Wake Me Up, Scandaleyes and Kate.. Oh my!

The Red Coats are coming, the Red Coats are coming....errr wait a second, that's wrong.... but not entirely. Thanks be to Jesus we are having a British Invasion of sorts. Finally, Rimmel has said enough to us Canadians waiting for their Wake Me Up Foundation, Kate Moss Matte Lipsticks and Scandaleyes Liners!!!! Ding Dong! Will we have to wait for months until we get Apocalips too? Oh first world problems......

Scandaleyes Waterproof Kajal Kohl liners:
Hero colours:
Nude and Taupe

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Lasting Finish Matte Lipsticks by Kate Moss
Hero colour:
107- dark, luscious burgundy

Image source: uk.rimmellondon.com

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 I cannot wait to get my little paws on these products. A review to follow ^_^ Have you tried them? Tell me what you think.
xo Megs

Shop and Share - MAC, NYX, Revlon, Daniel Sandler, Embryolisse

After the makeup madness of Christmas, *sigh* I really didn't think I needed anything else. Maybe "needed" isn't quite the word......I didn't think I would desire anything else for a while. Guess I was wrong ;)

 

Shop and Share (Haul) - YouTube video

MAC - All Woman palette - from the Strong Collection. Limited Edition
Palette refills:

• texture- medium caramel brown
• brown down (being discontinued)- dark warm brown
• mystery- cool tone dark brown
• swiss chocolate- medium warm brown
• soft brown- light caramel brown

Lipsticks- Plum Dandy (frost) purple plum with shots of metallic silver and gold, Dare You (Cream Sheen)-sexy, ruby red creamy and hydrating

Revlon Colourstay foundation 150 Buff. Brilliant foundation. Great coverage and satin finish

NYX  Bush Taupe- great for contour, cool grey, purplish taupe

Real Techniques Eye Brushes- high quality for good price. Synthetic and wonderful for application and blending

Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre- moisturiser for all skin types. Fantastic for cold weather

Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blush Flush and Cherub- watery cream blushes. Flush -berry pink, Cherub- light pink. Very natural on the skin

Maybelline Eyestudio Cream Liner - Lovely, lovely liner. Comparable to MAC's fluidline and Bobbi Brown's Gel liner. 

Let me know if you have tried any of the aforementioned. Any recent discoveries?
xo Megs

Green Smokey Eye

Thanks for dropping by. Here is a little look I put together and a peek at my freckles ^_^

Products used: 

MAC e/s Humid, Club, Sumptuous Olive, Gold Mine

Nars Larger than life Long Wear Eyeliner Black

Maybelline The Falsies Mascara

 

Take care,
xx Megs

Canadian Beauty Brands

Looking at my makeup collection, it is heavily loaded in MAC's favour (still  Canadian???). I decided to look at other bits of my collection to see how much of it was from here. Afterwards, I felt it was time to give kudos to Canadian beauty companies and their products.

Canadian Brands

Cake Beauty - their hand cream and body lotion (Desserted Island) smell heavenly and work very well on the skin.  They absorb nicely = no greasy feel. Yay.

Cargo - cosmetic company, known for their HD makeup, mascaras and foundations. Personally, I enjoy their eyeshadows and Plant Love Lipsticks

Marcelle - one of Canada's drugstore skin and cosmetics companies. Their BB Cream is wonderful and my favourite out of all them on the market. 

Annabelle - great trendy based drugstore company. It offers palettes, great eyeliners and lipsticks.

Quo - Shoppers Drug Mart in house brand. It has improve its quality immensely. Known for its brushes, the brand also works with Orly for nail tools and nail varnish. 

Cover FX - this hardworking little company has made some great strides and products. I am partial to their Natural FX, Skin Prep serum and primer, and the original Cover FX cream foundation. Good for the skin and great coverage. 

Lise Watier - the madame of them all. Well known in Canada, Lise Watier has grown into a competitive company. I use the Portfolio and the Metamorfix (liquid transformer)

Ojon - this hair company has a loyal following. Their line helps with damaged, dry and chemically treated hair. Hard to keep on the shelves. I use the Rare Blend Oil.

M.A.C - everyone knows this company from Toronto. In the 90's, Estee Lauder bought them, but they still remain true to Canada. I have too many products to list. Eyeshadows, Lipsticks, Viva Glam and so much more. 

Other Canadian Companies include:

Neostrata 
Moroccan Oil
B. Kamins 
Fusion Makeup
Bite Beauty
Balmshell 
Joe Fresh
Lit Cosmetics
Face Atelier
Vasanti 
Yaby 
Beaute
Stellarti
The Ordinary
Deciem
Nude Stix


Do you think Canadian Cosmetic and Beauty companies have what it takes? What is your favourite Canadian Hero product?
Take care,
xo Megs

2012 Favourites

2012 Beauty Favourites Part 1

2012 Beauty Favourites Part 2 - Makeup

Relaxing on my sofa and waxing philosophical about 2012, I found myself making a list of things I want to accomplish and change for 2013.  For instance traveling more, spending more time with friends, and eating less Jelly Belly jelly beans. Then there is my love and some say passion/obsession for makeup and beauty.  In 2012, this has only further intensified with starting my blog and new products on the market. So, without further procrastination, here are my favourites for this past year.

Hair

Hair- Kevin Murphy Angel Wash and Rinse

Treatment- Kevin Murphy Young Again

Face

Sunscreen- SkinCeuticals Physical fusion UV Defense

Mask/Exfoliator- Dermalogica Gentle Cream Exfoliant

Eye Cream- Nuxe Nirvanesque Contour des Yeux
Serum - Day - Korres Wild Rose Face and Eye
Serum - Night - Estee Lauder Advnace Night Repair

Face Cleanser - Korres White Tea Cleanser and Bioderma Sensibio
Primer - Urban Decay Primer Potion, Smashbox Photofinish
Foundation - Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua, Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum
Blush - Lancome Cedar Rose, Chanel Pink Cloud, Claris Multi-Blush Litchi
Eyeshadow - Patina, Copperplate, Coquette, Shroom, Brule
Eyeliner -MAC Coffee
Brows - Sephora Lash and Brow Gel

Mascara - Opulash Optimum Black

Liquid Eye Liner- Physicians Formula

Lips

Lip stick- MAC Gleam, Clarins Pink Lilac

Lip Liner - MAC Subculture

Lip gloss- MAC Florabundance

Tools

Real techniques brushes

Brush Guards

Shu Uemura Lash Curler

Beauty Blender Sponge

What are your 2012 favourites? Anything the same?
Take care,
xo Megs

Favourite Drug Store Products

In Canada, some of our Drugstores actually have high end brands like Dior, Lancome, Shiseido and Guerlain, but no cheating here.....It is all about the mass brands, which have really improved their  quality

image source: revlon.ca

Revlon ColourStay 24hour Whipped Foundation. It goes on like butter and throughout the day, your skin looks better and better. I use my fingers to apply it. The colours go on a little light, so choose one shade darker. I wear Sand Beige (NC20).

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Physicians Formula 2-in-1 Boosting Eyeliner +  Serum. A post devoted solely to this should tell you how much I love this product. I still love it. It glides across the eye and lasts over 12 hours.

Image source: bioderma.ca

Bioderma Sensibio Micellaire. This isn't a shock, as most people love love love this product. I will join the masses and put this on a pedestal too. It leaves my skin soft and takes off everything I throw at it.

          Similar products - La Roche Posay Physiologique Micellaire, Vichy Micellaire, RoC Micellaire

image source: revlon.ca

Revlon Lip Butters. I am late to the party on this one. Loads of colours, smooth and hydrating. For those who want something between lip gloss and lipstick, look no further.

          Similar products - Clinique Lip Butters, L'Oreal The Balm

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Maybelline Eyestudio Cream Eyeliner. Absolutely great! Goes on so easily, pigmented and long lasting. Even the included brush is good.

          Similar products MAC's Fluidline and Bobbi Brown's Gel Eyeliner.

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Maybelline Falsies Mascara. If you can get past the fragrance and the gimmicky wand, this little mascara is lovely. Makes my lashes look fuller and longer. Keeps the curl.

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Rimmel Kate Moss Lipsticks. well done! The texture, pigmentation and colours feel like a high end product. Now if one could only find them......

