Product Review: Borghese Splendore All Over Body Bronzer

Reviewer: Cinnamon Kitten  

Brand: Borghese  
Name: Splendore All Over Body Bronzer
Size: 354 mL / 12 fl. oz.  
Price: approx. $29.50 USD  

What it says in the press release:
This bronzing powder comes with its own brush, so you can give a sun-kissed glow to your body (or face), all without looking unnatural or heavy. Apply as much or as little as desired for just the right amount of "no sun required" glow. What it does:
- provides a subtle shimmer and sun-kissed glow
- skin looks natural, bronzed and flawless
- talc-free, fragrance-free and mineral-oil free

Now that summer is coming to a close, my friends and I are looking for ways to keep that summery glow as long as we can. I've never been one for bronzers - I think because most of the time my skin is too fair and bronzers generally are much darker than I require. Blush is usually the way I go, but Borghese's bronzer seems lighter than mot and had a nice shimmer to it, so I figured I'd give it a try.

To use, you twist the neck of the brush to the right and shake it (the brush) gently to release some powder. To finish, just twist the neck to the left and the brush closes up and keeps powder from spilling out.  

To Purr About:
- built-in, large brush makes it convenient for application
- not that dark, gives a nice, shimmery glow  

Claws Out:
- a little too much shimmer for me for day-wear, but kind of nice when going out in the evening or on weekends
- doesn't really give you a tanned, bronzed look
- takes a little getting used to as you can't really see the powder on the brush  

Final Comments:
If you're looking for a deep, tanned, bronzed look to match your summer look, this probably isn't the bronzer for you. But, if you're looking for a subtle, shimmery "glow", this is a really nice product.

I appreciated the large, built-in brush, although because the powder comes out within the brush when you shake it, it's a little hard getting used to how much product there really is on the brush since you can't see it that well.

A really light touch is necessary, so I generally ran the brush across the back of my hand first in order to ensure I didn't get too much product when applying it to my face. The powder is light and shimmer and does leave skin with a nice "glow". But again, this probably isn't something I would wear to the office every day, but it's nice for going out with friends or a dinner date. :)

Rating (out of 5):  

Disclosure: A free sample of this product was received by Cinnamon Kitten

image: borghese.com

Product Review: tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Reviewer: Cinnamon Kitten

Brand: tarte
Name: Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush
Size: 5.6 g / 0.20 oz
Price: approx. $33.00 CAD

Shade Tried: Natural Beauty

Where to buy: Sephora, tartecosmetics.cm

This was my second purchase in June for my $50 spend and I was excited to try a new blush (lately I've been using the super-popular NARS Orgasm) and who can resist anything that promises to last 12 hours.


Product description (from Sephora.com and tartecosmetics.com): "Infused with natural clay harvested from the banks of the Amazon River and naturally baked by the sun, this nutrient-rich blush benefits all skin types for a fade-free flawless finish for an amazing 12 hours.

The soft blush is great for all skin types:
- Oily skin: Amazonian clay minimizes oil in and around pores to balance skin and keep product in place
- Dry skin: Amazonian clay hydrates skin naturally to restore moisture so your blush wears better & longer
- Dull skin: Amazonian clay improves the appearance of skin clarity and skin texture
- Combination skin: Amazonian clay is completely intuitive; gives skin an overall smooth & even appearance

Doesn't have mineral oil, parabens, petrolatum, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate, synthetic fragrance.

To Purr About:
- love the compact and embossed blush
- very vibrant colours
- blends effortlessly
- lasts a long time
- the shade I bought (Natural Beauty) is so vibrant that a little goes a very long way

Claws Out:
- not sure if it really lasts 12 hours


Final Comments:
I was very excited to try this blush, although I had a very difficult time picking a shade (there are 8 lovely shades). I finally settled on Natural Beauty because it looked like a nice deep flush and reminded me of my current blush (NARS Orgasm).

My first attempt in using this blush was a bit of a disaster because I wasn't expecting how intense the colour would be and used too much. But after removing the blush and trying again, I had much better luck. Now, after a few weeks of using it I'm much better at taking the right amount of blush with my brush.

This blush has really vibrant colour and a little goes a long way. The blush lasts quite long (although mine hasn't lasted 12 hours yet) and it goes on very easily and blends really well.

I love this blush and I love the compact it comes in - it's very pretty and contains a nice large mirror.

Even though I don't think that it really can last 12 hours, I still love this blush and think it's definitely worth the money!

Rating (out of 5):




Disclosure: This product was purchased Cinnamon Kitten
image: cinnamonkitten.blogspot.com

Product News: NARS Summer 2011 Collection

Brand: NARS
Name: Summer 2011 Collection

"The Summer 2011 Collection is a range of warm, sophisticated, shimmering shades, punctuated with shots of vivid, nature-defying colour. Eyes are washed in icy sea foam, silver-green and frozen turquoise. Lips are infused with mandarin orange gloss and hot pink matte colour. The look is finished with nails in bold sunflower yellow or matte opaque white for a modern, edgy effect that's strictly NARS."


Trio Eyeshadow, $45 USD
Delivers a cool wash of colour to lids. Wear each richly-pigmented hue solo for a delicate look or layer for a more nuanced effect.
- Cap Ferrat: inspired by the Alpes-Martimes region in southeastern France. icy sea foam, silver green and icy turquoise

Duo Eyeshadow, $33 USD
- Dogon: named for the Mali-based culture, this metallic taupe (with icy green sheen) and charcoal black duo eyeshadow delivers an unexpected twist on an otherwise neutral colour combo. when blended together, the shades create an iridescent green cast on the charcoal hue
- Exotic Dance: metallic white with silver sheen and metallic gold

Soft Touch Shadow Pencil, $24 USD
A smooth and creamy soft touch shadow pencil that can be swiped on lids and blended with fingertip. As a liner, a highlighter or a base for powder shadows, it lends eyes a clean, brilliant look.
- Queen: a majestic and modern citrus gold glitter


Highlighting Blush, $27 USD
Wear alone or over other cheer products as a highlight or for added dimension.
- New Order: a soft pink blush with gold and silver shimmer


Lip Gloss, $24 USD
Wear this lip gloss alone or over other lip colours for a shinier look with added depth.
- Wonder: shiny, sheer mandarin orange lip gloss laced with pink and gold shimmer

Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, $25 USD
- Bolero: pink cantaloupe

Pure Matte Lipstick, $25 USD
- Carthage: named for the string of cities that line the Gulf of Tunis, this matte, hot pink hue saturates lips with rich, bold colour.

Lipstick, $24 USD
Wear alone or with other lip products.
- Mayflower: nourishing, sheer raspberry lipstick delivers subtle colour with a shimmery finish


Nail Polish, $17 USD
- Ecume: an opaque white nail enamel
- Kismet: metallic sunflower

images: press release

Product News: MAC Fashionflower Collection

"A stylish fusion of the floral and the fashionable in a summer colour collection that evokes the cool side of the hottest season. Join these rare blossoms and succumb horticulturally to a bouquet that's equal parts fleur and couture!" (from the website)

I know that everywhere I look, most of the beauty trends for this Spring and Summer are bright, bold, intense colours. And who can blame anyone for wanting to pile on the super-bright colours after a long winter? But, I think that MAC's Fashionflower collection is also a nice look for Spring/Summer. Light and sweet - I love everything in this line!


Eye Shadow, 1.5 g / 0.05 us oz, $17.50 CAD
Get a cultivated connection to the greenhouse and the fashion house with daisy-debossed Eye Shadows in scintillating summer shades perfect for every budding beauty! Limited edition.
- Fresh Daisy: frosty white yellow
- Aqua: aqua blue
- Lucky Green: frosted midtone lime
- Free To Be: bright true coral
- Groundcover: midtone warm grey


Lipstick, 3 g / 0.1 US oz, $17.50 CAD
Colour plus texture for the lips. Limited Edition.
- Mlle: light white pink
- Summer Shower: light aqua
- Growing Trend: midtone taupe nude
- Ever Hip: bright creamy coral

Lipgelee, 15 ml / 0.5 US fl oz, $17.50 CAD
A soft jelly-textured glosser for the lips. Squeezes on. Distributes evenly and easily via its special slanted tip. Moisturizes and conditions the lips. Limited Edition.
- Fashionflower: pale pink
- Now In Season: pale yellow
- Budding Beauty: pale coral


Beauty Powder, 10 g / 0.35 US oz, $30 CAD
Unfolding and flourishing, perennial prima donnas embrace the growing trend of faces lightly dusted with daisy-debossed Beauty Powder. Limited Edition.
- Light Sunshine: pastel neutral pink with soft gold and pink sparkles
- Alpha Girl: soft peachy pink with gold nuances

images: maccosmetics.com

Gift Idea: tarte ring it in mini cheek stain and reusable ring set

Brand: tarte
Name: ring it in
Price: $25.00 USD / $33.00 CAD

This mini trio of our best selling, t5 infused natural cheek stains is back with new, limited edition shades and fashionably adorned with a reusable, universal-fit ring.

The botanical formula of these 3new natural cheek stains keeps pigments truer and as always allows you to blend into skin for a finish that's fresh and dewy.

Formulated without: parabens, petrolatum, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate, sythetic dyes, synthetic fragrance

3 new shades:
- luster: bronze champagne
- vivid: vibrant pink
- flawless: golden coral

skinvigorating™ ingredients:
- acai fruit extract: fight free radicals and promotes cell regeneration
- goji berry extract: antioxidant rich and nutrient dense super fruit
- pomegranate extract: high concentration of antioxidants and vitamin c
- acerola extract: brightens and helps fight skin damaging free radicals
- maracuja extract: reduces redness, irritation and inflammation of the skin

image: press release

Gift Idea: NARS Sweet Disposition Mini Multiple Set

Brand: NARS
Name: Sweet Disposition Mini Multiple Set
Price: $40 USD


A lovely collection of 3 mini Multiples for eyes, lips, and cheeks, in shades that shimmer, highlight, and sculpt. The creamy formula blends effortlessly, making these multi-tasking masters are a must-have for the holidays.

Includes:
- Orgasm
- Luxor
- Malibu

image: narscosmetics.com

Product Review: Rimmel Lasting Finish Blendable Powder Blush

Reviewer: Suziesaurus

Brand: Rimmel
Name: : Lasting Finish Blendable Powder Blush
Size: 0.15oz. / 4.5g
Price: approx. $5 USD

Shade Tried: 003 Pink Rose

From their website: "Blendable powder blush. Long lasting. Natural sheer finish. Smudge resistant."

To Purr About:
- available in 4 fun shades
- looks very natural
- blends very well
- very light feeling
- super compact and convenient - not messy to carry around
- comes with a brush for application
- affordable price

Claws Out:
- none really

Final Comments:
I’ve been using mineral foundation, powders and blushes lately and it’s been a while since I used a blush that didn’t come in a loose powder form so I wasn’t sure what to expect. But after just a few uses I was in love with this product.

At an affordable price point this blush not only blends easily and well into with my foundation, but it gives a nice natural healthy looking glow. In addition it comes with a convenient brush applicator and I was quite surprised that the small flat brush would give such a natural looking application. I also love that I can carry this blush easily in my purse or makeup bag for easy touch-ups without adding much bulk to my already bursting bag.

Rating (out of 5):





Disclosure: A free sample of this product was received by Cinnamon Kitten

image: press kit

NEW Product: NARS Beautiful Life & Only You Palettes

Brand: NARS
Name: Beautiful Life & Only You Palettes

This fall, NARS is introducing 2 new palettes packaged in a compact in a NARS-logo zippered case.

Both palettes include 2signature NARS cheek products chosen to complement the lips or eyes - whether deep and sultry, or light and fresh. Complete with a range of shades to be worn together or alone, the glamorous combinations are limitless.


Beautiful Life Lip and Cheek Palette, $55 USD
Row of 4 lip colours:
- Sexual Healing: sheer, shimmering pink blossom
- Honolulu Honey: satin, flesh-toned beige
- Roman Holiday: sheer, delicate pastel pink
- Funny Face: semi-matte fuchsia
Row of 2 Multiples:
- Copacabana: glistening pearl
- Orgasm: peachy pink with shimmer

Only You Eye and Cheek Palette, $65 USD
Row of 4 eyeshadows:
- Alhambra Duo: left side: metallic rose mist
- Mekong Single: espresso fused with gold
- Eurydice Duo: left side: electric aubergine
- Pandora Duo: right side: matte black
Row of 2 Blushes:
- Hungry Heart Duo: iridescent gold ivory
- Orgasm: peachy pink with shimmer

image: press release

NEW Product Collection: NARS Fall 2010 Collection

Launched on July 15 (seems a little early for a Fall Collection, but oh well!) the NARS Fall 2010 Collection is an assortment of bright, matte colors and cool shimmering shades.


Blush, $26.00 USD
Made with transparent pigments to avoid heaviness. Provides a sheer, natural hint of colour.
- Douceur: a soft pink-brown hue imparts a honeyed brown kiss of innocence on cheeks.

Single Eyeshadow, $23.00 USD
Longwearing, crease resistant colour in sheer wearable formulas. These richly pigmented powders blend effortlessly and can also be used wet for precisely lining the eyes.Richly pigmented, micronized powder formula provides improved wear and feel
Effortless blending.
- Daphne: named after Daphne Guinness, this is a deep-violet eyeshadow
- Mangrove: a soft yellow laced with lime
- Coconut Grove: a dark chocolate-cum-taupe named for Miami’s magical neighborhood on Biscayne Bay

Lipstick, $24.00 USD
Exceedingly longwearing, nourishing and non-drying, with Vitamin E.
- Rouge Basque: inspired by the inside cover of a book from the famed French countryside, François Nars envisioned the quintessential red from the Basque region

Lip Gloss, $24.00 USD
Serious shine and sexy colour. Extremely wearable and versatile shade, lip gloss may be worn alone or over other lip products for heightened drama. Ultra-shiny and highly pigmented. Convenient wand application.
- Strawberry Fields: serious, yet sexy shine in a bright pink

