Get your beauty porn on The Shopping Channel with new products from Perricone MD Superberry and David Evangelista Beauty!

Men can keep their dirty magazines and movies - my porn is beauty programming!  

Today (Friday) brings us Perricone MD including the bane of the last 30 days of my life:
Perricone MD Super Berry with Acai Dietary Supplement - $70 for 30 packets - you may recall that I took a 30 day Super Berry challenge which I have just finished- as much as I complained, made faces while I drank the stuff and was generally whiny about the whole thing, damned if I don't feel better!  My energy level is impressively high and I feel really healthy - especially considering all the wretched, flu-ridden people there are around me!  I'm looking forward to watching the segments to see what else they have on the go!  You can catch the segment at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, 7pm and 10pm.

Tomorrow (Saturday) get set to enjoy some hair porn:
David Evangelista Beauty - $19-$50 - David Evangelista believes that beautiful hair, like beautiful skin can be achieved by using the right products and after years of research he thinks he's come up with them!  Containing a proprietary HMM-7complex - a unique multiplex of stimulating and reparative peptides, emollients and anti-oxidants to protect the health of the scalp and hair.

The product line includes:
Cleanse - formulated specifically to rid the hair and scalp of dirt, excess sebum, dust, sweat remains of styling products and a host of unwelcome elements on a daily basis leaving nothing but clean, shiny hair in its place.  Appropriate for daily use
Hydrate - infuses moisture back into the entire strand of hair while maintaining the optimum pH balance required to help repair and reverse damage.  Revitalizes lost hydration and drenches the hair and scalp with fortifying nutrients and humectants, keeping hair hydrated all day long.
Scrub - dual purpose scalp and hair treatment that gently rids the scalp of everyday impurities including product build-up, loose dandruff flakes and environmental factors such as pollution and debris, leaving the scalp and the hair cleaner than using an ordinary shampoo.
Exfoliate - even more intense than Scrub - it works deeply to carefully balance the scalp and control oil issues.  Much like a deep facial scrub, it's recommended for once a week use to prep the scalp for the week ahead.
Plump - lifts and holds hair at the root for intense volume, dimension, texture and body.  it adds hair restoratives to improve the health and vibrancy of your hair as well and improves and protects the hair from UV damage.
Contour - a leave-in styling treatment that provides long lasting styling and control.  it conditions and protects for an optimal styling experience.
Define - the ultimate curl potion that will define each and every ringlet, and tame and smooth waves for shiny, frizz-free curls.
HD Hold - a holding spray that allows hair to behave and feel naturally soft to the touch

Segments will be running at 8am, 1pm, 6pm and 10pm.  For more info or to view show times you can check out www.theshoppingchannel.com

How about you - are you a fan of beauty segments or does it make your dialing finger too itchy?

- Lisamarie -

New and Notable at Shoppers Drug Mart - Biotherm, Lise Watier, Elizabeth Arden, Vichy and Ed Hardy!

Biotherm Skin Ergetic - a new product line that is paraben free and contains ingredients that are 99% of natural origin - the tag line sums it up - "So signs of fatigue don't turn into signs of aging" Sign me up!
Energy Up Complex Signs of Fatigue Repairing Concentrate - 50ml - $58 - contains broccoli, soy apple, lemon and sugar cane - the most interesting part of this product is the fresh cosmetics technology that makes it possible to optimize the effectiveness of the active ingredients via last-minute activation - the broccoli extract in this product is one of the best ingredients for fighting skin fatigue but is unstable when added to a skincare formula.  To solve the problem, Biotherm decided to isolate this ingredient in a capsule so that it could be activated at the last minute, immediately before the first application.  You release the powder into the rest of the concentrate and it will retain optimum stability for three months - so don't forget to use it every day!
Anti-Ox Complex Non-Stop Anti-Fatigue Moisturizer - 50ml - $49 - in a rich creme for dry skin or cream gel for combination skin - contains tomato, apple, bitter orange, grape and pomegranate - the cream gel smells amazing, this one is on my shopping list!
D-Tox Complex Overnight High-Recovery Moisturizer Night - 50ml - $51 - contains buckwheat, tea, ruscus, soy and cranberry

Lise Watier Eye Quartet - $31 - if you are already a fan of her quads you will be pleased to know they now come in 4 new gorgeous colour combos:  Les Violets, Les Bleus, Les Verts and Les Rosés.

Elizabeth Arden Petty Hot - 50ml EDP - $63 - with top notes of red currant, fresh mandarin, blood orange, red apple and freesia; heart notes of Queen of the Night, peony, pimento blossom as well as Petelia and Georgywood molecules; and a base of amber, white patchouli, tonka bean, sandalwood and musky Cosmone molecule.  I gave it a sniff and I like it when I first spray it because of all of the fruity top notes, but once it dries down it turns very floral on me so I'm not such a fan.

Vichy NeoVadiol Gf Eye and Lip Contours - 15ml - $39.50 - with a cooling eye and lip contour applicator for menopausal skin it is said to have a crease-smoothing effect and will make eye and lip contours appear defined.

