Jones Road Beauty Review | My Favourite Jones Road Products

I've been doing a few one-brand beauty roundups lately and this week it's Jones Road Beauty's turn! Founded by Bobbi Brown after leaving her namesake company in 2016, Jones Road Beauty launched on October 26, 2020, on the same day her 25-year non-compete agreement with Estee Lauder expired! The company was built around the philosophy that the world doesn't need more beauty products, it needs better beauty products, the brand focuses on simple, easy-to-use formulas designed to enhance your natural beauty rather than cover it up. I've been lucky enough to try a selection of products from the range over the last year, so today I'm sharing my thoughts on the products in my collection and which ones I'd most recommend picking up.

My first foray into Jones Road Beauty was the Miracle Balm* in Flushed, a cool pink shade with a subtle sheen and sheer-to-buildable coverage. Described as a light-reflecting balm rather than a traditional blush, it can be used in a variety of ways and gives the skin a fresh, healthy-looking glow. The texture is so unique and unlike anything else in my collection. You need to break the surface of the balm with your index finger first, and then warm it up to soften the formula. It doesn't fully set on my skin and retains a slight tackiness, which makes it one of my favourite products to wear during Alberta's cold, dry winters. I often reach for it on days when the temperature falls below -10°C as it gives my cheeks a little extra protection while still looking beautiful on the skin. Miracle Balm won't be for everyone, especially if you prefer a very matte makeup look, but I think it's particularly well suited to normal, dry or more mature skin types.

l-r: Flushed, Chic, Dusty Rose and Golden Hour

I apply it over foundation using the Everything Brush* - a dense, wide and flat brush that gives controlled, even coverage - and have been impressed by both the colour payoff and wear time. Despite the balmy texture, I haven't noticed it fading or transferring throughout the day and it keeps my skin hydrated while giving it a healthy sheen without ever looking greasy. The full-size compact contains a generous 50g of product and, honestly, I think it would take me years to finish. Therefore, I was very happy when Jones Road made the Mini Miracle Balms* permanent! I have the shades Chic, Cheeky and Golden Hour and find the smaller size much more practical while still containing plenty of product, and you can also bundle these for a saving! The formula is incredibly easy to build and blend, making all three shades very wearable. The brand actually sent me two full-size Miracle Balms in Flushed, so I passed one on to a friend who quickly became a fan too, even decanting some of it to keep in her handbag! Her verdict? "I need this product in my life!" High praise indeed! 

Continuing with blush and earlier this year Jones Road launched the Blushing Sticks*. These are buttery lip and cheek tints that are easy to apply, blend beautifully and can be built up from a sheer wash of colour to something a little more noticeable. Unlike the Miracle Balms, which stay balmy on the skin, the Blushing Sticks feel more like a traditional cream blush and leave behind a soft-sheen finish without any shimmer. I love the matte pink packaging and satisfying magnetic closure, and the formula looks just as lovely on the lips as it does on the cheeks. They wear well throughout the day on my skin and are incredibly easy to apply either directly from the stick or with a brush. I have three of the nine shades: Bare (a cool dusty rose), Pinch (a neutral rose) and Joy (a sheer raspberry), and all three are beautiful everyday colours. 

l-r: Bare, Pinch, Joy

Moving onto base, the Your Skin Foundation Stick* is described as offering medium to full, buildable coverage, although I'd personally say it leans more towards light to medium coverage with a very natural-looking finish. The formula is creamy and lightweight, gliding onto the skin without dragging and blending out effortlessly with a brush. It feels comfortable to wear throughout the day and never looks cakey or heavy on my skin. 

I was sent the shades Beige and Neutral Beige, both of which are described as light to medium shades with neutral undertones. They're a little too dark for me unless I have some tan on, but the formula itself wears beautifully on my combination skin. I do get a little oily around my nose throughout the day, but the foundation stays in place well and is easy to touch up with a little powder. I also love the weighty magnetic packaging, which feels luxurious and the packaging is sleek which makes this a great option for travelling. It's no surprise this foundation went on to win an Allure Best of Beauty Award this year, as it's one of the easiest stick foundations I've tried.

Some of the newer products to the Jones Road Beauty lineup are the Wide Awake Brightening Neutraliser* and Concealers* (name change pending). The formula is thicker and firmer than I was initially expecting, but it spreads easily once warmed up and I find using my ring finger works particularly well for application. I have the Wide Awake Brightening Neutraliser in Fair Peach, which does a great job of colour-correcting and brightening my dark under-eye area. For concealer, I have the shades 8N (light with neutral undertones) and 9W (light to medium with warm undertones). Both are a little darker than I would normally choose, although 9W works well for me. 

l-r: Your Foundation Stick in Beige, Neutraliser in Fair Peach, Concealers in 8N and 9W

The coverage is medium to full, the formulas layer beautifully without looking cakey and they wear well throughout the day on my combination skin when set with powder. Despite the higher coverage, they still manage to look quite natural and never feel heavy under the eyes.

I also have the Bright Skin Illuminating Drops* and I have not stopped using these since I got them! They give my skin a soft, natural-looking glow while adding a boost of hydration. I've mainly been mixing them into my foundation and the ultra-fine pearls add the most beautiful luminosity without looking glittery or over the top. They can also be mixed into moisturiser (for the face or body) or worn on bare skin for a subtle glow. I have the shade Gilded, a white gold, and it works beautifully with my complexion. I've had no issues with it pilling under my skincare or makeup and I honestly think this might be one of my favourite products from the brand. Plus, just look at that chic packaging... obsessed! 

Next up is the Statement Mascara* in Black. The wand was a little bit of a learning curve for me as I'm more used to smaller, non-curved brushes, but once I got the hang of it I really enjoyed the formula. It separates my lashes beautifully and after a couple of coats gives great volume without looking clumpy. Best of all, I haven't experienced any smudging or flaking, which is always my biggest concern with mascara! 

l-r: Miracle Balm in Golden Hour, Bright Skin Illuminating Drops in Gilded, Lip Recharge in Rose

Lastly for makeup, the Lip Recharge* in Rose (a sheer pink with gold shimmer) is probably one of my favourites from everything I've tried! I'm a sucker for a good lip product and I'm absolutely obsessed with the cooling metal applicator tip. Despite containing shimmer, it doesn't leave my lips looking glittery and instead adds a beautiful glossy finish with just a hint of sparkle. The formula leaves my lips feeling smooth, hydrated and comfortable, while also giving them a lovely shine that lasts well. It contains peptides, vitamin E and shea butter, plus a subtle mint scent that makes it feel even more refreshing to use. This has quickly become a handbag staple for me! 

For skincare, I have the Eye Cream* and have been really enjoying it. The lightweight formula keeps my under-eyes nicely hydrated and sits well under makeup, making it the perfect partner for the Wide Awake Brightening Neutraliser and Concealer. It contains macadamia seed oil and trehalose to help support hydration and I've had no issues with pilling or creasing. 

I also have a couple of products from the body care range. The Body Scrub* contains natural bamboo powder and strikes a great balance between being effective and gentle. It gives me the level of exfoliation I want without feeling abrasive, and my skin always feels noticeably smoother, softer and brighter afterwards. The Body Cream* might be one of the richest body moisturisers I've ever tried! Formulated with sodium hyaluronate, natural oils and ceramides, it leaves my skin feeling incredibly soft, nourished and hydrated with a gorgeous glow. I personally prefer using it at night as it takes a little while to sink in, although the downside is that I found myself getting through the tub surprisingly quickly! Both products have a subtle citrus scent that doesn't linger on the skin and I am completely obsessed with the matte blue packaging, which looks so chic in the bathroom.  