Soft Touch Shadow Pencil, $24.00 USD
Easy, portable, long-wearing application. These jumbo sized pencils have versatile functionality to shade the lid, line, or highlight the eye. Smooth, creamy texture delivers a smooth, velvety feel to the eye and make for easy blending and an ideal base for layering with a powder shadow for increased color intensity. Easy and seamless blending
- Palladium: a sparkling turquoise that rocks with all the vibrancy and sex appeal of its namesake NYC hotspot

Duo Eyeshadow, $32.00 USD
The same longwearing crease resistant formula as NARS single eyeshadow, in uniquely paired color combinations. Worn together or alone, all duo eyeshadows can be applied sheer or built up for a more dramatic effect. All powder eyeshadows can be used wet or dry. Richly pigmented, micronized powder formula provides improved wear and feel. - Tzarine: platinum gold infused with silver is paired with a bold, steel grey
- Rajasthan: an exotic pair of shadows playing glazed almond against cool charcoal


image: press release

NEW Product Line: MAC Pret-a-Papier

"Craft-paper couture - an inspired idea cut like a pattern and whipped up into a seamless spectrum of parchment-to-vellum beiges with an occasional, clever colour spill, coral among the most au courant. Avec Prêt-à-Papier, a new couture star is born!" (from the website)


Eye Shadow, 1.5 g / 0.05 us oz, $17.50 CAD
Highly-pigmented powder. Applies evenly, blends well.
- Bamboo (matte): a light golden beige with peachy undertones
- Tissueweight: frosted pale peach
- Cut to Fit: frosted red bronze
- Memorabilia: dirty purple
- Gazette Grey: dark green grey with gold pearl

Chromagraphic Pencil, 1.36 g / 0.04 US oz, $17.50 CAD
A creamy, soft-point pencil ideal for use as a liner, or to outline and define designs. Provides a bold, intensely smooth application with a well-defined, pigment-rich line.
- NC15/NW20
- NW25/NC30

Impeccable Brow Pencil, 1 g / 0.03 US oz, $18.00 CAD
A classic creamy, long-wearing brow pencil, with an easy-to-sharpen point. Fills in, defines, and colours with precision. Provides a natural matte finish. Makes the brows look impeccable.
- Taupe: mid-tone dirty taupe
- Dirty Blonde: cool light brown

Paint Pot, 5 g / 0.17 fl oz, $20.00 CAD
A highly pigmented eye colour that goes on creamy but dries to an intense, vibrant finish. The next generation of a popular MAC formula, Paint Pots maintain all the intense traits of its inspiration. Long-wearing, colourfast. Creates seamless coverage without weight or caking. Blends smoothly over the lids. Cream-based.
- Groundwork (satin): mid-tone neutral taupe
- Coral Crepe (satin): soft coral

Studio Fix Lash, 7 g / 0.24 US oz, $15.50 CAD
Dramatically defines lashes to provide the sweep and definition that make lashes pop. The new lightweight mousse has a colour-rich formula that gives smoother coverage. Applies with a specially designed moulded brush that singles out lashes to provide them with fast, root-to-tip coverage.
- Black Fix: black


Lipstick, 3 g / 0.1 oz, $16.50 CAD
Colour plus texture for the lips.
- Archetype (lustre): sheer light gold
- Dressmaker (lustre): creamy light peach coral
- Made to Order (lustre): creamy midtone dirty coral
- Kraft (amplified): creamy midtone brown

Tinted Lipglass, 4.8 g / 0.17 us oz, $16.50 CAD
A unique lip gloss that can create a high gloss, glass-like finish or a subtle sheen. Designed to be worn on its own, over Lip Pencil or Lipstick, Tinted Lipglass is the perfect product for creating shine that lasts. It's pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic colour. It contains Jojoba Oil to help soften and condition the lips. Tinted Lipglass is packaged in a convenient bottle with a sponge tip applicator that provides a quick, smooth, even application.
- C-Thru (cream): soft peached-beige with shimmer
- Fold and Tuck: midtone bright coral with soft pearl
- Pret-a-Papier: dark reddened bronze with pearl

Powder Blush, 6 g / 0.21 us oz, $22.00 CAD
Colour for the cheeks and face.
- Instant Chic: mid-tone muted coral
- Garb: light golden suntan

Mineralize Blush (Duo), 3.5 g / 0.11 US oz, $27.50 CAD
A limited-edition Mineralize Blush featuring 2 shades swirled into an abstract pattern. Delivers the sheer colour and soft, dimensional pearl finish of all MAC Mineralize powder formulas.
- Light Over Dark: orange yellow melange / deep brown

Nail Lacquer, 10 ml / 0.34 us oz / $14.50 CAD
Revolutionary new high gloss formula. Provides no-streak/no-chip finish. Contains conditioners and UV protection.
- Brown Bag: midtone warm dirty beige
- Originality: sparkly copper bronze

images: maccosmetics.com

NEW Product Line: MAC Too Fabulous

"Lips and cheeks get the pretty young thing treatment. Cremesheen Glass makes its comeback with six exciting new shades and three requested bring-backs! Add Mineralize Blush duos and Lip Pencils to delight and define. All Too Fabulous!" (from the website)

Cremesheen Glass, 2.4 ml / 0.08 us fl oz, $21.50 CAD
A lip finish that fuses the creamy, sheen-filled nature of Cremesheen Lipstick with the shine of MAC Lipglass. Soft, comfortable, non-sticky. Use as a top layer to its namesake Lipstick or on its own.
- Boy Bait (cream): light neutral beige with pearl
- Partial to Pink (cream): light creamy yellow pink with light gold pearl
- Fashion Scoop: clear pink
- Over Indulgence: neutral brown
- Deelight: mid-tone neutral
- Double Dare: coral red
- Richer, Lusher: peach coral
- Loud & Lovely: blue pink
- Just Superb: dirty neutral pink

Lip Pencil, 1.45 g / 0.05 us oz, $15.50 CAD
A pencil designed for shaping, lining or filling in the lip. Lip Pencils have a smooth, creamy texture that is perfect for lining the lips or filling them in. They are long-lasting and the colour of Lip Pencils is protected by Vitamin E, which acts as an anti-oxidant, and they contain emollients that moisturize the lips. Lip Pencils can be worn alone, with Lipstick, or Lipglass.
- Naked Liner:light neutralpearl
- In Synch: bright yellow pink
- Trimmed in Pink: bright blue pink
- Mouth Off: deep peach coral
- Boldly Bare: dirty red brown
- Chestnut: intense brown

Mineralize Blush (Duo), 3.5 g / 0.11 us oz, $27.50 CAD
A limited-edition Mineralize Blush featuring 2shades swirled into an abstract pattern. Delivers the sheer colour and soft, dimensional pearl finish of all MAC Mineralize powder formulas.
- Rhapsody In Two (frost): Shade 1: light pale pink / Shade 2: pale peach
- Chic Couple (frost): Shade 1: light yellow brown/ Shade 2: dark peach
- Two Virtues (frost): Shade 1: light blue pink / Shade 2: light violet
- Bi-Tone (frost): Shade 1: rose pink / Shade 2: copper bronze
- Buddy Up (frost): Shade 1: dirty rose / Shade 2: neutral yellow pink
- Sun & Moon (frost): Shade 1: neutral brown / Shade 2: pink brown

images: maccosmetics.com

NEW Product Line: MAC Riveting

"Rock Goddesses are never afraid to strut their stuff and step up to the spotlight. This is a rock-steady metal collection that pays homage to their strength and power! A fashion trend, true, but oh-so-much more is what makes these girls Riveting." (from the website)


Penultimate Eye Liner, 1 g / 0.03 oz, $20.00 CAD
A liquid pen-style liner that provides the ultimate precise, bold line in a rich, deep carbon black shade. Goes on fluidly, in one steady stroke, to style any fashion of eye line.
- Rapidblack: true black

Lipstick, 3 g / 0.1 oz, $16.50 CAD
Colour plus texture for the lips.
- Bubbles (glaze): shimmery warm white
- Metal Maven (frost): pale frosted silver
- Show Orchid (amplified creme): vivid hot pink
- Riveting (glaze): mid-tone dirty mauve taupe

Tinted Lipglass, 4.8 g / 0.17 oz,, $16.50 CAD
A unique lip gloss that can create a high gloss, glass-like finish or a subtle sheen. Designed to be worn on its own, over Lip Pencil or Lipstick, Tinted Lipglass is the perfect product for creating shine that lasts. It's pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic colour. It contains Jojoba Oil to help soften and condition the lips. Tinted Lipglass is packaged in a convenient bottle with a sponge tip applicator that provides a quick, smooth, even application.
- Rock Out (frost): light icy silver with pearl
- True Babe (cream): creamy mid-tone bright blue pink

Powder Blush, 6 g / 0.21 us oz, $22.00 CAD
Colour for the cheeks and face.
- Dirty Plum: deep plum
- Full Fuchsia: very bright iridescent fuchsia

Nail Lacquer, 10 ml / 0.34 us oz / $14.50 CAD
Revolutionary new high gloss formula. Provides no-streak/no-chip finish. Contains conditioners and UV protection.
- Wham Bam Glam (matte): cool dark taupe
- Studded (matte): true silver with pearl
- Black Enough? (matte): black

images: maccosmetics.com

Product Review: Covergirl TRUblend Minerals Blush

Reviewer: Suziesaurus

Brand: Covergirl
Name: : TRUblend Minerals Blush
Size: 8 g
Price: n/a

Shade Tried: Natural Rose

I still use Covergirl's TRUblend Pressed Mineral Foundation, so when I ran out of blush I decided to give their mineral blush a try.

From Covergirl’s website: "Gentle mineral blush gives skin a healthy-looking flush of color. Wear TRUblend Microminerals Blush alone or layered over TRUblend Microminerals Foundation for a naturally flawless look."