I know there is more out there and I am sure it will change. Let me know your favourite drugstore products.
xo Megs

Makeup Madness

Happy New Year!! I hope you all had a lovely holiday with your family and friends. I know I certainly did.

Okay, I knew when I landed in Toronto I was going to do some serious makeup shopping. It's not that where I reside doesn't have Sephora, Holt Renfrew or MAC, but Toronto just has more of it. Plus, I received tons of gift cards and I couldn't let them go to waste ;)

MAC Pro Store

I was almost giddy. I had my list and I was ready to get started.

Mineralize Blush $28 Cdn - Warm Soul- I am underwhelmed by this. I was happy it was more of a glow, but the colour shows too orange on me.
Lip Mix $18 Cdn- white and black
MAC Pro Powder Blush $21 Cdn- taupe for contour. Works perfectly for fair girls.
Pigments (glitter) $25 Cdn- reflects gold, reflects transparent teal
Paint stick $25 - Deep Brown- for contour. Blends easily and creamy. Love this for contour


Holt Renfrew

Chantecaille Just Skin (Bliss)- $82 Cdn. Pick up your jaws,  I know. It is lovely but it is a tinted moisturizer - nothing more. In Canada, the SPF 15 is covered, no DIN.  I will happily use it and Bliss is a good match. However,  I can only wear this in the winter, as I would look very greasy in the summer. Sheer coverage and "anti smog" claims. My problem is with the price tag, not the product.


Burberry - $33 Cdn for eye shadows, $54 Cdn for blush. rosewood, taupe brown, almond eyeshadow and tangerine blush
I have to say these products are luxurious and I adore Burberry's aesthetic. Burberry powders are finely milled and heavily scented. The eye shadows are sheer and blend beautifully. Same for the blush. Gorgeous but I feel I can find these colours and textures elsewhere for less.

Sephora at the Eaton Centre was a gong show- crazy busy but it had everything -Illamasqua, Shu Uemura, Becca, Armani, and oh so much more. The Make Up For Ever section was incredible, it contained pro products and it was set up as a makeup studio.
I have to say I was a little disappointed with Illamasqua. I wanted their skin base, but once I saw mineral oil in its ingredients, I had to leave it there.


I picked up the Shu Uemura UV Under Base Mousse in beige $46 Cdn. I love the lightness of it and it doesn't leave a grey/white hue behind.

 Thank you for reading and please comment.

xo Megs

Top 5 Pencil Eyeliners

I don't know about you, but after a couple of hours most eyeliners make me look like a hot mess. Some are cool like that and have rock star fantasies, others may want a less smudged look.  So I have compiled my top five pencil eyeliners that don't give me raccoon eyes.

Bourjois Contour Clubbing- straight up pencil eyeliner, requires a sharpener. Smooth and lasts all day. Limited amount of colours. Waterproof.
Found: Shoppers Drug Mart $17 Cdn

L'Oreal Infallible- glides on smoothly and allows time to smudge and blend. Then stays put. It is a twist pencil, so no sharpener required. Limited colour selection.
Found: Most drug stores. Price varies

MAC Powerpoint - smooth application and great blending ability. Great colour selection. Expensive.
Found: MAC store $18 Cdn

Gosh Let's Twist- less smooth, but blends well. The urban myth is that Gosh eyeliners were tested on synchronized swimmers. All I know is this baby doesn't budge. Loads of colours. Great price.
Found: Shoppers Drug Mart and Murale $13 Cdn

Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes- gorgeous texture, no pulling. Blends beautifully and a plethora of colours. The most expensive.

Found: Sephora $20 Cdn

Let me know about other eyeliners that are mobile challenged. Thanks for reading.

xo Megs

Winter Skin

The snow and the temperatures are starting to fall and inevitably our skin will take the hit. Winter skin, you know that tight, dehydrated feeling where our skin feels like it is going to crack, isn't pretty. The first thing we want is to slather the richest and most emollient product on our chapped skin. We also want to prevent it from getting to that point. It is confusing out there as some ingredients are good, whilst others impede the skin . For example, any product with phenol, petroleum, and lanolin prevent the lip from naturally producing oils. Additionally, there is a line with exfoliating- too little, you will have patches of dry skin, too much and your skin will over produce oil and skin will be irritated. Furthermore, lips need exfoliation, but no need to use overpriced products, just gently use a soft toothbrush or a wash cloth with warm water.

