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We trust the HuffPost Canada Style Contributors — beauty and fashion gurus from coast to coast, to translate Canadian and international trends. That hot new beauty collection? They tested and reviewed it before it hit shelves. The latest "it" item was hanging in their closets long before the buzz.

"The Weekly Review" is a roundup of the latest looks, trends and products they're loving. This week, they share their top must-try products and styles for the new year. Check back each week for more reviews from the HuffPost Canada Style Contributors.

BEAUTY: How to make fine hair look thicker

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Caroline, Style On The Side: "While I have a lot of hair, it's actually quite fine. This means that with the wrong cut, it looks flat and lifeless. It has taken me a long time to figure this out, but now that I have, I'm able to have a more productive conversation with my stylist." Caroline shares her tips for making fine hair look fuller, here.

FASHION: Prada S/S 2017 Illustration By Elaine Kim

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Marcus, Draw A Dot.: "I came across Elaine Kim's profile recently and immediately fell in love with her illustrations! This illustration is based on an outfit from the Prada S/S 2017 runway show. I am a fan of Elaine's illustration style, because it reminds me of the retro illustrations." Check out more fashion illustrations on Draw A Dot.

REVIEW: NYX Sweet Cheeks Blush Palette

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Henna, Canadian Beauty: "I've been skipping the blush for the last little while, simply because I got tired of what I had. But then this beautiful and well-made palette from NYX came my way and inspired me." Read Henna's full review, here.

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OOTD: Shoulder robing

Allure Of Simplicity

Aney, Allure Of Simplicity: "Although I despise the cold weather, fall does have its perks, including being able to layer and wear my favourite coats. I wore this new navy jumpsuit from Zara, but cuffed the bottoms to help elongate my legs. I then threw my softest Zara knit coat over my shoulders." Find more style inspiration from Aney, here.

REVIEW: Mary Kay Runway Bold Fall 2016 Collection

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Kaitlyn, Kaitlyn Elisabeth Beauty: "Now that fall has been around for a little while, I'm more tempted to start playing around with darker hues for my makeup. While I typically reach for plums and berries when the cooler weather sets in, Mary Kay's new fall line up actually focuses on dark golds, browns and blues." Kaitlyn reviews the collection, here.

FASHION: Rack-worthy FashionCAN looks

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Stephen-Thomas, STM: "In Canada, you can spend all your time choosing the right outfit just for it to go to waste buried under a coat. Well, these three make up for the loss of outfit, and have the power to turn heads and reel in a few compliments all on their own." Check out more of Stephen's top picks from FashionCAN, here.

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REVIEW: Aveda's tulasāra skincare line

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Safinaaz, The Grey Canvas: "As I am getting ready for fall, I'm excited to add one extra step to my skin routine to help achieve that glow. It's natural and only takes five minutes every morning for one month to see dramatic results." Read Safinaaz's full review of Aveda's tulasāra line, here.

STYLE: A simple fall look

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Kristina, Kouture Kitten: "Creating easy looks for fall is all about having pieces that you can turn to and throw on with ease, while still looking neat and put together. Here are three items you need to create an effortless fall look." See how Kristina's look turned out, here.

INTERVIEW: Braedon Basseo, Vocalist, Panicland

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Carcia & Telly, HerCastleGirls: Tell us a bit about your fall wardrobe. What do you enjoy wearing once it gets chilly?Braedon Basseo: "I've been loving silk jackets with the embroidery on the back. I'm obsessed with jackets, so I have enough now to just wear all black underneath and switch up the jacket style every day." Read the full interview, here.

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Beauty Launches 2016

Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid(01 of16)

Maybelline New York is hopping aboard the liquid matte lipstick train with their new Vivid Matte Liquid by ColorSenational. It comes in 10 shades, ranging from nudes to electric pinks and the perfect dark red, and its lightweight, creamy texture glides on smoothly onto your pout. While it's not as matte as its higher-priced counterparts, it's still worth trying out, especially for the price.$12.99 each. Available at drugstores and mass retail locations nationwide beginning January 2016. (credit:Courtesy Maybelline )

Maybelline Lash Sensational Luscious Mascara(02 of16)

Maybelline's LashSensational mascara was arguably one of the best mascaras of 2015, and we think the "Luscious" version will be just as good (if not better). Said to be the "perfect finishing touch to a smoky gaze," this mascara promises to deliver a set of dense, soft lashes, fanning them to extremity. It also features a conditioning formula of saffron, rose hip and argan oil to care for your lashes. $10.99. Available at drugstores and mass retail locations nationwide beginning January 2016. (credit:Courtesy Maybelline)

Maybelline Master Contour Palette by FaceStudio(03 of16)

Contouring is as easy as one, two, three, thanks to this new palette from Maybelline. Available in two shades, it's the perfect kit to throw into your makeup bag when travelling and is comparable to higher-end versions. $15.99. Available at drugstores and mass retail locations nationwide beginning January 2016. (credit:Courtesy Maybelline)

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water(04 of16)

