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Loose powder eyeshadows are some of my faves. I like to apply them with a wet brush for a darker evening look and with dry brush for a translucent daytime look. Aromaleigh (a US-based company) sent some samples my way and I really liked them. (My personal tip: always use a brush to apply loose powder makeup. You finger won’t work. It’ll only leave a powdery residue all over your cheeks.)

Mineral makeup is perfect for achieving flawless, lightweight coverage. Plus, these eyeshadows range from dark to bright to shimmering to matte.   But what I like most about Aromaleigh is the choice. There are almost 500 different shades and finishes to choose from. Though it can sometimes be tough pick the perfect one, I love being able to match my eyeshadow to my outfit without breaking the bank.

My personal faves from this line are Moth, Arabesque and Mireille (pictured). They have a lustrous, sparkling finish. I know mattes are in but I can’t help but love me some shimmer for the evening. The eyeshadows retail for only $8 USD each. With the current exchange rate, it’s almost the same in Canadian funds. You can purchase directly from the Aromaleigh website and they accept Paypal, as well. If you’re an avid online shopper like myself, then you know Paypal is always a trustworthy friend and a safe and simple way to buy.

If you’re not sure which shades are right for you, you can opt to purchase samples of the colours for only $1 USD. So you can try it out and determine whether or not you love it before you buy a full-size one.

Which eyeshadow shades are you lusting after? If you’re a brown-eyed gal trying to pass off the practically invisible green speck in your eyes as hazel eyes, then I suggest Arabesque. It really enhances the barely there green. Not that I know…because my eyes are hazel, not brown

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A few weeks ago, the lovely gals at Sephora invited me to check out the new items that would be sold in stores and online this spring. Truth be told, I almost lost my composure in there–surrounded by all that beauty booty. I felt like a kid in a candy store! But I digress…

After taking a quick peek around the room, I gravitated toward one particular table–the Tarina Tarantino table. It was an explosion of fuchsia (which just so happens to be my colour!) and was covered with jewelled compacts and intensely coloured makeup.

See more of the Tarina Tarantino collection after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

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I just got my hands on the new MAC & Milk limited edition collection this morning and I’m already loving it. The collection features items pro MAC makeup artists will be using during Fashion Week in NYC (which started yesterday). These staple items that no makeup artist can go without include skin care products, lipsticks, glosses, eyeshadows, mascara, foundation and more.

This morning, I played with the Mineralize Skinfinish Natural pressed powder and a lipstick in Freckletone. The powder is super light and has a matte finish. I like that it doesn’t look thick or heavy. The lipstick got my attention because of it’s neutral peach colour (super trendy this season), but it’s the creamy texture that won me over.

The MAC & Milk collection is available exclusively online and only until February 22, 2010. If you’re lusting after the natural makeup trend this season, then you definitely need to check this collection out.

Mineralize Skinfinish Natural (pictured): $30

Lipstick: $16.50

Eyeshadow: $17.50

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Lusting after smouldering eyes? Cargo Cosmetics is bringing you one step closer to getting just that with their new Dare To Play kit. With a picture diagram showing you exactly where to apply each shade, you should have virtually no trouble accomplishing the combined-colour look yourself.

For step one, choose from three creamy eyeshadow bases. The hues are neutral and adapt to all skin colours. Apply the matte base to your entire lid. Then choose one of the five intense shades in step two and apply it only to the outer corner of your eye. Step three is a pop of colour that will illuminate your eye. Select a shade that complements the colour you chose in step two and apply it only to the centre of your lower lid.

My personal tip: Apply your makeup with an eyeshadow brush and blend the colours together with a smudger brush or your finger for a smoother look.

This kit retails for $45 and will be sold at independent boutiques where Cargo products are sold and Sears at the Toronto Eaton Centre. For a full list of retailers in Canada, click here.

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Find out what our friends over at Cosmetics Magazine discovered in beauty this week:

Stila sparkles with new formula

Stila is a brand that has gone through its share of ups and downs over the past five years.  Luckily, it seems to be back on track for spring with an innovative eye palette. (Click here for the full story from Cosmetics Magazine.)

Bourjois Paris unveils 16-hour eye pencils

Bourjois Paris is introducing six new Khol & Contour eye pencils exclusively at Shopper’s Drug Mart and Pharmaprix this month. (Click here for the full story from Cosmetics Magazine.)

Sneak peek: Clarins to unveil first soap for face and body

Next month, Clarins will launch a Gentle Beauty Soap, a natural formula that can be used for both face and body. It’s a first for the French beauty brand. “It’s 100% biodegradable and 99.9% of its ingredients are of natural origin,” says Clarins’ Danielle La Roche. (Click here for the full story from Cosmetics Magazine.)

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