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gothify1 · 5 years

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As much as I love the process of choosing a new color and painting my nails, actually removing my old polish is the bane of my existence as a nail fiend. Not only are most polish removers hard on the health of nails, but they're also messy and time-consuming. Ugh. At first, I definitely thought this polish-removing cream was a total gimmick—boasting lofty claims like zero smell, easy removal, and an immaculate finish. That said, the unique formula features hydrating ingredients like macadamia, almond, argan, and sesame oils; vitamin E; and premium waxes. The first thing I noticed after I slathered it all over my nails was how much of a treatment the cream felt like. The surrounding skin didn't shrivel and chap, and after I wiped the cream off my nails (you leave it on one minute for every nail polish layer and three minutes if you used base and top coats), I was impressed with how healthy and happy my nails and skin felt. It's super user-friendly, super brilliant, and super easy to take with you just about everywhere. I'm never using normal polish remover again. One note? If you're wearing a darker polish or a heavy-duty top coat, you might need to do two rounds. I know there's some stigma attached to press-on nails, and even though I still can't shake the memory of my fake, squared-off French tips circa high school completely, these ones from Kiss are the real deal. To be honest, my toes and feet always look like crap, and I just don't have the time or patience to commit to regular in-salon pedicures. With these, I love the range of options and looks—from plain colors like turquoise to more artistic nail art—and I also love that my nails instantly look uniform in shape and size. Whenever I wear these, I get a ridiculous number of compliments, and people are genuinely shocked when I tell them they're press-ons. (That's how natural and believable they look!) I wear every kind of shoe imaginable and also exercise and run regularly, and they still stay on until you want them off. They're a game changer—especially with the onset of summer and pedicure season. Plus, they're 100% mess-free and easy to pack if you're travel-bound. I've always been one to completely ignore my cuticles and extracurricular nailcare. For years, I couldn't be bothered with cuticle oils (even when a manicurist would scold me) until I tried this one from celebrity manicurist Mazz Hanna. Not only is it gorgeous—and very pretty atop a vanity—but it also has the highest-quality ingredients, which makes it really hard for me to resist the temptation to roll the elixir over every inch of my skin and not just my nails. The all-star lineup of ingredients includes certified organic oils like jojoba and hemp seed in addition to essential oils like lavender and geranium. It's natural, vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free. Oh, and it's topped with an amethyst crystal roller ball. J. Hannah epitomizes the melding of fashion and beauty. (The brand is also loved for its beautiful jewelry!) While the shade range might be smaller than most, the line is, as the brand states on its website, full of "carefully-edited, high quality polishes for the color resistant." This shade, Nectar, is the latest installment and what the brand describes as a "smokey apricot," "sun-faded ranunculus," and/or "muted Tai-tea." It's limited-edition, beautiful on all skin tones, and high in demand. In other words, snap it up fast before it disappears! It's the equivalent of a collector's item within the nail industry. Of course, we love sprinkling our summer nail MO with hot pink, red, purple, and turquoise, but there's something incredibly seasonal about a gorgeous wash of nude as well. That said, the color range can run the risk of being "boring," so this season, I'm applauding China Glaze for coming up with a non-basic collection of beach-perfect nudes that are shimmery, unique, and beautifully wearable for every skin tone. I received the collection a couple of weeks ago and have already dabbled in multiple hues—Send Hues, Skinny Tipping, and Bronze Ambition being my favorites thus far! We broke the news about Olive & June's ingenious Studio Box a couple of weeks ago upon launch, but as I've had the chance to use it myself and play around, I've become pretty infatuated. As someone who has too many polishes to count and can never keep track of accessories like files, remover, buffers, etc., I can confidently say this invention has really changed my at-home process for the better. It's a 10-piece Millennial Pink set filled with every nail necessity you need to satiate your biggest and brightest at-home mani dreams. It's $50 (so a better long-term investment than one salon manicure) and includes the brand's universal polish handle, a set of straight-edge nail clippers, a nail file, a buffer, a super-handy-dandy cleanup brush, nail polish remover, cuticle hydration serum, a travel pouch, a placemat, a clear top coat, a nail polish of your choosing, and O&J's exclusive five-step guide to achieving a salon-level manicure from the comfy vantage point of your couch. As a polish-obsessed person, I prepare for nail disasters and color cravings while traveling as I do for makeup and skincare mishaps. I always pack a few different shades alongside my favorite creams and lipsticks, and this travel-friendly multitasker from Côte (one of the best nontoxic polish brands!) fakes the look of a $50 manicure while I'm on the fly. It functions as both a base and top coat, is only $8, and is a perfect size. Plus, the recipe of vitamin B5 and coffee extract helps keep your tips strong and split-free. Just as people are very particular about their favorite brands and polish colors, the question of brush size is also paramount. Some people prefer a skinnier, more precise brush, and some, like me, love a big wide brush that can coat a nail in just a few satisfying strokes. I love Zoya polish but always took issue with the skimpier size of its normal brushes. Recently, however, it debuted its new Z-Wide fan brush for a quick and even application. It has 60% more bristles than the Zoya Z-Classic precision brush (the normal brush that comes with its polishes and treatments) and fits all of its bottles so you can easily switch it out. I swear I paint my nails in half the time while still getting salon-level results. I used to roll my eyes at hair and nail growth supplements. Then, I discovered Hum Nutrition a few years ago. The brand is committed to providing quality, fair prices, and a fun array of targeted formulas that allow you to customize your routine. I've noticed major gains since taking these capsules for nails (I also think its Hair Sweet Hair Growth Gummies have helped!) and constantly recommend them to friends and family craving growth spurts where their hair and nails are concerned. It's formulated with a hit of high-potency silica and biotin and is easy to stomach since you just take one pill daily with a meal. Next up: 14 Nail Polish Brands Beauty Editors and Manicurists Are Obsessed With