To Purr About:
- available in 2 shades
- very light and airy feeling
- affordable price
- comes with a blush brush for application

Claws Out:
- not convenient to carry around for touch-ups
- 3 piece container (blush canister, brush canister and brush) is a bit clumsy
- brush is not very good quality and is very clumsy to hold/use

Final Comments:
I am a huge fan of mineral makeup products. I find that the end result is very polished, but natural look. This product is no exception – it is light and airy and not cakey at all. Also, the colour is very natural and gives me a nice complextion.

I would rather this product not come with a brush as it is bothersome to remove the brush from the brush canister to apply the product. In addition the lack of brush handle makes holding the brush clumsy.

Rating (out of 5):



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Disclosure: A free sample of this product was received by Cinnamon Kitten.

image: covergirl.com

NEW Product: benefit sugarbomb

Brand:benefit
Name: sugarbomb
Size: 12.0 g Net Wt. / 0.42 oz
Price: approx. $28 USD

I'm a huge fan of benefit's face powders, and use both dandelioni and 10 almost daily, so I'm excited to see what this new little box brings!

Benefit's latest little box powder, sugarbomb, has 4 different shades (rose, shimmering pink, soft plum and peach) that you blend together to create a "sugar rush flush".

As with all the other benefit box powders, this one comes packaged in the cardboard box with a soft, natural-bristle flush brush.

image: benefit.com

Product Review: Lise Watier Illuminating Powder

Reviewer: Suziesaurus

Brand: Lise Watier
Name: : Nuits magiques Illuminating Powder
Size: 13 g
Price: $32 CAD

Lise Watier as usual has come out with a sparkling product line which is perfect for the cold season.

"A combination of precious powders to illuminate the face and body. Apply a small amount on the cheeks and forehead or as a luminous halo on the entire face. For the body apply on the décolleté and shoulders for a shimmering veil effect. Paraben free."

To Purr About:
- adds a nice, subtle glamorous glow
- very light (didn’t add another heavy layer to my makeup)

Claws Out:
- doesn’t come with an application tool
- a little too subtle on my skin tone

Final Comments:
I love Lise Watier products, and I definitely love that they come out with holiday centric products like this gem.

I really enjoyed the fact that this product was super light and airy feeling – I could barely even tell it was there so it sat comfortably on top of the rest of my make- up. As for the look, the powder gave my skin a nice little shimmer, and although a bit subtle I still think it does add a nice glow for those wintery parties, so I will definitely be finishing off my make-up routine with this.

Rating (out of 5):



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Disclosure: A free sample of this product was received by Cinnamon Kitten.

image: lisewatier.ca

NEW Product: The All Nighter All Over Shimmer Powder

Brand:The All Nighter
Name: All Over Shimmer Powder
Size: n/a
Price: $18 USD

The All Nighter All Over Shimmer Powder is an all-natural highlighter that you can use on your hair, face and body.

A multi-purpose loose powder that's formulated with silk, rice and minerals and gently scented with a touch of cinnamon, the All Over Shimmer adds a glow to anywhere you want a bit of sparkle.

Packaged in an easy-to-use jar with a puff applicator, the All Over Shimmer Powder is:
- paraben free
- aluminum free
- talc free
- cruelty free
- all natural
- eco-friendly
- for all skin tones

image: stylingpowder.com

NEW Product Line: MAC Magic, Mirth and Mischief!

"Magic, Mirth and Mischief! is what MAC Holiday '09 is made of! All the sparkle, shine and seduction you need to dazzle and delight, with holiday colour to bring out the mischievous minx in each and every one of you. Have a ball!" (from the website)

MAC always brings out a huge collection for the holidays and this year is no different. I love the main collection - full of flirty, feminine colour with a touch of sparkle and shine - perfect for all those holiday parties!


Mineralize Eye Shadow (Duo), 2.5 g / 0.07 us oz, $23.50 CAD
2 coordinating shades of Mineralize Eye Shadow baked together in a single pan compact. A superb way to experience Mineralize’s unique properties: exceptionally sheer and lightweight application, and easy, rich colour. Finishes include super-fine pearl that leave a soft dimensional shimmer on the skin.
- Devil-May-Care: rich light violet; crescent: silver
- Mayhem: dirty brown gold; crescent: silver
- Under Your Spell: light yellow, peach pink; crescent: rich copper
- It's a Miracle: deep blue burgundy; crescent: gold
- Midnight Madness: dirty grey brown; crescent: gold
- Blue Sorcery: bright turquoise; crescent: silver

Softsparkle Eye Pencil, $17.50 CAD
A creamy pencil-style liner infused with micro-fine glitter. Soft and easy to apply. Defines and adds sparkle to the top and bottom eye line. Not recommended for use on inner eye rim. Limited edition.
- Iris Accents: pale violet with silver pearl
- Nightsky: true black with silver pearl

