BECCA Afterglow

A collection of BECCA best sellers ( three pressed skin perfect or highlighters and two blush). The palette is limited edition and available at ulta or online on Beautylish. This palette retails for $48

Individual pressed skin perfectors retail for $46 each. The individual blush $39 each. You can pick these up at Sephora. It's not a bad size for highlighters ( my Mac 109 brush fits fine). Blush on the other hand, the pans are small and I find it hard to pick up the colour evenly and it was kind of messy ( fall out into the other pans). For size reference it's the same as the ombré nude and rouge palettes. 

Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed

Moonstone 

Rose Gold

Topaz

Mineral Blush

Wild Honey

flower Child

Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette

The best Urban Decay Palette I have ever owned. A great mix of neutral mattes, shimmers with some colours to mix with it. Swatches true. See below. Xo B

Blondie-Champagne/reflects pink satin 

Bathwater-Shimmery yellow toned champagne 

Skimp-Satin pale gold 

Steady-shimery brownish/brassy 

Punk-matte dark plum 

Baby-Metallic bronze 

Anaheim-Matte cool taupe 

Stark-matte neutral beige

Zone-Matte warm brown

Serious-micro-glitter matte charcoal 

Pop-glitter champagne (fallout) 

Harajuku-shimmery bubble gum pink

Danger-satin navy

1987-gold shimmer

Blackout-matte black ( found this stained)

BONUS: comes with sample of the spring 2016 UDXGwen Stefani lipstick in shades 

Rock Steady (cream)

714 (mega matte)

Ex Girlfriend (sheer)

Firebird (cream)

four other shades will be available with two exclusive to UD.COM

Makeup Forever 15 Artist Eyeshadow Palette

Recommended by Temptalia as one of the Best Holiday 2015 Palettes & Gifts  http://www.temptalia.com/best-of-holiday-2015-palettes-gifts I had to pick it up for myself. 

"Includes fifteen of the brand’s Artist Shadows (all of which are permanent, so you can always purchase them individually or repurchase if you ever finish one). Each shade is 0.06 oz., whereas full-size is 0.08 oz., which makes the palette contain $236.25 USD worth of eyeshadows. Not only is a tremendous value for anyone who’s wanted to acquire more (or try for the first time) the Artist Shadows, but the palette is of excellent quality"-Temptalia 

I tried to link to the Sephora Canada site but it appears that it is no longer available........????? It may be available in some store locations though. 

I550 Olive Gray is a warm medium taupe brown with a soft, frosted finish. Close dupes include: Urban Decay Angel (LE), Too Faced Rum Raisin, Burberry Pale Barley. 

I524 Pinky Beige is a buttery medium  peach with a soft, frosted finish.  Close dupes include: Chanel Tisse Venitien, MAC Naked Lunch, Stila rose quartz.

I916 Frosted Mauve is a cool toned light silver-lavender purple pearl finish. Close dupes include: MAC ready to party, MAC Crystal, MUG Phantom. 

D236 Lagoon Blue is a medium-dark  teal with a frosted finish and subtle silver sparkle. Close dupes include: Urban Decay fringe, Maybelline Edgy Emerald.

S102 Onyx is a matte black. Close dupes include: MAC Carbon, Urban Decay Crave.

S522 Pinky Nude is a light, peachy beige with a soft shimmer finish. Close dupes include: Kat Von D Lucious

D826 Fig is a medium satin reddish-burgundy with plum/pink glitter. Close dupes include: MUG enchanted, Urban Decay Last Call

D830 Black Rose is a very dark brown with purple shimmer. Close dupes include:  Too Faced obsessed

S228 Petrol Blue is a opaque indigo. Close dupes include: Color Pop Effect, MAC Prussian

S114 Pearl Gray is a frosty warm grey. Close dupes include: MAC chrome angel, Smashbox Granite * my favourite shade in the entire palette*

I528 Pearl is a bright frost peach-tinged white. Close dupes include: MUG whimsical. NOTE: at first swatch this reminded me of Kat Von D Thunderstruck. But KVD reflects iridescently like a pearl or abalone shell. 

