I just got back from Mexico, where the sun is strong and harsh! I got a good tan although I DID use an SPF of at least 30 at all times. You have to ALWAYS wear sunscreen or block on your face, (or wear a wide brimmed hat), and sunscreen all over your body if [...]
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. [...]
Mika Does Relaxation and Swedish Massages… The main purpose of a relaxation massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood & release toxins from the muscles. This in turn stimulates the skin and nervous system while soothing the nerves. It also reduces emotional and physical stress and is suggested regularly for managing stress. Massage is beneficial [...]
Do you ever wonder how to create that precious and gorgeous “Natural Beauty” look? Well, it takes more than being just a natural beauty… Especially when you find amazing photos of models in magazines and think they are always naturally that flawless. It sometimes takes a makeup artist, a hairstylist, photographer and maybe even some photoshop to get that “Flawless” [...]
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. [...]
Have you ever wondered what the heck a Primer is? Or if you should be using a Primer? Well, here are a couple of answers for your questions. First of all, primers are very good for a base on your skin before you apply your foundation. It creates a smooth, wrinkle free palette. It fills in deep pores and lines [...]
New to Eminence Organic Skin Care as of July 1st, 2009: the summer Sun Protection Line… I especially love the Tropical Vanilla Sun Cream with a natural SPF of 32!!! Eminence Organic Skin Care is the ULTIMATE product for beautiful skin. All of their products contain the highest possible levels of all-natural organically grown herbs, fruits and [...]
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 [...]
My lovely bf had recently bought me the ever so handy makeup traincase from ZÜCA designed especially for MAC. My ZÜCA is an AMAZING piece of equipment for my makeup trade!! I can haul around ALL of my makeup in it and it has 2 (rollerblade) wheels on both sides so I can also pull it up stairs! It has ample storage room [...]
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 [...]
Be SAFE in the SUN!! This means wearing an SPF of at LEAST 15 or 30 on your face every single day to keep you looking younger longer. (Don’t forget applying on the neck and chest area! These are often forgotten and look more wrinkly first!) If the sun isn’t shining, you still want to [...]
Don’t: use shimmery eyeshadow if you have wrinkles. Sparkles tend to enhance any fine lines you may have. Even if you are young and line free, the wrinkles will appear more so if you wore a matte shadow. Do: use a silky or matte eyeshadow, it tends to blend in easier and hides fine lines. [...]