality olive oils to help stimulate the synthesis of collagen, improving your lips elasticity and firmness. 

Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray Review

If you've been around here for a while, then you I'm a long time fan of the Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray - it made my Best Setting Sprays in 2019 and Monthly Favs back in 2022, but I've never written a review of it! 

This was sent from Butterly in exchange for a review - this post was not a requirement

Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray ~ $27.00 CAN for this 1 oz mini size (full size is $48.50 CAN for 4 oz). An award-winning lightweight vegan setting and finishing spray that keeps makeup fresh, smudge-proof, and transfer resistant for up to 16 hours.

Monthly Beauty Favourites ~ June 2024

Here's a look at my top Beauty Favourites from June:

The Biotherm and Keys were received as PR samples

The last little bit I have no number of things I've been loving and honestly, I've been trying products a little slower, so my favourites have been a little smaller and more curated than the past few years! 

Armani Beauty - Luminous Silk Cheek Tint in Intense Berry

Ooooh - I'm so excited! I love a luxurious makeup product and Armani Beauty is certainly a luxury brand. This is a new blush product and I'm fully on the cream and liquid cheek products so I am ready to dive in to this! 

This was sent to me by Butterly for review

Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Cheek Tint in Intense Berry ~ $56.00 CAN. A lightweight liquid blush that quickly melts into skin to deliver a luminous flush of color—for a glowing makeup look that lasts up to 12 hours.

This is a little pricey, but the Armani Beauty Luminous Silk line is highly revered - so, while this is a splurge, with only a couple of dots used every time, this should last a really long time! This is meant to be a light weight, hydrating cheek tint that uses a micro–fil™ technology that allows it to blend seamlessly in to the skin without looking patchy. 

Keys Soulcare Summer Makeup Look - Skin Tint and Concealer, Brow Gel, Sheer Flush Blush, and Comforting Tinted Lip Balm

I'm so excited for warm weather and Summer makeup looks! I've never tried Keys Soulcare, but the line was created by Alicia Keys with the focus really being on caring for your skin and your soul, so every makeup product they do is going to be lighter with a skincare focus (which sounds perfect for anytime of year, but especially Summer time when my makeup is more minimal!)

The packaging is gorgeous and I love the branding - each product has a little affirmation on it that you can say to yourself as you are applying it! 

Monthly Beauty Favourites ~ May 2024

Here's a look at what I was loving last month:

I purchased everything in this post

The last little bit I have no number of things I've been loving and honestly, I've been trying products a little slower, so my favourites have been a little smaller and more curated than the past few years! 

Here's a closer look at the best products I was using in April:

Twilight x ColourPop - Bells Lux Lip Oil, Twilight Shadow Palette, and Like Diamonds Shimmering Dry Oil Mini ~ Swatches, Thoughts and Makeup Looks

I'm so excited to be sharing this collection - and it's in stock on the website (it was sold out for quite some time, so this is great!)

I purchased everything in this post

As a nostalgic twihard who has recently rewatched the movies, I couldn't resist this collection! Yes, it's silly but this is actually a lovely Spring palette too very much inspired by the colours used in the movie and I like the curation and colour choices! 

Five on Friday - May 17, 2024 Swatch Post ~ Wayne Goss The Luxury Eye Palette - Amber, Urban Decay Moondust Glitter Eyeshadow Palette - Space Rider, Lancome Eye and Face Palette Holiday 2023, Natasha Denona Pastel Plexi Glow Highlighter, and Natasha Denona Cranberry Eyeshadow Palette

Happy Friday everyone! Hope you all had a good week - I've been computer-less enjoying a week at the cabin with all the family! 

Since I'm away, I'm skipping a life update for my Five on Friday post (and will save my update for next Friday!) and instead I'm sharing and swatching 5 palettes/products that are older, but I just came in to them this year but just won't get to doing a full dedicated post for! 

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Wayne Goss The Luxury Eye Palette - Amber ~ $77.00 CAN. The Luxury Eye Palette in Amber features six essential eye shadows in matte, satin, and shimmer finishes you’ll reach for again and again. Infused with smooth-blend emollients and micronized pigments, Wayne’s custom eye shadow formula blends with the lightest touch—no special techniques needed.

This is a palette that I got in my Beautylish Lucky Bag - there is always a palette, and honestly I've never tried Wayne Goss beauty before. I do really like this palette's shades (but overall his palettes haven't called out to me before). Having said that, this is a god formula - I've used it quite a few times now and it applies good and it easy to use! 

Monthly Beauty Favourites ~ April 2024

Here's a look at what I was loving last month:

I purchased everything in this post

The last little bit I have no number of things I've been loving and honestly, I've been trying products a little slower, so my favourites have been a little smaller and more curated than the past few years! 

Revlon Illuminance Serum Tint & Gel Serum Blush - Swatches and Review

I have been swapping to the drugstore lately and I've been really impressed with what they have to offer at affordable prices! So, when I saw Revlon was releasing a few products in this Illuminance line, I knew that I had to try them out. 

I purchased everything in this post

I actually don't typically go for a glowy look or overly oily/shiny skin, but I thought with these being really skincare focused that they might have some good balance for my skin! 

Monthly Beauty Favourites ~ March 2024

Here's what I've been loving the past month:

The Skin Proud and XO were received as PR samples

Nails Inc Mani Marker in White ~ $12.99 CAN.You don’t have to paint it like the pros to try out these mani markers. Bring your nail art ideas to life, from simple to complicated designs. Turn your nails into the ultimate canvas in just a few minutes. 

I've used this in a couple mains now and I really like! It paints on really easy and exactly how you want it - my only tip is to make sure your polish underneath is totally dry! It's a great alternative to nail art polishes with really long brushes that have a little less control! 

Monthly Beauty Favourites ~ February 2024

Here's a look at what I was loving in February: 

The Skin Proud product was received as a PR sample - this post contains affiliate links

Skin Proud Bright Boost 2% Vitamin C Serum ~ $17.97 CAN. Ultra potent and packed full of vitamins, Bright Boost is your skin’s wakeup call in a bottle. Enriched with brightening vitamin C, revitalizing kakadu plum and glow boosting lemon extract you can officially say goodbye to dull and lack lustre skin and embrace the glow. Meet Skin Proud's Bright Boost—your skin's daily dose of Vitamin C magic. Packed with 2% Vitamin C, it's like a shot of espresso for your complexion. This serum is your secret weapon against dullness and blah skin days. The Vitamin C is like a superhero, brightening and evening out your skin tone while you sip your morning coffee. Just apply a few drops after cleansing and let the magic happen. Get ready for skin that's more radiant than your favorite dance move and as vibrant as a summer festival. Brighten up your life with Skin Proud's Bright Boost—because glowing skin is always in season!

Rimmel Kind and Free - Tinted Lip Balm and Multistick Try-on and Review

I have been excited by some recent releases from the drugstore (I've been purchasing some makeup but reviews are slow over here so I can try everything out!) so there will be more coming, but in reality more drugstore releases have appealed to me than Sephora releases lately! 

I purchased these products on my own

So when I saw a review of these Rimmel Kind & Free tinted lip balms, I knew I wanted to try them out and they had a new cream blush too?! I was sold! Rimmel is actually a brand that I'm not super familiar with, I haven't tried a ton of products from them, but after trying these, I'd be excited to more products from them!