MaskerAIDE to the rescue!

One of the most relaxing things you can do after a stressful day is treat yourself to a beauty mask.
They infuse moisture and vitamins into your skin to keep it looking its best. 

If you're not one for messy homemade masks, try out a fun sheet mask like Maskeraide ($4.99)!

MaskerAide is a unique line of super hydrating facial sheet masks that 

compliment any skin care routine and the most fabulous of lifestyles.

Maskeraide is actually formulated in Canada! They contain great ingredients such as: 

• Natural Geranium Oil
• Seaweed
• Green Tea Leaf Extracts
• Argan Oil
• Aloe
• Heartleaf (a powerful detoxifier)
• Honey
• Cactus Extracts
• Ylang-Ylang Oil,
• Vitamin E
• Hydrolyzed Collagen
• Elastin

How-to:

1. To prepare face for your at home facial, start by cleansing and toning your skin.
2. Tear open packet. Gently unfold mask and place on face. Adjust over eyes, nose and mouth for a perfect fit. Rub any excess serum into neck and chest.
3. Relax for 10-20 minutes. Remove mask and discard. Gently pat moisture into skin or give a quick rinse and lightly pat dry.
4. Use once per week. Can be used daily.

I can't fit everything I want to say about MaskerAIDE into one post. So many great benefits in one little package!

Every Girl Needs a Great Blazer!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Express Canada for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Take a look in your closet, how many blazers do you own?

Would you believe that I own over twenty different blazers!
YES.. you heard me correctly!

I understand that twenty may be excessive to some but I'm a strong believer that every girl should at least own one great blazer. Whether it's cropped, boyfriend or tailored cut.
A good blazer is perfect to throw on to jazz up any outfit.

Have you ever walked into a store and found a blazer that fit you like a glove!
That's how I felt when I walked into Express Canada.

I found a blazer that didn't need to be cut or tailored and also complimented my skin tone.
I know that this this cheesy but I honestly feel like this blazer was made for me!

This picture was taken right after my movie date with my boyfriend.

Adding a deep coloured wine blazer was the perfect item I needed to break up my all black outfit.
It was definitely the focal point of my outfit.

My favourite thing about the jacket is the different colored lapel, material and length.
I can admit it, I'm short. I didn't need to cuff this blazer a lot because the arm length was perfect.

If I wore this blazer out for New Years Eve, I would pair it with a cute sequin dress!

It's hard to see but I wore these awesome Covered Wedge Bootie which is also from Express.
I love this shoe because it has a hidden 2" wedge heel. It zips at the side and has a skid resistant outsole.

Perfect for the Canadian winters!

Are you looking for outfit inspiration for the holidays and still need some assistance picking out a gift?

Check out Express holiday catalog & gift guide.

Soap & Glory is now sold in Canada!

As a Canadian, its hard to get my hands on a lot of beauty/skin care products which are not sold here. I have a few alternatives:

• Swap/get someone from another country to custom purchase it for me. 
• Buy it on ebay/amazon.
• Try to win it in a giveaway.
• Buy it on vacation.

All valid things to do but it's so much easier to go to my mall and pick up what I need. If it becomes a holy grail item, its easier to have it on my finger tips then wait.

I read blogs from all around the world. I Remember four years ago reading about great products from Soap & Glory from UK bloggers. I wanted to try it from all the rave reviews. When they came to USA, I got a Custom purchase of The Fab Pore Hot Cloth Cleanser.

Now I'm happy to say the line is found in Canada at Shoppers drugmart & Pharmaprix!

Check out some items from the line:

Hand Food
Hydrating Hand Cream

Key Ingredients:

• Shea Butter
• Macadamia Oil 
• Mashmallow Rose 
• Bergamot 

Clean on me
Creamy Clarifying Shower Gel

Key Ingredients:

• Natural Mandarin Peel Extract 
• "Lactic Acid 
• Plus Body butter built in 

Scrub'em and Leave'em
Body Exfoliator 

Key Ingredients:

• Babassu oil 
• Sea salt 
• Jojoba oil 
• Mandarin oil

Off your face
Cleansing wipes 

Key Ingredients:

• Poreshrink-rs acid free exfoliator.

There are soooo many other products that I want to try such as the Glow lotion and scrub your nose in it!

Have you tried the Soap & Glory line before?

Fall 2012 Caryl Baker Visage Uptown Girl Color Collection

It's about time for me to start breaking out the F word on my blog...Fall is coming!

As much as it hurts to state it, it's true. My summer started out amazing with my trip to Dominican Republic. Now instead of searching for a cute bathing suit I'm starting to think about Fall jackets.

The first Fall collection I will be highlighting is from Caryl Baker Visage. 

The theme for Fall 2012 is Uptown Girl.

Midtown Morning Color Collection

What is an uptown girl you ask?
She's sleek,Chic & Sexy!

I decided to watch the lipstick & gloss for you all to see them on my skintone.

"City Slickers" Lip Gloss in Rodeo Drive

"Morning after" Lipstick

This line is definitely appropriate for the office.

Are you ready for Fall?

Annabelle Cosmetics TWISTUP Retractable Lipstick Crayons in Royale

Back in June, I attended a Annabelle/ Marcelle Cosmetics launch. They're one of my favourite Canadian Beauty brands which I think is pigmented and has a vast amount of products to choose from.

Thank you to Rasilla who took this picture. Look at me pointing and drooling over their new setup.

Above everything, I fell in love with their new TWISTUP Retractable Lipstick Crayons. I adore lip crayons but I hate the fact that once they get dull you have to go on a wild goose hunt to find a sharpener to sharpen them. 

Thankfully, Annabelle has eliminated this issue with their new TWISTUPS.  Royale was the color which I fell in love with immediately! Has anyone noticed that I've been gravitating to fuchsia purples lately?!

This Lipstick is creamy and moisturizing.
I really want to try out the 11 other shades!

Would you wear this color?

Social Butterfly ManeTeeze by T&M Review

Don't you hate the fact that your hair "soaks" up smells like a sponge! Nothing is worse that leaving the house and fearing that everyone smells that curry chicken that your mother just cooked. Haha- I know I can't be the only one who thinks that everyone can smell it.

Now that I'm older, I appreciate a product like Mane teeze.

Mane Teeze by T&M Hair Perfumes aim to freshen your hair, invigorate your spirit and unlock your inner diva at any hour of the day. Delicious scents with a higher concentrate than average perfumes adds a long lasting fresh flavour to your hair for up to 12 hours.

Social Butterfly gives off a sweet vanilla scent. I like the fact that the scent is not over powering. If you don't like vanilla scented products there are two other options: Black Widow & Haut Mess. Haut Mess is actually my favorite because it's chocolate and caramel scented.

In a fashionable 50ml glass bottle, Mane Teeze by T&M Hair Perfumes can conveniently be toted around in your gym bag, purse or clutch.

I like the bottle but I wish that they had a travel- sized option. Recently, I went to a BBQ and got the unfortunate seat beside the BBQ. My hair smelled like hamburgers & chicken! Before I left to go to another venue I lightly misted my hair. Since I had a huge bag, sticking it in there was no problem.

If I had my mini over the shoulder bag, I wouldn't have been able to fit it in there. I could probably transfer some to my mini atomizer.

You have two options to purchase ManeTeeze: Online or at a Blo Blow Dry Bar.


How do you deal with hair "odors" other than washing your hair?

Check out GlossyBox Canada!

My Glossybox Canada Ambassador Kit

Beauty boxes are taking over! The most recent box to enter Canada is GlossyBox. I remember drooling over the UK boxes and awaiting their arrival here.

GlossyBox is similar to other boxes:

• Stay up to date with current trends/discover new brands.
• Free delivery.
• Five exciting product samples each month.

It differs with:

• $15 a month price tag.

Overall, I noticed that this box is the highest priced out there (in Canada) but after looking at what you can get in the box I totally know why.

For example: Full-sized items such as WELLA Ocean Spritz in the June box retails for $16.99 and Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 is $15.99. One item basically covers the price of the box. Consider the other four items a bonus!

The idea of a 6th surprise item in your box is a great deal as well.

If you love trying out new products and you're on a budget, I would recommend this box. I also want to add that you can cancel your GLOSSYBOX subscription at any time within 14 days prior to delivery. I hate putting stuff like that out there but I have had a bad experience with an American box and  it's good to know your opinions. Whether or not you use it..

If you're interested in trying out GLOSSYBOX use my promo code: Glossy29 for 10% off!

What type of concealer do you use?

Liquid Cover Up Oil-Free Foundation and Concealer in V13

There are so many concealer finishes on the market now! Foam, cream or liquid- its so hard to choose.

I personally prefer liquid because it provides the most natural coverage for me.

Now in my 20's I'm blessed to not have extremely dark under eye circles but who know what will happen later on.

Currently, one of my favorite concealers is Vasanti's Liquid Cover Up Oil-Free Foundation and Concealer.

I'm always on the hunt for another holy grail concealer! 

What is your favorite concealer type and brand?

Canadian Face of the Day featuring Annabelle & Marcelle

Happy Canada Day!

To Celebrate it's only right to share a look I did featuring Canadian brand Annabelle & Marcelle.

I shared this look in a previous post but now I will share details on what I used!

I have reviewed a lot of Annabelle & Marcelle products on my blog in the past. If someone asks me which products are definate must haves, I would recommend: Annabelle Smoothies & Marcelle Waterproof eyeliners.

The smoothies can be used as over the eye as a highlighter, shadow or liner. Once they set, they don't budge. To top it off they are crease free & waterproof.

 
The color I used is called melonade. I use it in my inner corners daily. I also blend it out as a highlighter.

 The waterproof eyeliners comes in 16 colors!
I chose Electric Blue because it compliments my skin tone.

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Happy Canada Day!

CoverFX Canada Day Giveaway!

To celebrate Canada day on July 1, I am giving away a CoverFX 

prize pack away to a lucky Spiced Beauty reader.

Cover FX creates healthy, natural-looking foundations for flawless full coverage. Available in a global palette with more than 30 shades, our unique formulas provide a precise match for skin of all ethnicities. We take ingredient choices seriously which is why each product is free of parabens, fragrance, gluten, mineral oil and talc. To ensure each product is safe for even the most sensitive of skin, all Cover FX formulas are developed under the supervision of dermatologists and clinically tested, for a truly healthy foundation.

During this heatwave it's important to have an effortless beauty routine. Get a perfect fresh, transparent look for Spring/Summer in three quick steps:

Step 1: BritePrep FX Brightening Foundation Primer ($45)

• Provides instant skin brightening effects and blurs the appearance of fine lines and pores
• Facilitates foundation blending and extends wear 
• Bearberry Extract: Anti-UV, lightens brown spots to even and brighten skin ton SPF 50

Step 2: SkinTint FX Treatment and Tinted Moisturizer ($39)

• Oil free, paraben free and water-resistant formula
• Contains skin repairing ingredients, anti-aging, skin firming and anti-wrinkle technology
• Bisabolol; the main active ingredient of the chamomile plant, anti-inflammatory, to protect and reduce skin irritation and sensitivity
•  SPF 30

Step 3: Bronzed FX Mineral Bronzing Powder ($28) available in 5 shades.

• Creates an instant sun-kissed appearance on the face and body
• Highlighting or all-over bronzer to achieve a sun-kissed glow without damaging UV exposure
• Ideal for all skin types

For your lips: MintTint FX Tinted Anti-aging Lip Glaze ($22) available in 6 shades.

• Moisturizing lip treatment and primer. Protective, fortifying and refreshing
• Lip Fill Technology, a blend of peptides and hyaluronic acid improves collagen synthesis and provides time released hydration

Enter to win here!

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Lise Watier Summer Sunset Collection

This is the first time I'm featuring Lise Watier on Spiced Beauty! Another great Canadian cosmetics brand. One of my favorite products from them is their Professional Corrector for dark skin.

Currently, I am in love with their limited edition collection: Summer Sunset.

I want to share some of the new products from there Summer Sunset Collection!

Swirl these colors together to create a nice glow. This bronzing powder can be used on various skin tones. Slips easily into your purse!

Long-lasting wear and available two palettes: Warm & Cool (Tropical & Paradis). 

Same sleek packaging as the bronzer above. 

Did you know that it can be reused as a wallet or a clutch?

CRYSTAL DROPS Ultra-Shine Lip Gloss

Do you like the wet glossy look? If so, then this gloss is for you. 

Three colors to choose from smoothie, tangerine & dragon fruit.

Enriched with vitamin E for its moisturizing properties. 

Applies easily with a beveled applicator tip.

NAIL LACQUER LIGHT UP CAP - Tangerine

Did you know that this nail polish is the 1st in Canada?

The light up cap makes for easy to do your nails at any time.

SUMMER SUNSET EAU DE TOILETTE SPRAY

Lise Watier creates a new sensual and sparkling feminine fragrance! The freshness flowers and the cheerfulness of summer colours inspire its summery composition! The fragrance opens with a bouquet enriched with the vitamins and subtle tartness of grapefruit blossoms, bergamot and luxurious red fruit. The scent then reveals its femininity with touches of jasmine, lily of the valley, honeysuckle and apple. It finishes nicely on creamy, enveloping background notes that are woody and musky.

SUN SMART Écran UV universel teinté FPS 30

Silky to the touch and extremely comfortable, 30 SPF, it leaves the skin velvety-soft without any oily film…All SUN SMART benefits in addition to tan! Contains no paraben and filters the sun?s rays with no chemicals. Applied after regular daytime skin care or before going out into the sun, Tinted SUN SMART is your skin's best friend!

3-IN-1 MIRACLE PRIMER

3-in-1 Miracle Primer has a translucent base which instantly matifies, corrects your skin, and minimizing the look of pores and fine lines. A coloured base corrects skin tone and illuminates your complexion. I wear this alone. Colors: Bronze, Abricot and Banane.

DUO GLAM ROUGE INFINI Lipstick Duo- Rose Ombre Glam

Water-based liquid lip stain and a high pigment lipstick in our Duo Glam Rouge Infini Lipstick Duo. With its specially selected waxes, Vitamin E and a unique complex known to stimulate ceramide synthesis, the lipstick provides instant colour release without feathering. Its creamy and full coverage texture provides ultimate comfort and a silky matte finish. Use them together. Use them separately. Use them as you choose. 17 colors.