Wet n Wild's Megalo Highlighters ~ Powder, Liquid & Stick ~ Review + Swatches

As promised, I'm back with another wet n wild review for you. Today, it's all about that glow. A good great highlight can make or break a look and in my humble opinion, is second after brows on the 'must do' scale. When it comes to highlighters, I have a very firm belief that more is more - I like my highlight blinding! I recently had the pleasure of taking some of wet n wild's megalo highlighters (liquid, powder & stick) out for a test drive, and I was not disappointed!

I'm going to come right out and say it; wet n wild megalo hello HALO liquid highlighters are amazing! They're infused with Murumuru Seed Butter, Grapeseed Oil and Vitamin E to keep skin hydrated and to even out texture. Perfect for winter when my skin is dry as hell and powder makes it worse. There are seven shades available and I have three of them - Halographic, Rosy and Ready & Guilded Glow. I found them to be near identical in quality, blendability, buildability and pigmentation. I seriously love that how they have a doe foot applicator opposed to a dropper. I have had far too many droppers break on me, so I am REALLY happy to see that this one has an applicator with a screw top. It's hard to pick a favourite shade out of the three I own, but if I had to pick one, it would be Halographic. It's insanely pretty, intense and very on trend. Oh, and it's vegan!

Wet n wild megalo highlighting powder is a cult classic for a good reason. It's blinding and it's damn cheap (in the good way). I own two of them and I need more - all of them! This ultra pearly powder is blendable, buildable and most importantly, very long wearing. When I'm feeling extra (which is almost always) I will layer these on top of the megalo liquid highlighter. When I'm looking for an ethereal look I reach for Blossom Glow (an almost holographic pink). Pro tip, layer it over the megalo liquid highlighter in Halographic for a crazy, holographic glow. On days where I want something a little more natural (I use the term natural loosely), I rock Precious Petals (a rose gold shade). Not only are they beautiful highlighters, they make lovely eyeshadows. I can't get over how large the pans are too - I don't think I'll ever run out of these shades. You need these, you really do!

Perfectly sized for on the go, wet n wild megalo makeup sticks have the potential to be your bff for travel. Keyword, potential. There are a few issues I have with these. First of all, the cap. It fits loosely and I can already envision it coming off in my purse. If that's not enough, they smell. Badly. In all fairness, the highlight stick isn't as bad as the blush. Pigment wise, the highlight stick is very subtle and natural. I don't find it wears very long though.

I don't honestly know how I feel about the megalo makeup stick - blush in Floral Majority. I dislike the cap and the worst thing about this product is the smell. It smells horrible - like crayons. And not just any crayon, crayons from the 90's that have been sitting in a tin (yes, my parents still have my old crayons and my god they stink😂). The product on the other hand is decent. It applies well and looks very natural. It wears for a decent amount of time, too. The scent does fade, but I can't help but wonder what is causing it to reek like that. And if I'm being honest, I don't want that on my face. These are a pass for me.

Weird smelling blush aside, I'm super impressed with these face products from wet n wild. I've got 2 more wet n wild posts planned for you, so make sure to check back soon ✌

You can find these and other wet n wild products in store at Rexall, online at well.ca and wetnwildbeauty.com

*pr samples were generously provided for editorial consideration. All opinions are my own.

Ready. Set. Holidays! Shoppers Drug Mart Holiday Gift Guide

One of my favourite things to do is browse the aisles at Shoppers Drug Mart during the holiday season. I can always find something for everyone on my wishlist (myself included) and even better, the gifts are affordable!

Every year Quo releases a selection of gift sets with varied tastes in mind. From lipstick to brow products and brushes, there's something for every beauty lover!

The Matte Lipstick Bar ($20 CAD) is sure to be a hit with lipstick lovers! You get 8 deluxe-sized samples of liquid lipstick, ranging from nudes to bolds with a matte finish. The lipsticks are pigmented and long wearing, however, they're not transfer proof. They do feel a bit sticky until they dry down, so it's a good idea to blot after application. Alternatively, you can dust your lips with translucent powder.

Quo Beauty On The Go ($35) is perfect for the traveller in your life. This set contains 3 palettes that cover all the basics! You get an eyeshadow palette with 6 neutral shadows in shimmer and matte finishes, a palette with two highlight shades plus a blush, and a lip gloss palette containing 6 pigmented lip glosses ranging from nude to bolder. The only thing missing from this set is applicators. It would have been nice to get a brush for the gloss, but I'm sure we all have tons of those already 😜

The Quo All About Eyes Shadow Palette ($22) contains two matte base shades, 7 mattes and 5 shimmery shades. This palette is great for day-to-day looks as well as smokey eyes. This palette pairs very well with a nice bold lip. I recommend pairing it with the red liquid lipstick from the Matte Lipstick Bar for a classic Christmas look.

Contouring isn't going anywhere, so why not gift someone a chiseled complexion this year. The Quo Face Sculpting Palette ($22) has 3 highlighting shades and 3 sculpting shades in a mix of warm and cool tones. The powders are creamy, pigmented and blendable. I personally find it hard to get a contour palette that isn't too dark for my fair complexion, so I'm happy to see that this one is quite light. I'm also glad that it's a completely matte palette. If you're fair to light skinned, you're seriously going to loooove this palette!

