This week I'm obsessed with... Smith Farms Marshmallow Face Cream!

Smith Farms Marshmallow Face Cream - 60ml - $26 - this Canadian made cream contains 47% organic ingredients including: aloe vera; sunflower, rice bran, jojoba and avocado oils; sugarmulse; shea butter; and mallow root extract.

A rich and fluffy cream that applies smoothly and absorbs quickly, leaving skin hydrated and protected without making it greasy. Mallow root extract gives the cream its mousse-like texture and most importantly, softens skin giving it a smoother, healthier feel. The addition of yeast derived collagen further moisturizes and helps strengthen skin while antioxidant rich rice bran oil helps heal and regenerate.

As a combo skinned person, I don't often use super moisturizing creams - the only exception to that is during the winter when the normal parts of my face tend to go dry and a little more moisture is in order! Even then, I avoid anything too thick or heavy because I hate the way that feels on my face.

Which is why I am totally in love with this cream, it really is fluffy like marshmallow whip without being the least bit heavy or greasy - score!

The only thing that might make it even better is if it smelled like marshmallows - they can work on that for the new and improved version...

Pick up your own online at www.smithfarmsproducts.com

- Lisamarie -

Shop MAC, Cook MAC!

Shop MAC - and I'm pretty sure they want you to take that literally... for the love of dog though, please blend your blush out better than these models did...

Eye Shadow X4 - $45
Shop & Drop
Hypnotizing - frosted greyed mauve (frost)
Sugar Snack - light pink (matte)
Power Boosted - violet (veluxe pearl)
Shop & Drop - deep blue (satin)

Call Me Bubbles
Call Me Bubbles - light tan (satin)
Fresh Daily - orange (frost)
Brash - frosty reddish copper (veluxe pearl)
Full of Flavour - coral (matte)

Colour Added
Laundry Daze - light yellow (satin)
Colour Added - bright yellow (veluxe pearl)
Self-Serve - deep grey (satin)
Pre-Packaged - muted turquoise (veluxe pearl)

Cremeblend Blush - $24
Optimistic Orange - bright orange
Florida - bright coral
Restores Dazzle! - rich plum

Lipstick - $17.50
Innocence, Beware! - light yellow pink (cremesheen)
Naughty Sauté - bright pepto pink (cremesheen)
Watch Me Simmer - bright pink-orange (amplified)
Quick Sizzle - bright pink (matte)
Dish It Up - berry pink (lustre)
Runaway Red - rich red-blue (satin)

Kissable Lipcolour - $22.50
Flaunting It - grey mauve
So Vain - muted dirty coral
Scan-delicious - blue fuchsia
Woo Me - light pinky nude
Enchantée - light blue pink

Cook MAC - I don't cook but if I thought a bunch of eggs might result in pots full of jewellery though I would reconsider my stance...

Studio Careblend Pressed - $27.50
Medium - soft creamy beige
Dark - deep caramel

Fluidline - $18
Midnight Snack - soft black
Wholesome - blackened brown
Added Goodness - blackened mauve

Opulash Mascara - $18
Bad, Bad, Black - black

Tendertone Lip Balm SPF 12 - $18
Hush, Hush - sheer gold with yellow gold pearl
Purring - sheer tangerine with pearl
Hot 'n' Saucy - soft cherry red
Tread Gently - soft lime green with yellow pearl

Nail Lacquer - $18
Al Fredo - bright acid green (creme)
Salad Dressed - midtone dirty aqua (creme)
Kid Orange - coral (creme)

Brushes
221 Pointed Liner - $21.50
129SH Powder/Blush - $41

Available February 9th at all counters and online at www.maccosmetics.com

- Lisamarie -

New and Notable at Shoppers Drug Mart - Lise Watier, Maybelline, StriVectin, Rimmel and ROC!

Lise Watier Age Control Supreme - the core of this anti-aging system incorporates the benefits of Labrador Tea from Canada's Boreal Forest along with other advanced ingredients - included in the line are:

Crystal Day Elixir - 15ml - $45 - this serum that shimmers with micro flecks of diamond and offers an immediate tightening effect, relaxes lines and superbly moisturizes the skin. Contains a natural complex of oats and currants, rich in polysaccharides, Omega 3 and Vitamin F; La Creme - Day and Night - 50ml - $78 - a rich and creamy moisturizer that leaves skin hydrated, supple and comfortable. Elasticity and firmness are visibly improved and skin appears smoother, plumper and infinitely more dense. Contains cells of Damask Rose plant; and Black Night Elixir - 15ml - $45 - a very funky looking black colour and shot with micro flecks of diamond, it disappears into the skin to strengthen and deeply moisturize during the night so you can wake up with skin that looks energized and rested. Contains a natural complex of hibiscus and blackcurrant rich in amino acids, Omega 3 and Vitamin F.

