Check out Topbox.ca!

A few weeks ago I was approached by a rep from topbox.ca to try a box. I was skeptic at first but it exceeded ALL of my expectations.

Topbox is actually similar to "other" Canadian boxes. They deliver 4 deluxe beauty samples each month. What caught my eye is how they provide the 'top' brands in their boxes for ONLY $10. This was a complimentary box but I made an account and filled out a profile on their website. I assume later on they will make boxes according to your preferences and skin tone. That would be amazing because I would hate getting products that didn't work for me.

This box had two deluxe samples & two full sized items. 

Check out what was in November's box!

Cake Beauty
*FULL SIZED* 

Retail $18.00
Velveteen Hand Cream

Stila
*Deluxe Sample Size*

Lip Glaze

 Dr.Brant

*Deluxe Sample Size*

Collagen Eye Serum

 Deborah Lippman

*FULL SIZED*

Retail $19.99

Enchanted Evening

My favorite item was the Deborah Lippman nail polish.

I do see myself ordering from them in the future because I feel that you definitely get 

your money worth with these boxes.

Spiced Beauty Blog: ebeauty Canadian Giveaway A Day 3: Lips

Day three of the ebeauty.ca giveaways is all about the lips! This is one of my favorite because these colors can we worn all year round. Plus you all know about my obsession with lippies :D

Don't forget to sign up for the trip to Vegas, shop with my 15% off code(save15) & get free shipping for the month of November!

Spiced Beauty Blog: ebeauty Canadian Giveaway A Day 2: Brushes

Here is day two of giveaways sponsored by ebeauty.ca for November. Up for grabs is a Pandora's Makeup Box Travel Brushes. Every lady on the go should have a decent set of brushes in her bag. You never know what can pop up ...a surprise meeting, after work drinks or a date. It's good to be prepared!

Don't forget to sign up for the trip to Vegas, shop with my 15% off code(save15) & get free shipping for the month of November!

WINNER IS CURRENTLY BEING CHOOSEN

The Body Shop: Extra Virgin Minerals Foundation Line + Mature skin pictures

A few weeks ago the Body Shop came out with Extra Minerals Virgin Line. At least 75% of their product range contains Community Fair Trade ingredients or accessories. Amazing!

Check out the three foundations:

• Cream-to-powder mineral foundation contains pure minerals and cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil for an immaculate, matte finish.
• This moisturising fluid foundation contains ultra-fine minerals and extra virgin olive oil. It gives light to medium coverage with an immaculate, dewy finish. 
• This featherlight powder base gives a radiant, natural-looking finish and can be built up for extra coverage. It is non-comedogenic and suitable for sensitive skin.

I was lucky enough to be given an opportunity to try out the line in the darkest shade. I have a slight amount of red in my undertone, so the color was not 100% perfect.

Luckily I had a client who was going to an event which skin tone suited this color precisely! 

She has perfect, wrinkle-free skin in her 50`s and only needed a light to medium coverage.

I love the dewy finish and how great this foundation looks with flash.

Happy to have these products added to my kit!

Fall Beauty 2011: Red Lip Edition MAC, Revlon & Face Atelier

Can you believe that Fall is already here!! Good Bye Shorts! Hello Scarves!

Instead of moping around, I'll share my favorite red lips for the season.

MAC Rebel

Face Atelier Revenge

Revlon Wine Not

 Which one is your favorite?

CARGO Voyages Gloss Collection Review + Swatches

I recently received a CARGO Voyages Gloss Collection for review. I'm a sucker for cute packing & color stories, so these became my summertime glosses. I was able to bring these babies everywhere!

GLOSS BREAKDOWN:

Consistency:

These glosses are thin but smooth. 

Four out of five have micro glitter....which can be a pain for some.

Price:

This collection is $22.00 on ebeauty.ca.

If your Canadian divide that into 5 adding HST.. that comes up to $4.97 each.

Color Pay off:

These colors are very sheer **It depends on your natural lip color**.

I find that I have to do 2-3 applications to get some color pay off.

SWATCHES:

RECAP:

OVERALL:
My favorite colors are Tokyo, Paris & Serengeti.
Las Vegas is too light & Morocco is too glittery.

What do you think?

FOTD: Sunkissed Face using CoverFX, Vasanti & MAC

I know I'm giving slight.. yes slight duck lips but my skin, brows and lashes look amazing here!

