This week I'm obsessed with... Kat Von D Crush Technicolor Crayon Set!

Kat Von D Crushes Technicolor Crayon Set - $43 - a trio of ultra-versatile face pigment sticks in bold and bright colours including: vibrant Electric Blue, punchy pink Bubblegum and vivid Wild Orange.

The chubby pencil format makes for easy, direct application while delivering creamy colour, opaque payoff and easy blendability that can be worn alone, layered or blended for endless creative and bright makeup looks.

I probably wouldn't wear the blue on my lips unless I was trying to look like Sadness from Inside Out - but I'm not ruling it out entirely either! I've been playing around with them and so far, I like all of the shades on my lids smudged out with a layer of eye gloss on top for a shimmery look that is perfect for festival season!

Available now at Sephora stores across Canada and online at katvondbeauty.com and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Kat Von D Metal Crush Highlighters - highlighting made amazing X 2!

Get a whole new way to highlight with Kat Von D new Metal Crush Liquid Highlighter and new
Metal Crush Extreme Highlighter. Inspired by the original Metal Crush Eyeshadow, Thunderstruck (which doubled as an amazing highlighter), these weightless formulas provide a glimmer finish in two super-versatile and buildable formats:

Kat Von D Beauty Metal Crush Liquid Highlighter - $30 - in 4 ethereal, dimensional shades: Helix - metallic opal with gold and silver glimmer, Gold Skool - metallic champagne gold with gold glimmer, Gammaray - metallic peach with pink and gold glimmer, Roseshock - metallic pink with lavender and pink glimmer - in a convenient click-pen applicator designed for precise, targeted application, you can apply a little or a lot, then blend a little or a lot for total control over your level of intensity. Use the shades on their own, or blend and layer them together for an ultra-fine glimmering finish and can be used anywhere - eyes, lips, face, body - and for even more colour payoff, pat on, don't rub!

Kat Von D Beauty Metal Crush Extreme Highlighter - $36 - in 5 high-impact, multi-dimensional shades: Roseshock - metallic pink with lavender and pink glimmer, Gold Skool - metallic champagne gold with gold glimmer, Stephonik - metallic ice blue with blue and silver glitter, Gammaray - metallic peach with pink and gold glimmer, Gravitron - metallic buttery pink with pink and gold glitter - featuring three different layers of highlight: 1) a tinted glittering base, 2) ultra-fine micro-glitter and 3) magnified glitter crystals that catch the light as you move for a multidimensional yet weightless finish. With a futuristic formula that features liquid-powder technology, so it applies smooth and creamy, and blends out seamlessly to deliver weightless glitter for an instant, amplified highlight. Rock any of the 5 shades on their own, or blend and layer them together for a bold, electrifying finish - and for amplified colour payoff, saturate your brush with Lock-It Makeup Setting Mist before applying!

Available now at Katvondbeauty.com, Sephora.ca, and at Sephora stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Kat Von D Everlasting Glimmer Veil Liquid Lipstick - with swatches!

Kat Von D Everlasting Glimmer Veil Liquid Lipstick - $30 - in 9 shades: Thunderstruck - champagne with pink and gold glimmer, Rocker - copper with gold glimmer, Dazzle - crimson with pink and gold glimmer, Razzle - magenta with pink glimmer, Televator - bright grape with purple glimmer, Reverb - cobalt with blue glimmer, Satellite - aquamarine with blue glimmer, Wizard - black with gold and purple glimmer - as well as exclusive shade at katvondbeauty.com: Shockful - fluorescent pink with pink glimmer and two Sephora exclusive shades: Gold Skool - metallic gold with gold glimmer and Starflyer - lavender with iridescent glimmer - a one-of-a-kind liquid lipstick that catches the light with every movement and combines the same long wear, weightless innovation behind Everlasting Liquid Lipstick, with a multidimensional, liquid-crystal finish.

They push the limits of performance by delivering up to 24 hours of wear in a rich, glimmery, non-gritty formula that is so lightweight, it feels like nothing - and feature Gel Cushion Comfort - glimmer crystals that are coated in gel to ensure even application and effortless glide - along with an  innovative liquid stain base that is loaded with iridescent micro-pearls and reflective mirror-crystals for three layers of mesmerizing dimension.

