It’s no secret that I love matte liquid lipstick. Ever since every brand and their dog have been releasing their own formula, that’s pretty much the only lip product I’ve been wearing.
A couple weeks back I got this box from L’Oreal Paris containing their new Colour Riche Matte lipsticks and lipliners. I think we’re all familiar with Colour Riche, however, these new ones are their first matte lipstick collection (crazy, right?).
Available in 16 shades, these are formulated with pure-colour pigments to create intense colour. They also have blurring gels and mattifying ingredients to create a soft focus and matte effect on the lips. Wear is long and colour feels comfortable thanks to the jojoba oil.
I received 12 of the shades (not sure if there are only 12 in Canada or not, the info from earlier was from the U.S. site). Colours range from nudes to pinks, purples, taupes, orange, and reds. They also have three of the Exclusive Collection shades down in tandem with Eva Longoria (a pink and a red) and Blake Lively (a red). Both ladies are spokespersons for L’Oreal Paris.
In addition to the lipsticks, they also released a collection of matte lipliners to coincide with the lipsticks. Not sure how many there are in the collection, but the shade range on these are awesome. They really do go with the shades of the lipsticks.
I spent all week swatching these bad boys and although they aren’t a liquid lipstick, but rather the traditional formula, they are pretty awesome. I love the shade range, since there are some classic colours in here, as well as some super fun ones (At the Drop of a Matte and Matte Mandate). You guys know I love nudes, and there is no shortage of them here (or in the lipliners – there’s three different nude shades!).
I was very impressed with the longevity of these lipsticks. The lighter ones didn’t really last that long, but the deeper colours stayed on for most of the work day (I did maybe one touchup, if that). For a red colour to stay on that long, that definitely deserves a mention.
I really liked both the lipsticks and liners. They both applied very creamy, especially the lipliners. The lighter colours do go on a little sheer, so you may have to pack the colour on. The deeper ones don’t apply as opaque as a liquid formula, so again, you may want to do a few swipes of colour to get the shade you want. It’s honestly hard picking a favourite since they are all so stunning (even the ones I didn’t think I would like as much – like Eva’s Pink).
Overall I’m very impressed with these and will definitely be incorporating them into my daily rotation (especially the liners since they have such an awesome shade range). I highly recommend you check these out in person if you find them at your local drugstore. They are listed on L’Oreal Paris’ Canada website, so they are probably already in stores.
Will you be picking up any of the new L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Matte lipsticks or liners?
Please note, I received this product from PR. All opinions are my own.
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One thing that everyone needs in their makeup collection is a good makeup remover. I have tried tons of them and usually have found that the best ones out there are the kinds that mix with oil or are micellar waters.
Bioderma started the micellar trend and although I still love their product, my giant bottle that I got in Paris back in 2014 is still sitting in my medicine cabinet half full since I’ve been using different ones from various brands. Almost everyone has gotten on the micellar trend since it’s an amazing way to remove your makeup gently and easily.
Although I just talked about Garnier on Wednesday’s post, they also have some new skincare products that came out recently that have been proving to be amazing. The Micellar Water with Argan Oil is actually the best of both worlds as it’s a micellar solution with argan oil in it (could it possibly by the best makeup remover ever?). It was created to tackle long-wearing makeup since the long-wear formula is so popular right now (you know those matte liquid lipsticks I’m always raving about? Yeah, those are hard to remove). This formula is designed to effectively dissolve waterproof, long-lasting and intense-coloured makeup, as well as get rid of any impurities or dirt. Oh, and it’s also fine to use on sensitive skin.
The idea is to shake the bottle before using the product, as the combination of the two mixed together will help you remove stubborn makeup. Skin is left feeling soft and cleaned.
They also offer the formula in makeup removing wipes as well, which make it easier for travel and just all around general easiness of removing makeup (there’s nothing like wiping your face with a makeup wipe).
I received both of these products, and unfortunately the makeup removing water spilled all over the box, leaving me with a little bit of the product to try out. I do agree that this is a good makeup remover, but I don’t think it’s the best I’ve tried out. I’ve been using L’Oreal’s Micellar Solution and been loving that one. With that being said, keep in mind, I had a tiny bit left in the bottle, so I didn’t really get a fair representation of it.
As for the wipes, those are amazing. I’ve been swatching bold-coloured matte lipsticks all week and one wipe of those things take the colour right off. They smell good and are super gentle on the face as well; no rubbing needed. I highly recommend their wipes, there are 25 in a package and retail for and SRP of C$9.99 (which I feel is a little steep for 25 wipes, but they are amazing).
If you are a facemask kinda gal (and really, who isn’t?), Garnier has also released some new masks in their line up. Although I would love to do them more often, I have a bunch of face masks in my collection since I bought a whole ton when I had a stopover in South Korea earlier this year. The Garnier SkinActive Moisture Bomb Sheet Masks are inspired by the leading-edge skincare trend in Asia and are designed to replump, energize, and give you healthy, glowing skin.
There are two formulas to choose from, Super Hydrating Mattifying and Super Hydrating Soothing. The mattifying mask is designed for normal to combination skin and includes green tea, hyaluronic acid and hydrating serum. It’s designed to rebalance skin for mattified, purified skin with tighter pores.
The soothing mask contains chamomile, hyaluronic acid, and hydrating serum and is for dry and sensitive skin. It’s supposed to relieve sensations of tightness (after three applications) for intense rehydration and more comfortable skin.
The masks are designed to be worn for for 15 minutes and contains half a bottle of serum. They retails for a SRP of C$3.99 each. I tried the mattifying mask yesterday and was actually quite impressed with the product. Usually when I wear sheet masks, I find the bottom part of them starts to come off after a couple minutes or so. This one stayed on my chin for the whole time and even when I went to take it off, there was still product there (meaning that I could have worn it for way longer than the 15 minutes they recommend). I also noticed you apply these a little different as well. First you put it on your face, then peel off the top layer of film. There is no need to rinse off the formula after you throw away the mask. I already cleansed my face prior to applying it, so I just applied some eye cream and a tiny bit of moisturizer to my face afterwards. My skin felt super hydrated and fresh.
I was surprised about how much I really enjoyed these masks. I do feel like they are bit pricey at $4 for one mask, however, it’s definitely a better quality mask then the ones you buy for five for $10. These aren’t an everyday thing, but something great to wear on a Sunday night when you’re watching Keeping Up With the Kardashians with your girlfriends.
If you’re looking for some new skincare add ons for your existing collection, I highly recommend these products from Garnier, especially the makeup wipes and the masks, they are a must for anyone!
What’s your favourite micellar solution and face mask?
Please note, this post contains products sent by PR. All opinions are my own.
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BB creams aren’t really new to the beauty community anymore. I remember when Western brands first started coming out with their own versions and it took the beauty community by storm. Now most brands have their own BB cream in the line up and it’s always something nice to wear for those that like a little bit of coverage with a chock full of benefits.
One of the first BB creams I ever tried (maybe even the first one), was the Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector, a name I always thought was way too long for what it is, a BB Cream. Even though I’ve tried a handful of BB creams from different brands, I still find that the Garnier one is one of the best out there (at least here in North America).
Garnier has come out with a few different versions of the formula since they first launched the original, so naturally I was excited to try out their brand-new one, the BB Light Nude Effect Moisturizer.
This new BB cream is enriched with apricot oil, Vitamin C derivative, and Vitamin E. The antioxidants come together with light mineral pigments that adapt and adjust to the colour of your skin tone to provide you with a beautiful coverage. The product goes on white and then once you blend it in, it adjusts to the colour of your skin like magic!
This product promotes four benefits: lustrous flawless finish; colour matching formula for a wide range of skin tones (always a plus, especially since most people get darker in the summer months); fades the look of fine lines and imperfections; and provides lasting hydration for 24 hours. So to sum it up, it’s a colour-matching foundation and moisturizer all in one.
Since I love using BB creams during the summer months (they are so easy to apply and light on the face), I was super excited to give this a try. I was confused by the white formula at first but was super happy and impressed on how it changed colour to suit my skin tone. You can either use it alone to provide some coverage on your face, or you can wear it underneath a powder foundation if you want a little more coverage (although to be honest, this stuff alone gave me a fair bit of coverage).
The BB Light Nude Effect Moisturizing Cream launched this month and retails for an SRP of C$19.99. Really, this product is for anyone. Love to wear makeup? Pick it up for days where you want something a little lighter on your face, or apply it overtop of a face sunscreen before the beach. Don’t like to wear makeup? This acts as a double agent, giving your skin moisture and coverage. Honestly, you can’t go wrong with this one.
Have you tried Garnier’s BB Creams? Which is your favourite BB Cream?
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