Needful Things - pink makeup from Fenty Beauty, Trinny London and Korres!

 

I went to see the Barbie movie a couple of weeks ago (excellent, highly recommend!) and while I was totally into the the whole dress all in pink thing to see the movie, I realized that my closet contains a whole lot of neutrals and no pink! 

 

No problem, my makeup collection has more then enough pink to make up for it - and this is what I went with...

 

Fenty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick in Pink Limo Scene - $43 - a luxe and whipped liquid in vivid hot pink  with a velvet-matte finish that won't settle into fine lines or dry out your lips.

 

Available online at fentybeauty.com.

I balanced out the bold lip with a more subdued eye:

 

Trinny London Eye2Eye in Joy - a shimmering blossom pink moisture enriched cream shadow - I love this one (the whole line really) because I am such a lazy morning makeup person and all you have to do is swipe a bit of this across your lid with a finger and it adds perk and polish with zero effort! 

Available online at trinnylondon.com/ca.

Korres Gel Effect Nail Colour in Candy Pink - $15 - a uniform gel veil with sweet almond oil that dries in less than 60 seconds, without the use of a UV lamp, to become the dazzling shield of colour - I confess I put this on in the car - it really did dry fast and even with the hurried application there was no chipping for over a week!

Available online at korres.com.

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - Physicians Formula Butter Dream Team Face Palette

If all this wonderful warm weather has you realizing just how long it has been since you have seen sun or been on a vacation - and your skin shows it - then help is on the way - fake it until you make it with:

 

Physicians Formula Butter Dream Team Face Palette - $25.99 - achieve a gorgeous tropic glow with a palette chock full luxuriously smooth butter blended bronzers, blushes, highlighter and face powder that seamlessly work together to create the look of a tropical vacation dream. Palette includes: Murumuru Butter Bronzer in Bronze; Matte Monoi Butter Bronzer in Deep; Murumura Butter Blush in Saucy Mauve; Butter Believe It! Blush in Pink Sands; Murumuru Butter Highlighter in Champagne; and Butter Believe It! Face Powder in Translucent

 

Made with a blend of murumuru butter, cupuacu butter, and tucuma butter from the nutrient-rich Amazon, this makeup is packed with essential fatty acids and pro-vitamins that soften, condition, and moisturize the skin. As well, they are talc-free and are extra-breathable, making them a perfect match for those even with sensitive skin. A few swipes of this palette will have you looking like you just got home from a tropical vacation - the coconut-y scent will help with that feeling too!

 

Available now at drugstores across Canada including Shoppers Drug Mart.

 

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - Belif Aqua Bomb Hydrating Body Moisturizer

If you've ever wished for a giant vat of Belif's Aqua Bomb so that your whole body could just sink into it - wish granted (kind of)!

 

Belif Aqua Bomb Hydrating Body Moisturizer - 300ml - $39 - a fast-absorbing, lightweight body-moisturizing gel that intensely hydrates skin  with a unique silky finish without leaving a sticky or greasy residue behind. 

 

With a body quenching formula of: niacinamide - a visibly brightening, smoothing, hydrating ingredient that supports skin protein production; hyaluronic acid - helps skin retain moisture for a smoother, plumper appearance; and Lady's Mantle - to soothe skin - leaving skin looking hydrated, healthy and glowing - and because of the nice light feel will be just as great to use in the summer as it is now!

 

Available at Sephora stores across Canada and online at sephora.ca.

 

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - Dove Nourishing Hand Sanitizer & Love Beauty And Planet Hand Cream

 

I feel like in the last year I've become a real connoisseur of hand sanitizers and to be honest, most of them are really kind of terrible - they smell bad and they dry out my hands but since avoiding them isn't really an option, I'm happy to have found one that smells and feels great!

 

Dove Nourishing Hand Sanitizer - 236ml - $6.47 - in Deep Moisture or Shea Butter & Warm Vanilla, 59ml - $3.47 - in Deep Moisture - uses a breakthrough formula containing soybean oil, echium seed oil and stearic acid to deliver skin nourishment and moisturization, to help mitigate alcohol’s drying effect and improve skin hydration without compromising antibacterial efficacy.

