I don't think I ever did a post like this, but I thought it would be a nice idea to show you the products I'm currently using. As you will tell I like pink!

L'Oréal Colour Riche Vernis à l'huile in  Jardins des Roses

This has been my favourite this winter. The polish apply well and the colour is glossy. It doesn't last that long though, but nothing does as I work with cash register and dishes all day. :(

Lise Watier Rouge Sublime in Amour

I like its dusty rose colour, and the formula is creamy. A good pinky neutral lipstick!

Marcelle Kohl Eyeliner in Black

This is not my favourite, but then again my favourite has been discontinued. It is ok, it applies well, but does not last long. 

L'Oréal Colour Riche Vernis à l'huile in Dimanche Après-midi

This is my seconde favourite colour. I will probably wear it more during springtime and summer though! Isn't the name if this colour lovely?

Maybelline Lash Sensational Luscious 

A nice mascara, the wand is not too big so I don't poke my eyes everytime I apply this. 

L'Oréal Visible Lift Blur in Soft Berry 

A cream blush that comes in a tube, it is handy when I'm on the go and don't want to carry my brushes with me. The colour is intense though, and a little goes a long way if you don't want to look like a clown!

Marcelle Velvety Eye Shadow + Primer in Primer Rose

I wear a lot of pink eyeshadow so this primer is the perfect colour as my base. I can also use it on its own.

Too Faced Better than Sex Mascara

I'm almost finished with this one, but I'll probably buy another one at some point. Apparently it's the best selling mascara in the world! 

Annabelle CC Instant Perfecting Base

If you want a little coverage and a natural finish, this product is for you. If you need more coverage, I wouldn't suggest this, as it will not hide your blemishes. 

Jouviance Hydra-Color Duo in Elegance

Jouviance is probably my favourite makeup brand. I've tried almost all their lip products, but I have to say it took a while before I tested the eye shadow. And they don't disappoint. I got the elegance duo as it seemed to me to be the most original color in the offering and I love pink eyeshadows.

L'Oréal Colour Riche Eye Shadow in  Paris Beach

When I want something a little more neutral, I go for this one. When I was younger, I used to put a similar colour on my eyelids and I like the look of it. It really makes brown eyes pop ;)

Was is currently in your makeup bag? Any similar products than mine?

Happy Canada Day to all fellow Canadians! Our big country is 147 years old!

Canada might not be the first destination when we think of beauty, but we have some great products coming from here! I raided my cupboards to find the best for you!

Marcelle

Marcelle has been part of the Canadian beauty panorama since the early 30's. It provides high quality skincare for women aged 25+, and also makeup. I really like their Ultra Gentle Cleansing Gel, as the name suggests, it is gentle and most of Marcelle products are aimed to people with sensitive skin. I talked about the gel here. I also rate their XTension Plus Mascara*. At first I was not convinced because I prefer volumising mascara than lengthening, but I also combine two anyways. So yes, this one is lengthening. My mum also likes it, with her chemo her lashes are not long as they used to and other mascaras are too heavy for her lashes. This one is light, and it has a comb brush, which helps with the lengthening effect.

Annabelle

This is Marcelle little sister. Their makeup range is more packed with bolder colours and is always pleasing the younger crowds. That's why they have been considered as a "house of colour" since the sixties. I remember when I was young, I was always drawn to Annabelle products in my mum's stash and on the drugstore's stands for this very reason. Their Biggy Bronzer* is one of their bestsellers and is often featured in magazines. I also like the CC instant Perfecting Base*. You can read my review here. I also like to talk about their TwistUp lipsticks.

MAC

While it is not based in Canada anymore and is now part of the Estée Lauder umbrella, we can still can call MAC our own, as it was created in Toronto. Also, most of the products are made in Canada. One of the most popular lippy is the Angel one, as it was part of Kim K's signature lips. Rebel is also a popular option, more on the edgier side.

Lise Watier

Lise Watier is also another well-loved brand here. I remember when I was a child, my mum used to have makeup and perfumes from the brand. They also have skincare. Something Sweet and Désirable are part of the younger perfume they have. But they also have more mature scents, and one for men as well. A few times a year, they release collection that are really breathtaking. This Imagine Blush was part of the Spring one, but is still available online. As you can see, the LW packagings are the cutest!

Indeed Laboratories

This is a brand that is soooooooooo popular in the UK! If you follow any British beauty bloggers, you probably saw their products popped on those blogs and thought it hailed from Europe. But it is Canadian! My favourite products from Indeed are Pepta-Bright and Hydraluron. They are also considered holy grails products according to bloggers such as Caroline Hirons. They came to beauty enthusiasts attention when they launched Nanoblur, a skin perfector that has been copied by famous drugstore brands.

Jouviance

Jouviance is mainly a skincare company but to be honest, I have yet to try their potions. They launched their makeup line this Spring and I'm in love with their lip products. They are creamy and moisturizing, and the colours are the sweetest. My latest additions from Jouviance are the Rouge Magistral in Party in Dubai and the Gloss XOXO in Premier Baiser. You can read my reviews here and here.

What are your favourite Canadian brands and products?

*Contains a press sample

If you live in Eastern Canada, you probably already know Jouviance for their skincare products. Or for their spokesperson, Véronique Cloutier.

They recently launched their makeup line, exclusively sold in Jean Coutu or online. After my interview the other day, I of course went around the shops and decided to treat myself to a Jouviance lippy. The one that caught my attention was Le Stick Bisou de Véro, a coral with an undertone of gold shimmer. 

While I thought this would be bolder (the drugstore has bad lighting), I love it. Since my lips are dark, to me it turns out like a my lips but better shade. I think it would be a good option for those girls who want to transition into colours but are used to nudes.

Le Stick contains a lot of moisturizing ingredients such as apricot, mango and shea butter.  It has a nice creamy consistency and shine like a gloss. Wear is not really long, but the pencil packaging makes it for easy application on the run.

I like to wear it with a fresh face makeup look, such as above. Because the colour is not bold on myself I could also wear it with smokier eyes. 

Jouviance Le Stick comes in 6 shades and costs $19. I would compare the quality to Lise Watier's products, which are the same price range.

Have you tried any Jouviance makeup?