Win a Bottle of New Agent Provocateur Fatale Perfume

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Henna

AP_FINAL AD_VISUAL_SINGLE_TAGLINE_olAgent Provocateur has just launched a brand new scent called Fatale. Known for unique, pretty scents that are for the strong confident woman, Fatale is inspired by the 1940’s Femme Fatale. Watch any Hollywood Noir film and you’ll see that a femme fatale is known for acting low key but knowing the ins and outs of every situation anyway.

The scent is a floral with a twist. It has the main note of Gardenia which is sweetened by mango and also has notes of pink pepper and blackcurrant which give the scent a bit of spiciness. Musk, patchouli, and vanilla orchid make up the base of the scent, really grounding it and giving it a sexy kind of base – it’s something that Agent Provocateur is known for, and they really do make gorgeous scents.

Want a bottle for yourself?

Leave me a comment, or tweet me @CanadianBeauty and tell me your favourite perfume…or do both and you’ll be entered twice!

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CND’s Summer Collection: Paradise

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Henna

CND Paradise CollectionCalling all Shellac fans. Here are the latest colours from CND, available in Shellac and Vinylux formulas so grab them at your local salon that sells CND products.

All the shades are bright and completely pedicure worthy! Nothing makes a summer tan stand out more than a tropical-looking nail polish, and my favourite colour is the Electric Orange #112.

Here are all the shades:

Bicycle Yellow
Electric Orange
Sultry Sunset
Lush Tropics
Cerulean Sea
Tango Passion

Try them at salons now.

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L’Occitane Mer & Mistral

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Henna

L'occitane mer et mistralThis summer, L’Occitane adds a new scent to their higher end line La Collection de Grasse. The new scent is a unisex one and is called Mer & Mistral and comes in an eau de toilette ($75). Actually, though they’re labelling it unisex, the scent is pretty masculine, and L’Occitane is aware of that because they’ve also introduced a shower gel ($20), a cooling moisturize ($24) and aftershave lotion ($36).

The scent is definitely aquatic and smells fully of the ocean. There are notes of cypress, rosemary, and pine giving the fragrance very woody notes combined with a salty aquatic blend. The musky base keeps the scent feeling fresh and clean.

Pick it up at L’Occitane stores now.

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Philosophy Amazing Grace Firming Body Emulsion

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Henna

Philosophy Amazing GraceI did not experience any skin firming with the use of this body lotion.

But I have to admit that I don’t expect that out of any lotion, and it wasn’t really an effect that I was looking for.

That said, you absolutely need to try Philosophy’s body lotions!  They are some of the most hydrating and nicely formulated products in existence!

Amazing Grace is nice and light – just like its clean scent – and it absorbs into skin almost immediately and leaves it nice and soft.  Skin stays hydrated through the day, and stays hydrated.  I’m not a huge fan of the Grace line of scents normally because they smell a little too clean for me, but I love the scents in lotion format.  I love the nice clean scent on the rest of my skin – it tricks me into thinking that I’ve just had a shower, and if I have just had a shower, then that’s even better!

Amazing Grace smells kind of like laundry detergent, and that’s a good thing.  It’s superbly clean, slightly clean, water-like, and beautiful.  There’s no sweetness, and you kind of forget about the scent after a while, which is not altogether bad.

$44 for 16oz.

 

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The Body Shop Colour Crush Shine Lipstick

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Henna

The Body Shop Colour Crush LipstickIf you’re more of a lipgloss/lipbalm girl, then this lipstick is for you!

Made with fair trade marula oil, The Body Shop’s Colour Crush Shine Lipstick has a shiny, glossy, finish and comes in jelly-like shades.

Because this is actually a lipstick and not a gloss, it provides decent coverage and staying power but still looks and feels hydrating – a must for a great everyday lipstick.

$13 online or at Body Shop stores.

