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May 11, 2012 in Makeup by Denise Wild

Most gals I know have a wardrobe of lip options: balm, gloss, stick, stain. My day-to-day option usually consists of a balm layered with lipstick on top, or a stain with balm reapplied throughout the day. When I’m taking it easy, I’m taking my Hurraw! Black Cherry Tinted Lip Balm with me. An easy, non-committal way for me to keep lips hydrated and at the least look like I’ve tried a little. Slightly glossy and tinted rouge, with flavour reminiscent of cherry pie, it’s the perfect balm for everyone.

GS Approved: Raw and vegan, Hurraw! knows how to make a balm that’s sleek and smooth, not chalky or waxy. A host of natural and good-for-you ingredients makes it literally good enough to eat!

Inspiration: The classic hard-rock album “Cherry Pie” by the big-hair band, Warrant, is a summer road trip classic. Hurraw! Black Cherry Lip Balm’s subtle cherry pie pout will become your classic summer go-to.

Beauty Editor: Andrea Victory

May 1, 2012 in Fragrance by Denise Wild

I guess you could say I’m a foodie – a fragrance foodie that is. Anything that resembles vanilla, orange, coconut or caramel – count me in. Gourmand scents are always on my top shelf. That’s why I regularly stock up on Tallulah Jane 333.

This natural handcrafted scent made from wildflowers reminds me of the refreshing smell and taste of a margarita. Three types of lavender blend with three types of chamomile and three types of citrus for a light, refreshing scent perfect for the warmer months.

GS Approved: Ethically created without synthetics or additives, all fragrances are vegan and use only sustainably harvested ingredients. Tallulah Jane is light on your senses and on the environment.

Inspiration: Legend has it that the Margarita was invented in 1941, in Ensenada, Mexico, after Margarita Henkel, the daughter of a German ambassador. Equal parts tequila, orange liqueur and lime, served over ice in a salt-rimmed glass, try yours with the special limited edition José Cuervo Platino Reserva de la Familia Tequila. A coveted 100% de Agave plata Tequila from the Cuervo family’s private reserve.

Beauty Editor: Andrea Victory

January 25, 2012 in Body by Denise Wild

There are so many products out there these days that claim to be natural or organic, it can be really confusing. I’m trying to be more conscious of what I use on my skin making sure it doesn’t contain anything that can cause me harm and that is gentle on the environment. Unfortunately, often products that make these claims don’t work the way I want them to. I trust Yves Rocher as they are known for natural, botanical based products. Their new Shower Cream with Organic Mallow uses Mallow flowers organically grown in Gacilly France which is Yves Rocher’s home town. This creamy formula leaves skin soft and supple. Definitely a product you can feel good about using!

GS Approved: This Ecocert Certified formula is 99.4% natural ingredients and free of parabens. It is also biodegradable so as it works its magic on your skin you can be sure the environment is kept safe too.

Inspiration: The French just seem to do everything better. French actress and star of Pan Am Karine Vanesse always seems to steal the show with her impeccable style and presence.

Beauty Editor: Elaine Atkins

November 3, 2011 in Hair by Denise Wild

If you’re anything like me the thought of the impending winter makes you start to shudder. Cold weather is not my thing! So I try to hold onto summer as long as I can. And now that’s easy with Marc Anthony’s Dream Waves Beach Spray.  From the soft, tousled waves to the beachy coconut scent this spray just screams summer. Whether you have straight, fine strands or already wavy locks this spray creates natural, effortless, beach hair.

GS Approved: Not only does Dream Waves Beach Spray make your hair look great, it also makes it healthier. Hydrolyzed silk and provitamin B5 work together to protect your hair while adding moisture and shine. Meanwhile, powerful UV protectors absorb ultraviolet light to save your locks from sun exposure, dehydration, and colour-fade.

Inspiration: No one perfects the wavy beach hair look like Kate Hudson. No matter the season, Kate’s wavy, golden mane is always looking great (and healthy!).

Beauty Editor: Elizabeth Violette

September 28, 2011 in Body by Denise Wild

Now that summer has come and gone and those days of laying out on the beach are over what is a girl who wants to keep a sun-kissed glow supposed to do? That’s where L’Oréal Sublime Bronze Sun Splash in Medium Natural Tan comes in! L’Oréal Sublime Bronze Sun Splash is a unique clear gel formula that instantly becomes a flawless natural bronze once on your skin. The pump makes application super easy and the gel provides an even glow to your skin. Another huge bonus of the gel is that it is streak-free, which is always a concern of mine when using sunless tanners.

GS Approved: What’s the one thing I look at other than performance when it comes to self tanners? Price point! If you use self tanners reguarly you know how the cost can add up. But with L’Oréal Sublime Bronze Sun Splash you never have to worry about breaking the bank. Affordable and natural; everything a self tanner should be.

Inspiration: I have to admit it, my English roots have not blessed me with naturally tanned skin. But with L’Oréal Sublime Bronze Sun Splash even someone with skin as fair as mine can look as sun-kissed as Modern Family’s Sofia Vergara.

Editor’s Notes: Because this is a gel and not a liquid spray make sure you allow it to dry completely before putting on clothing. And just like any self tanner, it goes on lightly and then darkens throughout the day so don’t overdue it.

