Product Review: Cover Girl Outlast All-Day Lipcolour

Reviewer: Cinnamon Kitten

Brand: Cover Girl
Name: Outlast All-Day Lipcolour
Size: (topcoat) 1.9 g /0.06 oz; (colourcoat) 2.3 ml / 0.7 fl. oz.
Approx. Price: $9.50 USD

Shade Tried: 593 Nude

I've been trying a whole bunch of those new lipsticks that have been coming out that promise to last the entire day. I must admit, winter is probably not the best time to try these colour-stay lipsticks because most of them are quite drying compared to regular lipsticks/glosses.

Cover Girl's Outlast lipstick is another 2-step product. First, you apply the colourcoat to your lips with the spongetip and let it dry for 60 seconds. Next, you apply the topcoat (which is a regular lip balm type stick. You can keep applying the topcoat throughout the day for extra shine and moisturizing.

To Purr About:
- the colour really does last an insane amount of time. On my first "trial day" I was spending the whole day shopping - I put on one application in the morning around 9 am, shopped, ate, drank and at around 8pm at night I was still trying to get the colour off my lips with no luck (Vaseline did the trick in the end)

- topcoat is very moisturizing and gives a nice gloss to the lipstick

- both products were easily to apply - the sponge tip is easy to handle and control and the twist up tube of the topcoat is much more convenient for on-the-go touch ups

Claws Out:
- the colour was darker on my lips than in the tube/packaging so it wasn't a real "nude" on my lips and was much more coppery and shiny than I would have liked (although that's easily fixed with a different shade)

- this product was kind of drying and I had to keep applying the topcoat in order to get rid of the "dry lips" feeling

- there was a bit of caking near the end of the day in the corner of my mouth, which I couldn't get rid of until I got home since normal rubbing and wiping doesn't remove anything

- because there are 2 separate components to this product, you have to carry around 2 separate pieces which aren't attached in any way, which some other 2-part long-last lipsticks are

Final Comments:
I do love the staying power of this product and the topcoat is convenient and much better than other stay-put lipstics where the topcoat is in brush/sponge-tip form. I don't like that it's 2 separate pieces - just takes up more room in the makeup kit. The colour of this shade turned me off as it was coppery and way too sparkly. It's a nice shade in general, but shouldn't be named Nude. However, given the huge amount of shades this product comes in, I'm sure I'll be able to find another shade that I can fall in love with!

Rating (out of 5):





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Shiseido Bonus Time at The Bay

Canadians - It's Shiseido Bonus Time!

Retailer: The Bay
Minimum amount you need to spend: $43 CAD (before taxes)
Duration: Wednesday, March 12 - Sunday, March 23, 2008


What you get:
- Benefiance Creamy Cleansing Foam, 30 ml
- Benefiance Balancing Softener, 30 ml
- Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizer, 7 ml
- Shiseido The Makeup Shimmering Lipstick, 2.5 g in SL5
- tweezer accessory
- Shiseido pouch

image: thebay.ca

NEW Product Line: M.A.C. Strobe

"Three enlightened ways to brighten your look: Strobe Cream, our original blend of sheer soft-focus diffusers; Strobe Liquid, instant radiance in fluid, light-diffusion form; and for lips, Tinted Lip Conditioner Stick SPF 15 with strobe pearl." (description from MAC site)

This is the one of the few MAC collections that has me itching to hit my MAC counter immediately! Several years ago I bought a Tinted Lip Conditioner Stick SPF 15 that I absolutely loved. Of course, the product was discontinued and I was left using the Tinted Lip Conditioner SPF 15 in pots that MAC offers. So I'm definitely going to go and pick up one of these Sticks! And the colours look pretty good so I'll be at the MAC counter tomorrow!


Strobe Liquid, $38.00 CAD
Blending soft-focus diffusers with iridescent pigments, this ultra-fluid strobe formula produces a soft, radiant light on the skin, reducing the appearance of skin imperfections by providing a natural-looking skin. Spreads on smoothly and absorbs quickly. A lighter-weight addition to the popular Strobe Cream.

Strobe Cream, $38.00 CAD
The ultimate quick fix for the skin. Super-powered with potent botanicals- de-snoozes, de-stresses, moistens, freshens and boosts the look of dull, flat or tired-looking skin with a fully loaded vitamin zap and a mega dose of green tea. Brightens and clarifies with iridescent particles and antioxidants.

Tinted Lip Conditioner Stick SPF 15, 4.8 g / 0.16 oz, $17.50 CAD
Formulated with strobe pearl, this luxurious lip conditioner combines sheer soft-light-quenched colour with broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 15 protection and moisture.
- Strobe Kiss: sheer coral with a golden strobe pearl
- Strobe Rays: light caramel with golden red strobe pearl
- Strobeblossom: light blue/pink with red strobe pearl
- Strobe Beam: clear with strobe pearl
- Strobe Current: sheer plum with golden red strobe pearl

images: maccosmetics.com

Product Review: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Reviewer: Cinnamon Kitten

Brand: Urban Decay
Name: Eyeshadow Primer Potion
Size: 10 ml / 0.34 fl. oz.
Approx. Price: $18 CAD

As some of you may know, I love my MAC Paint in Untitled as my eyeshadow primer. It's a nearly nude shade of Paint that comes in a tube, is super easy to apply and makes my eyeshadow and eyeliner last all day until I take it off with makeup remover.

I've tried other eye-area primers (ie. Clinique) with not-as-good results, so I've always stuck to MAC. However, on a recent trip to Sephora, a friend of mine mentioned how much she loved this Urban Decay product so I had to give it a try.

