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		<title>Beauty Resolution: Step Up My Anti-Aging Skincare Regimen with KORRES (+ A Giveaway!).</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tweet Pin itI don&#8217;t make yearly resolutions, but I think beauty resolutions are important.  For every year that that comes and goes, and the farther away I get from age 20 (that&#8217;s 5 years now, ohnoes!), the more important my anti-aging regimen becomes.  Last year I started using serums, heavier creams, regular masks and oils [...]]]></description>
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<h3>My KORRES Nighttime Skincare Regimen</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5918" title="korres wild rose serum" src="http://media.glittergeek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/korres-wild-rose-serum.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /><br />
<em>KORRES Wild Rose Face and Eye Serum</em></p>
<p>After cleansing my face, my first layer of hydration is <strong>KORRES Wild Rose Face and Eye Serum</strong> ($49) all over my face, under my eyes and all over my neck.  It is a nice, light serum that spreads easily and absorbs within a minute of application.  It has a beautiful sweet rose fragrance that makes it so irresistible to my nose.  I love that this one gives nice hydration; oily skin types can wear this one on its own without another moisturizer.  While I can&#8217;t confirm its claim to reduce the appearance of fine lines as I don&#8217;t currently have them, I have noticed that my skin looks brighter since I&#8217;ve started using it.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5916" title="korres quercetin and oak night cream" src="http://media.glittergeek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/korres-quercetin-and-oak-night-cream.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /><br />
<em>KORRES Quercetin and Oak Antiageing &amp; Antiwrinkle Night Cream</em></p>
<p>Before the serum absorbs completely, I follow up quickly with the <strong>KORRES Quercetin and Oak Antiageing &amp; Antiwrinkle Night Cream</strong> ($59).  It is rich and thick as a night cream should be.  You don&#8217;t have to worry about greasy with this one either, as it dries to a skin-like finish.  I fully recommend Quercetin and Oak Night Cream for all skin types &#8212; if, and this is a big <em>if</em>,  you can handle the scent.  It has a strong woody scent that may be off putting to some, but I am strangely drawn to it.  With the Quercetin and Oak Night Cream, my skin stays nourished all throughout the night and looks beautifully plump in the morning.  This is a good one, ladies!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5915" title="korres quercetin and oak eye cream" src="http://media.glittergeek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/korres-quercetin-and-oak-eye-cream.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /><br />
<em>KORRES Quercetin and Oak Antiageing &amp; Antiwrinkle Eye Cream</em></p>
<p>Now that I&#8217;m 25, I am noticing that the elasticity and hydration under my eyes are starting to go.  Wah!  Aside from being careful with makeup application, I use <strong>KORRES Quercetin and Oak Antiageing &amp; Antiwrinkle Eye Cream</strong> ($55) for both night and day.  Its texture is light and fluffy, but don&#8217;t let that fool you.  This is pretty potent stuff; the tiniest amount takes care of my undereyes.  Before this came into my life, I have been suffering from dryness on my undereyes that shows when I wore concealer.  Now, that is no longer an issue.  This is a must-have in my skincare regimen now and I am definitely buying it when I run out.  You need it. <img src='http://www.glittergeek.ca/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5917" title="korres skincare" src="http://media.glittergeek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/korres-skincare.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="324" /><br />
<em>Wild Rose Serum / Quercetin &amp; Oak Night Cream / Quercetin &amp; Oak Eye Cream</em></p>
<h3>Natural Formulation</h3>
<p>KORRES prides itself on making natural products that are free of petrolatum, parabens, phthalates and a lot of other potentially harmful ingredients.  I appreciate this about the KORRES brand; it is one of the cleanest brands you can pick up at Sephora or the drugstore.  However, note that they are formulated with fragrance/parfum, which may potentially irritate super sensitive types.</p>
<h3>Full Ingredient Lists</h3>
<div style="text-transform: uppercase; font-size: x-small; margin: 10px; padding: 10px; background: #eeeeee;"><strong>KORRES Wild Rose Face and Eye Serum Ingredients:</strong> Water (eau), Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Water, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, PEG-32, Panthenol, Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Phospholipids, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Fragrance (parfum), Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, PEG-8, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Phytic Acid, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycine, Sorbitol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Alcohol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Pyrus Cydonia Fruit Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1 , Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbic Acid Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract.</div>
<div style="text-transform: uppercase; font-size: x-small; margin: 10px; padding: 10px; background: #eeeeee;"><strong>KORRES Quercetin and Oak Antiageing &amp; Antiwrinkle Night Cream:</strong> Water (eau), Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Triheptanoin, Behenyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Beeswax (Cire D&#8217;abeille), Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sucrose , Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Galactoarabinan , Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance (parfum), Serine, Arginine, PCA, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Alanine, Disodium EDTA, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Threonine, Sodium Gluceptate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Glyceryl Oleate, Quercetin Caprylate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Lactic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Mourera Fluviatilis Extract, Quercus Robur Bark Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract.</div>
<div style="text-transform: uppercase; font-size: x-small; margin: 10px; padding: 10px; background: #eeeeee;"><strong>KORRES Quercetin and Oak Antiageing &amp; Antiwrinkle Eye Cream: </strong>Aqua/Water/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triheptanoin, Sucrose Stearate, Glycerin, Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Wax/Polyglycerol-3 Esters, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Hydrogenated C12-18 Triglycerides, Sucrose Distearate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Distarch Phosphate, Sucrose, Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Pulp Extract, Alanine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Arginine, Benzyl Alcohol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Ehtylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium ( Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Mourera Fluviatilis Extract, Parfum (Fragrance), Pca, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Seed Extract, Quercetin Caprylate, Quercus Robur Bark Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis, (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Salicylic Acid, Serine, Sodium Dihydrogen Phosphate, Sodium Gluceptate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters, Threonine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum.</div>
<p>KORRES products are available in Canada at select Shoppers Drug Mart and Sephora stores.</p>
<h3>Contest Alert for Canadians!</h3>
<p style="text-align: center; color: red;"><strong>This contest is now closed!  Thanks to everyone for entering!</strong></p>
<p>Because you guys are totally awesome, KORRES has generously provided a skincare prize pack ($196 value!) to <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>one lucky Canadian resident</strong></span>.  You will get all the products above, plus a KORRES Basil Lemon Body Butter. <img src='http://www.glittergeek.ca/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />   Want to enter?  Follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter widget below.</p>
<p>This contest is open to residents of Canada who are 18 years of age or over.  Winner will be chosen randomly and will be announced through the original blog post and Twitter.  Winner must contact me within 24 hours.  I reserve the right to pick another entry if the winner fails to contact me within this timeframe.</p>
<p>The contest ends on Saturday January 28, 2012 at 12:01 am EST.</p>
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<p><a title="Summer Must-Have: Diorskin Nude Healthy Glow Powder in Aurora (and Cat Ladyness)." href="http://www.glittergeek.ca/2011/05/summer-must-have-diorskin-nude-healthy-glow-powder-in-aurora-and-cat-ladyness/">Diorskin Nude Healthy Glow Powder in <em>Aurora</em></a> is the first Dior makeup I ever bought, and is still my favourite bronzer to this day. Let&#8217;s hope they come out with another great one next summer. (Limited Edition for Summer 2011)</p>
<p><a title="Totally Worth All The Hype: Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush." href="http://www.glittergeek.ca/2011/04/totally-worth-all-the-hype-tarte-amazonian-clay-blush/">Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush</a> gets a lot of rave reviews and for good reason. I recently added <em>Exposed</em> to my stash and my friends agree that it is a universally flattering blush.</p>
<p><a title="A Love Letter to MAC Prep + Prime Highlighter in Bright Forecast." href="http://www.glittergeek.ca/2011/08/a-love-letter-to-mac-prep-prime-highlighter-in-bright-forecast/">MAC Prep + Prime Highlighter in <em>Bright Forecast</em></a> is my first line of defence against under eye circles every. single. day. It is life changing.</p>
<p><a title="Annabelle Le Big Show Mascara Gives Makes My Lashes Look Like Falsies. Need I Say More?" href="http://www.glittergeek.ca/2011/09/annabelle-le-big-show-mascara-gives-makes-my-lashes-look-like-falsies-need-i-say-more/">Annabelle Le Big Show Mascara</a> is my favourite mascara of the year. I recommend it to everyone.</p>
<p><a title="Lise Watier Fall 2011 Quatuor Wet &amp; Dry Eyeshadows in Équinoxe + Métamorfix Liquid Transformer Are True Love." href="http://www.glittergeek.ca/2011/08/lise-watier-fall-2011-quatuor-wet-dry-eyeshadows-in-equinoxe-metamorfix-liquid-transformer-are-true-love/">Lise Watier Wet &amp; Dry Eyeshadow Quad in <em>Équinoxe </em>+ Métamorfix Liquid Transformer</a> was the best makeup palette/set I tried this year. The colours and performance are unparalleled. (Limited Edition for Fall 2011)</p>
<p><a title="Giorgio Armani Fall 2011 Jacquard Collection Reviews, Swatches." href="http://www.glittergeek.ca/2011/07/giorgio-armani-fall-2011-jacquard-collection-reviews-swatches/">Giorgio Armani Rouge d’Armani in <em>Rouge 406</em></a> is a beautiful red lipstick and the formula is divine. I try a lot of lipsticks and think that the Rouge d&#8217;Armani is one of the best. I must try more colours next year. (Limited Edition for Fall 2011)</p>
<p><a title="How To Smell Good This Summer: My Favourite Fragrances for a Hot Day." href="http://www.glittergeek.ca/2011/06/how-to-smell-good-this-summer-my-favourite-fragrances-for-a-hot-day/">NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Usage Dry Oil</a> is one product I can&#8217;t stop raving about. What can I say; I just love it so much!  This one isn&#8217;t new; it&#8217;s a classic that I got to finally try this year.</p>
<p><a title="YSL Rouge Pur Couture Golden Lustre in 110 Fuchsia Symbole Has My Name Written All Over It + FOTD!" href="http://www.glittergeek.ca/2011/11/ysl-rouge-pur-couture-golden-lustre-in-110-fuchsia-symbole-has-my-name-written-all-over-it-fotd/">Velour Lashes in <em>You Complete Me</em></a> gives me Bambi eyes. That is all.</p>
<p><a title="Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Best in Face and Body Skincare Sets" href="http://www.glittergeek.ca/2011/11/holiday-gift-guide-2011-best-in-face-and-body-skincare-sets/">THANN Jasmine Blossom Set</a> is a staple in my bathroom. I just can&#8217;t get enough.</p>
<h3>What are your favourite beauty products of 2011?</h3>
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		<title>Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Best in Face and Body Skincare Sets</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:40:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tweet Pin it For stuffing stockings to show you care Weleda Sea Buckthorn Hand Cream ($16) or Skin Food *($20). Winter is coming, and that usually means dry cracked skin. Weleda&#8217;s holiday offerings contain soft moisturizing gloves with your choice of hand moisturizer. Sea Buckthorn is naturally healing, while Skin Food&#8217;s rich texture eliminates dry patches overnight. These [...]]]></description>
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<h3>For stuffing stockings to show you care</h3>
<p><strong>Weleda Sea Buckthorn Hand Cream</strong> ($16)<strong> or Skin Food</strong> *($20). Winter is coming, and that usually means dry cracked skin. Weleda&#8217;s holiday offerings contain soft moisturizing gloves with your choice of hand moisturizer. Sea Buckthorn is naturally healing, while Skin Food&#8217;s rich texture eliminates dry patches overnight. These are great stocking stuffers for frequent hand washers, as well as eczema sufferers. Available at <a href="http://www.weleda.ca/">Weleda online</a>, Whole Foods Market, natural independent health food stores, Planet Organic Market, Nature’s Fare, Noah’s Natural Foods and Rexall Pharma Plus stores.</p>
<p><strong>Pure + simple Super-plump Lip Kit</strong> ($34.95). Stay away from the petroleum-based lip balms, which <a href="http://nomoredirtylooks.com/2011/02/do-you-have-a-lip-balm-addiction/">actually dry out your lips in the long run</a>, and go natural. This kit contains soothing Lavender Lip Oil and the Collagen Elasin Eye + Lip Concentrate, which keep your lips plump and protected for all the smooching you&#8217;ll be doing this season, amirite? <img src='http://www.glittergeek.ca/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' />  Available at Pure + simple spas in the Greater Toronto area and <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&amp;page=shop.product_details&amp;flypage=&amp;category_id=628&amp;product_id=1789&amp;Itemid=27">online</a>.</p>
<h3>For the one who is hard to please (Glitter Geek&#8217;s TOP PICK)</h3>
<p><strong>Thann Jasmine Blossom Set</strong> ($50). Is your mother-in-law hard to please? Yes? This set is perfect for anyone you want to spoil. This actually makes me want to get out of bed and hop in the shower in the morning. Oh, and my lazy self has been putting on the lotion everyday, too. This is the most beautiful green that smells like crushed up jasmine buds. Both the body milk and the shower cream moisturize the skin incredibly. I cannot recommend it enough! Available in the flagship Thann store (in Ottawa) and <a href="http://www.thann.ca/jasmine-blossom-set.html">online</a>.</p>
<h3>For anyone, anytime</h3>
<p><strong>NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Multi-usage Dry Oil</strong> ($42 for 100ml). Although not technically a gift set, NUXE Huile Prodigieuse is a champ at multitasking and so luxurious that it makes a fabulous gift. It keeps skin and hair beautifully moisturized and also doubles as a fragrance. It&#8217;s a cult product for a reason. Available at Shoppers Drugmart and <a href="http://www.beautyphica.com/brands/gift-you/nuxe-exclusive-set-huile-prodigieuse-100ml-huile-prodigieuse-or-50ml">Beautyphica (get a bonus 50 ml Huile Prodigieuse OR for a limited time here!)</a>.</p>
<h3>For the new mom or hard working gal who truly deserves a spa day</h3>
<p><strong>Pure + simple Super-hydrating Intensive Kit</strong> * ($99).  It&#8217;s no secret that I&#8217;m a Pure + simple junkie, and my newest discovery is the Cellular Repair Face Cream in this set. I&#8217;ve been using this medium weight face cream both for day and night and it is a dream to put on.  The Collagen Elastin Plus serum and Skin Restoration Cloth Mask are must haves for a home spa day.  Tip: do the mask in the dark or risk scaring your significant others or pets. <img src='http://www.glittergeek.ca/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' />  Available at Pure + simple spas in the Greater Toronto area and <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&amp;page=shop.product_details&amp;flypage=&amp;category_id=628&amp;product_id=1786&amp;Itemid=27">online</a>.</p>
<h3>For those who are nice&#8230; &#8216;kay maybe the naughty, too</h3>
<p><strong>The Body Shop Spiced Vanilla Bath and Body Products</strong> * (from $4 to $18 each).  The Body Shop is one of my go-to shops for holiday shopping because of their holiday scents.  My favourite is the Spiced Vanilla, which smells divine and is available in different bath and body products.  If you must have just one for a stocking stuffer, the Body Butter is a no-brainer (and <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/en/gifts/view-all-gifts/spiced-vanilla-body-butter.aspx">on sale for $10</a> right now!). Available at The Body Shop stores and <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/en/shop-by-line/seasonal-scents.aspx">online</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Philosophy Sweet Kisses and Merry Wishes Set</strong> ($47).  If you have never tried Philosophy shower gels, you&#8217;ve been missing out.  Philosophy makes the best shower gels in the scents of the season.  This set contains four (FOUR!!!) shower gels and coordinating lip shines.  Gift it to one special nice person, or break it up as separate stocking stuffers for the naughty ones. <img src='http://www.glittergeek.ca/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' />   Available at Sephora stores and <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P297562">online</a>.</p>