Pro Lash, 7.5 g / 0.25 oz, $15.50 CAD
Lengthening, thickening, non-flaking, non-smudging... totally hard-wearing. Apply one coat of Pro Lash for enhanced, defined lashes. For more drama, build up the layers. To layer - apply, allow to dry, then apply again. Pro Lash works the hardest when applied right from the roots of the lashes to the tips. For volume, apply Pro Lash to the top side of the lashes first, and then to the under side.
- Coal Black: honest-to-gooness black


Lipstick, 3 g / 0.1 us oz, $16.50 CAD
Colour plus texture for the lips. What made MAC famous.
- Pervette (glaze): soft bright pink with violet opalescent shimmer
- Surprise me (lustre): mid-tone peach
- Utter Fun (lustre): fuchsia cherry pink
- Total Wow! (glaze): blue pink berry

Dazzleglass, 11.5 g / 0.4 us oz, $25.00 CAD
Lipcolour that dazzles with light and shine to bring an exciting dimensional pop to your lips. Large particle pearls reflect and refract light to mimic the brilliance of quartz and opal crystal. Provides exceptional shine with a crystalline iridescence. Non-sticky, non-tacky, lightweight and moisturizing. Glides on. Wear alone, or layer over lipstick or Lipglass for dramatic effect. Features our signature A·C vanilla aroma.
- Phiff!: sheer yellow peach
- She-Zam: sheer silver with silver and red pearl
- Jingle Jangle: yellow pink with sapphire pearl

Cremesheen Glass, 2.4 ml / 0.08 us fl oz, $21.50 CAD
A lip finish that fuses the creamy, sheen-filled nature of Cremesheen Lipstick with the shine of MAC Lipglass. Soft, comfortable, non-sticky. Use as a top layer to its namesake Lipstick or on its own.
- Ever So Rich (cream): sheer lilac
- Boy Bait (cream): light neutral beige with pearl
- Partial to Pink (cream): light creamy yellow pink with light gold pearl


Mineralize Blush, 3.2 g / 0.1 us oz, $25.00
Baked minerals refined into a powder formula to provide exceptionally sheer and lightweight application. Colour builds lightly, layer after layer, without heavy coverage. Veils and enhances the cheekbones with a luminous, pearlized shimmer.
- Conjure Up (frost): dirty, mid-tone plum
- Superdupernatural (frost): mid-tone coral

Nail Lacquer, 10 ml / 0.34 us oz, $14.50 CAD
Revolutionary new high gloss formula. Provides no-streak/no-chip finish. Contains conditioners and UV protection.
- $$$$$ Yes (frost): metallic silver foil
- Lucky Number (frost): metallic blue pink

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NEW Product Line: Lise Watier Vibrations Collection

Lise Watier's Fall 2009 collection is has some lovely, bright colours, perfect for the season. I love the cute packaging - that pattern always makes me think of autumn (although that may be because it reminds me of school...).

"With its numerous moods and colours, this season's palette includes vivid and luminous shades, while conserving the unmistakable feeling of sobriety and serenity. The collection is presented in attractive compacts with argyle motifs putting forward its striking star shades. " (from the press release)

Eyeshadow Quartet
The fall palette is presented in colours ranging from bright and luminous to muted and sophisticated - an apt reflection of a season filled with contrasts. These silky-textured shadows can be applied separately or together. Paraben-free.
- Vibrations ($34 CAD): a fresh metallic autumn green on the lids, lush, feminine peach and violet tones, and taupe under the eye ot complete the effect. Presented in an elegant checkered case in the same colours. Limited edition
- Les Classiques ($30 CAD): dark brown, frosted beige, golden yellow and charcoal


Metal Ink Long Lasting Eyeliner, $19 CAD
Waterproof and paraben-free, this eyeliner goes on easily with an ultra-precise applicator brush.
- Charcoal: iridescent eyeliner that adds depth and drama to the eyes.
- Golden Khaki: a metallic liquid eyeliner in khaki green

Eye Shine, $16 CAD
The immensely popular Eye Shine collection has a new addition. A waterproof eyeliner that helps you create a smoky eye.
- Smokey Brown: a smoky brown, lightly iridescent shade

Duo Bronze & Glow Face & Cheek Powder, $28 CAD
Powder for the face and cheeks. This dynamic duo of super-silky powders can be used separately or mixed any way you awnt for an even tan and brighter complexion. A multi-purpose 2-in-1 powder that's embossed with the diamond-shaped pattern of the Vibrations collection.


