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August 30, 2011 in Skincare by Denise Wild

No matter what our age, as women we are always looking to keep our skin looking as youthful as we possibly can. New Lancome Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector promises to fight against wrinkles and visible signs of aging. Not only does this product reveal smoother, plumper skin but it leaves skin beautiful and free of pigmentation and vascular irregularities. What makes this product different from so many out on the market? Unlike other treatments this product is formulated to be used on all skin types including those with sensitive skin – as a bonus it can be used around the eyes too.

GS Approved: 10 years of research has gone into perfecting this product and it has been tested on all complexions showing its effectiveness on women around the world.

Inspiration: The gorgeous Arlenis Sosa a model from the Dominican Republic is one of the faces for Lancome Visionnaire. This exotic beauty showcases her flawless skin and is absolutely perfect for this campaign.

Beauty Editor: Elaine Atkins

August 23, 2011 in Skincare by Denise Wild

Dehydration is one of the culprits of pre-mature aging. But the thought of slathering on a bunch of heavy creams is certainly less than appealing especially if you have oily skin or when it’s humid out! A great solution is Sea Buckthorn Hydrating Serum by Sibu Beauty. This light and non-oily serum (in fact, it’s water based) uses natural sea buckthorn oils to improve skin tone and texture. As a bonus, it stimulates your own natural collagen production – you’ll have the face of your youth back in no time.

GS Approved: This little “superfruit” can be found thriving in the harsh conditions of the Himalayas. It contains powerful anti-oxidants and contains numerous essential fatty acids. Known by natives to promote health, you can be sure this amazing orange berry will promote healthy skin too!

 
Inspiration: An all natural and free trade brand such as Sibu makes me think of one of the most well known vegans around – Alicia Silverstone.  This all-natural beauty is definitely doing something right, her skin is always youthful looking and hydrated.

Beauty Editor: Elaine Atkins

August 16, 2011 in Hair by Denise Wild

I love the sun and all things summer. The warmth of the sun, days at the beach, swimming the weekends away – all of this is definitely what summer is about. Unfortunately all these fun summertime activities can do some major damage to your hair. To bring your locks back to life try a hydrating shampoo like Bain De Terre Coconut Papaya Ultra Hydrating Shampoo. The dirt and oils left on your hair are gently removed without making your hair looking dull or feeling dry. You’re left with silky and hydrated hair that is touchable and soft.

GS Approved: The hair care line by Bain De Terre is fortified with botaniceuticals – botanical ingredients that have been ethically harvested to retain and deliver all the benefits intended by nature.

Inspiration: Emma Stone looks stunning with her shiny gorgeous hair. She’s definitely taking Hollywood by storm – I’m looking forward to seeing her current project Crazy Stupid Love.

Beauty Editor: Elaine Atkins

August 11, 2011 in Makeup by Denise Wild

I’m sure it’s known by now how much I love a smokey eye. I just think it’s so fun to bring attention to the eyes. A smokey eye doesn’t have to be sexy all the time; it can actually be quite playful! Why not try a great Indigo shade like the one from Yves Rocher Coleur Nature line? Their single eyeshadows are ultra soft and their silky texture makes application a breeze. A subtle iridescent finish with colour that will stay true for 6 hours, this is a great way to add some dimension to the smokey eye.

GS Approved: Yves Rocher always uses the best botanical ingredients. This eyeshadow’s staying power is due to the Bamboo silica extract which absorbs skin’s natural oils keeping the powder where it should be – on your eyes and not your face!

 
Inspiration: One of my favorite shows is Gossip Girl and Jessica Szhor who plays Vanessa Abrams is one of my favorite actresses to watch. Her amazing eyes stand out even more with her gorgeous blue toned eye makeup.

Beauty Editor: Elaine Atkins

August 5, 2011 in Hair by Denise Wild

As Canadians we always complain about the weather. In the winter it’s too cold, in the summer it’s too hot.  I for one am NOT going to complain about the heat and the sun since it feels like we get so little of it! The humidity however DOES make hair styling tricky. How do you maintain that perfect textured style without the stickiness of heavy products? An alcohol-free gel such as TRESemmé Ultra Firm Texture Gel works perfectly on short layered and textured styles. Providing all day control and humidity resistance frizziness will not ruin your steamy summer nights.

GS Approved: Affordability is important especially when it comes to our everyday products. TRESemmé is famous for offering professional quality hair care products at prices that still allows us some indulgences every now and then.

Inspiration: Victoria Beckham is one lady that can really rock the short piece-y look! This forever stylish lady recently gave birth to a baby girl – that little girl is sure to be the best dressed kid in town!

Beauty Editor: Elaine Atkins

August 3, 2011 in Makeup by Denise Wild

The smoky eye look is one of my favorites. They say “the eyes are the window to your soul” so why not play them up as much as possible! I know people are scared of the smokey eye since it can be a bit tricky to achieve without looking like you have black eyes! Not anymore, Jillian Dempsey for Avon Professional Eye Smokifier makes getting this sultry look super easy. The precise soft tip applicator is easy to use and adds the loose powder formula onto the lids in a snap!

 
GS Approved: The intense pigment a loose eye shadow powder provides is perfect for smokey eye looks…but the loose powder itself can be really messy! This product is amazing – the base keeps the loose powder in and not all over your table and the applicator picks up the perfect amount of powder for application in a breeze.

 
Inspiration: There’s no denying the current queen of the smokey eye look is definitely Kim Kardashian. Wonder if that’s the look she will choose for her upcoming nuptials to Kris Humphries.

 
Editor’s Note: This smokifier can be used to create a subtle smokey eye for the office by just using it as a liner and blending slightly with your fingers. For a more dramatic look you can apply this all over your lids as far up as your crease. Don’t forget to blend, blend, blend!

Beauty Editor: Elaine Atkins

August 1, 2011 in Hair by Denise Wild

Most of us colour our hair right? Whether it is to cover up greys or to try out a different look we’ve all experienced the fade in colour usually after only a couple of weeks. Natural Instincts Vibrant Collection now includes a brilliant innovation – Week 2 Color Refresher! This treatment fights the fade giving you the look of freshly coloured hair to ensure your hair is vibrant and shiny until you’re due for your next colour session.  Since this product is permanent you can expect 100% grey coverage for up to 8 weeks!

 
GS Approved: Colouring your hair is a pain and it can be frustrating to see your time and money simply fade away. That’s why this new colour technology makes perfect sense. Even better, it’s available across the entire Natural Instincts lineup!

 
Inspiration: While I’m sure Scarlett Johansson has no need to cover up any greys she has been known to change up her hair colour. Whether she’s a classy brunette, a sultry red head or a bombshell blond, her hair always looks fresh and vibrant.

Beauty Editor: Elaine Atkins