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Are you in a make up rut?

Many women are stuck in another decade with their look. The blue eyeshadow and orange lipstick from the '50s, conspicuous and deftly painted eyes and pale lips from the '60s, and multi-coloured eyeshadow combination and harsh blush from the '80s are the most common beauty ruts. These are all telltale signs of decades gone by.
    Years ago, when a woman ran out of make up she simply replaced it with the same or matching colour. When she found a shade she liked, she stuck with it... for years and years. Why change a good thing? but like fashion, beauty trends evolve over time and that beautiful shade suddenly looks dated.
    Easing women out of their make up routine can be delicate process. It takes sensitivity and a certain amout of courage. Here are a couple of examples of how I've done it successfully.
   One day a stunning woman named Dani swooped into the spa I was working at. She was fabulous in her artfully crafted 60's  eye make up, frosted lip and Bridgette Bardot bouffant. I could appreciate the drama. But the owner of the spa said to me, "she's stuck in a rut and out of date. Go and do a make over on her." I was aghast because the woman was only in for a manicure.
    As I cashed her out, I introduced myself and handed her an invitation for a fall beauty application. Two weeks later she booked a manicure and also requested some tie with me. It worked! I re-jigged her make up by replacing colours and softening her harsh (but artful) eye lines. I let her hold a mirror for the eye make up and detailing part, and drew it out for her on a face chart. We had a lonely time and she bought several items and tools. Two weeks later she came in for her regular manicure and was wearing most of the new colours with some of her old colours. She looked elegant and modern. I complimented Dani and felt good all over.
   I recently had the pleasure of meeting Rose who is 73 and still working in an IT department of a large corporation. She wanted to "update" her look since the colours she'd been using hadn't been evaluated in over ten years. The muted, matte mauve's, taupe's and violet were doing nothing for her eyes other than making them look tired.
    I introduced her to illuminating foundation which she loved by remarking, "I'll have skin just like the girls at work." I switched her eyeshadows over to clear neutrals that highlighted, softly shaded, cleverly defined and projected her eyes. The look was completed with a raspberry lipstick and soft plum blush. We were both beaming. Rose left refreshed and revitalized. This is why I love to do what I do.
  We all have to be open to change. Women shouldn't be bamboozled into a make over because "others" don't like their look. If someone is happy with her '60s beauty look then so be it. It was a groovy time. But for those who are unhappy with their look but scared to change, it becomes a challenge to learn how to evaluate, educate and entice these creatures of habit and bring them up to speed. After all, who wants to be denied the benefits of looking beautiful?

Indeed Labs - Nanoblur

Look up to 10 years younger in 40 seconds or less.

WHAT IS IT IN ONE WORD... MAGIC!

Nanoblur is not skincare. It is quite simply tomorrow’s high technology, today. It is not a cream. It is a suspension of millions and millions of particles that reflect light perfectly in billions of directions to make the skin’s surface appear completely flawless. Within seconds, pores appear to disappear. Fine lines appear to vanish. The skin texture appears nearly perfect. With one application on any skin surface (even on your hands), you will be convinced that Nanoblur will make you look up to 10 years younger in a matter of seconds. It’s just that simple.

MADE FOR THE STARS Nanoblur’s technology was originally developed to help stars look better in high-definition motion picture. Since the advent of high-definition technology, skin imperfections have become far more apparent on camera and Nanoblur was created so that celebrities could “blur” out imperfections that were previously not visible with traditional cameras.

PRICE POINT Nanoblur is high technology. It uses the latest developments in skincare. And, yet, as with Indeed’s commitment to integrity and value, Nanoblur is offered at an incredibly low price point worldwide. Check your local retailer for regional pricing. You will be surprised!

Tända ZAP

Works fast, works anywhere

The new tända ZAP advanced acne clearing device is clinically proven to clear individual acne blemishes fast. Guaranteed. It's designed to fit not only your pocket but your lifestyle too, clearing or fading acne within 24 hours. That means no matter where you are, or when it is, a little acne's not going to come between you and your life. If you feel a pimple coming on, just zap it and stay social.

Powerful blue light destroys acne-causing bacteria, sonic vibration and gentle warming help open pores so bacteria have no where to hide. No pain. No irritation. No dryness. And best of all no pimple. 

$50.00 Other Tanda Devices are $250.00

Acne Prone Or Just Oily Skin Types - Effaclar

La Roche-Posay - Effaclar

I personally use this brand for my skincare routine daily. I am in love! I have oily and sometimes break out here and there. I have tried pills, creams, lotions... You name it! Out of all the ache medications and skin care routines out there for ache prone skins, this has by far hit the top of my list. It is packed with thermal water for those with high sensitivities to products on the market these days. People that are usually ache prone don't have the understanding that your skin can be oily but also dehydrated and very sensitive at the same time. For those who are ache prone and scrub scrub scrub with exfoliaters.... your spreading your problem. Ache prone skin is sensitive and when you scrub it you irritate it more, the pimples get broken open and the "junk" inside is spread around, causing more pimples and break outs. *STOP EXFOLIATING*

Effaclar: 

• Effaclar M-Oily, shiny-prone skin-Smooth and matte, the skin is intensely moisturized. Day after day, the pores are tightened and the skin recovers its balance.
• Effaclar K-Combination to oily skin, irregular skin texture, blocked pores-Skin texture is smoothed, pores are tightened and unclogged. Imperfections are lastingly diminished. Skin is clearer, the complexion more radiant. 
• Effaclar DUO-Skin with severe imperfections-pores are purified, imperfections are reduced. Skin looks clearer and smoother.
• Effaclar A.I-Local skin breakouts on oily, imperfection-prone skin-Deeply purified, the skin is easily cleansed of even the most stubborn make up.
• Effaclar H-Oily skin made fragile by over drying skincare-Soothes and hydrates intensely the skin. Compensates the effects of drying skincare. (great for people on the drug: Accutane)
• Effaclar Foaming Gel-Shiny, oily-prone skin. Oily skin prone to imperfections-Purified and cleansed the skin is perfectly prepares for dermatological skincare treatments.
• Effaclar Purifying Micellar Water-Shiny, Oily prone skin. Oily skin prone to imperfections-Purified and cleansed, the skin is perfectly prepared for dermatological skincare treatments.
• Effaclar H Mousse-Oily skin made fragile by over drying skincare-Purifies and soothes oily skin made fragile by over drying skincare treatments.
• Effaclar Deep Cleansing Foaming Cream-Thick and oily skin with clogged pores-Deeply cleansed, the skin is purified and the pores are tightened.
• Effaclar Astringent Lotion Micro-Exfoliant-Oily skin with imperfections-Tightens and helps unblock pores.

Rapid Lash ;)

Thicken and improve the appearance of your lashes and brows with RapidLash.
In just 4-6 weeks, this innovative high performance formula promotes healthy, natural lashes and brows! Lashes and brows are nourished and strengthened to fight damaging environmental elements and premature fallout. Vital proteins, vitamins and moisturizing ingredients join forces to help rejuvenate and fortify delicate lashes and brows, and improve the overall appearance. RapidLash offers fast results that help turn brittle, short or sparse lashes into fuller, thicker looking lashes and brows!

Directions: Using the applicator brush, apply a thin line of Rapid Lash to the base of the upper eyelash. Begin the application from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner, as if you were applying liquid linger. You can also use RapidLash on the lower lash line and brows. Use RapidLash in the evening before bedtime. Wait until product has fully dried before applying additional cosmetics. One you are satisfied with the result, continue using RapidLash to maintain the appearance and condition of your lashes and brows.

Reduce The Marks Of Time - Reversa

Are you happy with the image you see in the mirror? Or does it reflect a face that shows multiple signs of aging such as wrinkles, brown spots, enlarged pores and redness? or prerhaps you see dry and dehydrated skin, lacking firmness and elastcity? The biological age of our skin often does not correspond to our chronological age. While some people apear younger than they really are, others look older than their actual age due to the condition of their skin. Lifestyle and sun exposure habits are among the key determining factors in the appearance of our skin.

To help restore youthful-looking skin with optimized functionality, Reversa has developed Multi-Tasking Care with Teprenone (Renovage), an innovative and high performance ingredient developed through scientific research. Teprenone helps delay the appearance of marks of time on the skin and reduces the marks already present. It acts simultaneously on all signs of aging to visibly reduce their appearance.

A clinical study on 24 volunteers demonstrated its outstanding efficacy. The product was applied morning and night during a 6 month period. and the following were obtained:

• 34% increased in skin hydration after one month 
• Reinforcement of cutaneous barrier (+19%) after 6 months
• 42% decreased in pigmented spots after 6 months
• Increase in firmness (+12%) and tonicity (+15%) after 1 month
• Increase in isotropy (+28%) and decreased in roughness (-14%) and lines of the micro deressionary network : -47% deeper wrinkles and -34% medium wrinkles after 6 months
• Reduction of dilated pores (-17%) and (-28%) after 1 and 6 months respectively
• 30% decrease in skin redness after 1 month

Features:
Light cream texture
Free of: paraben, fragrance, ooil and colatile silicone
Penetrates easily into the skin
Suitable for all sky types, including sensitive skin
Provided in a 40 mL airless tube
This product does not contain Glycolic acid (AHA)

Hair Extensions - Vancouver, BC

These days girls are paying BIG $$$ for hair extensions at salons. If your someone like myself, I get them put in every 8-12 weeks. With a new bag of hair every time. For the girls who want low cost, good quality hair extensions go to Abantu, located in Burnaby, BC. With good staff and the store has anything and everything to do with hair extensions. Prices of real human hair extensions depends on length and brand. I usually get 22"-26" put in which ranges around $150.00 a bag to give you a close estimate of how much a bag of hair cost as those are usually the longest length hair extensions come in.

