Make Up For Ever Water Blend Foundation and Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever recently released their new lines of foundation and lipstick: the Water Blend Foundation and Artist Rouge Lipstick. They kindly sent a couple of different shades from each collection to try out. I always love Make Up For Ever's products. I have quite sensitive skin but their products always work well for me. The foundation is very lightweight and doesn't dry out my skin. It also has good coverage. The lipstick is long-lasting, moisturizing and has a nice scent.

Water Blend Foundation ($54 @ Sephora) is a collection of 20 long-lasting, waterproof, transfer-proof water based foundations. It has a unique water-gel texture to offer a smooth and light finish for flawless, long-lasting wear. It provides a dewy finish in a lightweight, sheer and buildable formula. The foundations are made with 80% pro-vitamin B5 infused water so your skin will stay hydrated and moisturized. It is also easy to apply and spreads comfortably.

Artist Rouge Lipstick ($27 @ Sephora) is a collection of 45 bold, intense shades designed to transform your lips. The collection includes velvety matte and lustrous cream finishes, ranging from classic to more vibrant and fashion-forward shades. The lipsticks offer spectacular wear with a non-drying, nourishing feel. The shades are highly-pigmented (the brightest and strongest colour expression yet from Make Up For Ever), making them extremely long-wearing. The cream ones can last up to 8 hours and the matte for up to 10 hours. The tear drop shaped tip is designed for extreme precision application. This new line was launched in collaboration with Icona Pop, the Swedish electro-pop duo.




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Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Brow Pencil

A few weeks ago, I received the new Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Brow Pencil. It is part of Make Up For Ever's new Pro Sculpting Collection. This range takes contouring to the next level with easy to use pro tools and techniques, to shape your face with lights and shadows. The collection includes four pro sculpting face palettes, five pro sculpting brow pencils and four pro sculpting lip tools. Each product is designed to define and enhance your natural beauty. They kindly offered to send me something from the collection to try. I chose the 3-in-1 brow pencil since I never used to do my brows and had been wanting to start. I received #30/Brown.

The brow pencil is a 3-in-1 tool that works to define, contour and highlight your brows for a perfectly sculpted and transformed look using 3 easy steps:

1. Slanted edge - use to colour in and define the brows
2. Brush - use to comb and sculpt the brows
3. Sponge tip - use to highlight and add natural light for perfectly sculpted brows

It is my first brow pencil and I'm very happy with it. It is very easy to use and I love that it still keeps my brows natural looking. It has the glide-on precision of a pencil, with the natural looking effect of a powder so it will not give your brows the very unnatural look.

Purchase it at Sephora: Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Brow Pencil ($32)






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Review: VIIcode O2M Oxygen Eye Mask

At the end of the 18th century, an Austrian doctor by the name of Byrne Victor developed a secret skincare formula that cured skin illnesses and allowed the skin to be born again. This secret formula for "eternal youth" was a favourite of Queen Josephine (the wife of Napoleon). Today, it is the formula for VIIcode's products.

I received a box of their O2M Oxygen Eye Mask last week. The eye mask is meant to eliminate fine lines, dryness, dark circles, puffy eyes, and bags under your eyes. It is meant to be worn overnight; the 8-hour treatment will have you waking up to smooth-looking, bright and radiant eyes! They can be used by women of all ages. For older women, they can help to reduce wrinkles and fine lines. For younger women they moisturize the delicate eye area to prevent pre-mature aging.

The masks contain a variety of special plant oxygen extracts and deep sea biological extracts which allow them to repair the skin around your eyes and help with a range of different issues. Your skin cells will be given additional energy and the ability to self-repair.


HOW TO USE: After cleaning your face, apply each mask gently and firmly to your face under the eyes. Apply them shortly before going to sleep. While you sleep, the masks will strengthen and hydrate your skin. The recommended course of treatment is 2-3 times per week, and 3 boxes overall for long-term effects.

MY EXPERIENCE: I have to admit I was a bit hesitant to try this at first. As I've mentioned in previous reviews, I have quite sensitive skin. I had never heard of this brand before and wasn't sure how my skin would react to it. I decided to try it and figured I'd just remove it if I started feeling irritation around the area. Luckily that didn't happen. The masks are made with all natural ingredients so are safe for all skin types.

After I showered and washed up one night, I applied them under my eyes. Each packet contains 2 small masks; one for each eye. The masks have a gel-like texture, refreshing and cool to the touch. They are easy to apply and stay well on the face. They felt very relaxing actually.

I left them on overnight and removed them when I woke up. They were easy to remove and didn't leave any residue. I then continued on with my usual morning skincare routine and noticed my eyes did feel fresher and brighter.

I felt the masks were a bit big for me though and they did feel a bit uncomfortable at first (because of the size), but after awhile you will get used to them. Especially if you wear them while sleeping.

BUY on Amazon: VIIcode Oxygen Eye Mask ($55/box of 6 packets)

(This is a sponsored post but opinions are my own!)

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Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation Review

Make Up For Ever has long been known for their innovative HD liquid foundations, making them the go-to brand for professionals in the film and television industry. Their formulas make skin look flawless and natural both on and off camera. The brand continuously redefines and elevates beauty standards, most recently with the Ultra HD Foundation. This advanced formula foundation was created for the new era in technology. It looks invisible to the 4K camera and to the naked eye, feeling and looking like a second skin when applied.

With 4K technology displaying images with unbelievable detail, stunning clarity and heightened colour...Make Up For Ever has created the Ultra HD Foundation to meet the demands of 4K technology. Make Up For Ever's Ultra HD Foundation will give you a flawless complexion, excellent coverage, and long-lasting wear while maintaining the natural look of your skin. The oil-free foundation is available in 40 different shades to match all skin tones.


My Review: I received a set of 3 of these foundations a bit more than a month ago. I've been alternating between using them and my usual liquid foundation. Although the foundation was made for use on TV/film, it's also great for every day use. I normally use this one when I want more coverage and need it to last throughout the day. I have combination skin though so after I apply it I need to set it with a powder..and then reapply throughout the day to keep it looking too oily.

My skin is pretty difficult with it comes to makeup. I have very sensitive skin and usually have to try a few different brands (for each type of product) before finding one that I like and also that my skin doesn't react to. As I had not used any Make Up For Ever foundation before this, I was a bit nervous when trying it..half expecting my skin to get irritated by it. But luckily, it didn't have any reaction to it at all. So it definitely is good for sensitive skin.

I really like the silky finish. It gives the skin a bit of a radiant look and provides excellent coverage. It also feels lightweight on the skin, is easy to blend/build up and absorbs quickly into the skin.

Purchase: $50 CDN at Sephora - Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation





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Make Up For Ever Artist Plexi-Gloss

I received the Make Up For Ever "Artist Plexi-Gloss" a few days ago in Nude Beige/101. This lip gloss is available in 35 glossy shades and known for its shocking shine, excessive colour and stay-on power. Whether you are looking for a nude, coral, pink, red or arty shade, pearly or non-pearly, sheer or opaque finish..they have it!

I usually don't wear lip gloss/lip stick because I found most of them irritate my lips and I am allergic to most brands (for lip products). This one is different though. It stays on comfortably all day and I really love it. The shade I got was the perfect nude pink shade I've been looking for. The application stick also makes it very easy to apply.

Dany Sanz, the founder of Make Up For Ever, was inspired by her shiny Plexiglas makeup case to create this lip gloss.

Artist Plexi-Gloss has cracked the code of fabulous shine. The 360-degree reflective beads reflect the light to create a mirror-like shine of the lips.

Each tube has a Superflex applicator. One swipe over the lips is all it takes to lacquer your lips for up to 5 hours. The applicator is split down one side, so that it fills with gloss through a soft foam material. The flat side is used to roll the colour across the lips and draw the lip contour with precision, while the rounded tip fills the Cupid's bow.

Make Up For Ever Artist Plexi-Gloss ($23) can be found at Sephora!



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