Item of the week - May 2013

Urban Decay recently came out with 7 brand new special eye shadows called Moondust eyeshadows. These eyeshadows, as the name might already reveal, have microfine bits of iridescent sparkles in them. So if you are not a big fan of the sparkles in the Urban Decay eyeshadows, this is probably not for you, but if you are (like me) you'll love them!

With these eyeshadows you can add a very sophisticated sparkle to your look. If you want them to be more subtle; use them dry. For a more dramatic effect; first dabb your brush in the eye shadow and spray the brush with MAC Fix plus.

I will have a full review on the eye shadows soon with swatches of all the colors! Prices for the eye shadows are: $ 20.- (US) and CA $ 24.-

On my last trip to the U.S. I've picked up this self tanning lotion from Xen-tan at a local Walgreens. I had never heard of the brand before, but decided to try this out.

The lotion comes in light, medium or dark.

Since I already had a tan I chose for the dark version. When I first applied it I was a little bit scared that it would be way to dark for me, but after a good rub the lotion was nicely absorbed by my skin, and it only seemed to depen my tan.

What I love about this self tanner is that it has a great scent, it leaves no streakes, and it doesn't look 'orange' the next day. This self tanner has olive undertones, so it gives a very natural look.

Xen-tan self tan lotion 236ml $ 40.- (US) for more information visit www.xentan.com

Tom Ford Extreme Mascara in 'Raven' is this weeks item of the week. It is my favourite Mascara of the moment, and I have tried many different brands from drug store to high end ones. There was always something that made the mascara not perfect. This mascara is great, and I won't switch to a different one for a while!

It has a creamy formula that lasts throughout the day without caking, clumping or crumbling (not waterproof). The combination of darkest black carbon and lash-filling powders works to transform lashes with optimal glamour and drama.

This Mascara is not cheap ( $ 42.- US ), but lasts for a long time. Available at Neiman Marcus, Macy's and Holt Renfrew Vancouver. Check out more Beauty products by Tom Form!

This weeks item is the Sigma Beauty 12 pieces brush set including brush cup holder. The sets are available in a few different colours

( black, purple, coral, aqua and baby blue) and cantain all the brushes you'll need when your starting to get more into makeup, or if you want to buy just one set and don't want to think about what brushes you should buy. The set comes with a great brush cup holder which is not only practical, but looks great on any vanity, just pick your favourite colour! The set contains 12 of your most used brushes: a foundation brush, a large powder brush, a contour brush, a bleding brush, 3 eye shadow brushes, a pencil brush, a consealer brush, an angled eye brow brush, and an eye liner brush. The sets are also great gifts. You can order this great set on the Sigma Beauty website www.sigmabeauty.com, and don't forget to take advantage of the 10% discount coupon code! The price of the set is $ 120.- (US)