We love new products, trends and tips but ever wondered about wearing them in real life? Each week we’ll take on a test drive, from the newest nail colour, to playing with perfume or seeing how long that hairstyle actually takes and share what we find (sweet, not-so-sweet and everything in between).
test lab: testing 5 fashion trends
canada
(Jun.03.11)
Taking her cues from streetstyle blogs, Mia test drives 5 daring fashion trends for a week. Check out the surprising results.
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test lab: essie grow faster
canada
(May.06.11)
Our love of lacquer has left our nails in need of a little TLC, so we tested an Essie nail treatment to whip them into shape.
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test lab: $20 outfit
canada
(Apr.08.11)
Could you create a runway-worthy outfit with only $20? Our interns took on the challenge. See their super-chic results.
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test lab: hand cream
canada
(Mar.11.11)
Dry skin gets the boot in our latest hand cream test lab.
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test lab: waterproof mascara
canada
(Feb.25.11)
Dry those tears and say bye bye to smudges because we've found the very best waterproof mascaras in our latest test lab.
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test lab: blush brushes
canada
(Feb.11.11)
Think all blush brushes are the same? Think again. We tested five to find the very best.
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test lab: anti-frizz hair treatments
canada
(Jan.28.11)
We tested a range of hair serums and oils to see which ones will make fighting frizz a breeze.
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test lab: jewellery cleaners
canada
(Jan.14.11)
Will Windex make our rings shine brighter? And can 7UP add sparkle to our gems? We tested some unusual jewellery cleaners to find out.
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test lab: stila custom color blush
canada
(Dec.17.10)
Can one blush really complement all skin tones? The sweetspot.ca team tested Stila's Custom Color Blush to find out.
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goody simple styles
canada
(Dec.03.10)
With party season right around the corner, we tested Goody's new Simple Styles clips to give ourselves a holiday 'do without paying major dough.
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test lab: foundation primers
canada
(Nov.19.10)
Do primers really keep our foundation from smudging? Our testers found the answers.
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test lab: hairsprays
canada
(Nov.05.10)
This week we're testing out hairspray in the hopes of achieving a Blake Lively-esque mane. Here, we share the good, the bad and the curly.
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test lab: eye shadow palettes
canada
(Oct.22.10)
Can dramatic eyes be achieved in four easy steps? We tested L'Oreal's new Wear Infinite Colour Smokes palette to find out.
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