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Event LOVE: #HoneyMania with @TheBodyShopCA
I got a super cute invitation to join The Body Shop for a “bee-autiful” presentation, during a media breakfast at the Toronto Botanical Gardens last week. This was our chance to get the “buzz” on their new “Honeymania” collection, and other fabulous launches by The Body Shop, like the new Colour Crush make-up and Chamomile range. I’ve never been to the Toronto Botanical Gardens, so I was definitely excited for the experience, and I’m always down to hear about and/or experience anything by The Body Shop.
We began the morning with a delicious Honey inspired menu of breakfast treats, while learning all about the Honey Mania collection, and other future Body Shop collections, then it was time for some fun! We were lead into another room, where we got to try out the Honey Mania collection, as well as the new Colour Crush make-up line, which I have to mention, left me pleasantly surprised at how highly pigmented the eyeshadows and lipsticks were!
Yummy Honey Manicures!“We use Sheka honey organically harvested from the Ethiopian rainforest. It has a distinctive floral taste and smell because of the wildflowers the bees visit to make the honey… Beza Mar are experts in Ethiopian Honey, are dedicated to improving the livelihoods of Ethiopian beekeepers and are extremely strict about the quality of their honey. They’re the first honey producers in Ethiopia to be delivering honey to foreign buyers – and our trade brings a precious source of income….”- The Body Shop
pretty ladies!
sooooo good!
This lip butter is AMAZING!
Some ladies got their make-up done
The Camomile Cleansing Butter is amazing…seriously.
Did someone say lipstick????
I waited patiently to try all the lipsticks lol
pretty!
Cute little movie about the Honeymania collection!
The morning glory muffins were glorious!
My yummy honey vanilla latte!
oh baby… lol
The body butter… the body butter feels so so good!
We went home with some goodies from the Camomile and Honeymania collection!
What I wore 🙂Thank you to everyone at The Body Shop and the Toronto Botanical Gardens for treating us to a lovely morning!Stay bee-autiful!Bella -
All Matte Everything with @OC8
Shiny faces never look good in photos and even Instagram filters can’t save that! Yikes.
When the OC8 arrived in my mailbox today I was more than excited to check it out. Similar to a primer but looks like a white lotion, the OC8 is meant to be worn directly on the skin over moisturizer or sunscreen.
OC8’s 8-hour formula featuring ACRYSORB®, micro-particles trap facial oils to reduce shine and redness for up to eight hours.
It works like a charm and you can win it here by leaving a comment about why you need to be ‘camera ready’ with this photo finish!
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Pamper Her St. Valentine Style
For the girl who has everything (which is no girl ever) who is soooo hard to buy for (you gotta pay more attention) –
Here are 3 easy gifts that will score you major points. You can show her that you care even without breaking the bank.
1. Burt’s Bee Coconut Foot Cream – This is a tried and true classic. For all those sexy heels and all the places she has to walk – every girl will be sure to use this. This pampering natural foot cream combines coconut oil, lanolin and vegetable glycerin to revive and rejuvenate even the driest, most neglected feet. There’s also a hint of natural rosemary and peppermint oils to refresh tired soles. You can even use it after shaving on those dry winter legs too. The smell is divine and you will go nuts for it. Retails fro $9
2. Repechage Hydra Refine Cleansing Mousse – Even if your girl is not a mermaid, she can still appreciate beauty from the sea. Repechage has seaweed ingredients along with the refreshing cucumber and lemongrass to clean, refresh and prevent any breakouts. The ingredients help to reduce sebum production and keeps her face fresh after a long week. Now that’s a real treat. Retails for $29
3. Blue Copper 5 Seven Night Molecular Repair – So a 7 night Cancun package is out of your price range but you can still give her something that is 7 days of awesome! Copper is one of the hottest trends in skincare right now and if you intense hydrated, soft and supple skin – you will see a huge difference with these tiny tubes. A healthy glow comes not from bronzer alone but also with healthy, revitalized skin that blue copper can help unveil. Retails fro $98
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The Power of Copper @OsmoticsBeauty
A groundbreaking anti-aging collection that harnesses the power of advanced copper peptide technology to deliver visibly younger-looking skin. Trusted for delivering first-to-market innovations and breakthrough technologies, Osmotics Cosmeceuticals works with the country’s top university medical centers to develop potent formulations using only the purest, most premium quality ingredients. With the Blue Copper 5 collection, the experts behind Osmotics have harnessed the power of copper, an essential mineral for skin health, to bring you an anti-aging skincare collection that offers unparalleled results.
Formulated with copper peptide technology used extensively in wound care, the Blue Copper 5 collection strengthens skin against signs of aging while improving its overall luminosity. Copper is combined with Osmotics’ exclusive collagen-boosting 5-chain peptide to create this advanced technology that works at a cellular level to defend skin against visible signs of aging by improving firmness and elasticity. Osmotics was the first to identify the skincare benefits of copper peptide technology and apply it to the cosmeceutical arena by developing an anti-aging formula featuring the technology. The innovation is yet another example of Osmotics’ pioneering approach to skincare and first-to-market technology development, as copper has since become a category unto itself in the skincare segment.
