Pur Cosmetics Vanity Palette Eyes & Cheeks

I love a full-face of makeup but I don’t always have time to spend hours blending and coordinating colors. The Pur Vanity Palettes ($49.00) were designed with your busy lifestyle in mind – combining shadow, blush, bronzer and highlighter in one chic little compact. Dream Chaser contains neutral shades for subtle day looks and for a night out, Goal Digger creates glamorous contrast.

What makes these palettes unique is that they function as mini vanities on-the-go. The mirror pops up and elevates to aide with application which is also great for vacation and quick touch-ups.

Goal digger is my favorite because the shades are rich and prominent. Although the pigments are formulated for different areas of the face, they all make great eye shadow and I like pairing the smoky plum and luminous pink blush. The pigments are smooth and well pigmented but the glitter shades (silver and deep blue) have a sheer finish that require more layering for full-coverage. The highlight adds a pop of gorgeous illumination and the bronzer is dark enough to contour and create definition.

Dream Chaser has a few warm shadows for sculpting and much lighter blush and highlight shades. There isn’t enough color variation and vibrancy in this palette to suit my style but the pigments are silky and well made – great for blending and laying.

Goal Digger Palette

Pur Cosmetics is available at Shoppers Drug Mart and online at beautyboutique.ca

Pur Cosmetics Chrome Glaze High Shine Lip Gloss & Velvet Matte Liquid Lipstick Review

Pur Cosmetics makes gorgeous lip color and their lacquers are some of my favorite liquid lipsticks. Whether you like bold, opaque color (like me) or high-shine glossy shades, Pur has something for everyone including vivid fall hues!

For those who still dig the neutral lip trend, I chose 2 shades that are flattering on all complexions with mild undertones. Ever After (on the left) is a pretty mauve-pink with a creamy matte finish that looks great with my autumn wardrobe. The color is deep and eye-catching yet still quite tame. When you’re in the mood for a neutral gloss, Smarty Pants is a flattering, subtle pink that enhances your natural lip color with a beautiful flush.

The matte formula glides on full-coverage and smooth with a rich, mousse texture that conditions and hydrates to prevent flaking and dryness. The intense color provides hours of comfortable wear and nourishing Agave Extract helps plump and fill lines to create a flawless finish.

I like that the applicator has a pointed tip which makes shaping and defining the lip contour much easier and you can create a neat outline without lip liner.

For fall I love deep, vampy pigments. The lighter shade (on the left) is a Velvet Matte called Addiction. This gorgeous burgundy-wine will probably be one of my go-to colors next season and it looks amazing with sparkling gold shadow. The darker shade is a Chrome Glaze called Rebel. The creamy gloss provides a vibrant stain and sheer, luminous color that moisturizes and plumps. You can also wear the gloss over the matte for opaqueness and shine.

The gloss and liquid lipstick retail for $29.00 each at Shoppers Drug Mart and beautyboutique.ca