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camembertlythere · 3 years

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I got some semi-cured gel nail strips and a lil uv lamp from ohora/vanity-table and holy shit you guys!! Almost fully eliminating dry time alone has been incredible, but also!! It's super easy on my shitty tendonitis-y wrists and shaky hands and ALSO they don't chip and are tough as hell for like two weeks at a stretch

11/10 do very much recommend

#I've gotten two full manicures out of one set and I'm p sure I'll be able to get a third #a set is like the price of a bottle of regular nail polish ($10-14) and much less frustrating overall #i want to try the dashing diva ones next #there's a pink ice gel set with which i have deeply fallen in love

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jessicakehoe · 4 years

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13 New Beauty Launches You Need to Know About in July

Somehow, it’s already July and we’re now officially into the second half of the year. And whilst that is somewhat terrifying, particularly given many of us have spent four of the last six months indoors, the start of a new month has a beautiful silver lining: brand new beauty products to treat yourself to. Here are 13 of the best new beauty launches happening in July that you’re going to want to add to cart.

Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm

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What you need to know: Cult beauty brand Glow Recipe has released its newest product today in the form of the Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm. The balm works to dissolve makeup, oil and SPF whilst simultaneously exfoliating the skin for a superb glow. The PEG-free formula is made with blueberry extract which helps to fight free radical damage, as well as papaya seed oil and extract to hydrate and soothe. Looks (and smells) good enough to eat – but don’t.

Price: $42

Where to get it: Available from today at Sephora.ca.

Starface Hydro-Stars

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What you need to know: Starface products are now officially available to ship to Canadian shores for the very first time. Launched last year, the brand generated instant buzz thanks to their Hydro-Stars – hydrocolloid pimple patches that accelerate pimple healing and prevent you from picking – which are equal parts skincare and style statement. So make like Lizzo and cover yourself in stars – you’ll never be sad about a pimple again.

Price: $27 for 32 stars.

Where to get it: Starface.world.

Caudalie Limited Edition Beauty Elixir

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What you need to know: To celebrate the start of summer, French beauty brand Caudalie is releasing a special limited edition of its cult-favourite Beauty Elixir. Made with 100 per cent natural ingredients, the Elixir is known for its glow boosting properties – it also tightens pores and is perfect for prepping your skin before applying makeup and setting it once you’re done. The pretty pink bottle was first released last year, and the brand has brought it back for a second so if you missed out last time, now’s your chance to get your hands on one (or five).

Price: $22 for 30ml or $59 for 100ml.

Where to get it: Available July 3 at caudalie.ca.

Maybelline Lifter Gloss

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What you need to know: If you’re looking for an easy way to add a little volume to your lips, Maybelline’s new Lifter Gloss is your answer. The formulation contains hyaluronic acid which works to smooth the surface of your lips whilst simultaneously enhancing the lip contour. Plus, the large wand makes application a breeze – just one swipe and you’re good to go.

Price: $10.99

Where to get it: Available from July 7 at mass retailers and drugstores.

