Product Type:
Pressed Powder
Product:
Stila Illuminating powder foundation
Price and Size:
$18 - Reusable Case
$37 Powder Refill
Texture:
Silky, Light-weight
Skin Type:
All skin types
What:
An illuminating, light to medium coverage powder. I was quite shocked with how well this stayed on my face considering my oily natured skin which usually only will let SMASHBOX or certain Guerlain powders stay on without melting off or caking, so this was a pleasant surprise albeit that I doesn’t cling to my oily nose the entire day like SMASHBOX it stays on long enough to finish work and a few hours after that it’s time for a light powder touch-up. The colour range in these powders is pretty remarkable with a choice of 8 different colours though it does not go as dark as some lines it provides quite a few shades in between.
Pros:
- Buildable Coverage.
- Feels great and light on the skin.
- Illuminating.
- Refillable.
Cons:
- Balking price the first time when purchasing case alongside but becomes very reasonable after the initial purchase.
Similar Products:
SMASHBOX HD Powder, though has a much wider colour range.

Stila: Vibrant in Vancouver

A gorgeous collectible ‘city palette’ consisting of 5 beautiful neutral shadows perfect for any eye plus a creamy ‘tiger lily’ lip and cheek colour!

Come check it out before they are all gone!
$21 - 6g+2.2g

Product Type:
Bronzer
Product:
Benefit Hoola
Price and Size:
$36 - 8g
Texture:
Soft powder
Skin Type:
All skin types
What:
This bronzer is a cult favorite although I found it to go rather ashy on myself so I might be slightly biased. I wish they had more colours for this versus one shade of bronze. For this bronzer it is imperative to come in-store to try as everyone I try this on it either looks stunning on or the complete opposite.
Pros:
- Blends easily
- Brush included
- Comfortable texture.
Cons:
- Will either look amazing or awful, no in between.
Similar Products:
Stila Bronzing Powder

Product Type:
Bronzer
Product:
Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder
Price and Size:
$56 - 10g
Texture:
Silky smooth powder
Skin Type:
All skin types
What:
Having created the first bronzing powder Guerlain is the King of perfected bronzers. Available in 8 gorgeous shades (of which I own 2) ranging from matte to shimmer you will always find the perfect shade. This powder is insanely blendable and also hydrates the skin while on the skin. To believe how amazing this powder really is though I suggest coming in so we can find your perfect shade!
Pros:
- Blendable.
- Hydrating.
- Wide range of shades.
Cons:
- Pricey albeit worth it.
Similar Products:
SMASHBOX Halo Hydrating Perfecting Bronzer

Product Type:
Bronzer
Product:
SMASHBOX Halo Hydrating Perfecting Bronzer
Price and Size:
$45 - 7.1g
Texture:
Light, silky
Skin Type:
All skin types
What:
Enjoy a perfect sunkissed glow with this oil-free, talc-free, and paraben-free bronzer designed to subtly change colour to give you the perfect radiant bronze glow. Twist the shaver to get the perfect amount of powder to apply on your cheekbones, forehead, bridge of nose, and chin. Easily one of my favorite bronzers for clients because you don’t have to worry about matching the perfect colour, Halo does it for you! I never do a wedding without using at least a touch of this on at least their cheekbones.
Pros:
- Anti-aging.
- Hydrating.
- Perfect shade every time.
Cons:
- Has a hard time matching darker skin tones.
Similar Products:
N/A due to anti-aging properties and self adjusting shade.

Product Type:
Eyeliner
Product:
SMASHBOX Limitless Eye Liner
Price and Size:
$22 - 1.20g
Texture:
Smooth Crayon
Skin Type:
N/A
What:
This waterproof eyeliner is easily one of my favorite pencil’s when it comes to staying power although I wish it came in more colours. Gliding on effortlessly you have about a minute to work with these bold pencils (Availible in a Black, Dark Brown, Dark Purple, Dark Blue, and a Light Greenish Blue hue) before it sets in and will not budge for up to 8 hours! Remember though, if you have oily eyelids it is preferred to put either their Anti-Shine or Targetted Pore and Line Primer as your eyelid primer before application so oil will not lift the product through the day. With a built in sharpener on the lid you will never be scrambling in a panic to find your sharpener again. Though, I will admit you need to grip the sharpener tightly or it tends to break the pencil.
Pros:
- Does not budge.
- Bold pigments.
- Glides on effortlessly.
Cons:
- On eyelids that have developed a crepe-like texture this liner tends to put what looks like little lines of skin colour all over the black if you do not hold the skin taut.
Similar Products:
Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner