This week I'm obsessed with... Givenchy Mister Perfect!

If you are a slob like me there are certain things in life you can't imagine living without - up to now it was my Tide To Go Stick which really is the greatest invention ever! Great news, I have now found an equivalent product for my face:

Givenchy Mister Perfect - $33 - corrects the slightest makeup slip-up with the greatest of precision to make you look flawless. Comes with four interchangeable cores that fit into clear compartment on the end of the pen - it's recommended that you use each core for a specific function: one for retouching the eyes; one for the lips etc. The remover itself contains a soothing fig extract that moisturizes, comforts and refreshes while it's touching up and is even effective on waterproof makeup.

I am forever smearing my mascara by blinking too soon after applying so this tool has been a godsend - I no longer have to walk around looking like a slightly (fine, who are we kidding) - incredibly deranged bag-lady!

Of course Mister Perfect is just the newest clever member of the "Mister" line - also available is:

Mister Light - $37 - for reviving the complexion and brightening the eyes with a touch of light wherever needed.

Mister Eyebrow - $26 - a transparent fixing pencil for keeping the eyebrows in line with all day hold.

Mister Bright - $37 - a pearlescent touch brush that lights up the skin with an iridescent veil.

Mister Mat - $36 - offers an all day, perfect matte finish for your complexion.

Mister Lash Booster - $33 - a booster serum that combines a fortifying care formula with a massaging applicator for denser, more resilient and more numerous lashes.

Available exclusively at Sephora.

- Lisamarie -

Marmalade the cat reviews Philips Satinelle Soft and declares all humans crazy!

Greetings minions - I am back once again to point out another folly you humans insist on partaking in - fur removal.

I can't even pretend to understand it, my human spends copious amounts of time petting my fur and telling me how beautiful it is and then an equal amount of time behind closed doors using sticky stuff to rip her fur off, smelly stuff to dissolve it and flashing lights to kill it. Not that it would ever look as nice as mine no matter how much she let it grow, but it still seems like a waste. Be that as it may, my human has been using something lately that doesn't make her yell "ouch", smell nasty or make weird beeping noises:

Philips Satinelle Soft Sensitive Total Body Epilator  - $69.99 - perfectly removes hair (as short as 0.5mm) with hypo-allergenic discs making it great for sensitive skin, lasts longer and leaves your skin irritation free and ready to go. With 2 speed settings that offer extra gentle or extra efficient epilation. As well, the Satinelle Soft is equipped with a double waved massage roller that minimizes the pulling sensation and an ice glove that soothes skin after epilation. Prep skin for epilation with the exfoliating glove and trim the bikini line with the comb attachment. The shaving head attachment perfectly follows the contours of the bikini line and underarms for a smooth, close shave on sensitive skin.

Noz evil machine, you willz not be having my fur!!!!

The rest of you furless wonder want-to-bes can pick it up at major retailers any time now - I will be sleeping with one eye open while it's around that's for sure!

- Marmalade -

Avon Hawaiian Glow Makeup Collection

Time for some summer pretty from Avon with a collection that highlights bronzed skin, sun-kissed eyes, coral nails and peachy lips:

Hawaiian Shores Bronzing Petals - $15 - for a beautiful sunswept glow.

True Color Eyeshadow Duo in Hawaiian Glow or Ocean Shores - $7.99

Glazewear Lip Gloss in Peach Fizz, Mauve Sequin and Coral Reef - $7.99

Nailwear Pro+ Nail Enamel in Coral Reef and Venus - $6.99

Glimmersticks Diamonds Eye Liner in Flashy Copper and Blue Flare - $7.99

Fancy patterned palettes and coral - I'm in!

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

- Lisamarie -

Essie Summer 2012 Collection

Craving some summer colour? Then you will want to check out this collection - available now, each polish is brighter and prettier than the last!

Fear Or Desire - bright orange

Off The Shoulder - scorching hot pink

Cascade Cool - frosty shimmery carnation pink

Bikini So Teeny - lustrous sky blue

All Tied Up - molten bronze

Mojito Madness - party lime

- Lisamarie -

The Body Shop - Lily Cole Cruelty Free Makeup Collection

A new, limited edition and cruelty free makeup range has been launched as part of The Body Shop's collaboration with Lily Cole to celebrate their against animal testing ethos. Of course it contains no animal products or has ever been tested on them. - Check it out, cruelty free has never been so glamourous!

Mini Hi-Shine - $5 - in 4 shades: Go Pink, Go Wild, Go Play and Go Naked - a wet-look gloss with a fun and fruity flavour.

Puff On Radiance - $22 - leaves a pink-toned, luminescent finish perfect for the face, cheeks and decolletage.

Lip & Cheek Dome - $10 - in Pinch Me Pink and Crazy for Coral - with a creamy gel formula that can be applied directed to lips and cheeks.

Pearl Radiance Primer - $22 - radiant, light diffusing pearls hydrate and perfect the complexion. Use before foundation or on its own.

Liquid Eyeliner - $15 - dramatically violet colour with a fine tipped felt applicator - smudge proof and easy to apply.

Shimmer Cubes - $22 - in Think Pink, Live Lilac, Go Violet and Tint It Pink. Crease resistant and suitable for contact lens wearers.

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

- Lisamarie -

Nifty notions - Perfect Pieces offers braids for the braidless!

Most of the time I really appreciate my short hair - it dries quickly, is easy to take care of and doesn't overheat my head on hot days. There are times though that I envy the over-haired for their ability to do cool, trendy things with their locks like the popular boho braid.

Now I can have the best of both worlds thanks to Perfect Pieces Braided Headband - $12.95 - in 10 shades: Midnight Dreams, Hot Chocolate, Traditional Girl, Irish Eyes and Bet On Red (above) as well as Touch Of Gold, Au Natural, Sweet Chocolate Blonde, Butterscotch Ripple and Blonde Bombshell.

It's lined with elastic so it's very comfortable and you can see how well it matches with my hair - you'd never know it isn't actually mine!

Available now at Trade Secrets - www.tradesecrets.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Beat the heat with a spritz of Dermaglow, Avene, LUSH and Etival!

Have you ever noticed that when it's really hot out and you're walking by kids playing with a hose they can somehow sense that you want them to spray you with the hose and of course then they never do - the little monsters will only spray you when it's 30 below or you're wearing silk which means any water spraying that's going to happen in your life needs to come from you and who knows where your hose has been so why not try one of these instead - store it in the fridge and you will really be thanking me on hot days!

Dermaglow Energizing Beauty Mist - 100ml - $40 - a multi-mineral blend cooling complex with hyaluronic acid  that gives your skin an instant pick-me-up that is suitable for all complexion types. Offering the benefits of a toner and a serum, it increases hydration while removing excess oil and helps to tighten the appearance of pores. The exclusive blend of peppermint, basil and grapefruit essential oils wakes up your skin with a burst of freshness and smell amazing!

Not only is it great for instant freshness, I've also been using a spritz of it to set my makeup!

Avene Thermal Spring Water - 150ml - $16.50 - rich in silicate and trace elements that help cool, soothe, protect, purify, calm and soften the skin and is especially beneficial for hyper sensitive, allergic and irritated skin with a low salt mineral content that won't dry it out.

LUSH Breath Of Fresh Air - 100ml - $8.95, 250ml - $19.95 - with a blend of ingredients inspired by the sea including fresh seawater which gently cleanses, seaweed extract to soften and provide essential vitamins while minerals and rose absolute and aloe vera soothes dry areas. Suitable for all skin types, but is particularly beneficial for faces that have been ravaged by the elements. A gentle spray refreshes you when you need it most and brings all the nutrients of the sea directly to your skin.

Available in-store as well as online at www.lush.ca

Etival Ener-C Mist - 120ml - $25 - an ultra-hydrating spray that improves the texture, energizes the look and helps to minimize the appearance of pores. As well, it brightens dull skin and protects it from environmental stresses. uses MULTI-PRO, Vitamin C Ester and Ginseng Extract to stimulate cell turnover, improve cell function, facilitate the removal of toxins and increase oxygen availability to the skin.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart.

- Lisamarie -

Lighten up your cleanser for summer - mark., Sephora, Philosophy and Cellnique!

mark. Act Normal Daily Foaming Cleanser - 150ml - $10 - the newest addition to the super fruits and super foods skin care line is this rich, foaming cleanser that removes dirt, makeup and oil without over-drying your skin. Formulated with antioxidant-rich cranberry and goji berry, it purifies and refreshes skin, leaving it feeling soft, smooth and moisturized. The only disappointment for me is it doesn't smell like the fruits it contains!

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

Sephora Purifying Cleansing Gel - 125ml - $14 -a soap and parben free cleanser that cleans and purifies the skin without drying or irritation. Combines Desert date extract, a nourishing oil and Gypsophilia extract, for its gentle cleansing with HydroSenn+ to leave skin clean and hydrated for a fresh, glowing complexion. With a light pleasant scent, it's good for all skin types.

Available at Sephora and sephora.com (obviously)

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Foaming Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover - 210ml - $26 - if you're already a fan of the Purity Made Simple cleanser but always wished that it foamed, you wish has been granted! With all the same effective dirt, oil, impurities and makeup removing benefits of the original with the added bonus of a fresh, lightweight foam that rinses completely clean and leaves even oily skin feeling clean and refreshed.

Available at Sephora and select The Bay and Shoppers Drug Mart stores.

Cellnique Intensive Hydrating Gel Wash - 200ml - $38 - a gentle and non-comedogenic facial wash designed for dry, sensitive and mature skin. Cleanse, condition and revitalize with this cleanser’s unique compound of skin-smart ingredients, Purslane Extract, Green Tea Extract and Chamomile Extract. It sweeps away impurities without drying out and irritating the skin, protects skin from free radical damage and collagen depletion and helps reduce fine lines, wrinkles, discolouration and loss of elasticity. Bonus points, it smells great!

Find it online at www.cellnique.com

- Lisamarie -