Wear it on its own for a light-reflective finish or layer it as a veil over Everlasting Liquid Lipstick for an ultra-high impact foiled lip look. 

There are some crazy colours but also some very wearable ones - this is Shockful - a very bright pink that I get so many compliments on when I wear!

It's nice how all the shades can be worn on any skintone and depending on skintone can be a lot more subtle or vivid!

Available now at Sephora, sephora.ca and katvondbeauty.com.

And while you're on the Kat Von D website buying your Glimmer Veils - be sure to pick up the new Everlasting Liquid Lipstick bundles exclusive to the site. The Kat Von D Beauty Everlasting Favorites Set will be available in 4 volumes that include 3 different Everlasting Liquid Lipstick shades for $40USD:

Volume 1: Lolita II, Lovecraft, Bachelorette
Volume 2: Lolita, Bow N Arrow, Damned
Volume 3: Noble, Melancholia, Double Dare
Volume 4: Malice, Underage Red, Nahz Fur Atoo

- Lisamarie -

Avoid makeup meltdown with Kat Von D Lock-It Concealer Creme!

I don't tend to wear a lot of makeup in the summer months - foundation just ends up feeling like a hot and sticky mask that eventually just slides off my face. A girl still needs some cover though so I really can't do without concealer and here's one I'm in love with for it's amazing staying power:

Kat Von D Lock-It Concealer Creme - $34 - with an incredible array of shades - 21 to be exact with easy-to-navigate names that feature the undertone: White Out - pure white, Light 1 - fair honeysuckle with neutral undertone, Light 3 - fair shell with neutral undertone, Light 5 - fair cashmere with neutral undertone, Light 7 - fair buttercream with warm undertone, Light 9 - light parchment with neutral undertone, Light 11 - light blonde with neutral undertone, Light 13 - light bisque with cool undertone, Light 15 - light sand with neutral undertone, Medium 17 - medium taupe with warm undertone, Medium 19 - medium peach with cool undertone, Medium 21 - medium khaki with neutral undertone, Medium 23 - medium bisque with cool undertone, Medium 25 - tan caramel with warm undertone, Medium 27 - tan almond with warm undertone, Medium 29 - tan apricot with neutral undertone, Deep 31 - deep nutmeg with warm undertone, Deep 33 - deep cider with warm undertone, Deep 35 - deep clay with neutral undertone, Deep 37 - deep auburn with warm undertone, Deep 39 - deep hickory with cool undertone.

It does everything a traditional concealer does: brightens the under-eye area, covers blemishes, corrects discoloration, contours and bakes - with a rich and formula that applies smoothly and blends easily for a locked-down, crease-proof, smooth, even finish that is loaded with complexion-brightening pigments and ultra-nourishing Hydra-Boost Complex to add moisture.

I really like the applicator which was modeled after an artist's paintbrush, with a tapered tip for precise corners and a wide base to efficiently coat larger areas - making a concealer brush unnecessary!

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Too Faced x Kat Von D really are Better Together!

Better Together is a celebration of Kat Von D’s signature bold, edgy beauty and Too Faced’s unabashedly pink, pretty style in one must-have, limited-edition collection that is so adorable, you will want it all:

Too Faced x Kat Von D Better Together Ultimate Eye Collection - $79 - includes an interlocking heart eyeshadow palette for which Kat and Jerrod each curated six brand new eye shadows for their respective sides of the palette. Inspired by a BFF heart necklace, the palette has a magnetic center panel, so you can separate the two halves of the palette. Create a look using just one side of the palette, or mix and match shades from both sides. The Too Faced half includes: BFF - matte vanilla, Lovely - matte baby pink, Friendspiration - metallic bronze, Heart of Gold - gold glitter, Power Couple - antique gold glitter and Better Together - plum glitter while the Kat Von D half includes: Por Vida - matte white, Lovestruck - iridescent peach, Darling - metallic pewter, Swoon - metallic scarlet, Yours - matte stone gray and Devotion - matte jet black - along with Kat Von D’s beloved Tattoo Liner in Trooper - satin black and Too Faced’s iconic Better Than Sex Mascara in Black.

Too Faced x Kat Von D Better Together Cheek & Lip Makeup Bag Set - $47 - A heart-shaped makeup bag, featuring Kat Von D and Jerrod Blandino’s beloved pets - her cat Piaf and his dog Clover - plus, four minis for cheeks and lips in just-released, exclusive shades including: Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick in shimmering nude Museand Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in matte oxblood XO along with Too Faced Love Flush Blush in So Happy Together, a peony pink and Candlelight Glow Highlighting Powder Duo in Rosy Glow - a golden sheer.

Too Faced x Kat Von D Better Together Bestselling Mascara & Liner Duo - $28 - a mini duo of Kat Von D and Jerrod Blandino’s most-loved bestsellers: Tattoo Liner in Trooper - satin black for precise lining and a super-volumizing Better Than Sex Mascara in Black.

Available today at Sephora stores across Canada and online at sephora.ca while they last!

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Kat Von D Alchemist Holographic Palette!

Seven years in the making, it's finally here!

Kat Von D Alchemist Holographic Palette - $43 - an eye, lip and face transformer palette with four holographic shades that catch the light from every angle for a spectrum of luminizing special effects: Emerald - green, Saphyre - blue, Amethyst - ultra-violet and Opal - pink - that are part top coat and part transformer - perfect for achieving a spectrum of radiant, special effects through layering and blending - or can be used as a super-shimmery highlighter - because the formula is packed with high-quality, pearlescent particles, a little goes a long way so don't overdo or you'll end up with alien face!.

Formulated with Double Dimension Technology, a first-of-its-kind formula that is packed with 360° refractive pearls, dipped in a prismatic coating, to deliver twice the transforming power.

At first glance the palette seems underwhelming with very muted looking blah kind of shades - don't let it fool you though, they are freaking amazing! Best test you can do - go find that eyeshadow or lipstick that I know you have that looked nice in the package but crappy on your skin - now add a layer of the transformer shade of your choice and watch it turn from blah to wow! Now try it again with a different transformer - something new every time - I feel like a kid with a new box of crayons!

Available exclusively at Sephora - if your'e a Sephora VIB member, this little beauty can be yours now, otherwise you will have to wait until Saturday to stick it in your basket!

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - Kat Von D Everlasting Obsession Liquid Lipstick Collector's Edition

Kat Von D Everlasting Obsession Liquid Lipstick Collector's Edition - $300 - an ultimate, one-of-a-kind, collector’s edition of top-selling, Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in 13 favorite full-sized shades hand picked by Kat: Ayesha - light lavender, Susperia - bright lilac, Bauhau5 - deep raspberry, Bachelorette - dark reddish fuchsia, Backstage Bambi - vivid hot pink, Beloved - soft coral, Mother - dusty mauve pink, Double Dare - cocoa blush, Noble - petal pink nude, A-Go-Go - bright orange-red, Outlaw - brick red, Nahz Fur Atoo - blood crimson, Damned - black cherry along with two exclusives: Lovecraft - mauve pink nude and Devils - siren red - housed inside a sleek envelope clutch that functions as a carrying case for the collection, opening to reveal the standing lipsticks and original artwork by Kat.

Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks are perfect if you are looking for long-lasting wear and high-pigment colour. They have a creamy, colour-rich formula that glides over the lips like a gloss but dries to a true matte finish - and are infused with natural comfort-enhancing ingredients, including vitamin E and sunflower seed so you can flaunt lasting matte colour that leaves lips feeling comfortable.

A must have for all Kat Von D fans, get it while you can exclusively online at sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Kat Von D Lock-It Brushes!

Kat Von D introduces a new line of  four Lock-It brushes designed with high-quality synthetic bristles and a sleek (and slightly scary looking) stiletto handle - inspired by a witch's broomstick - to provide an ergonomic grip for ultimate control and also doubles as a mixing tool.