Rouge Gourmand Lipstick, $18 CAD
- Sugar: a soft pink hue with a pearly finish
- Caramel: a rich apricot shade to make lips warm and golden

images: press kit

NEW Product Line: MAC Colour Craft

"Every artist must be daring to hone her craft. Go ga-ga over this dizzying array of new hues. The self-made individuality of arts and craft finds its way in a soaring one-of-a-kind creation: you. Don't skimp on the materials. Get creative!" (description from MAC site)

This is quite opposite to the soft, subtle tones of the Honey collection MAC released earlier, but WOW - I guess if you can't be daring in the summer months, when can you? This new colour collection from MAC definitely makes you want to play with your makeup!


Mineralize Eye Shadow (Quad), 2.2 g / 0.07 us oz, $23.50 CAD
Mineralize Eye Shadow spun into a stylish pinwheel pattern of 4 shades to provide contrasting and complementary colours in a range of glitter, pearl or shimmering mineralized finishes. Limited edition.
- Girlish Romp: dirty violet / yellow gold with gold pearl / light pastel coral / mid-tone pink
- Odd Bits: mid-tone silver grey / dusty rose with gold pearl / dark burgundy / peachy bronze
- Assemblage: white with silver pearl / deep grey / black with silver glitter / warm yellow gold
- Fashion Patch: ice blue / off white / black with silver glitter / light white pink
- Eccentricity: rich gold / light violet / deep plum / rich bronze
- Natural Flare: copper / yellow orange / dirty brown / rich gold

Lipstick, 3 g / 0.1 us oz, $16.50 CAD
Colour plus texture for the lips. What made M·A·C famous. Limited edition.
- Madly Creative: pink neutral with white pearl
- Colour Crafted: milky pink
- Made With Love: bright coral pink
- Trimming Talk: bright fuchsia
- Most Popular: purple with yellow undertone
- Ever Embellish: plum brown with red pearl


Marbleized Lipglass, 5 ml / 0.16 us oz, $21.50 CAD
A marbleized melange of 3summer-light and get-ready-for-fall tones swirled into one high-shine Lipglass formula. Limited edition.
- Mice Mix Up: burnt ginger
- Pretty Pattern: warm dirty beige
- Miss Marple: muted pink
- Funky Fusion: pink coral
- Eclectic Edge: cool violet
- Crazy Haute: blue pink

Mineralize Skinfinish, 10 g / 0.35 oz, $32.50 CAD
A luxurious velvet-soft powder with high-frost metallic finish. Smoothes on: adds buffed-up highlights to cheeks and brows, or an overall ultra-deluxe polish to the face. Limited edition.
- Porcelain Pink: soft pinky coral with gold veining
- Cheeky Bronze: soft golden coral with bronze pearl
- Sunny by Nature: rich bronze with pink pearl

Mineralize Skinfinish (Trio), 10 g / 0.35 oz, $32.50 CAD
A Mineralize Skinfinish featuring 3 complementary shades in a striped pattern. On application provides an overall sheer and radiant effect. Limited edition.
- Smooth Merge: left: soft champagne pink; centre: deep rose; right: pale cool pink
- Triple Fusion: left: soft champagne gold; centre: soft golden pink; right: rose pink with golden nuances
- Warm Blend: left: antique gold; centre: mahogany bronze; right: copper

Mineralize Blush, 6 g / 0.21 us oz, $25.00 CAD
A Mineralize Blush specially created for the Colour Craft collection. Each shade features a rich, shimmering pearl veining in contrasting or complementary tone. Limited edition.
- Daft Pink: deep blue pink with light white yellow veining
- Hand-Finish: light pink with deep gold veining
- Fad-Dabulous: dirty burnt coral with yellow gold veining
- Improvise: mid-tone neutral coral with light white yellow gold veining
- Cheek & Cheerful: mid-tone bronzy brown with yellow gold veining
- Style Demon: dirty brick red with copper veining

images: maccosmetics.com

Product Review: Quo Minerals Matter Blush

Reviewer: Cinnamon Kitten

Brand: Quo
Name: Minerals Matter Blush
Size: 21 g
Price: $20 CAD

Shade Tried: Pink Petal

Made with natural minerals, this blush has other healthy ingredients, including Vitamins E and C. "Packed in a unique spring-loaded compact, simply press the end and the "secret" drawer will open to reveal velvety smooth blush inside.

Available in 3 shades: Pink Petals, Peach Blossom and Whisper Dawn.

To Purr About:
- never got tired of the spring-loaded blush case
- light pink blush had a hint of shimmer, was great for spring and really gave my skin a healthy flush
- compact included a handy mirror
- very light powder, didn't go on heavy, easy to use

Claws Out:
- compact is really bulky and not something you would bring in your bag with you
- would have loved having a brush with this product.

Final Comments:
The blush is very light and easy to use and did give my skin that healthy "glow" that blushes always promise. The novelty of the spring-loaded compact never wear out, but the "compact" is so big, it's kind of unwieldy. Also, with such a huge compact, you'd think that they would have found some spare room to include a small brush to make touch-ups easier.

Rating (out of 5):




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