Wet n Wild Photo Focus Foundation ($5.99) is a new skin-perfecting foundation that was created for use under different light sources to deliver a flawless, camera ready finish. In a world of youTube, Instagram, and selfie everything this new foundation was created for use in photos to give you skin a no filter, perfected finish that prevents white cast in photos. Wet n Wild tested it under 7 different light sources and with and without flash to deliver you a formula that won’t make you look pasty in photos.

I have to admit, this foundation didn’t make sense to me. I understand that powders leave a white cast in photos but I actually never had issues with my foundation looking pasty in photos. It actually isn’t even a concern of mine and I take a lot of photos for the site but having a white cast on my skin due to cream or fluid foundation hasn’t been an issue of mine. However, I am careful whenever I apply powder as I have been known to look too pale or ghostly if I overdue it.

None the less, I was curious about this.

Here are my thoughts, review, and swatches on Wet n Wild Photo Focus Foundation.

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Zoologist Civet Eau de Parfum is the latest unique fragrance launch from our friends at Zoologist. Civet launched late last month and was an unexpected surprise after not one but two new launches from Zoologist that happened in November including one of my new favorites, Nightingale.

I wasn’t sure what to expect from Civet and the note and name alone scared me a little. Basically the fragrance captures a synthetic civet note (Zoologist does not use animal products in their fragrance). If the idea of civet makes you cringe or raise a brow keep in mind it does make an appearance in many popular and cult favorite scents from Chanel, Guerlian, and more. If you’re unfamiliar with the note, allow me to briefly explain.

Ah yeah, ahem, well civet cats release a pungent secretion that marks their territories. Apparently when diluted with other notes, particularly florals and given time to age it actually adds warmth and body to fragrances. I won’t go into where exactly this “musk” is secreted from. The note has actually been replicated though in a synthetic form so, the idea is a little less gross than you might be thinking.

Let’s take a look at my thoughts and review of Zoologist Civet Eau de Parfum.

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Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow ($24) is a new brilliant, liquid glitter eyeshadow formula that launched in eight shades with the Stila Spring 2017 Collection. There are days I tell myself that I’ve outgrown glittery, shimmery eyeshadows and I can happily live my life with a satins and mattes but something like Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow launches and I’m instantly drawn into purchasing them because OMG glitter!

I mean who can resist all this glitter? Although I will say Stila made a major mistake launching these for Spring as they would have been perfect for the Holidays. The glitter captures the light so beautifully and it makes your eyes shine!

Here’s my review and thoughts!

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