Overall, I've been really impressed with the products I've tried from Jones Road Beauty. The brand's focus on effortless, skin-loving makeup really shines through and I usually reach for at least one of the products everyday while doing my makeup! If I had to pick just a few standout products, they'd be the Miracle Balm, Lip Recharge and Bright Skin Illuminating Drops. Honourable mentions also go to the Blushing Sticks and Statement Mascara, both of which have become favourites too. I know the foundation stick and concealers would be favourites if they matched my natural colouring a little better! 

Jones Road Beauty is available directly from their website and I would definitely recommend checking the brand out if you love natural looking makeup and easy to use formulas! All Jones Road Beauty products are cruelty-free and Leaping Bunny Certified. Let me know if you have tried Jones Road or what's on your wish list! 

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Nudestix Review | My Favourite Nudestix Makeup Products

I've been meaning to put together a Nudestix* review for the past few months now and after trying enough products from the brand, I finally feel like I can share a proper roundup of my favourites! Founded in Canada by chemical engineer Jenny Frankel and her daughters Taylor and Ally Frankel, Nudestix is known for their easy-to-use stick formulas and effortless approach to makeup. Let’s take a look at the products in my collection and what I'd recommend picking up!  

As you can see, the products I have most of are blush and there are three formulas here - cream, liquid and cream to powder). Starting with the full sizes, I have the Nudies Matte All Over Face Blush Colour* in Sunkissed Pink (a cool pink). This is the original formula and delivers a bold, matte, longwear colour with a natural finish. I also have the Nudies Matte Lux All Over Face Blush Colour* in Nude Buff (a neutral warm rose tan) and Juicy Melons (a coral) which are cream-to-powder, blurring and buildable. I love both formulas and the main difference I find is the Lux version has a little more slip and is less pigmented so easier to build! They all come with a built-in removable brush which is perfect if you are on the go and come in a cute tin with a handy mirror too! If you're new to Nudestix, I'd especially recommend starting with the Nudies Matte All Over Face Blush Colour range as they're easy to apply, blend beautifully and come in a wide variety of flattering shades. 

swatches l-r: Sunkissed Pink, Juicy Melons, Nude Buff

I also have the Mini Pink Nude Blush Kit* (which also comes in a tin with mirror in the lid) and three of their bestselling Nudies Matte All Over Face Blush Colour in the shades Bare Back (a neutral nude pink), Naughty N’ Spice (a neutral deep rose) and Cherie (a neutral nude coral-rose). The formula is so easy to work with - you can apply directly to the skin or use a brush and they blend easily, last well and are suitable for face, lips and eyes! The shades are super flattering and the mini size is perfect for travelling!

 

swatches bottom to top: Bare Back, Naughty n' Spice, Cherie

Next up is the Nudescreen SPF 30 Blush Tint* and I have the shades Sunny Sweet Cheeks (a warm, soft coral pink), Strawberry Sunburst (a warm, rich coral red) and Peaches N’ Sol (a warm, fresh peach). These are tinted liquid blushes safe for cheeks, lips and eyes. The formula is lightweight and hydrating and the pigment is easily buildable and doesn’t wear off on my skin throughout the day - I like to squeeze onto the back of my hand then pick it up with a brush and apply so I can build it up! Strawberry Sunburst in particular really mimics the look of a natural hint of colour from the sun (but in a much safer way!). They protect against UVA/UVB rays, blue light, and environmental stressors and are also reef-safe! I obviously use SPF all over as normal but it’s nice to have a little extra on part of my face that picks up the sun! 

swatches l-r: Mineral Veil in Nude, Strawberry Sunburst, Sunny Sweet Cheeks, Peaches N' Sol

Finally for blush, I have the Stax Blush Balm* in Barely Nude (a neutral warm rose tan) which gives a beautiful, subtle flush to my cheeks! I love the magnetic packaging and this is also stackable with other shades in the formula! All three formulas are so easy to work with, buildable and last all day on my combo skin - though worth noting I powder my skin before applying! 

