My Top Five Uses for Vaseline

Growing up Vaseline was a holy grail in our household. We used it for everything!

I recently got this super cute mini swarovski vaseline lip therapy jar at a unilever event.

 I've always wanted one since I've seen them on the Tyra show(years ago).

 

I'm honestly not sure if these are for sale but it always spark several questions once I bring it out.
Super cute! Now on to the vaseline uses!

1. Hair I remember my mom using it to keep my "flyaways" in place. 
2. Makeup RemoverI use to wear a lot of waterproof mascara and vaseline was the quickest way to remove it.
3. MoisturizerThis one is pretty obvious but it always made my skin look great.
4. LipsQuickly relieved chapped lips. You can also make a DIY lip scrub by adding sugar!
5. NailsI remember a past coworker of mine moisturizing vaseline into her hands every night. She even went as far as wearing gloves to bed. Crazy but her hands were always super soft and her nails were hard!

What is your favourite vaseline use?

Win Tickets to Screening of Safe Haven! With Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough in Attendance

If I had it my way I would watch movies all day.
It's the perfect way to get away from it all for two to three hours.
Alliance has come our with a great movie that may interest you called 'Safe Haven'!

'Safe Haven' opens on Valentines day and stars Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough. An affirming and suspenseful story about a young woman’s struggle to love again, Safe Haven is based on the novel from Nicholas Sparks, the best-selling author behind the hit films The Notebook and Dear John.

I looved The Notebook & Dear John so I know this will be a good movie.
Guess what! 

Alliance is offering four Spiced Beauty readers the opportunity to score some FREE advance DOUBLE passes (for you & a friend) to see the film this Monday January 21st with the talent in attendance Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough!

How awesome is that!

Have you ever been to a advanced screening of a film with the stars in attendance!|!

**This giveaway is for anyone who is a GFC follower & able to get to the Toronto Area**

HOW TO WIN:

Four followers that fill out every entry correctly in my rafflecopter widget wins!

I will be in contact with the winners directly!

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Watch the movie trailer preview:

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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?