Canadian Holiday: 12 Days of Beauty!

It's that time again!

P&G has challenged #Beautyunited bloggers to another 12 Days of Beauty photo challenge!

You know I'm aways up for the challenge!

We had to use any of the 12 products from #COVERGIRL, #Pantene, #Olay, #Clairol, #VidalSassoon, #HerbalEssences, #VenusOlay and #3DWhite  to create five Holiday inspiration photos!

Want to try out some of the products that are shown above? 

Guess what!........

P&G is sending one of my lucky Canadian readers a gift pack with the same Holiday essentials that I received!

1. Olay Sensitive Body Wash (part of the Olay Body Sensitive gift set)
2. Secret Oh La La Lavender Clear Gel Deodorant (also in this year’s Secret + Olay holiday gift set)
3. Olay Regenerist Microsculpting Cream Fragrance-Free (featured in this year’s Olay Regenerist gift set)
4. Pantene Daily Moisture Renewal Shampoo + Conditioner
5. Herbal Essences Naked Cleansing Conditioner
6. Herbal Essences Naked Dry Shampoo
7. Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp Care 2-minute Moisturizer Scalp & Hair Treatment
8. Clairol Hair Colour Coupon
9. Crest Flex-Fit Whitestrips
10. COVERGIRL Full Lash Bloom Mascara in Very Black
11. COVERGIRL Eye Shadow Quads in Notice Me Nudes
12. COVERGIRL Bombshell Powder Brow & Liner Medium Brown

Good Luck!

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Canadians! What is your fave celeb hairstyle + Matrix Shampoo and Conditioner giveaway

Have you thought about your Valentine's Day hairstyle? 

If someone told me I could pick any hairstyle I wanted... 

I will probably pick Lana Del Ray's side swept curls with a flower crown. 

I know it's a little bit extravagant but it's so pretty. 

Since I would probably be using a lot of heat to keep the curls, It's good to use a heat protectant. 

I would start with Matrix Total Results Heat Resist line: Shampoo & Conditioner.

This year for Valentine's Day Matrix has five different Total Results together forever sets which include a shampoo and conditioner. Just in time for you to get ready for your big night out! Each set is sold for $16.00 CAN and can be found at select salons.

Do you want one for yourself?

Need volume? Have damage? Frizz getting you down?

Matrix is gifting two Canadian readers the appropriate together forever set for their hair.

ENTER BELOW

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Battle Winter: Face, Hands and Feet + Huge Giveaway USA & Canada

In the winter, I often find that people forget to take care of their hands and feet. It's always important to make sure that my hands and feet are always ready!

You never know when impromptu vacation happens.

I was contacted by Skinall Distributions awhile back. I was given two things to try: Kocostar 5 Finger Nail Pack($17.95 CAN for 5 packs) and the Foot Peeling Pack ($9.95 CAN). My first time trying it, I did a girls night. 

I had no idea what to expect!

The Kocostar 5 Finger Nail Pack was amazing because in the winter I find that I get a lot of hang nails. It's very annoying and hate when they rip down into your skin. I easily slipped on my fingers into each pocket with no mess. I was able to type while they were on without them falling off. After the 30 mins, I felt like my cuticles were softer and my nails looked hydrated.

For me, the Kocostar Foot Peeling Pack was a little tricky for the first time. You had to keep it on for 90 minutes to get the full effect. I'm the type of person who likes to move around A LOT!  If you decide to try them, put them on before a home movie night. 90 minutes will go by and you won't even know.

On the packaging, it states it takes 3 to 4 days for your feet "your dead skin and callus will start to peel off". Guess what?..  Mine took around 9 to 10 days to fully come off. The after was extremely soft feet. Smoother than a trip to the nail salon.

I also received a really cute pink pore brush as an extra. I usually go for the motorized version but it's good to have something with you in case you run out of batteries/your devices run out of power. I like using it with my favourite foaming cleanser- in circular motions. 

Canadians: Win a P&G- 12 Days of Beauty prize pack

P&G challenged #Beautyunited bloggers to a 12 Days of Beauty photo challenge!

Challenge : 

Use 12 products we received to create five Holiday inspired photos!

I shared my 5 pictures on my twitter page:

Want to win the items I used and more?

Whats in the prize pack:
1. COVERGIRL Flamed Out Shadow Pencil
2. COVERGIRL Nail Gloss 
3. COVERGIRL Clump Crusher mascara
4. Pantene Expert Collection Keratin Repair 60-second therapy Ampoule
5. Pantene Daily Moisture Renewal Moisture Whip
6. Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly Tousling Hairspray
7. Olay Total Effects Line & Dark Circle Minimizing Brush
8. Olay Silk Whimsy Body Lotion 
9. Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Boost & Lift Hairspray
10. Clairol free product coupon
11. Satin Care Shave Gel with a Touch of Olay and Venus & Olay Sugarberry Razor Cartridge
12. Crest 3D White Holiday Smile Survival Kit

Good Luck!