For base, I have the Nudescreen Daily Mineral Veil SPF 30 in Nude*. This is a light, hydrating, and oil-free SPF lotion that helps protect against free radicals as well as blue light. It is reef-safe and a mineral formulation that comes in an airless pump-tube to protect the formula's stability and makes it  easy to dispense. The shade nude was a little darker than I was expecting so I do wonder if I should have got the shade Cool which is untinted! Despite being darker than expected it does sheer out once you start rubbing it in and I like to use this under foundation and it gives a really lovely base and helps protect my skin!  

Lastly, I have the Hydrating Peptide Lip Butter* which has become a handbag staple for me and I just finished one a few weeks ago so I was glad to have a back up! It’s a glossy lip balm that contains avocado and shea butters to keep lips hydrated as well as lip plumping peptides to increase lip fullness. It has a lovely fresh vanilla mint flavour and I would love to try a tinted shade next!  

Overall, I've been really impressed with the Nudestix makeup products I've tried so far. While this collection only scratches the surface of the brand's extensive makeup and skincare range, every product has been easy to use, blendable and suitable for everyday wear. My standout product is definitely the Nudies Matte All Over Face Blush Colour thanks to its long-lasting formula, flattering shades and versatility across the cheeks, lips and eyes. If you're looking for effortless, natural-looking makeup, Nudestix is absolutely a brand worth exploring. They are also cruelty free and Leaping Bunny certified! 

As well as directly on their own website, Nudestix are available at Sephora and they regularly have deals on their products! Have you tried much from Nudestix? What are your favourites? 

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ILIA Beauty Review | My Favourite ILIA Makeup Products

I've been enjoying ILIA Beauty products so much lately that I thought it was time for a full roundup of my favourites! Often considered one of the leading clean beauty brands, ILIA was founded in Canada in 2011 and has become known for creating makeup that combines skincare benefits with effortless, natural-looking results.

Starting out with base products and the Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40* in shade Bom Bom ST5 (extra light with neutral undertones) is a lightweight, dewy skin tint with a runny, serum like consistency. It’s a 3 in 1 makeup, skincare and SPF hybrid and it contains plant-based squalane, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide which work to hydrate, smooth and plump skin. It’s safe for sensitive skin, formulated without fragrance and comes in 30 shades. I have especially been enjoying this throughout summer when I’m working from home and might need to be on a call or don’t have big plans on the weekend but still want to look put together! It is less coverage that I usually go for but it really evens out my complexion and the redness in my skin and I use a little extra concealer on blemishes to help cover them more fully! While it gives a dewy finish, I do powder down as I have combo skin and this really helps to mattify but not dull my skin. I typically use my fingers to apply but the Complexion Brush* is a lovely tool that feels super soft and makes it easy to buff the tint in with its size! I shake the bottle, and squeeze about half a pipette out. I chose this shade based on reviews that said the skin tint appears lighter at first then adjusts to its true tone after a minute. Findation (anyone else still use this?) actually recommend a few shades darker but I am super happy with my choice of Bom Bom as this works really well with my skin tone! Overall, I have been reaching for this a lot and am enjoying the formula so if you are on the lookout for a lightweight skin tint that feels like you have nothing on but evens out your skin and offers sun protection, look no further!

Next up is probably my favourite ILIA product, the Skin Blur Serum Concealer* in shade Satin 5N (very light with neutral undertones)! This has got great medium coverage, blends in seamlessly and the shade Satin matches my skin perfectly! It contains ingredients like caffeine and Matrixyl™ 3000, proven to firm and reduce the look of fine lines. The finish is natural, smooth, and never heavy or cakey. In fact, this concealer has officially knocked my beloved Haus Labs Concealer out of the top spot, which is saying a lot. Moving onto blush next and the Soft Focus Blurring Blush* in shade Glimpse (mauve rose) gives the perfect flush of colour to my cheeks every time! It’s talc-fee and contains ingredients like Edelweiss, Winged Kelp and squalane to hydrate, smooth, and firm. It’s not powdery and never emphasizes texture and the formula allows me to easily build up pigmentation giving a diffused effect. Finally, I have the Overglaze Hydrating Lip Gloss* in shade Crystalline (beige pink), a my lips but better shade with formula that is long lasting and gives a lovely sheer, glossy finish! It doesn't make my lips feel sticky but keeps them hydrated for hours through eating and drinking and leaves my lips feeling and looking comfortable, smoother, fuller, and more plump!

