February 24, 2012

Harness the power of Glutathione with Perricone MD!

Introducing Dr. Perricone's first anti-aging system designed to specifically address the accelerated signs of skin aging on both the face and eye area. With a revolutionary trio of products that help to effectively replenish Glutathione, the "Master Antioxidant", by delivering it topically to the skin to help minimize the visible signs of aging:

Nutritive Cleanser - 177ml - $49 - normal to combination skin will love this cleanser for how soft, smooth and radiant it will look as it gently cleanses skin of impurities, including makeup without stripping skin of its natural oils while delivering anti-aging benefits. Contains Alpha Lipoic Acid to minimize surface imperfections and discolourations and DMAE to provide lifting and contouring benefits.

I have been using mainly the Super by Dr. Perricone Sweet Clean Face & Eye Cleanser for the past couple months and the Nutritive Cleanser has now replaced it in my heart, my skin really does feel super smooth after just a cleanser. The only thing that's better about the Super is the smell which is as the name says, sweet. The Nutritive smell seems more floral to me - I'll take sweet over floral any day!

Acyl-Glutathione Eye Lid Serum - 15ml - $125 - a tight textured and fast absorbing serum that tightens and firms droopy, loose skin along the upper eye lid as well as smooths crows feet, improves papery thin skin texture,dark circles and redness. Contains a patent-pending molecule, Acyl-Glutathione that replenishes Glyutathione levels - the chief, master antioxidant that rapidly depletes with age, stress, the environment and less than optimal health and the replenishment of which is critical to help skin's defense against accelerated aging. Glutathione deficit shows up on the skin in the way of fatigue, dullness, severe loss of elasticity, creases, extreme loss of hydration and visible change in skin texture.

I love a serum and I find one that is meant to go on the eyelid really interesting as that is an area that they normally tell you to avoid putting product! 

Acyl-Gluthathione - 30ml - $185 - specially formulated to address the accelerated signs of aging: severe dryness, extreme loss of elasticity, deep creases and wrinkles on targeted areas of the face, fragile and thin looking skin, as well as enlarged pores, lack of energy and vitality and restore skin to its youthful appearance as both a preventative and corrective measure for more youthful looking skin in just 30 days. Addresses creases and wrinkles along targeted areas of the face, visibly improves skin texture, elasticity and extreme dryness as well as diminishes pore size. Contains the same patent-pending molecule as the eye serum, Acyl-Glutathione that replenishes Glyutathione levels - the chief, master antioxidant that rapidly depletes with age, stress, the environment and less than optimal health and the replenishment of which is critical to help skin's defense against accelerated aging. Glutathione deficit shows up on the skin in the way of fatigue, dullness, severe loss of elasticity, creases, extreme loss of hydration and visible change in skin texture.

This cream is light, soaks in fast, smells fresh and really does make my skin look more awake and glowing! I don't have any deep creases or loss of elasticity so I can't say as to whether it delivers on the other claims but I am enjoying how perky it makes me look!

Buy them all separately if you must but you clever ladies will be picking up the set from The Shopping Channel which contains all 3 products for $279 which saves you a bunch of money!

Check it out at www.theshoppingchannel.com

- Lisamarie -

Fragrant Friday - L'Eau de Chloé

L'Eau de Chloé - 50ml - $82, 100ml - $105, Hand Cream - 75ml - $40 - all except Shoppers Drug Mart, Murale and Pharmaprix will also carry - Body Lotion - 200ml - $60, Shower Gel - 200ml - $55 - a very crisp and citrusy chypre-floral that features sparkling citrus accords reminiscent of refreshing lemonade, accords of rose petals and an exceptional concentration of natural distilled rose water that gives a dewy character to the fragrance, and a warm and elegant veil provided by patchouli.

A little citrus, a little floral - this fragrance is so spring-like you can almost forget the snow!

Available at Holt Renfrew, Murale, Shoppers Drug Mart, Pharmaprix, Sephora, Mills, Ogilvy's and selected The Bay stores.

- Lisamarie -

February 23, 2012

Veet EasyWax heats up Canada! Contest!

A couple of weeks ago I attended a launch party at the brand new Trump Hotel in Toronto to celebrate the arrival of something new and exciting in the world of hair removal - Veet EasyWax! The paparazzi were out in full force to snap pics of the famous guests including Marilyn Monroe (although I have to say, the real Marilyn wouldn't have been caught dead in that dress without her Spanx)!

We were also treated to makeovers, a photo booth, numerous pink desserts, plenty of drinks
photos by JJ Thompson
and a performance by Lights.
But the real star of the evening was the Veet EasyWax Electrical Roll-On Kit - $29.99 - a simple and easy way to use warm wax at home with salon results - all you do is plug it in and the self-heating device will automatically heat the wax cartridge to the perfect temperature. Gone are the days of having to make multiple trips to the microwave or handle jars of hot wax! The light, compact and ergonomically designed roll-on applicator makes it easy to apply a thin layer of wax - which is formulated with natural beeswax and the same ingredients used in professional salon wax. The formula is gentle to use even on the most sensitive skin and results in incredibly smooth skin for up to four weeks. 

The kit includes: self-heating device and cap; 50ml roll-on wax refill for arms and legs (also available a refill for bikini and underarms - see below); 12 non-woven strips,; 4 perfect tinish wipes; base to hold the device; electrical cable; and instruction leaflet
Bikini/Underarm Refill - $13.99

Both will be available March 1 at drug, grocery and mass retail stores nationwide but why buy when you can win! In honour of a fast-approaching spring we are determined to remove every single hair from your body so not only will you receive the Veet EasyWax Kit but we will also be including: Veet High Precision Facial Wax, Veet Hydro’Restor Hair Removal Cream, Veet Ready-to-Use Wax strips for Face & Bikini, and Veet EasyGrip Ready-to-Use Wax Strips - that's $100 worth of hairlessness my friends! Want in then read on...

This contest is open to all our Canadian followers and it's very easy to enter, just leave a comment letting us know that you follow through Google Friend Connect or Facebook Networked Blogs (if you aren't a follower you can do that now - sign up buttons are in the right sidebar).

1 entry for following and answering the question - What do you currently use to de-fur? Admissions of being a Sasquatch will also be accepted (but mocked)! Please also leave your e-mail so we can find you if you win! 

And for an extra entry: 
Follow @BeautyCrazedCan on Twitter and tweet the contest. 

If you prefer not to leave your info on a public post, please leave a post saying you want to enter and then e-mail your info to info@beautycrazed.ca, please put "Veet Contest" in the subject line. Remember to leave the post or you name won't actually end up in the draw! Winner to be decided by random drawing and you have until March 9th to enter. Good Luck! 

- Lisamarie -

tokidoki Passport Collection Spring 2012

tokidoki Airways Palette - $50 - the palette comes in a collectable suitcase shaped tin featuring the new Passport print. Inside: 8 silky city named eyeshadows: Paris - sparkling soft pink, Los Angeles - sparkling lavender, Tokyo - iridescent purple, Hong Kong - pearlized lime green, new York - pearlized olive green, Rome - matte chocolate brown, London - pearlized toffee and Hawaii - matte vanilla as well as a large keychain fob of Donutella.
Roulette Gloss Trio - $22 - a 3-in-1 lip gloss trio designed to house 3 mini glosses in one fun component. With a formula enriched with Kudzu extract - for its gentle soothing properties, and marine extract - vitamin and mineral rich ingredient - for soft, supple lips. The glosses are non-sticky, super-shiny and medium pigmented with a sweet vanilla mint scent. The shades can be worn alone or layered to create custom shades. Available in 3 trios: Coco Bella - dusty pink, Hercolino - peachy nude, Mozzarella - cranberry red; Ariecchino - bubblegum pink, Carina - soft pink, Ciao Ciao - peachy pink; Bruttino - berry purple, Adieu - cherry pink, Lion Pappa - hot pink
tokidoki Passport Bag Collection - offers the perfect travel silhouettes for any occasion - each style offers custom Passport artwork, purple detailing and tokidoki logo charm and zipper pull:
Passport Everyday Bag - $24 - a medium sized, multi-purpose bag for daily use or travel. With a clear front panel design that lets you see all the contents easily.
Passport Clear Travel Bag - $34 - a multi-purpose clear bag with travel container kit, including 3 air travel regulation tubes and 2 air travel regulation pots to store all your beauty needs.
Passport Medium Hanging Travel Bag - $50 - an all-in-one bag with multiple pocket dividers, elastic holders and a door hanger hook.

Available now at Sephora and sephora.com

- Lisamarie -

NARS Larger Than Life Lip Gloss - Odalisque and Place Vendôme swatches!

NARS Larger Than Life Lip Gloss - $28 - provides lustrous shine that stays in place for hours, while lips feel protected and moisturized with an innovative and unique formula that is infused with ingredients to nourish lips and fight free radicals, while natural lip enhancers provide volume. The texture glides on evenly, won’t feather, and stays on throughout the day. A new, shorter bristle brush delivers a precise application to define and shape lips. 

