This week I'm obsessed with... Clinique Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum!

You have probably noticed the shiny look that everyone on screen and in the magazines seems to be sporting these days. I thought it meant that they weren't getting enough powder touch-ups but apparently looking shiny is a thing. 

I'm always willing to give a trend a try so I've been testing out different products that promise the "glazed donut" look and have come to the conclusion that I want to glow, not shine - which makes this new serum from Clinique perfect for my needs:

Clinique Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum - 30ml - $65, 50ml - $86 - a lightweight serum with a milky texture that gently exfoliates, hydrates and boosts radiance with a formula powered by 5% lactic acid (AHA), hyaluronic acid and vitamin C.

 

Exfoliates: promotes skin’s natural cell turnover to reveal fresher, smoother skin and help other ingredients absorb more easily. 

Hydrates: plumps up skin with a clinical increase in hydration. 

Brightens: helps boost skin’s glow.

 

I loves me a serum and a serum that does a whole bunch of things in one easy formula has a special place in my heart because it appeals to my innate laziness. It soaks in easily, gives a nice glow that looks healthy, not like I ran out of powder, and layers perfectly under makeup without piling. If you have dryer skin you can add a layer of Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator on top but my combination skin didn't need to, the serum added plenty of moisture that lasted all day. And of course as I expect with Clinique products it is allergy tested, 100% fragrance free and safe for sensitive skin.

 

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart and Sephora stores across Canada and online at clinique.ca and amazon.ca. 

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - skin care sets for every budget from Vivier, Clinique and BYOMA!

Vivier Hydration Gift Set - $332 (a $426 value) - a luxurious collection of hydrating and rejuvenating products to deeply moisturize, enhance elasticity, and promote a radiant, youthful complexion. Includes: C E Peptides - 30ml - designed to reduce any further signs of aging with a serum that contains 10% vitamin C, vitamin E, and a combination of 3 peptides to protect, correct, brighten and nourish the skin; Daily Age Defying Moisturizer - 55 ml - a lightweight moisturizing day cream formulated with antioxidants and moisturizers to increase smoothness while diminishing the signs of aging; and Ultra Hydrating Mask - 60ml - a nourishing mask formulated with vitamin E, sweet almond extract, and shea butter to soothe and protect the skin from dehydration and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles - along with a card with information on exactly how to use the products.

If you aren't familiar with the Vivier line this is also a great set to buy for yourself - this is a nice intro set to 3 of their best products - especially the moisturizer, it is amazing - hydrating without being the least bit greasy - it just soaks right in like a dream!

Available exclusively at participating clinics in Canada and the US - find one near you here.

Clinique Ready, Set, Refresh - $85 (a $212 value) - with 6 skincare and makeup staples for a fresh-faced look including: Take The Day Off Facial Cleansing Mousse - 125ml - a silky mousse-to-foam cleanser that conditions as it rinses away face makeup, dirt, and other impurities; Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator - 50ml - fights back against life’s daily dehydrations. Sinks into skin for deep, lasting hydration, for skin that feels more resilient and looks glowing; Clinique Pop Plush Lip Gloss in Black Honey Pop - 3.4ml - hugs lips with high shine and all-day hydration; High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Mascara - 10ml - amps up lashes for 230% more volume, instantly; Totally Tugless Take The Day Off Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes + Lips - 50ml - dissolves long-wearing makeup, even waterproof mascara; and All About Eyes - 5ml - helps reduce the look of puffiness and undereye circles over time. Everything is allergy tested, 100% fragrance, paraben and phthalate free.

 

All the skin care basics with a little bit of makeup glam thrown in? Yes please! I especially enjoyed the introduction to the Black Honey Lip Gloss - it looks really dramatic in the tube but is much more wearable on the lips - my lips but hotter!

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada as well as other participating retailers and online at clinique.ca.

BYOMA Barrier Boosting Heroes - $30 - contain 5 go-to essentials for achieving that radiant, dewy glow with each product being crafted to suit all skin types, making them the perfect building blocks for the ultimate hydration-focused regimen in sizes perfect for holiday travel - includes: Creamy Jelly Cleanser - 30ml - effectively dissolves dirt, oil, and makeup without compromising skin's integrity. With key ingredient green tea - for skin-soothing + balancing, with anti-inflammatory properties; Hydrating Serum - 15ml - super lightweight, it delivers a powerful moisture boost for bouncy, glowing skin while strengthening the skin barrier. With key ingredient squalane - a skin-compatible hydrator that prevents moisture loss + plumps skin; Gel Cream - 15ml - for targeted hydration that quenches thirsty skin, with key ingredient niacinamide - to brighten skin + balance oiliness while improving tone + texture; Rich Moisturizer - 15ml - melt into your complexion for deep nourishment and improved texture with key ingredient bakuchiol - a natural alternative to retinol that improves overall tone + appearance; and Eye Gel - 5ml - designed to brighten and soothe dark circles and puffiness with key ingredient vitamin C to brighten and reduce inflammation. Use AM + PM for dark circles and puffy eyes. 

 

With these hydrating heroes, your skin will glow all season long! Plus, they’re dermatologist-tested and approved, alcohol and fragrance-free, vegan and cruelty-free - the perfect gift for everyone! 

 

I already loved the Creamy Jelly Cleanser so scoring a size that I could travel with was great and gave me a chance to try other items from the line and discover the joy of the Gel Cream which is perfect for those of us with combination skin!

 

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca. 

 

- Lisamarie -

The Lunar New Year made even better with beauty products from Quo Beauty, Dior and Clinique!

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger the right way - with gifts of beauty! There's lots to choose from but here are a few of my favourites - just remember that everything is limited edition so grab it while you can...

 

Quo Beauty has a whole collection of beauty and accessories to help you get in the New Year spirit -  so much actually that it's hard to pick favourites but I tried...

Tiger Eye Stone Facial Roller - $25 - in Asian cultures, Tiger Eye stone is believed to represent prosperity, good fortune and grounding - so get all that while helping improve lymphatic drainage and reducing the look of puffiness over time with regular use!

Lunar New Year Eyeshadow Palette - $16 - soft, shimmery shades for looks that range from demure to dramatic.

Faux Nail Kit - $14.99 - glue on nails with a fun pointy french manicure design with bands of red and gold.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

 

Dior Lunar New Year Rouge Lipstick Coffret 5-Piece Set - $245 - includes 3 refillable Rouge Dior lipsticks: 999, the ultimate red of the House of Dior, velvet finish; 100 Nude Look, the union of gray and beige, the velvet finish nude; and 720 Icône, a voluptuous rosewood, velvet finish.  and 2 Rouge Dior coloured lip balms:  000 Diornatural, the lip balm in a universal shade, satin finish; and 772 Classic, the rosewood lip balm, satin finish - all in a fabric case with a revisited Toile de Jouy pattern inspired by 18th-century textile archives.  

 

Available at thebay.com.

Limited Edition Jumbo Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ - 200ml - $54 -softens, smooths and improves with a limited-edition jumbo size that comes in this super-cute Chinese New Year design to celebrate the Year of the Tiger. 

 

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart and beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

 

- Lisamarie -

Get a skincare routine that gets you at Shoppers Drug Mart!

If you are noticing changes in your skin or that your skincare isn't working as well as it used to, don't worry, it's not you, it's the winter effect! Just put away your usual products for when warmer weather returns and make your way to your local Shoppers Drug Mart where their lovely beauty consultants will be happy to hook you up with one of this season's latest skincare innovations that will get your skin back on track!

New and favourite products that are on my radar this winter include:

Clinique ID - 125ml - $47 - a first-of-its-kind custom-blend hydrator that hydrates and treats your main skin concern, your way. It's your own little science experiment with 15 combinations designed for all skin types:

Just pick your hydration base: Hydrating Jelly, Oil Control Gel or Moisturizing Lotion+ and then add a cartridge to address your main skin concern: Irritation, Line & Wrinkles, Fatigue, Uneven Skin Tone, Pores & Uneven Texture - and you’re done.

Custom-Blend Chemistry Technology isolates the concentrated actives in the cartridge from the base, and delivers optimized results with every pump by freshly combining the precise dose of concentrated actives and base for the ultimate customized experience that slips on easily and absorbs quickly for happy winter skin.

Korres H2 Rose Hydrating Face Mist - 100ml - $44 - a hydrating facial mist made with Rosa Damascena water and hyaluronic acid to set makeup and refresh and moisturize skin throughout the day.

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Light Cream - 50ml - $39.95 - recharges dry and dehydrated skin with intense hydration, using 97% naturally derived ingredients, including Hyaluronic Acid, fortifying Vichy mineralizing water, and plant sugar mannose. Skin is instantly dewy-fresh, feels comfortable, stays hydrated for up to 48 hours and are as reinforced even under climate variations, stress or pollution.

These, along with so many more options available at Shoppers Drug Mart locations across Canada as well as online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Reveal your best skin with Shoppers Drug Mart beautyRx!

Surprisingly, even beauty bloggers can get into a skin care rut - you think you know what kind of skin you have so you only try products for that type never realizing that your skin changes all the time - health, weather and age all leads to changes in your skin which should also call for a change in your skin care routine!

A little personalized skin care help was in order, and what better place to get that then the helpful beauty experts at Shoppers Drug Mart - who help reveal your best skin with a customized skin care consultation to determine what my skin was really needing!

It's a quick and easy process - first they check your skin's moisture level with a specialized tool that measures the hydration level then they put you through the hell that is video microscope - a device that magnifies the skin's surface by 30X - they offered to let me video the results but that was a big pass and - it's already going to take a lot of therapy to get over what I saw without video evidence!

From these 2 tests, they are able to address specific skin concerns and recommend the right products to get your skin back into optimal health.

I found out that my skin is a lot less hydrated then I thought - most likely because I have been under moisturizing because I thought my skin was still combination-oily, like it is in the summer - to my surprise, my skin is combination-normal and it wants some moisture!

My latest discovery thanks to a wonderful beauty advisor and my skin's new best friend:

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator - 50ml - $24 - a refreshing, oil-free gel-cream enhanced to deliver 72 hours of non-stop hydration with auto-replenishing technology
containing hyaluronic acid and activated aloe water that actually helps skin create its own internal water source to continually rehydrate itself - then it locks in all the moisture for an endlessly plump, dewy, healthy-looking glow.

Head down to your local Shoppers Drug Mart to pick up this - or whatever other skin care miracle the beauty expect directs you to that will have your skin looking its best and healthiest - no appointment needed!

- Lisamarie -

Cleanse deep with charcoal wonders from Mary Kay, Life Brand and Clinique!

Mary Kay ClearProof Deep-Cleansing Charcoal Mask - 114g - $26 - with a triple-action formula containing activated charcoal that acts like a magnet to unclog pores, instantly absorb excess oil and reduce shine for skin that looks clearer after use. It has a gentle cooling sensation on the skin and smell great with extracts of rosemary and peppermint that deliver a fresh scent to awaken your senses.

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.

Life Brand Charcoal Nose Strips - 6 strips - $8.99 - a one-step cleansing treatment specifically designed to degunkify pores and quickly remove unwanted blackheads thanks to the charcoal containing strip which bonds instantly to dirt and oil, unclogging the pores. Also available as a 14 strip Face & Nose Strips Duo Pack for $13.99.

I love a pore strip and these ones do a great job but I will admit that I feel great satisfaction in seeing all the gross gunk that that comes out of my pores and with these dark coloured strips, that impact is gone!

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.

Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Charcoal Mask - 100ml - $33 -  with an oil-free formula that absorbs oil, impurities, and environmental pollutants to help detoxify skin for a clear, refreshed complexion. Charcoal powder draws out deep-seated debris to purify pores, while mineral clays soak up excess oil to leave skin feeling renewed and smooth with noticeably refined pores.

Available at Clinique counters across Canada including Hudson's Bay and select Shoppers Drug Mart locations.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - navy liners from Marcelle, Cliniquek Joe Fresh and Avon

If you've been looking for an easy way to brighten up your eyes try a navy liner - it instantly brightens the whites of your eyes making you look perkier and more awake! A few of my faves include:

Marcelle Kohl Eyeliner in Classic Navy - $9.95 - a soft lead pencil that glides on smoothly and provides intense coverage in just one stroke. The waterproof colour won’t budge or bleed for up to 4 hours + on the waterline and 8 hours + everywhere else and as an added bonus contains natural antioxidants. Also comes in Eye Brightening Beige, Mother Of Pearl, Copper Coin, Chocolate and Black Plum.

Available at drugstores across Canada and online at marcelle.com.

Clinique Skinny Stick in Skinny Jeans - $21 - An ultra-skinny eye pencil that hugs the lash line for a thicker, fuller lash look with a long-wearing formula delivers rich, even colour payoff that doesn’t smudge. Also comes in Slimming Black, Black Silver, Slim Sable, Olive-Tini, Demi-Grape and Angel Hair

Available at Clinique counters across Canada.

Joe Fresh 8 HR Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner in Navy Blue - $8 - for ultra long-lasting definition that is waterproof and lasts up to 8 hours but is still smudgeable when first applied. Also comes in Black, Plum and Burgundy.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.

Avon Glimmersticks Waterproof Eye Liner in Midnight Blue - $9 - a retractable pencil that defines eyes with perfect precision. The creamy smooth glide-on colour also comes in Blackest Black, Brown Chocolate and Smoky Grey.

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

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - draw a perfect black liquid line with Mary Kay, Hard Candy and Clinique!

Mary Kay Liquid Eyeliner Pen - $20 - with a longwearing, flakeproof formula that creates lines from delicate to dramatic with an easy to use one-step, smudgeproof, no-mess applicator that glides on without skipping, pulling or tugging to create the impression of fuller-looking lashes.

Available 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.

Hard Candy Bold & Gorgeous Dare To Flick Felt Tip Liner - $5.98 - features an intense black formula that lasts up to 12 hours for smudge-proof, budge-proof all day wear. The expertly designed tulip tip was created to achieve precise lines, but flexible enough to flick on the outer edges for the perfect cat-eye look!

Available exclusively at Walmart stores across Canada.

Clinique Pretty Easy Liquid Eyelining Pen - $24 - delivers precise, dramatic lines with a mistake-proof liquid liner creates a clean line in one steady sweep. Its tapered, precision brush design makes it easy to paint on pure, deep color for thin to thick lines with serious lasting power - up to 24 hours!

Available at Clinique counters across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - Kajal liners from Clinique, Physicians Formula and Estée Edit!

My eyes tend to tear a lot so I avoid wearing eyeliner since it never ends up staying on for long - that is until I discovered kajals - eyeliners mainly made with natural ingredients and packed with pigments for dramatic results that are easy even on the most sensitive peepers - and have such great staying power you can even use them on your waterline! A few I am loving right now include:

Clinique High Impact Custom Black Kajal - $21 - in 5 shades: Blackened Black, Blackened Black Honey, Blackened Brown, Blackened Blue and Blackened Green - a pigment-packed pencil for kicked-up eye drama that delivers rich, dark colour with 12 hour hold and is formulated to resist smudging, sweat, humidity and water.

Available at Clinique counters across Canada.

Physicians Formula Argan Wear Ultra-Nourishing Argan Oil Kohl Kajal Eyeliner - $12.99 - in Ultra Black - luxurious, intense and richly-pigmented to create the most dramatic and exotic eye look. Infused with 100% Pure Argan Oil to nourish and condition, it glides-on effortlessly for dramatic definition and inner rim intensity with a high-performance formula that has 24 hour wear and is 100% waterproof.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

The Estée Edit Inside Track Eye Kajal - $26 - in 4 dual-ended, perfectly paired shade combinations: Extreme Black/Gunmetal, Bold Bordeaux/Urban Nude, Twisted Teal/Tarnished Gold and Navy Brat/Baby Blue - with a super-creamy, ultrasoft, stunningly smooth formula that glides on like a fluid, depositing extreme pigment in just one sweep - even on the waterline. Ultra-blendable for a stunning smoky eye, it’s easily to smudge with your fingers or a brush.

Available exclusively at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Mascara Monday - Clinique Power Lash Flutter-to-Full Mascara and introducing The Wink

Clinique Power Lash Flutter-to-Full Mascara - $28 - a custom-volume mascara that dials up your lash look from fluttery to full-on volumized.

And to make life easy, it resists smudges and smears for up to 24 hours and removes easily with warm water! A twist of the barrel takes you from these sad invisible lashes:

to a soft flutter...

..to a "notice me" fringe...

...to major drama!

Available now at Clinique counters across Canada and online at www.clinique.ca.

Need some more tips on applying the mascara, or any other Clinique product? Then check out Clinique's new multimedia editorial platform - The Wink - which is not only about beauty but about living your most beautiful, confident life - revealing the people, places and ideas that inspire the world of Clinique - global influencers, emerging trends, science-backed skincare, wellness, travel, and and style!

Find it at www.clinique.ca/thewink.

- Lisamarie -

Target daily impurities with the Clinique City Block Purifying Charcoal collection!

Pollution, traffic exhaust, smoke, and other environmental toxins can put stress on your skin and cause clogged pores, increase the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots, as well as loss of elasticity - so it's nice to  know that there is a line to help with all of these concerns: 

Clinique City Block Purifying Charcoal  - with products that are perfectly suited for modern city dwellers concerned about grime and pollutants and are looking for a gentle way to “detox” their skin and get rid of  that gritty, dusty film that makes you want to wash your face several times a day. 

The formulas are fueled by bamboo charcoal which has been used for medicinal and purification purposes for thousands of years and they deliver the instant gratification of cleaner, glowing skin by effectively cleansing daily pollution, toxins and dirt - the collection includes: 

Sonic System City Block Purifying Cleansing Brush Head - $32 -with two types of bristles that allow for targeted, deep cleaning: soft, light charcoal bristles cleanse larger areas like the cheeks; and firm, dark charcoal bristles in this unique tilted head, target areas prone to buildup (forehead, chin, nose), and help to unclog pores by removing dirt and excess oil thoroughly. This sonic brush head helps detoxify skin by removing oil, pollutants, and dirt more effectively than washing by hand, thanks to sonic technology which loosens trapped impurities with high-speed vibrations. What you'll really appreciate is that the brush can be used with your already existing Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush - if you don't have one already though it will set you back $141 for the brush and system but you can feel confident that when they release new brush heads and attachments they will be compatible with the same system! 

City Block Purifying Charcoal Cleansing Gel - 150ml - $27 - with a soothing gel texture that deeply cleanses the skin, neutralizing pollution’s harsh effects, while controlling excess oil, immediately and over time with the detoxifying power of bamboo charcoal that targets even the most aggressive pollutants that attack skin every day; glycerin - to draw moisture from the environment and bind it to the skin's surface; and caffeine - to help keep skin calm and soothed while cleansing - leaving skin feeling refreshed, moisturized and soft. Use it with your Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush or on its own. 

City Block Purifying Charcoal Clay Mask + Scrub - 100ml - $34 - a five minute treatment that works quickly to remove toxins and dirt while also removing excess oil and reducing the appearance of large pores minimized over time. Contains natural bamboo charcoal - to attract pollutants and other impurities out of the skin like a magnet, trapping them so they can be easily rinsed off the face; disodium EDTA - guards against harmful environmental chemicals and metals; kaolin - a natural clay that absorbs excess sebum, helping skin appear smooth and matte; and laminaria saccharina extract - a brown algae extract that helps minimize excess sebum production resulting is less surface oil over time - as well as safe exfoliators to help rid skin of impurities including silica beads, gentian root extract, sucrose and acetyl glucosamine. 

Available now exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutique locations across Canada and online at www.clinique.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Clinique Even Better Essence Lotion!

Clinique Even Better Essence Lotion - $53 - in 2 types: 1,2 Very Dry to Dry Combination and 3,4 Combination Oily to Oily - with a light, non-greasy lotion formula which activates the skin's moisture retention power, instantly hydrates skin, revitalizes dull skin and provides long-term moisturization, helping to improve overall clarity and radiance for skin that glows from within.