I662 Amber Brown is a shimmery medium warm copper brown. Close dupes include: 
Ardency Inn Copper, Urban decay baked

I922 Electric Purple is a bright-cool medium purple with a satin sheen. Close dupes include: Urban decay urban, Ardency Inn royal

ME216 Electric Blue is a cool-toned frosted medium blue. Close dupes include: KVD paranoid, Color Pop kimono 

ME122 Snow is a bright warm white with a metallic sheen. Close dupes include: MAC crystal avalanche, Chanel Tisse Fantaisie

Recommended tools and looks included 

Sephora Favourites-Skin Wonderland

Skincare is something that i tend not to splurge in. When i saw Sephoras kit with all the best sellers i needed to get it. The set retails for $85 and is available in limited quantities (where its a holiday set) in store and online http://www.sephora.com/skin-wonderland-P402974?keyword=skin%20wonderland&skuId=1739382&country_switch=ca&_requestid=207285

What a great opportunity to try skincare products for a fraction of the cost
Included in the set:

Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm 0.23oz deluxe sample http://www.sephora.com/complete-eye-renewal-balm-P282938?skuId=1328855&icid2=algenist_lp_geniuscream_can_carousel_brand:algenist_p282938_image
This is the best eye cream that i have ever used. Love it! i have noticed less puffiness and dark circles since i started using it last week. It also absorbs well. Most eye creams i find greasy. This will be an item that i will repurchase. 

Caudalie Divine Oil 15ml sells at Sephora for $10 http://www.sephora.com/divine-oil-P374502?skuId=1508969&icid2=caudalie_lp_divine_carousel_brand%3Acaudalie_p374502_image
Im not a fan of face oil so i plan on trying this on my body and hair. I haven't tried this yet, it might be very lightweight and not greasy for the face. 

Clarins Shaping Facial Lift Wrap 15ml is a deluxe sample. http://www.sephora.com/shaping-facial-lift-wrap-P393064?skuId=1682186
Described as a soothing cream-mousse mask to relieve redness and puffiness due to fluid retention caused by fatigue, an unbalanced diet, heat, or stress. It also has an interesting suggested usage: Apply a thick layer of the cream-mousse mask to the lower part of the face and neck/ Leave on for 10 minutes/Tilt your head and allow its full weight to rest in your hand/Repeat four times on each side and Rinse well with cold water.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta media spa peel 1.5ml is the equivalent of one of the four included in this set that retails for $44 (therefore worth approximately $11) http://www.sephora.com/alpha-beta-medi-spa-peel-P388621?skuId=1722495
Created by a dermatologist this product is a clinical-grade weekly peel, inspired by the service menu at Dr. Dennis Gross' NYC medi-spa, to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and pores, even skintone, and resurface skin. Step 1 is a presoaked peel pad to gently nourish and rejuvenate the skin, while the Step 2 Firming Peptide Milk neutralizes the skin and enhances acid benefits. I can't wait to see the difference in my skin after using this. 

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream 1oz is a deluxe sample and half the size of the smallest available in this product from Sephora http://www.sephora.com/ultra-repair-cream-intense-hydration-P381145?skuId=1479054. It puts the value of this around $7.50
This cream is for anyone with severely dry, scaly skin due to harsh winter weather, aggressive cosmetic treatments, or any of the following conditions: atopic dermatitis, irritant eczema, allergic eczema, and keratosis pillars. Im prone to eczema in the winter and i hate using steroid creams. Looking forward to testing this out. 

Fresh Soy Face Cleanser 20ml is a deluxe sample http://www.sephora.com/soy-face-cleanser-P7880?skuId=1059880
A bestselling cleanser that instantly whisks away impurities and makeup—even mascara—and is the product with which Fresh pioneered the use of soy in the beauty industry (soy is a popular ingredient in Aveeno products). i have heard nothing but great things about this cleanser and am looking forward to testing it out. 

Josie Maran Cosmetics Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter in Apricot Vanilla 2oz is a deluxe sample http://www.sephora.com/whipped-argan-oil-body-butter-P287700?skuId=1416916
I absolutely love this product! favourite body butter ever. I have more details in a previous Josie Maran post. Check it out :) 

Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist 1oz is a deluxe sample http://www.sephora.com/rosewater-balancing-mist-P395760?skuId=1430032&icid2=jurlique_editors_picks_carousel_ca_brand:jurlique_p395760_image
Jurlique's Rosewater Balancing Mist is designed to restore, tone, and hydrate the skin in one simple spritz.
I love toners. This one is supposed to be fantastic. Will be tough to beat my all-time favourite by Lush "Breath of Fresh Air" http://www.lush.ca/Breath-of-Fresh-Air/9999902359,en_CA,pd.html

Kate Summerville Skincare ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliator 0.5oz
this size sells for $27 http://www.sephora.com/exfolikate-intense-exfoliator-P376070?skuId=1417732&icid2=kate_somerville_lp_bestsellers_carousel_ca_brand%3Akate%20somerville_p376070_image
This is Kate's top-selling product and apparently the next best thing to seeing Kate in the Clinic! Its an at-home facial for fantastic, instant results. This signature formula works both physically and enzymatically to deliver safe, dramatic results in one application. It effectively combats acne and blackheads, reduces discoloration, and polishes skin for a smooth complexion. Cant wait to try!! FYI Some sephora locations have a mini 100 point perk sample of this product

L'Occitane shea butter hand cream 10ml is a deluxe sample. 
http://www.sephora.com/hand-creams-P307907?skuId=482497&icid2=loccitane_lp_bestsellers_carousel_brand:l'occitane_p307907_image
This is a very heavy cream and i like using it on my feet. i prefer the lighter hand creams that they make (Cherry Blossom is my absolute favourite). 

