Stranded on a desert island... with Beauty Info Zone!

One by one the Beauty Spotlight Team members are being stranded on a desert island. Poor Marcia from Beauty Info Zone drew the short straw and has been airlifted there. Will the items in her whimsical bag reflect what she took with her?

http://beautyinfozone.com/3lab/beauty-spotlight-team-takes-you-to-a-desert-island/

You Won't be Dancing in Those Crazy Shoes!

You know I can't stay away from weird shoes for too long (and neither can you, admit it!) and my latest selection is so creepy, it won't be in any of your closets any time soon. Every day is Halloween for Iris Schieferstein: her hoof shoes and swan heels have too much of a taxidermist style for my liking...

Oh, you think it can't get scarier? Wait until you see pictures of these "Scary Beautiful" heels created by artist Leanie Van Der Vyver (photos by Lyall Coburn).

These shoes look like torture devices!

And if you have $3,600 to burn you can always purchase one of Marloes Ten Bohmer's creations.

Finally, the creepiest pair of them all is possibly the "Apex Predator " created by Fantich & Young

 

At least, you can find some comfort in the fact that most of these shoes are not meant to be worn, as they were created for art exhibitions!

-Christelle-

Foundation sensations from Giorgio Armani, Guerlain, Clinique, Pur Minerals and mark.!

The nice thing about foundations these days: there is so much choice!

The bad thing about foundations these days: there is so much choice!

Don't you find when you get out there to actually buy one that there are so many to choose from that it can be overwhelming?! So here's a little overview on some of the new ones on the market - go try the ones that sound interesting!

Giorgio Armani Maestro Fusion Makeup - 30ml - $68 - a high slip fluid foundation with a unique texture due to patented Fusion Technology - an ultra-fine oil-pigment suspension that perfects the complexion with the thinnest colour film that blends perfectly and corrects skin imperfections without buildup. There are 9 shades available which are supposed to be adaptable to all skin tones due to smart pigments that are so fine, they fuse with the natural skin colour.

I have actually tried it, not the right shade unfortunately so I can't speak as to how smart the smart pigments are but texture wise I can say that it's way different then anything I've ever tried, it really feels as light as water but still very moisturizing, this is one of those products that you just have to try for yourself - if you hate the way foundation normally feels on your skin, this one is so for you!

Available now exclusively at Holt Renfrew.

Guerlain Parure de Lumiere Light Diffusing Foundation - 30ml - $64 - both moisturizing and light-diffusing to boost the luminosity of the complexion and radiance of the skin. Enriched with Luminescent Water - a marine spring water which penetrates deep into the skin and also contains Prisma Light 360 pigments - which form a fine veil on the skin's surface concentrating pure light. The end result is: a fresh and healthy glow, evened and smoothed out complexion, supple and plumped skin with a satiny and luminous effect with a natural, no-mask result.

This is the foundation that I've been using lately - I was thrilled to discover it had a shade light enough for me and I'm loving the light texture and the lovely glow it gives my skin. Having combination skin, I normally avoid formulas that add extra moisture for fear of making my skin look oily and I probably wouldn't use it during the summer-  but as a cold weather foundation it's suiting me very well - the normal parts of my face feel a lot more comfortable and while it hasn't stopped me from having a shiny nose, it hasn't made it any worse!

The only downside could be that even if you love the sound of it, there are only 6 shades available and none of them seem very dark, so this is going to work best for the light to medium skinned.

Also available in a cream formula if that's your preference for $66. Both available now at Guerlain counters across Canada.

Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfecting Makeup - 30ml - $33 - available in 12 shades with a lightweight texture that provides seamless coverage and instantly disguises the look of pores through optics while working to minimize their appearance over time.

It smooths and conceals instantly with spherical optical diffusers and soft focus materials that capture and diffuse light to immediately soften and blur the appearance of large pores - while salicylic acid gently clears out dead and dulling skin cells, padina pavonica extract and salvia sclarea build up the pore surface to help pores appear smaller, and laminaria saccharina extract minimizes sebum production that may cause pores to stretch.

Pür Minerals Liquid Foundation - 30ml - $26 - a lightweight and oil-free foundation that offers all-day true colour tone that won't smudge, rub or fade. Enriched with super-hydrating Cereting Complex that draws vital moisture to the skin offering a flawlessly fresh look that you might even forget you're wearing it!

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart.

mark. Got The Goods Multi-Benefit Foundation Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - 30ml - $20 - a good for your skin oil-free and lightweight foundation in 14 shades containing orange and lemon extracts - for their vitamin C and source of natural exfoliator AHA, as well as willow bark - to make skin look firmer and tighter and to improve the look of skin's tone and elasticity. As well, it immediately boosts skin's moisture by 57% to give a radiant and dewy finish.

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

- Lisamarie -

Yves Rocher Holiday 2012 Collection

This holiday season, whether you are all about the colour or prefer to take things more naturally, Yves Rocher has you covered with a couple of collections for the holidays that run the gamut from colourful party girl to natural beauty!

Trendy Colour:

Eye Pencil - $5.95 - in Indigo or Opale Doree - with a chubby format to make it easy to create a smoky look or use all over the lid as shadow.

Kohl Duo - $4.95 - in Amethyst/Green Ray or Marine/Smoky Mauve - double ended pencils make for easy portability and twice the colour fun!

Eyeliner - $4.95 - in Or - this gold liquid liner adds the perfect amount of holiday sparkle!

Gloss - $4.95 - in Sparkling gold, Pomegranate and Cashmere Pink

Nail Polish - $2.95 - in Pink Ruby, Amethyst, Green Ray, Sparkling Gold and Indigo - in the perfect tiny size so you don't have to make a big commitment!

Illuminating Pearls - $13.95 - for adding shimmer anywhere and everywhere!

Sparkle - $4.95

and my fave:

Eyeshadow Trio - $11.95 - with three holiday perfect shades: Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli and Gold.

Natural Colour:

Radiant Glow Fluid Foundation - 30ml - $14

Ultra-Volume Mascara Collector's Edition - $10

Sexy Pulp Volume Gloss Collector's Edition - $10 - in Pinkish Taupe

Moisturizing Cream Lipstick - $10 - in Woody Red

Nail Lacquer - $5 - in Woody Red or Pinkish Taupe

and another great eyeshadow palette:

Eyeshadow Quad - $21 - with shades inspired by rose petals including a dark grey satin, a pinkish taupe and a shimmering pale pink, highlighted by a sparkling pink gold shade.

Available now in-store and online at www.yvesrocher.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Fragrant Friday - Vince Camuto for Women

You already love the chic line of Vince Camuto shoes, bags and accessories and now there's even more love to be had with the new fragrance:

Vince Camuto for Women - 100ml EDP - $92, 50ml EDP - $72, 150ml Body Lotion - $46 - a rich floral chypre - with a top note of Osmanthus nectar; heart notes of Bulgarian white rose, rich leather and night blooming jasmine; and base notes of patchouli, skin musk, vanilla and warm amber.

I quite like the fragrance, it smells sophisticated and a little bit naughty but I must admit that this is one of those perfumes that I would buy even if I hated the scent just for the bottle - beautiful!

Available at The Bay.

Ed Hardy Skulls & Roses - creepy or cool? Contest!

Is it just me or are the new Ed Hardy fragrance bottles kind of creepy - I don't know if it's the grinning skull or the rose in between its teeth but they give me the heebie jeebies!

I don't love the packaging but I am a fan of the scents, both of them are something I would wear or enjoy smelling on a gentleman friend!

Ed Hardy Skulls & Roses For Women - 7.5ml EDP - $18, 50ml EDP - $62, 100ml EDP - $80 - with top notes of sweet strawberries, violet leaves and pink grapefruit; heart notes of honeysuckle, magnolia and daisy; and base notes of caramel, vanilla bean and white musk.

Ed Hardy Skulls & Roses For Men - 7.5ml EDT - $18, 50ml EDT - $62, 100ml EDP - $80 - with top notes of begamot, cardamom and violet; heart notes of lavandin, geranium and ozone; and base notes of amber, sandalwood, moss and musk.

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart and in December at Sears, Sephora, Jean Coutu and Pharma Plus.

Want to smell them for yourself or maybe you've always had a secret yen to display a couple of skulls on your dresser? Whatever the reason we want you to win them so 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 think of the packaging - love it or hate it? Pithy comments are most welcome! Please also leave your e-mail so we can find you if you win! 

And for an extra entries: 

Follow @BeautyCrazedCan on Twitter and tweet the contest.

Follow @EdHardyOnline 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 with your answer to the question and then e-mail your info to info@beautycrazed.ca, please put "Ed Hardy Contest" in the subject line. Remember to leave the post or your name won't actually end up in the draw! Winners to be decided by random drawing and you have until November 16th to enter. Good Luck! 

- Lisamarie -

Great things come in tiny little packages from Biotherm, Quo by Orly, Avon and Vaseline!

Biotherm Les Eaux - 20ml - $15 - in Eau Ocean, Eau Pure, Eau Viaminee, Eau D'Energie and Eau de Paradis - for a limited time, the classic fragrances are available in a travel size embellished with the cutest aquatic designs by Swedish illustrator Ingela Patterson Arrhenius.

You can feel even better about the fact that $1 from every bottle purchased will be donated to Mission Blue for the preservation of the Ross Sea in Antarctica.

Quo by Orly Holiday Nail Lacquer Set in Naughty - $20 - featuring 6 sultry shades ranging from glittery gold to deep, dark red. Also available in Nice - with 6 sweet shades including glittery blue, purple, red and gold.

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Avon Lip Radiance Mini Swirl Gloss - $3.99 - in 6 swirled shades: Wine Shine, Natural Gleam, Caramel Frost, Merry Berry, Nude Shimmer, Glistening Pink that offer high-gloss shimmer in the cutest little package!

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

Vaseline Lip Therapy Balm - 7g - $1.99 - just the cutest little mini lip balm you'll ever hope to see! Available in original and cocoa butter.

Available at drug, grocery and mass stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Avon Ultra Color Rich Rubies Lipstick - Radiant Ruby and Princely Plum swatches!

Lipstick infused with real rubies? Yes indeed! With the limited edition Avon Ultra Color Rich Rubies Lipstick - $9.99 - in 7 shades: Radiant Ruby, Fuchsia Fame, Princely Plum, Pink Royalty, Imperial Pink, Noble Nude and Majestic Mauve - which offers a creamy, moisturizing colour with a rich, luminous shimmer - perfect for those holiday parties!

Available for a limited time from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca.

Radiant Ruby

Princely Plum

- Lisamarie -