What happens when you work at a magazine and are lucky to receive, on a regular basis, an array of amazing beauty samples? You throw a makeup party for your best friends (the ones you’ve known since your uni days) and ask them to report back—with 100 per cent honesty—on their favourite snags. Below, results from our latest girly gathering, with truthful reviews on pencils, potions, perfumes and more. —Noa Nichol
melissa’s pick: beautycounter color outline eye pencil in black. "I like how this waterproof pencil glides on easily and is long lasting. It stays fresh and doesn’t smear throughout the day." beautycounter.com
rosie’s pick: skinceuticals hydrating b5 gel. "It’s amazing how, after turning 40, every single possible cream, lotion and serum that had ever worked for me immediately either turned my skin blotchy, caused it to break out in acne or just felt horrible. What a treat to try this gel—unscented, lightweight and easy to apply, it renewed my skin with a dewy freshness I haven’t seen in ages. Even with soaring temperatures outside, it did not clog my skin or cause any breakouts!" skinceuticals.com/
louise’s pick: scünci detangling comb. "This comb is quite fantastic! Got right through my tangled wet shower hair with no hassle." scunci.com
niki’s pick: nars velvet matte lip pencil in pussy control. "Despite its naughty name, it comes on like butter—actually feels nourishing to the lips and the colour convinces me I’m a rock star!" narscosmetics.com
gissele’s pick: vichy teint idéal cream foundation. "Love this roll-on highlighter—it brightens but is not heavy or greasy. I’ve been pairing it with Vichy LiftActiv Derm Source Eyes." vichy.ca
amber’s pick: saje yoga transition mist. "I’ve been using the Headpace app to fit in a daily 10-minute meditation. I spray this therapeutic-smelling mist on before I start and it helps bring on a sense of calm." saje.com
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