Go beyond black with two new MAKE UP FOR EVER liners that offer the purest, deepest, most -richest blacks. Choose from matte liquid or precision pen formulations for the boldest, blackest lines.

Available in just a few days, the new Ink Liner and Graphic Liner are made in the purest and darkest black. These liners will allow you to created lines as precise as long lasting in a mat or vinyl black.

Review coming soon!

I absolutely love this! This smudge-proof, eye-catching shadow pencil from Make Up For Ever is amazing. The latest addition to the Aqua family, the new Aqua Matic is a ridiculously long-lasting, easy to use glide-on eye pencil created for pros and novices alike. This product lasts in extreme environment, like summer heat, or sweaty dance club - it's exceptionally high-performance and I adore the colour. It matches my eyes!


PROS:

• Glides-on
• Creamy texture
• Blends easily
• Waterproof
• Long-lasting
• Smudge-proof
• Crease-proof
• 10 colours
• Iridescent, satin, metallic
• Convenient packaging
• Sharpener included

CONS:
Can be pricy for some, at $25, but definitely worth it!

Swipe your favourite colours across the lid for a quick and easy look, or even create a multicoloured look by layering additional colours. It's flexible enough for all kinds of applications.

Value: 5/5
Quality: 5/5
Performance: 5/5
Packaging: 5/5
Price: $$$

Overall: 5/5 

It can be difficult to achieve flawless skin, especially in extreme summer heat and bright sun, my face becomes extra prone to oiliness. Sweaty, greasy, and uncomfortable! Well, truth is flawlesss skin starts at the base and requires prepping and colour-correcting, those are are the very first steps of creating a perfect complexion.

Make Up For Ever HD Microperfecting Primer is on my list at the moment.  It's formulated light in texture and oil free to act as a  preparation product that creates a protective film, a shield preventing the foundation from penetrating the skin. What does this mean? It helps the makeup be more long lasting and more evenly applied. The primer also helps create a soft focus effect thanks to Silica Micro Beads in the formula - the beads refract both man-made and natural light to softly hide imperfections.

Best of all, the primer has nourishing ingredients which act as moisturizers protecting the skin from dryness, creating a balanced canvas for the job!

The HD Primer comes in seven shades that enhance natural colour:

0 Neutral - adds natural luminosity to the complexion
1 Green - minimizes redness
2 Mauve - neutralizes strong olive undertones
4 Caramel - adds a warm glow to deeper skin tones
5 Blue - gives porcelain finish to fair skin
6 Yellow - adds golden tones to dark complexions
7 Pink - adds brightness and warmth


I have tried the 0 Neutral and it's been good to me so far. It works well with my extremely oily skin and fills in most of the lines. A definite must try.

PROS:
Invisible finish
Light texture
Moisturizing
Smooths out the skin
Minimizing lines and pores
Gives a good base for even makeup
Non-greasy
Made in France
Oil free
Suits every skintone

CONS:
Can be pricy for some at $39

Value: 4/5
Quality: 5/5
Performance: 5/5
Packaging: 4/5
Price: $$$$

Overall: 4/5 

Would I use it again? YES!

My new go-to and the latest addition to my purse, the Make Up For Ever HD Blush in 410 is a dream and a must have for Spring/Summer 2014! The beautiful coral colour blends so easily and seamlessly into my skin - I love it.  This new generation HD Cream Blush "has been created to melt into the skin for a natural flush of colour for both on camera and in everyday life." 

Available in such a wife range of colours, it will suit every skin tone, and give you naturally sculpted cheeks for a healthy glow. No more clown look! The hues range from light to medium to tan to deep for both cool and warm undertones. The compact with a mirror, being small and lightweight, makes it ultra-convenient for any size makeup bag or purses. I've applied the HD Cream Blush with my fingertips, as well as a small sponge - it blends very well!

