This week I'm obsessed with... Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Demi'Glow Light-Diffusing Highlighter!

Nothing hides a multitude of skin and lifestyle sins like a good highlighter - which these days is...

 

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Demi'Glow Light-Diffusing Highlighter - $54 - in 9 shades: 01 Pretty Purlz - soft pearlescent shimmer; 02 Prosecco - soft light gold shimmer; 03 Tutu Much - soft pink shimmer; 04 Loo$e Change - soft light copper shimmer; 05 Yum Rum - soft rose gold shimmer; 06 Rich Hunnie - soft golden honey shimmer; 07 Trophies In Truffle - soft deep gold shimmer; 08 That'$ Rich - soft warm bronze shimmer; 09 Java Jitt'rs - soft deep bronze shimmer

- a long-wearing, natural looking formula with a silky-soft feel that’s infused with superfine pearls, designed to flatter every tone for a low-key glow along with butterfly lavender extract to improve the appearance of fine lines. The smooth-glide, no-grit feel blends into skin without disturbing makeup and resists sweat and humidity.

 

I don't usually love powder highlighters because I always feel like they are just sitting on the top of my skin and look unnatural - but this one feels like it is soaking into my skin and just leaving a radiant finish behind - almost like a wet powder if that makes any sense! It has a skin-tone based shade range so that probably also helped with it giving a more natural look. My only complaint would be that the powder is super-delicate, I dropped the case a couple of feet into the sink and cracked it so I would recommend keeping and using the plastic cover that goes over the powder inside the case to help protect it.

Available at Sephora stores across Canada and online at sephora.ca - the Sephora website says they are limited edition, I hope that's not true but in case it is, don't wait to grab yours!

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Physicians Formula The Greatest Hits Butter Bronze & Glow Face Palette

Physicians Formula The Greatest Hits Butter Bronze & Glow Face Palette - $14.99 - with 4 fan-favorite bronzers, blush and highlighter from the Butter Collection including: two Murumuru Butter Bronzers in Light Bronzer and Deep Bronzer; a Murumuru Butter Blush in Vintage Rouge; and a Murumuru Butter Highlighter in Tropical Sands so you can smooth, sculpt, and contour to your heart’s content. 

 

Not only do the powders look great, they also feel amazing - made with a blend of murumuru butter, cupuaçu butter and tucuma butter from the nutrient-rich Amazon, this skin-loving makeup is packed with essential fatty acids and pro-vitamins that soften, condition and moisturize the skin.

 

You can find some of the Physicians Formula holiday gift sets at Shoppers - but this one you will have to order on Amazon - but there is still lots of time to do it before Christmas! (or if you are in the US you can get it in person at Walgreens)

 

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - Physicians Formula Butter Dream Team Face Palette

If all this wonderful warm weather has you realizing just how long it has been since you have seen sun or been on a vacation - and your skin shows it - then help is on the way - fake it until you make it with:

 

Physicians Formula Butter Dream Team Face Palette - $25.99 - achieve a gorgeous tropic glow with a palette chock full luxuriously smooth butter blended bronzers, blushes, highlighter and face powder that seamlessly work together to create the look of a tropical vacation dream. Palette includes: Murumuru Butter Bronzer in Bronze; Matte Monoi Butter Bronzer in Deep; Murumura Butter Blush in Saucy Mauve; Butter Believe It! Blush in Pink Sands; Murumuru Butter Highlighter in Champagne; and Butter Believe It! Face Powder in Translucent

 

Made with a blend of murumuru butter, cupuacu butter, and tucuma butter from the nutrient-rich Amazon, this makeup is packed with essential fatty acids and pro-vitamins that soften, condition, and moisturize the skin. As well, they are talc-free and are extra-breathable, making them a perfect match for those even with sensitive skin. A few swipes of this palette will have you looking like you just got home from a tropical vacation - the coconut-y scent will help with that feeling too!

 

Available now at drugstores across Canada including Shoppers Drug Mart.

 

- Lisamarie -

3 items I love from the Quo Beauty Halloween collection (and will want to use all year round)!

Love the drama of Halloween makeup but hate spending money on something that you will only use for one night?! Fear not, Quo Beauty is here with a collection that you will be reaching for all year round and I have a top 3 fave from it:

 

Quo Beauty Limited Edition Gold Glitter Drops - $12 - add a sparkly finish to cheekbones, collarbones or an all-over face glow - post Halloween you will still need the glow, just use more sparingly! I would love it regardless just for the wonderful skull container - you will need to go in-store for this one, it's already sold out online!

Quo Beauty Eyeshadow Palette in Sweet as Honey - $25 - with lots of metallic shades to use liberally for a glittering Halloween eye look or deep shades for extra drama - post Halloween these shades will make for a beautiful wash of colour with the deeper colours adding the perfect pop of colour to the crease or as a liner!

Quo Beauty Lip Contour Pencil in Red Wine - $12 - perfect for lining in preparation for for deep Halloween lipstick and creepy blood effects - post Halloween I plan to use lightly all over my lips, blend in with my finger and top with a layer of lipbalm for a flush of colour that just won't budge (even under masks)!

While you are at the store, check out the Quo Beauty Fall Collection - with a couple of lovely eyeshadow palettes, a face palette, some quick drying nail polishes and my fave:

 

Quo Beauty Liquid Lipstick in Cashmere Scarf - $12 - a creamy liquid lipstick with lots of wonderful pigment in a nude shade that is your lips but better!

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Keep summer going with Catrice, St. Tropez and Maison Margiela!

Catrice Sungasm Face & Body Highlighter - $11.99 - a generously sized, silky soft powder with light reflecting pigments for flawless, radiant looking summer skin all year round. just dust it onto high points of the face, collarbone and neck or wherever else on the body you want a shimmering glow!

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

St. Tropez Purity Vitamins Bronzing Water Body Mist - 200ml - $54 - a lightweight and easy-to-use clear self tanner that simply spritzes onto skin for a supercharged glow and is infused with 95% natural skincare ingredients, hydrating hyaluronic acid, refreshing green mandarin water and vitamin C and D boosters to mimic the effects of the sun, without the damage. Apply day or night with no need to rinse and no transfer onto clothing or bed sheets - Simply spritz and blend with the Self Tan Double-Sided Luxe Velvet Applicator Mitt ($10) - for a sunkissed glow that will develop over 4-8 hours and fade evenly over time.

Also available in a Bronzing Water Serum - 50ml - $39 - designed especially for the face with a water-based texture and powder soft finish that is packed with hyaluronic acid, peach flower extract, green mandarin water and vitamin C and D boosters - known to brighten skin, protect from external aggressors and mimic the effects of the sun, without the harmful effect of UV rays. Apply directly onto skin as a primer or mix with your usual moisturizer/SPF for weightless, golden glow that develops over 4-6 hours.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart, Sephora, Jean Coutu, London Drugs and Rexall stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca, sephora.ca and londondrugs.com.

Maison Margiela Replica Beach Walk - 100ml EDT - $159, 10ml EDT - $38 - a fresh floral fragrance with the scent of salt air, the perfume of sunscreen and the glow of sunkissed skin to evoke the memory of endless summer days with the radiant perfumes of bergamot, lemon, heliotrope, coconut milk, and musk.

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Physicians Formula Butter Collection x Weylie Hoang Palette!

Physicians Formula Butter Collection x Weylie Hoang Palette - $24.99 - a limited edition, all-in-one face palette filled with Weylie-curated shades of Butter Bronzer, Butter Blush and Butter Highlighter for the perfect sunset-inspired glowing look. 

The palette includes:
Two Butter Bronzers in Deep Bronzer and Sunset Bronzer;
Two exclusive Butter Blushes in Apricot and Wildflower; and
Two exclusive Butter Highlighters in Whimsical and Golden Hour.

I'm in love with Whimsical - a soft pink with just a touch of gold, it adds a perfect healthy glow to my skin!

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca or if you are in the US you will only find it at Target stores or online at physiciansformula.com.

- Lisamarie -

Add targeted glow with a stick from Milk Makeup, Nude by Nature and Avon!

Milk Makeup Highlighter Stick in Lit - $37 - a dewy, everyday, champagne-pearl-hued cream highlighter stick that glides on for a natural glow. It’s infused with micro-shimmer and hydrating ingredients like mango butter, peach nectar, and avocado oil along with Milk Melt Technology which  helps it instantly absorb and blend upon contact with body heat, leaving you looking lit-from-within.