Beauty Editor: Elizabeth Violette

April 6, 2011 in Makeup by Denise Wild

Looking for an easy beginner tweezer? Looking to upgrade to a higher-quality tweezer? Looking for a great compact tweezer? Would you believe me if I told you that you can get all of those things in one? Its true! Tweezerman Mini Slant Tweezer is the answer.  The Mini Slant is the smaller version of the award winning Slant Tweezer. Tweezerman Mini Slant Tweezer provides expert brow shaping with flawless precision on any budget. The best part is that it can fit into a clutch, a makeup bag, or even a change purse. Now a quick fix can happen anywhere you are!

GS Approved:  Not many things in your makeup bag can have your own personal touch. Usually a lipstick or mascara come in one type of packaging whether you like it or not. What we love about Tweezerman Mini Slant Tweezer is that it is available in stainless steel or stainless steel with enamel colour finishes. My personal fave is Lovely Lavender.

Inspiration:  Lucy Hale has skyrocketed to stardom with her hit teen drama Pretty Little Liars and a starring role in this spring’s Scream 4. With all of this face time her brows have to always be flawless and she has perfected the natural look.

Editor’s Note:  I am actually allergic to eyebrow wax so tweezers are my only option. Tweezing can sometimes seem like a tedious and painful act but doing it after a shower will open your pores and allow those annoying little hairs to come out easier.

Beauty Editor: Elizabeth Violette

April 5, 2011 in Makeup by Denise Wild

Lancôme isn’t your grandmother’s cosmetic company anymore. With their new groundbreaking approach to colour and light Lancôme’s L’Absolu Nu has perfected the nude lip. Nude doesn’t have to always mean naked. A natural, slightly tinted lip gives every woman a fresh and radiant glow. The hints of beige and pink add just the right amount of colour while being ultra light and sheer. The touches of shimmer reflect the light making your lips look fuller and juicy.  And not only will your lips look juicy, they actually will be with Pro-Xylane technology that replenishes and moisturizes for 8 hours.

GS Approved:  L’Absolu Nu encompasses beauty inside and out. The rose design on the magnetic case gives your make up bag a burst of sensuality and femininity while making sure the cap never slips off and ruins your lipstick tip again.

Inspiration: Jennifer Lopez is everywhere these days; American Idol, red carpets and music videos. How does she go from a day to night look without skipping a beat? Nudes! Keeping it natural and fresh makes her look versatile for any situation that comes her way.

Editor’s Notes: I am personally stuck between the years of wearing pastel pink lip gloss and matt mauve lipstick. Sometimes it can be very difficult to find a shade that is appropriate for my age. The solution is Lancôme’s L’Absolu Nu. This lipstick is both sophisticated and flirty.

Beauty Editor: Elizabeth Violette

February 28, 2011 in Makeup by Denise Wild

I am normally quite pale, and especially at this time of year my skin could definitely use an extra pick me up. The Kaleidoscope Illuminating Compact Powder by Lancaster is a 5-in-1 compact that provides the perfect natural bronzed look. There are five blendable shades that diffuse light leaving your skin with a natural looking sun kissed glow. Swirl your makeup brush through all the shades or pick and choose the ones that fit your mood.

GS Approved: We all know the adverse effects the sun can have on us – premature aging being only one. Lancaster has been dedicated to providing sun protection in their products while providing products to help us enjoy the sun. Renowned internationally as the “sun and skin” expert mimicking the healthy look the sun gives us is now easy without damaging our delicate skin.

 Inspiration: Jennifer Lopez does the bronzed look beautifully. An actress, a singer, a judge on American Idol and of course a mother to twins she has more than one reason to glow!

Editor’s Note: Try using bronzing powders where the sun would naturally hit you:  the cheek bones, the forehead, chin and bridge of the nose. Bronzing powders with illuminating effects such as this one are beautiful on the shoulders and on your décolleté too for extra special occasions.

 Beauty Editor: Elaine Atkins

October 1, 2010 in Hair by Denise Wild

Free of paraben, phthalate, petroleum and phosphate, Live Clean Exotic Nectar Argan Oil Smooth and Shine Cream is a daily hair restorative treatment that repairs, re-nourishes and replenishes all hair types. With certified organic botanicals like grape seed oil and olive oil, this product tames frizzy and flyaway hairs, while adding definition. Thanks to a high content of vitamin E, carotenes, and fatty acids, argan oil is an excellent hydrator and leaves the hair nourished, but not greasy. An eco-friendly, pure vegan beauty product that is good for the earth as it is for the hair.

GS Approved: An eco-friendly formulation derived from replenishable, renewable and sustainable plant ingredients makes this product not just good for your hair and the planet, but good for your skin also. The ingredients are natural, so why not trying some cream on your body as a moisturizer?

Inspiration: Author of the book The Kind Diet, Alicia Silverstone lives her healthiest and happiest life to the fullest, while taking care of the earth at the same time. Live the kind life with eco-friendly products that are good for the earth as they are for your body.   

Editors Note: Join the Live Clean community at www.live-clean.com to receive a coupon savings on your next purchase. Get eco-news, hair tips and even earth events with their e-blasts.

Also, visit Alicia’s site www.thekindlife.com and get inspired with a community to help you live the healthiest and kindest life possible. This site is excellent for fashion and beauty tips and simple ways to help save mama earth!

Beauty Editor: Ashley Frejlich

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