Pur Cosmetics Love Your Selfie 2 Day & Night Palette Review

It’s no secret that Pur Cosmetics has some seriously gorgeous pigments and since the selfie epidemic seems to be the way of the world, great makeup can help prefect your photos. The Selfie 2 Palette seems designed for my busy schedule because the expertly crafted shadows create effortless looks that can to go from day to night.

Along with 8 luxe eye shadows the collection also includes a universal highlighter, bronzer, baking powder (to set your look), mascara, lip pencil, gloss and large mirror - all conveniently packaged in a travel-friendly glittery case.

The shadows in the palette are flattering on all skin tones and great for everyday wear. There are 3 soft matte hues in cream, beige and pink plus 5 shimmers in gold, bronzy tones, green and iridescent garnet. Deepening the colors creates a vivid smoky effect and the pigmentation is full-coverage, buildable and blendable for incredible saturation and smooth, silky application.

Although the inclusion of a deep matte brown for crease sculpting would have made the palette more complete, the shadows are excellent quality and I have no issue with excessive fallout, or fading. They also layer incredibly well so I can glam-up my look for a night out and accentuate my eyes with the Fully Charged volumizing mascara.

The universal highlight is a soft champagne hue with peachy undertones that applies buttery smooth with no messy glitter. The illuminating shimmer is well contained and I can brush it on heavy for dramatic radiance or light for a natural glow. The velvety bronzer is medium brown and deep enough to contour. When used with the matte baking powder you can reshape, define, sculpt and transform the face.

The Velvet Matte Lip Pencil is beautiful and the creamy formula can be used to line or fill-in the lips. The chubbier shape makes it a bit difficult to sharpen but the color is very wearable.

The gloss compliments all of the pigments and hydrates with a wash of beautiful pink shine. The color payoff isn’t too sheer and can be enhance it to medium coverage for a lush, pouty effect.

This Palette is valued at $140.00 but retails for $42.00. Pur Cosmetics/Pur Minerals is available at Shoppers Drug Mart, beautyboutique.ca and purcosmetics.com.

Pürminerals Cameo Contour Foundation & Epic Illusion Palette Review

Party season may be over but I will still break out the shimmer, vibrant hues and maybe a little glitter when the mood strikes. This Friday I am going to see The Phantom of The Opera (for the second time) and whether I need makeup for a fun night out or everyday wear Pürminerals has a great selection to help me look my best!

Sculpting and highlighting has been all the rage and the new Cameo Contour Dual Ended Foundation is just what you need to achieve that chiseled face contour...even if you did overdo it on the appetizers and eggnog over the holidays. 

Shade featured: Tan

On one end you have the contour shade that should be darker than your skin tone to create shadow and contrast in the hollows of your face. 

On the other end there is a highlight shade which should be lighter than your skin tone and applied to the high points of the face for luminous dimension and glow.

The best thing about this stick aside from the easy to use packaging is the creamy formula! Sometimes when I use powder contours they are difficult to blend because they settle on the surface of skin and accentuate texture. With this cream you can apply the color directly from the tube and use the handy sponge (included in the kit) to fade the line beautifully for a seamless streak-free finish that shapes without being too obvious.

Once blended the creamy texture transforms into a silky, lightweight powder so it doesn’t feel wet or heavy. Both pigments also have a wonderful velvety texture and even if you aren’t a contouring master you can easily transform from dull to diva in a few easy swipes. The sponge is decent for blending but I find it a tad hard so I prefer to use the Pürminerals chisel brush. The Cameo Contour retails for $39.50.

After you are sculpted you may want to do a bit more enhancing with the Epic Illusion Palette for the eyes, cheekbones and jawline. You can use these hues to highlight, deepen your contour, accentuate and add color to the face with the pretty pink blushes. 

To set your face, correct color and lightly conceal the 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup with SPF 15 provides sheer coverage for a flawless matte finish. The formula is designed to help diminish your skincare concerns for a healthier looking complexion without the use of gluten or parabens. Although this is classified as “foundation” it is more as a finishing powder because it does not provide full-coverage. It has a smooth, lightweight texture and comes in 10 shades from light to dark. The hue I have is medium dark and the compact retails for $28.00.

The contour stick, Epic Illusion palette and Pressed Mineral Powder are everything you need to create the perfect profile and be ready for your close-ups, so let’s move on to the eyes!