Here are some recommendations:

Moisturisers/Treatments

• Avene Skin Recovery- soothes and protects, comes in rich and original- Most Pharmacies
• Avene Soothing Hydrating Serum-Most Pharmacies
• Avene Soothing Hydrating Mask- Most Pharmacies
• Vichy Nutrilogie 1 and Nutrilogie 2- for dry and very dry skin- Most Pharmacies
• La Roche Posay Toleriane- comes in Rich for dry skin and original for normal skin, soothes and protects- Most Pharmacies
• La Roche Posay Lipikar - Baume AP, Surgras, Syndet, Body Milk- the entire range is fabulous for dry skin- Most Pharmacies
• RoC Enydrial lip balm- Most Pharmacies
• Korres Yogurt cream- for dehydrated oily skin- Sephora
• Clarins Hydrating Serum - The Bay, Murale, Shoppers Drug Mart, Sephora

Cleansers  Avoid foaming cleansers and sodium laureth sulfate (detergent). Water can also dry out our skin.

• Bioderma Sensibio (Crealine) Micellaire cleanser-  Rexal, Shoppers Drug Mart,
• Korres 3-in-1 Milk- Sephora, Shoppers Drug Mart
• Avene Gentle Cleansing Milk- Most Pharmacies

 

Not only does winter dictate our cleansing and moisturising routine, but it also effects the kind of makeup we wear. Our skin has a tendency to lack radiance, so wearing a foundation with that added gleam will wake it up. Furthermore, a rosy bloom or that scary bright pink will add life to your pallor. Honestly, I am not one who likes powder as it accentuates any dryness, so using cream blushes are fabulous.

Foundations:

• Lancome Teint Miracle- Holt Renfrew, Shoppers Drug Mart, Murale, The Bay, Sephora
• Clarins Super Restorative- The Bay, Shoppers Drug Mart, Murale
• Bourjois Healthy Mix- Shoppers Drug Mart
• Chanel Vitalumiere- Murale, The Bay, Holt Renfrew
• L'Oreal Magic Lumi- Most Pharmacies, Walmart



Blushes:

• MAC - Pink Swoon (powder)- MAC counters
• Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge - Pale Pink, Pink Truffle, Chocolate Cherry- Murale, Holt Renfrew
• Stila Convertible Colour- Rose, Fuchsia- Murale, Sephora, Shoppers Drug Mart
• Shiseido - PK304 (powder) - The Bay, Shoppers Drug Mart, Murale
• Revlon- Berry- Most Pharmacies, Walmart
• Nars- Cactus Flower - The Bay, Murale

If you have any other suggestions, please leave a comment below. Hopefully, this winter our skin won't feel the -20 ....brrrrrr

Take care,
xo Megs

Christmas Looks

This is the time of year where red lips and sparkle/glitter are the standards. Personally, I like to venture into metallics and jewel tones. Metallics are everywhere, especially with the Baroque trend - bring it on. Love me some rococo.

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Easy way to wear metallics are through cream shadows. Depending on your skin and eye colour, silvers, coppers, golds and bronzes are gorgeous options for the holiday season.

• Maybelline Colour Tattoo- Bold Gold, Bad to the Bronze, Audacious Asphalt
• Bobbi Brown cream shadows- New Copper, Beach Bronze, Galaxy, Platinum

Instead of wearing red on the lip, why not try reds on the eye. Red tones in the form of burgundy, wine and cranberry are beautiful and wearable, especially if you have hazel or green eyes. Just remember to ground it with browns or blacks.

Suggestions:

• MAC Cranberry
• Nars Grenadine
• Make Up Forever Burgundy 141
• NYX Burgundy Pearl
• L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow Glistening Garnet
  
  



Other jewel tones like rich blues, emeralds and purples are options that everyone can carry off.  

