Unleash the force of nature on your skin with emerginC Rawceuticals!

Caryl Baker Visage has partnered with skin care brand emerginC to launch one of the first skin care lines in Canada to feature new cold pressed technology - Rawceuticals - a revolutionary range of advanced skin care that blends a wide variety of pure, active cold pressed plant extracts with naturally-derived cosmeceutical ingredients. Each product is crafted in small batches to ensure freshness and effectiveness and allows ingredients to be extracted in their purest form with no oxidation so that its vital vitamins, minerals, proteins, enzymes and nutrients are kept intact.

Available in the collection:

Clean - Wet/Dry Cleanser - 118ml - $60 - a unique anhydrous cleansing oil that effectively deep cleans both dirt and makeup while helping to restore skin’s moisture balance.

To use, just dispense 2-3 pumps into hands and massage onto dry skin for 30 seconds. Add a few drops of water and continue massage over skin. Rinse thoroughly with warm water or use with raw cloth for more in depth cleansing. 

Contains 97% cold pressed, 95% organic Sunflower Seed Oil - rich in omega 6 & 9 to help restore natural moisture and nourish skin;
PhytoVie Defense Urban Shield Co-polymer - a biodegradable, botanical-based polymer made from brassica campestris and aleurites fordi oil co-polymer that stays on the skin longer to defend against pollution and help restore and hydrate skin; and
hemp seed oil - helps to improve elasticity, reduce the appearance of pore size, balance sebum and shield against the risks of UVA and UVB sun damage by protecting skin from free radical damage; 
as well as: sesame seed oil, aloe leaf extract, argan oil, avocado oil, cinnamomum camphora wood oil and macadamia seed oil.

Boreal Tonic - Forest Bark Facial Toner - 118ml - $58.50 - a unique soothing, remineralizing face toner crafted to sooth, nourish and tone skin after cleansing. Can be used throughout the day to rehydrate skin.

Contains 70% organic and 1% cold pressed ingredients including:
borealine hydra - a mix of 4 actives obtained from red maple, black spruce, yellow birch and jack pine barks that provides stable and long-lasting hydration to the skin and helps combat signs of premature aging and improves skin’s elasticity;
Argentière icecap water - has very high levels of minerals, especially calcium and silicium that help to rejuvenate and hydrate skin; and
basil - an antibacterial and antioxidant-rich, natural source of vitamin K that clarifies the skin and reduces the appearance of inflammation;
as well as: glycerin and witch hazel water.

Blend - Black Cumin, Hemp & Kakadu Plum Pressed Defense Moisturizer - 50ml - $150 - rich and nourishing, it defends against environmental aggressions, evens skin tone and texture and fights the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, moisturizes, nourishes, soothes and fights the appearance of aging skin.

Contains 67% organic & cold pressed and 61% fair trade & virgin ingredients including:
PhytoVie Defense - a botanical-based polymer made from brassica campestris and aleurites fordi oil co-polymer (tung wood + rapeseed oil) that stays on the skin longer to defend skin against pollution and help restore and hydrate;
kakadu plum - a powerful antioxidant high in vitamin C that helps protect against free radicals and environment stressors such as extreme weather and pollution which may lead to premature aging, dryness and skin irritation;
black cumin seed oil - helps to firm, moisturize, nourish and smooth skin;
hemp seed oil - helps to improve elasticity, reduce the appearance of pore size, balance sebum and shield against the risks of UVA and UVB sun damage by protecting skin from free radical damage;
chia seed extract - high in vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids which helps protect and repair skin against free radical damage; and
tomato seed extract - high in vitamins A and C to help tighten pores, reduce breakouts and even skin tone.

