Fenty Beauty is killing it with the new releases lately.
Last week I reviewed the new Gloss Bomb Colour Drip Lip Creams and just when I thought that would be it for Fenty for a while, she drops a new foundation. Well, kind of…
You’ve probably been seeing the new Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint (C$39) all over your feed lately since it’s the brand’s newest face product. This skin tint is aimed to give your skin a blurred-out effect and a light coverage that is buildable.
Available in 25 shades, this skin tint is easy to apply, blends in wonderfully, and evens out the complexion. It contains a hydrating QuickBlur complex that is perfect for days where you want to wear minimal makeup and will be perfect for the upcoming spring and summer weather (great for the pool or beach).
I received two shades from the line, Shade 4 (light medium with cool undertones) and Shade 6 (light medium with cool neutral undertones). Although the shade range is smaller than her original foundation (with 40 shades), the idea with this product is that it still suits everyone, but each shade actually groups together colours from her original Pro Filt’r foundation.
You can either apply this with a brush or your fingers, but since I find applying these kinds of products more evenly with a brush, I chose to go that route and found that it blended in really nicely and was very sheer on the skin. I did a second coat to build up the coverage and thankfully, for the purposes of this review only, I am currently sporting a pimple on the lower half of my face, which was covered up really nicely after two coats. Also, unlike a more traditional foundation, you can’t really see the product on the skin once you blend it out, so it does a nice job of making your skin look very natural and even.
Fenty also says that this is heat, sweat, and transfer-resistant, and although I could feel it on my face, it didn’t feel heavy at all and I didn’t really notice I was wearing it after a while.
Now the only thing I don’t like about this product is the fact that it doesn’t contain an SPF in the formula. I believe Fenty also released an SPF as part of the Fenty Skin range recently, so maybe they wanted to up-sell on the two products, but typically with a product like this, it would include a sunscreen. I wear SPF everyday, so it’s not a huge deal, but I did find it odd that she didn’t include it in the formula.
Since I’ve been more of a no-makeup girl lately, I actually really like this product and feel like it will get tons of wear this summer and beyond. It really is great for everyday wear and if you are the kind of person who likes to go light with their makeup, then I think you’ll really enjoy this. I can tell you right now, it will definitely be seeing a lot of use as we head into the summer months.
Have you picked up the new Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint yet?
Please note, I received this product from PR. All opinions are my own.
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Let me tell you something, it feels really nice to apply makeup again.
After a year of barely putting on makeup, whenever I have to opportunity to do so, I get so excited and have so much fun applying it. Last week I blogged about the Estee Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Makeup SPF 45, which I was sent last month for their spring makeup masterclass. Along with the foundation they also sent a variety of all stars to create the perfect spring neutral look. Luckily for me, I haven’t tried any of them.
First up is their Pure Color Envy Sculpting Eyeshadow 5-Color Palette (C$63) in Defiant Nude. This palette contains five eyeshadows in both matte and shimmer formulations. This palette has all nude shades, which is my kind of palette since you can either wear it as a day or night look.
This shadow opens up five shadows that are in a creamy formal that glides on the lids and blends out wonderfully. This palette is a good one to have in your collection since it’s such a versatile one and with these shades there are so many ways to wear it.
I do think though that at $63, this is on the pricey side, but I would compare it in price point and formula to Dior and Charlotte Tilbury since both brands offer up five colour palettes that are on the more expensive side of things. I have many palettes in my collection that come with more shadows and perform just as well. With Estee Lauder though, you are paying for the quality and the iconic name and brand, so the price definitely meets the prestige of this product.
Next up is the Little Black Liner eyeliner (C$42). This liquid eyeliner is a double-ended product with a fine tip on one side and a thicker one on the other. The really cool thing about this liner is the fact that you can use it three ways. Use either the ultra-fine tip to define the eyes with precision, or the other end where you can use the flat wedge to create a line, or the thicker side to add drama.
I really like this eyeliner and it’s perfect for creating a cat eye effect, especially if you mess it up often (we have all been there). I find the thinner side perfect for creating the wing, and then the thicker side to fill it in. This liner is also waterproof, smudge-proof, and flake-proof. Unlike the eyeshadow palette, which I feel is a little expensive for only five shades, at only $42, I would definitely pick this one up since I love the two-in-one feature and the colour goes on smoothly, is very dark, and doesn’t smudge. It’s a total winner.
Finally, you can’t do an eye look without some mascara!
Estee Lauder sent over their Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara (C$37), which is a mascara aimed at adding length to the lash.
This mascara is billed to create volume, lift, and curves to an out-of-this-world lash effect. The formula includes three high-volume fibres in a mousse-light texture. Estee Lauder says that it acts like lash extensions, multiplying and elongating the lash. It also has a conditioning lash-advancing vitamin complex to nourish lashes.
As for the brush, the BrushComber Extreme wand has two types of bristles, including flexible fibres to give a maximum amount of formula, as well as solid fibres to comb and separate lashes for definition.
I have heard raving reviews about this mascara but I didn’t really feel like it made my lashes look any better than the mascaras I swear by already. My lashes definitely looked noticeable but I’ve used other mascaras which made them look more long and voluminous. But hey, everyone’s lashes are different and a lot of girls in the call really swore by this mascara. If there is one thing I have learned while blogging about beauty, it’s that these products all work differently for everyone since we all have different hair and skin.
Now don’t get me wrong, I really enjoyed all three products and feel like they work really nice together (especially since our eyes aren’t getting covered up nearly as much as the bottom of our faces). Out of the three products though, the eyeliner is my top choice and feel like it will be a mainstay for my makeup routine this summer.
Have you tried any of these Estee Lauder eye beauty products?
Please note, products provided by PR. All opinions are my own.
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Cleanser, toner, eye cream, serum, retinol, moisturizer, spray, lash treatment, lip balm… the list goes on and on when it comes to skincare.
I have a pretty rigorous skincare routine that includes a lot of products. Doing my day and night skincare routine is actually one of my favourite things to do and it sets the day ahead/calms me before bed. Just when I thought I couldn’t add any more products into the routine, along came Vitamin C.
I recently attended a Zoom event with Skinceuticals talking about their serums and their newest innovation, the Silymarin CF. I have tried Skinceuticals serums before and really loved them, but didn’t really know a ton about them. I just knew they were good (and they were Skinceuticals, so I knew I would love it).
Skinceuticals currently has three Vitamin C serums in their line up, CE Ferulic, Phloretin CF, and now the Silymarin CF serum. I’ve used Vitamin C serums before, but prior to this call I didn’t actually know the importance of adding this to my routine.
Adding a Vitamin C serum into your morning routine is important since it is known to prevent and correct signs of aging, sun damage, and uneven skin tone and texture. Of course not all Vitamin C serums are the same though and it really depends on what your specific skin issue is to find the right serum for you.
So want to find the right Skinceutical Vitamin C serum? Don’t worry, I got you!
Starting first with CE Ferulic, this serum (C$190) is ideal for normal to dry skin. You would apply this in the morning (they recommend four drops) and helps to combat aging, sun damage, fine lines, and wrinkles.
The formula contains 15 per cent L-asocorbic acid, which is a highly potent form of pure Vitamin C that helps to protect against oxidative stress while providing visible anti-aging benefits. It also includes one per cent alpha tocopherol, which is a form of Vitamin E that neutralizes free radicals and replenishes skin lipids. It’s been proven to work well with Vitamin C. Finally, it also has 0.5 per cent ferulic acid, which is a plant-based antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals and enhances the benefits of Vitamins C and E.
CE Ferulic is one of the brand’s most iconic products and although I’ve used it before, I wasn’t quite sure what it did. Now that I know more about the science behind it, I have been incorporating it into my daytime routine every morning. I can’t wait to see the results in a few months once I’m done the bottle.
If uneven skin tone is more your concern and you have normal to combination skin, then take a look at Phloretin CF (C$190), which also combats aging, sun damage, and discolouration.
This serum helps to protect the skin against advanced environmental damage and includes two per cent phloretin, which is a natural product that neutralizes damaging free radicals and helps to improve cell turnover, as well as improve the appearance of discolouration. It also has 10 per cent L-ascorbic acid and 0.5 per cent ferulic acid.
Apply four drops in the morning every day to help accelerate cellular turnover and refine the skin’s texture. It also helps with atmospheric aging, as well as aging caused by the sun’s rays and environmental pollution.
Finally, their newest product, the Silymarin CF (C$190) is a Vitamin C ideal for those who suffer from breakouts or acne. This serum is specifically formulated for those who have oily and blemish-prone skin. It is proven to reduce oiliness, refine skin texture, and visibly improve skin clarity and fine lines.
This serum contains 0.5 per cent silymarin, which is milk thistle extract that helps to prevent oil oxidation and provides antioxidant protection against free radicals. It also has 15 per cent L-ascorbic acid, 0.5 per cent ferulic acid, and 0.5 per cent salicylic acid, which refines pores and helps to prevent skin against breakouts.
Skinceuticals says that with regular use, this serum can prevent breakouts from happening since it targets oil oxidation. It also will reduce oiliness, refine skin texture, minimize pores, and visibly improve skin clarity and fine lines. Although I don’t have acne or suffer from many breakouts, this serum will come in handy to prevent maskne. You can also use it as a spot treatment as well or just apply it to the lower half of the face if you want it to go a long way (which, at $190 a pop, this isn’t something you want to rush through).
I am forever a changed woman and definitely see the benefits of adding a Vitamin C serum into my daytime routine. Right now I’m using the CE Ferulic serum but have the Silymarin CF on hand for backup as well.
These serums are very pricey but Skinceuticals is a medical-grade skincare brand that is only sold at medical clinics or retailers who specialize in these kinds of products. I like getting my Skinceuticals items from Wonder Skincare, which is Canada’s first online medical skincare clinic.
I believe that you can’t put a price on good skin, so if you can afford it, I would say to go for it. Believe me, you and your skin won’t regret it.
Do you use Vitamin C serum in your routine?
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