This week I'm obsessed with... Ready Set Jet Beauty Cleanse and Prime Beauty Baton!

Ready Set Jet Cleanse and Prime Beauty Baton - $32 - gives you flawless looking skin while protecting it from damaging environmental elements. 

 

One side holds the Makeup Meltdown Cleanser - a waterless cleanser, formulated with a proprietary blend of marine fennel that transforms the health and radiance of the skin - that goes from a balm to a liquid oil to a micro foam, gently dissolving dirt and grime and even the most stubborn makeup on the go. 

 

While the other side contains good for your skin Blurring Primer - with a soft purple hue that creates the perfect light reflection giving your skin a soft-focus.glides on effortlessly, diminishing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and pores instantly for a flawless smooth texture look - can be worn alone or under  makeup.

 

You are going to love how portable it is, someday when I can travel again I'm really going to appreciate that!

 

What's also nice about the Baton is how versatile it is - any product can be swapped out or replaced without having to buy the whole thing again - which means if I use up the cleanser before the primer and want a new one I can just buy the cleanser refill or if I want to swap it out for something entirely different, I can do that too (I have my eye on the Paradise Pink Lip and Cheek Stain)! Refills are $18 each.

 

Available online at readysetjetofficial.com. I appreciate that they ship worldwide but they need to look at the Canadian shipping prices - they are higher then they need to be!

 

- Lisamarie -

Happy Holidays and here's to a better year ahead!

 

2020 has been a dumpster fire of a year so it might not seem as though there is as much to be grateful for but like my granny always said, "any day you are still living above ground is a good day" - she had never seen Parasite of course so I'm not sure if the whole above ground thing still tracks...

 

In any case there is a still a long list of things that I am grateful for this year and more then ever, that includes you guys! If there was ever a year where Beauty Crazed was my much needed outlet for frustration, boredom and a world gone crazy, this was it! And I really appreciate all of you for reading, commenting, e-mailing and all your support in general!

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday - as different as it may be this year - I, for one, am happy to put 2020 behind us - stay well, stay safe and stay positive - better things are coming our way in 2021!

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Alya Skin Australian Pink Clay Mask!

Alya Skin Australian Pink Clay Mask - 120g - $49.95 - detoxifies all skin types by extracting dirt and pollutants and tightening pores to help keep skin clear and bright.

 

Just apply a thin layer to clean skin and relax for 10 minutes before removing with a warm, wet towel - you will not believe how soft and smooth your skin will feel afterwards! 

 

And unlike some clay masks, I don't find this one uncomfortable, it doesn't get all dry and hard, making it impossible to remove or flake all over the place!

 

 

For the ultimate in soft skin, use the Alya Skin Pomegranate Exfoliating Facial Scrub before the mask - it gets rid of any dead skin to help the mask absorb better and follow the mask with the Alya Skin Australian Native Berries Moisturizer - to lock in the moisture - made super easy and cost efficient thanks to the Ultimate Skincare Bundle that includes all 3 products for $95.95!

Available online at alyaskin.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Scrub from head to toe with Nioxin, Dr Renaud and Soap & Glory!

Nioxin Scalp Recovery Purifying Exfoliator - 50ml - $23.99 - a biodegradable exfoliation treatment that removes scalp flakes, debris and dead skin cell build-up with NIODerma Technology - biodegradable cellulose microbeads that allow usage even on compromised skin. It helps normalize a flaky scalp and is the perfect preshampoo treatment. Pair with a System Kit for thicker, fuller-looking hair.

 

Available at salons and retailers across Canada - check out www.nioxin.com to find one near you.

Dr Renaud Satinage Gentle Facial Scrub - 60ml -  a smoothing, softening scrub with a rich, foaming cream formulation and "triple-sphere" technology for a spectacular exfoliating action inspired by microdermabrasion that removes dead skin cells and polishes the complexion to bright perfection while helping boost the penetration of pursuant products.

Available exclusively in salons and medi-spas across Canada - check out ldrenaud.com to find one near you.

Soap & Glory Scrub For Joy Body Polish - 300ml - $18 - a gently exfoliating body buffer scented with a mood-boosting blend of uplifting notes of grapefruit and exuberant rhubarb and enriched with a  multi-vitamin mix of B5, C & E along with exfoliating walnut shell powder for skin that feels softer,  healthier and happier. 

 

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at shoppersdrugmart.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Belif Glowy Holidays Kit

Belif Glowy Holidays Kit - $30 - A kit with five mini skincare must-haves, including all the newest additions to the Bomb collection, to target dryness and dullness for a healthy-looking glow this winter - cleverly contained in a limited-edition, holiday-themed pouch - including: 10ml The True Cream Aqua Bomb; 10 ml Aqua Bomb Sleeping Mask; 5ml Moisturizing Eye Bomb; 9ml Aqua Bomb Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm; and 10ml Hungarian Water Essence. Ingredients include: - Comfrey Leaf -  an ultra-moisturizing herb historically used to heal dry, calloused hands; Lady‘s Mantle - an antioxidant-rich herb known to visibly minimize pores, target free radicals, and support skin renewal; Napiers Aqua Formula - an ultra-hydrating formula that boosts the benefits of hyaluronic acid. 

A great stocking stuffer for someone that you want to introduce to the Belif range or tuck one away for yourself - they are the perfect size for when we'll be able to travel again!

 

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

 

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Quo Beauty Lipstick!

Between vanity drawers, the bottom of your purse and random pockets how many half used lipsticks do you have hanging around? My number - 27 - the problem is lipsticks are too big for my attention span, my the time they are half-way done I've moved on to a new shade!

Luckily those clever people at Quo Beauty can read my mind and solved my problem with a line of adorable lipsticks that not only will mean less waste but also the perfect size for tucking into even the smallest bag:

 

Quo Beauty Lipstick - $10 - in 12 shades: Addicted, All In, Bambi, Bare It All, Buttered Up, Cherry Soda, Licorice, Mauve Over, Twilight, Vintage, Vixen, Wild Thing - offers strong pigmentation and a creamy formula with smooth wear wrapped up in a tiny little package.

And if you act fast you can get your mitts on the holiday set:

Quo Beauty Under The Mistletoe Mini Lipstick Set - $25 - a fun set of four creamy lipsticks finely dusted with glitter and a selection of shades that will take you from day to night with smooth, bold colour and comfortable wear

 

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

 

- Lisamarie -

Clean hands for the holidays with Live Clean, Bath & Body Works and Mary Kay!

It's not the holidays without:

 

Live Clean Moisturizing Liquid Hand Soap - 500ml - $4.99 - festively packaged and brightly scented in Gingerbread Latte, Vanilla Peppermint or Holly Berry - the 98% plant and naturally-derived  formula enriched with vitamins E & B gently cleanses and restores moisture. And of course as with all Live Clean products, are plant derived and free of SLS/sulfates, petroleum, DEA, parabans, silicone, phthalates and phosphates!

Or if you prefer to foam while you wash you can still have seasonal scents with the Foaming Hand Wash - 400ml - $4.99 - in Frosted Apple and Fresh Snow.

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, Lawtons, Longos, Metro, Sobeys, Federated Co-Op, Natures Emporium, Save On Food and Terra20 stores across Canada and online at well.ca and amazon.ca.

If you require lots of scent choices you can't go wrong with:

 

Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap - 259ml - $7.95 - with natural essential oils that combines nourishing vitamin E with softening shea extract and aloe to deliver a luxurious foam that washes hands clean of germs while taking care to maintain skin's natural moisture barrier. 

 

Don't care for the foaming extract? You're in luck - now also available in a Gentle Gel Hand Soap - including all the same benefits without the foam!

Available at Bath & Body Works stores across Canada and online at bathandbodyworks.com.

 

And to ward off your messages in advance - what about meeeeee? my skin just can't tolerate scent of any kind...:

 

Mary Kay Fragrance-Free Satin Hands Shea Hand Soap - 185g - $12 - blended with nourishing luscious shea butter to leave hands thoroughly cleansed and purified without feeling stripped or overly dry.

And if you are on-the-go check out the Fragrance-Free Satin Hands Shea Hand Sanitizer - 50ml - $11 - featuring a quadruple blend of soothing moisture so you can clean and sanitize your hands without drying out your skin.

Available now through your Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant - if you don't have one you can find one at - www.marykay.ca or 1-866-455-5454.

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Life Brand Charcoal Skincare Collection

If mask wearing is playing havoc with your skin too? Charcoal might be just the ingredient your skin is longing for! Check out this Life Brand collection that gives you a chance to try out a bunch of charcoal based cleansers and masks - and at a price so affordable, you'll want to pick up extras to stuff the stockings of everyone you know!

 

Life Brand Charcoal Skincare Collection - $14.99 - a revitalizing collection of skincare products formulated with charcoal that help promote a renewed, refreshed complexion - including:

Charcoal Facial Cleanser - 200ml - a gel-like cleanser formulated with charcoal powder to deeply cleanse skin, removing oil, dirt and makeup and reducing the appearance of pores to leave skin looking and feeling soft and smooth;

Purifying Facial Cleansing Wipes - 25 pre-moistened wipes with charcoal that gently cleanse face to remove all traces of impurities including dirt, oil and makeup;

Detoxifying Bubbling Mud Face Mask - 15ml -  infused with bamboo charcoal powder and tea tree oil to help detoxify skin by removing excess oils and deep cleansing pores - the fun thing about it though is that it bubbles when applied, creating an oxygenating foam layer on the skin;

Detoxifying Mud Face Mask - 15ml - infused with activated charcoal and ivy extract in a deep cleansing formula to help protect the skin's moisture barrier by removing unwanted impurities from the skin;

Purifying Bubbling Facial Sheet Mask - infused with charcoal and witch hazel to improve appearance of pores and lifts away impurities with a unique gel texture that transforms into foamy bubbles (!) when applied;

Purifying Facial Sheet Mask - formulated with Japanese Binchotan white charcoal from the ubame oak tree to help absorb excess oil and impurities and sage oil to help skin fee fresh and clean;

and also includes a bonus headband to really help out with the spa experience!

 

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

 

- Lisamarie -

Stuff your stocking with tiny treasures from Mary Kay!

Mary Kay Mini Essential Eye Brush Set - $18 - includes Eye Detail Brush, Eye Shadow Brush and Eye Blender Brush tucked inside a pretty spotted zippered pouch.

Mary Kay Mini Blending Sponge Set - $16 - includes 4 mini-size blending sponges for hard-to-reach areas that are amazingly portable.

Mary Kay Hand Cream and Lip Balm Set - $21 - soft, smooth hands and mistletoe-ready lips are yours for the giving in these adorable sets available in Berry Parfait, Citrus Sorbet and Coconut Mousse scents.

 

Available for a limited time through your Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant - if you don't have one you can find one at - www.marykay.ca or 1-866-455-5454.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Soap & Glory Best Washes Uplifting Body Wash!

Soap & Glory Best Washes Uplifting Body Wash - 500ml - $14 - enriched with a multi-vitamin mix:

Vitamin B5 - to soften & keep skin healthy;

Vitamin C - known to brighten and  improve the appearance of skin;

Vitamin E known to nourish & keep skin hydrated - for skin that feels healthier and happier. 

 

Of course what I care most about is how it smells - this one is designed to uplift the senses with a citrus, fruity floral fragrance featuring uplifting notes of grapefruit and exuberant rhubarb - yum! It is amazingly fresh and just the thing you need to perk you up in the morning. I also find the scent has some staying power - I can still smell faint whiffs of it throughout the day - I'm a fan!

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

- Lisamarie -

Fragrant Friday - Mary Kay Illuminea

Mary Kay introduces an elegant new fragrance that exudes confidence, warmth and light:

 

Mary Kay Illuminea - 50ml Extrait de Parfum - $80 - a decadent scent with opening notes of mandarin orange, pink pepper and dew drop; leading into a luminous floral heart of red peony and honeysuckle; and finishing with woodsy, rich warmth of vanilla, oakmoss and cashmere wood.

You'll love the scent as well as  how long it lasts - it contains the highest concentration of fragrance oils and depending on your body chemistry, you could enjoy it for an average of eight hours after application!

 

Also available for a limited time is a 113g Body Souffle - with a luxurious whipped texture that smooths onto skin like plush cashmere and moisturizes for 24 hours.

Available through your Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant - if you don't have one you can find one at - www.marykay.ca or 1-866-455-5454.

- Lisamarie -

Quo Beauty 2020 Holiday Collection

Give the gift of sparkle and shine this year with Quo Beauty's 2020 Holiday Collection - with so many wonderfully glittery options it will be so hard to choose what to pick! 

Quo Beauty Cosmetic Crackers - $15/set - set of six festive surprise crackers each featuring a fun lip gloss inside. Gift as a set or break apart to crown each place setting at your holiday table.

Quo Beauty Lip Gloss Set - $20 - set of eight lip glosses that wrap your lips in cushiony colour to help create instant shine with no sticky finish. 

Quo Beauty Naughty & Nice Lip Crayon Set - $20 - hydrate lips without sacrificing colour with a set of double ended crayons featuring 4 lip balms and 4 lipsticks that lets you mix and match colors and create many lip looks! 

Quo Beauty Everything Nice Lip Varnish - $20 - create a stunning lip statement with this lip varnish trio, adding a festive feel to all your make-up looks! 

Quo Beauty Under The Mistletoe Mini Lipstick Set - $25 - a cute and fun set of 4 creamy lipsticks, finely dusted with glitter revealing a luxurious and moisturizing formula. Smooth, bold colour with comfortable wear. Light, medium, and deep shades have you covered morning, noon, and night.

Quo Beauty Triple Threat Lip Prep Trio - $18 - lip trio to the rescue! This multi-functional lip set, containing three formulas that help pamper and prep lips:

Brown Sugar Scrub - Sweet like sugar. Apply a small amount in circular motions over the entire lip area using clean fingers. Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Repeat once or twice weekly.

Lip Mask - Vitamin E and Jojoba Seed Oil wrap the lips in healing hydration. Apply before bed or when lips are in need of intense moisture.

Lip Balm - Soothing Shea Butter conditions dry, irritated lips. Apply anytime to maintain beautiful soft lips with subtle shine.

Quo Beauty Double the Fun Lip & Cheek Cream - $20 - this multi-purpose lip & cheek cream provides a wash of color that is buildable for added color or sheer it out for a lighter look. Easy to blend formula is soft and creamy. For best results, apply with clean fingertips to melt colour into the skin. Can also be applied with a lip brush or onto the cheeks using a buffing brush.

Quo Beauty All is Calm Eyeshadow Palette - $25 - with endless colour combinations, help create a party eye look using these 12 luxurious matte and shimmer eyeshadow shades that provide smooth, blendable and soft textures.

Quo Beauty All is Bright Eyeshadow Palette - $25 - 12 luxurious matte and shimmer shades with smooth, blendable and soft textures to create endless colour combinations and party eye looks.

Quo Beauty Superstars Liquid Shadow Trio - $20 - A trio of velvety soft, liquid eye shades that glide on and help create glam eye looks. Apply a veil of colour for daytime or build up the intensity for nighttime drama.

Quo Beauty Eyeshadow Duo - $8 - complimentary eye shadow duo shades can be worn alone or together to help create a beautiful eye.

Quo Beauty Beautiful You Face Powder Trio - $30 - a curated collection of face powders including highlighters, blush, and bronzers each packaged in a beautiful swiveling metallic compact. Mix and match shades between palettes and take them on the go as they are perfectly sized for travel.

Quo Beauty Trim the Tree Lip Gloss Ornament - $8 - gloss and go this holiday season with this adorable ornament shaped lip gloss.

Quo Beauty Lights All A Glow Lip Gloss Ornament - $8 - gloss and go this holiday season with this adorable ornament shaped lip gloss.

Quo Beauty All Wrapped Up Lip Gloss Ornament - $8 - gloss and go this holiday season with this adorable ornament shaped lip gloss.

Quo Beauty Featherweight Cream Blush Ornament - $8 - the must-have blush in a cute ornament perfect for gifting and holiday decorating.

Quo Beauty Save the Day Beauty Emergency Kit - $20 - there's no bigger bummer than finding yourself in a beauty emergency without the essentials so this emergency kit is here to save the day! Kit includes: compact mirror, emery board, nail clippers, mini tweezers, pack of blotting papers, 3 hair elastics, 3 foam tip applicators, 4 bobby pins, clothing tape and 1 mini blending sponge.

Quo Beauty Hydrogel Under Eye Mask - $10 - tuck perfectly into the contours of the under eye, helping deliver hydration to deeply moisturize the most delicate skin. A combination of shea butter and plant extracts condition the skin and help retain moisture for plump, smoother looking under eyes.

Quo Beauty Eye Heart You Gel Eye Pads - $8 - set of 2 gel eye pads help calm, cool, and soothe tired or puffy eyes.

Quo Beauty On the Go Mini Skincare Set - $15 - a mini set of four essential facial care tools including a silicone pore refiner, mini tweezers, mini extractor, and mini folding double ended facial razor and brow brush, all stored in a pouch for on the go needs!

Quo Beauty Sparkle & Shine Brush Set - $18 - this travel sized collection is the perfect touch of pink with a shiny twist. Includes 4-piece synthetic brush set including: powder, eye crease, all over shadow and liner brushes with a sparkling pouch to hold essentials

Quo Beauty Pop of Glam Brush Set - $25 - includes six travel sized brushes: Powder, Foundation, Fluffy Crease, All Over Shadow, Smudge and Pointed Liner - that feature show-stopping pink glitter handles that fit perfectly into a metal canister to help provide the chicest way to store and protect your brushes while on-the-go. 

Quo Beauty Pop of Glitz Brush Set - $25 - includes six brushes: Powder, Foundation, Fluffy Crease, All Over Shadow, Smudge and Pointed Liner - that feature show-stopping gold glitter handles that fit perfectly into a metal canister to help provide the chicest way to store and protect your brushes while on-the-go. 

Quo Beauty Must Have Brush Set with Roll - $55 - with these 10 must-have tools that will take your beauty arsenal to the next level. Designed to include every tool you need to create a flawless complexion and build color intensity for your desired look, no matter the occasion.

Powder Brush: To apply powder all over face or body

Blush Brush: To apply on cheekbones
Rounded Foundation Brush: For seamless foundation application
Highlighter Brush: Used to add highlights to the face and body
Multi Purpose Brush: Buff, blend, sweep – perfect for use all over
Crease Blender Brush: Use to blend shadows and diminish harsh lines
All Over Shadow Brush: Used to apply a base shadow color on eye lids
Liner Brow Brush: To define eyeline and brows
Eye Shadow Smudger Brush: Blend and smudge eye shadow on eyelid
Rounded Concealer Brush: used to conceal the inside corner under the eye.

Quo Beauty Sleigh Your Holiday Brush Set - $30 - with four essential tools designed to perfectly blend, buff, and sweep your way to a flawless finish.

Powder Brush: To apply powder all over face or body

Blush Brush: To apply on cheekbones

Rounded Foundation Brush: For seamless foundation application

Conceal & Buff Brush: Domed shape for blending and buffing concealer

Quo Beauty All is Bright Brush Set - $25 - includes four essential travel sized brushes: powder, detail complexion, all over shadow and smudge liner that feature all over glitter adding a sophisticated touch of sparkle to any make-up routine. Accompanied by a glittered pouch, store your brushes and make-up essentials in style with this super cute accessory.

Quo Beauty Merry Metallics Brush Set - $60 - features a striking range of metallics that make mixing metals easier than mixing a holiday cocktail - includes: All Over Shadow Brush, Buffing Foundation Brush, Angled Concealer Brush, Cheek Definer Brush, Flat Shader Brush, Bronzer Wing Brush, Crease Diffuser Brush and a Clutch Pouch.

Quo Beauty Artistry Brush Collection  - $75 -  showcases 7-must-have tools for your beauty arsenal including: All Over Powder Brush, Domed Buffer Brush, Pointed Crease Brush, Flat Shader Brush, Fluffy Winged Shadow Brush, Powder Sculpt Brush, Diffused Detail Brush and a Canister Pouch.  

Quo Beauty Blending Sponge - Set of 3 - $18 - the perfect gift for any makeup lover, this blending sponge cracker set has all your makeup blending needs covered!  Use them to flawlessly build and blend your foundation or other liquid and cream makeup products

Quo Beauty Mini Blending Sponges - $10 - Blend your way to a flawless finish with the help of these three mini sponges. Each sponge is perfectly sized to allow you to precisely conceal, apply and blend make-up in all areas of the face.

Quo Beauty Blending Sponge - Snowman or Penguin - $8 - fun and adorable blending sponges are great stocking stuffers! Use to help bu­ild and blend foundation or other liquid makeup products to help create an even and natural finish. Latex Free.

Quo Beauty Let It Snow Sponge Set - $10 - this set of multi-purpose wedge sponges are super cute and infused with glitter. Disposable, easy to use and ideal for all make-up application needs!

Quo Beauty Sweet Dreams Satin Cat Eye Mask - $12 - sleep sound and sweet using this soft, cat-eye shaped satin sleep mask. Complete with embroidered lashes to add even more cuteness to this adorable mask! 100% polyester.

Quo Beauty All Tied Up Headband - $12 - this super soft headband is ideal for all beauty routines. Use to hold back loose hairs while cleansing, masking, applying make-up and more. Your skin care and makeup routine has never been so cute!

Quo Beauty Sodalite Mini Facial Roller - $20 - offers a multitude of benefits and helps enhance your beauty ritual.  Made from genuine sodalite, the roller helps to decrease facial puffiness and helps firm the look of skin through gentle massage.  It is built to have a cooling and soothing effect on the skin and helps reduce facial tension.

Quo Beauty Guilded Gold Manicure Set - $15 - all the tools you need for daily nail care. Set includes:  Nail Clippers, Nail Scissors, Nail Scoop, and Emery Board. The set's compact size makes it ideal for use at home or while traveling.

Quo Beauty Let's Get Glam Eyelash Curler - $12 - help achieve the flirty, curly eyelashes you've always dreamed of with this gilded gold and super chic lash curler!

Quo Beauty Metallic Bobby Pins - $9.99 - 10pcs each of rose gold, silver & gold.

Quo Beauty Pearl Snap Clips - $12.99 - trio comes with a pearl snap clip, a gold ornate slide pin & a gold snap clip. Wear them together, stacked or separately.

Quo Beauty Lip Balm - $8 - an ultra-hydrating lip balm containing vitamin E and shea butter provides soothing hydration for softer, smoother looking lips.

 

Available now for a limited time exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at shoppersdrugmart.ca.

 

- Lisamarie -