Must Have Alert: Clarins Summer 2016 Bronzing & Blush Compact

So by now we all know I live for bronzer, right? My recent inventory had me counting around 20 different bronzers, and yes, I've completely come to the understanding that clearly I have a problem. Here's the thing though: I am beyond picky about my bronzer (almost as picky as I am with mascara). I want something that isn't loaded with shimmer, doesn't have too orange or yellow of an undertone and doesn't sit powdery on the skin. Enter in one of my new favourite things: Clarins Summer 2016 Bronzing & Blush Compact and we've got a recipe for a seriously gorgeous bronzer! 

Dior Does Summer 2016 with the Milky Dots Limited Edition 5 Couleurs Palettes

We see plenty of brights come the Spring and Summer months in the beauty world, but blue seems to be the hue of choice for 2016! The brand new Dior Milky Dots Collection is all over this with their limited edition 5 Couleurs Palettes which combine some bright pops of azur and sandy bronzes to create a fun, yet well balanced Summer launch. Keep reading for my thoughts and swatches:

Just In Time For Summer : Urban Decay Beached Bronzer

Urban Decay has been on fire lately with both limited edition collections and new launches. I feel like the brand has been hitting home runs left right and center and with the soon-coming launch of the 100+ Vice Lipstick range I have no doubt they will continue to impress. I recently raved about the Afterglow Highlighters and in that same launch were the new Beached Bronzers, complete with palm tree motif packaging perfect for summer! 

This Just In: Dior Addict Milky Tints for Summer 2016

When I got my hands on some of the new Dior Milky Dots Collection for Summer, I was instantly drawn to the Addict Milky Tints* at first sight. The aim with these is all about hydration and a wash of soft colour, and that's something that is right up my street in terms of a lip product! When words like, "supple", "smooth" and "quenched" are thrown out there, I get very interested and was quick to tear these out of their boxes and put them to the test. Here's how I got on:

Tom Ford Soleil Collection : Moisturecore Lip Color Review & Swatches

Though relatively new to the beauty world, Tom Ford has made a name for itself when it comes to incredible quality luxury cosmetics I've been dying to try the much touted lipstick formula for sometime, and when I saw the new Soleil Collection for Summer was releasing the limited edition Moisturecore Lip Color* I was instantly intrigued. I got my hands on three of the six shade release and put them to the test to see if they were worth all the fuss (and $$$!).

Five Favourites : Bronzers

The sun is finally starting to show it's face around here in Vancouver, which immediately has me switching into Spring/Summer mode when it comes to my makeup. While I wear bronzer all year round (let's get real, I need all the warmth I can get for my complexion!) but I get a bit more consistent and serious about it this time of year. Here's 5 of my favourite bronzing powders, and the reasons why I love each one...