And while I don't feel like all the moisture has been sucked out of my hands like with other sanitizers I still enjoy a bit of hand cream throughout the day...

and I love mini sized ones that I can tuck away anywhere and everywhere!

 

Love Beauty And Planet Hand Cream and Lotion - 28.3g - $4.99 - made with a signature natural ingredient and each sublime scent is infused with an ethically sourced oil or extract, without dyes or parabens - available are: All Snuggled Up - tucuma butter & vanilla; Walk In The Woods - marula oil & cedarwood; Divine Indulgence - coconut milk & white jasmine; Shea Velvet - shea butter & sandalwood; Delicious Glow - murumuru butter & rose; Luscious Hydration - coconut water & mimosa flower; and Soothe and Serene - argan oil & lavender

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - StriVectin Tighten & Lift TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream Plus

StriVectin Tighten & Lift TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream Plus - 50ml - $99 - a powerful cream that offers the complete solution for a youthful looking neck and decollete: visibly tightens, lifts and firms the neck for a more youthful looking profile; smooths the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the neck and décolleté and targets crepey texture; while it strengthens the skin barrier to prevent moisture loss and diminishes the look of discoloration on the décolleté.

 

The formula features the breakthrough Gravitite-CF Lifting Complex to improve skin elasticity and provide visible lift, while smoothing the appearance of horizontal neck lines and sagging; a botanically-derived Brightening Complex that helps even skin tone on the décolleté; while patented NIA-114 technology strengthens the skin barrier - lifting, lines, crepey texture and uneven skin tone - this cream does it all!

 

Available at drugstores across Canada.

 

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - St. Tropez Self Tan Watermelon Bronzing Kit

Looking for an easy and natural looking tan without the damaging effects of actual sun? Then you need:

St. Tropez Self Tan Watermelon Bronzing Kit - $63 - infused with Vitamin E and watermelon extract for their moisturizing and protecting properties, to leave skin looking and feeling golden.

Apply with the super-fun, limited edition Watermelon Mitt for a flawless tan in just one application.

The mousse formula is quick-drying, non-sticky,   transfer-free and provides a medium golden tan that lasts up to 10 days. I appreciate that it is tinted, making it easy to see where you've applied it so you don't miss spots and that it doesn't have the usual yucky self tan smell - just a fruity scent that smells like summer - just apply and leave on for 8 hours before rinsing off for the perfect golden glow!

I always find that it's what you do before and after self tanners that makes the difference - so don't forget to exfoliate for smooth, even colour and moisturize daily to make the colour last!

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

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - Physicians Formula Organic Wear Dewy Blush!

Tired of the humid weather turning your powder blush into a runny, cakey mess? An easy fix - just go liquid:

Physicians Formula Organic Wear Dewy Blush - $18.99 - in 3 shades: Pink Berry, Apricot Glow and Gorgeous Peach - a lightweight and easy-to-blend liquid blush that glides on effortlessly, enhancing cheeks with natural-looking colour and leaving a long-lasting glow. The formula is enriched with organic anti-aging superfruits: cranberry & blueberry and infused with a nourishing blend of organic aloe vera, organic jojoba oil and botanical cactus flower to revive cheeks for a visible smoother, plumper, fresh dewy look.

While you are picking up your new blush be sure to also check out a couple of other Physicians Formula Organic Wear products: the Dewy Highlighter - $16.49 - in 2 shades: Dew Frost and Honey Dew - a multi-use, cream-to-powder highlighter, infused with nourishing blend of organic jojoba oil, natural Indian senna seed, organic aloe vera, and botanical cactus flower to help achieve a naturally brightened look instantly; and the Tinted Lip Treatment - $12.99 - in 5 shades: Berry Me, Ginger Snap, Love Bite, Tawny Nude and Tickled Pink - with an ultra-nourishing, ultra-creamy formula containing skin-pampering organic shea butter and an organic oil blend that hydrates and conditions for a smooth, supple pout with a hint of color.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam Light/Medium

You probably aren't going to get to Australia (or anyplace else) this year so bring the beach to you with:

Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam Light/Medium - 200ml - $33.99 - a lightweight self-tanning foam from Australia enriched with aloe vera and infused with a coconut scent for a golden glow finish that makes skin look sun-kissed, never orange.

The light/medium shade is perfect for my fair complexion, first time tanners and anyone not looking for dramatic colour - but if drama is what you want, it also comes in Dark and Ultra Dark formulas for a more tropical look!

I personally find the foam much easier to apply then a lotion and it dries quicker but whichever kind you use, do yourself a favour and use the application mitt - it only costs $8.99 and makes it much easier to apply - as an added bonus it saves me from the patchy coloured hands I always end up with because I don't wash it off properly!

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

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - Cocokind Oil To Milk Cleanser

Every summer the hunt for a new cleanser ensues - not just for one that will get rid of heat induced dirt and sweat, but also remove sunscreen without leaving skin feeling stripped and tight - to the rescue this year is:  

Cocokind Oil To Milk Cleanser - 86ml - $24.99 - a gentle oil cleanser that transforms into milk upon contact with water, allowing for an easy rinse off and leaving skin soft, replenished, and clean.

The clean, non-toxic formula is centered around prebiotic fermented oat with vegan, gluten-free, and organic ingredients. Not only does it take off make-up but also helps to create a healthy environment for microbiome to thrive, where healthy bacteria can obtain energy and nutrients to live and reproduce - as a result, skin is better able to defend us from external pathogens, inflammation or irritation and environmental stressors.

Even the packaging is healthy - the tube is make out of sugarcane materials and is plastic-free!

For using, water is the key: Use on dry skin for a more traditional cleansing oil and add water later to create a milky wash or apply with damp hands for a quicker milky wash and faster clean-up! Either way skin will be left feeling totally clean and soft.

My only complaint is the size - while it is nice that you can easily throw it in your bag to travel with, used every day I will go through it in no time - hopefully they will be introducing a larger, at home, dirty face size! (hint hint)

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

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - 7th Heaven Gold Easy Peel-Off Mask

Say good-bye to excess oil and grime and hello to cleansed, purified skin with a mask that feels rich but won't break the bank:

7th Heaven Gold Easy Peel-Off Mask - 10ml - $2.99 - detox and brighten to reveal skin's radiance with this metallic gold, easy peel-off mask that minimizes the appearance of pores, as well as tones and rejuvenates the complexion with a formula of moisturizing jojoba oil, detoxifying malachite, vitamin rich mango and soothing jasmine.

Peel off masks are my favourite and this one has the added bonus of making you look like a Goldfinger Bond girl (without being dead and stuff) and thus terrifying to the cats! Just apply a thick layer on to clean and dry skin, leave until dry and peel it off - fun!

Available at select Lawtons Drugs , Walmart, London Drugs, Pharmasave, Brunet, Familiprix, Jean Coutu, Proxim, Uniprix, Value Drug and Overwaitea stores across Canada and online at shophali.com - and as a special bonus, you can get 15% off your order of anything and everything until the end of June with this code - BEAUTYCRAZEDHALI15 - so go nuts!

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops

I've pretty much given up on foundation these days but the video meetings just keep on coming - so I've learned to cheat great looking skin with:

Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Ultimate Glow Primer - 31ml - $58 - illuminates the complexion for a ‘lit from within’ glow formulated with actives to brighten the complexion, delivering a soft glow to instantly boost luminosity and radiance.

The smoothing formula creates the perfect illuminating base for makeup application while antioxidant ingredients deliver further skincare benefits by promoting healthy looking skin and the rosy formula instantly provides a soft focus effect to perfect the look of the skin.

Shake well and pat two drops into a clean, dry face. Use before makeup as the ultimate illuminating primer or use on its own for a dewy complexion.

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

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - FOREO LUNA Mini 3

FOREO LUNA Mini 3 - $209 - in 5 colours: Sunflower Yellow, Fuchsia, Pearl Pink, Mint and Midnight - a compact, gym-bag-friendly, ultra-hygienic cleansing device specifically designed to care for active skin that offers a 30-second glow-boost mode for fast yet gentle facial cleansing.

The t-sonic pulsations are gentle yet still powerful (8,000 per minute at 12 intensities) and the silicone cleansing tips are not only ultra-hygienic, but also so soft on the skin that it feels more like a spa experience then a serious cleansing session but it still manages to effortlessly remove dirt, oil, and sweat for fresh, glowing skin!

It has a practical compact size (this is pretty much actual size) that easily fits in a gym or travel bag - and even with daily use, only needs to be fully charged a couple of times a year!

Available now at Sephora and sephora.ca and coming soon to Hudson's Bay and Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - Laline Body Scrub

Eliminate winter dullness and restore your body's shine with:

Laline Body Scrub - 240g - $20, 500g - $35 - in 10 scents: Musk, Coconut Verbena, Vanilla Pink Pepper, Lemongrass Verbena, Monoi, Frozen Pear, Ocean, Violet Amber, Vanilla Patchouli and my fave - Cherry Blossom - contains the perfect combination of deep cleansing from natural minerals and super nourishment thanks to avocado and grape seed oils - to get skin glowing.

Just massage gently onto wet skin in a circular motion and rinse thoroughly - follow with the Laline  Body Souffle for skin that will be left ridiculously smooth and soft!

Available at Laline stores across Canada and online at laline.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - Marcelle Revival+ Ultra-Nutrition Intense Hydration Care and a visit to the Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Expert!

Marcelle Revival+ Ultra-Nutrition Intense Hydration Care - 50ml - $34.95 - a nourishing anti-aging cream designed specifically for dry and mature skin to help reverse the effects of time from: loss of elasticity; dryness; more pronounced wrinkles; and dullness.

For skin that feels intensely hydrated and nourished; improved density and firmness; radiance and luminosity are restored; and age spots appear reduced for a more unified complexion.

I discovered it thanks to a Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Expert on a recent visit when I was looking for something anti-aging that would also add more moisture to parts of my skin that were suffering from the cold winter weather. As a beauty blogger I do get info about a lot of different products but there is just too much to keep up with so I love checking in with the SDM experts who are always happy to let me know what is new and exciting in the beauty and skincare world! I also like to take advantage of the complimentary in-store skin care consultations using beauxtyRX dermatological tools - especially the moisture meter which lets me know if my skin has enough hydration and the scary little camera that magnifies my skin so I can see every pore and wrinkle - horrifying! Definitely worth checking out because once you learn more about your skin health and specific concerns, it's much easier to build a skin care routine customized specifically for you!

Visit a Shoppers Drug Mart near you to score your own Marcelle cream, a skin care consultation and to get better educated on skin care and new products!

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - Lanolips Rose Gold 101 Ointment

Lanolips Rose Gold 101 Ointment - $23 - a 98.7% natural multipurpose balm with rose-gold pigment for hydrated, dewy rush of natural-looking flush that mimics the effect of blood rushing to the lips and cheeks and containing pure lanolin for natural moisture.

The colour is lovely - a pinkish red with a subtle shimmer that isn't glittery and they don't skimp on the pigmentation so if you're fair, go easy on the cheeks or you could end up with a lot more colour then you want!

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - Quo Rose Quartz Facial Roller & Massager

Show your skin some love with rose quartz - said to be the crystal of Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, a rose quartz roller is the perfect tool to incorporate into your beauty regime:

Quo Rose Quartz Facial Roller & Massager - $25 - in a travel friendly size, the rose quartz facial roller and facial massaging tool gently stimulate circulation to help relieve tension and the appearance of puffiness, improve elasticity, tighten and reduce pores, even skin tone and it stimulates blood circulation to bring more oxygen to the skin, clearing away toxins and impurities to leave skin glowing and looking renewed.