With a unique formula that features an exclusive NMF complex - helping optimize skin's capacity to both attract and hold glow-giving hydration along with delivering antioxidants to skin while calming and reducing irritation. In as little as four weeks, skin appears smoother and charged with radiance

It looks like a toner and you will be tempted to splash it on like one but it's not, so don't - think of it more like a serum, apply a few drops to your fingers and pat it into the skin and get ready for your radiant glow!

Available at Clinique counters across Canada and online at www.clinique.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - brow gels from Avon, Clinique, Marcelle and Hard Candy!

Brow powders and pencils can be great for adding colour but if your brows need taming and are lacking volume and fullness then you need a gel to add colour and oomph - some great choices are:

Avon Perfect Brow Gel - $10 - in Light Brown and Dark Brown - fills in, defines and shapes brows with a sweep on brush-on gel containing colour-matched fibers that blend easily with natural hair to shape and set and make brows look naturally fuller.

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

Clinique Just Browsing Brush-On Styling Mousse - $19 - in Blonde, Light Brown, Deep Brown and Black/Brown - a 24-hour-wear, water-resistant mousse that tints, tames and fills-in even the sparsest arches with a mini applicator that allows you to easily brush on natural-looking color for thicker, fuller brows.

Available at Clinique counters across Canada.

Marcelle Perfect Brow Sculpting & Enhancing Brow Gel - $12.95 - in Light to Medium, Medium to Dark and Clear - sculpts and fills in brows with an ergonomically designed unique angled brush that allows for an expert application to leave brows well-defined with a natural look and hold that helps them stay in place all day long. 

Available at drugstores across Canada and online at www.marcelle.com. 

Hard Candy Brows Now! Fiberized Brow Gel & Brow Highlighter - $6.98 - in Light Medium and Medium Dark - with a precision tip brush  that helps instantly shapes brows into thick arches with a volumizing fiber gel that has a no-budge, long wear formula that allows for buildable coverage resulting in natural looking brows. Then use the highlighter above and below brow for an instant lift!

Available exclusively at Walmart stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

All the best of chocolate without the calories from Too Faced, Clinique, Bobbi Brown and Demeter!

Too Faced Melted Chocolate Liquified Metallic Lipstick - $25 - in 6 cocoa-powder infused shades: Chocolate Milkshake, Chocolate Honey, Chocolate Cherries, Metallic Chocolate Diamonds, Metallic Frozen Hot Chocolate, Metallic Candy Bar - that comfortably coats lips with bursts of high-impact, saturated colour and rich shine, while an innovative, angled velvet tip allows for precise application.  Infused with antioxidant-rich cocoa powder and a mood-boosting chocolate scent, these lipsticks leave lips saturated with color while offering comfortable, flexible and cushiony wear.

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

Clinique All About Shadow Quad in Pink Chocolate - $35 - in four complimentary colors that allows you to create a variety of looks, from natural to dramatic with crease and fade resistant shades that are ophthalmologist tested for contact lens wearers and those with sensitive eyes. The set includes a mirrored compact with illustrated instructions plus two sponge-tip applicators.

Available at Clinique counters across Canada.

Bobbi Brown Dark Chocolate Eye Set - $70 - includes Truffle Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick - glides on tug free and won't crease, flake or fade; Black Chocolate Long-Wear Eye Pencil - creases a rich, precise, long-lasting line and Black Chocolate Extreme Party Mascara - for high-volume lashes that remain flexible through eight hours of comfortable, conditioning, flake-free wear - to help you create subtle-to-sultry eye looks in deep brown shades.

Available exclusively at sephora.ca.

Demeter Chocolate Covered Cherries - 30ml EDT - $20 - with all the sweet-deliciousness of the real thing that will have you smelling good enough to nibble on!

Available at www.demeterfragrance.com.

- Lisamarie -

Massage your way to a better shape for your face with this skincare duo from Clinique!