Nude Skincare ProGenius Omega Treatment Rescue Oil 10ml is a deluxe sample
http://www.sephora.com/progenius-omega-treatment-rescue-oil-P396493?skuId=1684489
Progenius Omega Treatment Rescue Oil is an all-natural, featherweight formula featuring bakuchiol—nature’s answer to retinol without the negative side effects. It helps repair and refine texture for satiny, flawless-looking skin. I hate retinol products. i find them very irritating on my skin. Hopefully this isn't too greasy and worth using. Apparently you apply lightly like you would apply a retinol product so it might not be too bad.

OleHenriksen Sheer Transformation 0.25oz is a deluxe sample and half the size of the smallest available in this product from Sephora http://www.sephora.com/sheer-transformation-P42342?skuId=1600295 which puts the value at approximately $9. It's a great light moisturizer that i have been using overnight this week. 

"Skin feels fresh, healthy, and bright with this lightweight moisturizer's silky whipped texture that melts into skin. A potent blend of actiwhite™, licorice, and vitamin C help fade dark spots, even skintone, and prevent premature signs of aging while botanical fruit acids gently exfoliate and retexturize. The calming blend of sandalwood, geranium, and chamomile soothes, balances, and purifies the skin to minimize pores while glycerin lightly hydrates. Sugar cane and multifruit AHAs gently exfoliate to refine texture, even tone, and soften the look of fine lines as vitamin C brightens and provides antioxidant protection from environmental aggressors. Vitamin E heals, restores, and nourishes the skin, leaving you with a healthy-looking, smooth, refreshed complexion"

Definitely a contender for my favourite moisturizer!! 

Ren Instant Firming Beauty Shot 10ml is a deluxe sample http://www.sephora.com/keep-young-beautiful-tm-instant-firming-beauty-shot-P391761?skuId=1671270&icid2=ren_lp_keep_young_and_beautiful_carousel_brand:ren_p391761_image
A daily gel-serum that instantly visibly firms and lifts, plumps, primes, and contours skin, under and over makeup. 
I don't think i will try this on top of my makeup though?? 

Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Resist 24 Pure Retinol Express Smoothing Eye Mask 1 packet/2 sheets is a deluxe sample and 1/3 the size of the smallest available in this product from Sephora http://www.sephora.com/benefiance-wrinkleresist24-pure-retinol-express-soothing-eye-mask-P173619?skuId=1594118 which value around $7 These eye masks work to dramatically reduce the appearance of wrinkles in the eye area in as little as 15 minutes. While brightening and minimizing dark circles, they plump the skin with hydration and refine texture for softer, smoother, healthier-looking skin. Hopefully the retinol doesn't irritate my eye area....will update as i test it out. Out of stock online....must be good if its sold out??

SK-II Facial Treatment Mask 1 mask 1.65oz
is a deluxe sample. Currently not available for sale on the Sephora Canada website. So if you like it you will have to find somewhere else...
I read a couple of Nordstrom reviews and apparently its amazing and give instant results! wow worth trying it out
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sk-ii-facial-treatment-mask-10-pack/3150059

Sunday Riley good genes lactic acid treatment 10ml
Gentler than OleHenriksen Flash Lemon Peel (which works and is awesome) this deluxe sample is a pretty good one http://www.sephora.com/good-genes-treatment-P309308?skuId=1418581&icid2=sundayriley_lp_bestsellers_can_carousel1_brand:sunday%20riley_p309308_image
This hydrating treatment is formulated with key ingredients that plump the look of fine lines to reveal brighter, renewed skin, and support natural circulation to create a smooth, vibrant complexion. Long term use will help restore damaged skin, reduce hyperpigmentation and scars, reduce the depth and number of lines and wrinkles, even out skintone, and increase skin firmness. Can be used daily, morning and evening, by applying one pump of serum to the entire face, avoiding eye area, before other treatments and moisturizers/ can also be applied as an immediate transforming peel by massaging five pumps of the serum to face and leaving for 20 minutes before rinsing/ mixed with Ceramic Slip Cleanser and used as a mask. Apply to the face for 10 to 30 minutes for an instant radiance boost. I love this product and will be purchasing!

Love these kits! i definitely recommend this one