December 4, 2015

Achieve the hot new "rooted" hair look with Clairol and our Contest!

Looking like a celebrity has become even easier then ever thanks to a new carefree hair colour look called "rooted" hair - where the roots are darker than the rest of the hair colour - on purpose - what I call laziness is actually a sought after look in Hollywood!

The "rooted" trend is a progression from the Balayage technique: your hair is freshly coloured yet designed to look grown out, creating that natural, carefree style. This technique can be used on new or slightly grown out highlights, and you don't need to head to the salon to get it, it's super easy to do yourself at home!

Clairol Colour Director, James Corbett was nice enough to share his tips on how to get the look:

Leave out a one-inch section around the hairline to keep existing face-framing highlights or you can use Nice 'n Easy Hairpainting first to create the highlights. Then clip that section out of the way.

Apply your chosen Natural Instincts shade to the first 2-3 inches of your hair from the root, excluding the section you clipped in front. Do not work down the hair shaft.

Process for 10 minutes and rinse. Shampoo the ends only so excess colour doesn't fade from your roots. Condition your whole head, dry and admire your new look!

Dying (get it?) to try the look for yourself - we think you should so we're giving away 6 coupons - each one good for 1 Clairol product - all to one lucky reader! Stock up to get rooted yourself for the next 6 months, share them with 5 of your bestest friends, use them to dye your dog blue - we don't judge! To enter, just tweet us at @Beautycrazedcan along with @ClairolColor with a link to this post - Canadians only and you have until December 8th to enter! Good luck!

- Lisamarie -

Fragrant Friday - Avon MMM... Candy!

Avon MMM... Candy! Body Mist - 150ml - $7.99 - in 3 sweet scents:

Grape Gumdrop - with juicy grape, star anise and dreamy vanilla.

Berry Pop - with chilled blackberry, sparkling mandarin and seductive amber.

Cherry Mousse - with luscious cherry, bright florals and creamy musk.

I was skeptical, it looks like and is named for something that you would think was meant for kids - but they are anything but sickly sweet! The fruity, floral and musk notes save the sweet notes from being childish and elevate them to something anyone would love to spritz on!

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

- Lisamarie -

December 3, 2015

Great Gifting - The Body Shop 24 Happy Days Advent Calendar

The Body Shop 24 Happy Days Advent Calendar - $99 - explore a wonderland of treats hidden inside  the 24 drawers that are filled with everything from skincare, bath and body care to fragrance and makeup along with inspirational messages - along with a secret gift in day 24!

And you can feel especially good about giving this gift, The Body Shop has partnered with international charity WaterAid and with the purchase of every specially selected gift you will also be giving a day of safe water to a family in Ethiopia !

Available now at The Body Shop stores across Canada and online at www.thebodyshop.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Give the gift of tinted lips with Burt's Bees, Arbonne and Benefit!

Burt's Bees Kissable Color Gift Set - $9.99 - in Warm and Cool collections -  a trio of naturally scintillating Lip Shimmer shades in warm or cool collections. With a sunflower oil enriched formula that nourishes and moisturizes lips with vitamin E and beeswax, invigorates with peppermint flavour and adds a finishing touch with a hint of colour and shimmer.

Available at drugstores across Canada and online at www.burtsbees.ca.
Arbonne Kiss At Midnight Lip Conditioner Trio - $48 - contains 3 shades: Peach, Berry and Pink - that deliver long-lasting hydration with meadowfoam seed and moringa oils to moisturize and soothe and lemon oil to enhance the appearance of natural lip colour while helping restore suppleness.

Available now for a limited time from your Arbonne rep - you can locate a consultant or shop online at www.arbonne.ca.
Benefit Cosmetics Lip Lovin' Tinted Balms - $23 - includes a trio of tinted lip balms in Cha Cha Balm, Posie Balm and Bene Balm in portable sizes. With a hydrating formula that is enriched with mango butter to condition and enhance lips.

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

December 2, 2015

Eye Love Wednesday - Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Eyeshadow Palette - $71 -  with 24 new high-pigment eye shadows in a palette that features brand new shades inspired by the bold brights from Kat’s former bestselling palette - La Vida Loca - that includes a combination of technicolor brights and everyday neutrals. It features an inner wheel of seven nudes and neutrals surrounded by an outer wheel of 17 vivid brights.

