GIFT GUIDE: The Makeup Addict

Tried and true beauty products for that friend that looks like a makeup artist (but isn't) and always knows when Kylie Lip Kits are in stock. 

Sephora Collection Sparkle and Shine Z-Palette ($38 CAD)

Z-Palettes are a game changer. If you thought you didn't have enough space for all of your makeup, think again. Depot everything, stuff it into a Z-Palette and you've got room for the next release of the Chocolate Bar Palette. 

House of Lashes X Sephora Colletion Lash Story Deluxe ($156 CAD)

House of Lashes is worn by the likes of celebs and youtubers alike  (Desi Perkins, LustreLux, Sophie Turner, Selena Gomez and Kerry Washington). The House of Lashes Lash Story is the ULTIMATE 10 piece set of false eyelashes including but not limited to the iconic Iconics, as well as essential clear lash glue and black lash glue. 

Make Up For Ever Artistic Flash Palette ($110 CAD)

Have you ever watched one of those videos where the person does their entire face using the Make Up For Ever Flash Palette? If you haven't, you should! The MUFE Flash Palette is a cult product in colour cosmetics. The Artistic Flash Palette includes multi-use 12 colours that can be mixed, matched and applied on the eyes, face and lips. 

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm ($50 CAD)

Sold once every 20 minutes worldwide, the Clarins Beauty Flash Balm is an oldie but a goodie. It's a non-oily brightening, tightening and moisturizing mask that I love to use underneath my makeup when my skin is feeling bleh. 

Caudalie Beauty Elixir ($58 CAD for 100mL)

Another pick-me-up skincare product, the Caudalie Beauty Elixir can be used before or after makeup. It contains mint oil and grape water for a tingling, tightening effect. For bonus points, pick up a bottle of the gorgeous limited edition Caudalie X Jason Wu Beauty Elixir. 

Beauty Blender Pro ($28 CAD)

The black beauty blender is my fave because it never looks dirty! Not sure how I even applied foundation before I had a beauty blender.

Tweezerman Love Story Gift Set ($59 CAD)
Impeccable brows and lashes require the solid beauty tools. The Tweezerman Love Story Gift set includes the iconic Slant Tweezer and ProCurl Eyelash Curler, along with a travel case - all in a beautiful rose gold. 

Guerlain Meteorites Perles ($75 CAD)

Celebrating it's 30th year in 2016, the Guerlain Meteorites Perles were at the forefront of today's strobing and highlighting trends. The powder contains a multi-coloured mixture of green, yellow, pink and silver pearls for brightening, anti-redness and anti-dullness. It's use is a bit confusing but after disucussing with with an MUA, it's multi-purpose and can be used as a light, non-cakey setting powder or a highlight when applied generously onto the high points of the face.