Maybelline Dream Nude Airfoam - 46g - $16.99 - air-infused foundation for a nude perfect finish - the picture on the display showed 12 shades but there only seemed to be 6 on the stand which were: porcelain, ivory, classic ivory, light beige, nude, creamy natural and natural beige - since they're all pretty light I'm sure there must be 6 more darker shades that they just hadn't put out yet.

Maybelline Dream LumiTouch Highlighting Concealer - $13.99 - illuminates and hides imperfections in 4 shades: radiant, ivory, nude and buff

Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush - $10.49 - feels lightweight like a powder yet melts into the skin like a cream in 10 shades: fresh pink, pink frosting, rose petal, peach satin, candy coral, pink plum, orchid hush, plum wine, coffee cake and hot tamale. And how much do you love the name - Bouncy Blush?! Bouncy Blush is my new favourite beauty term - replacing scrublet!

Unfortunately, there weren't testers available for any of the products so I can't give any sort of personal comment on the feel or look of any of them - I will keep stalking the display though in hopes of testers appearing!

StriVectin-EVGet Even Brightening Serum - 50ml - $99 - a highly potent, quick absorbing all-over face serum for mild to moderate age spots, sun spots and dark spots that brightens dull skin tones and visibly diminishes spots for clearer, brighter, younger-looking skin.

StriVectin-EV Get Even Spot Repair - 4ml - $56 - an ultra-concentrated formula in a targeted twist-pen applicator that targets dark, stubborn spots for exact treatment. Perfect for spots on hands and decolletage, it works together with the serum to boost and accelerate brightening benefits.
(also available at Murale, Sears, The Bay and www.theBay.ca)

Rimmel Scandal'Eyes Mascara - $10.99 - with a max density brush - 50% larger and meant to capture and plump every lash and a formula that is also being touted as supersized with 3x the collagen and keratin. You can check out my swatches from it here and see how you like the results!

ROC Complete Lift Volume Restorer - Day Lotion or Night Cream - 50ml - $49 -these two new products are  re-shaping, anti-aging creams that remodel, firm and smooth face, contours and neck. Contain volume-regenerating technology to help naturally restore the loss of facial volume elements. They will: redefine the shape of the face; cheekbones appear reshaped; cheeks look replumped and lifted; wrinkles and nasolabial folds are visibly smoothed; face and contours look redrawn and neck feels firmer.

- Bouncy Blush -

OPI Holland collection - I Have A Herring Problem, Dutch 'Ya Just Love OPI? and Pedal Faster Suzi! swatches

As promised, here are more swatches from the Spring/Summer 2012 OPI Holland collection.

I Have A Herring Problem - shimmery green-blue - I don't see the green, but I sure do love the shimmer!

Dutch 'Ya Just Love OPI? - plum - which I would have said was purple and looking at the picture, I realize I should have done 3 coats for full coverage!

Pedal Faster Suzi! - pink lavender shimmer - definitely pink and most definitely shimmer!

If you missed last week's swatches, you can find them here and there are more to come next week!

- Lisamarie -

Mascara Monday - Maybelline Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Mascara

Maybelline Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Mascara - 9.99 - in 3 washable shades: very black, blackest black and brownish black as well as 2 waterproof shades: blackest black and very black - with an innovative new formula that contains 4mm black fibers which stretch lashes longer than ever before. To also help with the lash building, it has a patented sealing formula - which stretches the lashes securely depositing fibers to each lash and a fiber-fix brush - with six different contact points with each lash for optimal fiber placement.

I love a lengthening mascara and this is a nice one - it goes on easily with no flaking and as you can see it gives nice length and definition.

It will give a bit of curl if you twist the brush when applying as you can see on the right.

This isn't the best length I've ever gotten out of a mascara but I think it's the best I've ever gotten out of one costing less than $10 - or even $20 for that matter... if you like a lengthening mascara, this one is worth a try!

- Lisamarie -

Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Spring 2012

A bright and bold limited edition collection inspired by 80's neon colours and her own custom body art.

Kat Von D True Romance Eyeshadow Palette - Mi Vida Loca - $41 - features eight vibrant neon shades of True Romance Eyeshadows: Altruism - pearl soft pink; Sparklehorse - hot pink with purple sparkle; Dublin - iridescent purple; Mad Max - matte sky blue; Drama For Yo Momma - shimmery kelly green; No Regrets - shimmery gold; Marya - shimmery vanilla; and Swan Song - iridescent peal. and an Autograph Pencil Eyeliner in Wonderchild - electric blue - in a silky-smooth eyeshadow formula that features rich, long-lasting pigments that effortlessly blend and layer.

Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Love Lipstick - $22 - in six shades: Jeffree - coral; Berlin - orange-red; Bow & Arrow - nude; Outlaw - deep blood red; Backstage Bambi - hot pink; and Lolita - dusty rose - with striking, long-lasting colour that won't smudge or migrate in a richly pigmented formulation that leaves you lips stained with a beautiful matte velvety finish that lasts for hours.

Kat Von D High Voltage Lacquer - $14 - in four shades: Wonderchild - shimmery vivid purple; Mad Max - shimmery royal blue; No Regrets - shimmery hot pink; and Sparklehorse - shimmery intense yellow - which are intensely pigmented with a bright, ultra-reflective finish and infused with tiny particles of shattered glass.

Kat Von D Triple Threat Tattoo Liners - $35 - the set contains three liners, each with a different innovative felt brush tip: Poetica - with a thick chiseled tip to create bold lines; Saint - with a skinny tip to create super precise slender lines; and Sinner - with a medium sized felt tip that is tapered to contour eyes. The trio offers extreme long-wear, waterproof, quick-dry and are the blackest of black liquid liners fitted with airtight caps to prevent them from drying out.

Available at Sephora and sephora.com

- Lisamarie -

New from Nicole by OPI for 2012!

Because I'm thoroughly convinced that everyone can use more nail polish in their life - check out the new shades Nicole by OPI has brought out to help you start off your new year with shine and sparkle!

A Lit-Teal Bit of Love - shiny aqua
A Million Sparkles - shimmery sea blue packed with sprinkles of rainbow glitter
Shoot for the Maroon - bold and beautiful burgundy
Vio-let’s Talk about Red - bodacious berry

Available for $10.99 each at Shoppers Drug Mart, Jean Coutu, Lowlaws and Walmart.

- Lisamarie -

These products from Stemulation, Garnier, Murad, Sukin and Serious Skin - will do your heavy lifting (but won't take out the garbage)!

Stemulation Rescue Repair - 50ml - $96 - a powerful hand and body treatment to visibly lift, firm and hydrate skin. It's designed to restore and renew areas of the hands, feet, knees elbows and decolletage, troubled with age spots, extreme dryness, loose skin and calluses with a powerful formula with proven age-defying ingredients to replenish the essential antioxidants and peptides your body needs for younger skin.

Stemulation products contain a unique derivative of growth factors from stem cells that can be absorbed directly into the skin as well as natural and organic ingredients proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve the tightening and firmness of skin tissue as well as diminish the appearance of sunspots.

Now available at Murale where you will also find the other products in the line: Facial Serum - 15ml - $135 and 30ml - $240 and Boost Creme - 15ml - $75 and 30ml - $140

Garnier Ultra-Lift Serum + Cream - 50ml - $22.99 - with 2X Pro-Retinol from nature (retinol and linoelic acid) it combines a concentrated serum and a daily moisturizer to help boost anti-wrinkle action and instantly give skin a firmer appearance. In 2 weeks, skin appears firmer, fine lines and wrinkles appear visibly reduced. Which really is a clever idea when you think about it - for most people a serum alone isn't enough moisture and you end up having to slap a moisturizer on top of it - this product eliminates the extra step!

Murad Resurgence Rejuvenating Lift for Neck and Decollete - 50ml - $55 - combats thinning skin, discoloration and sagging, providing an instant lift. With a botanical blend of ingredients including java plum, mango and banana pulp extracts that work together  in a collagen enhancing compound to improve elasticity to enhance smoothness and suppleness, plump and resurface skin. While bearberry and licorice root extracts lighten, brighten and even skin tone, reducing the appearance of spots and discoloration.

Available at Murale, Sephora and sephora.com

Sukin Purely Ageless Intensive Firming Serum - 30ml - $23.99 - a light gel-cream rich in natural actives, to gently firm, refine and leave skin feeling smooth. Contains argan oil, açai and goji fruit extracts that work to reduce the signs of aging and cocoa butter to lock in moisture to help protect skin from environmental conditions. What makes this brand great is what the products don't contain: parabens, artificial colours, petro-chemicals, mineral oils, synthetic fragrances or animal derivatives!

Available at health food and specialty stores across Canada - check out - http://www.sukinorganics.com/stores.asp to find one near you

Serious Skin Firma-Face XR Instant Temporary Invisible All Over Skin Tightener - 85g - $49.95 - an instant, temporary, all over skin tightener - within minutes wrinkles are temporarily smoother over, the skin is pulled tighter, pores appear to be shrunk closed, nose to mouth lines look diminished, under eye puffiness looks smoother and crows feet seem to disappear. What's different about it is rather than traditional tighteners that lay on top of the skin, this one is micronized which allows the firming ingredients to filter deep into the wrinkles, lines and pores to perform the firming benefits from within the imperfections to help re-connect and tighten the look of the skin's surface without the delicate topical film that can be easily disrupted by facial movements, creams and liquid makeup.

Available at The Shopping Channel - www.theshoppingchannel.com

- Lisamarie -