LDBeauty Preview Event: See All the Hottest New Beauty Launches!

Everyone has that one holiday or annual event that they look forward to all year...for me, I think that's actually the London Drugs Beauty Preview Event! The LDBeauty Event offers an insider peek at all the brand new beauty products coming soon to London Drugs, and as a big-time beauty buff, there really is nothing more exciting than that.

The LDBeauty event took place in Whistler, BC this year, with a guest list consisting of London Drugs' Beauty Advisors, as well as VIP beauty influencers. We were able to interact directly with the beauty brands showcasing their newest products, giving us an insider peek at all kinds of innovative and hot new products.

Left: Bree of The Urban Umbrella, Leanne of LegalLee Blonde, yours truly!

Of course, I'll be sharing them all the amazing new products with you in the form of many, many reviews over the coming months (note the GIANT box of products for review below!!), but I also wanted to start with a quick recap of the new beauty products featured at the event...in case you want to want to snag them right when they hit the shelves of London Drugs!

Lise Watier

Ah, lovely Lise Watier. Their seasonal, limited edition makeup collections are always so well-thought out, stunning and such good quality. Their Neiges 2018 Holiday collection won't disappoint either - I swatched their new Neiges Sparkling Lipstick, and it is beyond gorgeous. The inner part of the lipstick delivers a nice juicy burst of colour, while the outer ring gives lips a conditioning dose of glittery glam. It comes in one universal shade that will go perfectly with any of your holiday outfits!

Makeup Revolution & Revlon

There's nothing quite like the feeling of opening up a new palette for the first time. These were some of the brand new palettes we spotted at the LDBeauty Event. Makeup Revolution showed off their new The Emily Edit - The Wants eyeshadow palette, and let me tell you, it's a beautiful selection of shades! And while this palette has been available in the UK for a while, this palette is new to Canada.

These Revlon palettes are also new to London Drugs: both for contour and highlight. Here's a peek at their new Galaxy Dream Holographic Highlighting Palette, Sunlit Dream Highlighting Palette, and Insta-Sculpt Contouring Palette below. I was so happy to see the contour palette also comes with a lovely shade of blush, as it's the one thing I wish more contour palettes came with!

Clarins, Lancome, Physicians Formula

Of all the makeup and beauty launches, I always get the most excited about lipsticks and lip products. Three piqued my interest at the event: Clarins' collection of Joli Rouge Velvet Lipsticks, Lancome's L'Absolu Rouge Drama Matte Lipsticks, and Physician's Formula's new Organic Rose Oil Lip Polish. I loved that the Clarins Joli Rouge Velvet lipsticks come in 3 different finishes, satin, matte and shiny, all in the exact same shades! How cool? So if you find a perfect shade of red for your skintone, for instance, you can get that exact same shade in all 3 finishes. And I fell in love with the Lancome Drama Matte lipstick after trying our sample - it's by far the most comfortable matte lipstick I've ever tried! Plus it had fantastic pigmentation. Lastly, the Physician's Formula Lip Polish will be a dream for your dry lips this winter, and smells amazing!

Crabtree & Evelyn, Derma E, La Roche Posay

If you're a gardener, or just love the smell of nature, then I have a feeling you'll want to check out Crabtree & Evelyn's new Gardeners collection. The creams, scrubs and soaps all smell so fresh, and definitely make me wish I had any kind of green thumb... Speaking of green, we also took a look at Derma E's line of eco-friendly skincare products, which are 100% vegan, cruelty-free and GMO-free. And La Roche Posay was showcasing their newest launch, HYALU B5, which targets wrinkles with hyaluronic acid and Vitamin B5.

Bioderma, NeoStrata, Clinique

Got dry, itchy skin? You're going to love this brand new Atoderm SOS Spray from Bioderma. I think this is one of the coolest new products we tested out at the event! You spray it on the skin (it's a very lightweight formula), and in 60 seconds, you're itch-free for the next 6 hours. Lifesaver for the winter. Speaking of skincare that's great for the winter, Clinique is now available at London Drugs (woohoo!!), and their new Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly is going to be available very soon. It'll give your skin a boost of hydration in the form of an extremely lightweight formula, as well as protect your skin from pollution. NeoStrata also had some exciting news to share: they've completely revamped their products! I'm glad to see my favourite Glycolic Renewal is still a key product, and I also was intrigued by their new Glycolic Peels, which help to exfoliate your skin to reveal a brand new layer of beautiful skin underneath.

Silk'n, Elizabeth Arden, Kiss NY Pro

Need a little glam in your skincare routine? Kiss New York Professional's new 24K Gold Peel-Off Mask certainly caught my eye, and I can't wait to try it during my next 'self care' Sunday. Elizabeth Arden also had some great new skincare to share - their Prevage Progressive Renewal Treatment is a 4-week at-home face peeling treatment, which gently exfoliates your skin, accelerating cell turnover (think smoother, brighter skin). Silk'n also had some great skincare products to showcase, in the form of high-tech devices: the Titan Face Lift, and the Silhouette Body Contouring and Cellulite Reduction Device. If you're looking to go beyond just anti-wrinkle and anti-cellulite creams, these devices sound like they're worth a try!

Shiseido, NYX Cosmetics, Real Techniques/Eco Tools

It's rare I get all that excited about makeup brushes, but I must say Shiseido has created something pretty cool here. Their new DAIYA FUDE Face Duo brush has a polyurethane gel blender on one end that is meant to mimic your fingertips when stippling on your foundation (it's also more hygenic and doesn't doesn't absorb any product!), and then the diamond-head brush is used to blend out after stippling. Pretty cool! I'm also pretty excited about the selection of holiday sets Real Techniques and Eco Tools had to offer. Real Techniques even had adorable ornaments with little complexion sponges inside! On the topic of holiday, we also got a sneak peek at this year's NYX Cosmetics Sugar Trip Advent Calendar, and it's a beauty buff's dream. The advent calendar includes a good range of NYX products, including lip glosses, lipsticks, highlighters, blush and eyeshadows. If you spot one in London Drugs though, be sure to snatch it up - they always go super quick.

L'Oreal & Maybelline

Ok, I'm pretty much a mascara fiend (I love trying new mascaras), so I'm pumped to try out these brand new mascaras. L'Oreal has an innovative Unlimited Mascara that comes with a bendable wand, made for coating even the most awkward-to-reach lashes. And Maybelline has a new 'Snapscara' mascara, which features a wax-free formula for entirely clump-free lashes. And this mascara comes off with just warm water! So no rubbing your eyes until they're red and irritated.

Which of these new London Drugs beauty launches are you the most excited to try??

Happy Beautifying! xo

~ Britta

LDBeauty Preview Event: Beauty Products I'm Excited to Try in 2018

Welcome to 2018! I've never been one for New Year's resolutions. Instead, I usually just like to look forward at the things I'm most excited for in the New Year. So I thought it would be the perfect time to share with you the beauty products I'm itching to try in the New Year.

Back in October, I had the opportunity to visit Whistler with London Drugs, to experience their LDBeauty Event. It's a huge showcase-style event hosted at the Fairmont Whistler, where London Drugs' beauty vendors present their latest and greatest products coming soon to London Drugs. I was joined by a bus full of some of the biggest beauty bloggers from across Western Canada, who also came for a peek at these exciting new product launches.

Take a look below for an insider look at the LDBeauty event (and the products being showcased), and then keep on scrolling to see which of the featured products I'm most excited to try this year! I bet some of them will be on your must-try list too. You can expect to see lots of them on my Friday beauty posts here throughout the year, in more detail. And of course, you can find them all at your local London Drugs.

Coat - Zara (similar) | Shirt - mandee (via Winners) (similar) | Pants - Zara | Purse - Karl Lagerfeld (similar) | Shoes - Me Too

Blogger buddies! Left to right: Samantha Sito, yours truly, The Urban Umbrella, Girl in Betsey

Clean Eau de Toilette, Annabelle Neo Chic Collection, St. Tropez Self Tan

La Roche Posay Serozinc, Emani vegan makeup, Makeup Revolution Liquid Highlighter & Baking Powder

NeoStrata Hydrating & Plumping Sheet Masks, Kiss NY Pro Ombre Radiance Palettes, Marcelle Revival+ Skin Renewal

L'Oreal Colorista 1-Day Colour Spray, Anthony Glycolic Facial Cleanser, Crabtree & Evelyn 

Annabelle EyeInk Bubble Eyeliner & Annabelle Cream Blush

I'm a cat-eye girl through and through, but I'm looking to adding some graphic details to my cat-eye look in 2018 with Annabelle's EyeInk Bubble Eyeliner, and the rest of their Neo Chic collection. I'm also pumped to try Annabelle's Cream Blush. These sticks look like they'll make cream blush super easy to apply!

Anthony Glycolic Facial Cleanser

I loooove glycolic acid. It's such a fantastic exfoliant. I doubt most guys have tried it in their skincare, and they're seriously missing out! That's why I think this facial cleanser with glycolic from Anthony is so cool. I'm going to have my brother try this one out and report back to me!

Ardell Faux Mink Lashes

Ardell lashes have been a longtime favourite, but these ones with super thin bands and faux mink lashes look even better!

Bioderma Sensibio Mild Cleansing Foaming Gel (coming soon to London Drugs!)

They're super well known for their micellar water, but have you tried Bioderma's cleansers yet? This is their Mild Cleansing Foaming Gel, which is best for sensitive skin. It smooths and rapidly calms irritation!

Clean Eau de Toilette

I have a few key fragrances I like, but I'm definitely a pretty low maintenance person when it comes to scents. This is one I can totally get on board with though. The line of Clean Eau de Toilettes are all clean, fresh, and simple fragrances that are easy to love. You can even mix and match multiple scents within the collection! 

Infiniti Pro by Conair Meta e Meta

I have been using the Infiniti Pro by Conair Curl Secret for years, so I was super excited to see that they've come out with this new model, the Meta e Meta! This one is a serious step up: it can curl and straighten, all-in-one! And it can even alternate the curling pattern, for a more natural look. How cool is that??

Covergirl Peacock Flare Mascara & Covergirl Vitalist Healthy Glow Highlighter (coming soon to London Drugs!)

I'm glad to see a makeup brand has finally made a mascara that won't slip out of our fingers! Ok, maybe it's not a problem that happens with every mascara, but I've definitely used my fair share of ones that are hard to hold onto - especially when I'm rotating the brush for maximum lash coverage. As for Covergirl's new Vitalist Healthy Glow Highlighter, it's a pretty, shimmery cream highlight that I'll bet will make cheekbones seriously stand out!

Crabtree & Evelyn Citron and Coriander Body Smoother & Body Sorbet

These. Smell. Amazing. Citron and coriander is such a great scent combo, and I'm totally excited to try both their Body Smoother and Body Sorbet. The Body Smoother looks like a great exfoliator, and the Body Sorbet has a luxurious texture. I tried it at the LDBeauty event, and it feels like a cooling gel!

Emani Deluxe Cream Foundation (coming soon to London Drugs!)

Vegans, rejoice! Emani has just release a brand new vegan Deluxe Cream Foundation. I've already given this one a short test drive, and I loved the texture and coverage. I was also really impressed it actually matched my skintone pretty well (which you all know is no easy feat). I can't wait to wear this on the regular!

Kiss Lash Couture Faux Mink Lashes

These lashes look seriously luxurious! You can tell by looking at them that there is a nice mix of lengths, curls and angles of the lashes to give them a more realistic look. And they're reusable up to 10 times with special care!

Kiss NY Professional Pro Touch Mattifying Primer & Ombre Radiance Palette

I'm glad to see Kiss Pro is expanding their selection of products at London Drugs! Next up to try will be the new Pro Touch Mattifying Primer. I'm always on the hunt for a good primer, and the fact that this is mattifying and oil-free is definitely promising. Plus, this new highlighter, brush and bronzer in one ombre palette looks gorgeous! I love that you can swipe across the whole palette for a unique range of shades.

L'Oreal Colorista Spray

I seriously want to buy each and every one of these Colorista sprays! I've already tried both the Purple and the Rose Gold, and I can't wait to try the rest. They're such an easy way to add some fun colour to your hair with no commitment (they wash out in just one wash - even with my blonde hair!). You can do all kinds of coloured hairstyles: ombre, all-over colour, stencil designs, or anything else you can imagine.

La Roche Posay Serozinc (coming soon to London Drugs!)

How cool is this?? It's blotting paper in a bottle! This is one seriously revolutionary product. I can't wait to give this a try when my face is extra oily (post-workout maybe? JK I'd need to work out to do that...). But seriously, this will be awesome to toss in my bag and just give my face a quick spritz when it needs mattifying.

Lancome Monsieur Big Mascara

I have heard awesome things about this mascara, so as a self-proclaimed mascara junkie, this is at the top of my list to try in 2018. Big beautiful lashes, here I come!

Lise Watier 24K Glam Rouge à Lèvres & Age Control Supreme La Creme Sublime Yeux

When I saw this 24K Glam Rouge a Levres at the LDBeauty event, I totally fell in love! After all, does it get more glam than flakes of gold in your lipstick? When you apply, your skin's pH level intensifies the natural rosy colour of your lips. Another decadent new product from Lise Watier is the Age Control Supreme La Creme Sublime Yeux - thanks to its infused Labrador Tea, you can say goodbye to wrinkles, under eye bags and dark circles!

Makeup Revolution Liquid Highlighter & Luxury Baking Powder (coming soon to London Drugs!)

I've swatched these Liquid Highlighters, and oh man, let me tell you, these are gorgeous. Makeup Revolution really kills it when it comes to highlighters! Their Baked Highlighter is a huge favourite of mine too. I seriously can't wait to add some glisten to my cheekbones with these liquid ones now. Surprisingly, one trend I never got around to trying last year was 'baking' (done with loose powders). Now that I have this new Luxury Baking Powder from Makeup Revolution, I'm going to give it a shot!

Marcelle Revival+ Skin Renewal Anti-Aging Night Cream & Redensifying 360 Degree Serum

Who doesn't want skin that looks renewed, illuminated, and redensified? These are for 45+, but hey, I'm curious to give them a shot to try out the texture - and maybe it can still give my skin an illuminating boost!

NeoStrata Hydrating & Plumping Sheet Mask

Sheet masks are still going to be a trending item in 2018. Being a huge fan of NeoStrata's skincare products (their Glycolic Renewal is an all-time favourite of mine), I'm pretty pumped to try these new Hydrating & Plumping Sheet Masks with Hyaluronic Acid! It'll give the skin an extra boost of lasting hydration.

Prim + Proper Nail Lacquer

I am so excited to try more of these Prim + Proper Nail Lacquers in 2018! I've tried the formula already, and it's so easy to apply smoothly with the awesome brush, and the lasting power is impressive. It's also a nice consistency, so you can get away with just one coat if you like. They're exclusive to London Drugs, and there are so many shades with the cutest all-Canadian names (like Justin T Me and Whistler Winter)!

Red Carpet Color Dip Nail Color Dipping Powder (coming soon to London Drugs!)

This new nail technology is so cool!! We saw it in action at the LDBeauty event, and I was totally sold. It looks like such an easy way to get a perfect manicure (and it's supposed to last up to 21 days!). Plus, it's an odourless formula! Could this be a replacement for going to the nail salon?

Rimmel Wonder'fully Real Lashes & Magnif-Eyes Smoke Edition

Ever since the Rimmel Lift Me Up Mascara, I've been a big fan of Rimmel mascaras. So this new Wonder'fully Real Mascara with keratin is up there on my list of must-trys for 2018. This Magnify-eyes Smoke Edition Eyeshadow Palette is also new to Rimmel. If you're looking for a palette that has a nice mix of neutral and smokey shades all in one, this looks like a good one! Looking forward to creating some smouldering smokey eye looks in the New Year with this.

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel

Ok, this one actually isn't a new product, but after using this again recently, it's reminded me I really need to try some of Sally Hansen's newer Miracle Gel shades! The formula is definitely one of the longest lasting nail polishes I use, and I love how the brush applies.

St. Tropez Bronzing Face Sheet Mask

I may not be a big self-tanner (shocker, I'm sure), but I can appreciate that these St. Tropez Bronzing Face Sheet Masks look like an awesome idea. What a super easy way to give your face a sun-kissed glow!

Stay tuned for more about all of these beauty goodies - you'll see them as part of my weekly Friday beauty blogs!

Happy Styling! xo

~ Britta

Disclaimer: I attended the LDBeauty Event, hosted by London Drugs, where I received many of the products listed above for testing. As always, opinions are my own.