Easy skin protection day and night from Nivea Q10plus!

Taking care of your skin doesn't have to be complicated - can't be bothered with a bunch of products? Rather then not do anything cut it down to 2 easy steps twice a day with easy to use day and night creams from Nivea Q10plus - enriched with an anti-aging formula containing energy coenzyme Q10 and creatine to visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

In the morning cleanse and then apply:

Nivea Q10plus Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream SPF 30 - 50ml - $19.99 -  offers intense moisture while protecting from the sun with SPF 30 to help keep skin looking healthy and youthful. 

Then at night wash off the day and follow with:

Nivea Q10plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Care - 50ml - $19.99 - moisturizes and rejuvenates skin's appearance while sleeping to wake up to smoother, younger-looking skin in the morning.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Mascara Monday - waterproof formulas from Fusion Beauty, Avon and Mary Kay!

If there's one thing we need during these hot sticky days is mascara that won't go sliding down our faces when the temperature rises which means a waterproof formula is in order! My picks:

Fusion Beauty Lash Fusion XXL Dramatically Volumizing Waterproof Mascara - $28 - revitalize, maximize and boost lashes with an enriching, newly waterproof version of their bestselling formula - for lashes that are as strong as they are long!

Available at Murale stores across Canada.

Avon Wash Off Waterproof Mascara - $10 - stays put through hot and steamy days and then easily washes away with soap and water!

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

Mary Kay Lash Love Waterproof Mascara - $21 - defines, defends and delivers voluminous lashes with a waterproof formula that is tear and humidity-proof and a flexible, sculpted brush that separates and coats even fine, hard-to-reach lashes.

Available from your Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant - if you don't have one you can fine one at - www.marykay.ca or 1-866-455-5454.

- Lisamarie -

Summer ravaged hair needs a visit to Royal Blush Salon in Toronto!

Pakistan's loss is Toronto's gain as Nida Rizki joins the staff of Royal Blush Salon in downtown Toronto. Nida has a real gift for turning dry, frazzled, frizzy hair into a sleek, shiny waterfall of locks - as you can see left and is also happy to share her at home tips to help keep it that way.

Like, did you know that using a natural oil such as coconut olive or almond for 20 minutes on your scalp and through the lengths of your hair before each shampoo helps maintain your lustre and strengthens the hair shaft - now you do and you're welcome!

When I went in to see Nida I had a little bit of frizziness but my main problem was lackluster colour. Nida performed some hair-magic and brightened up my washed out auburn locks with this brilliant red from Luocolour by L'Oréal Professionnel and then added L'Oréal Professionnel platinum highlights for some extra pizazz - it's amazing how soft and shiny it looks!

I asked Nida for her best summer hair tip and it was surprising uncomplicated: Make sure that you keep your hair clean and hydrated. Use a clarifying shampoo to cleanse your hair of sweat and dust and a deep moisturizing conditioner to replenish lost moisture and to protect your hair from sun damage. 

 

L'Oréal Professionnel makes a great summer line - Solar Sublime - the Shampoo - 250ml - $20 - offers intensive cleansing and nourishing action to counteract the drying effect of sun, salt and chlorine, especially developed for highlighted or sensitised hair. Enriched with a nutritive oil and an anti-oxydant vitamin E derivative, the formula cleanses the hair fibre, while providing conditioning nourishment to remain supple, replenished and radiant; while the Masque - 200ml - $25 - moisturizes the scalp and deeply conditions and nourishes the hair to add softness and shine and intense post-sun nourishment.

You'll find Nida and the Royal Blush Salon at 47 Colbourne Street in Toronto - www.royalblush.ca - 416-304-1814 - her pricing is very reasonable: cut, wash and blowdry - $50 and up; root touchup: $60; full colour: $65 and up; and highlights/lowlights/balayage/ombre and all specialty colour: starts at $100 - the salon also specializes in laser so Nida can fix your hair on the top and then you can get rid of the rest while your at it! And you can see more of Nida's work on her facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/nidarizkisalon

 

- Lisamarie -

Fragrant Friday - NEST Citrine

NEST Citrine - 50ml EDP - $78, 8ml Rollerball - $30 - a bright, refreshing and sparkling fragrance with a top note of lemon blossom; heart notes of lotus flower, freesia and dew drop accord; and a base of precious woods.

The scent is crisp and lovely but I must admit, like with all the NEST fragrances, my favourite thing about it is the striking bottle which is inspired by the works of 18th Century British artist Mary Delany, and really makes the bottle a work of art!

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Indulge yourself with The Body Shop Pinita Colada body care range!

The Body Shop presents a cocktail of exotic coconut & zingy pineapple making everyday happy hour for your skin with their new Pinita Colada body care collection:

Body Butter - 200ml  - $21 - quenches dehydrated skin with 24 hours of moisture.

Exfoliating Cream Body Scrub - 250ml - $22 - a refreshing, lightweight exfoliator with real shredded coconut that leaves skin softer and smoother.

Body Wash - 250ml - $10 - a refreshing body cleanser with a cooling lather that washes away the heat of the day.

Body Sorbet - 250ml - $16 - lightweight and hydrating for a cooling burst of fresh moisture.

Available now for a limited time at The Body Shop stores across Canada and online at www.thebodyshop.ca.

- Lisamarie -

MAC Vampify Lipgloss - with swatches!

MAC Vamplify Lipgloss - $24 - is back with seven new hues joining the lineup each loading lips with that same delicious shine for more vamp than ever:

She-Rebel - dark blue purple
Peer Pressure - intense red burgundy
Anything But Demure - mauvey nude
What’s Going On? - hot intense fuchsia
How Chic Is This? - violet purple
Spanking Haute - pinky nude
Saucy Miss - blue
Absolute Score - smoky stone
Sway To The Sound - soft purple
Acting On Impulse - deep turquoise blue
Smart Aleck - intense true red
With Gusto - deep plum
Modern Drama - dark plum
Tuned In - mid-tone rosy nude

Fab Tested - dirty rose

Push Some Buttons - intense orange red

What I like about the Vampify glosses is they go on like a liquid lipstick with really good coverage but with the shininess of a gloss! 

Available now at MAC counters across North America and online at www.maccosmetics.com.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - mark. Lash Is More Faux Eyelashes!

mark. Lash Is More Easy-On Faux Eyelashes - $18 - offers 2 lash looks in one package: Anytime Impact (synthetic hair) with amped-up length and After-Dark Drama (natural hair) with extreme fullness - and don't throw them away when done, each pair can be worn up to 3 times!

And help lashes stay, not stray with mark. Adhere And Now Faux Eyelash Adhesive - 7g - $10 - a hypoallergenic, clear glue that goes on easily and keeps lashes firmly attached.

Find false lashes hard to apply? mark. Celebrity Makeup Artist Kelsey Deenihan offers up 3 tips to easy application:

1) Size - use a pair of manicure scissors to snip off the portion of the faux lash that's too long for your lash line.

2) Prep - wait 30 seconds for the glue to become tacky before applying the lash to your eye.

3) Place - using tweezers to hold the lash as you adhere it will help you get the strip as close as possible to your natural lash line.

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

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Skin Authority Beauty Infusion Turmeric & Blueberry Brightening!

Skin Authority Beauty Infusion Turmeric & Blueberry Brightening - 30ml - $69 - concentrates the power of curcumin found in turmeric and antioxidants extracted from blueberry to help fade the appearance of dark spots and discolouration. the formula also contains abyssinian, meadowfoam, avocado, jojoba and vitamin E - and is super light so can easily be used under your regular moisturizer and you won't even know it's there!

Part of the new Skin Authority Beauty Infusion Collection that infuses ancient Ayurvedic inspired base formulas with targeted natural actives to transform the healthy appearance of skin without the use of parabens, dyes, fragrances or animal testing. Other infusions available include:

Quinoa & Avocado Hydrating - concentrates the power of quinoa protein and avocado oil to reduce the appearance of fine lines and make skin feel more hydrated and smooth.

Swertia Chirata Anti-Aging - concentrates pure actives from the Himalaya native swertia chirata to help improve the look of photo aged skin, vertical wrinkles, lip contour wrinkles and roughness.

Probiotics Clarifying - concentrates the power of friendly bacteria to help increase skin clarity, normalize pH balance and combat the appearance of inflammation, dry patches, rosacea, breakouts and large pores.

Available now at Murale stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -