Quo Summer 2018 Collection

Quo Lip Gloss - $10 - in 3 iridescent shades: Celestial, High Beam and Stargazer - enriched with nourishing ingredients for long-lasting, comfortable wear and a luminous shine.

Quo Eye Cream - $10 - in 2 metallic shades: Aura and Galactic - with high impact, iridescent and long-wearing colours that make eyes pop.

Quo Face Palette  Orion - $20 - cool-toned palette containing a highlighter, bronzer and blush.

Quo Face Palette Terra - $20 - warm-toned palette containing a highlighter, bronzer and blush.

Quo Brush Set - $60 - features 8 beautifully crafted brushes with custom iridescent handles inside a prismatic silver cosmetic bag. Included are: Powder, Blush, Foundation, All Over Eye Shadow, Shader, Crease Blender, Square Concealer and Liner/Brow brushes.

Available now for a limited time at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Maui Moisture Revive & Hydrate + Shea Butter collection

It's a hard time of year for hair thanks to sun exposure, wind and heat styling - hair can get that dry, straw-like look and feel that just isn't pretty! Lucky it's easy to fix thanks to Maui Moisture and their pride in using only the most healing ingredients from the tropics that have a reputation for bringing hair back to life, - and what your sun-damaged hair really needs right now is:


Maui Moisture Revive & Hydrate + Shea Butter Shampoo & Conditioner - 385ml - $10.99 - with a unique blend with aloe vera juice infused with pure coconut water, instead of the water base that most shampoos that start with along with creamy shea butter and rich coconut and macadamia oils to help deeply quench and soften strands to get hair back to looking healthy.

Maui Moisture Revive & Hydrate + Shea Butter Hair Mask - 340g - $10.99 - deeply quenches and nourishes dry, damaged hair to get hair back to looking and feeling soft and healthy when used as a wash-out treatment once or twice a week for 5-10 minutes or use it as a leave-in treatment - just apply a small amount to damp hair and comb through.

What's also great about the line is what the formulas don't contain - no parabens, gluten, sulfates, synthetic dyes or silicones!

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada including Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall, Jean Coutu and London Drugs.

- Lisamarie -

Fragrant Friday - Nina Ricci Les Monstres

Nina Ricci has revised its legendary fragrances turning both the scents and the bottles into something totally fun and charming!

Nina Ricci Les Monstres Luna - 80ml EDT - $96 - a gourmand fragrance with fresh fruity aromas of juicy pineapple juice infused with lime and sweet caramel accords.

The bottle looks like a blue apple cat with a big fuzzy blue pom-pom

Nina Ricci Les Monstres Nina - 80ml EDT - $96 - a sweet floral-fruity fragrance that combines notes of sparkling pear, black currant leaves, candy floss, peony and praline.

The bottle looks like a red apple bird with a big fuzzy red pom-pom - I have no words for how adorable they both are - even if I didn't like the scent (which I do) I would want them just for the packaging!

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutiques, Hudson's Bay, Murale, Jean Coutu, London Drugs, Familiprix, Uniprix and Brunet stores across Canada and online at sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Practice safe sun with Avène and Sunthera3!

Avène After-Sun Repair Creamy Gel - 200ml - $24.99 - a fluid, light, non-greasy, fast-absorbing moisturizing and soothing after-sun cream gel for sun-stressed sensitive skin on face or body with an intensive refreshing, cooling effect that immediately makes skin feel better - and also helps restore the skin's barrier and prevent moisture loss, counteracting the drying effects of the sun and environmental exposure.

With a formula rich in hydrating actives including:  Lipidic Complex Biocymentine (ceramides, plant sterols and fatty acids) - to help restore skin's barrier and prevent moisture loss;
Avène Thermal Spring Water - soothes and softens the skin;
Pre-tocopheryl - powerful antioxydating active fighting against free radicals; and
Glycyrrhetinic acid - for it's anti-inflammatory properties.

Available at drugstores across Canada.

Of course the best thing you can do for your skin is lessen the need for after-sun repair and wear a good quality sunscreen like:

Sunthera3 Mineral Sun Protection Lotion SPF 30 - 100ml - $12.99 - with an oil and fragrance-free formula containing naturally sourced mineral ingredients such as zinc oxide and titanium oxide to reflect the sun's rays providing broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection that is water resistant for up to 80 minutes. Also available in SPF 50+ and baby formulas.

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Beautycouter Color Intense Lipstick - with swatches!

Beautycounter Color Intense Lipstick - $42 - a long wearing, crease free and full coverage lipstick made with plant-based moisturizing ingredients such as jojoba, castor oil and Brazilian carnauba wax to create a luxe satin finish. 

In 8 flattering shades that work with any skin shade and offer impressive colour payoff:

Backstage - beige pink

Brunch - tawny pink

First Date - rosy pink

9 to 5 -  luminous mauve

Twilight - bright berry

Girls’ Night - classic red

Garden Party - bright pink

Little Black Dress - neutral berry

They really do have great pigmentation and impressive staying power - my favorite thing though is the minty scent which not only tingles when applied but also makes your breath feel fresh!

Available online and through independent consultants - check out www.beautycounter.com for more info.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - Nuxe Nuxellence Eye Area Youth Revealing And Perfecting Anti-Aging Total Eye Contour

Nuxe Nuxellence Eye Area Youth Revealing And Perfecting  Anti-Aging Total Eye Contour - 15ml - $57 - smooths and illuminates the eye area with a natural self-adjusting shade and decongesting massage applicator that provides an instant perfector effect - instantly reducing the appearance of fine lines, redness and shadow, and over time smoother and more luminous, correcting puffiness and dark circles and diminishing fine lines and wrinkles.

The formula is chock full of botanical, skin-loving ingredients including passionflower, natural origin hyaluronic acid, anchusa, poppy petals, eye area botanical complex (albizia and siegesbeckia orientalis), calendula petals, araucaria seeds, maca root and cocoa cells - to help skin cells to maintain optimum energy levels for younger looking, radiant skin around the eyes.

And for an excellent summer cool down and extra de-puffing, pop it in the fridge for a few minutes before using to really get the applicator cold!

 Available now at stores across Canada including Hudson's Bay and Shoppers Drug Mart.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Aveeno moisturizers with SPF 30!

I love getting my moisturizer and sunscreen in one easy go -  and with these, I especially like that I have choices - there is one for days when my skin needs brightening and another for days when I'm feeling sensitive!

Aveeno Positively Radiant Sheer Lightweight Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 - 73ml - $21.99 - with a feather-light, breathable, fast-absorbing, oil-free  formula containing active naturals total soy complex and infused with vitamin E to help even skin tone and texture to reveal naturally radiant and healthier skin in just 1 week along with broad spectrum SPF 30 to protect.

Aveeno Ultra-Calming Sensitive Skin Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 - 68ml - $21.99 - soothes and moisturizes sensitive skin as it protects with broad spectrum mineral sunscreen. The oil and fragrance-free formula combines active naturals calming feverfew with nourishing oat to deeply nourish and help strengthen skin's moisture barrier - visibly reducing the appearance of redness and irritated dry skin in as little as 1 week!

Available at drug, grocery and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Create your own look with Dermablend Flawless Creator and Glow Creator!

Dermablend Flawless Creator Multi-Use Liquid Pigments - 30ml - $52 - in 10 true-to-tone, fade-proof shades - with a multi-use, water and oil-free lightweight formula that can be used alone or mixed with skincare, 33% high-performance pigments for customizable coverage and a unique weightless, silky texture making it blendable and customizable for buildable, natural looking coverage that is never cakey or mask-like and provides up to 16 hours of comfortable wear that is smudge proof and transfer-resistant.

Use them alone or mix with a moisturizer or serum for a custom foundation finish. For minimal coverage, use 1 drop or for maximum or full coverage, use 4 drops. It's totally amazing if you love a tinted moisturizer for summer and find the ones on the market either don't come in a colour that works or you don't like the level of moisturizer they offer - this way you can just add the perfect colour to a moisturizer you already love - pick a moisturizer with a sunscreen and you get a 3-in-1 product that will make your summer mornings super streamlined!

Dermablend Glow Creator Multi-Use Liquid Highlighter - 15ml - $36 - in 2 shades: Pearl and Gold - with 20% pigmented pearls to strobe, highlight or achieve an all-over glow that offer instant luminosity and add a natural dimension for lit-from-within glowing skin with a water and oil-free formula that is safe for all skin types and is blendable, buildable and customizable so you create your ideal glow. Wear it alone or mix with foundation or skincare: use 1 drop for a subtle glow and 2 or more drops for full radiance.

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at dermablend.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rehydrating Collection for fresh and glowing skin!

The new Vichy Aqualia Thermal collection is all about hydration -  directly inspired by the solutions designed for athletes or people suffering from dehydration, with a cocktail of active ingredients that provide optimal and long-lasting hydration deep inside the skin. 

Formulated with only 20 ingredients of 97% natural origin including plant mannose, sodium PCA, hyaluronic acid and Vichy mineralizing thermal water - and 0 controversial molecules - no silicone, mineral oil or parabens -  for a boost of long-lasting moisture that all skin really needs for not only summer but also beyond!

Aqualia Thermal Rehydrating Serum - 30ml - $42.95 - for all skin types, the intense and long-lasting  infusion effect plumps fine dehydration lines.

Aqualia Thermal Rehydrating Water Gel - 50ml - $39.95 - for normal to combination skin or for use in hot and humid climates, the freshness of a gel combined with the comfort of a cream, for plumper skin and tightened pores for 48 hours.

This is my combination skin's new favourite summer moisturizer - lots and lots of hydration without any weight or sticky feel - perfection!

Aqualia Thermal Rehydrating Cream Light - 50ml - $39.95 - for normal to dry skin, soft skin and smoother fine lines for 48 hours.

Aqualia Thermal Rehydrating Cream Rich - 50ml - $39.95 - for dry skin, cold climates, or intensive air conditioning, an extremely comfortable texture that delivers optimum softness  and hydration for 48 hours.

Available now at drugstores across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Travel made easy with Conair, Foreo, Avon and Quo!

Lack of space usually has me foregoing some of the luxuries of life when I travel - up to now it's always had to be a choice between my blow dryer and flat iron - but no longer thanks to...

Conair Mini Pro Mini Straightener - $19.98 - in black and purple - a slim straightener that features ceramic-coated plates that help smooth down flyaways and frizzies. Heat is evenly distributed so that the style you create has a salon-perfect, silky smooth, shining finish while convenient storage pouch and dual voltage makes this perfect for styling on the go.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

When traveling I usually leave my cleansing devices behind and go low-tech with a washcloth - no longer necessary and as an added bonus, it runs on batteries, no electricity needed so it can even go camping with you!

Foreo Luna Play Plus - $59 - in 7 colours: Purple, Pearl Pink, Midnight, Sunflower Yellow, Fuchsia, Aquamarine and Mint - A travel-friendly, ultra-hygienic, two-zone silicone cleansing brush with T-Sonic Pulsations for gentle, thorough cleansing.

Fun, portable, and the perfect introduction to the amazing skincare benefits that come from T-Sonic cleansing. LUNA play plus takes everything you love about the tiny but mighty LUNA play and adds that little extra something you need for a perfected complexion. It uses a compact design and two-zone brush to gently and thoroughly offer your skin a sonic cleanse to leave you glowing and gorgeous, in as little as one minute, twice a day. This model features a new, larger brush head for distributing T-Sonic cleansing power, plus it uses a replaceable AAA battery for near-endless use.

Available at Murale stores across Canada and online at beautyBOUTIQUE.ca.

It's such a pain to take anything liquid to airports and usually so expensive to buy at the destination that I love finding easily packable alternatives...

Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Icaridin Insect Repellent Towelettes - 8 pack - $16 - a portable deet-free bug repellent that fits in your pocket and repels mosquitoes for 5 hours and deer ticks for 7 hours. With a light-feeling, non-greasy, quick-drying protection formula that contains vitamin E and aloe along with a stink-free Gentle Breeze scent.

And for your non-travel needs it also comes in bigger sizes: 118ml for $14 and a new family 236ml size for $20!

Available from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at avon.ca.

Pack everything up and keep it organized with...

Quo Iridescent Rose 3 Piece Makeup Bag Set - $18.99 - includes three different sized cosmetic pouches: the large clear case is 10" x 7" and perfect for keeping liquids in to take through airport security so you are a real rule follower; the middle floral bag is 8" x 6.5" - a great size for makeup or would even make a great clutch in a pinch; while the small metallic bag 5" x 4" could store medications, ID or whatever small items you need to keep track of.

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Sebastian Professional Twisted Collection adds elasticity for curls!

The Twisted Collection from Sebastian Professional taps into the hidden depths of underwater plants to infuse curls with Flexi Alg Complex - a break-through technology that gives curls the same elasticity and ability to resist environmental forces as underwater plants. With a unique blend of carrageenan extract, red seaweed, elastic polymer and glycerin form an elastic coating around each individual hair strand to result in 70% more elastic flexibility, bounciness, moisture, anti-frizz and definition for up to 48 hours.

With a full range of six products designed to protect hair's natural elasticity, both in natural and hot tool styled curls:

Twisted Elastic Cleanser Shampoo - 250ml - $17.49 - gently washes in moisture, injecting each hair strand with elasticity for easier styling.

Twisted Elastic Detangler Conditioner - 250ml - $18.95 - locks in moisture and boosts elasticity for easier styling and touchable, flexible curls all day long.

Twisted Elastic Mask - 150ml - $22.95 - nourishes and strengthens the hair fiber as it helps fight frizz, add moisture and shield against humidity.

Twisted Curl Magnifier Styling Cream - 145ml - $22.95 - polishes and defines curls without extra weight, stiffness or crunchiness while helping fight daily frizz and dryness for touchable, natural-looking definition and bounce.

Twisted Curl Lifter Styling Foam - 200ml - $19.95 - boosts hair elasticity and controls frizz with no stickiness or crunchiness for curls that bounce with renewed energy.

Twisted Curl Reviver Styling Spray - 100ml - $24.95 - an instant on-the-spot lift that makes curls bounce into place, renews manageability and controls frizz for weightless definition.

There are lots of ways to combine the products - for natural and hassle-free waves, apply Twisted Curl Magnifier Cream on wet hair and spray the Twisted Curl Reviver Spray - then let hair dry naturally to obtain beautiful waves.

Available now at participating hair salons and specialty boutiques across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Calgon Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing Bath Fizzies take you away!

There's nothing like a good soak after a long summer day -  made even better when you throw in a Calgon Bath Fizzy - it improves circulation, soothes sore muscles and minor aches and pains away as well as detoxifies skin from all that sun! They come in a bunch of amazing scents but this is the one that screams summer to me:

Calgon Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing Bath Fizzies - 8 x 60g - $7.99 - revitalize mind and body with a fragrant, moisturizing soak scented with the dazzle of island sunshine and the exhilarating rush of exotic fruit while delivering skin softening Vitamin E.

Of course nobody wants to take a hot bath in the summer and while after a long, hot day a cold bath may seem tempting but would be most unpleasant so stick with tepid water - it will actually cool you down better then a cold bath would!

Available at drugstores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Kiss Professional Luxe Creamy Lip Gloss - with swatches!

Kiss Professional Luxe Creamy Lip Gloss - $8.99 - in 14 shades: Sorbet Pink, Baileys Vanilla, Cappuccino, Coral Reef, Mango Lover, Redilicious, Cherry Rush, Pomegranate, Barbie Pink, Pink Fusion, Hot Magenta, Blushing Lavender, Violet Fetal, Flirty Purple - a luxuriously rich and creamy gloss that hugs your lips for comfortable wear with a high shine finish and is infused with vitamin E to hydrate lips.

Barbie Pink

Pomegranate

The shades have nice pigmentation but keep in mind they probably won't look as dark/bright as they look in the tube - and they feel really nice on, not as stay-proof as liquid lipsticks of course but the trade-off is there is none of the tackiness that you can get from long lasting formulas!

Available at Rexall and London Drugs stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - brows are lifted and filled with Lise Watier, Physicians Formula and Guerlain!

Lise Watier Double Perfection Lift & Fill Eyebrow Duo - $33 - in Chatain, Brun Universel and Brunette - refines eyebrows with a duo that increases volume while enhancing the eyes.

On one side, a fibre-enriched tinted gel provides structure and volume as it defines and sets the eyebrows for a natural look. On the other, a cream illuminating stick produces a true lifting effect for the eyebrow arch for a more radiant look.

Available at Lise Watier counters across Canada.

Physicians Formula Eye Booster Feather Brow Fiber and Highlighter Duo - $15.79 - in Light Brown and Brunette - helps achieve a natural fuller-brow look and lift for perfectly defined brows.

On one side, an applicator combines unique fibers and brow make-up to create full, thick, feathery brows with just a flick of a wand. While the other side features a creamy soft-shimmer highlighter stick for an instant brow lift.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Brow Duo - $33 - in Light and Deep - a two-in-one brow mascara and highlighter. 

On one side, the brow mascara allows you to define, set in place, and create visibly fuller brow looks with a gel formula that holds its place for up to eight hours. On the other side, a highlighter with a creamy formula creates the look of bigger, brighter eyes.

Available at Guerlain counters and boutiques across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Yes To Single Use Paper and Mud Masks!

There's nothing like a mask to give you an easy spa-like experience at home! And no matter what your skin type or mask preference, Yes To has you covered with both paper and mud options that  solve a variety of skin challenges - and because they are single use, you can change masks as often as your skin brings up new issues!

Yes To Single Use Paper Masks - 20ml - $3.99 - gently unfold mask and apply to skin - adjust around eyes, nose and mouth smoothing to fit the curves of your face. If it's tingling, that mean's it's working - leave on for 10 minutes and you're done!

Yes To Coconut Single Use Ultra Hydrating Paper Mask - contains virgin coconut oil to provide intense hydration to dry skin for ultra-smooth skin that smells like a tropical vacation.

Yes To Cucumbers Single Use Calming Paper Mask - contains soothing cucumber to calm sensitive skin and reduce puffiness.

Yes To Tomatoes Single Use Blemish Fighting Paper Mask - contains rich in antioxidant lycopene from tomatoes along with salicylic acid to help combat blackheads and clogged pores.

Yes To Tomatoes Single Use Detoxifying Charcoal Paper Mask - contains natural detoxifier charcoal to cleanse and remove impurities without over-drying the skin by drawing dirt and chemicals to the surface.

Yes To Single Use Mud Masks - 10ml - $3.99 - apply a generous amount to clean skin and let it works its comforting magic for 5-10 minutes - then just rinse with water to reveal clean, glowing skin! And unless you have a huge face, you'll probably find there is enough in the package for your next facial - or to share with a friend!

Yes To Coconut Single Use Moisturizing Mud Mask - provides intense hydration with virgin coconut oil along with kaolin clay to gently cleanse, balance and purify skin.

Yes To Cucumbers Single Use Calming Mud Mask - soothes and calms sensitive skin with cucumber to reduce puffiness and calm and French green clay to remove impurities and balance skin.

Yes To Primrose Oil Singe Use Mud Mask - reduces the visible appearance of redness and deeply hydrates and soothes skin with primrose oil - a natural source of omega 6 fatty acids and vitamins E & C.

Yes To Tomatoes Single Use Detoxifying Charcoal Mud Mask - detoxifies pores and removes impurities with charcoal and salicylic acid to help exfoliate and prevent pores from becoming clogged with bacteria.

I highly recommend the Primrose Oil Mask - use it before getting ready for a big date or special event to prep skin for perfect makeup application!

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart and Rexall stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Illuminate and glow with Quo, Avon and Hard Candy!

Quo Illuminating Drops - 25ml - $20 - in Champagne Pearl and Radiant Bronze - concentrated drops that make highlighting and strobing easy thanks to the precise dropper-style applicator - use a little mixed into foundation, moisturizer, BB cream, primer or even body lotion for a subtle glow or add more drops or even wear alone to increase luminosity.

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.

Avon True Color Dazzle Drops - 15ml - $18 - the buildable formula has a luminous light-reflecting pearl that creates a customized sunkissed glow while adding a touch of silky moisture for a dewy finish - can be worn alone for targeted dazzle or added to foundation for a more subtle, all-over glow.

Available from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at avon.ca.

Hard Candy Just Glow! Illuminating Liquid - 7.4ml - $6.98 - in 4 shades: Prism - white, Aura - purple, Moonbeam - blue and Stardust - pink - bring a glow to skin on even the darkest days - apply by brushing onto cheek bones and blending into skin, on the brow bone or even as an eyeshadow topper.

Available exclusively at Walmart stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

CND Vinylux Long Wear Polish Boho Spirit Summer 2018 Collection - with swatches!

CND presents Boho Spirit for Summer 2018 - a collection of upbeat shades that evoke thoughts of sun-kissed days and warm sunsets with tones that reflect the fervent energy of summer.

Offbeat

Uninhibited

Vagabond

Gypsy

Available now at salons cross Canada - visit cnd.com/VINYLUX to find one near you - as well as at amazon.ca and select shades at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Or if you are looking for longer wear (14+ days) treat yourself to Shellac Gel Polish in the same shades exclusively in salon.

- Lisamarie -

Moisture and radiance made easy with It Cosmetics Secret Sauce and Miracle Water!

It Cosmetics has delivered a couple of powerhouse products your way -  paraben free and perfect for even the most sensitive skin, they enhance the elasticity of the skin, intensely moisturize and most importantly,  help you look and feel your most beautiful!

Secret Sauce Clinically Advanced Miraculous Anti-Aging Moisturizer - 60ml - $88 -  delivers powerful anti-aging results, visible radiance and immediate skin-smoothing hydration with anti-aging collagen, peptides, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and licorice root to reduce discoloration, lines, and wrinkles.

It's super hydrating, a little goes a long way for my combination skin and I could really see dry skin just drinking it up - it soaks right in and leaves a dewy glow behind that makes my skin look really healthy!

Miracle Water 3-in-1 Glow Tonic Micellar Cleanser - 250ml - $48 - perfect for all skin types, it combines a skin-brightening radiance booster to enhance radiance, a potent anti-aging treatment essence including vitamin C and licorice root to reduce the look of lines and wrinkles and restore skin's appearance along with a skin-softening micellar cleanser to gently remove dirt, oil, impurities and all traces of makeup in one simple step.

The skin-loving, powerfully potent secret of both these products lies in the powerful Secret Sauce fermented complex which contains seven clinically advanced, penetration-enhancing fermented ingredients: sugar cane, rice, coconut water, green and black tea, white ginseng, seaweed and pumpkin seeds - that work to increase absorbency and maximize the anti-aging benefits - combined with proprietary Drops of Light Technology concentrate and diamond powder to deliver a youthful-looking, lit-from-within glow that instantly reveals younger-looking skin and more miraculous results over time.

Available at Sephora stores across Canada and online at sephora.ca and ITCosmetics.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Get head-to-toe repair after a long day in the sun with Live Clean, Schwarzkopf, Purple Tree and Chanel!

Live Clean After Sun 98% Aloe Vera Gel - 227ml - $8.99 - packed with the natural moisturizing power of certified organic aloe vera gel, botanicals of Australian tea tree oil, arnica extract and cooling witch hazel to soothe skin that has been overexposed to the sun as it calms and nourishes dry and itchy skin - as well, it purifies and relieves the discomforts of insect bites, shaving nicks and other minor irritations.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart stores across Canada.

Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair Ultra Moisture Express Repair Conditioner - 200ml - $9.99 - offers deep repair from the inside and surface reconstruction from the outside with a formula that contains a special complex with 19 ingredients to leave hair instantly combable and touchably soft.

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix stores across Canada.

Purple Tree Skincare Papaya Miracle Balm - 25ml - $6.99 - uses natural extracts of papaya and honey, with safflower oil to soften and provide relief from dry, cracked and irritated lips and skin - its multi-purpose formula can also be used to protect brittle nails and cuticles and for cosmetic finishes such as taming eyebrows and elongating the appearance of eyelashes.

Available at select Lawton Drugs, London Drugs, Overwaitea, Pharma Plus, Pharmasave and Rexall stores across Canada. 

Chanel Hydra Beauty Masque de Nuit au Camelia Hydrating Oxygenating Overnight Mask - 100ml - $105 - a creamy overnight mask that, after transforming into dew-like droplets, helps skin to oxygenate during the night. Upon waking, skin is moisturized and plumped, signs of fatigue appear diminished and the complexion looks rested and smooth with a fresh radiant glow.

Available at Chanel counters across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

L'Oréal Professionnel Serioxyl takes care of thin hair!

L'Oréal Professionnel Serioxyl is a new intense thickening range that immediately helps hair look denser and lifted while improving the look of the hair fibre density - making it ideal for use on fine hair helping it feel thicker and healthier!

Available in the range:

Clarifying GlucoBoost Shampoo - 250ml - $29.50 - in natural and coloured hair formulas - cleanses the scalp of impurities, excess sebum and residue to provide a feeling of freshness.

Bodifying GlucoBoost + Incell Conditioner - $32 - in natural and coloured hair formulas - creates an instant sensation of fuller hair, caring for the hair fibre without weighing it down.

Denser Hair Serum Everyday Densifying Treatment - 90ml - $74 - apply daily directly on the roots to improve hair density with a formula containing 5% of stemoxydine.

Thicker Hair Fiber Thickening Serum - 90ml - $74 - with a unique formula containing Intra-Cylane that penetrates at the heart of the fiber to thicken every strand instantly for visually fuller hair.

My hair isn't thinning (yet, fingers crossed) but it is fine and usually looks pretty limp - what I like  about this line is the instant body it provides - my hair looks fuller and stays that way all day, without falling flat!

Available now at L'Oréal Professionnel salons across Canada - find one near you at www.lorealprofessionnel.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Last minute gifts from dad from L'Occitane, Avon and Johnny's Chop Shop - and a giveaway!

L'Occitane Cade Shaving Oil - 30ml - $34 - enriched with a purifying and invigorating complex of organic cade essential oil and softening soothing organic vegetable oils to help soften facial hair and create a protective barrier between the skin and razor blade to allow a smooth glide for a gentle shave that reduces the feeling of irritation and leave skin feeling supple and soft.

Available at L'Occitane stores across Canada and online at https://ca.loccitane.com.

Avon Soap-On-A-Rope - $10 - in 3 scents: Wild Country, Black Suede and Mesmerize - with a mild and gentle formula that creates a rich lather while the convenient cord eliminates messy soap trays and has a loop to hang in the shower.

Available from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at avon.ca.

Johnny's Chop Shop Grip 'N' Rip Gift Set - $24.95 - includes a 150ml 2-in-1 Born Lucky Shampoo - shampoo with a shop of conditioner contains shea butter, glycerine and pro vitamin B, 70 g Wild Cat Hair Sculpting Clay - for strong hold with a matte finish with a formula containing beeswax, sage leaf extract and black pepper to condition and sculpt hair. and a black folding pocket comb so you can tame that mane on the go.

Johnny's Chop Shop products are available at London Drugs and select Guardian IDA and Pharmasave stores across Canada.

Or even easier, just win one - we're giving one away to one lucky reader (or your dad) just send an e-mail to info@beautycrazed.ca and tell us why you or your dad need some Johnny's Chop Shop love - random Canadian winner will be drawn on Sunday! 

- Lisamarie - 

Get a good night's sleep with This Works and Puressentiel!

You can rub all the lotions and potions you want into your skin but nothing makes you look better then a good night's sleep! Whether you have trouble falling asleep or having a restful night's sleep help is at hand with:

This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray - 75ml - $34 and now in a super-sized 250ml - $79 - with a  natural, aromatherapeutic superblend of lavender, chamomile, and vetiver that calms both mind and body helping to reduce sleep-associated anxiety and improve sleep quality. Just spray your pillow or bed cover before bed for a relaxing night's sleep and wake up refreshed.

Available exclusively at sephora.ca.

Puressentiel Rest & Relax Air Spray - 75ml - $20.99 - an aromatherapy spray containing 12 - 100% natural essential oils including: Rosewood, Garden-chamomile, Cypress, Lavender, Mandarin, Marjoram, Neroli, Orange, Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Sandalwood, Vervain - used to calm your mind and help with peaceful nights. To use, spray in the four corners of the bedroom (for a large room) or spray a tissue and place it on your bedside table.

Available at local pharmacies in Quebec and coming to Ontario in September or find it now online at amazon.ca and HealthSnap.ca.

- Lisamarie -