 For a warm look, I'm wearing the 410 along with Rouge Artist Intense in 50. Take a look:

PROS:

• Sheer, seamless finish
• Perfectly balanced and smooth texture
• Lightweight
• Long lasting
• Natural colour with luminous finish
• Compact packaging with mirror
• Comes in 16 shades
• Great for everyday use

CONS:

• None!

Where to Find: in-store at Sephora, online at Sephora.ca, and MAKE UP FOR EVER Boutiques

Price: $31.00

Value: 5/5
Quality: 5/5
Performance: 5/5
Packaging: 5/5
Price: $$$$

Overall: 5/5 

Would I use it again? YES!

Having oily skin is no fun! Especially when having a flawless complexion all day is a must. With the blotting papers and tissues conveniently stored in my purse, I run to the nearest mirror every chance I get. Touching up on the go is the norm and can be quite a nuisance if I have to do it so often. Yes, it can be so frustrating when I'm out and about and the makeup is literally melting. 

I've always been looking for a silky, lightweight finishing powder that doesn't increase the appearance of pores and doesn't make the skin look dry. Luckily, I think I've found the one! The industry's leading professional makeup brand, Make Up For Ever, has reinvented its best-selling HD Microfinish Loose Powder and has launched the HD Pressed Powder.

So very impressive - it does it right and does it well. It's lightweight texture softens the appearance of fine lines and pores. The exclusive formula is a combination of three premium powders (silica, vinyl crosspolymer and Micro & Spherical powders). Best of all, the talc free, professional touch up powder is perfect for use throughout the day helping reduce that dreaded shine while remaining completely invisible. 

Available in one universal shade, as it's translucent, the powder is suited for all skin types and skin tones and is formulated with hyaluronic acid to help prevent skin dehydration. 

Stay tuned for featured looks! I will be trying it out for all day events this week.

PROS:

• Sheer, chalk-free finish
• Oil-absorbing
• Lightweight
• Long lasting
• Completely translucent
• Compact packaging
• A little goes a long way
• Softens appearance of fine lines and pores

CONS:

• Don't over do it - may look chalky in photographs

Where to Find: in-store at Sephora, online at Sephora.ca, and MAKE UP FOR EVER Boutiques

Price: $41.00

How to Use:

• Swirl #124 Medium Kabuki Brush into powder.
• Beginning in the center of the face, press and roll brush onto the skin.
• Finish with gentle, downward strokes to blend.

Value: 4/5
Quality: 4/5
Performance: 5/5
Packaging: 4/5
Price: $$$$

Overall: 4/5 

Would I use it again? YES!

I've just discovered Make Up For Ever  glitter, a perfect solution for a hint of sparkle, shimmer, and glam for the Holiday look. Wow! While I have never used much glitter before, this high quality option is versatile for both body and face, and it doesn't look cheap nor tacky.  The new Midnight Glow glitter in Gun Metal 15, at $20, is lightweight, made of fine reflecting particles, and very easy to use. I'm very impressed with it's effect and performance, and can't wait to try the others. Take a look.

How to apply:
Apply using a brush, sponge applicator or the fingers. For optimum hold, wet the brush, sponge or fingers with water or Mist & Fix. Aqua Seal may also be used to create a waterproof hold.

Pros:

• A little bit goes a long way
• Adds fun to your look
• Highly pigmented
• Blends easily
• Multi-use
• Easy to use
• Shows beautifully in photographs
• Non-irritating!
• Affordable & lasts awhile

Cons:
Hard to clean up and can be messy if not used properly

What else you need to know:
"Sprinkle onto lip gloss in the evening to emphasize lip volume. To make glitter adhere to the body or hair, first spray these areas with water, then place a small amount glitter in the palm of your hand and gently blow onto the dampened areas."—Dany Sanz, Make Up For Ever founder

Value: 5/5
Quality: 5/5
Effectiveness: 5/5
Packaging: 4/5
Price: $$

Overall: 4.5/5  Lovely!

Would I use it again? Yes.