IT Cosmetics: Vitality Cheek Flush and Vitality Lip Flush Butter Gloss (Guest Post)

I’ve dabbled with a few IT Cosmetics products in the past and I have always found them to be great quality products but I’m a swatcher, a tester, a looker on of pretty things if you will. Which means I like to go into a store and really check the product out before I purchase it.

IT Cosmetics are sold via The Shopping Channel here in Canada or the IT Cosmetics website. For me it’s always a gamble to order something. I’m never sure if I will like it or if the colour online is really true to the colour in the pan.

I was able to try the Vitality Cheek Flush in Magical Mauve and the Vitality Lip Flush Butter Gloss in Pretty in Pink. Both items are listed as $24.00 online. These products blew my expectations out of the water.

The Vitality Cheek Flush is an incredible hybrid product. It’s a powder blush but also a cheek stain. I’m a lover of powder blush, I have more pans of blush than I will ever truly use. As for cheek stains I always think I am going to like them but they just don’t sit right on my skin. This product however is a miracle product. Its finely milled, has amazing pigmentation and best of all is Talc, paraben, sulfate, mineral oil, petrolatum, synthetic fragrance and phthalate free. Cheek Flush has the formulation and blend ability of a powder blush but the staying power of a stain. So for you hypoallergenic ladies out there this blush is a must.

The Vitality Lip Flush Butter Gloss might be my favourite thing I have tried recently. One of the words used to describe it is serum and if you think about it that is really what it is. This gloss is made up of hydrating oils, butters and vitamins. I hate sticky lip-gloss, which means I just don’t wear lip-gloss. Butter gloss however is soft, silky, hydrating and actually pigmented. How many times have you picked up a coloured gloss got it home put it on your lips and the result wasn’t any different than putting Vaseline on your lips? Well with this gloss that’s not an issue at all. I happen to have highly pigmented lips for a super fair girl but this gloss actually showed. It’s a my lips but better kind of colour.

After trying both of these products I’ve started an IT Cosmetics wishlist. Lets just say I will also need the Cheek Flush in Pretty in Peony, The Butter Gloss in Naturally Pretty and I might also want to take the Vitality Face Disc for a test drive.

Do you have five minutes to spare? Hair removal options from Nair

Whenever I'm going out- I'm always running out of time!

Whether your wearing a tank, halter, dress or shorts- hair removal is key.

For me I need something quick and painless.

Nair has two great options.
Which got me through the tail end of the summer!


NAIR Shower Power Hair Removal Cream – Dry Skin Formula
Where: 
Legs, Body/Underarms and Bikini

All you need is three minutes to remove unwanted hair!
I apply it before I hop in the shower and wait until it's ready.
My legs always feel smooth and moisturized after.
No pain at all!

Probably one of my top 10 favourite products I've tried in 2013.

What I like:
It's water-resistant and doesn't come off while your showering.
Plus it's has Moisturizing Aloe Vera, Shea Butter & Almond Oil.

NAIR® Brazilian Spa Clay PERFECT TEMP Easy to Use Wax Strips - Face & Bikini
Where: 
 Bikini, Face & Eyebrows

I've said this several times. Waxing scares me! It hurts!
Surprisingly, these were not that bad.

Comes with:
40 wax strips for face & bikini (2 SIZES - 20 double sided)
Plus four after use moisturizing towelettes -that also remove wax residue.

What I like:
I choose how warm they get by using my hands. Think about the motion you do when your rubbing your hands together then your cold. The Nair logo fades away when the strip is warm. Love the fact that I don't have to worry about getting burnt by the wax.

Both great products that I'd recommend to anyone who loses track of them when going out!

HP: The Original You Event

Anyone who truly knows me knows that I'm a techy!

I was really blessed to get my own camera and computer at five.

That's what ignited my love for gadgets!

I was so happy, when I was given the opportunity to attend “The Original You” event sponsored by HP Canada. HP products mentioned in this post were supplied by HP Canada.

Before we attended the event, we all submitted a photo which we felt passionate about. They turned it into a really cool wall of photos. Here is my photo of sunny Montego Bay, Jamaica! Gorgeous isn't it. With a view to die for! I overheard a few people asking if it was a post card.

Mariah Carey Limited Edition Holiday OPI Nail Lacquers

I'm sorry guys... 

I'm totally skipping Halloween and going straight to the holidays!

This holiday- Spiced Beauty is going to be the ultimate gift guide.

I have sooo much to share and giveaway.

Let's not forget it's my 5 year bloggerversary in December!

Out this month is the Mariah Carey's 18 New Limited Edition Holiday OPI Nail Lacquers!

OPI announces the launch of 18 new limited edition holiday nail lacquers inspired by recording artist and international superstar Mariah Carey. This seasonal promotion includes an assortment of red, burgundy, maroon and chocolate brown hues, along with glitter-packed gold, bronze and pearl shades. Mariah Carey Holiday also features six new Liquid SandTM lacquers, ranging from icy blue to frosted pink to sparkling graphite. Each of the Liquid Sand shades showcases OPI’s groundbreaking technology for a textured, matte finish infused with reflective sparkle.

I was sent two shades from the line.

Ski Slope Sweetie

Colour: Golden pearl

Very Pretty! This colour looks way better in person. 

I had a hard time photographing it- but overall you get the idea.

Cute Little Vixen

Deep red violet 

Perfect Fall/Winter shade.

Looks great on all skin tones.

Mariah Carey Holiday collection is available this month- October 2013, at professional salons and spas across Canada.

Maybelline Baby Lips Electro Lip Balm Swatches

My favourite lip balm have gone electro.
Remember my post on my obsession with Maybelline baby lips!
They are a definite must have.

I keep one at work, in the car and another in my purse.. need I say more?

 Now they now come in six Shades.

 Maybelline New York Baby Lips Electro ($4.99 CAN) Enriched with Vitamin E + shea butter, and available in 6 show stopping shades, your new must-have beauty staple will have you (and your lips) lusting after the entire collection.

Colours:

Berry Bomb
Oh! Orange
Strike a Rose
Minty Sheer (Translucent)
Fierce N’ Tangy (Translucent)
Pink Shock

Swatches:

Which shade is your favourite?