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Fresh Beauty | Lip Treatments

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Fresh Beauty have launched some new lip treatment formulas as well as some new additions of shades and formulas to some of their lip treatments. Fresh Beauty have been one of my ultimate destination for lip treatments like scrubbers , moisturizers and some advance treatments for a soft and smooth lips. Having a soft and smooth lips are must for a beautiful finish of lipstick. Fresh Beauty carries a great range of lip treatments for incredibly soft and smooth lips all year long and here are some of the new formulas and additions:

  • SUGAR LIP TREATMENT PERFECTING WAND (New)
  • SUGAR LIP CARAMEL HYDRATING BALM (New)
  • SUGAR CANDY TINTED LIP TREATMENT SUNSCREEN SPF 15 (New Shade)
  • SUGAR ADVANCED THERYAPY LIP TREATMENT
  • SUGAR CREAM LIP TREATMENT

Sugar Lip Treatment Perfecting Wand (C$24.00 for 3ml/0.1oz) is a lip treatment that buffs off the dry skin off lips while nourishes lips instantly for a soft and smooth texture. It carries a clear and transparent texture and offers a soft glow to the lips while keeping the lips hydrated. Gently massage the formula onto the lips with the wand using small, circular motions. Can be applied as often as desired. The formula is supper light, you can apply it few minutes before applying your lipstick and it will help buff off all dry patches and prep lips for lipstick application. This is perfect for those with dry patches and dry lips.

Sugar Lip Caramel Hydrating Balm (C$18.00 for 6g) is a rich and moisturizing lip treatment that smoothes out the lips immediately. The formula is light and carries a velvety sheen texture. This is a perfect on the go makeup bag essential that can be carried with you all the time. It gives a nice a smooth finish to the lips while keeps the lips well hydrated all day long with a sweet taste of caramel. You can use the Sugar Lip Balm along with the Sugar Lip Treatment wand for more effective results. It’s perfect for all lips to keep them nice and soft as well as you can use it along with any other lip treatment.

Sugar Lip Treatment Advance Therapy (C$26.00) this is an ultra nourishing lip treatment that boosts lips moisture and improves the definition of the lip area. This is one of my favorite product from the collection, it also comes in pot. I have been using this in balm form from a year now and it works like wonder to the lips. I was very happy to this this Advance therapy in this packaging, where it makes it easy to carry it along any where with easy application. It carries a transparent and clear coverage with a creamy texture. This one is perfect for those with very dry lips and can be used under any lipstick or lip balm for more effective results.

Sugar Candy Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen 15 (C$24.00) is a nourishing tinted lip treatment that moisturizes and protects the lips while offers a bright pink tint on lips. This is a new shade to the collection which gives lips a nice and bright finish. The creamy, cushiony formula coats lips with liquid color for a soft, modern glow. I have had in love with their Nude collection that was launched last winter (reviewed here). I always carry one of these in my makeup bag for a quick lip treatment when I’m out, it offers protection, hydration and enough color to the lips.

Both Sugar Lip Treatment and Sugar Candy Tinted come in same packaging and texture. The packaging is really convenient to carry while you’re on the go, especially while you’re travelling, it fits into any hand bag easily. You can use both on top of each other, Sugar Candy for a nice fresh lip look while the Sugar Lip treatment targets the lips dryness all day long.

Sugar Cream Lip Treatment (C$24.00) is a creamy and light weight lip treatment formula for a softer and smoother lips with a nice and shimmery texture. These are not new to me, I have had the other three shades from the collection (Blush, Buff and Pink) reviewed here. There are I believe three new shades (Pearl, Baby and Gild), I have already been using this for a while now, they come in beautiful shades and with fruity taste I love to wear all the time. The texture is creamy with a sheer and transparent finish. It gives lips a nice soft pearly and shimmery glow. Its a perfect every day lip treatment wear, it not only gives lips a nice glow it also provides all day moisture. You can also pair it with one of your favorite lip pencils for more definition as well a wear over or under you lipstick either for a nice glow or hydration.

Overall I believe Fresh Beauty makes the best lip treatments for a soft and smooth lips all year long. You can choose any of the above formulas and it will transform your dry lips to a well hydrated lips you always dreamed of. I do use them mix depending on my mood and how intense is the dryness. For me Sugar Lip Advance Therapy and Sugar Candy Tined is a must, it literally gives life to my lips and offer immediate hydration when I need the most. You can find all these Fresh Beauty Lip treatments at Sephora as well as Fresh.com.

Press samples were provided by Fresh Beauty.

Rodial | Airbrushed Foundation and Brush

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Rodial Cosmetics introduced the new Airbrushed Foundation (C$ 50.00) with the Airbrushed foundation Brush (C$58.00). I have had tested some of Rodial cosmetics beauty products before and I was really impressed with the selection of products and it’s performance. The foundation is really thick and heavy, with a past like texture. It is a highly pigmented and carries a velvety Finnish. There are four shades in total which I felt was quite limited and comes in a thick cream paste form. I was sent out the Airbrushed 2 for editorial purposes from the brand which was little dark for my skin tone, I think No.1 is a good match to my skin tone. The texture is quite thick and it’s one of the foundations where a little goes a long way. You just need a pea size to cover the whole face. You need to work it out slowly by blending it into the skin. It require a little more time for application but gives a flawless finish to the skin. It offers high coverage with a velvety finish that I find it easy to get an even skin tone with one application.
It smoothes out the skin without emphasize the pores or fine lines. As with full coverage foundations I believe you need to prep the skin before application. I have tried it with some of my favorite boosters like Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Skin Booster and primers like YSL Touche Eclat Blure Primer works wonders with this foundation. In terms of wear and lasting power, it lasted all day without separating or sliding. I didn’t set it with powder since I loved the dewy finish, it literally sticks into the skin and lasts all day.

Additionally there is a new brush Airbrushed foundation Brush especially designed for this foundation. It’s a large foundation brush with firm domed shape and very thick and heavy bristles plus incredibly soft and dense. I tried the foundation with the Airbrush foundation brush which I felt was designed particularly for this foundation with a thicker bristles for a flawless finish as well as with a damp beautyblender. I was pleased both ways, the application does takes some time to get used to it, the foundation take more blending than other foundations. I found the brush really helps with blending and buffs off the foundation just in case you have applied more, especially if you work it in circular motion. The tapered tip also allows to reach to difficult areas like around the nose or under eye area.

Overall I was very pleased with the Airbrushed foundation and Brush, I find this is a perfect summer to fall transition foundation. I was happy with this foundation in all terms – finish, coverage and lasting power, the only thing I felt was missing, the color selection is quite limited. I wish there were greater range of colors and shades to complement all skin tones. Although the shade No.2 was a bit darker for me but it worked great on my skin. I was also very please with the foundation brush, it works amazing with the foundation as well as the brush works well with the concealer.

Many thank to the Rodial cosmetics for sending over the press samples for editorial purposes.

IT Cosmetics | Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+

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I recently discovered IT Cosmetics which was truly new to me. This brand has been developed by leading plastic surgeons for creating a game changing beauty products. It Cosmetics was launched here in Canada about couple of weeks ago. I was kindly send one of their best and award-winning product Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ (C$49.00 for 1.08 oz/ 32 mL) which is a full coverage and color correcting cream with antiaging skin care and with highest SPF 50+ sunscreen. It comes in silver tube and a metal pump with a cap at the end. This is one of the products that have several aspect of benefits. The formula is light weight and melts into the skin immediately offering hydration, smooth texture and enhances brightness.

According to what is on the packaging:

  • Increases hydration.
  • Camouflages skin imperfections including dark spots.
  • Smooth texture.
  • Diminish the appearance of wrinkles and pores.
  • Create a more radiant, supple, and flawless-looking complexion

The CC Cream provides a medium but buildable to full coverage. The coverage is no where close to a full coverage foundation but it evens out the skin perfectly. The texture is creamy and lightweight so it blends in naturally without creasing or cracking. I have test it on the face with my fingers tips, foundation brush and damp beautyblender and I was pleased with all three method. My favorite application method to apply it with finger tips all over the face, blend it. And for an airbrush look use a fluffy blush or powder brush just go over face in circular motion. My skin has improved significantly over the past couple of weeks and have helped my dark spots fade.

There is a great range of color selection for all skin tones and textures. I feel it doesn’t darken or oxidize, and once blended it gives a nice youthful glow to the skin without emphasizing the fine lines or wrinkles. I personally like the dewy finish on the skin, so I don’t think you need to set this with a powder. It stayed input for the whole day for me, doesn’t slide off or move and keeps the skin well hydrated though out the day. But if you’re some one who prefers matte finish or have an oily skin you can definitely set it with powder.

Lingerie De Peau BB Cream SPF 30+ have been one of my all time favorite BB Creams and yet nothing have replaced this item to date. I find the Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream is as good or even better.

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Bottom line very impressed with Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ from It cosmetics. Offers a nice naturally even out finished skin with the goodness of skin care that takes you from morning to evening. It’s light and feels like skin and the color correcting formula saves you the time you spend on correcting the skin. I feel it’s a good all in one cream that carries every thing you need. There are many products that I want to give it a shot and will report. Now you can find IT Cosmetics at Sephora Canada.

Many thanks to the IT Cosmetics for sending over the press sample for reviewing purposes.

 

MISS DIOR AND YOU, WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR LOVE?

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The latest addition to the Miss Dior line is Miss Dior Eau de Parfum (C$165.00 for 3.4 oz/ 100 mL) this season. This is the newly formulated iconic Miss Dior with a very sensual floral twist to its scent. Miss Dior has been introduced in many different forms over the years and this time it’s wrapped with flowers. I’m a huge fan of the Miss Dior in Eau De Toilette and Body mist version. There is combinations of rose essences which makes it very elegant and romantic. This new Miss Dior is even more floral and feminine. It comes in same iconic Miss Dior glass look with the white brand label and the sleek silver bow tie.

Notes:

  • Grasse Rose
  • Rosewood
  • Bergamot

The new Miss Dior gives a very modern and sensual feeling, it’s very feminine at the same time. It carries a very warm floral scent with heart notes of Grasse rose. I truly love the combination of citrus and rose notes, they go pretty well together, especially the base notes like vivid Guyana rosewood and pink peppercorn leaves it warm and sexy.

The scent of new Miss Dior is identical to the Absolute Blooming version but slightly stronger on its rose note. It’s definitely one of the fragrances you want to wear on your date nights or especial occasion. It comes in a great lasting power and retouching boosts your mood. The new Miss Dior comes in different sizes and price points:

  • 30 mL for $90.00 (only available in Shoppers Drug Mart $ Sephora)
  • 50 mL for $119.00
  • 100 mL for $165.00
  • 150 mL for $198.00

A new campaign features Natalie Portman will debut in September with launch of the fragrance. And she poses the question “And you. What would you do for love?”. Miss Dior is now available on all Dior counters as well as Sephora, Shoppers Drug Mart and Dior.com.

Many thanks to the Dior team for sending the press sample.

My Burberry Blush

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Burberry is introducing the new My Burberry Blush Eau de Parfum (C$130.00 for 90 mL). This is the latest edition in My Burberry fragrance line with bright and fresh scent. I have been obsessed over the My Burberry Black for the past season, which had become on of my stables for quite some time now. This new My Burberry Blush carries a combination of floral and citrus scents which gives a playful, confident and energetic mood.

  • Top Notes – Glazed pomegranate and Lemon 
  • Heart Notes – Geranium, Apple and Rose Petals
  • Base Notes – Jasmine and Wisteria Accord

This My Burberry Blush was inspired by a London garden in the first light of day as flowers blossom with a spirited burst of energy. As many of you know me by now how much I’m addicted to floral when it comes to scents. It comes in great lasting power and went amazing with my body chemistry.

The bottle carries the same iconic My Burberry look with a nice sophisticated pink hue horn-look which have been inspired by the buttons of the Burberry Trench coat and a hand tied gabardine knot around the neck, giving it a sleek and clean finish.

My Burberry Blush Eau de Parfum is now available at Hudson’s Bay, Sears, Nordstrom, Sephora, Shoppers Drug Mart and Burberry.com.

Press sample was provided by Burberry Beauty.