Anastasia Beverly Hills See or Be Seen Kit + Swatches

Lately, I have been seeing reviews/swatches of this Anastasia Beverly Hills See or Be Seen Kit popping up all over the bloggersphere.

It's amazing to see how the colors show up on different skin tones.

I will admit.. I've never tried anything from Anastasia Beverly Hills before. I thought the whole line was dedicated to brow products.



This kit was the perfect way to try out some products from line that I would not be exposed to.

This kit consists of:
Illumin8 Eyeshadow Duo in On Set

This eyeshadow duo felt like velvety smooth butter. 

I can't get over how well the colors blended together. 

The color is also very flattering on every skin tone.

*****

Hydrafull Gloss in (Top) Plastic & Heiress (Bottom)

It's hard to get pink glosses to show up on my lips sometimes but these showed up perfectly.  

I'd recommend them because they're pigmented and hydrating.
Perfect shades for the summer!

The applicator was a little tricky to use at first.
TIP: Dab on the color, don't swipe it.

*****

 Tinted Brow Gel in Caramel

I wish that the kit came with a clear gel. This color was not suitable for me.

I'll be putting it into my kit because it may work for one of my clients.

*****
Seen and Be Seen Makeup Kit: The limited edition See and Be Seen makeup kit is available exclusively at Sephora and Anastasia.net and retails for $44 (with an $80 value)

Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream waterproof colors #24 & #26 swatches

One of the most popular Make Up For Ever products is their Aqua Cream colors. 

A must have because they are pigmented, creamy and long lasting. 

Just in time for summer, Make Up For Ever is launching four new colors- 

lime green, purple, baby blue and bright yellow.

Aqua Cream is a completely smudge-proof, tear-proof, waterproof cream color that won’t crease, run or transfer. It gives intense payoff with a highly pigmented formula that ensures the colorful, pearly hues show up on skin while the soft, silky texture allows it to glide effortlessly onto eyelids, cheeks and lips. The formula includes evaporating oils to help fix the pigments on skin for impeccable hold, and a special filmogen polymer that encapsulates the pigments to keep moisture out and render them waterproof.

#24 Matte Vibrant Yellow

#26 Violet Sheen

These are gorgeous! 

The colors are buildable and can be worn alone.

Work quickly when using them because when they set they don't budge.

I also want to add that these aqua creams are used by the Canadian Olympic Synchro team.

If these are good enough for strenuous physical exercise underwater, they will definitely work for you!

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

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Beauty News: Belle Noel, Sally Hansen and Panasonic Beauty

Kim Kardashian visits
The Bay for Belle Noel

Kim Kardashian, in collaboration with Pascal Mouawad, launched her first foray into the world of jewelry design with “Belle Noel” in January 2011. Belle Noel was designed to add a touch of glamour to any outfit with inspiration from classic movie stars like Carole Lombard, Vivien Leigh, and Sophia Loren to the fashion muses of the 70’s like Lauren Hutton and Julie Christie. This versatile line features statement, daytime and evening styles from understated, casual pieces to bold, lavish creations reflecting her myriad influences from her travels around the globe. Belle Noel is currently available at upper tier department stores, specialty boutiques, and select online stores.

She has some really cute unique statement pieces!
Definitely worth checking out.

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Avril Lavigne Collaborates with Sally Hansen Salon Effects

Avril Lavigne has partnered with Sally Hansen and created 12 new limited edition shades and designs of the revolutionary Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips. The innovative Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips are all about the ability to express yourself through your nails and who better to capture the essence of that expression than Avril Lavigne. The 12 distinctive shades have unique individual features including, starts, studs, leopard prints, plaids and the rocker-chic style, representative of Avril’s personality. Each of the limited edition Salon Effect Real Nail Polish Strip are designed to complement the diverse style Avril wears on stage to ensure each nail is a fashion statement and not just a fashion accessory.

I'm such a fan of the Salon Effects Nail Strips! 

I'm going to showcase some of my faves for you all soon.

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Panasonic adds a Beauty Collection to their line

Infused with Panasonic’s advanced technology and the latest trends in women’s personal care, the Panasonic Beauty Collection products are set to be the must haves of the season. With chrome accents and a hot pink hue, the collection consists of three essential tools designed to fit right into a makeup bag with style and discretion, including: the Heated Eyelash Curler, Touch-Up Body Shaver and Precision Facial Hair Trimmer.

I have used a lot of Panasonic items in my lifetime. Vacuums, Cameras and Camcorders.

I'm interested in how these products will perform.  

What is your favorite spring/summer lip color?

I'm so excited to break out my spring/summer colors!

Last year I fell in love with MAC Romancin'. Perfect blue based lipstick for my skin tone.

What colors/shades have you been wearing lately?