The buildable, velvety formula imparts a natural-looking, iridescent glow on cheekbones, brow bones, the bridge of the nose or anywhere you want to add luminosity - want something less natural looking - go ahead and layer it on for a blinding highlight!

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

Nude by Nature Touch Of Glow Highlight Stick in Champagne - $28 - a versatile, easily blendable stick for quick highlighting, creating points of light, intense colour and luminous sheen.

The glide-on cream-to-powder texture is composed of active natural ingredients, including the native Australian Kakadu Plum, known for its abundant Vitamin C content, Quandong and Desert Lime to help provide antioxidant defense - with a fragrance-free formula composed of soft natural waxes including Carnauba Wax and Vitamin E to help perfect the complexion.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

Avon True Color Illuminating Stick in Champagne - $14 - with a luminous pearlescent finish perfect for lifting brows, brightening eyes and highlighting cupid's bow and add a dewy effect that's perfect for dry or mature skin.

The mango seed and cocoa butter cream-to-powder formula locks in moisture, blends easily and melts into the skin leaving behind a luminous glow.

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

- Lisamarie -

Quo 2019 Holiday Collection

As far as I'm concerned it's not really holiday time until the Quo Holiday Collection comes out - and they've really outdone themselves this year! Admire all the pretties and start making your list:

All About Eyes - $65 - create endless looks with a diverse collection of 52 eyeshadows, 5 glitter eyeliners, and 5 eyeliner pencils.

Lip Gloss Trio - $10 - includes three beautiful shades of lip gloss that compliment any makeup look.

Pucker Up Lip Gloss Set - $20 - contained in a large beauty cracker are 8 gorgeous and on-trend shades of lip gloss.

Matte Lip Crayon Set - $20 - set includes 8 trend colours to suit every mood that are great for on the go touch-ups.

Party Perfect Eye Shadow Palette - $30 - contains an assortment of light and dark coloured eye shadows to sculpt, shape and define the eye.

Face Glitter Kit - $20 - set includes a roll-on face and body glitter, gold star stickers and two liner and face stamps.

Winter Rescue Set (face gloss, lip balm, face serum) - $30 - say goodbye to dull skin with
everything you need to get your skin radiant and glowing again! Use the rose-scented face serum to add hydration and soft glow to the skin. Dab gloss onto cheekbones or to areas that need an extra boost of moisture. Finish off by applying the ultra-hydrating lip balm for a soft looking pout!

Starry Night Accessory Kit - $25 - includes gold star face stickers, star and heart-shaped face tattoos and roll-on face / body glitter, perfect for application on your face, collarbone, arms, and more. Just apply to the face and body as desired.

Highlight & Glow Palette - $25 - contains six shades of pressed highlighting powders for intense luminosity.

Face Stick Trio - $25 - includes three cream face stick to contour, sculpt and highlight your face.

Ohh La La Eye Shadow Palette - $25 - includes 12 stunning shades that will help you achieve a dramatic or subtle holiday look.

Glow Getter Illuminating Drops Set - $25 - with 3 shades that can be layered together or used separately to provide a touch of luminosity.

Holiday Ready Makeup Set - $40 - with everything needed for on the go touch ups including a highlighter, cream brush, eye shadow and all over-shadow brush.

Cosmetic Crackers in Rose or Gold - $15 - cute holiday crackers with a beautiful lip gloss inside.

Mega Matte Lip Trio - $22 - pamper your holiday pout with 3 beautiful shades for all occasions.

Multi-Chrome Eye Trio - $22 - achieve a multi-dimensional eye look with these stunning shades of chrome eye shadows.

Lip Gloss Ornament - $6 - doubles as a cute ornament or gift tag - in tree, star, solider, champagne and ornament shapes.

Eye Shadow Duo Ornament - $6 - in 3 shades duos, it makes a perfect gift for your favourite beauty lover and also doubles as a cute ornament or gift tag.

Festive Sponge - $8 -  adorably festive blending sponges in snowman, tree, gingerbread man, penguin and reindeer that make perfect stocking stuffers - use them to flawlessly buff and blend your foundation or other liquid and cream makeup products.

Mini Blush Ornament - $6 - in 2 shades, it makes a perfect gift for your favourite beauty lover that also doubles as a cute ornament or gift tag.

All That Glitters Gold Manicure Set - $15 - includes: nail clippers, nail scissors, nail scoop, tweezers, and emery board.

Lash Allure Eyelash Curler - $12 - get lashes that reach towards the heavens with this luxurious eyelash curler!

Face & Body Tattoos - $10 - temporary tattoos add an unexpected yet stunningly beautiful element to your makeup look.

A Touch of Gold Temporary Nail Stickers - $8 - shimmery gold nail stickers.

Shine Bright Like a Diamond Blender with Stand - $12 - a diamond shaped blending sponge and matching holder to add sparkle and glam to your daily makeup routine - use the larger flat sides to buff and blend foundation, then use the tip for precision concealing and blending.

Party Like a Rockstar False Lash Pack (2 sets of lashes w/ mini glue) - $18 - includes a set of glitzy gold lashes and glamourous faux mink party lashes. Each pair is wearable up to 15 times. and includes lash adhesive.

Heart of Gold Rose Quartz Facial Roller - $20 - a travel friendly rose quartz facial roller that gently stimulates circulation to help relieve tension and the appearance of puffiness.

Beauty On The Go - $20 - includes: mirror, emery board, nail clippers, mini tweezers, blotting papers, hair elastic, foam tip applicators, bobby pins, and mini blending sponge.

Everyday is Spa Day Hairband - $10- a bunny ear style headband to keep your hair out of the way during skincare and makeup routines, and look super cute while doing it!

Gel Eye Mask - $12 - a gold, glittery eye mask that calms and cools the eyes and keeps you looking glamourous while doing it.

Blend & Glow Blending Sponge Set - $25 - a set of 5 sponges to flawlessly buff and blend foundation or other liquid and cream makeup products.

Sparkle & Shine Travel Brush Set - $18 - a 4 piece set including: powder, eye crease, all-over shadow and liner brushes with a sparkling pouch.

Merry & Bright Brush Set - $25 - includes 4 essential, travel sized brushes including: powder, eye crease, all-over shadow and smudge liner with gold handles along with a sequined pouch.

Glitz On-the-Go Brush Set - $25 - includes 6 mini brushes: powder, foundation, fluffy crease, all-over shadow, smudge and pointed liner - that feature show-stopping glitter handles and fit perfectly into a metal canister to help provide the chicest way to store and protect your brushes while on-the-go.

Glam On-the-Go Brush Set - $25 - includes 6 mini brushes: powder, foundation, fluffy crease, all-over shadow, smudge and pointed liner - that feature show-stopping glitter handles and fit perfectly into a metal canister to help provide the chicest way to store and protect your brushes while on-the-go.

Double Duty Brush Set - $35 - includes 3 double ended travel sized brushes: complexion, face dimension and eye - for twice the application perfection, perfectly paired with a glitter gold pouch to hold your beauty essentials.

Glow Beyond Skincare Brush Collection - $35 - includes four tools designed to help elevate your skin care routine and help get the most out of your skin care products: facial cleansing brush, mask applicator brush, facial hydrating brush and scoop primer brush along with a pouch.

Highlight & Go Complexion Set - $40 - includes 3 essential complexion brushes: winged powder, tapered blush and full fan - paired with a trio of complexion powders to help add luminosity and dimension to any look.

Must Have Brush Set with Roll - $55 - includes 10 must-have tools in a pouch: powder brush, blush brush, rounded foundation brush, highlighter brush, multi-purpose brush, crease blended brush, all over shadow brush, liner brow brush, eye shadow smudger brush and rounded concealer brush - that will take your beauty arsenal to the next level with everything you need to create a flawless complexion and build color intensity for a custom look, no matter the occasion.

Sleek & Chic Brush Set - $70 - includes your favorite five essential brushes: tapered blush, blush, angled foundation, flat shader and crease diffuser - paired with a beautiful gold clutch that will make this set the season’s most coveted accessory.

Luxe Links Brush Set - $80 - includes five must-have brushes: powder, flat buffer, angled blush, concealer, winged shadow and liner - that have been paired with a red patent statement clutch for a head-turning night on the town.

Total Indulgence Skin and Beauty Collection - $100 - the ultimate gift for any makeup or skincare lover, this limited-edition brush set is packed full with all of the must-have tools of the trade including 3 skincare tools, 7 makeup brushes and 1 brush roll.

Available now (while they last) at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online here: Quo Holiday online. If you see something you love don't wait - it moves fast!

- Lisamarie -