I’ve been out researching new beauty and makeup products for fall this year and have come across a few that really caught my eye… Here they are!!! By Mika Does Makeup This is a waterproof moisturizing high pigment concealer in a formula with huge doses of Vitamin K plus A,C, and E. Reduces extreme discoloration and puffiness. [...]
During a short vacation away from the busy city of Vancouver, while up at http://www.islandcottage-bc.com, I ended up doing a men’s back wax. Before I start, I prep the skin with a powder to soak up any oils or sweat… Then I apply the warm depilatory wax directly on the skin with the hair growth. [...]
It was crazy at the Sephora store in Pacific Centre, Vancouver on opening day.
Too Faced So Smurfy Illuminating Face Powder - “It’s a one shade fits all complexion perfecting powder”… and it’s ADORABLE!!! Retails for $26. Smashbox Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder - “A powder that reduces fine lines and wrinkles in just 10 min”. This stuff is pretty amazing. It has a combintation of pure gold, 48 minerals, 11 amino acids and [...]
This past weekend made me realize how strong the sun really is. Everyone who joined us on the Private Island Cottage ended up getting a burn of some kind. It was cloudy on the first day that we went kayaking, fooling us into believing that we weren’t getting any sun. We spent most of the [...]
Vancouver welcomes the massive beauty destination shop, Sephora, to Pacific Centre this summer on July 10… There will also be another Sephora opening that day, but at the Coquitlam Centre mall and another opening later this year at Metro Town Centre in October. The Sephora store at Pacific Centre will be the largest one out of [...]
I was curious to know what type of vitamins were actually good for me or what would work to cure my dark under eye circles, or my fine lines, so I did my research, looked up on different articles and came up with this: The ABC’s Of Vitamins for your SKIN: Vitamin A (derivatives are [...]
When talking about beauty and cosmetics, (ie. skin, hair, nails and teeth) we want to use the best and most NATURAL products possible. Even men jump on the band wagon with toiletries and cleansers to make themselves look a little better or smell a little fresher. One thing we need to know is what it [...]
Welcome to Mika Does Makeup! I’d like to welcome you all to my Beauty Website. I’m a Freelance Makeup Artist based in gorgeous and lively Vancouver and can make my way practically anywhere within the lower mainland. I absolutely LOVE working with each of my unique clients, every model, stylist, and photographer, to make them [...]
Some ways to prevent breakouts and bad skin: Always keep your skin clean, but do NOT over scrub it since it will only irritate it more and cause breakouts and/or redness. Wash your face twice (day and night) with an antibacterial facial cleanser, or 3 times daily for problematic skin. Don’t use heavily scented cleansers [...]
Get rid of that dull, flaky, patchy complexion with a good old fashioned EXFOLIATION! Regular use of a gentle exfoliant will keep your skin feeling smooth, as well as looking young and fresh. Using an exfoliant teamed up with a loofah daily or every few days on your body will help clear away those nasty [...]
Went to the Esthetique Spa International Trade Show yesterday and picked up a whole lot of new and exciting products for myself and my clients… Vendors and distributors packed the place and all the industry people were crowding the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre. I skipped the information classes since the lineups were massive, and [...]
If you’re ready to stop your @ home waxing nonsense, and ready to get a professional bikini wax, you will definately see a WORLD of difference. First off, the slight pain of the whole process will be numbed by the way your bikini line will look in the end. Mind you, you will have to [...]
President Bush is gone so why don’t you get rid of yours too? If you are thinking about waxing down there… give ME a call and I will help you get rid of that unwanted hair!! Don’t worry, it’ll be FINE!! Accepting appointments: 604-764-MIKA
You don’t have to spend a bundle to get fantastic beauty products…. I did a little research and here are some of mine! To moisturize LIPS: MAC clear Lip Conditioner with SPF 15 – This stuff is AMAZING!!! I am soooo addicted, I re-apply every hour it seems! It’s shiny, moisturizing, and smells great! (And [...]