I've always used synthetic brushes for wet products like foundation but have never found one that I liked as much as natural bristles for powders - that is until I tried these ones! They are so fluffy that you would never know they weren't real hair! The animals thank you and so will your face once you try out:

Lock-It Setting Powder Brush - $47 - the ultimate loose powder brush for setting and perfecting - that features a perfectly rounded shape and long, tapered soft, synthetic bristles for efficient-yet-seamless, all-over setting. The fluffy density optimizes the dispersion of loose powder across the face to lightly and evenly blur imperfections and smooth skin's texture.

Lock-It Precision Powder Brush - $38 - a first-of-its-kind powder brush with a rounded silhouette and flat profile that give you the precise angles and edges to focus product exactly where you want it, in areas other brushes can't reach. It's custom-shaped to fit perfectly into the under eye area, the density and shape that allows you to pack on loose powder, and also buff it off - two essential steps to a flawless, brightened under eye or can also be paired with your favorite highlighter for precision strobing.

Lock-It Edge Foundation Brush - $43 - a high-performance foundation brush with an exclusive sculpted shape that conforms to the unique curves and contours of your face. The brush's perfectly symmetrical tapered bristles and consistent density allow you to reach every corner of the face, from every angle, for 360 degrees of precise, even blending and seamlessly blend foundation into skin for buildable, medium-to-full coverage.

Lock-It Edge Concealer Brush - $30 - a high-performance concealer brush with an exclusive sculpted shape to seamlessly blend under eye concealer and instantly cover blemishes. Its smaller head size nestles perfectly into the under eye area, and also concentrates coverage over blemishes and spots on the face while the symmetrical tapered bristles and an all-over and consistent, medium density delivers 360 degrees of precise, even blending.

Available now exclusively at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie - 

Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Project Chimps - with swatches!

Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Project Chimps - $24 - a new, limited edition, perfect red lipstick to benefit a cause that is close to Kat Von D's heart - ending animal testing. With every lipstick sold, 20% of the retail price will go directly to Project Chimps, a nonprofit organization that works to stop the use of chimps in biomedical research, and retire them to a life of freedom and sanctuary.

As you can see, it's a gorgeous warm brick red shade that is flattering on all skintones - and has the same long-­wear, high performance formula that glides over lips like a gloss and sets to a true matte finish - with unstoppable long wear and high-­pigment colour and a formula packed with natural moisturizers, including vitamin E and sunflower seed wax to leave lips looking great and feeling comfortable.

Available for a limited time at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - Kat Von D Hello Canada! Set

Kat Von D Hello Canada! Set - $45 -  includes three of Kat's all-time favorite products in one adorable set, created exclusively for Canada which  includes deluxe mini sizes of:

Studded Kiss Lipstick in Lolita - a matte dusty rose hue; Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Double Dare - cocoa blush; and Tattoo Liner in Trooper - satin black, the original, bestselling, brush-tip liquid eyeliner that makes creating the perfect cat eye easier than ever - all inside a 7.25" H x 10.5" L large vegan leather makeup bag.

Available now for a limited time at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - shadow primers from Kat Von D, Too Faced, Maybelline and NYC!

Kat Von D Lock-It Color Correcting Eyeshadow Primer - $33 - in 5 shades: Fair, Light, Medium, Tan and Deep - that target discolouration and smooth the appearance of imperfections according to skintone to neutralize lids and show off super-saturated, true colour payoff. In an easy-to-use twist stick that features 16-hour wear so that eye shadow applies pure and true and stays fade-proof and crease-free for long-lasting wear.

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

Too Faced Shadow Insurance 24 Hour Anti-Cream Eye Shadow Primer - $24 -  with an ultra-weightless, colourless formula that glides effortlessly on leaving a smooth, even canvas to lock down eye shadows, intensifying colour to ensure waterproof, crease and fade-proof coverage for up to 24 hours.

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

Maybelline Master Prime Long-Lasting Eyeshadow Base - $10.99 - creates a smooth surface and preps area for enhanced shadow colour payoff and wear. With a soft sponge applicator that glides over the eyelid for an even application and a matte finish so feel free to wear alone without shadow for a polished look.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

NYC New York Color Cityproof 24HR Eye Primer - $3.99 - a long-lasting primer in retractable stick form that enhances eye shadow wear for creaseless and more vibrant colour.

Available at mass market retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Eyeshadow Palette - $71 -  with 24 new high-pigment eye shadows in a palette that features brand new shades inspired by the bold brights from Kat’s former bestselling palette - La Vida Loca - that includes a combination of technicolor brights and everyday neutrals. It features an inner wheel of seven nudes and neutrals surrounded by an outer wheel of 17 vivid brights.

Each shade is named for a Studded Kiss Lipstick shade and includes: Muse - lilac purple, Echo - purple glitter, Dark Wave - deep navy, Synth - electric blue, Hyperballad - sea blue, Lemmy - grass green, Misfit - kelly green, Vinyl - neon green, Legend - golden yellow, Fran - deep mustard yellow, Analogue - burnt orange, Harpsichord - metallic bronze, Rewind - aubergine, Destroyer - bright strawberry, Swoon - fuchsia, Love - shimmery rose, Anthem - purple, Vox - chocolate brown, Moulder - butter yellow, Noble - nude, Skulls - iridescent pearl, Black Metal - matte black, Lyric - white pearl, Strutter - taupe along with an illustrated how-to guide that illustrates 3 vibrant looks.

Love the packaging? Be impressed, it features an original portrait drawn by Kat Von D herself!

Available now at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - the best in black liquid liners from Kat Von D, Physicians Formula and CoverGirl!

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper - $23 - a liquid eyeliner with a superfine, flexible and fray-proof brush tip that glides across the lashline for an effortless, precise application along with a high-pigment, waterproof formula that stays put all day for a fade, melt, crack and run-resistant finish.

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

Physicians Formula Sexy Booster Cat Eyes Liquid Eyeliner in Ultra Black - $12.99 - with an ultra-black formula that applies easily with a precision felt-tip applicator to create an irresistibly sultry look that stays put for 24 hours of smudge-proof wear. And if that's not enough, the formula is enriched with an exclusive Sexy-Boosting Blend made up of cocoa extract - to help enhance feelings of attraction, excitement and euphoria and horny goatweed - an aphrodisiac that restores sexual fire and has a seductive fragrance of vanilla an musk to make you feel more sensual!

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

CoverGirl Intensify Me! Liquid Liner in Extreme Black - $9.99 - offers the control of a pencil with the intensity of a liquid eyeliner for beautifully defined with an all-new paddle-shaped tip that gives you two looks in one - thick and dramatic or thin and elegant. The intense black formula glides on smoothly and dries quickly for instant drama.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

And for everyone (including me) that finds liquid liner challenging to apply, CoverGirl offers 4 easy steps to the perfect application:

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Step 1:
Stand 6 inches away from a mirror and tilt your chin up, so that when you look down your nose into the mirror, you can see your entire eyelid. Dab concealer or dust translucent powder on your upper lids. Blend well with a sponge or lightly pat with a fingertip to cover veins and prevent creasing.

Step 2:
Before applying liner, determine your eye shape. If eyes are close-set or round, line only the outer corners. Otherwise, line the entire upper lid.

Step 3:
Gently pull your eyelid taut at an upward angle. Beginning at the inner corner, draw small, connected dashes along the top lashes. Be sure to stay close to the roots so there is no skin visible between the lashes and the liner. To make eyes look bigger, extend the liner slightly beyond the outer corners.

Step 4:
Use a cotton swab to fix mistakes. For larger messes, dip it in makeup remover.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadow - $25 - in 11 striking shades: Thunderstruck - metallic pearl, Static Age - metallic silver, Black No. 1 - metallic gunmetal, Paranoid - metallic cobalt, Danzig - metallic violet, Iggy - metallic mermaid green, Electric Warrior - metallic citron green, Thrasher - metallic gold, Synergy - metallic bronze, Doce - metallic copper, Raw Power - metallic mahogany - with maximum pigment and a long-wearing, polished metal finish.

The idea of metallic shadow kind of freaks me out and I had visions of looking like some sort of brightly coloured circus clown... the colours are vibrant so I wouldn't use most of them over the whole eyelid - but they are great as an accent colour and amazing as a liner - the texture is creamy and they glide on really smoothly so lining is super easy!

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Liquid lipticks that last from Kat Von D and Stila - with swatches!

Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick - $24 - in 25 shades that include 16 new ones: Noble - petal pink nude, Bow N Arrow - fawn nude, Lovesick - mauve nude, Requiem - soft lilac, Melancholia - rose blush, Lolita - chestnut rose, Mother - dusty mauve pink, Berlin - warm rose, Beloved - soft coral, Double Dare - cocoa blush, Backstage Bambi - vivid hot pink, A-Go-Go - bright orange-red, Santa Sangre - poison apple, Outlaw - brick red, Nosferatu - blood crimson, Bachlorette - dark reddish fuchsia, Bauhau5 - deep raspberry, Vampira - deep reddish burgundy, Exorcism - ripe blackberry, Damned - black cherry, L.U.V. - rich violet, Susperia - bright lavender, Ayesha - rich lavender, Echo - satin navy blue, Witches - pitch black - which offer high-pigment, long-wear, full-coverage colour infused with natural comfort-enhancing ingredients including vitamin E and sunflower seed oil with a smooth, true matte finish.

I was worried that because they are so lasting and matte that they would feel heavy and dry - not so, they are so light you will forget you are wearing anythng!  Global Kat Von D Makeup Artist, Erik Soto also has a great tip for multi-tasking your liquid lipstick  - just place a dab of the lipstick on the back of your hand and mix it with a bit of primer - then with your BeautyBlender lightly blend into the cheeks - instant long-lasting blush!

 

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Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

Sephora Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick - $29 - in 15 matte and shimmer shades including 5 limited edition shades inspired by breathtaking sunsets along the coastlines of Italy: Fiery - deep red, Beso - true red, Tesoro - orange red, Carina - vibrant coral, Dolce - nude cinnamon sheen, Bellissima - pale neutral pink, Fiore - hot pink, Patina - dusty rose, Aria - magenta plum, Amore - deep plum sheen, Amalfi - coral pink, Venezia - bright red, Bella - bright pink, Como - bright violet, Rosa - bubblegum pink - with creamy full-coverage that is highly-pigmented and weightless on the lips, provides intense hydration thanks to vitamin E and avocado oil and stays put for up to six hours of continuous wear that won't bleed or transfer.

Como 

Available at select Shoppers Drug Mart locations, Murale, Sephora, murale.ca and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

A brush with contour greatness from Kat Von D, Stila, Tarte and Sephora - and a contour palette to covet from Anastasia Beverly Hills!

Kat Von D Shade + Light Contour Brush - $43 - a dual-ended brush that is ergonomically designed with an angled end for contouring and a tapered dome end for highlighting.

Stila Shade and Shape Custom Contour Brush - $49 - synthetic hair brush with a flat head for contouring and a goat hair angled brush for highlighting and streak-free application.

Tarte Bronze and Glow Contour Brush - $41 - a double-ended contouring brush that buffs on instant dimension and creates the illusion of a slimmer appearance.

If you don't love double ended brushes because you like to store your brushes upright:

Sephora Pro Contour Brush #79 - $43 - a tapered brush that is ideal for applying highlight and contour made with a blend of high-grade natural and synthetic fibers.

Sephora Pro Contour Highlight Brush #80 - $43 - a layered bristle brush made with natural fibers at the base to add strength and synthetic fibers to add bend strength that lightly deposits pigment while offering control and precision when applying product.

Give your new brush a workout with a comprehensive kit:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit - $52 -with six shades: three for highlighting and three for contouring: Light to Medium - Java, Vanilla, Fawn, Havana, Banana, Sand; and Medium to Tan - 10K, Peaches & Cream, Macchiato, Nutmeg, Havana, Espresso - with blendable formulas to sculpt and define features.

Darker shades are ideal for shading and defining, while lighter shades sculpt and enhance features. Removable and refillable, the set contains all the color needed to start expertly emphasizing eyes, cheekbones, nose, and jawline

Everything shown is available now at Sephora and sephora.ca - Stila and Anastasia Beverly Hills can also be found at Murale and murale.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Stuff your stocking with tiny treasures from Kat Von D, Burt's Bees, The Body Shop and Sephora!

Kat Von D The Star Studded Look - $24 - with three deluxe-size favorites for eyes and lips including: Immortal Lash 24HR Mascara - 24-hour wear mascara with a silicone Power Spiral brush. with a three-in-one design that incorporates a spiked stem that thickens each lash as it coats from root to end; Tattoo Liner in Trooper - a waterproof liquid pen eyeliner with a superfine and super flexible tip that allows you to glide fluidly across the lash line for a variety of looks, resulting in an intensely pigmented, satin finish that's fade-proof, run-proof, and smear-proof ; and Studded Kiss Lipstick in Underage Red - a 10-hour wear lipstick infused with Vitamins A, C, and E to keep lips supple, and a subtle crème brûlée scent for an experience that's extra sweet.

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

Burt's Bees Burt's On The Go - $14.99 - an adorable canvas pouch filled with conveniently sized (and carry-on friendly) products and includes: 70g Naturally Nourishing Milk & Honey Body Lotion; 8.5g Mini Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream; 10 Facial Cleansing Towelettes with White Tea Extract; Beeswax Lip Balm and Pomegranate Lip Balm.

Available at drugstores across Canada and online at burtsbees.ca.

The Body Shop The Jolly Lippy Lolly - $20 - a collection of five juicy, moisturizing pot lip balms including: Strawberry, Raspberry, Satsuma, Watermelon and Passionberry inside a fun lollipop box.

Available at The Body Shop and thebodyshop.ca.

Sephora Fresh Beauty To Go - $34 - a set of four full-size products that aim to make you look naturally beautiful and include: Hydrating Power Blush in No. 10 Romantic Rose; Full Action Extreme Effect Mascara in 01 Black; Color Adapt Gloss; and Removable Colorful Eyeshadow Shimmer in No. 68 Satin Corset along with an easy application tutorial to achieving a fresh and natural no-makeup look.

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - impactful liners from Kat Von D, Make Up For Ever and mark.!

Kat Von D Lightning Liner - $25 - in 6 fun, richly pigmented metallic shades: Jett - balck with silver shimmer, Hyde - deep brown with bronze shimmer, Fyfe - khaki green with gold shimmer, Hex - deep burgundy with plum shimmer, Juno - forest green with emerald shimmer, Poe - purple with violet shimmer - with a precision brush tip with fine, flexible fibers that glide across the lash line depositing just the right amount of product for precise fluid application in a click pen that ensures that the product is always fresh and never dry.

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

Make Up For Ever Artist Liner - $23 - a super-slim, ultraglide pencil in 15 vivid shades with matte, metallic, iridescent and diamond finishes: Matte Black, Diamond Black, Matte Anthracite Grey, Iridescent Taupe Grey, Matte Navy Blue, Iridescent Turquoise, Matte Majorelle Blue, Iridescent Khaki, Iridescent Pop Green, Iridescent Tree Green, Matte Bright Brown, Matte Dark Brown, Metallic Bronze, Matte Plum, Iridescent Purple - with an ultracreamy, highly pigmented formula that is incredibly easy to apply and provides intense color payoff for long-lasting definition that stays put. Featuring a twist-up pencil with a super-slim tip, Artist Liner allows for precise application without the hassle of sharpening. Use it to apply ultrafine lines or smudge it out for a smoky effect.

Available at Sephora, sephora.ca and Make Up For Ever boutiques.

mark. Waterproof What A Line Max Liquid Eyeliner - $12 - in 6 richly pigmented shades - 2 matte: Black and Electric Cobalt; and 4 shimmer: Steely Gleam, Chocolate Gleam, Forest Gleam and Plum Gleam - with a precision-tip foam applicator that allows you to create a fine or thick line and a waterproof formula that lasts all day long without smudging.

Available from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Kat Von D Studded Love Lipstick - with swatches!