• L'Oreal Infallible eyeshadow- Night Blue, Purple Chrome
• MAC- Freshwater, Deep Truth, Humid, Club
• Urban Decay- Ransom, Graffiti

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Have a wonderful Christmas and remember to have fun with your makeup.

xo Megs



Loving Now: Maybelline Super Stay 10 Stain Gloss

I have been coveting the YSL stain glosses, but despite its enticing packaging, I am not willing to fork over the amount for them. However, I love the idea and the effect they give, so I went on a mission to find something similar if not its equivalent. Behold the Maybelline Super Stay 10 Stain Gloss. I love it! It gives my lips that glossy look with the staying power of a stain for $10.99 Cdn!!! Ding dong! Just a side note, YSL and Maybelline are both owned by L'Oreal.



12:30 freshly applied in natural light



1:30

2:30 post lunch and tea



3:30

4:30

5:30



6:30 post supper and tea

Much like the YSL, the key to wearing this little ditty is layering. First coat gives a sheer stain, the second coat a gloss and the third a pigmented glossy lip. The wetness lasts for a few minutes, then it dries to a comfortable light feeling. Unlike most "long lasting" products, this doesn't severely dry out the lips. After two hours of wear, the glossiness is gone, but the colour remains strong. As for it lasting for 10 hours, I am sure some residual of colour remains.

The two colours I own are Pleasing Plum and Ruby Indulgence. After three coats, Ruby is this rich, deep jewelled tone red. Very flattering for most skin tones. Pleasing Plum is also quite rich with an intense purple tone. Both have a fruity scent and non-sticky. Honestly, they are a great item for someone who doesn't want to fuss with their makeup all day.

Down and Dirty:

texture: wet and creamy at first then a little dry.

price: $8.49 to $10.99 Cdn

colours: 10 in total. pinks, reds, plums and browns

Review: M.A.C. Glamour Daze Collection

You know Christmas is around the corner when M.A.C brings out its holiday collection. With its pastels and reference to the confectionery treat, macaroons, the packaging and product are very saccharin and reminiscent of 1950's boudoir. Who doesn't want to feel feminine and glamorous? I know I do, especially with the gloomy, grey skies of winter. I adore the black packaging and the little pin-tucked palettes. I was starting to lose faith in MAC's collections, but the individual products of Glamour Daze has redeemed MAC. I have yet to test the palettes and kits, but swatching those will be next. Trust.

Fabulousness Holiday eye kits

Extra Dimension Eyeshadows, $22.50 Cdn: A creamy, powder formulation, not new to MAC. Very similar to Estee Lauder's Gelee eyeshadows. Some colours are sheerer and more of a duo chrome than others and all have a lovely amount shimmer. With the exclusion of Tall, Dark and Handsome, each are easy to blend with good pigmentation.

•  A Natural Flirt*: similar to Motif- nude pinky-peach
• Ready to Party similar to Seedy Pearl- pearlized lilac pink
• Evening Grey: steel sliver with a hint of green
• Tall, Dark, and Handsome*: pearlized black - not my favourite - not pigmented and harder to blend
• Round Midnight: similar to Smut- deep burgundy plum
• Divine Blue: pearlized aqua, reminds me of Lancome's Personal Style
• Stylishly Merry: similar to Stars and Rockets- bright pink violet
• Stolen Moment: similar to Satin Taupe- taupe with hint of purple

Powder Blush, $26.50 Cdn: Pastel colour with same MAC Powder Blush formulations. Good pigmentation and blending ability.

• Easy Manner*: toned down peachy-pink
• Small Vanity: dusty rose brown
• I'm the One: bright blue pink

Kohl Power Eye Pencil, $20 Cdn: These are re-releases, of which Feline and Mystery were previous purchases. Orpheus and Raven have metallic bits, which make them a touch less smooth to apply. Additionally, the metallic aspect doesn't translate to the eye. Mystery and Feline are so smooth and rich with pigment, but a tad drier than their previous releases.

• Orpheus* - black with gold pearl
• Raven* black with red pearl
• Mystery*- blackened teal-peacock
• Feline*- intense black

Lipsticks, $20 Cdn: Lovely black packaging with a variety of MAC formulations. Varying from pastel to rich and vampy, these conjure up the right 50's boudoir vibe.