Make Up For Ever Aqua Resist Line

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What you need to know: This month, Make Up For Ever is introducing its new Aqua Resist range which includes waterproof, smudge-proof, sweat-proof, humidity-proof and climate proof formulations to ensure you look fierce from morning to night. Developed in partnership with makeup artists, the new line includes the Aqua Resist Colour Pencil – a highly pigmented pencil liner with a gel-like texture available in 10 shades – and the Aqua Resist Smoky Shadow – a 3-in-1 eye stick that can be used as kohl, eyeliner and eyeshadow available in 14 shades. With face masks becoming a regular part of our everyday lives, consider these your new best friends.

Price: The Aqua Resist Colour Pencils are $29 each and the Aqua Resist Smoky Shadow are $30 each.

Where to get it: Available in July online and in-store at Sephora, and on thebay.com.

Catrice Cosmetics Clean ID Hydro BB Cream

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What you need to know: This month, Catrice Cosmetics is launching its very first BB cream, made with 99 per cent natural ingredients. The lightweight formula (made with shea butter to help nourish skin) provides natural coverage whilst imparting skin with a radiant finish. Available in seven shades, the vegan product is also free from gluten, parabens, fragrance and alcohol.

Price: $11.99

Where to get it: Available from July 1 at catricecosmetics.com.

Giorgio Armani Crema Nera Acqua Reviscentalis

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What you need to know: Giorgio Armani is introducing a new product to its Crema Nera range this month in the form of the Acqua Reviscentalis, a skin-reviving treatment lotion that hydrates, clarifies, brightens and refines skin. The product is formulated with the brand’s signature Reviscentalis ingredient, an extract from the miracle resurrection plant “which stimulates skin protection, detoxification and regeneration by capturing 85 per cent of free radicals,” according to the brand. The formula also contains glycolic acid to help gently exfoliate skin and reveal newer, more radiant skin.

Price: $200

Where to get it: Available from July at armani-beauty.ca.

Dior Sauvage Fragrance

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What you need to know: Dior is launching a new iteration of its Sauvage men’s fragrance this month in a brand new 200ml size. The fragrance contains notes of bergamot, mandarin, cardamom, dry amber core, leather, Sri Lankan sandalwood, tonka bean, Papuan vanilla absolute and “candied” raspberry. It was created by master perfumer François Demachy who says of his creation, “I imagined an intense freshness meeting the smoothenss of an Oriental scent. I kept the powerful soul of Sauvage intact by giving it nocturnal accents, an animal attraction and some rounder facets.” The new fragrance is housed in a midnight blue bottle tinged with light to mimic the night sky lit up by stars.

Price: $240

Where to get it: Available now at Hudson’s Bay.

Chanel Les Beiges Summer of Glow

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What you need to know: Whilst you may not be able to go to the Med this summer, you can still bring the feeling of the French Riviera to your face thanks to Chanel’s new Les Beiges Summer of Glow collection. Inspired by sunkissed skin and seawater, and the freedom found in summer soujourns, the new collection includes two illuminating powders, two highlighting fluids, the new and improved Soleil Tan Bronzer (now called the Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream), a five-pan eyeshadow palette, a lip balm and two nail polishes – all in summer-ready hues.

Price: Le Vernis are $35 each, the Healthy Glow Lip Balm is $46, the Healthy Glow Natural Eyeshadow Palette is $75, the Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream and Sheer Healthy Glow Highlighting Fluids are $60 each and the Healthy Glow Illuminating Powders are $82 each.

Where to get it: Available from July 6 at all Chanel counters.

L’Oréal Paris Youth Code Serum

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What you need to know: L’Oréal Paris is launching its new Youth Code Serum, made with 98 per cent pure ferment essence complex to help give skin an unprecedented radiance. According to a release, the ferment essence “helps to stimulate skin metabolism and accelerate skin renewal [and] it also activates youthful skin with the renewing power of fermented seeds.” The formula also works to help strengthen skin to protect it from external aggressors whilst refining and smoothing texture.

Price: $39.99

Where to get it: Available now exclusively on amazon.ca.

KMS StyleColour in Real Red

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What you need to know: KMS has extended its shade range in its StyleColour spray-on colour range to include a new red hue. The StyleColour product features “a polymer complex with a blend of pigments [that] evenly adheres to the hair’s surface and builds a flexible ultra-thin film to guarantee even results on both lighter and darker hair tones and a movable finish.” The formula is also water-repellent.

