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CHANEL ROUGE ALLURE LIQUID POWDER
They say: A matte liquid lip colour with a smooth powder formula, this long-wearing lip product combines “innovation and sensoriality” for a unique makeup experience and a cool “blurring” effect.
We say: This formula provides full colour, a soft feel and the perfect matte finish. Our tester loved the shade 956 Invincible, an orangey-red that gave lips an instant punch. While it’s not the longest-wearing formula at full impact, it does wear well and leaves lips with a pretty stain. $46 | Hudson’s Bay; chanel.com
NURSE JAMIE INSTANT UPLIFT MASSAGE BEAUTY ROLLER
They say: A skin-massaging beauty tool for the face and body that features a hexagon shape and 24 massaging stones to “temporarily energize, enhance, revive and uplift your skin.” The tool is designed to mimic the techniques used in nurse and celebrity skin-care expert Jamie Sue Sherrill’s signature facials.
We say: Our tester incorporated this massaging tool into her morning routine after skin cleansing and moisturizing, and before makeup application. The tool’s material is cool to the touch and the beads seem to “wake up” skin. While our tester hasn’t used it long enough to expect dramatic results, this tool gives skin an instant pick-me-up and has proven to be a soothing part of her daily skin-care prep. $86 | Sephora; sephora.com
NO PONG ALL NATURAL ANTI ODOURANT
They say: A natural deodorant from the new-to-Canada brand No Pong that is
100 per cent paraben, aluminum, cruelty and plastic free. The formulas are “made from delicious, all-natural ingredients, blended together to create a ridiculously effective, sweat-resistant, all day deodorant that does exactly what it says on the tin.” The formulas come in original and bicarb-free.
We say: Our tester has been searching for the perfect all-natural deodorant for some time. This new option is almost perfect. The product has a paste consistency and a soft, citrusy scent. A small amount is all that’s needed to cover underarms, and it doesn’t stain clothes. By day’s end, there was no skin irritation or odour. $5.95 | nopong.com