This is honestly the skin I dream for radiant, dewy but healthy.

Here's the products I used:

Face:

CoverFX NaturalFX B45

Vasanti Liquid Cover Up Oil-Free Foundation and Concealer V13
MAC MSF Deep Dark

                     MAC Skinsheen Bronzer Stick in Gilty Bronze

Eyes:
Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum

Mascara - L'Oreal - Voluminous Million Lashes

    Smashbox double-ended brightener

Lips:

Red Earth: Lip Shine

Tip: After putting on your CoverFX foundation. Apply your MAC MSF with a wet Sigma 180 in a stippling motion.

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I can't wait to try this look again!

What do you think?

Foundation Series: Natural Fx by Cover Fx with Swatches

Do you all remember when I posted this picture a few weeks ago? 

I got a lot of questions on the Cover fx foundation that I was wearing. 

Here is a spotlight post on Natural fx by Cover fx.

Let me start off by saying this is a 2 in 1 foundation: Concealer & Foundation. 

I love the fact that it can be layered depending on what coverage YOU want!
My secret I add a tad bit of water if I just want super light over coverage.

I have two foundation methods that I use depending on my mood:

• Light coverage all over
• Light coverage all over + extra coverage under the eyes

Interested in the coverage?

*For reference I am a B45*

Check out this picture:

PROS:

• Dewy finish (light)
• No white cast
• SPF 15
• Over 20 shades
• Non-pore clogging 

 Have you used Cover Fx Natural fx foundation? 

What do you think?

Spiced Beauty: June 2011 favorites

I totally struggle with putting out my monthly favorites. I apologize but I`ll try to put out one a month for the rest of the year!

Before I go on to my eight favorites... Let me start off by explaining my how my June was.

VERY stressful...unfortunately, I didn't have time to indulge in a lot of beauty products.

This July I will try to switch it up! So be sure to look out for that.

1. Dove go fresh Body Mist in Nectarine and White Ginger scent-Perfect for anyone on the go. I can spray this like four times and it wont be overpowering. 
2. Korres Deluxe Size Body Butter in Fig- I use to refuse anything with figs in it.. Bad childhood memories..haha. The Shea butter and Figs makes my hands feel AMAZING!
3. EOS lipbalm in Lemon- Huge thank you to Fabdiva20 she sent me a lovely package which included this lipbalm. I'm truly obsessed with how soft it makes my lips!
4. Annabelle 4SHOW Eyeshadow in Tiger-Eye- All of these colors are perfect for my skin-tone. Click the picture for a HD close up.
5. Diane Lai REJUVENATE- This was one of the first moisturizers which has not irritated my skin after prolonged use. If you have sensitive skin you will know how hard it is to find product that!
6. H&M Organic Lipgloss- It was a $1.00 on sale! Amazing for low maintenance days because it`s long lasting.
7. Vasanti Eye Wonder Cream- I currently don't have dark circles, wrinkles or puffiness. But dark eye circles run in my family, so I`m trying my best to prevent it before it occurs.
8. Ecotools Powder Brush- Its amazingly soft, so why wouldn't it be a fav :)
   
   Click the pictures for great close-ups:

Mary Kay® Mineral Eye Color swatches

I had the chance to try six Mary Kay® Mineral Eye Color for Spiced Beauty. Although they looked amazing, I had no idea how they would look on me.

Would they be cheap, non-pigmented or low quality?

After my first swatch, I couldn't believe how they were the complete opposite of my thoughts.

I wear mostly mattes and we all know how chalky and unflattering they can be but these have quickly become my favorites. Let's get on with the swatches!

Mary Kay® Mineral Eye Color Bundles in Beautiful Brown

Your eye color – intensified! Expert makeup artists have done the thinking for you – picking the right vibrant, long-lasting mineral eye shades to make your eye color pop. The Beautiful Brown bundle for brown eyes features three mineral eye shades in Sienna, Midnight Star and Silky Caramel, plus easy application tips and FREE eye applicators.

Left to Right: Midnight Star, Silky Caramel & Sienna

Gorgeous colors!

These three are individuallong-lasting, fade-resistant, mineral-based shade Mary Kay® Mineral Eye Colors.

Sweet Plum, Honey Base & Almond 

Here is another picture of me wearing Almond & Honey Base.  

What color is your favorite?