Price: $29.50

Where to get it: Available now at select salons across the country. Click here to find your nearest salon.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation

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What you need to know: Tom Ford’s new foundation uses Lady Thistle and a blend of peptides to deliver skincare benefits in a foundation formula. The long-wear, smoothing foundation is also humidity-resistant and “effortlessly [erases] imperfections and redness with a matte finish,” according to a release. Plus, it’s available in 40 shades.

Price: $110

Where to get it: Available from July 15 at Sephora and Holt Renfrew.

Louis Vuitton Les Parfums Nuit de Feu

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What you need to know: Nuit de Feu is the latest edition to Louis Vuitton’s Middle Eastern-inspired range of scents. Master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud used three different varieties of incense for the refillable fragrance: incense from Somaliland, black incense and incense resin infused with natural leather, as well as oud, musk and wood. “It’s a perfume that does one a world of good. It’s a blend of essential ingredients that have traversed the ages and forged our civilizations. In a world that’s becoming more and more virtual, I wanted to create a perfume that anchors and reconnects us with nature and our collective history,” says Cavallier Belletrud.

Price: $405 for 110ml or $610 for 200ml.

Where to get it: Available now at select Louis Vuitton stores and online at Louisvuitton.com.

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15 Beauty Tips That Will Make Your Routine Easier, Faster, And Less Expensive

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15 Beauty Tips That Will Make Your Routine Easier, Faster, And Less Expensive

Makeup is the best, isn’t it? Unlike clothes, lipstick will never make you look as bloated as you feel, and eyeshadow will never remind you of the waking nightmare that is trying on jeans.

You know what isn’t the best? Spending an exorbitant amount of money on said makeup and not getting the results you want anyway. Luckily, the Internet — and my own expensive, expensive experiences — are here to help. These simple tips, tricks, and money-saving hacks will protect your face and your bank account from a world of hurt.

1. Use translucent powder to elongate your lashes.

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If you don’t have an extra $50 in your budget for some insane new mascara, grab a cotton swab and your favorite translucent setting powder. Dampen the cotton swab ever so slightly, pick up some powder with it, and dab it along the tips of your lashes. Apply mascara immediately after that. All you have left to do now is brag to no end.

2. Fix lipstick mistakes with concealer.

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One second, you’re applying your favorite matte lipstick, and the next, you’re wondering why you didn’t learn to color inside the lines years ago. We’ve all been there. To cover up a little bit of rogue lipstick without completely starting over and cursing the day you were born, put concealer that matches your skin tone on a precision brush, trace around your lip line, and act like it never happened.

3. Bring thin hair to life with some lemon and aloe.

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Add a bit of lemon juice and aloe vera to your regular shampoo, wash hair, condition, style, and sashay around all day with your newfound volume.

4. Use activated charcoal to whiten teeth.

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It’s easy to find activated charcoal in caplet form, so buy a bottle and bust a caplet open when your teeth need a little pick-me-up. With a toothbrush that you don’t really care about, pick up some of the activated charcoal and brush away. I wouldn’t recommend doing this for any extended period of time, but doing it once a day for a few days in a row should be enough to make a difference! Follow up with a rinse or a regular brushing session so you don’t look like a black-toothed crazy person.

5. Stop spending $20 on lip scrub and make your own.

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Lip scrub is perhaps the biggest waste of money that the beauty industry has to offer. To prep your pout for lipstick, add some sugar, salt, or even baking soda to a teaspoon of honey, mix, and rub on lips as you would with any other scrub. It might not smell like cotton candy or anything, but it will do the job.

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6. Give any lipstick a matte finish with translucent powder and a tissue.

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Don’t be like me and buy your favorite shades of lipstick in every finish under the sun. Just don’t. A great way to give your favorite glossy lipstick a matte finish is to lay a tissue over your lips, pick up some translucent setting powder with a fluffy brush, and dust it onto your lips through the tissue.

7. Grow your lashes naturally with a few simple ingredients.

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If your lashes need a little help in the volume department, this concoction should help. Mix a few drops of castor oil, vitamin E oil, and aloe gel together to create a natural lash serum that you can apply to the base of your lashes every night before bed. A great way to store it is to thoroughly clean an empty nail polish bottle and brush so that you can apply the serum that way. Keeping it in a little tub and using a thin eyeliner brush works, too!

8. Sick of patchy, sparse brows? Use henna to fill them in.

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If there’s one part of the beauty routine that gets old real quick, it’s filling in brows. If you want to avoid having to do that every day without committing to eyebrow tattoos, grab a henna kit in the color that best suits your brows. Follow the instructions on the box, distribute the ink evenly throughout the brow, let it set, and rinse away. You could also do this with hair dye, but because henna is meant to be used on skin, the ingredients aren’t nearly as harsh.

9. Let coconut oil save you tons of money on makeup remover.

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Shelling out cash on makeup remover every few weeks is a drag, so opt for some coconut oil instead. Scoop out a tiny amount, warm it up in your hands to liquify it, and pick it up with a tissue or cotton pad. The coconut oil will break down stubborn eye makeup and liquid lipsticks that won’t seem to budge. One jar should last you a few months, so you’ll save money, and you’ll avoid putting more chemicals on your face.

10. Clean makeup brushes with baby shampoo.

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Have you ever walked around Ulta and wondered why you apparently have to refinance your house to afford brush cleaner? Same. Just use baby shampoo instead. It’s cheap, it’s gentle, and it lasts way longer.

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11. Kick it old school when applying shimmery eyeshadow.

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You’ve spent a small fortune on amazing makeup brushes, but you can’t seem to pick up enough pigment when using shimmery eyeshadow. The solution? Relive seventh grade and use your finger. It might seem like a weird thing to do as a fully grown human being, but you’ll get way more color payoff if you ditch the brush.

12. Get two foundations for the price of one by adding facial oil to the mix.

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Our skin has different needs depending on the season, but buying a bunch of different foundations to accommodate those needs is never fun. If you have a matte foundation that you love to use in the summer, but it’s typically too drying to use in the winter, add one or two drops of your favorite facial oil before you apply it! It’ll add a little extra moisture without changing the pigmentation. If you want to go for sheer coverage, add a few more drops to make your foundation behave like a BB cream.

13. Pump up the power of your lash curler with a little heat.

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Eyelash curlers might look like torture devices, but they usually get the job done. If you’re still not getting enough oomph out of your eyelash curler, heat it up for a few seconds with your hairdryer. Don’t go crazy, though. A little bit of warmth goes a long way.

14. Do your under-eye bags have zero chill? Calm them down with some chamomile tea.

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Concealer is great and all, but if you really want to take care of dark circles and bags, run some chamomile tea bags under cold water and let them hang out on your under-eye luggage for a few minutes.

15. If your lips are naturally pigmented and they screw with your lipstick shades, grab some concealer.

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Listen. I love a good vampy lipstick, but what I don’t love is the fact that my lips are naturally very pigmented and turn even my lightest, most natural shades into something Morticia would love. If you’re in the same boat, all you have to do is pat some concealer onto your lips before you apply lipstick and liner. The ones that come in little tubs are typically too thick for this purpose, so stick to lighter formulas.

The only thing better than putting on some makeup and generally killing it is taking a few shortcuts along the way. While it’s easy to go into Sephora and deplete your future child’s college fund with reckless abandon, there are great ways to achieve the looks you want without going into crippling debt.

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jessicakehoe · 4 years

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7 New Beauty Launches You Need to Know About in July

Somehow, it’s already July and we’re now officially into the second half of the year. And whilst that is somewhat terrifying, particularly given many of us have spent four of the last six months indoors, the start of a new month has a beautiful silver lining: brand new beauty products to treat yourself to. Here are seven of the best new beauty launches happening in July that you’re going to want to add to cart.

Caudalie Limited Edition Beauty Elixir

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Price: $22 for 30ml or $59 for 100ml.

Where to get it: Available July 3 at caudalie.ca.

Maybelline Lifter Gloss

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Price: $10.99

Where to get it: Available from July 7 at mass retailers and drugstores.

Make Up For Ever Aqua Resist Line

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Price: The Aqua Resist Colour Pencils are $29 each and the Aqua Resist Smoky Shadow are $30 each.

Where to get it: Available in July online and in-store at Sephora, and on thebay.com.

Catrice Cosmetics Clean ID Hydro BB Cream

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Price: $11.99

Where to get it: Available from July 1 at catricecosmetics.com.

Giorgio Armani Crema Nera Acqua Reviscentalis

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Price: $200

Where to get it: Available from July at armani-beauty.ca.

Dior Sauvage Fragrance

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Price: $240

Where to get it: Available now at Hudson’s Bay.

Chanel Les Beiges Summer of Glow

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Where to get it: Available from July 6 at all Chanel counters.

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