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August 31, 2010 in Skincare by Denise Wild

Suitable for all skin types, Vichy Essentielles Facial Cleanser, with rose polyphenols, is a light, non-greasy fluid that has been especially devised to cleanse and delicately remove make-up, leaving the skin hydrated and soft. By carefully cold-extracting the rose petals, these powerful active ingredients protect the skin from external aggressions while soothing the skin’s surface. This formula was carefully developed to obtain the best cosmetic properties and optimal tolerance. This hypoallergenic, paraben-free facial cleanser also contains glycerin, a moisturizing active ingredient known to cleanse and tone gently without a drying effect.     

GS Approved: Whipping up a luxe lather, we love that this facial cleanser contains rose extracts, a soothing ingredient perfect for calming your fabulous skin.

Inspiration: Borgo Santo Pietro is an 11-room luxury boutique hotel set in 13 acres of landscaped gardens tucked away in the Tuscan hillside not far from the cultural centres of Florence and Siena, Italy. With enchanting gardens and the fresh scent of the flowers like roses, this enchanting retreat will remind you that rose extracts create a soothing effect that your skin will adore.

Beauty Editor: Ashley Frejlich

August 30, 2010 in Makeup by Denise Wild

In six new shades, these sweet tasting lip-glosses are a perfect popsicle of gorgeous fruity flavour. Derived from plant-based ingredients, Quo Jumbo Lip-Gloss Stick nourishes and moisturizes the lips and gives a high shine without being sticky. The pencil applicator allows for a precise and smooth application. Made without mineral oils or parabens, this lightweight and creamy formula conditions while adding flavour and style.

GS Approved: With plant-derived ingredients, this lip-gloss stick protects your pout whilst making it look truly kissable!

Inspiration: For a city not known for its pools, the rooftop pool of the classy Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge, London England is one of the best-kept secrets in town. Slick on a lip-gloss and look so hot sipping a cocktail from the Blue Bar or way too sweet flavouring juices from the spa menu. 

Beauty Editor: Ashley Frejlich

August 27, 2010 in Hands & Feet by Denise Wild

Avon Foot Works Cherry Ice Moisturizing Lotion helps to relieve dry feet. With wild cherry fruit extracts, this non-greasy, fast-absorbing cream provides 24-hour moisture for the feet, leaving skin feeling velvety smooth and hydrated. The sensational smell of cherries leaves your senses refreshed and reenergized.

GS Approved: Wild cherry fruit extracts smells so yummy that it’s an absolute treat not just for your feet, but for your senses too!

Inspiration: With Havaianas sandal season on the horizon it’s time to give your dry, cracked feet a serious makeover.

Beauty Editor: Ashley Frejlich

August 26, 2010 in Skincare by Denise Wild

This is a waterproof and sweatproof sunscreen highly recommend for active individuals. It provides photostable sunburn protection with Ombrelle’s state-of-art broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection. Containing Mexoryl SX and XL, a technology focused on the protection against UVA and UVB rays, gives double the protection. Mexoryl is a Liposoluble Oil Molecule and when applied to the skin, it bonds with the natural oil molecules of it to block and prevent the harmful rays from penetrating the skin deeply. It blends easily with oil-based surfaces as well as water-based surfaces. It is able to maintain its sun protection effectiveness for a minimum of 8 hours during normal contact with water. L’Oreal Ombrelle Sport Lotion SPF 45 is PABA, colourant and fragrance-free to minimize the risks of skin irritation.

GS Approved: The combination of Mexoryl SX and XL provides double the protection against UVA and UVB rays making this sunscreen’s patented formula a winner on our skin.   

Inspiration: Evangeline Lilly, leading lady on Lost and L’Oréal spokesperson, displays flawless skin and that’s credited to proper sun block protection skin protection. During your spring and summer frolic under the sun, protect your skin from the sun’s scorching rays with a gentle and non-irritating sunscreen.

Beauty Editor: Ashley Frejlich

August 25, 2010 in Skincare by Denise Wild

When I was five years old, I promised my mom I would eat carrots when I turned seven.  Satisfied that I had postponed my interaction with the orange root veggie forever, the joke was on me when I did, eventually, turn seven.  Twenty years later, I’m still saying yes to carrots.  Yes To Carrots C Today or C You in the Morning Moisturizing Day Cream has a daily dose of antioxidants like beta carotene – responsible for carrots being orange and reducing sun damage in skin, and Ginko Biloba extract – a skin detoxifyer.  Twenty-six Dead Sea minerals await to easily penetrate skin and fortify your cells to retain moisture and rejuvenate for a youthful-looking complexion.  Rich and creamy, the pale, peachy cream soaks into skin, quenching its thirst, but resembles nothing of the veggies I so sneakily declined many moons ago.  It’s more like the icing on the carrot cake my mom baked for me on my seventh birthday.  Good thing my mom has a great sense of humour!

GS Approved:  Applied each morning, Yes To Carrots C Today or C You in the Morning Moisturizing Day Cream works well under makeup – keeping you fresh-looking and moisturized all day long.

Inspiration:  Carrots in my skin care and mangoes in my morning smoothie?  The five-year old in me never saw it coming.  Innocent Drinks has a huge dose of  antioxidants ready to roll with an inspiring array of offerings full of goodness and attitude.  Positive attitude, that is.