Garnier's iconic Micellar Water is FINALLY coming to Canada, and we can't wait to get our hands on it. The all-in-one cleansing water is the number one Micellar in six European countries, thanks to its ability to quickly and efficiently remove makeup, dissolving even eye makeup and lipstick. And the best part is it's so gentle, it works even on the most sensitive skin. $9.99. Available in drugstores and mass market retailers across Canada beginning January 2016. (credit:Courtesy Garnier)

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Night Cream(05 of16)

If you're a fan of Charlotte Tilbury's iconic Magic Cream, you'll LOVE her Magic Night Cream. Described by the famed makeup artists as her "'Death Becomes Her' cream", this magical elixr plumps, smooths and tightens your skin, so you'll wake up looking gorgeous and feeling alive. $165. Available at CharlotteTilbury.com, Holt Renfrew and Nordstrom beginning March 2016. (credit:Courtesy Charlotte Tilbury)

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Cream(06 of16)

Also launching from Charlotte Tilbury is a magic eye cream that promises to improve skin's texture by 30 per cent in just four weeks. This rich cream has a refreshing and cooling texture, and de-puffs and reduces colouration while tigthtening and firming the delicate skin under your eyes. $65. Available at CharlotteTilbury.com, Holt Renfrew and Nordstrom beginning March 2016. (credit:Courtesy Charlotte Tilbury)

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation(07 of16)

Excuse our language, but this stuff is the sh*t. Seriously. Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Foundation transforms your skin to perfection, but without all the added weight and cake-iness often found in full coverage foundations. $49. Available at CharlotteTilbury.com, Holt Renfrew and Nordstrom beginning March 2016. (credit:Courtesy Charlotte Tilbury)

Benefit They're Real! Tinted Primer(08 of16)

If you're going to invest in one lash product this year, it should be this one. This tinted primer from Benefit is the perfect base to amplify any mascara, but also works well on its own for a feathery, natural look. Since using, we won't go a day without it. $31. Available at Sephora starting January 2016. (credit:Courtesy Benefit)

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation(09 of16)

Think of this as a healthy glow in a bottle that covers all of your imperfections AND smells great. $65. Available at all Chanel beauty counters starting Jan. 25th. (credit:Chanel)

Essie Retro Revival Collection(10 of16)

In 2016, Essie is bringing back six iconic shades from their collections in honour of their 35th birthday. Re-launched shades include Life of the Party, Bikini with a Martini, Sequin Sash, Cabana Boy, Birthday Suit (from the original 12 shades) and the cult fave, Starry Starry Night, which was once listed for $700 on eBay. Available in beauty destinations across Canada starting Jan. 5th. (credit:Essie)

Physician's Formula Eye Booster 4-In-1 Brow Boosting Kit(11 of16)

Everything you need to sculpt perfect brows comes in this handy little kit from Physician's Formula. Simply fill in any gaps with the brow pencil, highlight under the arch for an instant lift, then set and perfect using the tinted gel and built-in brow brush. And not only will your brows look gorgeous, but the tinted gel will also strengthen and condition the hairs for thicker, denser brows. $19.99. Available at fine drug and mass-market stores nationwide starting February 2016. (credit:Courtesy Physician's Formula)

Vita Liberata Body Blur Instant Skin Finish(12 of16)

Used on celebrities such as Taylor Schilling and Chrissy Teigen for their red carpet appearances, Vita Liberata's Body Blur Instant Skin Finish is finally making its way to the market in Canada. This skin perfector gives you a gorgeous, natural tan all while hydrating your skin for up to 72 hours. You'll be left looking photo-ready and flawless for 24 hours, or until you rinse it off. $55. Available at Sephora and Sephora.ca on March 4th. (credit:Courtesy Vita Liberata )

Vita Liberata Self Tanning Anti-Age Serum(13 of16)

Another genius self-tanning product from Vita Liberata: an anti-aging serum. This self-tanner can be used with your existing skincare regime to give you a golden glow, while plumping, smoothing and restoring natural radiance to your skin. $55. Available at Sephora and Sephora.ca on March 4th. (credit:Courtesy Vita Liberata)

GLAMGLOW GravityMud Firming Treatment(14 of16)

Celeb skincare fave GLAMGLOW will be launching its first peel-off treatment mask come January 2016. The formula changes from white to chrome and peels off to leave your skin feeling tighter and more lifted and more defined. $69. Available at Sephora starting January 2016. (credit:GlamGlow)

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer(15 of16)

If anyone knows brows, it's Anastasia Beverly Hills, so you can bet the brand's latest launch will be flying off store shelves once it lands. It features a wider, angled tip that can be used in two different ways — use the flat size to outline the shape of your brow, then fill in the gaps with the tip. $23. Available at Sephora starting January 2016. (credit:Instagram/anastasiabeverlyhills)

DryBar Detox Dry Conditioner(16 of16)

We're already huge fans of DryBar's Detox Dry Shampoo, so we can't wait to try their Dry Conditioner on our locks. Featuring mango butter and argan oil, this formula is said to add shine and hydration to your hair. $23. Available at Sephora starting March 2016. (credit:DryBar)

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