GLAMGLOW Youth-Mud Tingling & Exfoliating Mud Mask

If you haven't already noticed, I'm a very picky person. Especially when it comes to skin care. 

There are so many products out with unbelievable claims.

I had the opportunity to test out GLAMGLOW Youth-Mud Tingling & Exfoliating Mud Mask ($69.00) at the Glossy Box TO party back in December.

Photo credit: Lubin Tasevski / Andrea Hunter

Let me add this- Canadian ladies save 10% on your first Glossy Box with the code Glossy29.

After walking around the party seeing ladies with a green masks drying on their hand, I decided to check GLAMGLOW out. I was met by a nice lady who gave me some claims which in my opinion sounded too good to be true.

Designed as a 10-minute professional ‘facial in a jar’ for behind-the-scenes use in Hollywood’s Entertainment, Music, Fashion & Award industries, for immediate camera- ready glowing skin. GLAMGLOW’s mud base is from the South of France Mediterranean Sea, home to glamorous Cannes, St. Tropez & Monaco. GLAMGLOW’s moisturizing collagen synthesis is for both men & women. Use a couple of times a week or simply when you need GLAM-tastic™ skin.

• Leaves skin noticeably radiant and glowing.
• Activates moisturizing collagen synthesis.
• Provides gentle resurfacing exfoliation.
• Helps to leave skin smoother, brighter and softer.
• Provides tighter skin texture and tighter pores.
• Helps to provide a more youthful appearance.
• Absorbs impurities without removing natural oils.
• Helps to protect against free radical damage.

This stuff is amazing! 

If you have sensitive skin like me, I'll warn you it really tingles at first.

I contemplated washing it all off but the tingling subsided eventually. If you can't handle the tingle, I was told that you can keep the mask on for half of the recommended time. 

I also love the fact that you can determine how much of a "scrub" you want. 

The formula has green tea leaves in it which promotes anti-aging and gives you radiant skin. Who doesn't want that!!

GLAMGLOW Youth-Mud can be found at Sephora & Murale in Canada.

Jessica Alba at the Golden Globe Awards Rocking Hourglass Cosmetics

I've peeled myself away from watching the Golden Globes awards to post this all for you. Didn't Jessica Alba look stunning!! I still can't believe that she's a mother of two. She rocked that fab peach-coloured gown by Oscar de la Renta.

She's is also wearing one of my favourite makeup brands Hourglass cosmetics. I was sent this breakdown and I know that someone may want to recreate the look!

Skin: 
Makeup Artist Lauren Andersen prepped the skin with Hourglass No. 28 Primer Serum, and followed with Hourglass Illusion Tinted Moisturizer in Sand. She then used Hourglass Hidden Corrective Concealer in Warm under the eyes, down the bridge of the nose and fanned the product out in the center of the forehead to create dimension. She finished the skin step with the new Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Radiant Light applied all over to create a golden, subtle warmth. “It’s a soft, refined shimmer that’s glowy,” says Lauren.

Cheeks: 
She used the bronze shade from Hourglass Illume Crème-to-Powder Bronzer Duo in Sunset to contour the cheeks and followed with the blush shade on the apples of the cheeks.

Eyes: 
Hourglass Film Noir Kohl Eye Pencil in Espresso was first applied to the outer corners of the eyes and then smudged it with a brush. Lauren then applied Hourglass Superficial Waterproof Bronzer in the crease of the eyes and the gold shade from Hourglass Visionaire Eye Shadow Duo in Dune on the lids. Lashes were treated to several coats of Hourglass Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara. She finished up by amplifying the brows with Hourglass Arch Sculpting Brow Pencil in Soft Brunette.


Lips: 
Finally, Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Riviera, a vibrant tangerine shade, was applied to the lips. The velvety matte color delivers richly pigmented and long-lasting coverage for up to 14 hours.

Ladies! 

How do you feel about this look?

Love it or hate?

Current Obsession: Avon Ultra Sexy Collection

It's been a while since I've tried anything from Avon. 

Lately, I've seen some great products come out and I'm happy that I had the opportunity to try it out.
First up is my current obsession is Avon Ultra Sexy Collection.

Flirty Fragrance Sensation of luscious strawberry, tantalizing jasmine and smokey cedarwood.

Ultra Sexy Shimmering Body Powder $12.00CDN

With a glam puff for a provocative dusting of shimmer and scent.

Ultra Sexy Body Mist $14.00CDN

An irresistible fruity-floral cocktail to wear wherever you dare.

Ultra Sexy Body Moisturizer $10.00CDN

A voluptuous body lotion infused with luscious scent.

Ultra Sexy Body Scrub $10.00CDN

A beguiling body smoother for skin that begs to be touched.

I could bathe in this, it smells so good!

What is your favourite Avon scent?

Best Concealer EVER: LA Girl High Definition Pro Concealer

Sometimes you stumble on a product that is so amazing that you want to buy the whole stock!

I found one that will you run out and buy it today!

I won't lie, I've never paid any attention to La Girl products before. I believe I've seen them in a few dollar stores before but the stock was low and the items were not appealing.

I found the LA Girl High Definition Pro Concealer for $2.99. Being a WOC, it's hard for me to find a concealer with enough yellow & red for my skin tone.  I took a chance and bought chestnut and hoped that it would work.

Plus it was only $2.99, if it didn't work  I was okay with throwing it out. Each tube has a brush-tip applicator. Which is perfect for under eyes because it's soft!

Can you believe that I got a PERFECT match on my first try! 

This is everything that I would want in a concealer! 

1. Creamy
2. Lightweight
3. Buildable
4. Affordable

I love the fact that it has Chamomile extract plus vitamin C & E in the formula.

Get your colour here before they sell out:

Here is a picture of me using it under my eyes.

I don't have foundation on.

I'm so happy to share this with you all! 

Please let me know if you purchase it!

Maybelline - Color Sensational® Vivids Lipstick Swatches

As you can tell I'm on a serious lipstick kick right now! There are still so many different shades and finishes out there that I can't wait to get my hands on. I was lucky to have had the opportunity to try out the Maybelline Vivids for a few weeks now.

 
I'm in love! 

Maybelline has been putting out one hit product after another lately. I'm happy to say I've been a fan of every single one!

• 8 super saturated lip shades.
• Brighter color from our exclusive vivid pigments.
• Creamier feel from nourishing honey nectar. 

Why do I love the lipsticks you ask? 
Because they apply true to color! The color that you see when you take off the cap is exactly what you see when you apply it!

These lipsticks are also quite long lasting and moisturizing. My lips didn't dry out throughout the day and I didn't have to apply it as much as I would some of my other lipsticks. I also have pigmented lips and it shows up perfectly on me.

Swatches: 

I'm sorry I didn't get to do a lip swatch with all of them but I love Hot Plum.
I think this might be my signature color for 2013!

Plus they only cost $9.99.

Which color is your favourite?