Beauty Editor: Andrea Victory

August 24, 2010 in Makeup by Denise Wild

We can all occasionally be concerned about our size.  Big, small, invisible – our pores are just so hard to control!  Thanks to Benefit The POREfessional, we can now all look like Ms Perfect.  A new silky smooth primer instantly (as in ASAP!) minimizes the appearance of pores.  As I like to say, “using Benefit The POREfessional means I have pores no more!”

GS Approved: I love Benefit.  Like a bubbly high school cheerleader, it’s the brand known for its positive energy and putting the pep in my makeup routine.  The POREfessional can be used under or over makeup to prime or touch up.  One more reason I’m cheering!

Inspiration: Speaking of disappearing acts, Angelina Jolie plays a Russian spy in Salt this summer.  With a drastic makeover mid-movie, going from office blond to dangerous brunette, Angelina proves that it’s possible to have action packed adventure and PORE-fect skin and hair!

Beauty Editor: Andrea Victory

August 23, 2010 in Skincare by Denise Wild

Take to the tan, Nuxe Paris Teint Éclat Prodigieux Moisturizing Tinted Cream is a light and silky moisturizer that provides a natural, healthy-looking glow with barely there coverage. It leaves the skin glowing, even and feels just like skin. An exceptionally versatile formula with Wild Chicory Root and Gymnema Sylvestre, provides excellent coverage with a natural sheer shade that blends easily into the skin tone. This tinted cream contains mineral powders and pigments that help to minimize imperfections to deliver a flawless finish. Frangipani flower helps seal in skin’s moisture while Jasmine flower protects the skin from pre-mature aging. The result is a lightweight texture and a clean, natural finish. Forget wimpy moisturizers that can’t commit, this tinted cream with its unique combination of Anti-Terne® botanical active ingredients, lasts from day to night to deliver that healthy sun-kissed look.

GS Approved: No need to bake at the beach or in tanning beds: with a unique combination of Anti-Terne® botanical active ingredients, get a natural-looking, glowing tan instantly on your face.

Inspiration: True island luxury begins with an escape to one of Caribbean’s gems, Altamer Resort, Anguilla. Altamer is home to three spectacular beachside villas, unprecedented in their luxurious and technological details and designs yet artistically simple and appealing. With sublime white beaches Altamer is the most outrageous in luxury. Smooth your way to that same luxury with a tinted face cream and gets you that sun-kissed, polished glow.

Editor’s Note: On average, Altamer Resort rates are $44,000 per week. I can sum up a traveller’s experience of Altamer in one word: cerulean (from the Latin word heaven). This resort effortlessly brings elegance to any holiday and it is truly heaven. If you don’t have $39,000 in your back pocket, not to worry, grab a tinted cream like one from Nuxe Paris and look and feel like heaven in the convenience of your own home. Now that’s a luxury at your fingertips!

Beauty Editor: Ashley Frejlich

August 20, 2010 in Hands & Feet by Denise Wild

Unveiling five new upbeat shades that are sure to be the affordable accessory of spring, Nicole by OPI Nail Lacquers offers bold and cheerful hues that will start the season off on a bright note. With hues like shimmer red to stop traffic, a glimmer yellow or a dazzling green or orange, there is sure a shade to suit any mood. OPI’s formulas have been improved. They continue to supply safe, effective and innovated nail polishes that promise beautiful results. All nail lacquers contain no DBP, Toluene or Formaldehyde. These long-lasting nail enamels will see one through from work to party to party to work!

GS Approved: We love these eye-catching shades and their longwearing formula that provides a tough and durable finish. These are the best new nail colours at your fingertips!

Inspiration: Kristi Yamaguchi, spokesperson for Nicole by OPI, dreams big because the bigger your dreams the more colourful your life! 

Beauty Editor: Ashley Frejlich

August 19, 2010 in Makeup by Denise Wild

It’s the beauty addict’s dream and a makeup artist’s must-have eyeliner. Covergirl Liquilineblast Eyeliner Colle is an eyeliner pencil that gives a liquid-like intensity on the eye. The high-pigment formula and smudger makes this an ideal liner for straight lines or a soft, sultry, smudgy effect. This is a pencil that glides on effortlessly for the ultimate versatility. 

GS Approved: Liner lovers will freak for the high-pigment formula that delivers eyecatching intensity.

Inspiration: It’s convenient when travelling to have an eyeliner pencil with a smudger. An America’s Next Top Model winner like Nicole is always on the go and that is why this beauty can benefit from Covergirl’s Liquilineblast Eyeliner Colle.

Beauty Editor: Ashley Frejlich

August 18, 2010 in Fragrance by Denise Wild

Fruits & Passion Viva Eau de Toilette is an exquisitely effervescent fragrance with a delicate and feminine charm. It’s a scent perfect for the summer with fruity top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple Leaf and Grapefruit that blissfully intermingle with floral middle notes of Peony, Orange Blossom and White Freesia. All notes are layered over bottom notes of Musk and Amber Wood to create the aroma of escape. It’s impressive turquoise-coloured bottle of frosted glass makes this scent ideal imbued the wafting freshness of a summer breeze.

GS Approved: Fruits & Passion are a major contributor to Canadian charitable organizations like Habitat for Humanity Canada. Accessorize your look with a scent that cares and is willing to contribute to social, cultural and community organizations. 

Inspiration: Canadian-born actress and star of 90210 Shenae Grimes is a supporter for Habitat for Humanity. It makes ‘scents’ to invest in a company with good company values.

Beauty Editor: Ashley Frejlich