Beauty News: Marriott Hotels Partners with THANN for New Launch

One of the worst things that you can do on vacation is forget your toiletries. Seven or more days of using products that you are unfamiliar with. In certain cases this can lead to breakouts or just overall stress. *If you're like me and pack everything BUT the kitchen sink*.

Marriott Hotels, the flagship brand of Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) and THANN, a natural Thai skincare line, today announced their partnership to reinvigorate the guestroom beauty experience by rolling out a new amenities line in Marriott properties throughout the Americas and Asia. 

I was so excited to hear this because I've stayed at a few of the Marriott hotels in New York. Plus I'm familiar with THANN products and have reviewed some of my favourites in the past!

Marriott Hotels selected THANN for its increasing global appeal, leading its expansion in the US market. Formulated through artful natural therapy and modern dermatological science, the THANN amenities are made from high quality raw materials and botanicals and presented in imaginative packaging. The partnership marks Marriott’s continued dedication to improving every touch-point that allows guests to “Travel Brilliantly” at their hotels.

THANN will not only be featured in Marriott Hotels’ guestroom bathrooms but you can also purchase the Aromatic Wood Collection on shopmarriott.com in early 2014:

• Aromatherapy Shampoo (8.45 fl. oz.) - $26.00 US
• Aromatherapy Conditioner (8.45 fl. oz.) - $26.00 US
• Body Lotion (11.15 fl. oz.) - $36.00 US
• Aromatherapy Shower Gel ( 11.15 fl. oz.) - $29.00 US 
• Rice Bran Oil Soap Bar (3.5 oz.) - TBD
• Aromatherapy Hand Wash (8.45 fl. oz.) - $19.00 US

What do you do when you forget your travel essentials?

Holiday Wants: GLAMGLOW Gift Sexy Set

Glamglow SUPERMUD™ Clearing Treatment is one of my top 10 favourite masks I've ever used. The results are almost immediate after using it. Definitely a must have.

Sephora is now selling the GLAMGLOW Gift Sexy set ($75.00 CAN) for the holidays. 

Perfect gift for a skin care junkie!

What is it:
A set of GLAMGLOW's bestselling products in a cool reversible gift box.

- 1.2 oz SUPERMUD™ Clearing Treatment
- 0.5 oz YOUTHMUD™ Tinglexfoliate Treatment

Why would I want it:
If skin care is one of your new year's resolution-add this set to your list!
-Smooth skin
-Unclogs pores
-Great exfoliant

Also parabens, sulfate and phthalates free!

What does it come with:
SUPERMUD™ Clearing Treatment helps fight all common skin concerns.

YOUTHMUD™ Tinglexfoliate Treatment contains super antioxidants and minerals that work to tingle, exfoliate, brighten, tighten, and resurface in as little as 10 minutes, leaving you with a youthful-looking, radiant complexion.

Where can I get it:
Sephora.ca or in-store

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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Mark Wonder Glow Blush & Glow

Mark by Avon claims that the Mark Wonder Glow Blush & Glow can be worn as a blush or as an all-over luminizer, its an ultra-fine powder that works wonders for any complexion no matter wear you dust it and instantly takes skin from dull to radiant.


The Blush & Glow is a beautiful mosaic. The outer ring of the mosaic is a very warm almost bronzy peach and the inner ring is more rose, mauve and gold shimmer. I was a bit concerned with this product as I am considered a Winter II on the seasonal colour chart so I usually need a cool toned shade. Seeing as I am such a fair lady this product is a highlighting blush I wouldn’t be able to use it any other way.

This powder is soft, pigmented and very silky. I decided to swirl my brush into this product and just go for a highlighted peachy cheek and I really liked it. I did have to blend and use a light hand but if you had a darker skin tone I think you would be fine to just slap the blush on or even use it as an illuminator.