The award-winning Blue Copper 5 collection includes the following products to ensure visibly younger-looking skin from head to toe.
Firming Elasticity Repair: Specially formulated to encourage skin to act younger, this silky-smooth cream increases
firmness, elasticity and radiance. Enriched with essential vitamins and nutrients that stimulate reparative processes and collagen synthesis to heal damaged skin and prevent signs of aging, this luxe cream enhances skin with a luminous glow. Ideal for even sensitive skin types, it evens out skin tone and calms redness and irritation associated with Rosacea and facial peels.Firming Eye Repair: Diminish fine lines, crow’s feet and wrinkles while firming, tightening and lifting the area around
the eyes. This multi-benefit formula also smoothes crepe-y eyelids to help keep makeup in place and increase wear time. An ultra-soothing, rich, cream-gel, it features a potent blend of active copper, anti-aging peptides and proteins to boost collagen levels for more toned and lifted eye contours.7 Night Molecular Repair Treatment: You’re just a week away from radiant, glowing, ageless skin with this intensely
reparative formulation. Developed for use over the course of seven nights, it combines the anti-aging benefits of copper with an exclusive
extract that stimulates skin’s natural repair processes. The result? Healthier looking skin, diminished redness, fine lines and wrinkles and
improved tone and texture. A must for anyone who has undergone an aggressive dermal procedure, or is facing changes in climate, stress or hormone levels, this treatment boosts hydration and elasticity for smooth, supple results.Face Lifting Serum: The ultimate solution for lifted, firm skin, this daytime essential targets sagging skin to instantly tone
and tighten. The anti-aging benefits of copper peptide are combined with advanced topical lifting technology to deliver short- and long-term
lifting and firming benefits while also visibly reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Formulated with sweet almond proteins to smooth skin and Shiitake mushroom extracts to enhance skin’s support structure, it promotes healthier, younger-behaving skin for a truly rejuvenated effect.Age Repair Body Lift: A 3-in-1 anti-aging treatment designed to lift and firm the bust, belly and behind, this unique
formula also reduces stretch marks up to 72%. Developed with Osmotics’ active copper, as well as two new biopeptides and plant extracts that improve skin’s texture all over the body, this silky cream promotes elasticity and collagen synthesis for smoother skin from head to toe.Lip and Tuck: Offering the perfect pop of color and plumping benefits, this must-have lip treatment restores lip contours
and diminishes lines and signs of aging for a younger-looking, smoother and healthier pout. Formulated with hydrating Hyaluronic Acid to enhance fullness, moisturizing macadamia nut oil to relieve dryness, as well as copper and anti-aging peptides, it can be worn alone as a gloss or layered over lip color.
Available Shades: Cognac, Natural, French Kiss, Golden Nectar
Available at select Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Henri Bendel locations, as well as independent boutiques and spas or at
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Naturally @CherlynSkincare
Vancouver skincare line Cherlyn is doing something different. A natural blend means all the ingredients are on a ‘need’ basis and all harsh chemical preservatives are eliminated in the products in this line.
Wit the 3 products, Purifying Cleanser, Clarifying Serum and Bio-Restore Cream, these all natural products will make a huge difference in your skincare routine. I recently received the 3 products in their sample size package in the mail for review and here is what I thought.
Cherlyn Purifying Cleanser with Malic & Tartaric Acid from Citrus Fruits – I liked the smell of this the best and it is fresh and recognizable. The cleanser got off all my makeup but not my mascara. You only need to use a tiny bit because it suds up a lot. I will use for a week and see how my skin reacts!
Step 2: Cherlyn Clarifying Serum with Alpha Hydroxy Acids from Bilberry – This was a bit more watery than I expected but I don’t have a ton of experience with serums. I know that generally they feel a bit sticky if you use too much. It is obvious that Cherlyn put a ton of research and effort into each and everyone of these products.
Step 3: Cherlyn Bio-Restore Cream with Beta Hydroxy Acid from Willow Bark – This reminds me a bit of my favorite Burt’s Bees Night Cream. I think it is the Willow Bark ingredient they both have. I am not a fan of the smell of this but I like the texture, the weight and the quick absorption.
Overall, I like the full-size airless pumps. It looks sleek, high end but also natural. I love the overarching message of this brand which is “love for the self brings us joy, peace and happiness”.
All products are formulated using The Cherlyn Blend containing fruit-derived Alpha Hydroxy Acids from bilberry, sugar cane, sugar maple, orange and lemon, as well as Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), the nutrient form of sulfur.
View product ingredients, and learn more about them, in the Ingredient Glossary.
Find out more on http://www.cherlyn.ca
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The Gamay Grape in @emerginc
Looking for somethign that Detoxifies and Brightens Complexion?
France is home to the key skin detoxifying ingredients including grape stem cells derived from the Gamay Grape of Burgundy. Scientific Organics, emerginC’s 100% natural product range, packs these grape stem cells into their skincare line to gently cleanse and reveal a healthy, glowing complexion.
Put a French twist into your skincare regimen with Scientific Organics’ Kombucha Cleanser and Spirulina Toner.
Can’t wait to try this! http://www.emerginc.com
