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What's In My Makeup Case 🥰
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items From the very first minute I was able to wear makeup, it has been an essential factor of my self expression. I'm very bold with my choices with absolutely no apologies! My makeup reflects my mood and how I want to show up in the world on a particular...
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Eyeliner
Eyeshadow
Foundation
Highlighter
Setting Spray/ FIX
Lip Liner
Eyeliner
I cannot say enough about this eyeliner! I can't live without it! It's budge proof, waterproof, it glides on easily and comes in a regular and a micro tip for those extra thin lines. Colours I use are intense black, dark brown, and alloy. The more co... I've used many felt liners in the past and this is by far my favourite! It's an absolute staple in my makeup kit 🥰
Stila Stay All Day® Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner
I LOVE THIS EYELINER! It's very pigmented, blends really well and comes in so many beautiful colors! AND it stays put! STILA always knocks it out of the park with eyeliner. I just want to keep adding colours to my collection. Hope you love the as muc...
STILA Stay All Day Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner
Sephora eyeliners are such a no brainer! The quality and the price point make it easy to buy multiple colours and try new looks! And if you're all about waterproof… JUST GET THEM! My red headed self just picked up Matte Terracotta and Matte Chocolate...
Sephora Waterproof 12HR Retractable Eyeliner Pencil
This eyeliner is a great dupe for many of the more expensive retractable waterproof options. I use it on the water line. It glides on and pretty much stays put. It's priced so low, you can afford to buy a few colours. Get it from Shoppers with your points card to rack up rewards more quickly!
Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer by Rimmel London | Shoppers Drug Mart
Love this eyeliner. I recently bought it on the recommendation of a beauty expert and was very impressed! I used the brown for my waterline when using warm coloured shadows. It's the perfect shade that isn't black. It's brown but dark enough to pop! ...
MicroLiner Ink
Eyeshadow
THIS is what we've been waiting for!! Tarte has always had amazing eyeshadow palettes! What's more is that I'm not allergiic to their ingredients! This means i can wear those beautifu cranberry colors. This palette has the most beautiful colours. Buy...
tarte’s 25th anniversary collection
Stunning shadows. This palette is a must-have if you are a smoky eye girlie!
XENON EYESHADOW PALETTE
Nudestix is one of my favourite brands! They're masters of nude and earthy tones in both matte and shimmering shades. Their products melt into your skin and bind beautifully. From eyes to cheeks to highlighters and contour, they are a winner! These s...
Nudestix Magnetic Eye Color
Another staple in my kit! If you love waterproof and budge proof these multi-sticks will impress! They glide on with ease OR you can take product off the pencil with a makeup brush and apply. Blend with a brush or your fingertips. Use as a liner or a... and super affordable! They're also perfect for travel!
Sephora Colorful® Waterproof Eyeshadow & Eyeliner Multi-Stick
These smoky eyeshadow sticks are the bomb! I'm always getting compliments on them. Most of my make-up routine is waterproof/budgeproof, so these are a staple in my makeup kit. Use them as a shadow or an eyeliner. These are super creamy, so they glide...
Make Up Forever Aqua Resist Smoky Eyeshadow Stick
These paint pots have been a staple in my makeup case for as long as I can remember! If you love long wearing, budge proof, and practically waterproof shadows THESE will do the trick! Work quickly with them, as they take very little time to set. You'll probably want to build your color to av...
Pro Longwear Paint Pot – Cream Eye Shadow
I can't even tell you how I lost my mind when I tried this! Waterproof, Budge proof!!!! This went on and didn't come off! And the colours are so beautiful!! I know I'm yelling but I'm so excited about these! They're multi purpose but for me it's all ...
Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix - Multi-Use Eye, Cheek & Lip Waterproof Liquid ...
K, I didn't know who Danessa Myricks was until trying these shadows but HOLY MOLY! These shadows blow me away! This line is all iridescent, two-toned shadow. What I love most about these is that you do minimal work for maximum effect. Apply a little ...
Danessa Myricks Beauty Twin Flames Liquid Eyeshadow
Beautiful shades. Take your time and trust the process!
Connect In Colour Eye Shadow Palette: Embedded in ...
Love these raspberry tones! Beautiful shadows!
Connect In Colour Eye Shadow Palette: Rose Lens
Foundation
If you like a glowing finish this foundation does the trick. It's a medium coverage, hydrating formula. You can use it by itself or over another foundation for that glowing finish. It's comfortable on the skin. I keep 2 colours handy- both the 30 and...
Urban Decay Hydromaniac Glowy Tinted Hydrator Foundation
The infamous MAC Face and Body Foundation! This has been in my makeup case for 20 years! It's sheer, buildable, waterproof, and LUMINOUS! It looks like real skin. This is a beautiful foundation. It takes a little bit of patience to build, but well wo...
Studio Radiance Face and Body Radiant Sheer Foundation
If you like full coverage, this foundation will do the trick. It gives a smooth, matte finish and comes in beautiful colours. I use NC10 and NC12. Sometimes I even mix them together. Make sure that primers and moisturizers have fully dried before app...
MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15
This pressed powder is really nice. I mostly use a light brush of this powder over areas that are a little shiny, but you can use it as a buildable foundation. It has a nice, medium to full coverage. Perfect for taking with you. Mirror and sponge are...
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
I love this foundation! This formula provides medium, buildable coverage that dries matte. It actually looks silky on the skin. It's so easy to work with. I use a brush to apply, but this foundation comes with a sponge if you prefer it. This is anoth... It's definitely a staple in my makeup case 🥰.
Studio Fix Tech Cream-To-Powder Foundation
Waterproof is the game here! I've used this foundation for years. I love this foundation because it stays put. Make sure your serums, creams and primers are DRY and have set into your skin before applying this foundation. A little goes a long way. Apply by starting with a small amount and then build it. I like to u...
MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation
This is a new favourite foundation for me! Those who know me, know I love to glow! This is a beautiful foundation! It has the perfect balance of buildable coverage and luminescence! It's easy to work with. It blends well, builds easily, and looks gor...
MAC Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation
Well this is the OG of waterproof long-wearing foundation! I have used this on and off for many years. It's a reliable, full coverage foundation with a matte finish. Like your finish more satin-like? Just dust with a slightly shimmering powder, lumin...
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
Highlighter
This highlighter is so beautiful! The shades are gorgeous and applies easily. It's meant to be a glowing finish that looks more like a beautiful face, as opposed to a blinding finish. Patrick Ta recommends using cream over the powder for the best fin...
Major Glow Crème & Powder Light Reflecting Translucent Highlighter Duo
This highlighter is a staple in my makeup kit. The minute I run out I have to replace it. What I love about this highlighter is that it looks like skin. As much as I love sparkly highlighters, they can be tricky to use on more mature skin. The MAC Prep and Prime highlighters give a bright, beautiful, natural glow to the face. It looks lik...
Prep + Prime Highlighter | MAC Cosmetics Canada
This highlighter trio is a great addition to your makeup kit! The colours are gorgeous and carry a lot of pay off. I like to use my fingertips to apply the lightest color, and a brush for the darker shades. Love this palette 🥰.
Hyper Real Glow Palette: Flash + Awe | M∙A∙C Cosmetics | MAC Cosmetics Canada - Official Site
Oooh! THIS STUFF! This highlighter is so pretty and has so much payoff! Use your fingertips because this highlighter packs a lot of punch! Start with just a little and add on until you have the look that you want. The price point is also very afforda...
Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator
Setting Spray/ FIX
My favourite way to finish a look is with setting spray. Fix comes in different finishes to suit your mood, and increases the longevity of your makeup during the day. You can spray directly onto the face, onto a sponge and apply gently, or even lightly sponge after spraying. I never miss this step. It's like top coat for your face 🥰
THIS!!! This setting spray is AWESOME!! This is by far my favourite setting spray so far! Do your makeup and finish with this! 🔥
On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray
Urban Decay is often considered the holy grail of fix. This is one of my favourite setting sprays. I've tried a few brands but I keep going back to this one. My preference is a glowing, dewy finish, but this also comes in matte finish. It really does...
