Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Collection

I know this collection has been out for a while and got a lot of hype, but I'm someone who generally waits for the buzz to die down before trying something new. The other day in Sephora, I was browsing the skincare section and came across this little Tarte Rainforest of the Sea set, and for $22, I snatched it up.

The set comes with the Drink of H2O Hydrating Boost, Deep Dive Cleansing Gel, Marine Boosting 4-in-1 Mist, BB Tinted Treatment Primer (I got the set with the shade Light), Amazonian Clay Blush in Oasis, and the Lights Camera Lashes mascara. I was really most interested in trying the skincare items, and was not disappointed. The Deep Dive Cleansing Gel is really wonderful, and I am definitely considering buying the full size. It's a thick gel that lathers a little, and surprisingly removes makeup very well. I'm definitely new to using gels and balms to remove makeup (I've been trialing Clinique's Take the Day Off Balm), but I really really like how quickly they get all of my makeup off. My favourite thing about this is that it leaves no residue behind on my skin, but also doesn't leave it really dry. I typically find with cleansers I get one or the other, but this one is golden!

The Drink of H2O Hydrating Boost is an interesting moisturizer. It's very light, and gel-based so super refreshing and cool when you put it on. I typically use heavier creams, especially at night, but this one is so hydrating! It also absorbs really easily into the skin, so in the morning my skin is very hydrated, but isn't covered in nasty residue. The full size of this is quite expensive, so I'll probably just continue using the millions of moisturizers I already have. The Marine Boosting Mist is one that I haven't really used much, as I need my makeup to last through very long shifts. But I imagine in the summer months when I'm not wearing makeup, this will be lovely and refreshing.

I've never been a lover of BB Creams or tinted moisturizers, but I've used nothing but the BB Tinted Treatment Primer since buying this set. I'm definitely going to buy the full size, but I think I'll go for the shade Fair instead of Light (which came in this set). It provides more coverage than I thought, and beautifully evens out my skin while still looking like I'm not wearing any makeup. I was amazed by how much it brightens up my skin, and with a bit of added concealer I look like I have perfect skin! It also sets to a silky-satin almost powdery finish, so it definitely wears for far longer than a normal BB cream would. In love!

The Amazonian Clay Blush in Oasis is a gorgeous colour, and as we all know, Tarte's blush formula is to die for. I think this colour is exclusive to the set, as far as I can find. Lights, Camera, Lashes is a wonderful mascara, so I'm glad for another little tube (and I much prefer the packaging of the minis).

All around, this set is wonderful, and I've definitely discovered some products that I absolutely adore. Have you tried any of Tarte's newer products? What did you think?
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Glossier Phase 2

The day this package arrived I was freaking out. In case you've been living under a rock, Glossier launched Phase 2 of their collection, a makeup line. The products are "no-fuss" and designed to showcase your natural beauty instead of covering it up. The collection consists of the Stretch Concealer, ever popular Boy Brow, and Generation G lipsticks. The concealer comes in 5 shades, the Boy Brow 3, and the lipsticks have 4 shades.

The Stretch Concealer retails on its own for $18, I got the shade light. It's a lightweight "flexible" concealer that's supposed to move with your skin. It's such a different texture from anything I've used. It's super creamy and almost oily (?) feeling between your fingers. It's definitely one for if you have dry undereyes, this will make them look dewy and fresh! I have quite dewy undereyes already (thanks, glasses), so I set it with a powder and am out the door!

The Boy Brow retails for $16 and has been in high demand since they sold out after the launch. It's a creamy kind of wax that really helps to hold your brow hairs in place and tint them a little. I will say that unless you have flawless brows or are having a no-makeup-makeup day, you won't be using this on it's own. I have quite dark hair, but very thin almost blonde brows. So I fill them in with my Anastasia DipBrow like I usually would, and set them with this. I got the shade Brunette. I've talked about my love for the elf Clear Mascara, that stuff can't hold a candle to the longevity of the Boy Brow. New. Love.

The Generation G is the greatest thing I've ever put on my lips, ever. They retail for $18, and I got the shade Cake to try out. They're sheer lip-tint-balm things, but they're MATTE. I don't really know how to explain the awesomeness without you guys actually trying them. They feel like absolutely nothing on the lips, and it looks like you naturally have a gorgeous pigment. I want them all.

So you can order products separately, or you can get the Phase 2 set for $50. And, exciting news, I have a link to get you 20% off your first order! That would make the set $40. If you click here, you can use the coupon. This is an affiliate link, if you choose not to use it, you can just go to Glossier's website.

Have you guys tried anything from Glossier yet? I've ordered some skincare goodies already!

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Colourpop

Another day, another order from Colourpop. I think I might have a serious problem, I spend a majority of my time looking up swatches. This time around I got four Ultra Matte Lips and three Super Shock Shadows. First up is Chi, part of the KaePop collection. It's a "nude beige" which is quite a lot darker than I expected. Chi also has gold packaging which I think is really elegant! I also got Tulle, a "dusty burgundy." This one looks very dark on me, and quite brown toned (although it looks lighter in the picture). Stingraye is a part of itsmyraerae's collection, a "cool mauve toned brown." This is one of those colours that looks absolutely different on every swatch I saw. On me, it definitely pulls dark pink, but still has mauve tones. I wouldn't call it a brown. My favourite of this lot is Trap, a "dusty greyed out beige." This one is a true beaut, and one I've gotten many a compliment on.

I also picked up Weenie, how great is that name? It's a rose gold that is gorgeous, but VERY similar to LaLa. I own both, oops. Puppy Love (which is no longer available) is the shadow that benefits the NKLA effort of the Best Friends Animal Society. All proceeds from the sale are donated to the charity. This one is a nice peachy-champagne. Last but not least is Boy Band, which apparently isn't available anymore (similar to Game Face or On The Rocks). It's a coppery-orange-red.

That's all I got this time around, what do I need on the next shopping spree?
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MAC Pro Longwear Foundation

I know this is kind of a random thing to post about, because the MAC Pro Longwear Foundation has been around for a long time, but we got it in stock at work around a month ago and I fell in love. I ended up getting NW15, which is pretty weird because I'm always a NC. For some reason, this shade seemed more yellow-toned. The foundation retails at MAC for $33, and comes in their full colour range. It claims to wear up to 15 hours and has a "natural" finish.

This is probably my favourite foundation from MAC, and it's quickly getting hush on my list of overall favourite foundations. The finish is truly natural, it makes you look like you have flawless skin without makeup. But, if you have scarring or acne you'll probably want to spot conceal because it isn't full coverage. It's definitely not a matte-finish, but it's also not greasy-looking. You should be fine if you have oily or dry skin, but if you have either to the extreme I would recommend trying it out first.

I was surprised by how light it feels on the skin, generally long-wear foundations are slightly heavier. This really feels like I'm not wearing foundation, it's GREAT. It's also fairly transfer-proof. Obviously if you rub your face on something, it's going to come off. But for normal accidental shoulder-rubs or hugs, you'll be safe!

The biggest claim of all; the wear. I don't know about 15 hours, but I've worn it for 12 hours several times and was amazed. By the end of the too-long day, my face looked almost unchanged from when I first applied my makeup. Despite the bitch-face and a slight shine on my forehead it looked amazing! It also wears really comfortably, which is a big plus for me.

Overall, this is a really, really excellent foundation that I think gets overlooked because the Studio Fix is so popular. I definitely recommend giving it a go!

Have you guys tried this formula? Did you like it?
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