Shades Include: 

Norma – cherry red
Place Vendôme – strawberry pink 
Pirée – rosy pink
Tiber – cool beige
Odalisque – cantaloupe 
Gold Digger – sparkling peach shimmer 
Spring Break - pale golden beige sheen
Como – shimmering berry
Coeur Sucré – shimmering bright pink 
Odalisque 
Place Vendôme 

I like the thickness, the staying power and the shininess of the formula but I don't like the new brush at all, it's small and stubby and feels like what barbie hair feels like after you give them a forbidden haircut! Keep the formula, give me back the old brush please NARS!

- Lisamarie -

February 22, 2012

Eye Love Wednesday - eyeshadow made easy thanks to Jillian Dempsey for Avon and GOSH!

Not everyone's a makeup artist, I get it - I mean really, if everyone was a makeup artist, what would makeup artists do for a living?  They'd be really bored - and if everyone was a makeup artist doesn't that mean everyone would be bored? My head is starting to hurt so let's move on. Since some of us (and I'm including myself in this) can find eyeshadow challenging, companies do us a great service when they come out with palettes like this that tell us exactly where everything should go! Check out a couple of new ones that aim to make your eyeshadow applications so much easier:

Jillian Dempsey for Avon Professional Perfect Eyes Kit - $9.99 - available in four colour palettes: Deep Purple, Smoky Eye, Aqua and Cinnamon Toast - an all-in-one kit that includes 4 shades: base, highlighter, accent and liner in 4 easy steps: 1. Sweep base shade over entire lid; 2. Blend highlight shade under brow bone; 3. Add accent shade to inner corner of eye; and 4. Apply liner shade along upper and lower lash line.

Available from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca
GOSH Smokey Eyes Palette - $18 - combine different colours to achieve the coveted smoky eye with easy "paint by numbers" type instructions right on the lid! Available in colour collections of Black, Brown and Plum.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart.

- Lisamarie -

Lux Spa has a new Toronto location!

Lux Spa, voted Canada's best manicure in 2010 and best pedicure in 2009 has a new location for your spa-ing pleasure!

Toronto has long been enjoying their services in Yorkville at the 25 Bellair Street location and now you can stop off after a day of shopping at the Eaton Center at their downtown location at 211 Yonge Street, Mezzanine Level.

To set up your pampering session can call them at - 416-921-1680 (Yorkville) or 416-367-8414 or you can be all modern and book online: https://luxspa.boomtime.com/lschedule





This many options makes it almost impossible to make a choice - I changed my mind 3 times!
I highly recommend a scrub and paraffin treatment to go with your manicure or pedicure - I had the smoothest hands and feet ever after my time in the chair!
And if you've been looking for someplace to pick up your Lovefresh products, look no further!

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Burt's Bees güd!

Burt’s Bees güd is a fun, new collection that includes all the “gud” stuff you expect in your body care products and none of the bad stuff like parabens, phthalates or petrochemicals! Just real ingredients in scents so amazing that you'll spend all your time sniffing yourself - as is my new secret shame thanks to: 


Orange Petalooza - with top notes of blood orange, pomelo and green tea; heart notes of orange flower, rose and hyacinth; and base notes of musk and sandalwood - you know how I feel about citrus and this is one of the best orange scents I've come across in a really long time!

The other three scents are: Floral Cherrynova - with top notes of juicy bing cherries, and fresh green; heart notes of rosewood and white floral bouquet; and base notes of warm milk accord and creamy musk; 

Vanilla Flame - with top notes of black currant, sweet orange and coconut; heart notes of rice milk accord and jasmine; and base notes of tonka bean, musk and vanilla; and 

Pearanormal Activity - with top notes of bartlett pear, dewberry and raspberry; heart notes of rhubarb, acai accord and white flowers; and base notes of apricot and musk.

All four scents come as:

Natural Nourishing Shampoo - 355ml - $6.99
Natural Softening Conditioner  - 355ml - $6.99
Natural Body Wash - 296ml - $6.99
Natural Body Butter - 177ml - $11.99
Natural Body Lotion - 235ml - $6.99
Natural Body Mist - 89ml - $5.99
Natural Foaming Hand Wash  - 235ml - $4.99
Natural Hand Cream - 89ml - $7.99

The only problem with this line is it's available in the US only - so you Americans are lucky and the rest of us will just have to cross our fingers and hope it comes our way soon. In the meantime, you can still get your hands on it during your cross-border shopping forays and online at drugstore.com. 


- Lisamarie -