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• Beauty*: glaze, milky blue pink- any dry bits will be accentuated
• Innocence*: frost, soft pinky-coral
• Outrageously Fun: creamsheen, mid tone blue magenta
• Glamour Daze:creamsheen, plummy purple
• Dramatic Encounter*: amplified, deep, rich purple- burgundy- very creamy, not drying

Lipglass, $20 Cdn: The sticky, creamy, and long lasting lip glosses remain true to its formulation and my hair sticking to it.Although, some have sheen, my favourites are the creamy, milky colours like Talk Softly to Me and Pink Fade. Whilst, I like the the colours, they are easily duped.

• Talk Softly to Me*: light creamy, peachy-coral pink
• Pink Fade: light creamy baby pink
• Impossibly Sweet: pearlized light pink with gold- nice over other colours
• Deliciously Demure*: pearlized cool brown, champagne and beautiful over other colours
• Flight of Fancy: pearlized rich dark purple

Fluidline, $20 Cdn: Have to be honest, these do not excite me. I want my liner to stand out, not to fade into my skin with flecks of glitter-uh hemmm Feminine Edge. The one I do like is Little Black Bow. 

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• Little Black Bow*: charcoal with glitter
• Feminine Edge: metallic pink with glitter- does not show up on the skin
• Catch My Eye:cool taupe grey with glitter

Glamour Daze False Lash Mascara*, $23.50 Cdn: A wet formulation to simulate false eyelashes. It gives you curl, definition and volume. A nice mascara, but nothing a drugstore one couldn't do.

Extra Dimension Skin Finish, $34 Cdn: Re-released highlighter with the same formulation as the eyeshadows.

• Superb: rose gold
• Whisper of Gilt: white gold

Nail Lacquers, $21 Cdn: I have never been a big fan of MAC nail polishes. I feel for $21 Cdn, the formulation needs to be superb and I can't say that it is. Their creams are better than their glitter polishes, but I would look at all the aforementioned before heading to the varnishes.

• In the Limelight:creamy mint green- similar to Essie mint candy apple
• Endless Night: creamy pale grey pink with iridescence
• Girl Trouble: microglitter pink
• Everything That Glitters: multicoloured glitter black

At times, I feel MAC concentrates a little too much on the packaging and ambiance, as well as relying on its name, rather than bringing out a quality product. However, most of the Glamour Daze collection is the latter and is posh, sweet and perfect for the Holidays. The eyeshadows are fabulous, A Natural Flirt , Evening Grey and Round Midnight are my picks, and the lipsticks are beautiful and creamy, with my favourites being Beauty (hard to wear), Innocence and Dramatic Encounter.  The biggest issue with this collection is being able to buy it. Online and store displays are sold out of many of the individualized products. However, stores sometimes receive more product, so go and get your name on a list.

Enjoy and cheers,

xo Megs

*purchased 

Loving Now: Physicans Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum

Liquid liner is the toughest thing to master. Get it right, it looks amazing; get it wrong and you look half crazed and crossed-eyed. Attempting to perfect the cat eye or winged liner, can evoke several expletives, trust me. However, having the right product can facilitate the feline look. 

Now, for the longest time I was a devout Lancome Artliner user, but recently my faith has been shaken. Enter Physicans Formula 2-in-1 liquid liner.  It all comes down to the brush and this one has a calligraphy style brush that is flexible but firm enough to give you a smooth straight line. I can draw the thinnest of lines and also thicken it up with ease. The effect gives you a wet-look, rich black line for half the price of Lancome. Additionally, it lasts and doesn't not smudge as evidenced by the end of my 12 hour shift, my liner still looking fresh. Furthermore, it is easy to remove and it supposedly has lash boosting properties. Personally don't really care about the latter claim, but we shall see if it is true. It is also nice to know that it is paraben-free, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

Here are some little tricks with using a liquid liner:

• When drawing your line, rest your pinkie on your cheek
• look into the mirror with eyes half closed, head slightly tilted back
• When trying to decide where to draw your flick, follow the natural extension of your bottom lashes
• If you have rounder, bigger eyes - like me, I make them more almond shaped by keeping the line relatively thin but extended the line. If you have smaller eyes, make the line thicker.

The down and dirty:
Formulation: liquid, wet, rich black
Price: approx $16 Cdn
Accessibility: found in most drugstores and beauty sections
Ease of use: very easy, with practice.