Lipstick Powder N Paint

I first became aware of Stila whilst on a trip to San Francisco in 1997. I wanted a new makeup look and so popped into Nordstrom to check out their amazing selection of glamour goodies. Immediately I was drawn to Stila’s funky packaging and great colours and I seem to remember coming home with several items. I have been a customer ever since!

Stila recently launched their Fall 2006 Collection “Fall In Love”. With eye shadow trios, blush duos, lip glazes, and all over shimmer liquid luminizer, you almost feel that you are surrounded cascading autumn leaves.

The Blush Duo in Sugarloaf is the perfect delicate cheek combo of warm and soft peach tones that blend together naturally to provide you with that perfect (chilly day) rosy glow.

The Blush Duo is a limited edition so grab it whilst you can!

$30.00 USD www.stilacosmetics.com

October sees the launch of Principessa’s new award winning product Bianco Breeze. This hair and body powder won best new product at the EX•TRACTS show in New York this past August.

Featuring a unique blend of cornstarch, calendula and aloe and infused with a soft scent, this refreshing treat is talc free and designed to keep you shower fresh all day. I cannot wait for it to come out so I can try it!

Principessa is a brand that I think you are going to be hearing a lot about. With their gorgeously fragrant products and pink signature packaging, they are going to be in high demand!

Wanna try a sample of some of their products before you buy? No problem! Principessa has purse sized samples for purchase, ranging from $4 USD / $5 CDN to $9 USD / $10.50 CDN.

Check out Principessa’s cool website for beauty tips, fun wallpapers and recipes for pink cocktails!

$22 UDS $24 CDN
www.principessabeauty.com

I was recently sent a tube of CoverToxTen50™ Wrinkle Therapy Concealer by Physicians Formula to try. I am starting to really get some deeper wrinkles around my eyes and have always had darker shadows under them so I was excited to try this product.

I was a bit skeptical about what it claimed:
10 minutes - Over 50% visible wrinkle reduction
10 hours - Up to 52% visible dark circle reduction
10 days - 77% visible dark circle reduction

Well the only way to prove or disprove this theory is to put it to the test! Here is my review of CoverToxTen.

I had to give it a good squeeze to get the product flowing through the brush, which of course I then squeezed too much out. Using my finger I spread a small amount under my eye and on my eyelid and gently blended as directed.

It felt very light and creamy and almost like a powder once it was blended. It did not gather in my lines or look obvious even after several hours.

There was barely a fragrance from the product which was great as it would have made my eyes water.

I could not believe it but it actually DID soften the lines under my eyes and the dark circles were definitely masked.

It has been a couple of weeks of using it daily and I guess it is making my circles look lighter in colour but I am not 100% sure. I guess I’ll keep using and keep you posted.

Packaging:
Its a slim plastic tube almost like a long lipgloss. It has a screw on cap that protects a brush applicator.

Colours Comes in these shades:
Soft Yellow - this is the one I used
Fair Light
Natural Light
Medium Beige

I was checking out MakeupAlley and what they had to say and it seems that the fair light is really light and isn’t that good. Soft yellow seems to be the biggest hit with users as it covers the dark circles and assists with the wrinkles.

I think for the price it is a great deal and if you don’t like it, it’s not the end of the world.

Cost: $8.95 USD or $14.79 CDN

Where to Buy: Walgreens, CVS, London Drugs, Walmart

Bumble and Bumble has been in business since 1977 and is used and sold in top salons all over the world. I have been an addict for many years and swear by their shampoos and conditioners.

Hair Powder is a product that peeked my interest. Ideal for the gal that needs to wash her hair daily due to it going flat from a greasy scalp (that’s me!). By applying this product you gain instant fullness and it will absorb extra oils found on your scalp. Available in 5 shades, Hair Powder will enhance your own colour temporarily. If you have visible roots but aren’t going to your colourist for a while this a great quick fix!

Hair Powder comes in these shades:
Blondish - good for darker blonde, golden, honey or caramel coloured hair
Brown - good for chocolate, mahogany & chestnut shades
Red - good for all shades of red hair
Black - good for inky brown, asian, hispanic coloured hair

1oz $23.00USD
4.4oz $40.00 USD
available at

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