Urban Decay Ultra Glow All Nighter Setting Spray
This setting spray is one of my favourites! It's hydrating, smells really nice and keeps your makeup in place. Smashbox has always been a great brand for “starting” and “finishing”. They do primers and fix really well. It also comes in minis if you w...
Photo Finish Endurance Breathable Setting Spray
Sometimes you want a little radiance! And radiance you will find with this setting spray! Infused with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, this weightless formula will plump and hydrate, and give that little extra glow!
MAC Fix+ Magic Radiance
Lip Liner
I love these lip liners! There are so many colours and they are so creamy. They're comfortable on the lips, the colours are beautiful and although they don't claim to be long wearing, they last a long time! They come with a built in sharpener and are...
Sephora Retractable Rouge Gel Lip Liner
This is a long wearing lip liner. it sets very quickly and won't budge! If you love earth tones this may be your brand. A lot of browns, honey, and taupes to choose from. Also vivid pinks and reds. My favourite color is the muted pink. It's a little ...
HUDA BEAUTY Lip Contour 2.0 Automatic Matte Lip Pencil
This lip liner has a great selection of colours. It also splits the difference between dry and creamy. Use a good sharpener with these. I have some color favorites in this line that I keep going back to. It will last for hours with minimal touch ups. Definitely one of my go-tos!
Urban Decay- Lip Liners & Lip Pencils
I really like this lip crayon. I use it as a lip liner, but it easily functions on its own as a lipstick. It glides on easily and has a really beautiful shade selection. It's light weight and doesn't dry out your lips. Try mauve matte, light peony an...
HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA Le Monster Lip Crayon Vegan Lipstick and Lip Liner
Blush
These are gorgeous blushes. The colours look stunning! Dragon Fruit Daze and Hibiscus Haze are my 2 favourites!
Color Fuse Talc-Free Blush Powder With Fermented Arnica
This blush is sooo pretty! It comes in beautiful colours and is so easy to work with. It's a cream blush that you can apply with a brush or your fingertips. It melts into your skin, so it looks radiant from within. Keep it subtle or build the intensi...
Glow Play Blush
What I love about this blush is that it's very sheer. I actually don't like the look of heavy blush. This baked formula gives a more “lit from within” radiance. It's buildable, so you an keep adding to it until you achieve the intensity you desire. M...
Mineralize Blush – Baked Mineral Blush | M∙A∙C Cosmetics – Official Site | MAC Cosmetics Canada - Official Site
Primer
This gripping primer is a nice base for your makeup. Allow all your skin prep to dry before applying. This help avoid pilling.
Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide
THIS PRIMER IS AMAZING! I have never had such an amazing result from a primer! This stuff goes on like liquid silk. It's light weight and feels nice on the skin. I DARE YOU to apply makeup over this primer! Application will be smoother, easier, and i...
The Liquid Silk Canvas: Featherweight Protective Primer
THIS is one of the best primers I've found for the price! If you like Smashbox photo finishing primer, TRY THIS! They're almost identical in texture and performance. My choice is the clear formula or you can try the color correcting formulas. It blur...
Studio Perfect Primer | NYX Professional Makeup Canada
THIS is the O.G.! This primer is the one that I'll compare all the others to. Its smooth textured gives a smooth layer to apply your makeup on. You'll never go wrong getting this primer. And now with its added benefits of the hyaleronic acid, it's ev...
Photo Finish Primerizer+ Hydrating Face Primer with Hyaluronic Acid
Oooh! This primer did not disappoint! It has a creamy texture and then glides on like a cloud. It's so smooth. You can see the barrier it creates as soon as you apply it. It leaves a beautifully smooth surface for your foundation! And best of all, th... I will definitely keep this in my makeup case! 🥰
NYX Angel Veil - Skin Perfecting Primer
Well, all the rumours are true! This primer grips onto your face and the holds onto your foundation! A little goes a long way, and yes, it's super sticky! Apply and then let it air dry for a couple minutes. It doesn't feel like it ever dries complete...
elf Putty Primer Vs. Power Grip - The Aesthetic Edge
Contour
I swear Smashbox makes some of the best contour products. Over the years I keep coming back to them for the perfect shades to highlight and contour. I've worn out this palettet! The colours are beautiful! There's so much you can do with these shades....
Smashbox Cali Contour Face Palette
This is such a great contour stick! It's super creamy and the colour selection gives me 2 great options in my shade range! It's easy to blend and looks great on. And the price is so affordable! Even better during the Sephora sales! This is my new “go...
Cream Contour Stick
I'm ALL about the cream contour! These contour and highlight sticks are so creamy and blend so easily. They come in eight different shades for every skin color. They are so forgiving that you can easily use 3 different shades for your secured effect....
NYX WONDER STICK
This contour palette has all the shades you need to build warmth, definition and highlight. The colors are beautiful. Choose from light/medium or medium dark/dark. Each palette contains 3 lightly shimmered shades and 3 matte shades. Apply with your f...
Studio Fix Sculpt and Shape Contour Palette Light/Medium | M∙A∙C Cosmetics | MAC Cosmetics Canada - Official Site
I really like this palette. For the price it's an absolute no-brainer. One contour, one bronzer and one luminous highlight. It's that simple. Easy to apply with different brushes. You can even dust this over your eyes for a natural “undone” look. It often goes on sale so you can sometimes pick this up for only $10. Love this 🥰
SEPHORA COLLECTION Trio Contour Face Palette
Brows
This for me is the holy grail for setting brows. It waterproofs and sets. Its colourless formula won't interfere with any color you've filled your brows with. Once it dries nothing is moving. I like that you can still keep your brows looking natural ...
24-HR Brow Setter Clear Brow Gel with Lamination Effect
Luscious lips
Ok, I've always loved MAC lipsticks, but I hadn't bought one in a while because their recycling program had kept me stocked for the longest time. The new colours are gorgeous and there's ONE IN PARTICULAR that you nude lip girlies are gonna LOVE!! Ch...
MACximal Sleek Satin Lipstick | Including Myth, Paramount ...
I have been on the hunt for the perfect pinky, nude lip shade for my entire makeup wearing life! Finding the right formula is the other half of the battle. Well this lipstick got me excited! The formula is rich enough that it will actually show up on...
PATRICK TA Major Headlines - Matte Suede Lipstick
One swipe is all you need with this velvety formula. The colours are beautiful. The nudes are nuding and the vivids are vividing! And it's super comfortable on your lips. I'll be picking up a couple more of these soon!
Makeup by Mario-SuperSatin™ Lipstick
Very comfortable lip oil. My favourite colours are Guava and Macaroon. Very flattering colours and good pigment payoff.
PhD Hybrid Lip Glaze Plumping Gloss
Finishing Powder
This has always been one of my favourite finishing powders. I use the translucent powder, as I use it for its blurring and matte effect and don't want any extra colour. I press a little under the eyes and on the nasal labial folds. It detracts attent... You can also find this in loose powder and a mini size if you just want to try it out.
Ultra HD Microfinishing Pressed Powder
Makeup Removers and Wipes
At the end of the day, it all comes off!
This makeup remover is inexpensive and gets the job done! I use it to remove waterproof makeup. It has an oily consistency that doesn't burn or blind you. Great buy, great value!
Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover
So about a month ago my favourite makeup remover was suddenly discontinued. I'm sure we makeup girlies all know how this feels, when our “go-to” items just disappear. So the hunt was on to find a remover that could break through waterproof makeup. Th...
Milky Oil Dual-Phase Waterproof Makeup Remover
There are many ways to go when choosing makeup removers. These wipes are some of the best I've found at a great price! They come in many different scent infusions. I love the watermelon. They feel nice on the face and are very hydrating. If you don't...
Sensitive Facial Cleansing Towelettes
These are really nice face wipes. I love the orange pack. Very hydrating.
Quo Beauty Micellar Water Facial Wipes - CTC Health