Take CARE of your skin
October 31, 08
I always say that makeup only looks as good as the skin it’s covering – so it’s super important to take care of your skin first.
Ladies, let me introduce you to Care by Stella McCartney – the first luxury skin care line to give your skin ”everything it needs and nothing it doesn’t“. It’s made with 100% organic active ingredients – and no, genetically modified ingredients, endangered plant species, petrochemicals and no chemical preservatives.
I recently had the opportunity to try out the line – and I was very impressed. The thing that caught my attention right away, was the clean, classy packaging and the incredible scent – I felt like I was at a spa!
Care by Stella McCartney is suitable for all skin types and includes:
- Gentle Cleasing Milk
- Purifying Foaming Cleanser
- Toning Floral Water
- 5 Benefits Moisturizing Cream
- 5 Benefits Moisturizing Fluid
- Nourishing Night/Day Cream
- Calming & Soothing Elixir
- Radiance & Youth Elixir
- Nourish Elixir
What are the benefits of going green with your skin care?
Most women begin the ‘organic’ journey because they are concerned about the amount of chemicals that are not only going ‘in’ their bodies but also being applied ‘on’ their bodies as well, through the daily use of many lotions and cosmetics. The advantage for many when using an organic line like Care by Stella McCartney, is that all the products are made with 100% organic ingredients which have essential nutrients to help maintain the skin’s vital functions and because it’s certified by ECOCERT and uses no chemicals to preserve the product and no genetically modified ingredients – it’s not only great for your skin but it’s great for the environment too!
Take a look at what Care has to offer:
• 100% INGREDIENTS FROM NATURAL ORIGIN
• 100% ACTIVE INGREDIENTS CERTIFIED ORGANIC
• PRODUCTS CERTIFIED BY ECOCERT
• PRODUCTS NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS
• NO GENETICALLY MODIFIED INGREDIENTS
• NO PETROCHEMICALS
• NO CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES
• FRAGRANCE COMPOSED WITH 100% ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OILS
• RESPECT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
• NO SILICONES
• NO PARABENS
Plus, the packaging doesn’t only look great – it’s made of recyclable materials and can be sent back to the Stella McCartney Care Recycle Program.
Click Here for more information on Care by Stella McCartney.
And, if you’re interested in purchasing Care for yourself – Matchstick and The Bay (in Canada only) have provided a coupon for a cool gift with purchase to happiface readers – and all you have to do is print it out and bring it to a participating Bay store near you! Enjoy!
And, if you’ve already tried Care by Stella McCartney for yourself – they would love to get your feedback – so if interested Click Here to answer a quick survey.
And, don’t forget to wake.up & make.up!
Tags: care, organic, sandy gold, skincare, stella mccartney
Fall 2008 Makeup Tips & Trends
October 24, 08
Yesterday afternoon, I had a radio interview with my friends – Dani, Chad and Fuzzy – over at Vibe 98.5 in Calgary – which will be airing sometime early next week – to talk all about my new line of makeup brushes as well as the Makeup trends for Fall 2008.
So here are some of this Season’s Hottest Trends:
For Fall we’re seeing a lot of two very different looks; The minimalist look (which is basically your flawless face with naturally contoured cheekbones) and the complete opposite – the bold/dramatic look with stand out eye’s and berry stained lips.
1. Bronze – Gold and Bronze eyeshadow shades are really hot for Fall. Some of my favourite shades on the market right now are: Giorgio Armani #3, Yves Saint Laurent #10, MAC Eyeshadow in Bronze and MAC Shadestick in Beige-ing.
2. Red and Berry Stained Lips – The key here is the stain. You still want to be able to see the natural texture of your lips but with a bit more colour. Think of the colour of red wine when choosing a shade for you. If you don’t want to buy a new product – you can make it at home by pressing and patting your already exsisting lipstick into your lip to make your own stain at home!
3. Natural Looking Cheeks – You’re going to want to keep your blush to a minimum this Fall by choosing a shade that resembles the colour of your cheeks when you’ve just come in from a jog. I love Nars Blush in Orgasm.
4. The Minimalist Look - The key to this look is an even complexion. Apply foundation all over your face including under and on top of your eyelids to even out the skin tone. For more coverage, press and pat another layer of foundation into the areas needed. Finish with powder to set your makeup. My favourite foundations on the market are: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation and Giorgio Armani’s NEW Face Fabric – It’s amazing!
5. Purple - This Fall’s hottest colour. If you don’t have any purple in your closet – you might want to try adding this shade into your makeup wardrobe. Apply a soft purple eyeliner pencil on your eyelid and smudge it out into the crease to for a natural look that really stands out!
And of course, remember to have fun while doing your makeup and don’t forget to wake.up & make.up!
Tags: berry, bronze, eyeshadow, fall 2008, foundation, giorgio armani, gold, lips, makeup, nars blush, purple, red, sandy gold, stained, trends
Back to School College Makeover
July 21, 08
Head back to school in style with easy do-it yourself hair, makeup and fashion tips from the pro’s!
Click Here to see it Live on FLARE.com!
Tags: beauty video, fashion, flare, flare magazine, hair, happiface, joe fresh, mac cosmetics, makeup, sandy gold, twist & co.
Super-Size your Lashes!
July 15, 08
As you know I am always on the look out for the next best mascara! Because regardless of the occassion, mascara is one product a women should never leave home without! (My mom always say’s that if she doesn’t wear mascara, she’ll look like a “plucked chicken”…I swear she used those exact words! lol!)
So, the other day I received a brand NEW product from Maybelline New York, called: The Volum’ Express Colossal Mascara. I was so excited to try it, because not only did it look great in it’s bright yellow packaging, but it also said that it was going to make my lashes 9X the volume in just one coat!
So I decided to put it to the test – and let me tell you, it definitely measured up! My lashes looked amazing in just a few seconds!
This mascara has the perfect ‘volumizing’ MegaBrush and is made with collagen (a unique formula) which helps to make the lashes look plump and full! And the best part, it has a suggested retail price of $7.99!!
A definite Makeup Must Have!! I would love to hear what you think of this mascara!!! Yiippee!!
Tags: maybelline new york, sandy gold, volum express colossal mascara
Beauty Video – Going Blonde
June 18, 08
Hey Ladies! Take a look at some easy tips and techniques on how to ‘Go Blonde’ this Summer, regardless of your hair colour!
Click Here to see it live on Flare.com! 
Tags: beauty video, blonde hair, civello salon, flare, flare magazine, makeup video, sandy gold