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Real Techniques Silicone Liner Brush

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Henna

real techniques silicone liner brushReal Techniques is a makeup brush company by Sam and Nic Chapman – they are the sisters behind the Pixiwoo makeup tutorial channel on Youtube, and I watch them religiously!

When I saw their silicone eyeliner brush, I just had to try it.

I use gel eyeliner on a regular basis and the one downfall of using it is that you have to wash your eyeliner brush daily so that you get a nice smooth application the next day that you use your brush.  It’s a bit of a hassle to get all the product out of the brush, and that’s why I was interested in trying out this silicone brush.  It’s smooth and without any bristles, so you can apply the eyeliner and then basically wipe it dry with a wipe or with a bit of makeup remover.  You could also just wash it in some hot water with soap and that would do the trick.

But does it work?

…kind of.

Unfortunately, no bristles means that it’s difficult to pick up product and when you do pick up product, there’s not a lot of it on the brush.  Application is on the lighter side, and I found that I had to go over my line atleast once to get a nice solid finish.

On the plus side, this brush makes it easy to get right to the base of the lashes.  The brush is very fine and easy to control and the end result is a polished one.

Is it better than my usual eyeliner brush when it comes to application?  Not it is not.  However, this brush is easier to clean, and so I’ll be reaching for it on a regular basis.

Pick it up online for $6.  Real Techniques will also be available at London Drugs, Familiprix, Lawtons Drugs, Pharmasave, Value Drug Mart, and Walmart.

http://realtechniques.com/shop-collection/your-eyes-enhanced/silicone-liner-brush

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Burt’s Bees Wild for Bees Coconut and Pear Lip Balm

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Henna

Burts Bees wild for Bees LipbalmWhat’s not to love in this tropical-scented best-selling cult-favourite lip balm. Supremely hydrating and long-lasting, it makes lips feel moisturized and immediately takes care of any roughness.

The ingredients make all the difference: this contains cold-pressed coconut oil, and shea butter, along with beeswax to really lock everything in.

What’s more is that sales from this particular lip balm will go towards a great cause: the proceeds from the sale of this limited edition lip balm will go towards Pollinator Partnerships Canada: Burt’s Bees has gotten together with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Sustainable TO Architecture + Building to create and install five unique bee hotels across Ontario. Sounds strange, right, a hotel for bees? But it’s for bees that work on a solitary basis and have no hive to call home. These bee hotels will provide resting space for the bees – it’s especially important because many bees have lost their homes because of deforestation and environmental damage.

If you’re interested in learning more, check out the Wild for Bees website, or just pick up this lip balm at drugstores and mass retailers for $4.99.

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Master the Orange Lip Look

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Henna

Master the Orange Lip Look

Think you can’t pull off the orange lip trend? Think again. With our step-by-step guide, you’ll be stunning everyone with this bold lip color.

See how to master the orange lip

 

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New Dior Capture Totale Dream Skin

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Henna

Dior Dream SkinThis is the primer that wasn’t.

If normal makeup primers are too heavy for your skin, and you need something that adds just a bit of slip and luminosity, then Dior’s new Capture Totale Dream Skin is going to be your best bet.

Formulated for aging skin, this is a cream that is light and has a touch of beige shimmer in it to make skin look more luminous. It makes wrinkles look less obvious and adds some hydration to the skin. It makes skin look… expensive.

This light lotion does have some silicone in it and so makes skin look smoother. The shimmer makes imperfections disappear, and over time, plant extracts make dark spots fade.

The cream is extremely light-weight, hydrating, and colour-correcting. It’s great as a primer because it allows foundation to go on so smoothly.

Pick it up at the Dior counter for $115. Yes, it’s more expensive than your regular primer, but it’s super light and you need one pump for your whole face, so the generous container will last a long time.

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My Tips for Fighting Frizz!

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Henna

Head over to CanadianLiving.com to read my tips for taming frizzy hair. I actually really suffer from lots of frizz (my hair is curly and dry) and so these are things that I actually do!

🙂

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