Quo Cosmetics Relaunch - NEW Beauty Products

Shoppers Drug Mart carries many great brands including their own – Quo Cosmetics. Recently they’ve updated the line with fun packaging and playful colors. 

The new collection will definitely appeal to younger consumers who enjoy sparkly lip gloss and bright blue eyeliner. It is trendy, simple and cute.

Let’s talk lip products – The Rouge a Levres Mini Lipsticks are my favorite when it comes to color and consistency. They glide on vibrant and buttery with a hydrating texture. 

The Sheer Lip Paints (bottom left in the photo below) are packaged in cute little jars and the lightweight, non-greasy, oil-based formula is shiny and comfortable. I don’t think they contain nourishing butters or extracts but they do keep my lips soft and smooth.

I’m not a fan of chunky sparkles on my lips but teens will probably love the sheer shimmery gloss. I'm thinking stocking stuffers...

To enhance your complexion, Quo has created new face products. The Featherlight Cream Blush is packaged in small squeeze tubes and there are 3 shades – nude, pink and coral. The sheer finish provides a natural rosy flush and blends well despite the glossy consistency. I just wish there were some deeper hues – something a little less pink and a little more mauve, orange or burgundy. 

The Blush, Bronzing Powder and Golden Skin Perfector (in the photo below) might be better suited for fair complexions as they tend to disappear on my skin tone. The highlighter is more silver than gold.

For a radiant complexion I’ve been testing the Golden Glow Primer under foundation. It functions as a shimmery skin luminizer that can also be worn alone. Unfortunately this color is very light with a white/silvery base so it doesn’t compliment my skin. 

I love Quo’s Makeup Sponge! The quality is good and it blends foundation seamlessly. The acorn shape is great for patting on product and getting into hard to reach areas. I also like that it doesn’t tear easily and lasts a long time. 

There are 2 new nail polish formulas – Flash Dry (perfect when you’re short on time) and Breathable Color + Treatment (for weak, brittle nails).

The deep red (Mary Merlot) is a fabulous fall color (I've already used it twice) and the matte top coat creates a sexy shine-free finish that lasts a few days longer than glossy top coats (I’m kind of obsessed). I’m not a fan of the Mellow Yellow color but I love that it dries quickly. 

Pump Up The Volume Mascara comes in a couple shades with a big brush. The formula is a tad dry at first (you may have to pump the wand a few times) but it did add some length and thickness to my lashes.

We all need a little self-care during these difficult times and this cute eye gel mask is great for a relaxing spa day at home. Just pop the little donuts in the fridge to soothe tired, puffy eyes and dissolve the salt bomb in warm water to make bath time more enjoyable.

These products and more are now available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Quo Cosmetics 2017 Summer Collection

While browsing Shoppers Drug Mart this summer, you may notice the pretty seasonal patterns in Quo’s new collection – inspired by sunny, tropical vibes. Like many of the brand’s previous palettes, most of these pigments are soft and feminine, offset by a few deep hues for contrast. The range also includes lip color, bronzer and brush sets.

The packaging is chic and trendy – reminiscent of wild travels to exotic destinations.

Everyone loves a good summer bronzer and this pretty compact includes a trio of shades to lightly highlight the skin. The shimmer is quite subtle – more like a dusting on top, while the bottom pigment is matte, creamy and smooth for easy blending. The effect is mild radiance rather than high-impact strobing and the illumination or brightening effect seems to come from the color itself rather than the shimmer particles. None if these shades provide a bronze look on my skin tone but they do create luminosity that looks pretty in the sunlight. The bronzer retails for $22.00.

There are 2 shadow palettes in the collection – Sunset Eyes features bronze, pink and champagne shades while Garden View contains browns, navy, pale pink and yellow. It would have been nice to see a bit more variation and vibrancy for the season, but soft hues can be quite elegant.

With these shadows you definitely need a good primer for adhesion and color enhancement since they are light, sheer and silky. Some of the powders initially apply a bit chalky but simply smoothing them out creates an even finish and I love the dusty rose color at the end. The first 2 neutral shadows are suitable for blending and highlighting while the last 3 are your statement shades – well matched but a little faint for my taste. To amp-up the color, I deepen the crease with bold pink and create a nice gradient. With a base and a few layers, it is possible to intensify the colors a bit more.

Garden View has a few deep shades (which is nice), and 2 mild hues that seem a little out of place. I don’t think I’d wear yellow or baby pink with ashy brown or navy so I’m not quite sure how I’ll use them together. The dark hues can create smokey looks and the texture is quite soft. The palettes retail for $16.00 each.

Quo makes fabulous, synthetic brushes and the Flawless Face 3-Piece Set ($40.00) includes a foundation brush, powder/bronzer brush and highlighter brush with a red cosmetics bag. The brushes are soft yet taunt enough for precise stippling buffing and blending – suitable for powder and liquid. The quality is good (with minimal shedding) and they provide a nice, even finish for everyday use or professional kits.

 Quo is available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart