OPI The Nutcracker and Four Realms Collection - with swatches!

Add opulent colour to your manicure with OPI’s The Nutcracker and Four Realms Collection. With 12 new limited edition shades based on the film reimagining of the holiday classic that range from light, wintry shades to rich, moody colours:

Dancing Keeps Me on my Toes - shimmering snowflake white

Tinker, Thinker, Winker? - pearlescent silver white

Dreams Need Clara-fication - soft glacier blue

March in Uniform - inky navy blue

Dazzling Dew Drop - gold foil

Envy the Adventure - emerald green

Lavendare to Find Courage - lavender purple

Berry Fairy Fun - sparking purple pink

Toying with Trouble - fuchsia

Candied Kingdom - deep red

Ginger’s Revenge - maroon

Black to Reality - dark black shimmer

Along with three glitters designed to be worn alone as well as mixed and matched with the collection’s colours. Add to bare nails for a festive pop or create dimension by adding over colour.

Gold Key To The Kingdom - transparent with gold glitter
Dreams On A Silver Platter - transparent with silver glitter
I Pull The Strings - transparent with rose gold glitter

The Nutcracker and Four Realms Collection is available in classic Nail Lacquer - $13.50 and Infinite Shine - $16.95 formulas at professional salons, as well as Beauty Brands, beautybrands.com, Chatters, Dillard’s, Hudson’s Bay, Regis, Sally Beauty, ULTA, ulta.com and Amazon Beauty via Amazon.com - as well as GelColor as an in-salon professional service.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - Laura Mercier Shadows & Lights Caviar Stick Eye Colour Collection

Laura Mercier Shadows & Lights Caviar Stick Eye Colour Collection - $50 - includes 4 x 1g sticks in Intense Amethyst, Intense Rose Gold, Intense Moonlight and Intense Copper - long-lasting, metallic, creamy eyeshadow sticks that line, highlight, and create smoky eye looks.

Amazing for how multitasking they are with easy application and high-definition. They are also transfer-resistant, deliver long-lasting colour and don’t crease. The colour glides seamlessly onto lids, blends, and layers beautifully with a rich pigment payoff.

Use as an eyeliner by applying colour to the lash line, or as a shadow and swipe onto lids. The classic smoky eye is made easy by applying the color in a gradient, with the darkest color at the lash line or achieve an updated, more wearable smoky eye by applying the darkest color in the crease and leave the center of the eyelids lighter, then blend well with a brush or fingers.

Part of the limited edition Laura Mercier Holiday Collection which is available now at Holt Renfrew, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

OGX x Nicole Guerriero Holiday Collection

OGX introduces a disco party themed holiday collection of shampoos and conditioners in collaboration with major YouTube influencer, Nicole Guerriero's favourite scents, styles and colours!

Available in the collection:

Mistletoe Wishes Shampoo & Conditioner - 385ml - $9.99 - a magical blend, with notes of lavishly, luxurious juicy red holly berries, light fresh evergreens, and a touch of sparkling grenadine help to make strands so soft for a season filled with love.

Ice Berry Queen Shampoo & Conditioner - 385ml - $9.99 - laden with sultry notes of succulent sugared cranberries, creamy jasmine, and opulent liquid amber, this blend will hydrate tresses and infuse them with a seductive scent, leaving an unforgettable impression.

And my favourite:

Midnight Kisses Shampoo & Conditioner - 385ml - $9.99 - full of hope and possibilities, notes of warm vanilla, softly scented orange blossoms and sugar cane shine through as bright as the Times Square ball. Celebrate new hair beginnings and moments to come with hydrated strands to start the year off right.

Smells just like New Year's should without the over drinking or desperation!

And for more good news, the formula contains no sulfates, dyes, parabens, making it safe for all hair types including colour treated hair!

Available now for a limited time and drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas with Live Clean Holiday Liquid Hand Soaps!

Live Clean Moisturizing Liquid Hand Soap - 500ml - $5.99 - festively packaged and brightly scented with the choice of Gingerbread Latte, Vanilla Peppermint or Holly Berry - they gently cleanse and restore moisture with a formula enriched with vitamins E & B. And of course as with all Live Clean products, are plant derived and free of SLS/sulfates, petroleum, DEA, parabans, silicone, phthalates and phosphates!