Now, as for getting them put in. My girl Charlotte at Planet Hair in Vancouver, BC has been far the best I've had when it comes to putting them in. I've tried other girls and they just don't seem to last as long as when Charlotte does them. Shes good at what she does and shes not costly. $50.00 a row for weaves. Give her a call:  604.568.8065      The pictures are of myself with my hair extensions in that Charlotte has done.

 

Highlights & Contours Of The Face

Dark colours shade and make areas reced, for instance the hollows of the cheek, temples, under the chin, sides of the nose. 

Light colours highlight and make things come forward - the apples of the cheeks, under the eye, the browbone and middle of the chin.

The purpose of highlighting and contouring the face is to give the face dimension. 

1. The temple. The purpose is to make your face a little more oval in shape. As you might know already, the oval shape is the ideal shape for makeup application.

2. The nose. Try avoiding making your nose mega-narrow. This would completely alter your face. Imagine the shape and size of your face with a narrow nose. You will look too artificial! So use this technique just to define your nose so that you wouldn't look flat in pictures.

3. Cheekbones. This is my favorite part to contour. It really makes a lot of difference! It can make you look like you've lost 5-10 lbs! Hahaha! Just be careful not to pile it on, otherwise, you will look like you have a streak of dirt on your face. Just make it subtle and blend!

4. Jaw line. This defines your face more. It can easily disguise double chins and it really separates your face from your neck. It also adds shape to your whole face.

5. Eye Crease. The purpose of contouring this part is to create the illusion of depth in the eyes. It adds drama to any makeup, and make your eyes pop out and really 3 dimensional.

6. Inner corners of the eyes. Make your nose appear narrower and your eyes deeper by adding shadow on this area.

If your totally confused in what colours/product to use. SMASHBOX cosmetics has created a highlight/contour palette. Which inside gives step by step instructions with a picture inside the palette.

Favorite Foundation

 

Water Based Liquid Foundation SPF 15

What is It? 

• 2-in-1 Concealer + Foundation

• Dermatologist 1st choice for flawless looking skin 

• Available in over 20 global shades 

• 2-in-1 Concealer + Foundation

• Dermatologist 1st choice for flawless looking skin 

• Available in over 20 global shades

What Does It Do?

• Provides moderate coverage of skin imperfections such as acne, redness, under eye circles, uneven skin tones, post-surgical bruising, vitiligo and tattoos
• Creates natural, dewy looking finish
• Provides hydration and skin emolliency

Skin Types

• All Skin Types
• Sensitive skin (non-comedogenic – zero irritating score)
• Free of oil, and fragrance and parabens

Size: 30ml / 1.0 fl.oz 

Personally, out of all the foundations I've tried on the market this one has the best qualities. Its coverage is amazing and doesn't even compare to others. Its long lasting and doesn't move. It doesn't feel heavy or look caked on. It gives you that natural glow and airbrushed look. Its got an SPF 15 and with our harsh UVA/UVB's that is a must. They have such a range of colours in foundations that you are 100% going to find your right shade so you don't have that horrible looking line under your jaw. A must have to this foundation is there setting powder. (picture to the right)

Best Self Tanning Lotions/Sprays

As summer approaches and the sun’s rays get stronger, it’s time to start thinking about sun protection to prevent skin damage and help slow down the signs of aging.  With growing concerns about harmful ultraviolet rays, the multi-million dollar sun care category is expected to grow at a healthy rate over the next five years.  In Canada alone, sales of sun protection products exceeded $128 million in xxxx, with self-tanning products ringing in at $33.6 million and after-sun products topping $9 million*, an indicator that Canadians are listening and responding to the warnings by dermatologists and seeking safer ways to achieve that sought-after summer glow.

Go ahead, indulge your skin. Get a Little self-tanning lotion delivers a luxurious touch of colour in just 1 - 3 days! This streak-free formula imparts a natural, bronzed look—never orange or streaky—while conditioning skin with aloe and vitamin E. A Health magazine award winner, Get a Little is free of chemical dyes and formaldehyde, leaving skin refreshed with a subtle, citrus scent.

Life Brand Smooth Bronze Self-Tanning Continuous Spray ($13.99) delivers professional results at home.  No matter what the angle, this spray creates an even mist for a no-mess, streak-free application.  The no-rub formula dries quickly and evenly for an all-over natural looking tan.  Colour begins to develop in an hour and can be easily maintained by reapplying every two or three days.

The Sunless tanner uses active ingredient DHA (Dihydroxyacetone) to produce a golden brown colour on your skin within three hours of applying. DHA is a simple carbohydrate that's derived from sugar beets or sugar cane and is considered one of the most effective sunless tanning additives. 

So when buying a self tanning lotion always look for DHA in it for best results.