New products from Korres Fall 2012

Korres is a beauty brand that makes some amazing skin products. Everything in the line is made of organic and natural ingredients. These products are gentle on the skin and can be found in select Shoppers Drug Mart and Sephora stores. I honestly feel like there is something for everyone in the line.

MUST HAVE: Hawaiian Tropic® Sunscreen Lotions

I'm going on a vacation for my birthday! I'm excited.

One of the most important things to bring with me will be sunscreen. As a WOC I am still prone to sunburns and skin cancer. For the past three weeks, I have been trying out brands to bring with me.

I am looking for a brand that has a few things:

• Pleasant scent
• High SPF
• Light weight

The Hawaiian Tropic® does it. 

Plus they have something for everyone!

Hawaiian Tropic Shimmer Effect SPF 30
Uses mica mineral shimmer to highlight skin tone, allowing you to look your best while keeping your skin safe from the sun.

This one is the most glamorous of the bunch. Did you know that gold shimmer is the perfect way to hide skin imperfections! Try it on your stretch marks and scars.

Hawaiian Tropic® Silk Hydration™ Sunscreen Lotion
The unique hydrating ribbons replenish moisture for up to 12 hours, allowing you to pamper your skin while providing protection from the sun’s UVA and UVB rays.

If you find sunscreen dries out your skin, try this one!

 The moisturizing swirls really helped my legs from not drying out through out the day.

I should add that the hydrating ribbons are infused with silk protein and shea butter.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch SPF 85 Sunscreen Lotion
To ensure maximum protection from the sun’s intense rays, this surprisingly lightweight sunscreen provides photostable UVA and UVB protection while seducing senses with its signature tropical fragrance.

I'm bringing this one for sure because it's light weight, waterproof and grease free. 

A little bit goes a LONG way.

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 I'm happy that these have that signature Hawaiian Tropic® coconut fragrance.

Prices range from $9.99 to $11.99 CDN.

Do you wear sunscreen daily?

Biore Girls Night In!

A few weeks ago, Biore gave me the opportunity to host a Girl's Night In at my house. This was the first event that i've hosted at my house in 20 years! I was nervous but it ended up going really well.

The night consisted of cupcakes, facials, manicures and fun. The lovely ladies of Spa Party worked their magic on us while we watched the latest episode of Fashion Star!

Aren't these cupcakes gorgeous! 

My number one weakness..next to make up and clothes of course.

I've been using Biore for years. I love the new packing revamp because its modern and simple. 

Also the color coding system depending on skin types is straight forward.

Deep Cleansing (blue), Complexion Clearing (orange), and Make-up Removing (pink).

One of  my new favorites is the Combination Skin Balancing Cleanser. 

Every lady had the opporunity to use it and raved how soft it make their skin feel after.

 

Speaking of facials.. I documented the process Jennifer from Spa Party did on the lovely Rina. 

Her skin is flawless!

She used the Make-up Removing towelettes to get off any dirt, oil or make-up off her face.

The Combination Skin Balancing Cleanser was rubbed on in a circular motion all over her face.

 Avoiding her eye and lip areas.

The Complexion Clearing Warming Anti-Blackhead Cream Cleanser was

 put on her face in the same method as the balancing cleanser.

She then laid a warm cloth on her face and gently wiped off the cleanser.

 Lastly, she finished with a toner & moisturizer.

If you haven't tried the new Biore products, I suggest that you visit your local drugstore soon. I know the range is tailored for "20 somethings" but it can be used on any skin type.

Each lucky lady walked away with their own goody bag and a cupcake. 

Thank you Biore for showing us a good time!

Murad Vitalic® Regimen Energizing Pomegranate Skin Care

I love good skin days. They make me feel like I can conquer anything. 

I'm always self conscious when I have blemishes.

 I feel like everyone is watching me.

Yes... I'm a bit dramatic but I know that someone out there knows how I feel.

I have been using the Murad Vitalic® Regimen Energizing Pomegranate treatment for almost three months.

Keeps normal/combination skin in perfect, beautiful balance with Energizing Pomegranate Cleanser, T-Zone Pore Refining Gel and Energizing Pomegranate Moisturizer SPF 15.

•     Evens oily and dry zones
•     Clears clogged pores
•     Invigorates tired skin

The whole line was great but two key items in the line worked exceptionally well for me.

Energizing Pomegranate Cleanser & Pomegranate Exfoliating Mask.

I made a regime of using the cleanser once every other morning. I think that's the reason why my 90 day treatment has lasted so long.

Why you need it:

Cleanses and tones to revitalize skin in just one step

The Pomegranate Exfoliating Masks are generous. I use them twice a month. To save product, I use half of one package every two weeks.

Why you need it:

Antioxidant-rich mask restores, revitalizes and balances combination skin

That picture was taken this month and my skin is still glowing!

I'm ready for Summer :)

Korres Body Butter is an office hit!

In each office everyone is known for something different. There`s the lady with the best candy at her desk and then there's me....the cream lady. If you come to my desk I have several different creams but one of them has them coming back. 

It`s Korres Body Butter in Lemon Basil!

Yes that my desk with the pear and water and no I didn't stage it..haha

A rich, luxurious cream enriched with shea butter and scented with the fresh scent of green spice and lemon zest.

I've been a big fan of Korres for a while. Dating back to the days when I use to cruise the aisles at Sephora. Truthfully the whole idea of Basil Lemon is not my ideal scent. I`m more of a sweet cream kind of girl but I was pleasantly surprised by this body butter. The Basil Lemon scent was not strong or overpowering. There was a great balance of both scents.

One of my coworkers was very impressed on how moisturizing it was without the greasiness. I think it's because of the great ingredients like sweet almond and sunflower seed oil.

Not only is this perfect for your hands. Its also great for areas that don't get a lot of love in the winter like your knees and elbows.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan  

I'm thinking about taking this tube home because I need it to last me through the winter.
Canadians did you know that you can get Korres at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Have you tried anything from Korres before?

Spiced Beauty Blog: ebeauty Canadian Giveaway A Day 1: Body

Here is one of five giveaways sponsored by ebeauty.ca for November. Up for grabs is a Whish Gift Set: Shaving Cream + Gel. I swear we have skipped Fall and went straight to Winter here in Canada! Either way that doesn't mean that your legs have to look like it.

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

CONGRATS DONNA DELL