Packaged in a cute lilac genie-inspired bottle, this product is "an ultra-sheer, totally nude eye base that glides on with the wave of a wand and then disappears instantly. It's the ultimate eye prep for smoother, longer-lasting, crease-proof eyeshadow." (description from Sephora's web site)

To Purr About:

- although when first applied, there's a slightly white colour, when dry, this product is completely clear

- it takes a few seconds to dry and immediately I could feel the area that I applied it to was feeling primed and ready for makeup

- this primer didn't change the shade of my liner or shadow at all

- did really make my makeup last all day and didn't come off until removed with eye makeup remover

- built-in sponge-tip applicator makes it easy to apply

Claws Out:
- it's a little more liquid than I'm used to with most primers (face or eye-specific) so it takes a little practice to get the right amount onto your eyelid with the sponge applicator

- sponge applicator is a little long so it's sometimes hard to control when you're talking precision application in the eye area

Final Comments:
I must admit that this may be my new eyelid primer after my current supply of MAC Paint runs out. The one thing it has over the Paint is the fact that it's clear - sometimes if I'm sloppy you can see the Paint on my eyes because of the slight pink colour. With the Primer Potion there's no chance of that happening. I'm in love! It's rare that a new product bumps another out of my regular routine, but I think this may have happened!

Rating (out of 5):




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NEW Product: Benefit Erase Paste

Brand: Benefit

Name: erase paste

Size: 4.4 g / 0.15 oz
Price: $26 USD

Product Notes:
- concentrated, creamy blendable concealer
- instantly brightens and camouflages
- 3 brightening neutral shades to choose from
- includes a step-by-step concealing and brightening lesson
- includes a handy little spatula

image: benefitcosmetics.com

NEW Product: Estee Lauder Resilience Lift Extreme

Brand: Estee Lauder

Name: Resilience Lift Extreme

Price: $19.50 USD

Product Notes:
- minimizes lines, brightens dark circles and discolorations, and protects—all with Resilience Lift Extreme skincare technology
- sleek, swivel-up applicator makes it easy to apply concealer exactly where you need it
- fragrance free
- dermatologist- and ophthalmologist-tested
- Available in 4 shades: Light, Light Medium, Medium and Medium Deep

image: esteelauder.com

Product Review: Thymes Red Cherie Cologne

Reviewer: Cinnamon Kitten

Brand: Thymes
Name: Red Cherie Cologne
Size: 1.75 fl. oz. / 50 ml
Approx. Price: $28 USD

I'm anticipating Spring. I've just HAD it with winter this year and can't wait to shed my big, heavy winter clothes for everything light and airy. So it was great to try a sample of this new perfume by Thymes. The packaging had me thinking Spring right away.

Red Cherie combines pomengranate (so hot these days), with the scent of ripe red cherries, passion flower and jasmine and subtle hints of Asian lychee and fruity musk.

To Purr About:
- light, fruity scent that isn't overpowering
- the scent is really pretty and feminine, without being too cloying and sweet

Claws Out:
- this is a scent that only works in the spring and summer, so I'm disappointed I can't wear it right now and will have to wait a couple of months to pull it out

Final Comments:
I'm very happy with this scent and am definitely going to be wearing this all through the spring and summer. It's light, fruity and smells so pretty! I've been wanting to find a new scent for awhile now and it looks like I have one lined up for the warmer weather.

Rating (out of 5):




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Product Review: St. Ives Firming Masque

Reviewer: S.K.Y.

Brand: St. Ives
Name: Mineral Clay Firming Masque
Size: 170 ml
Approx. Price: $6.49

I used to use this product when I was a lot younger and thought I’d re-visit it to see how my skin reacts to it now.

St. Ives says their product "contains a firming clay that lifts away dead skin cells leaving skin feeling firm without drying. Herbal extracts deep clean while stimulating collagen production so skin looks replenished and younger, not dry and dull".

To Purr About:
- leaves my skin feeling refreshed
- leaves my skin feeling super tight

Claws Out:
- feels like it’s drying out my skin
- it is very irritating on dry cracked skin

Final Comments:
I used this mask daily for a couple of months and then scaled it back to once a week when my skin started becoming more and more dried out from the harsh winter weather. With my skin becoming more and more dry, I think I’ll stop usage of this product completely. It might be good for people with normal to oily skin, but I find it very abrasive on my already dry skin.

Rating (out of 5):






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NEW Product: Stila Cherry Crush Lip & Cheek Stain

Brand: Stila

Name: Cherry Crush Lip & Cheek Stain

Size: 0.08 oz
Price: $24 USD

I saw this product when I was in Sephora recently and tried a teeny sample of it, but I don't want to review it until I get to try it for a longer amount of time. From my initial test, it seems like a really nice stain, the colour of my lips was really nice and the staying power was pretty good.

Product Notes:
- housed in a berry red click pen adorned with a silvery cherry blossom design
- reacts to the pH levels in the cheeks and lips creating a personalized colour
- scented and flavoured like a just-picked cherry
- contains cherry and pomegranate extracts to provide skin and lips with antioxidant protection
- vitamins A, C & E provide further antioxidant protection and drench the skin in moisture

image: sephora.com

Elizabeth Arden Bonus Time at Sears

Canadians - It's Elizabeth Arden Bonus Time!

Retailer: Sears
Minimum amount you need to spend: $38 CAD (before taxes)
Duration: ends Mar. 23, 2008


You get an 8-piece gift set, which includes your choice of skincare:
- Ceramide Plump Perfect Moisture Cream SPF 15 (7 ml) and Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules Blister (7 capsules) OR
- Intervene Pause & Effect Moisture Cream SPF 15 (7 ml) and Intervene 3-in-1 Cleanser Exfoliator Primer (30 ml)

Unfortunately, the flyer doesn't list the other items you get in the gift set, but you can see them all in the photo.

image: Sears e-flyer