Benefit Cosmetics: Sugarbomb

Benefit has released a brand new "box-o-powder"! This is pretty impressive, actually. Sugarbomb includes four gorgeous colours in one box, to give you a perfect glow. The box includes beautiful shades of soft plum, peach, rose and shimmering pink. Put it on your Christmas list!

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Makeup Junkie Heaven: Murale

I have been meaning to post about Murale for about a week now; better late than never, right? Murale opened up to the public on September 4th and I decided to drag my boyfriend for a little shopping spree on the 5th. I absolutely loved it. It is very similar to Sephora, but it is less crowded with fixtures so it is much more shopper friendly. It is packed with great brands such as Nars, Benefit, Smashbox and much more. They also have a full range of Chanel and YSL make up, something that Sephora in Canada is lacking. The store is also fully equipped with any brand of perfume or cologne that you may be looking for. The store also offers some great services such as personalized beauty services by Murale, Benefit Brow Bar, professional skincare services by Natura Bisse, Sensation Chocolat Paris and Clarins, and professional botanical skin care services by Darphin. Murale is located at Shops at Don Mills and is owned by Shoppers Drug Mart so with every purchase you can collect Optimum Points! Be sure to check it out!

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Flawless Finish: Primer

I am a true believer in using primer. It is not necessity, but it is great for special occasions or long nights. It allows you to obtain a flawless finish that lasts. Primers are not only just for grasping onto make up, many brands offer color-correcting formulas, such as green formulas that counteract redness, apricot hues help with dark spots and other annoying flaws and lavender that help with natural yellow undertones. Make Up For Ever and Smashbox (shown above) both offer different hues for different issues. 

For those of you who require a heavy duty mattifier that's ideal for smoothing scars, wrinkles or large pores, try silicone based primers. Below is an excellent one by Benefit called Dr. Feel Good.

If you have normal to oily skin, your best bet is to go with something that is lightweight. Try a gel based primer such as Nars Make Up Primer shown below. 

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Holt Renfrew's Private Cosmetic Shopping Night

I'm not sure why they call it a "private" shopping night when it is open to everyone and you don't need an invite...anyway...On Wednesday February 4th, 2009 until 8 pm Holt Renfrew on Bloor Street is having a special shopping evening for all you beauty junkies. Each counter will have a special gift with purchase. For example, Benefit is offering a gift with every $100 purchase, you receive a full size BADgal Lash mascara and Thrrrob blush plus a few other full sized gifts tucked away in a cute little make up bag!! Have fun shopping lovelies!

Benefit Coralista

Okay, so I hope you ladies are getting your make up bags ready for spring. Today, I discovered a blush that is the hottest shade for the upcoming season. Be sure to snatch it up as soon as possible! Benefit Cosmetics has just released this perfect coral pink blush that will give you an amazing glow!