Each shade is named for a Studded Kiss Lipstick shade and includes: Muse - lilac purple, Echo - purple glitter, Dark Wave - deep navy, Synth - electric blue, Hyperballad - sea blue, Lemmy - grass green, Misfit - kelly green, Vinyl - neon green, Legend - golden yellow, Fran - deep mustard yellow, Analogue - burnt orange, Harpsichord - metallic bronze, Rewind - aubergine, Destroyer - bright strawberry, Swoon - fuchsia, Love - shimmery rose, Anthem - purple, Vox - chocolate brown, Moulder - butter yellow, Noble - nude, Skulls - iridescent pearl, Black Metal - matte black, Lyric - white pearl, Strutter - taupe along with an illustrated how-to guide that illustrates 3 vibrant looks.

Love the packaging? Be impressed, it features an original portrait drawn by Kat Von D herself!

Available now at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Amie Naturally Kind Bright Eyes Very Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover

Amie Naturally Kind Bright Eyes Very Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover - 125ml - $8 - contains natural cleansers to remove make-up effectively and gently so as not to be too harsh to the delicate eye area. With a 100% oil-free formula that contains meadow cornflower - to soothe and decongest along with cucumber - to hydrate, cool and refresh.

It easily removes makeup but what's great about it to me is that even though it contains cucumber, which I understand is a helpful and necessary ingredient in a gentle product, it doesn't smell like cucumber - a scent I really, really dislike! Rather, it smells sweet - like sugarpops - yum!

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart.

- Lisamarie -

December 1, 2015

Balmy for BB - Vichy Normaderm BB Clear

Foundation for acne-prone skin is tough - you really want and need the coverage but hate to put anything on your skin because it tends to clog your pores and make the problem worse! Vichy feels your pain and has come up with a product that will not only hide imperfections, but also treat problem skin while it conceals with:

Vichy Normaderm BB Clear - 40ml - $29.95 in 2 shades: Light and Medium - with an ultra-mattifying and powdery, non-greasy texture formulated specifically for acne-prone skin that instantly covers imperfections while allowing skin to breath.

The oil-free formula contains new generation mineral pigments, created specifically for acne-prone skin, that melt into the skin to provide even and natural radiant coverage with no mask effect; controls shine all day long with kaolin and silica which neutralize shine by absorbing all excess sebum for an instant and long-lasting matte skin finish; treats acne with 2% salicylic acid along with anti-bacterial and sebum-regulating zinc to decongest pores, remove dead skin cells, slow sebum production and stimulate cellular renewal; and soothes skin with Vichy Thermal Spa Water.

Week after week, the skin becomes soft, smooth, radiant and flawless.

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

- Lisamarie -

Amazing manicures made easy with Static Nails, Avon and Kiss!

Static Nails Reusable Manicure - $49 - in many different styles including some of my favourites: Red Bottoms, Black Tie, Coco and Clean Slate - each nail can be removed and re-applied up to six separate times and lasts up to 18 days. As well, the nails can be re-shaped and re-painted without damaging the original design. The kit includes 24 nails in 12 sizes, non-damaging glue, nail file, nail buffer and instructions.

Available at Murale and murale.ca.
Avon Nail Art Press-On Nails - $12 - in 4 styles: Classic French, Go Graphic, Stardust and Dots and Stripes - each kit includes 24 press-on nails that are glue-free and easy to apply in an instant, won't chip, scuff or fade and remove easily with soap and water.

Available from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca.
Kiss Gel Fantasy Nail Kit - $10.99 - in 8 styles: Faux Real, Charmed Life, Painted Veil, Rush Hour, Fanciful, To The Max, Rock Candy, Freshen Up - offer all the fun of glitter without the hassle with unique multidimensional embellishments and lustrous, gel shine that are ready to wear. Each kit includes 24 nails in square or oval shapes, pink gel glue or 24 mega-adhesive tabs if you want to avoid glue.

Available now at Walmart and London Drugs stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -