Popping my Spa Virginity: Pure + Simple Spa

October 28, 2009 | Leave a response

Fact: I’ve never been to a spa.

Today I took advantage of an event called Beautylicious, where the beauty obsessed can try out salon and spa services in the fabulous* Bloor-Yorkville area for a discounted price.

I went to Pure + Simple Spa on 27 Bellair Street. I tried out one of their most popular facials called Urban Renewal Facial, $75 (regular price $99).

Even though I’ve never had a facial before, I can tell you why this was an incredible facial. First, you get a face massage. Who knew that could feel so good? Also included is a upper back and neck, hand, foot, and scalp massage. That’s a whole lotta massage for a service that’s called a facial! And it felt amaaaaazing.

I won’t be able to tell the benefits of the facial until the next couple of days, and I’ll be sure to give an update. The extractions — which BTW, hurt more than I expected — gave me some redness on the nose and chin area, but they did warn me about it and I said go ahead. I hope I see some improvements on these pores!

If you’re in the Toronto area, be sure to check it out! Beautylicious runs from October 28 to November 7.

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* fabulous = expensive.

Shopping my Makeup Drawer: Quo 3 in 1 Brow Pencil

October 22, 2009 | 1 Response

If you don’t already know this, I am a big advocate for well-kept brows.

Dear Mila Kunis,

Thought you’d like to know that my boyfriend is not the only one who has a crush on you. And I’ll be forever *jealous* of your perfect arches.

Arianne

For brows that stay where I set them this morning, my number one choice is, and you’re going to love me for it, Quo 3 in 1 Brow Pencil. Yay for great drugstore buys!!! It goes for about $11.

I’ve gone through a couple of these already, and there’s good reasons why I like it so much.

It is super convenient. It comes with your brow colour, wax, and a brush. Although I still like spoolies that I ~~steal~~ borrow from Sephora.
It stays on like a champ. No melting or disappearing acts here, and my brows do get sweaty sometimes. Don’t judge me, I have bangs!
Great for busy and lazy ladies. It goes on smooth and pigmented enough to disguise unruly brows. Because you don’t always have time to sit and tweeze, right?

It comes in light, medium and dark. I like to use light; it balances well with my tanned complexion and dark hair. Love this! Rating: A+++++

But Stay Away from This!

CoverGirl Brow & Eye Makers: because it’s not a good deal if you have to throw a pencil and a half into the trash. You have been warned.

Shopping my Makeup Drawer: MAC Mineralize Blush in Dainty

October 12, 2009 | 3 Responses

MAC Mineralize Blush in Dainty is the very first MAC blush I ever owned, and it’s all for a good reason. Dainty, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

You are sheer, but you still show up on my medium dark complexion.
Your pink colour does not look overly Barbie, but imparts a healthy glow. Just enough to not make me look like death.
Your perfect (low) amount of shimmer makes me look grown up.
You still look untouched in the pan after more than a year together. How do you do it?

I know I’m probably forgetting all the other ways why I love thee, but remember that you’re my favourite pink blush evarrr that I’m putting you on my holy grail of products. Rating: A+++++

Love,
Arianne