Not only are they perfect for your own powder room, but they also make a far better hostess gift then fruitcake!

Available now at Walmart, Loblaws, Pharmasave and Sobeys stores across Canada and online at amazon.ca and well.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Stila Limited Edition Liquid Eye Shadow and Lipstick Vaults

Stila All Eyes On You Liquid Eye Shadow Vault - $254 - features twelve full-size, show-stopping shades of glow, including two new limited-edition shades exclusive to this collection.

Including: 6 Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadows – dazzling, ultra-sparkle finish.

Perlina
Diamond Dust
Kitten Karma
Rose Gold Retro
Smoky Storm
Rockin’ Rose (new)

6 Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadows – high shimmer sheen, minus the glitter!

Starlight
Kitten
Contessa (new)
Garnet
Labradorite
Sapphire

With high-impact, lightweight colour that features a luxuriously smooth lay-down and comfortable wear that is long-wearing with minimal fallout.

Available exclusively at sephora.ca and stilacosmetics.com.

Stila All About Lips Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick Vault - $85 - features 12 travel-size shades in a variety of original matte, sheer and shimmer shades: Illuminaire Shimmer; Baci; Sheer Splendore; Sheer Morello; Patina; Fiore; Lume Shimmer; Vino; Fia; Miele Shimmer; Beso and Beso Shimmer - housed in a keepsake box with a removable insert to hold other beauty favourites.

With creamy, comfortable water-resistant colour that stays put for up to 12 hours without bleeding or transferring and a formula containing vitamin E and avocado oil to keep lips soft, comfortable and hydrated.

Available exclusively at shoppersdrugmart.ca/beauty and stilacosmetics.com.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Lise Watier Neiges Highlighting Powder!

I just loves me a holiday collection - all those beautiful shades and glamorous packaging, who can resist?! The Lise Watier Neiges Holidays 2018 is no exception and there is something from the collection that has really caught my eye this year...

Lise Watier Neiges Highlighting Powder - $45 - the perfect palette to highlight, illuminate and add radiance the the complexion with a smooth texture that easily glides on the skin, providing a light-reflective glow and soft shimmering finish.

Too pretty to touch? Probably! Remember to buy two!

Also available in the collection: Face & Corsage Brush - $32, Highlighting Fluid - $32, Dress Code 5-Colour Eyeshadow Palette in Neiges and Black Smoking - $39, Sparkling Lipstick in Neiges - $25 and Dramatique Intense So Lux Volume Mascara in Ultra Noir - $27

Available now for a limited time at Lise Watier counters across Canada and online at lisewatier.com.

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - L'Occitane Luxury Advent Calendar

Here's the gift I look forward to (and enjoy) all year round:

L'Occitane Luxury Advent Calendar - $134 - featuring 24 exclusive gifts for a luxurious way to beautify the countdown to the Holidays.

This year, with a unique moving design - the two towers rotate a full 360 degrees, revealing bold and whimsical designs on all four sides, where you discover the day’s numbered drawer - making it super fun and interactive!

And here are all the surpirses you can look forward to in the drawers:

- 10ml Terre de Lumière Radiant Balm
- 35ml Shea Butter Body Shower Oil
- 30ml Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Lotion
- 10ml Shea Butter Hand Cream
- 4ml Shea Butter Ultra Rich Balm
- 10ml Verbena Eau De Toilette
- 4ml Immortelle Divine Youth Oi
- 5ml Immortelle Precious Cream
- 4ml Immortelle Divine Crea
- 35ml Aromachologie 5 Essentials Oils Shampoo
- 35ml Aromachologie 5 Essentials Oils Conditioner
- 50g Almond Delicious Soap
- 35ml Almond Shower Oil
- 20ml Almond Milk Concentrate
- 15ml Almond Supple Skin Oil
- 10ml Almond Delicious Hands
- 50g Cherry Blossom Perfumed Soap
- 35ml Cherry Blossom Shimmering Lotion
- 10ml Cherry Blossom Hand Cream
- 30ml Shea 3-in-1 Cleansing Water
- 5ml Shea Light Comforting Cream
- 30ml Aqua Réotier Moisture Prep Essence
- 8ml Aqua Réotier Ultra Thirst-Quenching Gel
- 5ml Terre de Lumière Eau de Parfum

In beautiful packing custom designed in collaboration with French fashion house Castelbajac Paris that pays tribute to L'Occitanne's commitments: nature, people and vision.