Eye & Lip Craft - Pressed Coco-Carrot Eye & Lip Moisturizer - 15ml - $100 - a nourishing, active “pressed” moisturizer for both the eye area and lips that help soothe, combats environmental stress-es, defends against environmental aggressions, and fights the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Contains 55% organic & cold pressed and 51% fair trade & virgin ingredients including:
PhytoVie Defense - a biodegradable, botanical-based polymer made from brassica campestris and aleurites fordi oil co-polymer which stays on the skin longer to defend skin against pollution and help restore and hydrate;
fair trade virgin cocoa butter - a natural moisturizer high in fatty acids, antioxidants, and caffeine to help moisturize, protect, and repair skin against sun damage and even out skin tone;
black cumin seed oil - an antioxidant rich oil which helps to firm, moisturize, nourish, and smooth skin;
hemp seed oil - high in lineoleic acid, it helps to improve elasticity, reduce the appearance of pore size, help balance sebum and shield against the risks of UVA and UVB sun damage by protecting skin from free radical damage; and
carrot seed oil - helps condition and nourish the skin, making it excellent for dryness and sensitivity;
as well as: shea butter, coconut oil, hydrolyzed quinoa, hydrolyzed rice protein and hydrolyzed amaranth protein.

Red Berry Dual Mask & Gommage - Remineralizing Raspberry, Red Maple & Avocado - 50ml - $75 - a two-in-one product that works either as a nourishing, hydrating, remineralizing mask or as a gentle clarifying and remineralizing scrub.

To use as an exfoliant - gently massage over damp skin for up to 3 minutes then remove thoroughly. Or as a mask - apply and leave on 10 minutes, until dry. After 10 minutes, rub in a circular motion in the T-zone or all over face until product crumbles off. Remove excess with warm water.

Contains 73% organic, 11.5% raw minerals including: 
cold-processed crafting borealine hydra - a mix of 4 actives obtained from red maple, black spruce, yellow birch and jack pine barks that provides stable and long-lasting hydration to the skin and helps prevent premature aging and to improve skin’s elasticity;
raspberry seed powder - a rich source of vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, C, K and B-6, iron, magnesium, manganese and antioxidants;
finely milled pumice - from volcanic rock that is a naturally occurring and an effective exfoliator to help remove dead skin cells and purify pores; and
kaolin - a natural clay mineral which helps re-mineralize, absorb oil and control excess sebum secretion. 

Raw Cloth - Pure, Clean, Soft Fiber Cloth - 2 cloths - $28.50 - a revolutionary, biodegradable face cloth derived from 100% wood fiber sourced from sustainably managed forests. Incredibly soft when wet, this one-of-a- kind cloth rinses 99.9% bacteria free and can be used over 1,000 times.

Drop by any Caryl Baker Visage Face Spa in Ontario or Alberta for a free 15-minute mini facial and experience the line in person or find it online at carylbakervisage.com.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - Avon Anew Platinum Eye & Lip Cream

Avon Anew Platinum Eye & Lip Cream - 15g - $45 - a dual-purpose treatment for eyes and lips  formulated with Paxillium Technology to boost the production of paxillin by 60% and help restore youthful cell shape. 

What's really nice about this cream  is you don't have to wait forever to see results - in just 3 days, the skin around the eye area looks and feels more elastic and deep lines above and below lips visibly fill in. In 2 weeks, it smoothes the look of thin, wrinkled skin on eyelids and the contour and shape of lips is visibly improved.

It also comes with a dual-tip precision applicator - with a rounded silvery tip on one end that helps cool and refresh eye area; and a flat tip on the other end that evenly applies cream on and around lips. 

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

- Lisamarie -

Elizabeth Grant Collagen Re-Inforce 3D with Torricelumn

Elizabeth Grant Collagen Re-Inforce 3D with Torricelumn presents a line of products specifically designed to help preserve and encourage firmness in the skin with a synergistic combination of advanced actives, phyto-collagen, marine collagen, bio-advanced peptides and Torricelumn to help reduce the visible signs of aging for skin that looks more hydrated, firmer and less lined.

Available in the collection are: Advanced Face Lift Day Cream - 50ml - $80, Advance Face Lift Night Cream - 50ml - $90, Multi-Correction Anti-Wrinkle Serum - 45ml - $60, Crepey Eye Lift - 30ml - $40, Wrinkle and Lift Lip Serum - 15ml - $30, Lift Body Cream - 400ml - $70 and my fave:

Neck & Decollete Cream - 100ml - $70 - a multi-faced cream that helps to restore the skin's tone and elasticity - visibly firming, tightening and improving the appearance of the neck, jaw and decollete area - creating a lifting effect while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The important thing to remember with neck creams is the proper way to apply - always massage in an upward direction to help gravity along!

Available now online at The Shopping Channel - theshoppingchannel.com and elizabethgrant.com.

- Lisamarie -

Nuxe Nuxuriance Ultra offers global anti-aging!

Nuxe has unveiled it's latest botanical innovation - Nuxuriance Ultra - a line of anti-aging, replenishing skincare with a formula containing millions of intelligent botanical cells - the saffron and bougainvillea bi-floral cell - that encapsulates active molecules to strengthen the synergy of their action and when released in the deepest layers of the epidermis, target and help to stimulate the skin's major cells continuously for 12 hours.

Resulting in skin that acts and looks younger - the formula works on all signs of aging including: reduction in number of wrinkles, denser skin, enhanced radiance, reshapes the oval of the face and lifts facial features.

Available in the collection:

Nuxuriance Ultra Serum - 30ml - $70

Nuxuriance Ultra Fluid Cream - 50ml - $67 - for normal to combination skin

Nuxuriance Ultra Rich Cream - 50ml - $67 - for dry to very dry skin

Nuxuriance Ultra Night Cream - 50ml - $67

Nuxuriance Ultra Eye and Lip Contour - 15ml - $55

The the line also becomes a pampering experience thanks to the wonderful sweet fruity floral scent on a musky woody base - making it a treat for all the senses!

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart, Pharmaprix, Jean Coutu, Familiprix, Uniprix, Brunet and Murale stores as well as select The Bay stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - Guerlain Orchidée Impériale The Eye and Lip Cream

Guerlain Orchidée Impériale The Eye and Lip Cream - 15ml - $235 -
brightens and refreshes eyes while hydrating and plumping up the look of lips to make them appear firmer and more clearly defined.

Enhanced with Guerlain's proprietary  revitalizing gold orchid technology which is  based on the longevity of several specially selected types of orchids including the rare gold orchid flower. With a  fresh, soothing texture, it supports anti-aging while brightening, smoothing, and instantly redefining the appearance of the contours around the eyes and lips for skin that looks fresher and firmer.

Available now at Guerlain counters across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Cheek and lip colour that sticks from Smashbox, Mary Kay and The Body Shop!

Feel like your skin is lacking lustre or has the back-to-school blahs? Then liven it up with a bit of colour! I can't be bothered to carry a lot of makeup - my purse is already giving me back problems, so I love a product that multi-tasks! Any of these can be used on your lips and cheeks to add some illuminating glow that will make you sparkle and shine (metaphorically not literally - they'll actually make you glow in a very natural and flattering way)!

Smashbox L.A. Lights Blendable Lip & Cheek Colour Stick - $36 - in 5 shades: Hollywood & Highlight - sheer pink pearl, Beverly Hills Blush - peachy pink with gold shimmer, Silver Lake Sunset - warm coral, Venice Beach Bronze - soft bronzy shimmer, Malibu Berry - rich berry - a multi-purpose colour for cheeks and lips that gives you a natural-looking, West Coast glow inspired by the light from L.A.'s "magic hour". Infused with a lightweight, brightening formula that feels like your own skin - only more illuminated. and a double-ended design that features a flat buffing sponge on one end and a curved dome on the other for blending on-the-go looks.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart, Sephora, sephora.ca and smashbox.com.

 

Mary Kay At Play Lip & Cheek Stick - $12 - in 2 shades: Razzleberry and Peach Pop - with a super-portable tube containing a soft, creamy, buildable texture that does double-duty for cheeks that glow and a pout that's picture-perfect.

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

The Body Shop Honey Bronze Highlighting Dome - $16 - in 3 shades: 01 Champagne, 02 Peachy Pink, 03 Bronze - highlights cheeks with a natural looking flush of warm shimmer with a creamy, lightweight texture that glides onto skin for a soft finish with a delicious honey fragrance and is easy to blend.

And you can feel as good as you look, it's enriched with Community Fair Trade Honey from Ethiopia.

Available at The Body Shop and thebodyshop.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer - with swatches!

Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer - $8.99 - in 12 shades: 100 Phenomenal, 101 Celestial, 102 Nova, 201 Solstice, 300 Out of This World, 301 Galaxy, 303 Apocaliptic, 400 Big Bang, 401 Aurora, 501 Stellar, 502 Light Year, 701 Stargazer - with pure colour pigments and a creamy, conditioning formula that offers colour, shine and comfort with real lasting power!

Be super demure with nude-rose 301 Galaxy

or go full out fuchsia with 303 Apocaliptic

 

Unlike some cream lipsticks which I find start to feel dry and tight on the lips, this Rimmel one is very hydrating and not only did the colour last for ages but so did the moisture!

Available now at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

 

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Buxom Full-On Lip Cream in Cherry Flip!

Buxom Full-On Lip Cream - $23 - a creamy lip gloss with no shimmer, glimmer or glitter just velvety-smooth color with intoxicating shine.

With hyaluronic filling spheres that infuse lips with moisture for creamy soft perfection and the look of a full, extra-kissable pout and Vitamins A & E  to help keep the skin supple, yet protected.

What I especially like is the fun tingling sensation which reminds you the gloss is hard at work and freaks the hell out of my husband when I kiss him!

In 10 shades: Kir Royale - rich wine, Mai Tai - vivid coral, Lavender Cosmo - lilac pink, White Russian - nude pink, Creamsicle - peach sorbet, Mudslide - petal pink, Purple Haze - rich grape, Pink Lady - electric pink, Berry Blast - vivid fuchsia - and my new love:

Cherry Flip - which even though describe as red poppy, is nowhere near that dramatic on the lips making it  a very wearable everyday shade!

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Procure a perfect pucker with Avon, LUSH and Sircuit Skin!

Fall lips will be with us soon and the trend this year is dark - super dark - which I like but it does require a little more lip prep because nothing looks worse with dark lipstick then chapped lips underneath!

Luckily it's an easy fix with an exfoliator and moisturizer - use them before you go to bed and wake up ready for action! Here a few products that are getting my lips fall ready:

Avon Ultra Color Rich Lip Exfoliator - $7.99 - formulated with exfoliating particles that resurface and smooth away dry skin for softer lips; revitalize and restore lips for a healthy looking glow; and instantly moisturize and make lips feel smoother.

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

LUSH Mint Julips Lip Scrub - $8.95 - it's minty and chocolatey and all around delicious!  It contains peppermint oil which not only smells great but also makes your lips tingle a bit!

Sircuit Skin Suggah Anti-Aging Lip Treatment - 15ml - $42 - not only does it smell like delicious cake, it's a super emollient anti-aging and lip-plumping balm that instantly relieves lips by coating them with nutrient-rich, healing ingredients that eliminate peeling, cracking, and dehydration.

Available at eBeauty.ca

- Lisamarie -

LUSH Emotional Brilliance - it's not just makeup, it's therapy!

Do you usually pick cosmetic colours by coordinating them with your eyes, hair or wardrobe? LUSH has something new for you to try - colours that match your mood - which are easy to decide on as playing the Emotional Brilliance colour game! Meant to unveil the colours one should wear to fulfill a need, you just spin the wheel and choose the three colours that stand out at that moment - not because they are your favourite colours or because they match what you're wearing, but because you are drawn to them.

What makes it a game is that all the colours have names that signify needs - such as Confident, Take Control or Glamourous! The three chosen colours will then be placed in the middle of the wheel in the order they have been picked - the first one symbolizes your Strength or Weakness; the second your Subconscious Need; and the third is your Talent.

Change behavious and alter perceptions through makeup? Why not! You can play the Emotional Brilliance game in-store as well as online at www.lush.ca

Liquid Eyeliner - 8g - $22.95 - with two shades (Independent and Fantasy) with a no-smudge stay-put formula that sets as soon as you apply - the rest have a formula that won't set straight away so there is time to blend.

Cream Eyeshadow - 8g - $22.95 - contain a soothing rose petal infusion, skin-softening almond and jojoba oils, glycerine to help carry the colour beautifully over the eye and cupuacu butter to help set the colour pigment.

Liquid Lips - 8g - $22.95 - these well pigmented products contain a simple blend of organic jojoba oil, candelilla wax and rose wax which are intensely skin softening and soothing.

Feeling Younger Skin Tint - 20g - $18.95 - contains pigments that work as reflectors on the skin making it look bright and youthful. Use it as a highlighter on the brow bone and eyelid to open up the eye; on the cheekbones for a youthful glow; under the ye to minimize the appearance of dark circles; or on the decolletage for a sexy shimmer.

Charisma Skin Tint - 20g - $18.95 - with a blend of golden colours to wear under makeup to achieve a healthy warm glow - gives a bronzed effect to pale skin tones.

Both tints can be mixed with your foundation or moisturizer or use as a primer. They contain a softening and calming base of simmered oats, almond and jojoba oils, cocoa butter and orange flower water - to help remove unwanted shine.

Emotional Brilliance Translucent Powder - 20g - $18.95 - a talc based, ultra-fine light-reflecting face powder that's suitable for all skin types. Can be used over foundation to set it in place and create a shine-free finish or on its own to even out skin tone for a natural look. Contains softening jojoba oil for moisture and nourishment and to create a protective barrier between your face and the elements and no mineral oils or preservatives to irritate the skin.

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

- Lisamarie -

GOSH Blossom Collection Spring 2012

GOSH blooms for spring with soft and feminine colours in a small but pretty collection.

Trio Eye Shadow - $17 - Spring Passion 24 - dark purple, dusty green and taupe

Trio Eye Shadow - $17 - Love At First Sight 25 - peach, dusty purple and dusty pink

Intense Lip Colour - $15 - Innocent 302 or First Kiss 304

Nail Lacquer - $7 - Drizzle 609 - dusty mint, Blissful 610 - magenta or Raw Rose 611 - dusty rose - see swatches here.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart.

- Lisamarie -

New and Notable at Shoppers Drug Mart - La Roche-Posay, Nuxe, Almay and Revlon

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra - 40ml - $31 -  soothing skincare dedicated to allergic skin - contains only 15 ingredients - compared to the 30 found in most moisturizers including Neurosensine, a combination of two amino acids that sooth nerve endings, preventing a reducing sensitive skin reactions.  It is free of preservatives, parabens, fragrance, alcohol and lanolin. The packaging is air-tight so purity is guaranteed and there will be no oxidation.

Nuxe Nuxuriance Eyes & Lips - 15ml - $45 - contains 89% ingredients of natural origin and no paraben effective for all visible signs of aging on the contour of the eyes and lips: the eye contour is lifted, fine lines around the eyes are smoothed out and wrinkles are reduced, puffiness (natural caffeine), dark circles (maca root, corrector optical pigments) and pigmentary spots (bakau plant cells) are less apparent for luminous and more youthful eyes and the lip contour is redefined.  The cream itself is very light and not at all sticky and has the same lovely botanical type scent as the rest of the Nuxuriance line.

Almay Smart Shade Smart Balance Pressed Powder - $15.99 - instantly transforms into the ideal shade and has a skin balancing swirl formula contains microspheres to help keep your oily areas shine-free and dry areas softly hydrated. Interesting concept - I wonder how well it works - has anyone tried it?

Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss - $11.49 - they are supposed to have 5X more shine than patent leather - not that I've ever had the desire to have leather lips but what do I know?!  They come in: Crystal Lilac, Pink Ice, Strawberry, Peony, Hot Pink, Orchid, Rosepearl, Rosegold, Bordeaux, Fire, Papaya, Sunset Peach, Gold Dust, Sienna Sparkle and Bronze Shimmer.

- Lisamarie -

Guerlain adds an Eye & Lip cream to their Orchidée Impériale product line!

Already love the Guerlain Orchidée Impériale line?  Then you'll want to check out the new Eye & Lip Cream - 15ml - $200 - the benefits of the Orchid are now captured in an eye & lip cream.

The Orchid extract offers both protective and regenerative benefits to restore firmness, suppleness, density and hydration to these particularly delicate areas:
• Targets under-eye puffiness and dark circles with autofocus reflectors that light up the eye area.
• A tightening agent creates an instant rested look around the eyes.
• Crow's-feet are immediately smoothed.

Is $200 a crazy amount to pay for an eye cream?  Hey, if it works I don't think any amount is too much and it's certainly cheaper than plastic surgery!  I'm rather prone to high end skincare so I could see myself picking this one up!

Available now at Guerlain's Boutiques, Holt Renfrew, Ogilvy, Murale, The Bay, Sears and select Shoppers Drug Mart stores.

- Lisamarie -