Ed Hardy Born Wild for Women - 50ml EDP - $62- with top notes of blackberry and black currant buds; heart notes of magnolia and peach blossom; and base notes of lily of the valley, sandalwood and musk.

Ed Hardy Born Wild for Men - 50ml EDT - $62 - with top notes of cara cara orange, spicy cardamom, ambrette seed and papple,; middle notes of jasmine, neroli, ozone and pink perppercorn; and base notes of California Palo Verde and sandalwood.

Ed Hardy reminds me of the Rock of Love episode where Bret takes the skank de jour to the Ed Hardy store and gets her slutted out - since then I haven't been able to take the brand seriously - but I'm sure there are lots of Ed Hardy fans out there that are thrilled by these new fragrances!

- Lisamarie -

Smashbox In Bloom Spring 2011 Collection!

Spring collections are arriving fast and furious now and Smashbox is thinking soft and pretty for spring!  One of my favourite things about Smashbox collections is that they aren't huge so if I love the whole thing I can go and buy it all without going broke!  I really like how romantic this collection feels!

 

In Bloom Eye Shadow Palette & Brush - $55 - contains 10 shadows: ballet pink, lavender grey, golden pink, warm taupe, bone, soft violet, marine blue, shimmering copper, moss and nude - in both shimmers and mattes and what looks like a good sized brush.

Cream Cheek Duo in Blushing/Peony - $30 - in two shades of pink (soft and bright) to add a sheer natural flush to cheeks and lips.  I fell in love with the cream blush duo from their Naked Beauty collection last summer so I am expecting this one will be just as good!

Soft Focus Powder Eye Liner - $25 - in matte heather grey and matte dark brown - these look like fun and might be just the thing to do an easy smoky look!

Artificial Light Luminizing Powder - $23 - in shimmering soft nude - inspired by Artificial Light Luminizing Lotion, this soft shimmering powder highlights and brightens for a radiant glow.  Apply to inner corners of eyes, down the bridge of nose, above brows and to the tops of cheekbones withe the targeted applicator.  It can also be mixed with body lotion and applied to the body for a subtle shimmer.

Limitless Long Wear Lip Gloss with SPF 15 - $24 - Infinite - nude pink

On counters tomorrow!  I'm looking to get my hands on that blush, what about you?

- Lisamarie -

Paul Walker the new face of Davidoff and what a face it is!

The new face of Davidoff Cool Water Fragrance for men and the father of my future children is Paul Walker! Come July, those piercing blue eyes will be haunting your magazines, television and your dreams - just remember, hands off, he's mine!  I don't really know any of his movies, he's appeared in the type of guy movie that I avoid going to, of course had I realized what I was missing, I would have been more amenable to letting my husband have his choice of movie!  Paul is really into ocean conservation so this particular fragrance seems to be a good match for him.  It's a favourite of mine already so now I have an even better reason to make my husband wear it - he may guess, but he can't prove who I'm thinking about when I nuzzle my nose into his neck...

- Lisamarie -

Estée Lauder Wild Violet Collection for Spring 2011!

Itchy for the spring collections and annoyed that most of them are making you wait until February?  Fret no more - Estée Lauder is here to soothe and delight you!  I figured with the word "Violet" in the title that I would like this collection and I have not been disappointed!  Bear in mind that the whole line is limited edition so if you see something that you can't live without, don't wait to snag it!

Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Wild Storm - $25 - I am loving this colour and will need this one!
Pure Color EyeShadow in Untamed Violet - $22.50
Pure Color EyeShadow in Sugar Cube - $22.50
Pure Color Five Color EyeShadow Palette in Wild Violet - $48 - warm, smokey and neutral shades with a deep shimmering plum at the center - great for taking a look from day to evening!
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eye Pencil in Untamed Violet - $22 - love a neutral eye with a pop of colour in the liner!

Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Wild Violet - $32
Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Wild Coral - $32
Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Wild Blossom - $32
Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Wild Fire- $32
Pure Color Lip Gelée in Electric Violet - $22.50
Pure Color Lip Gelée in Electric Coral - $22.50
Pure Color Lip Gelée in Electric Pink - $22.50
Pure Color Lip Gelée in Electric Cherry - $22.50

To go along with the makeup line is a new fragrance: Wild Elixir - 50ml - $68 - Limited Edition - with top notes of Mandarin, Marigold, Purple Freesia and Violet Leaves; heart notes of Wild Gardenia, Pink Muguet, Blue Jasmine and Waterlily; and base notes of Orris, Amberwood, Musk and Sandalwood. - described as a sophisticated floral, I like how it smells when I first spray it on, it seems more fruity floral on me but it dries down very floral and a little musky so if that is your thing, then check it out.


Find it now at select The Bay, Sears, Holt Renfrew and Murale Counters across Canada.

Have you checked out this collection yet?  Bought anything?  Tempted to now that you've seen the pretty pictures?  Do share!

- Lisamarie -

Thanks to Trendenzas - being trendy just became a lot more affordable!

We all know that it can be expensive to be trendy but here's a nifty concept that will take a bit of the sting out of a trendy price tag - Trendenzas.com is an online deal of the day website offering up to the minute trends at a deeply discounted price!  What's the catch?  Well, if you like it, don't wait, jump on it - there is one trend a day with a price that is good for only 24 hours (unless it's on Friday, then you can get it at that price until Sunday night).  Even nicer if you are in the US the price you see is the price you pay including taxes and shipping (outside of the US there is a $6 shipping charge which still isn't bad)!

So put Tendenzas.com on your daily list of websites to check out or even easier, sign up to receive their "The Daily Trend Email" in your inbox!

Here is Tuesday's trend - this extremely cute cocktail ring - retail price of $28 - Trendenzas price of $11!

Go to www.trendenzas.com to check out today's trend! 

What do you think about being on trend?  Is it something you do at any price, would do it the price is right or just can't be bothered with?

- Lisamarie -

Moisturize with a mask! Etival, NeoStrata, Montagne Jeunesse, Borba, Origins and Lise Watier!

With all this craptastic cold weather going on my skin has gone all schizo and can't decide anymore if it's combination, dry or really dry!  I don't like to use a heavy cream to combat dryness so one of the best ways I've found to deal with it is a moisturizing mask.  It's an easy thing to use once or twice a week to get everything back in balance again!  Here are a few that I have been trying:





Etival Urgen-C Hydrating Surge Mask - 110g - $20 -  contains cucumber and chamomile extracts to help prevent irritation, vitamins A, D, E, K, Pro-Vitamin B5 and CoQ10 - a quick acting solution for all types of severely dry skin - leave on 5-10 minutes - this mask has been a godsend especially around my nose which gets really dry and flaky in the cold! The line is exclusive to Shoppers Drug Mart so it's the only place you will find this - Etival has a whole line of products for dry skin as well as other skin types!

NeoStrata Intense Moisture Rescue Sheet Mask - 8 single use masks - $40 - contains hyaluronic acid - a polymer naturally found in healthy skin that instantly helps to replenish the skin's moisture and provide long-lasting hydration benefits as well as a blend of botanicals that replenish the skin's moisture barrier while enhancing its protection. - leave on 20-30 minutes - my friend Patricia says it makes her look like Jason from Friday the 13th - so if you are thinking about a Halloween idea for next year this is a great disguise and beauty treatment all in one go!  You could also cut it in half and do a Phantom of the Opera bit! I am personally a big fan of the whole sheet mask concept, it's less messy then a traditional mask, you don't have to wash it off - you just rub the excess product into your skin when you remove the sheet - so you could conceivably use it anywhere - I'm thinking this would be a fun thing to wear the next time I fly - airplane air is so drying...

Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Masque - 20g - $1.99 - made with real chocolate, it contains cocoa butter and shea butter to hydrate and Dead Sea salt to heal - leave on 10-15 minutes - It smells yummy but I can now tell you from experience that it does not taste good (don't ask)! I love single use masks - although unless you have a giant head (like Christelle) you could stretch one of these to a double use (or use with a friend) I also like this line because you can find a mask for any skin problem or dilemma that you could possibly experience so rather then having to commit to a whole tube you can just buy a handful of single masks to treat everything!  Available at Walmart, Rexall, Jean Coutu, Loblaws, London Drugs and most independent drug stores.

Borba Replenishing Quench Masque - 75ml - $35 - contains paraffin to soothe and moisturize shin and lychee, ginseng, aloe, cucumber, apricot and soy to heal flakiness and roughness while collagen, silk and elastin fiber activate to form a physical moisture barrier keeping the skin supple and healthy. - leave on 4 minutes - I absolutely love the texture of this mask and it really feels like it is working hard to moisturize your skin!  Available from The Shopping Channel - www.theshoppingchannel.com

Origins Drink Up 10 minute mask to quench skin's thirst - 75ml - $25 - contains Algae Extracts and Apricot Kernel Oil - leave on (duh) 10 minutes - you can really smell the apricot in this mask which I love and the concept of it quenching my skin's thirst amuses me, I imagine my skin with a little straw drinking it...I have issues, I know... and if you are looking for something even more heavy duty there is also a Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask for the same price.

Lise Watier Skin Destress Moisturizing Mask - 75ml - $29 - leave on 10 minutes - this is from the collection that came out in the spring, if you combine it with the scrub beforehand, you won't believe how soft your skin feels after the mask!  I like that this is a moisturizing mask for all skin types - which might mean that it's not intensive enough for really dry skin - but for skin that is just needing some extra moisture on occasion, it's perfect!

So is there an amazing moisturizing mask that I'm missing out on? Fill me in!

- Lisamarie -

Shop, save money and support a great cause - H&M and WW4W!

Looks like fun, if you are going to be in the area be sure to check it out and report back!

- Lisamarie -