Clinique introduces a clever little  skincare duo to lift and firm while hydrating and smoothing fine lines and wrinkles and leaving the skin radiant:

Clinique Sculptwear Contouring Massage Cream Mask - $53 - a luxurious cream mask with skin conditioning agents such as olive squalane and jojoba oil - help to condition skin and provide moisturization; sodium hyaluronate - provides instant moisture and helps to keep skin plump, firm and comfortable; sweet almond seed extract - provides a tightening sensation on skin; and an optics blend of titanium dioxide, mica and nylon-12 - together provide an immediate pink glow that helps to deliver radiant skin while providing a luxurious texture.

As well, it offers long-term lifting and firming with a smoothing / firming complex that includes bamboo extract, pea extract and glucosamine - which helps increase the natural production of hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin - helping skin become firmer and reduces the appearance of fine lines; chlorellagen - helps to stimulate natural collagen and elastin production to maintain skin’s firmness and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; whey protein - initiates the development of new skin, helps skin look and feel firmer and increases skin’s natural collagen, providing a bettersupport structure; crithmum maritimum extract - helps reduce lines and wrinkles. Along with a moisture complex including cucumber, barley and sunflower extract to help moisturize the skin.

That you use with: Clinique Sonic System Massage Treatment Applicator - $41 - creates a massage action that gives skin a rosy glow while cooling and refreshing skin  - which attaches to your Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing  Brush - which is what I really like about this whole deal, they aren't making you go out and buy a whole system, just an attachment for something you already (or should already) have!

It's easy to use and just takes a minute:

Apply a generous amount of the mask all over face and neck. Avoid the eye area.

Place massage applicator on chin and sweep across the jawline up toward the ear. Repeat on the other side of the jawline.

Place massage applicator at the corner of the mouth and move up along one cheek in a circular motion using the wave pattern. Repeat on the other cheek.

Glide toward the jawline and chin, meeting at the chin and reversing to the sides of the face. Move gently toward the jawline and continue down the side of the neck to finish.

Reapply product onto applicator and press button for an additional 30 seconds.

Begin at center of forehead and make small circular motions outward towards the temples. Pause at temples and circle 2-3 times. Begin again in center of forehead and repeat out toward opposite temple side.

Finish by placing massage tool between the brow area where tension lines are most visible. Move gently in up and down motion to stretch and relax the skin.

The mask can stay on the skin for 5-10 minutes and you can either tissue off the excess or sleep in it and let it soak in.

Don't have the applicator, no worries, you can also use the mask alone!

And if you want something you can use daily to help boost the mask's effects then check out:

Clinique Sculptwear Lift and Contour Serum for Face and Neck - 30ml - $63, 50ml - $95 - targets three zones of the face: firming and sculpting cheeks for a more defined and contoured appearance while visibly tightening, toning the jawline and reducing the appearances of lines and wrinkles in the neck. This lightly hydrating and silky treatment serum leaves skin feeling immediately tightened and visibly reduces fine lines in the neck area after only four weeks.

It lifts and firms with: PolySculpt technology which includes sweet almond seed extract - to provide skin with an immediate tightening sensation; red algae extract - to smooth and aid in the minimization of the appearance of lines and wrinkles; and soybean seed extract - to help give skin a smooth appearance and provide a flexible film on skin to help provide visible directionality to the surface of the skin.

Revs up skin’s energy with: coleus barbatus extract and clary sage extract - to support skin’s structure to discourage the appearance of sagging skin; and coffee seed extract-  to help fuel the skin and provide a boost to skin’s natural energy.

And energizes and re-awakens skin with: laminaria digitata and acetyl hexapeptide-8 - helps to promote natural collagen production, which can help achieve the appearance of lifted directionality of the skin; and glucosamine / bamboo extract / pea extract complex - that helps to increase the natural production
of hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin.

Available now at Clinique counters across Canada and online at www.clinique.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - Clinique Smart Custom-Repair Eye Treatment

Clinique Smart Custom-Repair Eye Treatment - 15ml - $59 - a multi-tasking, advanced eye treatment that takes the guesswork out of repairing this delicate area with Clinique’s “smart” skin signaling repair technology that targets repair as and where needed - to help wipe out the appearance of damage caused by stress, UV, late nights, pollution and the other modern-day trials and tribulations that we put our poor skin through. The formula brightens, lifts, firms, plumps, smooths crepiness and diminishes crow’s feet all while hydrating to leave skin looking fresh, bright and radiant.

Available now at Clinique counters across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Support Pink Power with BCA products from Clinique, eos, AG Hair, Caryl Baker Visage and Avon!

Clinique Cheek Pop in Berry Pop - $24 - in a universally flattering shade, this blush (imprinted with the ribbon detail) and offers the perfect pop of colour to give you the look of a brisk walk in the wind or a really great kiss!

For every purchase, $4 is sent to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 

Available for a limited time at Clinique counters across Canada.

eos Breast Cancer Awareness Collection - $7.99 - features 100% natural balms in 2 scents: top selling Strawberry Sorbet and limited edition Wildberry - that not only smell good but will keep lips soft with moisturizing shea butter and jojoba oil.

100% of net profits will be donated to breast cancer research.

Available until November at Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws, Walmart, Rexall and evolutionofsmooth.com.

AG Hair Think Pink BB Cream - 100ml - $20 - a multifunctional hair primer, filling, smoothing, moisturizing and protecting hair against heat styling appliances and colour fading that prepares and protects the hair prior to styling, evening-out porosity and leaving hair feeling thicker and healthier.

50 cents from every bottle sold will be donated to Rethink Breast Cancer.

Available at specialty salons across Canada from now until the end of October - check out www.aghair.com to find one near you.

Caryl Baker Visage Kisses for he Cause Lipstick - $18 - in 3 BCA-pink-inspired shades and finishes that glide on effortlessly to create perfect pink pouts: Pink Power - hot pink, semi-gloss finish; Charisma - soft coral pink, lustre finish; and Courage - light pink with peachy undertones, pearlescent finish. - with a high-pigment formulation containing organic shea butter for antioxidant protection and moisturizing benefits along with super nourishing and hydrating avocado oil.

A percentage of proceeds from the Kisses for the Cause Collection will help fund a $5,000 donation from Caryl Baker Visage in support of Rethink Breast Cancer.

Available now at Caryl Baker Visage Face Spas in Ontario and Alberta and at www.carylbakervisage.com.

Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Ribbon Cord Bracelet - $3 - this pink cord, 18cm long with a 3cm extender with a Breast Cancer Ribbon charm bracelet looks great and shows your support. 

$1 from the sale of each Crusade bracelet goes to benefit the Avon Foundation for Women which supports breast cancer organizations across Canada.

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

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Tyler Dawson for Clinique Pretty By Design Gift With Purchase!

It's Clinique gift with purchase time at Hudson's Bay and this time Clinique has collaborated with Los Angeles-based interior designer Tyler Dawson to create the exclusive Pretty By Design gift.

A classic California girl, Tyler personifies relaxed luxury. Her playful, colourful, and innovative design aesthetic marries perfectly with Clinique’s approach to beauty. Taking her cue from her favourite design spaces, Tyler modeled her Clinique bag on the pattern of a Parisian herringbone wood floor and modernized it by adding a vibrant colour palette - pinks, teals and a pop of chartreuse.

 

The gift includes:

Makeup bag designed by interior designer Tyler Dawson

Choice of Repairwear Uplifting Firming Cream SPF 15 or Even Better Moisturizer SPF 20

Liquid Facial Soap Mild

High Impact Mascara in Black

Clinique Smart Custom-Repair Serum

Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick in Matte Peony.

Yours with any Clinique purchase of $31.00 or more and if you need help making the minimum may I suggest:

Even Better Brightening Moisture Mask  - 100ml - $39 - helps restore luminosity and radiance while it revitalizes and intensely hydrates so skin emerges soft, smooth, and supple. Contains: Glucosamine - helps to reveal smoother, more luminous skin; Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract -  helps minimize irritation that can lead to darkening; and Licorice Extract - helps to brighten and counteract dullness.

The Tyler Dawson for Clinique gift is available only at Hudson’s Bay from September 15^th through October 3^rd. 

- Lisamarie -