Another fabulous stocking stuffer is the Quo Brow Essentials Kit ($10). It contains a dual ended pencil to shape and fill in sparse brows, a highlighting pencil and a brow gel. I am absolutely, positively, smitten with this set! The pencils are sooo creamy, pigmented and they blend so well! The shades are perfect in every way possible and look really natural (well the Brow pencil does lol). I'm seriously considering clearing out the stock at my local SDM 💸

Quo by ORLY Breathable 12 Days Of Colorful Healthy Nails Advent Calendar ($40) is a must-have for any beauty lover. This grown-up version of an advent calendar features 11 polishes and 1 treatment product. This is my first beauty advent calendar, and I want to savour it. Which means no spoilers! If you want to see what's inside, be sure to keep an eye on my insta stories in December 😉

If you're looking for a stocking stuffer, you should check out Quo by ORLY Marvelous Minis ($16). You get 4 colours that compliment each other beautifully. When you do the math, it works out to cost only $4 per polish which is a great deal. Fairy Godmother is such a gorgeous shade and I seriously can't get enough!

Last, but certainly not least, is the Quo Lip Gloss Ornament ($5). This cute little lip gloss comes housed in a small box that you can hang off of your tree (or put in a stocking). I'm seriously considering decorating my tree with makeup and this would be a great start 😉

Quo has 30 limited edition holiday items this year, so you're sure to find something to appease the makeup lover in your life. And don't forget, Shoppers carries all sorts of products ranging from food to electronics. You might just be surprised at how much of your holiday shopping you can get done there.

Have you picked up anything from Quo's Holiday Collection? Which items tickle your fancy? Lets chat in the comment section below 👇



*Press samples were generously provided for editorial consideration. As always, all opinions are my own.

#GuerlainLover Event Recap

I recently had the pleasure of attending one of Dave Lackie's famous VIP Followers Events and today I'm sharing a quick recap of the event. The #GuerlainLover dinner was held in celebration of the launch of Guerlain's newest lipstick,  Kiss Kiss Matte. This was Dave's first ever VIP follower event with Guerlain and we had not one, but two special guests in attendance!

The dinner was held at the Arcadian Court in a beautiful room modeled after the great palaces of Europe. The room was adorned with fragrant flowers and luxurious Guerlain product displays. We were greeted with a signature cocktail aptly named Kiss Kiss. The drink consisted of Ketel Vodka, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, pink grapefruit & lemon juice and it was garnished with a vibrant (and edible) Violet flower. Unfortunately, I arrived a bit late and totally drank my drink before taking a photo.

The room was abuzz with excited conversation, photo taking and lots of hugs! Dave has brought so many of us beauty lovers, bloggers and artists together. Thanks to Dave and these events, many friendships have formed. We all posed for a group photo and I love how it turned out. I'm sitting in the front row with the pink skirt!

📷 Credit : Dave Lackie @davelackie

After our photo we were seated at a large table that ran down the center of the room. Each seat had a Guerlain gift bag (more on that later 😍) and the table setting was very chic. We ate a delicious three course meal prepared by Oliver & Bonaci and drank perfectly paired wine.

During dinner, Sandrine (VP of Guerlain Canada Marketing) spoke with us about her fascinating career in the beauty industry and how she came to be part of the Guerlain family. Sandrine was a student in Shanghai and after having difficulty finding work, decided to move to Europe. While in Paris she scored an interview at Guerlain.  The woman who hired Sandrine did so because she had spent time in Shanghai herself. The best piece of advice Sandrine gave was to be dedicated to what you do. What stuck out in my mind was when she said that you need to be you, because authenticity is what gets you noticed. Another really important topic she touched on was how with success comes failure. You can't be perfect all the time and not everyone will like what you do (especially in the world of beauty). What's important is being yourself and never giving up. Success will come!

During dessert, our second guest of honour spoke with us about his career. Maxime Poulin is Guerlain's International Makeup Artist and one of the nicest people you could ever meet! His approach to makeup is easy to follow and combines both art and functionality. Maxime believes that all women can wear red lipstick (so do I) and he suggests trying it on at home first to build confidence and to become comfortable wearing it.

The beautiful @WhatsupLiz finding her perfect red lipstick

Another fabulous tip he gave was to avoid harsh lip lines and texture (this can 'age' you) by lightly applying lipstick, pushing your lips together and gently blurring the edge.

As I mentioned earlier, all guests received a very generous gift bag with 5 amazing Guerlain products, 3 of which are new. I will be reviewing all of the items we received in a separate post so stay tuned for that!

Thank you so much to Dave Lackie, Cookie Gigan, Beth and the Guerlain Canada team for this incredible opportunity.


If you're not already following Dave on Twitter, I highly recommend you do! He offers daily pro-tips, luxe giveaways and so much more! and don't forget to check out beautytheguide.com for the latest and greatest in beauty!


You can find Guerlain products at Hudson's Bay, Sephora and Beauty Boutique.