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Colourpop Ultra Blotted Lip Review & Swatches: Deja Vu, Candyfloss, Zuma, Cherry On Top

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ColourPop recently launched two new lip formulas, the Blotted Lip and the Ultra Blotted Lip . The Blotted Lip was originally introduced with the Alexis Ren Collection in February, and the Ultra Blotted Lip is new for Summer 2017. I purchased Deja Vu when the Alexis Ren collection launched, and immediately loved the formula. When I heard the were expanding the line and even introducing a liquid version, I had to try them!  Clockwise from top right: Zuma Ultra Blotted Lip, Deja Vu Blotted Lip, Cherry on Top Ultra Blotted Lip, Candyfloss Blotted Lip. Lets start with the blotted lips. They retail for $5 USD each from the ColourPop website, and are available in 11 colours. Three of these 11 colours are from the Alexis Ren collection and come in the black packaging. The blotted lip has a creamy formula that is very comfortable to wear. It goes on semi-sheer and is build able to achieve the intensity that you want. They have a matte finish that feels almost powdery, and softly refle

MAC Fruity Juicy Prep and Prime Fix + Review

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The Fruity Juicy collection by MAC Cosmetics was released in North America on May 18th. This collection has been hyped all over Instagram because of its bright and tropical gorgeous packaging.... and we're all suckers for beautiful packaging! Everything in the collection is adorned with papayas, bananas, pineapples, coconuts, and hibiscus flowers, giving us the summertime vibes that are oh-so-needed after a long winter! The one item that I was particularly interested in from the collection was the Prep + Prime Fix +  setting spray. Every youtuber, beauty guru, and blogger has raved about this setting spray and it's magical ability to make your products look flawless on the face. Surprisingly, I had never tried this product before! With this limited edition release, I knew now was the time! The Fruity Juicy Fix + has a soft coconut scent that is not overbearing. I find that the scent fades shortly after application, so it doesn't feel like you are spraying your f

Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Skincare Review!

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So, I overhauled my skincare routine... Tarte recently had a friends and family 30% off sale, and I took full advantage of it! After trying samples/travel sizes of these Tarte products , I had been wanting to purchase their full-sized skincare products for a while, and was waiting for Sephora's spring 15% off sale to do so, but when Tarte was having 30% off a couple weeks before, I jumped on the chance! I purchased the Deep Dive Cleansing Gel , Drink of H2O Hydrating Boost Moisturizer , Frxxxtion Stick Exfoliating Cleanser , Rainforest of the Sea Setting Mist , and Tarteguard Tinted Moisturizer .  Clockwise from Top : Drink of H2O Moisturizer, Frxxxtion Stick, Rainforest of the Sea Setting Spray, Tarteguard Tinted Moisturizer, and Deep Dive Cleansing Gel.   Deep Dive Cleansing Gel retails for $30 CDN and is described as a "daily brightening face cleanser and waterproof makeup remover". I have been using it daily with my Foreo Luna  cleansing brush. It cr