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Canadians: Philosophy tote & ipad case giveaway

I love seeing Canadian based content. 

I was quite excited to see that Philosophy now shares Canadian specific posts on their facebook page!

Why? For two reasons!

1. Huge number of dedicated Philosophy users in Canada.
2. To share upcoming sales or special offers that are exclusive to Canadians.

Sounds fair to me!

To Celebrate they are giving away a Philosophy tote and ipad case to one lucky Spiced Beauty reader!

Enter to enter check out the Canadian content on Philosophy's facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/philosophy/53006362456 and 

then enter below!

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Canadians: Where Ever Summer Takes You Giveaway ($150 value)

Canadians! Schick is offering one Spiced Beauty reader the opportunity to win a 

"Where Ever Summer Takes You Giveaway" valued at $150 (CAN).

Whether you be jet setting to NYC or soaking up the sun in Jamaica.

I have you covered!

The package has some amazing goodies!

• Schick Hydro Silk Disposable
• Skintimate
• Hawaiian Tropic’s NEW Island Radiance™ Self-Tanning Lotion x2
• Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizer x2
• Beach tote
• Beauty travel pack (eyelash curler, hair brush, compact mirror, make-up bag & nail polish)
• Sun glasses

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Canadians! Enter my Veet Giveaway

Summer is finally here! I know June was kinda disappointing with all the rain but I know July will make up for it. Time to break out the short shorts & swimsuits.

Veet wants to help YOU with the prep work with a product giveaway valued at $100 for one of my lucky readers.

You can win:

• Veet Precision Wax & Care-specially designed to effectively remove unwanted facial hair where it’s needed for up to 28 days.
• Veet Underarm Hair Removal Kit, the perfect preparation tool to remove unwanted hair from the underarms, while eliminating razor burn in this delicate area. Veet’s Hair Removal Cream is effective on hair as short as 0.3mm and is enriched with soothing Aloe Vera and Vitamin E leaving skin feeling smooth and hydrated for up to one week.
• Veet EasyWax Electrical Roll-On Kit, an innovative dispenser that warms up and evenly distributes salon quality wax for use even on the most sensitive of skin.
• Veet Hydro'Restor Hair Removal Cream.

Rules:
Must be Canadian
Must be 18+
Please fill out all the steps in the giveaway below to be eligible!
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Canadian- Hawaiian Tropic Giveaway + Win a $50 Visa gift card!

The long weekend is coming! I see a lot of sun and BBQ's in my forecast. As a darker skin woman, I still know that sunscreen is needed. Overall it's important to cover all exposed parts of skin on your body regardless of your skin tone.

If you read my past Hawaiian Tropic® post, you would know that I love the Silk Hydration sunscreen line! The swirls are very moisturizing, it's non-greasy and I love the fact that it has shea butter in it.

Now they have a Silk Hydration™ After Sun moisturizer ($9.99 CAN)! First thing I noticed is how good it smells! It's infused with mango and shea butter plus it has aloe which is very cooling. After spending a long day in the sun nothing is better than applying an after sun moisturizer like this!

Top swatch:

Silk Hydration™ After Sun moisturizer

Bottom swatch:

The Silk Hydration™ sunscreen

Do you want to try the product for yourself + Win a $50 Visa Giftcard?
25 Spiced Beauty Canadian readers will get the opportunity to receive new Sunscreen and After Sun Moisturizer. After trying the product- submit your review to me for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card.

FILL OUT THIS FORM TO BE ELIGIBLE 

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GIVEAWAY: Celebrate Mother's day with Topbox!

Celebrate Mother's day with Topbox! This year they are launching their Mother's Day Topbox+1.

This year it's a little different the box comes with 6 perfume samples plus a eGift Card. The gift card allows you to get one full size perfumes in full size from Topbox( $104 value). What mom wouldn't love that!

Vera Wang Lovestruck 50ml  Retail Price: $79

Calvin Klein Euphoria 50ml    Retail Price: $78

Oh, Lola! Marc Jacobs 50ml  Retail Price: $79

Roberto Cavalli 50ml             Retail Price: $80

Chloe 50ml                          Retail Price: $92

Calvin Klein Eternity 50ml     Retail Price: $72

Note:

There is a one time shipping fee of $5.95. The first time they send the box too you and again then redeem your voucher for a full size bottle of their favourite fragrance from the box.

Ladies boxes are available for pre-order now and will ship on May 1- Buy Now

Topbox is giving one Canadian Spiced Beauty reader the opportunity to WIN a BOX for your MOM!

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Canadians: Shu Uemura new online store + Giveaway

As a Canadian, it's always a good feeling to be able to shop from the comfort of your own home.

Have you heard that Shu Uemura just launched their new online store in Canada?

Blending nature, science and art together with the founder’s pioneer spirit, the shu uemura and Shu Uemura Art of Hair brands encompass cutting-edge make-up, high-performing hairstyling and skin care products, and a range of elegant and effective professional quality tools. With their entire range now available online at www.shuuemura.ca, these brands, beloved by professionals and consumers alike, now provide all Canadians a portal to the world of the legendary Japanese make-up artist and beauty pioneer, and a gateway to revealing every woman’s unique beauty.

To celebrate one Spiced Beauty reader will win a $100 worth of their desired products from shuuemura. 

How to win:

Fill out the rafflecopter widget below and the URL of your

 favourite product from the Shu Uemura website in the comment section below.

Try your luck and enter to win a $500 gift card by creating your wish list on Shu Uemura website.

Can't wait to shop? Try my special promocode SHUBLOG which will give you a $10.00 gift

card on Shu Uemura website at checkout! (offer valid on purchase of $50 or more).

Ends April 30 at midnight.
*I am an ambassadors for this launch- I am being compensated with product for this post*

Canadians! Win $200 worth of Holiday Goodies from The Body Shop (CLOSED)

We all know about my love of bath/body products & makeup. I can spend all day smelling and swatching all the products in The Body Shop. I honestly feel that they have something for everyone! 

Especially in their Holiday Collection.

Check out my post to see what The Body Shop is offering this season.

For my 4th year bloggerversary The Body Shop is offering something amazing for my Canadian Followers!

Must be a Spiced Beauty GFC follower to enter.
18+ to enter

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This is giveway 1 of 7! Look out for more international giveaways this month.

$50 MAC or Sephora e-giftcard Giveaway

Can you believe that in December i'm celebrating my 4 year blogging anniversary!

I can't believe it! Time really flies when you love what you do. 

As a pre-celebration Rai from Glam-Morena and I are having a joint giveaway for a 

$50 MAC or Sephora e-giftcard.

Rules:

Must be a Glam-Morena & Spiced Beauty Google friend connect follower

Must be 17+

Must be a Canadian or USA resident 

Fill out the form below and good luck!

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The Body Shop NEW Pulse Boutique + Ontario Giveaway

The Body Shop Toronto Eaton Centre recently opened it doors on unique browsing experience. The latest location in Ca nada to launch this new innovative shopping environment. With skincare, makeup, bthe opening ody care and values centre stage, Pulse Boutique creates a unique and memorable experience that engages, educates and informs. 

 An innovative range of products inspired by nature, bursting with ingredients that tell a rich human story and additional in-store campaign-led events will capture the imagination of customers to actively participate in The Body Shop community, aiming to make the world a better place.

The flagship store in the Toronto Eaton Centre is the eighth location of The Body Shop in Canada to showcase the new Pulse environment. Other Pulse Boutiques include: Mapleview Shopping Centre, Burlington, Masonville Place, London; Rideau Centre, Ottawa; Corner Brook Plaza, Corner Brook; Polo Park Shopping Centre, Winnipeg; Regent Mall, Fredericton; and a new location in Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Check out some awesome facts about the new store:

Story Selling Tables
Get playful! Pride of place in the middle of each Pulse boutique are our twin tables displaying our finest products which encourage you to interact, be informed, experiment and try new looks. Life is about trying new things, so go wild!

Community & Values Walls
Get involved! Every Pulse store will have a bulletin board with news on our global campaign, posters and information, and a Values wall which tells the story of our Values in words and pictures. Got a question about what’s going on? Ask our Values Ambassador, our resident expert on our Values.

Wood for Good
We’re using FSC wood throughout. This means that our wood is responsibly sourced and our boutiques look great. We’re also going Wood Positive with our paper and cardboard-based packaging. This means we plant more trees than we use to create the packaging in the first place

Free Makeovers
Fancy a change? Every Pulse store will have dedicated Makeup Artist and Skincare Experts who have undertaken rigorous and specialized training programmes to help you look and feel your best. Activating self esteem has never been so easy.

I want to Celebrate with my Ontario readers.

$100 Vineyard Peach Giveaway! 