Lets say Nars Orgasm and Nars Deep Throat had a baby… the colour product of this union would be Blush and Glow. There is a distinct peachy pink colour like orgasm but the shimmer is more like the shimmer you get from Deep Throat and for only $18.00 you cant really go wrong. This is one of those items that if you have a mineralized skin finish or a shimmer peach blush already you might not need it but if you are on the hunt for one at an under $20 price point you should really give it a chance.

Nicole by OPI: Carrie Underwood collection- January 2014

A new Nicole by OPI collection is coming out in January 2014!

It's a collaboration with Six-Time Grammy Winner

Carrie Underwood 

“Carrie is the perfect partner for Nicole by OPI. Her music evokes powerful emotions in its listeners, and we wanted to give fans a way to express their feelings through colour,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.

14 new nail lacquers($10.99 CAN) ranging from creamy pinks to chunky and textured glitters.

Carrie’d Away

Carrie’s own gold record signature shade.

Lips are Dripping Honey

This multi-gold glitter is sweet on you.

Southern Charm

Frankly my dear, this nude shade looks charming on you.

Sweet Daisy

A bouquet of southern peach blossoms.

Carnival Cotton Candy

This spun sugar pink is all about fun.

Goodbye Shoes

Hit the road, but leave me this standalone gray-green.

Backstage Pass

I want access to this brown with purple nuances.

Sing You Like a Bee

Put some of this frosty ice on that, honey!

Party Bus

Celebrate on-the-go with this party-perfect confetti glitter.

Love My Pups

Let’s “paws” for this adorably sweet pink.

Color Me Country

This soul-ful hot pink makes me want to sing.

Some Hearts

You can’t beat this romantic coral dream.

American as Apple Pie

Tradition runs deep in this classic red.

Fisher Queen

I’m hooked on this deep, deep eggplant.

Shades will be available at Shoppers Drug Mart, Target Canada, Walmart Canada, Jean Coutu, London Drug, and Loblaws.

Holiday Want: Quo by ORLY Gels: Holiday Gel Kit with Lamp

Do you have a nail junkie on your Christmas list?

Think about getting them the Quo by Orly limited edition gel nail kit ($90.00)!

I went through an obsession last year where I always wanted to have gel nails. I was in the salon every two weeks. It was pricey but when I did the math it was easier and cheaper to do it at home! Why not have the nail salon come to you?

This kit is a steal at $90 CAN.
Comes with everything you need to get fabulous shiny red gel manicure for the holiday's.

Contents:

• Cleanser
• Primer
• Base/Top coat
• Gel nail colour in Burning Love
• ORLY LED Lamp

*Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart stores in December 2013 for a limited time only.

Holiday Hair with the Rowenta Beauty Curl Active

One classic look that will always be my favourite go-to for a night out is side swiped curls.

I've seen the look on a lot of girls who have shaved sides but for people like me who are too chicken to shave their hair AGAIN- try a braid on one side with curls.

Speaking of curls- I had the opportunity to try out the
Rowenta Beauty Curl Active ($179.99 CAN) recently.

What makes Rowenta Beauty Curl Active unique that is it a Motorized curling system.

Yup! It automatically curls pour hair for you with the push of a button.

Key Features:

• Motorized curling 
• Quick heat up- 90 seconds 
• 2 rotation switches for the direction of the curls
• 2 heat positions- one for fine and one for thick.
• Ceramic coating to protect your hair

Before any curling, I used the Matrix Total Results Heat Resistance range to minimize any heat damage. Very important if you are putting any type of heat on to natural hair to use a heat protectant! 

It took me a while to get use to the process of using the Rowenta Beauty Curl Active. Practice makes perfect! My attempt at curling under was a fail but I had better success curling in the opposite direction. The medium setting did nothing for my thick hair, high worked much better for me (and it's recommended for thick hair). I do have clip ins that match my hair texture- so my curls where thicker than usual. If you have time, curl smaller sections at a time.

For anyone who is afraid that they are going to burn their scalp, the barrel automatically rotates back when it reaches the root. Pretty awesome safety feature.

Final Look:

Right now until December 24th, Rowenta Beauty Curl Active will be on sale for 

$99.95 at Trade Secrets!