Lipstick Powder N Paint

Though the summer is almost over, we just cannot let go of two of our most cherished summer beauty basics. NARS Portobello (matte ecru and soft matte mushroom) eye shadow and Supervixen (sheer sparkling mauve) lip gloss have treated us like a princess from the moment they descended into our makeup bag and we still love them. These sultry neutrals are our daily staples and are perfect for day or evening. The great news is that they are still available and will continue to be part of the NARS family.

We are just not ready to move into the darker, more mysterious colours of fall. Are you? Fight fall. Stay summerlicious.

NARS
www.narscosmetics.com
Available at Holt Renfrew, Nordstrom and Sephora

Most of us want to be conscious of the environment. We want to use eco-responsible products, recycle and go green whenever possible. Sometimes, the eco-friendly beauty products on the market don’t meet our standards for effectiveness – do they? Well, we are thrilled to say that the Live Clean hair care line was developed with your health and the environment in mind, and they really work.

Each of the eight products (four shampoos and four conditioners) is formulated with certified organic botanical extracts: rosemary, chamomile, lavender, eucalyptus and white tea. They are free from parabens, phosphates and preservatives. Sounds pretty good, huh? Choose from Green Earth Invigorating for normal hair, Clean Air Volumizing for fine hair that needs a little boost, Fresh Water Moisturizing for hair in need of a little extra moisture, and the latest addition to the Live Clean family – Pink Fire Colour Protect for colour treated hair.

Clean your hair gently, the natural way.

Live Clean
www.live-clean.com
Available at Shoppers Drug Mart and Wal-Mart or online at well.ca

Nail polish has stepped into the spotlight as of late and it is hard to keep up with all of the trends. Is the new it colour black? Is it blue that looks almost black? Is it orange? We are going to stick with what we like, colour wise, but we’ve tested five major brands to bring you the best of the best.

OUR RATING SYSTEM
1 – Lackluster
2 – Not the worst of the bunch
3 – Getting there …
4 – Almost perfect
5 – Knock-your-socks-off good

Essie in Mini Shorts

The Claim: Famous for its chip-resistant formula, durability and huge selection of colours (over 200 in all).
The Truth: You get what you see with this bright, bright orange. After a few rounds of dishwashing the polish did begin to chip a little but it was minimal. Perfect for a manicure because it stays put.
One coat or two: 2
Chipped: 4 out of 5
Colour: 4 out of 5
Wow Factor: 4 out of 5

Essie
www.essie.com
Available at select salons and online at essieshop.com

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