Gently move the roller along the contours of the face from the center outwards. Use the facial massager on the chin and neck using gentle but firm pressure.

What's so special about rose quartz? Well crystal-ly people will tell you that it is connected to the heart and helps to balance and strengthen the heart and circulatory system. The vibrations of love emitted from the stone help unblock the energy that clogs the heart chakra, letting go of stress and negativity that can cause tensions in the muscles the create fine lines and wrinkles.

And for a little something extra, you can store the roller in the refrigerator to provide an extra cooling effect that helps refines pores, soothes away sinus congestion, headaches and assists in lymphatic drainage!

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

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - Nivea Body Wash Care & Roses

Nivea Body Wash Care & Roses - 500ml - $5.99 -  a silky shower cream with the delicate scent of white rose petals to indulge the senses and a hydrating pH balanced formula containing almond milk that nourishes skin with a rich lather and leaves it feeling soft and moisturized, even after towel drying.

This is one of my favourite textured body washes that I've tried in a long time - it's rich while still being light and it foams just the right amount - I don't like it when there's no lather but I also don't like it too bubbly - I have issues, I know - it also smells really soft and feminine - an all around win!

Available now at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - Magnetix Core Brush Collection

Let your brushes breathe and have fun displaying them in their full glory with the most innovative makeup brush collection ever:

Magnetix Core Brush Collection - $45.99 -
includes four essential vegan brushes for flawless application: the classic Powder Brush, the angled Contour Brush, exclusive Flat Foundation Brush and the Eyeshadow Brush, all within a magnetic steel frame.

With a gorgeous rose gold design and magnetic handles that stick to any steel surface, to save you the hassle of finding long forgotten brushes laying at the bottom of your drawers, keeping them secure.

The clever frame not only makes a great place to store the brushes but also makes for an easy way to dry after washing - just hang the brushes upside down to keep water draining off from entering the base of the brush head and loosening the adhesive bond.
Also available separately: Blending Eye Brush - $10.99, Powder Brush - $14.99, Blush Brush - $14.99, Foundation Brush - $14.99, Contour Brush - $14.99, Full Fan Brush - $14.99 and Display Plate including Eyeshadow Brush - $17.99.

Available at select Pharmasave and Guardian IDA stores across Canada and online at  www.farleyco.ca/Magnetix/Products.html.

- Lisamarie - 

Needful Things - Eve Lom Moisture Cream

Eve Lom Moisture Cream - 50ml - $198 - a multi-tasking moisturizer that provides anti-aging, antioxidant, antipollution and hydration with a soft and creamy texture that weightlessly melts into the skin.

The formula features: PrimalHyal Ultrafiller - provides a flash filler effect to help noticeably reduce existing and prevent future lines and wrinkles, hydrate and plump skin, for a healthy, dewy complexion;  peach flower and white horehound extracts - provide antioxidant and antipollution benefits, protecting the skin against damaging effects of pollution and oxidative damage to leave it looking radiant and renewed; and 3D hydration booster - provides hyper-hydration for up to 72 hours after use.

Available at Murale and Sephora stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - Avon Anew AHA Refining Cream

Avon Anew AHA Refining Cream - 50g - $38 - with an oil-free formula containing a potent blend of alpha hydroxy acids - one of the most effective anti-aging ingredients to help skin look smoother and years younger - along with an exclusive blend of antioxidants and soothing agents - suitable for all skin types including dry, normal and oily.

Use it as a daily moisturizer to improve skin clarity, texture and radiance as well as the appearance of fine lines, pore size and overall photodamage.

Just smooth gently over skin in the morning in an upward and outward motion - you might feel a brief tingling sensation, in which case, wait 15 minutes after cleansing or start off using only every other day until skin adjusts.

Available from your Avon rep - 1-9=800-265-AVON or online at avon.ca.

- Lisamarie -