swatches l-r - Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 in shade Bom Bom ST5, Skin Blur Serum Concealer in shade Satin 5N, Soft Focus Blurring Blush in shade Glimpse, Overglaze Hydrating Lip Gloss in shade Crystalline

Overall, I can’t fault these products and while the concealer is a standout for me, the other products also look natural, feel lightweight, and perform beautifully throughout the day! Have you tried ILIA Beauty? I'd love to know your favourite products and any recommendations for what I should try next!

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Basma Beauty Review | My Favourite Basma Products

I was so excited a few months ago when BASMA Beauty sent me some product gifting through ShopMy! Side note – you can use my referral here if you want to sign up – definitely the easiest affiliate platform I have tried! Anyway, I was patiently waiting for a Sephora sale to pick up the bronzer anyway so was super grateful to get it as well as the blush, foundation stick and some lip liners!  

BASMA Beauty is a Canadian brand founded by Basma Hameed, a burn survivor who pioneered Scar Camouflage, a medical pigmentation treatment that uses the same principles as permanent makeup to tattoo scar tissue. With clinics in Toronto and LA, she then set out to create a makeup line that was truly inclusive in both shade range and coverage. 

Starting with the OG product in the line – the Foundation Stick in the shade 035* – and this is a super creamy, blendable and buildable foundation stick. My only history with foundation sticks is a brief dabble with the Max Factor Pan Stik back in the day which wasn't for me as I found it hard to get a good shade match and the formula was too thick for my liking so I was a little apprehensive to try this at first! I used Findation to get my shade match which I find to be a pretty reliable matching system when you can’t get into a store to match yourself or swatch! The shade 035 is for light skin with neutral undertones and is an excellent match for me! I draw directly onto my face with the stick then use a dense foundation brush to blend and the formula melts in easily! It’s got buildable coverage and doesn't feel heavy or cakey and I haven't experienced any oxidising! It wears well for the full day and doesn't settle into fine lines or emphasize any dry patches or texture I have! The finish is skin like, but my base looks perfected, and I still use a little powder to set this as I have combo skin. Overall, very impressed with this!  

 

The Bronzer in Light* had been on my wishlist for a while and I am OBSESSED! The shade is a perfect neutral bronzer for me and the formula is great – it comes in four shades total. It doesn’t kick up a lot of powder or leave me with too much blending to do, I love it! It’s buttery soft and leaves a satin-matte finish, and you can build up the colour easily! It’s been my go-to bronzer this summer – see my Sumer Beauty Essentials here!    

The Cream Blush in Peach* is another love! There are a few shades, and this one is a warm-toned sun-kissed peach that is so flattering on my skin! I like to apply with a brush over powder to add a little dew back into my skin - it lasts all day without fading for me! It is a balm-like cream formula and it’s easy to build up the colour, giving me a healthy flush! It doesn't feel sticky or greasy and doesn't disturb my base either, just gives a beautiful lit from within finish!  

The Lip Lock Liner in 01* (warm rose nude) and 03* (warm caramel) are matte lip liners that glide on easily with no tugging and are smudge, water and transfer proof! They last through eating and drinking for me and I just line and fill my lips and put a little gloss on top! They are meant to last 8+ hours and while I do get a good amount of time out of them, because I put a gloss on top and inevitably top up as I am a gloss/lip balm addict and have an automatic habit, I don't get quite that long out of them but I am OK with that! They are comfortable to wear, transfer-proof and creamy, easy to sharpen and there is no feathering!   