Kat Von D Studded Love Lipstick - $26 - in 30 shades with several different finishes: Noble - matte petal pink, Agatha - matte pink nude, Lovecraft - matte berry beige, Lolita - matte dusty rose, Cathedral - matte coco rose, L’Ecole des Femmes - matte salmon pink, A Go Go - matte bright orange, Countess - matte hot coral red - Adora - metallic candy apple red, Underage Red - matte bright crimson, Hexagram - matte blood red, Archangel - matte rusty red, Hellbent - matte fire engine red, Bachelorette - matte dark reddish fuchsia, Backstage Bambi - matte vivid hot pink, Sexer - matte fluorescent pink, Lullabye - matte magenta violet, L.U.V. - matte rich violet, Wonderchilde - iridescent neon lilac, Coven - matte lavender, Wolvesmouth - metallic berry, Prayer - matte deep mauve, Bauhau5 - matte deep raspberry, Vampira - matte deep reddish burgundy, Homegirl - matte black cherry, Motorhead - matte black red, Poe - shimmer navy, Slayer - matte pitch black, Thin Lizzy - sparkling brick copper and Gothica - shimmer bronze - 

That drenches lips with bold color and is formulated with Color Cushion Technology that combines 10-hour wear, one-swipe payoff, and velvet touch comfort to leave lips feeling supple. Infused with vitamins A, C, and E, an antioxidant complex that leaves lips feeling soft, and the Crème Brûlée scent provides a subtle, sweet experience when you apply it.

Most of all, I love the studded case - it's badass!

If you like a matte finish that really is flat and not kind of shiny like some of the recent matte lines are then you will appreciate the ones in this line - here are a couple of them - the one downside to flat colours of course is that they highlight every wrinkle and flaw in the lips so make sure you exfoliate well beforehand!

Sexer

Lovecraft 

Available now exclusively at Sephora and sephora.ca.

 

- Lisamarie -

Powder your way to skin perfection with Kat Von D, Buff'd, GOSH, mark. and Maybelline!

Kat Von D Lock-It Powder Foundation - $41 - with a budge-proof, 24-hour formula and 17 shades including 5 shades of Light, 8 shades of Medium and 4 shades of Deep - that is buildable and evens out the complexion while hiding imperfections - all without the need for touch-ups. As well, it's smudge and sweat-proof and won’t cake or crease and the velvety texture wears with a breathable, light touch with a flawless, matte finish.

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

Buff'd Mineral Makeup - $20 -  available in a mind-blowing 68 shades of cools, neutrals, beiges, warms, goldens and olives and if you still can't find one to suit in all of those, they will even custom blend one for you.
Not only is there a choice of colour, you also choose the formula to suit you best: 

Original: a great full-coverage foundation with fantastic oil absorption and natural UV protection. ingredients: titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, mica, iron oxides, ultramarines.

Light: specifically for those who prefer a lightweight foundation that still offers buildable coverage and great oil absorption. ingredients: mica, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, iron oxides, ultramarines.

Concealing: made with a touch of kaolin clay offering even better coverage with greater oil absorption. Ideal for those with combination to oily skin and a great spot concealer. ingredients: titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, iron oxides, kaolin clay, mica, ultramarines

And while I like a powder foundation a lot, I find this loose type very messy - I'm well aware that I'm a slob! So if you are likewise gifted, do yourself (and your bathroom counter) a favour and pick up a sifter jar at the beauty supply store - the mesh top keeps your brush from picking up too much powder and making a mess!

Can't decide on the best shade? Order a sample or two for $1.75 - or just need to refill your pot or have one of your own? A refill is only $12.80!

Available online at www.buffd.com.

GOSH BB Powder - $20 - available in 3 shades, it offers a flawlessly matte finish with a light moisturizing coverage and blends flawlessly with the original GOSH BB Cream or can be worn on its own for a more natural look.

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart.

mark. Great Finish Pressed Perfecting Powder - $14 - in 7 shades: Very Light, Light, Light Medium, Medium, Medium Dark, Dark and Deep - keeps shine under control with a lightweight formula that provides an instant, natural-looking finish that can be used over foundation or on its own.

Available from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind The Perfector Skin-Smoothing Powder - $14.99 - in 4 shades: Fair, Light, Light/Medium and Medium - combines pressed powder and smoothing primer to resurface and perfect skin that won't cake or settle, while adding a touch of radiance for a younger looking skin instantly.

Available at drug and mass merchandisers across Canada.

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