Available now while they last (as in, I buy them all) at L'Occitane boutiques across Canada and online at ca.loccitane.com.

- Lisamarie -

Give and get iconic Avon lipsticks for the holidays!

Holiday Iconic Avon Lipstick - $12 - in 5 satin finish shades housed in luxurious tubes clad in classic Avon prints:

Sugar Plum - Red Plaid
Holiday Chocolate - Chevron
Holly Red - Leopard
Merry Mauve - Brit Plaid
Wine Kisses - Houndstooth

Available now for a limited time from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at avon.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Quo 2018 Holiday Collection

Quo All About Eyes Kit - $65 - houses 54 shadows in every shade you can think of, 12 liners and 1 brush.

Quo High Impact Chrome Shadows - $30 - includes 6 shadows and 2 brushes.

Quo Matte N' Metal Eye Shadow Palette - $25 - includes 12 matte and metallic shades.

Quo Metallic Eye Shadow Set - $20 - includes 3 metallic liquid eye shadows.

Quo Mini Lip Gloss Ornament - $5 - in 4 shades.

Quo Metallic Lip Set - $20 - includes 3 metallic lip colours.

Quo Lip Gloss Trio - $10 - includes 3 mini glosses in a tube.

Quo Pucker Up Lip Gloss Set - $20 - includes 8 deluxe mini lip glosses.

Quo Velvet Matte Liquid Lipstick Set - $20 - includes 8 deluxe mini liquid lipsticks.

Quo Cosmetic Crackers - $15 - in Rose or Black -  includes 6 crackers with a lip gloss inside.

Quo Contour & Sculpt Palette - $25 - with 6 contouring shades ranging from light to dark.

Quo Highlight & Glow Palette - $25 - with 6 illuminating shades.

Quo Sweet Cheeks Blush Set - $25 - includes 3 blush duos.

Quo For The Love Of Makeup Palette - $45 - includes 15 eye and 8 face shades.

Quo 12 Days Of Beauty - $40 - includes 12 best-selling Quo products for the holiday season.

Quo Sparkle & Shine Brush Set - $20 - includes 6 portable sparkle handled brushes and a travel-friendly holder.

Quo Ready Set Travel Brush Set - $17 - includes 4 mini brushes and a travel-friendly holder.

Quo Cosmic Brush Set - $25 - includes 4 metallic handled brushes with a bag big enough to store the brushes along with other makeup you want to take on the go.

Quo Midnight Magic Brush Set - $30 - includes 3 dual-ended brushes and a storage pouch.

Quo Spotlight Brush Set - $35 - includes 5 brushes with beautifully textured handles and a quilted storage bag.

Quo Centre Stage Brush Set - $40 - includes 4 brushes in a handy stand-up holder.

Quo Stand Up Brush Set - $50 - includes 6 brushes with a magnetic holder making it easy to hang wet brushes upside down after cleaning!

Quo Must-Have Brush Set With Roll - $50 - includes 10 brushes with a metallic roll.

Quo All That Glitters Brush Set - $60 - includes 10 brushes with glittery handles.

Quo Diamond Cut Brush Set - $70 - includes 10 brushes with beautifully cut handles and a sparkly bag.

Quo Luxe Rose Gold Brush Set - $90 - includes 12 brushes with beautiful rose gold handles.

Quo Artisan Brush Set - $80 - includes 10 lightweight makeup applicator brushes with shapes specifically for use all over the face.

Quo Forever Flawless Brush & Accessory Vault - $130 - includes 15 brushes, 2 sponges, cleanser, roll, eyelash comb and curler.

Quo Mini Tweezer Set - $10 - includes 4 different mini tweezers on a ball-chain holder.

Quo Emery Board - $3 - in Black, Pink and Silver.

Quo Ladies Manicure Set - $20 - includes 5 rose gold tools inside a sparkly case.

Quo Men's Manicure Set - $15 - includes 6 tools inside a black faux leather case.

Quo Sponge Ornament - $8 - in Blending, Perfecting, Definition and Airbrush.

Quo Blending Sponge Blockbuster Set - $50 - includes 12 sponges of every variety you can think of!

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada - if you love it grab it, they don't last long!

- Lisamarie -