Unedited swatches l-r: The Foundation in 035, The Bronzer in Light, The Cream Blush in Peach,The lip Lock Liner in 01 and 03

I have to give a special mention to the hot pink packaging too! Especially the tin packaging and magnetic closure of the foundation stick and the slide mechanism on the blush! So satisfying and you won't lose these easily in your makeup bag!  

The prices are reasonable for the size and quality of the items ranging from $54 CAD for the foundation to $30 CAD for the lip liners! Have you tried BASMA Beauty? 

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Best Beauty Discoveries 2025 | Makeup

I’ve got my best beauty discoveries series coming up this month starting with makeup today! These are not necessarily new products released in 2025 but that just happened to be the year I discovered them and fell in love! 

 

 

For base products, the Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer in shade 04 Fair Neutral RRP $45.50 CAD | £27 has become my go to concealer! It’s a great colour match for me and works well under the eyes and on blemishes or dark spots. It contains niacinamide to brighten, arnica to reduce the look of redness and hyaluronic acid to plump and hydrate. I love the packaging and the formula feels so hydrating and blends easily as well as offering good coverage!

 

I was sent the limited edition MERIT Archival Lip Essentials Gift Set in September and the Signature Lip Blush in Archival RRP $36 CAD* and Shade Slick Sheen in Archival RRP $33 CAD* have not left my lips since! The lip blush is a diffused soft matte in a cool mauve and the slick sheen is a sheer pearlescent lip oil in a cool mauve. The lip blush in particular is such a special formula! It feels lightweight, glides on so smoothly and doesn’t feel drying at all despite being a matte, the shade is beautiful and looks so natural but helps pull my makeup together! I haven’t worn a matte on my lips in forever but this is the perfect formula for me! Obsessed! I love adding the Slick Sheen over the top when I want my lips to look glossier and the combo gives me the perfect my lips but better shade! I hope they bring this shade to the permanent line!

 

Last year I managed to snag a $100 Rouge Reward so knew I had to pick up something luxurious! I decided on the Yves Saint Laurent All Hours 24H Hyper Sunkissed Glow Bronzer in Shade 2 Dune RRP $88 CAD | £48 and I’ve happily used it all year! I am obsessed with the packaging of this and the product inside isn’t bad either! It contains a little shimmer but to be honest I thought it was matte! The formula is smooth and blendable and leave my skin looking sunkissed and never orange or dirty!

 

The Tower 28 Beauty GetSet Blur + Set Matte Powder Blush in Long Beach Iced Tea RRP $32 CAD | £22 was my favourite blush I picked up last year and I definitely want to explore this brand a bit more! This is an earthy rosy pink shade with great colour payoff and buildable pigment. It helps smooth the look of texture and give my cheeks a healthy flush of long lasting colour! Need to get more shades!

 

Lastly, the Pixi Natural Brow Duo in Deep Brunette RRP $24 CAD | £15* has been a constant in my makeup bag for the last half of the year! I love the dual ended packaging and it’s so quick to use with the angled brow pencil which makes it easy to fill in any sparse sections of my brow then the gel to set them! The gel isn’t crispy and keeps my brows in place all day! 

 

Top to bottom: YSL bronzer in 2 Dune, Tower 28 blush in Long Beach Iced Tea, MERIT Signature Lip Blush in Archival and Shade Slick Sheen in Archival

 

I’d love to know your best makeup discoveries from the last year! Let me know if you have tried any of these as well!  

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Find the last few years versions of this post below! 

Best Beauty Discoveries 2024 | Makeup

Best Beauty Discoveries 2023 | Makeup

Best Beauty Discoveries 2022 | Makeup

Best Beauty Discoveries 2021 | Makeup

Best Beauty Discoveries 2020 | Makeup

 

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