The Only Makeup You Need This Summer feat. DIOR Backstage
I love testing out new makeup because so many of them have big claims and gorgeous packaging, and yet, they simply don’t perform well. When I find a foundation or concealer that works, I feel compelled to tell everyone because finding good quality makeup is hard!
To give you an idea of what I deem to be good, it has to:
Look natural on the skin.
Apply seamlessly over the skin with both a makeup sponge and fingers - for those lazy days.
Have a diverse colour range.
Not settle into any fine lines or pores.
Be long-lasting.
Not fade or melt in the hot summer months on my combination skin.
Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation comes in 40 shades, has a natural finish that’s buildable coverage, and is water-proof / sweat-resistant. The coverage level on this foundation is medium and yet I find it looks natural on the skin, not cakey - especially when applied with a makeup sponge.
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I had a chance to test the water-proof and sweat-resistant claims at the gym and found that after a sweaty hour-long workout, my makeup was still intact. Even without setting powder!
When it comes to concealer I prefer a full-coverage liquid formula, and Dior nails it with their Backstage Concealer.
With 22 shades the Dior Backstage Concealer “is a caffeine-infused, radiant concealer that delivers waterproof and crease-proof full coverage.” Basically, everything I want in makeup.
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If you’re looking for a long-lasting, natural finish makeup, check out Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation and the Concealer. You won’t be disappointed!
Photos by: Geoff Martin.
Disclaimer: Thanks to Dior, Sephora, and LTK for sponsoring this post. All photos and opinions are my own.
NEW BEAUTY THIS WEEK: BITE Beauty Matte Lipsticks & Neon Nails
Bite Beauty's newest Power Move Hydrating Soft Matte lipsticks are everything we love about the brand. Vegan, cruelty-free, highly pigmented, luxurious colour on the lips. This comfortable wearing matte formula comes in 20 flattering shades. My favourite is Chai - a rich mauve brown that's perfect for fall.
BITE BEAUTY POWER MOVE HYDRATING SOFT MATTE LIPSTICK
$37 CAD exclusively at Sephora
SUGAR MAMA - soft pink
CHAI - mauve brown
HOT TOMATO - bold cool-toned red
Sally Hansen revives last year's NEON Miracle Gel Collection and makes it a part of their permanent collection. They also bring us new limited edition shades for 2021 - Floresc-Pink (shimmery neon pink), Feelin' Grape (shimmery neon purple), Squeeze The Day (shimmery neon orange), Sun-Shine On (shimmery neon yellow), Chill Out (shimmery neon blue).
To make your neon nails pop - start with a base of white nail polish like Sally Hansen's Get Mod. Then apply a couple of coats of your neon shade and seal it with a Shiny Topcoat.
Read my review on the original NEON Miracle Gel Collection here.
SALLY HANSEN NEON MIRACLE GEL COLLECTION
Get Mod - warm white
Floresc-Pink - shimmery neon pink
Feelin' Grape - shimmery neon purple
Squeeze The Day- shimmery neon orange
Sun-Shine On - shimmery neon yellow
Chill Out - shimmery neon blue
Photographed by Nathalie Martin
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Buxom Ash K Holm Palette
Buxom’s newest palette is created by celebrity makeup artist, Ash K Holm. The palette features 12 limited-edition, primer-infused eyeshadows with everything you need to create a bold look.
Buxom’s latest lip product is the Power Line - an always-sharp, chisel-tip lip liner that visibly plumps lips, shapes, and defines. It’s available in nine creamy, matte colours and comes with a built-in blending brush.
BUXOM POWER LINE PLUMPING LIP LINER
CREAMY CHOCOLATE - dark nude
HI-DEF HONEY - neutral nude
BOLD BEIGE - beige
SMOOTH SPICE - warm nude
HUSH HUSH HENNA - cinnamon
RICH ROSE - rose
RECHARGED RUBY - ruby
POWERFUL PLUM - plum
DANGEROUS DOLLY - mauve
REAL RED - true red
Photographed by Nathalie Martin
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The Perfect Summer Lip
ARMANI BEAUTY Lip Power Long Lasting Satin Lipstick
404 Tempting (burgundy red)
400 Four Hundred (neutral red)
502 Desire (medium cool pink)
401 Passione (warm red)
504 Flirt (deep mauve pink)
From left to right
504 Flirt (deep mauve pink)
400 Four Hundred (neutral red)
502 Desire (medium cool pink)
401 Passione (warm red)
404 Tempting (burgundy red)
Photographed by Nathalie Martin
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New Beauty To Get Excited About
Who doesn’t love testing out new beauty products and getting a little mood lifter from a new lipstick or shampoo?
From Givenchy's new lip plumping lip balms to Sebastian Professional's Dark Oil collection - there's a little something for everyone.