The gorgeous Eye Polish is available in 6 trendy shades and they are absolutely mesmerizing! The color I have called Velvet is a bronze/wine/plum hue that is eye catching, glam and perfect for the season. The pigment applies wet and blends into a dry shadow with beautiful multidimensional shimmer and buildable coverage. It comes with a unique tapered gel applicator to swipe the color onto the lids. The polish is also a base and top coat all-in-one and lasts all day without budging, smudging or fading.

If you prefer more versatility the Soul Mattes and Secret Crush eye shadow palettes are ideal for creating a variety of stunning effects. I often takes these two on vacation with me as the colors transition from day to night with the perfect array of matte and shimmer options.

All you need to do now is sculpt your brows with the Wake Up Brow Dual Ended Pencil and line the eyes with the Double Ego Eyeliner which has both a pencil and liquid tip! I actually start out with a pencil liner to make sure I have a straight base line and then I go over the pencil with a liquid formula. This helps make my eyeliner look neat and last all day!

After your eyes and face are on-point finish up with a lush lip color. My favorites are the Pürminerals Lip Lure Lacquers or one of their bright lipsticks for a fun pop of color. 

You can find Pürminerals at Shoppers Drug Mart and online by clicking HERE.

Pur Minerals Femme Fatale Collection: Inspired by The Man From U.N.C.L.E

This Friday the action packed spy thriller- The Man From U.N.C.L.E hits theaters across Canada and the film takes fans on an exciting journey of secret agents, espionage and cool gadgets. Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend the Canadian premiere hosted by Pür Minerals and introduced by Rick Campanaelli of Entertainment Tonight. The red carpet was swarming with media and eager movie-goers and the cast made an appearance before the show began.

I thought the movie was funny, intense and intriguing and although the high speed chases and debonair leading men stole the show I was mesmerized by the retro makeup, colorful fashion and eccentric layers of jewelry! The women from the 60’s didn’t shy away from a little bling, thick eyeliner and chic sunglasses.

To celebrate the release Pür Minerals has launched the Femme Fatal Collection inspired by the film. The kit comes with everything you need to create a posh 60’s look or beautiful everyday makeup and the formulas are wonderful!

I've become a little obsessed with The Secret Crush Palette and it has become one of my go-to products for it's versatility, color pay-off and quality. The combination of intense shimmery hues and beautifully pigmented matte shades complement each other well and flatter all complexions. 

There are rich crease colors including smokey black for definition and sculpting, brilliant highlighting shades and gorgeous hues for the lids including rose gold, deep gold and sultry bronze. On its own the palette retails for $39.00 and makes a great addition to your collection if you love classic, trendy hues!

To achieve flawless matte skin the 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup is formulated with an age-defying Ceretin complex to smooth, firm and lift so you are always ready for your close-up! The compact may look simple but it is actually an all-in-one skin-enhancing foundation, powder and concealer that helps prevent and correct your biggest skin concerns. It also contains SPF 15 for a layer of protection and the lightweight mineral pigments even skin texture and color while brightening dark spots, fading blemishes and preventing oiliness.

Shade: Medium/Dark

You can wear the powder on its own for a natural finish or pair it with your favorite foundation if you require more coverage. It makes a fabulous setting powder to lock in your look and the formula is vegan friendly and free of parabens and gluten. It retails for $32.00.

To apply both liquid and pressed foundation the flat top Chisel Brush is designed for full coverage application. I like dabbing the surface in powder and patting it on for a wonderful, smooth finish without disturbing underlying makeup. The brush retails for $26.00

One thing that stood out about the movie was the thick, plush lashes on the leading ladies. The girls wore glamorous heavy falsies which made their eyes look gorgeous! If you don’t always have time for false lashes the collection includes the Big Look Lengthening Mascara for a thick, voluminous effect. The non-clump formula also contains nourishing argan oil for a dewy sheen. The mascara retails for $22.00.

I love bold eyeliner and so did the fashionistas from the 60’s! Lacquered black lines with or without a wing were favored in the film along with pops of flashy color! The Double Ego Dual Ended Liner has a pencil on one end and a liquid felt point on the other. The blue-green shade called Queensland is a fun accent and the creamy formula glides on for great coverage, smooth lines and all day color! Just make sure to recap the liquid end because like many felt tips it tends to get dry! The liner retails for $23.00.

You can get the entire collection for just $29.00 at purminerals.com

*Press samples featured