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Canadian Giveaway: Go Cruelty-Free with Lily Cole and The Body Shop

This summer, go cruelty-free with Lily Cole and The Body Shop! Spiced Beauty and The Body Shop are offering you the chance to win an amazing gift basket valued at more than $100, filled with the new, limited edition make-up range: Cruelty Free Make-Up, launched in collaboration with Lily Cole. Celebrating The Body Shop Against Animal Testing ethos, Cruelty Free Make-Up contains no animal products and hasn’t ever been tested on animals. With ultra-expressive colours, shimmering looks and super soft giant puffs for perfect application every time, being cruelty-free has never been so glamorous! For more information, please visit: www.thebodyshop.ca

The Giveaway Package will include:

· Pearl Radiance Primer

· Liquid Eyeliner

· Puff on Radiance

· Shimmer Cubes

· 1 Lip & Cheek Dome

· 2 Mini Hi-Shine lip glosses

Must be a Canadian resident & a Spiced Beauty GFC follower to enter

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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!

USA & CANADA ONLY

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Win a Supply of Rimmel Scandal’ Eyes for One full year!

Will you be around Yonge-Dundas Square today?
If so, check out how Rimmel is bringing their Ad featuring Georgia May Jagger to life.

To celebrate Rimmel is giving one of my readers the chance to win a years worth of the amazing Scandal’ Eyes Mascara!

Rimmel’s new ScandalEyes Mascara doesn’t know when to stop. With a brand new oversized brush and innovative formula, be prepared to say hello to lashes you never knew you had. Shaped, plumped, and exaggerated to perfection. The new MaxDensity brush, that’s 50% larger* and thicker, covers your lashes with attention – from corner to corner. Bristles now flex in to deposit mascara and out to comb through clumps, so volume will scream. With scandalous eye opening volume, this mascara should need a license.

This is a 24 hour contest! Good Luck!

Check out Rimmel London on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RimmelLondonCanada

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I Love... Cosmetics Giveaway!

I recently stocked up on some I Love... Cosmetics for the Summer. This brand can be found in your local Shopper Drugmart.

They come in fun flavors like:

Mango & papaya

Blueberry & smoothie

strawberries & milkshake

and several more....

I'm currently loving Tropical Paradise.
Fabulous fruit cocktail of cream of coconut, pineapple juice and fresh grapefruit.

Paradigm Cosmetics is giving one of my Canadian Readers the opportunity to get a gift pack from I love...Cosmetics!


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Veet Canada Giveaway!

Have you checked out my Veet Easy Wax Electrical Wax post yet?

Do you want to try one? 

GIVEAWAY TIME!

Package contents:

- Veet Easy Wax Electrical Wax
- Veet High Precision Facial Wax
- Veet Hydro'Restor Hair Removal Cream
- Veet Ready-to-Use Wax strips for Face & Bikini
- Veet EasyGrip Ready-to-Use Wax Strips.

You will be ready for spring in no time!

 Rules:

Must be Canadian  resident
Must be a Spiced Beauty follower
Must be 17+

Enter Below:

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Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural Giveaway!

If you been under a rock and missed my Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural post, go check it out now.

This lipstick is amazing! It incorporates everything that a lipstick should be: moisturizing, pigmented, long lasting but NOT over powering.

Are you tempted to get your hands on it yet?

If so, guess what...

I'm giving away a brand new tube of N37.

N37- Iridescent Icy Coral

Rules:

MUST be a Google Connect Follower of Spiced Beauty
Must be 17+

 Must be a resident of Canada, U.S.A or U.K to enter.

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My Schick Hydro Silk razor experience

I know you all have seen posts on this Schick Hydro Silk razor popping up everywhere. I have put this baby through a two week trial and I'm ready to share my experience with you!

Let me start out with my shaving story. I wasn't blessed like my mother to have hairless legs.. YES.. you heard me hairless legs. I've tried everything from electric razors to nair because I could never get the hang of razors.

Lugging big cans of shaving cream to the tub is not my idea of a good time. Nothing is worst than getting there and finding out the can is empty!

I wish I had something like the Schick Hydro Silk razor when I was growing up!

Razor Breakdown

• Water- activated serum
• Five curve- sensing blades
• Sleek and fashionable handle
• Easy removal head
• Great grip

This was one of the most comfortable shaves that I have EVER had! The fact that I received a close shave with no irritation on numerous occasions is amazing. I really feel like the ease of the shave had to do with the water- activated serum. For some odd reason I thought the serum was suppose to be on the side. The fact that it was built in to the head and continued to "flow" through out my shaves was great. I also liked the fact that the razor came with an extra head.

Overall I recommend this razor and I will continue to use it.