Create your own look with Dermablend Flawless Creator and Glow Creator!

Dermablend Flawless Creator Multi-Use Liquid Pigments - 30ml - $52 - in 10 true-to-tone, fade-proof shades - with a multi-use, water and oil-free lightweight formula that can be used alone or mixed with skincare, 33% high-performance pigments for customizable coverage and a unique weightless, silky texture making it blendable and customizable for buildable, natural looking coverage that is never cakey or mask-like and provides up to 16 hours of comfortable wear that is smudge proof and transfer-resistant.

Use them alone or mix with a moisturizer or serum for a custom foundation finish. For minimal coverage, use 1 drop or for maximum or full coverage, use 4 drops. It's totally amazing if you love a tinted moisturizer for summer and find the ones on the market either don't come in a colour that works or you don't like the level of moisturizer they offer - this way you can just add the perfect colour to a moisturizer you already love - pick a moisturizer with a sunscreen and you get a 3-in-1 product that will make your summer mornings super streamlined!

Dermablend Glow Creator Multi-Use Liquid Highlighter - 15ml - $36 - in 2 shades: Pearl and Gold - with 20% pigmented pearls to strobe, highlight or achieve an all-over glow that offer instant luminosity and add a natural dimension for lit-from-within glowing skin with a water and oil-free formula that is safe for all skin types and is blendable, buildable and customizable so you create your ideal glow. Wear it alone or mix with foundation or skincare: use 1 drop for a subtle glow and 2 or more drops for full radiance.

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at dermablend.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Dermablend Compact Setting Powder!

Dermablend Compact Setting Powder - $34 - a pressed silky, micronized finishing powder that  locks in makeup to keep it from smudging and helping it last up to 16 hours.

Unlike some "translucent" powders that can add a whitish cast to the skin or turn  orange when applied, this one goes on clear and does an amazing job of mattifying the complexion to leave skin looking flawless. 

My best recommendation is to chuck the sponge unless you don't wear foundation and are just using it to mattify - if you also want to set your makeup use a big fluffy brush instead, or if using it on the go, a travel brush - otherwise the sponge tends to move your makeup around while applying the powder.

Available now at select drugstores across Canada including Shoppers Drug Mart.

- Lisamarie -

Improve and enchance with Dermablend Leg & Body Makeup!

Just in time for summer shorts and skirts season - Dermablend Professional brings their body coverage to Canada - which is a lifesaver for me, I am forever bumping into things, causing bruising and the last thing I want to do when it gets warm is wear pantyhose!

Dermablend Leg & Body Makeup - 100ml - $36 - in 12 shades including: Fair Nude 0N, Fair Ivory 10N, Light Natural 20N, Light Sand 25W, Light Beige 35C, Medium Golden 40W, Medium Natural 40N, Tan Honey 45W, Medium Bronze 45N, Tan Golden 65N, Deep Golden 70W, Deep Natural 85N - a liquid body foundation that's great for covering tattoos, varicose veins, stretch marks and bruises and creating a smooth and even skin tone when you use a shade matching your skin tone or an instant pantyhose effect when you use a deeper shade. It offers all-day hydration in a buildable, lightweight, natural feeling formula that applies easily and lasts up to 16 hours. Use a sponge and long strokes to apply, then tap on product with the sponge to build in areas that require more coverage.

If you're looking for extra coverage or just need to cover a small area then you might prefer:

Dermablend Quick-Fix Body Makeup Stick - 12g - $31 - in 10 shades: Nude 10C, Almond 20W, Beige 30C, Sand 30N, Tan 35W, Caramel 35C, Medium 40W, Honey 50C, Bronze 65W, Golden 70W - in a convenient stick form that's great for spot cover including covering tattoos, birthmarks, scars, burns and bruises in a water, transfer and smudge resistant formula that applies easily and offers up to 16 hours of natural coverage. Apply with short strokes, then tap to build and blend.

