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MAGIC.

But also: terrifying. Can you imagine how damaging a malfunction could be? D:

A description of the product:

Featuring revolutionary new patented technology; this breath-takingly innovative styler is unbelievably simple and quick to use, creating beautiful results in no time. It will leave you and your clients speechless.

Gentle, quick and easy, hair is automatically drawn into the ceramic curl chamber where it is softly held and heated from all directions. The hair is not put under any tension and it takes just seconds to form a perfect curl. It even has an audio beep indicator to remind you exactly when to release the hair. Experiment with the different settings to create a variety of looks from tight, more defined curls to softer loose waves. With 3 temperature settings, 3 timer settings and the option to select the curl direction, the artistic control is in your hands.

From longer lengths to shorter styles, no matter what the hair type, the Perfect Curl will create shiny, long-lasting curls, every time. (via)

The BaByliss Pro Perfect Curl will retail for £120.00 + VAT (about $218 USD) at Aston & Fincher, Capital Hair & Beauty, and Salon Services, and can produce loose waves, soft waves, or defined curls, at 190°C, 210°C or 230°C, depending on your hair type.

Cool, right? It’s not for me (I feel like this would take longer than my eight-minute flatiron curls; also, $218 literally, like, 15 times the price of a basic Conair curling iron), but it’s definitely a very interesting, innovative product.

I haven’t read any reviews yet, but I’ll be keeping an eye out! Hit us up in the comments if you’ve seen this one in real life ;)

I’m not really sure what’s going on here, and I think it’ll probably turn out to be very ill-advised, but: intrigue! Suspense! Potentially terror!

What YSL has to say about the Tie and Dye La Laque Couture nail varnishes:

“Inspired by the Couture Tie & Dye, YSL nail lacquer plays colour in gradation effect just like a sophisticated total look. The coloured base is covered by a “pop coat”for a sugary glossy result. Top Coat can also  be used alone for a “sheer” glittery result on the nails.”

I’d like to see reviews for this one: if the concept works, it’s bound to be very cool, but I feel like we’re more likely to just end up with a lot of awkward swatches instead.

$25 USD & limited edition, in four shades. Get it.

Man, it feels like I haven’t done one of these in forever! Here are a few (okay, a lot) of things you may have missed over the past couple weeks.

A bit of NARS Spring, a pair of quads that I have my eye on (which are not, admittedly, even vaguely new), the most recent MAC Viva Glam… a couple of fragrances (namely See by Chloé, which looks lovely from the press it’s been getting), and a metric ton of new Sephora launches. If they’re even half as awesome as the new eyeshadows, I highly doubt they’ll disappoint!

Of course, that only really covers a page or two of the nine, so I guess you’ll just have to flip through the widget to see the rest. ;)

I hope you have a great weekend! See you on Monday.

I’m not the biggest fan of Valentine’s Day (I complained about this a little already in last Monday’s Lipstick Bandit look), but you have to give it to beauty brands — they do a great job either finding Valentine’s-appropriate products in their lineups, or coming out with something new, just for the occasion.

Here are a couple products that caught my eye, and should have you covered from head to toe (or, in this case, from perfume to pout.)

My Little Chloés

Arriving in stores this month are three absolutely charming miniature versions of Chloé, Love, Chloé and L’eau de Chloé. Perfect for travel (and, more importantly, for looking outrageously adorable on your dresser,) they’ll be displayed on small golden swing sets in store.

Cute, right?

The My Little Chloé fragrances start at $40 USD/$48 CAD (20ml) each, and can be found at select Bay, Sephora, and Murale stores in Canada.

A sheer, hydrated pink pout with Lanolips and LUSH 

As I’m sure you know by now, I’m a fan of both sheer lip colour and intense (intense) hydration. Lanolips is a brand that’s hard to get in Canada, but their Lip Ointment with Colour SPF15 in Rose (£7.99) fits the bill perfectly — with 60% medical grade lanolin and SPF 15, it basically checks off all the boxes.

Except, I guess, international availability?

On the other hand, LUSH The Kiss Lip Gloss ($8.95 CAD) is bound to be less hydrating… but definitely easier to find. Vegan and preservative-free, the new gloss formula feels lighter than their other balms, and is made to soften and moisturizer with a pink, sugary sweetness.

And something a little brighter from Burberry!

The last lip pick for Valentine’s are two of Burberry’s Lip Glow glosses ($27 USD/$35 CAD), in Fondant Pink and Pink Sweet Pea. Both part of the Burberry Beauty Spring 2013 collection (Pink Sweet Pea is limited edition), they’re two very, very different pinks.

Exclusive at Holt Renfrew (Vancouver and Toronto) in Canada, Fondant Pink is a soft, pale pink, while Pink Sweet Pea is quite the opposite: a bold, blue-undertoned fuchsia.

A bold move on Burberry’s part, but one that’s been almost incredibly well-received by the makeup community so far. But maybe that’s just what tomorrow needs, you know? A bold move. 

This spread is more interesting than my brain right now (I’m tired; my brain is very boring), so I’ll leave you to it. Enjoy!

PS: Somewhere along the way, something happened that left me more excited about Sephora Collection than I am about Urban Decay. I don’t even know.

…but, I mean, if I had to guess, I’d say it’s because Sephora has been killing it recently. There’s nothing like being (positively!) surprised by a brand to make you really pay attention, you know?