Keep reading to learn more.
Givenchy Rose Perfecto Lip Balm 24H Hydration, Sephora, $45
001 Pink Irresistible - transparent pink
102 Feel Nude - cool mauve nude
037 - Rouge Grainé - sheer iconic deep red
If you're a sucker for a tinted lip balm then you'll have to try Givenchy's latest lip plumping balms. The hydrating formula comes in nine shades from transparent coral to sheer red.
Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense, Sephora, $95 - $129
Warm and spicy with key notes of Bergamot, Blue Iris, and Cedar Wood. Perfect for wearing every day.
Givenchy Irrésistible Eau de Parfum, Sephora, $34 - $141
Fruity and floral with key notes of Pear, Rose, and Blond Wood. Givenchy Irrésistible is feminine and addictive.
Sebastian Dark Oil Collection, Ulta, $18 - $48
The Sebastian Professional Dark Oil care line is infused with a special blend of oils, including jojoba and argan oil and is ideal for all hair types.
Sebastian Dark Oil, Ulta, $48
Product Photography by Nathalie Martin
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TESTED: Fenty Beauty's New Eaze Drop Skin Tint. A Minimalist Makeup Dream.
Fenty Beauty's latest product is everything you need right now. The Eaze Drop Blurry Skin Tint is a light coverage tinted moisturizer that leaves your skin looking natural - but like a better version of your skin.
It's perfect for those days when you have to jump on Zoom meetings but you don't want to put on a full face of foundation.
Eaze Drop's liquid formulation blends like a dream with a makeup sponge, brush, or fingers and leaves the skin looking dewy and radiant. In a nutshell, it's a minimalist makeup dream come true.
Available in 25 shades from Light to Deep, Fenty's Eaze Drop Blurry Skin Tint is available at Sephora for $39 CAD.
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THE REVIEW
For starters, I'm a big fan of tinted moisturizers and light coverage makeup. Typically I only wear foundation if I'm in front of the camera or if I have an event, which are all now being conducted virtually these days due to the pandemic.
The packaging for Eaze Drop has a cute shape and the plastic squeezable bottle is similar to that of my other favourite tinted moisturizer from Chanel’s Les Beiges line.
The liquid formula from Eaze Drop is sheer enough so there's a little bit of flexibility with the 25 available shades. (For reference, I'm shade 5, a light-medium shade with warm undertones.)
I love how the texture feels light and smoothes over my skin easily. It also doesn't enhance pores, fine lines, or textures.
Due to the sheer nature of Eaze Drop, I like to use a medium coverage concealer like Fenty's Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Concealer around my under eyes and dark spots to cover up blemishes. That way I get coverage where I need it and the rest of my skin looks natural.
Considering I have combination skin (oily t-zone, normal cheeks), I have to set Eaze Drop with powder otherwise my natural face oils will just melt my makeup away. Sometimes I'll use a setting spray, but I find the makeup stays put either way as long as I set it with powder.
Other than the long-lasting formula, I like that this makeup doesn't settle into my pores, fine lines, nor does it enhance dry patches on my skin.
Overall, this is a brilliant tinted moisturizer that will be replacing my Chanel Les Beiges Tint this summer.
If you're looking for a quick and easy to apply makeup with a natural finish you'll probably want to check out Fenty's Eaze Drop. If you prefer a medium-full coverage makeup, skip it and try Fenty's Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation instead and you won't be disappointed.
Fenty Beauty Favourites
Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint, $39 sephora.com
Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Concealer, $35 sephora.com
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer, $25 sephora.com
Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush, $26 sephora.com
Fenty Beauty CFL Makeup Bag Set, Limited Edition, $58 sephora.com exclusive
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YSL BEAUTY ROUGE VOLUPTÉ SHINE & ROUGE PUR COUTURE LIPSTICKS
If you’re anything like me then you’ve been wearing a lighter version of your pre-covid makeup around the house. My everyday-work-from-home-face consists of a tinted moisturizer, cream blush, mascara, and a tinted lip balm.
One of the lipsticks I seem to be reaching for a lot these days happens to be the YSL VOLUPTÉ SHINE. They're lightly tinted, feel comfortable, and hydrating on the lips, and I love how silky they feel.
If you want to learn more about my thoughts on the Volupté Shine Lipstick and the YSL Pur Couture Lipstick, make sure you click on the video above for my review and color swatches.
While you're at it, be sure to show my lipstick channel some support by giving it a thumbs up and subscribing to LipSick on YouTube.
x, Nathalie
YSL BEAUTY ROUGE VOLUPTÉ SHINE LIPSTICK BALM, $49 CAD
#140 Rosewood In Wild - Light Pink with Shimmer
#142 Rose In Wild - Coral Pink with Shimmer
#141 Rouge In Wild - Red
#139 Burgundy In Wild - Red Brown
YSL BEAUTY ROUGE PUR COUTURE, $49 CAD
#01 Le Rouge - Bright Blood Red
#135 Wildy Rouge - Rich Red Wine
#83 Fiery Red - Brown Brick Red
DISCLAIMER: YSL Beauty lipsticks were provided as PR samples. All opinions are my own.
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Celebrating 20 Years of Armani Beauty With New Shades
This year, Giorgio Armani celebrates 20 years of beauty. To celebrate, the luxury brand is unveiling new shades of its iconic Lip Maestro Liquid Lipstick called the LIP MAESTRO VENEZIA COLLECTION.
Inspired by Venice, the color palette of muted browns, reds, and mauves, consists of five shades: #103 Tadzio (Beige Pink), #208 Venetian Red (Brown Brick), #209 Palazzo (Warm Brown Red), #212 Mistero (Brown Mauve), and #213 Silenzio (Cool Brown).
Known for its rich velvety formula and soft matte finish, these new Lip Maestro shades are exactly what we have come to expect from Armani - luxurious, creamy, and highly pigmented.
The lightweight formula is long-lasting, comfortable to wear, and doesn't dry out on the lips - which is why they remain one of my favorite liquid lipsticks even after so many years.
The LIP MAESTRO VENEZIA COLLECTION is out now at ARMANI-BEAUTY.CA and SEPHORA.
“I believe that beauty comes first from within. My creations are made not to disguise or hide an individual’s personality, but to reveal it.”
- Giorgio Armani
GIORGIO ARMANI LIP MAESTRO VENEZIA COLLECTION, $49 CAD
#103 Tadzio - Beige Pink
#208 Venetian Red - Brown Brick
#209 Palazzo - Warm Brown Red
#212 Mistero - Brown Mauve
#213 Silenzio - Cool Brown
DISCLAIMER: Armani Lip Maestro lipsticks were provided as PR samples. All opinions are my own.
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Fall Beauty: New Goodies You Need To Check Out
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Each week it seems like a ton of new beauty products hit the market and yet there are only a select few worth truly pay attention to.
From rich, warm floral scents like Armani’s latest fragrance, My Way, to juicy cinnamon oil-infused lip glosses from Bite Beauty, here are the newest fall beauty launches you need to check out.
MY WAY by GIORGIO ARMANI
Armani’s latest scent is rich and sensual and everything you want for fall. This floral scent contains notes of orange blossom, tuberose, and vanilla.
NARS SOFT MATTE COMPLETE FOUNDATION
NARS really nailed it with their new Soft Matte Complete Foundation. Just warm it up in between your fingers and apply a thin veil over your skin to get a beautiful, soft diffused glow. The medium-full coverage formula lasts all day and comes in 34 shades.
YSL BEAUTY PURE SHOTS
We love beautiful packaging and this serum by Yves Saint Laurent Beauté is beautiful enough to put on display. Best for combination skin, *ahem, me*, this serum brightens and improves the appearance of skin’s tone while also diminishing the look of dark spots and discoloration for a luminous, even complexion.
YSL Couture Colour Clutch Eyeshadow Palette
This eyeshadow palette features a line up of 10 gorgeous shades and comes encased in a faux-leather luxe exterior that resembles Saint Laurent’s iconic bag.
OPI NAIL POLISH
OPI’s Infinite Shine Nail Polish is long-lasting and chip-resistant, even when you skip the top coat - which is me half the time. Check out the shades Complimentary Wine (a vampy, deep rich Bordeaux) and Fall-Ing For Milan (a neutral-toned shimmery taupe) for a stunning manicure.
JEAN PAUL GAUTIER LE MALE
Jean Paul Gaultier’s latest scent, Le Male, is an intense eau de parfum that’s wonderfully addictive. With top notes of cardamom and the freshness of lavender and iris at its heart, and a prominent vanilla base note, this is something he’ll want to add to his fall fragrance line up.
BITE BEAUTY YAYSAYER LIP PLUMPING LIP GLOSS
I’ve been constantly reaching for Bite Beauty’s new lip gloss ever since it landed in my hands. Juicy and hydrating, the formula naturally plumps lips without the harsh irritating burn that most formulas have, thanks to antioxidant-rich cinnamon oil.
NARS CLIMAX EXRTEME MASCARA
Extreme volume. Extreme black. Extreme performance. The latest mascara from NARS does it all in a single coat.
YSL SLIM GLOW MATTE LIPSTICK
YSL’s Slim Glow Matte lipsticks feature a creamy matte formula that glides over the lips. With twelve gorgeous nude shades in the line up, these long-lasting lipsticks are pretty much everything you need this fall.
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