Available now at select Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beautyboutique.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Dermablend - blend in to stand out!

Dermablend introduces its full range of camouflage products in Canada with  formulas that go beyond coverage to transform skin into something amazing - natural yet flawlessly camouflaged skin - and are clinically proven to immediately improve the skin's appearance and quality of life. All products contain a high level of pigments in ultra-blendable formulas, to ensure flawlessly camouflaged skin and come in a full range of shades to compliment all ethnicities and skin tones.

Available in the collection:

Cover Creme - 28g - $44 - in 20 shades: Pale Ivory, Warm Ivory, Rose Beige, Almond Beige, Yellow Beige, Sand Beige, True Beige, Natural Beige, Warm Beige, Medium Beige, Golden Beige, Caramel Beige, Honey Beige, Reddish Tan, Golden Bronze, Cafe Brown, Olive Brown, Golden Brown, Toasted Brown, Chocolate Brown - the ultimate full coverage cream foundation to camouflage skin concern from moderate to severe including vitligo, birthmarks, scars, bruising and burns - glides on evenly leaving skin feeling velvety smooth and is never cakey or masky.

Quick-Fix Body - 12g - $31 - in 10 shades: Nude, Almond, Sand, Beige, Tan, Caramel, Medium, Honey, Bronze, Golden - that offers full coverage for the body in an easy twist up stick for tattoos, scars, bruises and varicose veins.

Intense Powder Camo - 13.5g - $38 - in 15 shades: Ivory, Beige, Nude, Almond, Natural, Suntan, Sand, Caramel, Toast, Bronze, Olive, Honey, Cocoa, Suede, Mocha - a buildable, medium to full coverage powder foundation for hyperpigmentation, redness, acne and uneven skin tone - for all-day, shine-free wear.

Smooth Liquid Camo - 30ml - $42 - in 15 shades: Linen, Cream, Natural, Bisque, Camel, Chai, Sienna, Sepia, Chestnut, Honey, Honey Beige, Copper, Cocoa, Cafe, Cinnamon - a medium coverage liquid foundation for redness, freckles, rosacea, uneven skin tone, acne scars and hyperpigmentation - with a breathable, workable texture that evens out skin tone for an ultra-smooth finish.

I tried out this one and it really does offer amazing coverage which is surprising considering how light it feels - if you aren't looking to block out every freckle and beauty mark use it with a really light hand or it makes an amazing tinted moisturizer when you mix a few drops into your daily lotion!

Quick-Fix Concealer - 4.5g - $26 - in 10 shades: Ivory, Natural, Beige, Light, Tan, Caramel, Medium, Brown, Bronze, Deep - a full coverage concealer stick that works on dark under-eye circles, blemishes, age spots, scars and bruising - with a stick applicator that makes applying simple and precise.

Smooth Liquid Camo Concealer - 7ml - $27 - in 5 shades: Fair, Light, Medium, Tan, Deep - a medium coverage liquid concealer that works on dark under-eye circles, blemishes, acne scars, hyperpigmentation and bruising - with a wand applicator that allows for accurate application that blends smoothly without creasing or enhancing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

For 16 hour wear for any of the above products, use them with:

Loose Setting Powder - 28g - $34 - in 2 shades: Original and Cool Beige - locks in makeup and enhances wearability for up to 16 hours and ensure smudge and transfer resistance - also great for baking (on your face obvi, not the oven)!

And when you're ready to take it all off:

Long Wear Makeup Remover - 150ml - $23 - quickly, gently and effectively removes long lasting and resistant eye, lip and foundation makeup on face and body with no harsh or excessive rubbing to leave skin feeling smooth, clean and fresh.

Available now at select Shoppers Drug Mart locations across Canada. And visit the Dermablend website to find the full range of products, how-to videos, and application techniques - www.dermablend.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Prime to perfection with Clinique, Dermablend, Lise Watier and Smashbox!

Primers aren't just clever layers that make your foundation go on perfectly, now they also fix a multiple of problems - here are a few of the latest and greatest:

Clinique Superprimers - 30ml - $29 - in one universal and five tinted formulas designed for specific skin care needs that visibly smooth and improve skin's texture with lightweight silicone polymers that helps immediately perfect the look of pores, fine lines and wrinkles.

Universal Face Primer - ideal for women who don't have a specific complexion concern with a colourless formula that instantly smoothes skin and creates a perfect canvas for foundation application.

Colour Corrects Redness - yellow tinted primer colour corrects skin redness for a neutral, even base.

Colour Corrects Dullness - pink tinted primer colour corrects dull, lackluster skin for a vibrant, radiant base.

Colour Corrects Dullness for Deeper Skins - soft, pearlized bronze tinted primer colour corrects ashiness and dullness on deeper complexions for a radiant, healthy looking base.

Colour Corrects Sallowness - lavender tinted primer colour corrects sallow skin for a healthy base.

Available at Clinique counters across Canada.

If you like a lightweight primer that not only makes your makeup look great but also do some work while its there try:

Dermablend Skin Perfector Anti-Wrinkle & Firming Primer - 30ml - $47 - an fragrance free, lightweight primer that visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles while restoring skin firmness and elasticity. Skin complexion is smoother, more refined and supple allowing for a flawless makeup application.

Contains ingredients known for anti-wrinkle and firming properties including Madecassoside and Pure Vitamin C to fill in wrinkles, restore skin elasticity and visibly reduce fine lines while nourishing the skin with 24 hours of hydration. In 4 weeks, wrinkles and fine lines are visibly reduced. Skin firmness and elasticity are noticeably restored.

Available at Nail Polish Canada - www.nailpolishcanada.com - and enjoy the free shipping!

If your skin has lost it's glow try:

Lise Watier Luminous Correcting Primer - 30ml - $39 - a paraben, fragrance and oil free primer in four shades with diamond lumiere complex - revolutionary light-reflecting pigments that reproduce the optical properties of the diamond and compensate the lack of photoluminescence of the skin.

Banane - for fair to medium complexions with pink undertones to illuminate the complexion and correct moderate redness.

Rose Lilas - for olive and Asian complexions to correct yellow tones and restore a fresh look to tired complexions.

Abricot - for medium to dark tones to transform dull complexions and restore a healthy glow.

Vert - for blotchy skin to neutralize redness and visibly conceal for flawless skin.

Available at Lise Watier counters across Canada and online at www.lisewatier.com.

Acne woes? Then you need:

Smashbox Photo Finish More Than Primer Blemish Control - 30ml - $50 - treats breakouts, provides oil-free hydration and creates a smooth canvas for makeup application with 2% salicylic acid. Not only does the primer perfect skin instantly, it keeps it clear over time - with clearer skin in just 2 weeks.

Available at Sephora counters across Canada and online at www.smashbox.com.

- Lisamarie -

Acne prone skin gets help with Biore, Dermablend, Neutrogena and Garnier!

Biore believes that clear skin doesn't require a lengthy regimen and can be as super-easy as just two steps with:

Biore Acne Clearing Scrub - 127g - $9.99 - with a breakthrough, blemish-fighting formula - containing dirt-seeking molecules that target and cling to impurities like the deep down dirt and oil that can cause acne, and wash them away without disturbing skin's natural moisture barrier - it exfoliates, cleanses and clears pores all at once, leaving skin feeling fresh and smooth with an invigorating mandarin and mint formulation that smells great!

Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips - 8 strips - $9.99 - cleans a week's worth of dirt and oil in just 10 minutes - and if you do an image search on Google for Biore Pore Strips you will find what I like to call "Pore Porn" people are really obsessed with using them and photographing the results!

Available at select food, drug and mass merchandisers across Canada.

Dermablend SkinPerfector Blemish and Oil Clearing Primer - 24ml - $54 - with an oil free and lightweight texture that is easily absorbed into the skin leaving it fresh and shine-free but still feeling moisturized. Features a formula with salicylic acid to help clear acne blemishes and prevent new ones from forming while unclogging and tightening pores.

This kind of product is perfect for me - I don't break out a lot but I would prefer not to at all - and while a full acne regimen is overkill my skin still needs some help to not only help with the breakouts but also control the shine from my combination skin - especially now that we are moving into warmer weather!

It makes a great base for foundation, doesn't feel drying at all and keeps the oil at bay a lot longer then my usual primer does - not to say I didn't have to touch up with powder later in the day but instead of constantly it's just a couple of times during the day - I've also only had one small breakout since using so huge improvement!

Dermablend used to be one of those lines that was difficult to find but you'll be happy to know that NailPolishCanada.com is now carrying it and most items qualify for free shipping (and you can go shopping for nail polish while you are at it)!

Neutrogena Naturals Acne - harnesses the power of naturally-derived salicylic acid in wintergreen to enhance the proper function of healthy skin, great for those looking for a natural alternative to traditional acne remedies and is processed in a unique way, resulting in a pure bionutrient that works holistically to deliver superior cleansing and treatment while being frees of harsh chemical sulfates, parabens, petrochemicals, dyes and phthalates. The line has a fresh, citrus natural fragrance and includes:

Neutrogena Naturals Acne Cream Cleanser - 147ml - $10.99 - a pearlescent, white creamy 93% naturally derived cleanser that feels refreshing and cool on the skin with clinically proven acne medicine that treats and prevents breakouts with natural menthol and salicylic acid.

Neutrogena Naturals Acne Foaming Scrub - 124ml - $10.99 - with a 93% naturally derived scrub formula that smoothly and gently exfoliates the skin to sweep away excess oil, dirt and dead skin cells while acne-fighting medicine powerfully penetrates down into pores to treat breakouts and help prevent new ones from forming with natural jojoba ester beads and salicylic acid.

Neutrogena Naturals Acne Spot Treatment - 22ml - $10.99 - with a gentle, water-based 93% naturally derived formula that penetrates deep down into pores to treat and help prevent breakouts with powerful, natural salicylic acid.

Available across Canada at food, drug and mass merchandisers.

Garnier Pure Control for Acne-Prone Skin offers a complete routine formulated with a high concentration of salicylic acid (2%) and natural blueberry extract to help repair and prevent acne symptoms such as imperfections, pimples and blackheads. The line includes:

Pure Control Exfo Brusher - 150ml - $10.99 - offers intensive deep cleansing that helps remove dead skin cells and fade marks as it works to unclog impurities from pores and visibly reduce surface sebum levels. What makes it different is the flexible micro-bristles that deliver intensive cleansing without being harsh on the skin.

Pure Control Acne Cleansing Gel - 236ml - $9.99 - with a dual action formula that helps prevent and fight acne pimples, deeply cleanses and purifies while helping to reduce the appearance of marks.

Pure Control Deep Pore Exfoliating Cream Scrub - 150ml - $9.99 - unclogs pores, uproots blackheads while preventing their reappearance as well as treating and removing marks.

Pure Control Acne Astringent Lotion - 236ml - $9.99 - helps prevent and fight acne pimples, mattifies skin and tightens pores.

Pure Control 24H Hydrating Care Mattifying Moisturizer - 50ml - $12.99 - works to fight pimples and remove oiliness while providing hydration to the skin.

Pure Control Targeted Acne Gel Treatment - 15ml - $12.99 - helps clear stubborn spots with salicylic acid that accelerates the drying out of imperfections.

Pure Control Tinted Roll-On - 15ml - $12.99 - helps clear stubborn spots with salicylic acid while also covering thanks to a high concentration of mineral pigments which don't block pores.

Available at drug, grocery and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Complexion perfection can be yours with Antipodes and Dermablend! Contest

Time for our fifth and final giveaway courtesy of eBeauty.ca and a chance to get your hands on a couple of products your skin with thank you for!

Antipodes Rejoice Light Facial Day Cream - 60ml - $42.95 - a  lightweight, certified organic, sweetly scented facial cream that combines manuka and avocado oil with macadamia and jojoba to protect, balance, hydrate and soften the skin. Sweet almond oil and vanilla pod infuse this delicate cream with a beautifully joyful, yet subtle scent.

 Dermablend Smooth Indulgence Redness Concealer  - 10ml - $21 - a lightweight, green concealer for use on redness, rosacea, uneven skin tone, blemishes, scars, and port wine stains to cover imperfections leaving you with an even, healthy-looking complexion. Dermatologist and allergy-tested and fragrance-free.

This contest is open to all our Canadian followers and it's very easy to enter, just leave a comment letting us know that you follow (if you aren't a follower you can sign up through Google or Networked Blogs - signups are in the right sidebar)

1 entry for following and answering the question - What do you do to pamper your skin? Please also leave your e-mail so we can find you if you win!

And for an extra entries:

Visit the eBeauty.ca Facebook page and "like" them - www.facebook.com/ebeauty.ca
Follow @BeautyCrazedCan on Twitter and tweet the contest.
Follow @shopebeauty on Twitter and tweet the contest. 
 
If you prefer not to leave your info on a public post, please leave a post saying you want to enter and then e-mail your info to info@beautycrazed.ca, please put "Complexion Perfection Contest" in the subject line.  Remember to leave the post or you name won't actually end up in the draw! Winner to be decided by random drawing and you have until November 18th to enter.

Good Luck! And be sure to come back tomorrow at 11:30am for our next amazing giveaway!
And if you haven't entered yesterday's Glowing beauty contest - enter here, Wednesday's Kronos contest - enter here, Tuesday's Paul and Joe Beaute contest - enter here or Monday's Winter Moisture contest yet - what are you waiting for? Enter here!

And many thanks to eBeauty.ca for providing all of these amazing prizes for our readers! 

- Lisamarie -

Darker Skins Need Foundation Too!

Most cosmetics brands now offer much more choice in terms of foundation for women of color than 10 years ago.  But let's face it, the choice for darker skin tones is still limited. Some brands have truly embraced their ethnic clientele while others are still behind.

I've tried many foundations over the years and finding the right coloring/coverage has definitely not been easy. Three brands stuck out for me, however.

1 -MAC, the obvious choice
Great choice of colors from light to really dark skin. One of the first brands to offer quality products to ethnic women. Probably the best for light coverage, no doubt.

2 - Clinique, just as good as MAC

Again, great choice of colors including powders. Their staff has always matched their foundation with my skin with great skills. The coverage is a little heavier than the MAC foundations I tried and it's a good thing. Used in combination with powder it's a winner.

3 - Dermablend

Dark blemishes on dark skin can be hard to cover. Although Dermablend offers a limited range of colors, it does include a couple of foundations for black skin. The darkest foundation can only be found online (check out the Dermstore Canada), Shoppers Drug Mart does not carry it, bummer!

If the color does not exactly match your skin but you need the coverage, you can always use it as a base to mask your imperfections and use a darker foundation/powder to get the right color.

4 - Flops
I've tried Fashion Fair, years ago and I wasn't impressed, their products were heavy and their range was limited. Forget cheap brands from ethnic stores, they suck! Also, forget brands like Dior, Chanel etc..the choice of colors is usually very poor for darker skins. La Roche Posay (Toleriane) used to offer a couple of fairly dark tones and the best coverage I had ever seen, sadly they changed their product and the colors offered are now just dark enough for olive skin and the coverage is also much lighter.

 What's next? I'm definitely planning on testing IMAN's products soon and I will let you know how it goes!

- Christelle -