<h3>Anything catch your eye?</h3>
<p>What will you be gifting from these sets, and what will you be keeping for yourself? <img src='http://www.glittergeek.ca/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>Marcelle Essentials Purity Soothing Cleansing Water: A Lipstick Bandit and Makeup Lover&#8217;s Best Friend.</title>
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		<dc:creator>Arianne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tweet Pin itSo you&#8217;ve seen my lipstick bandit face.  You haven&#8217;t?  Here it is again to jog your memory: I can say that this is the most makeup I&#8217;ve ever worn.  That was A LOT of makeup.  I used mostly long-wearing products like my beloved MAC Blacktrack Fluidline (this even stays on my waterline for [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">I can say that this is the most makeup I&#8217;ve ever worn.  That was A LOT of makeup.  I used mostly long-wearing products like my beloved MAC Blacktrack Fluidline (this even stays on my waterline for a full work day) and Illamasqua <em>Alchemy</em> liquid glitter eyeliner (this liner stays for days on my hand even with regular hand washing).</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Marcelle Essentials Purity Soothing Cleansing Water</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">During the makeup process, <strong>Marcelle Essentials Purity Soothing Cleansing Water</strong> ($14.50) was a godsend for cleaning up the lines of my mask.  The non-oily formula lets me clean up mistakes without melting the rest of my makeup.  With some cleansing water on a cotton bud, this task was super simple and easy to do.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Marcelle Essentials Purity Soothing Cleansing Water and cotton pads (gross!)</em></p>
<p>Now, cleaning up that mask was a massive job. I let out a huge sigh, and started working the cleansing water with a cotton pad all over my face. I am so impressed with this makeup remover! Cleanup was a snap, and two very dirty cotton pads later, I looked like a normal person again.</p>
<p>You know you want to see how much it picked up, so&#8230; behold.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5379" title="marcelle essentials purity cleansing water pads closeup" src="http://media.glittergeek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/marcelle-essentials-purity-cleansing-water-pads-closeup.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Yo that&#8217;s so&#8230; ewwwhyyoushowthatontheinternet;alsdkj;s</em></p>
<p>Just keeping it real, you know.</p>
<p>The cleanser is a rinse-free formula, so it&#8217;s great for lazy nights when you just want to take off your makeup without splashing your face. I&#8217;ve never personally done this because I live in pollution-central, but really, your face feels really clean after. This is an incredible cleanser. Get it. You won&#8217;t be disappointed.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tweet Pin itSummer is a tricky season for one&#8217;s skin regimen. Cleansing becomes a big deal. You need to moisturize sensitive, possibly sun-damaged skin, but you don&#8217;t want to slap on anything too heavy. I&#8217;ve been trying a lot of new skincare lately, and it&#8217;s time again to talk about them! Today I&#8217;m trying a [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Cleanser: Consonant Body Organic Foaming Face Wash</strong>* ($18). Keep it. This face wash takes off all non-waterproof makeup as well as my all-time favourite, Philosophy Purity Made Simple. It doesn&#8217;t make my skin tight or uncomfortable after cleansing. Unfortunately for me, my hand eczema reacts pretty badly to the foam, so I&#8217;ll pass it on to my sister.</p>
<p><strong>Eye Cream: Origins Eye Doctor</strong> ($34). Toss it. I&#8217;m 24 and I have some fine lines under my eyes. Sure, this smells refreshing (like cucumbers). But, it&#8217;s expensive and it doesn&#8217;t do anything.</p>
<p><strong>Eye Roller: Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Anti-Dark Circle Roller</strong> ($20). Keep it. I&#8217;m a big fan of eye rollers. Naturally, an eye roller that brightens my dark circles, to me, is a pretty good deal. This doesn&#8217;t conceal major under eye circles, but it&#8217;s great for that extra boost on top of your concealer. Turn around bright eyes.</p>
<p><strong>Toner/Hydrosol: Pure + simple Organic Lavender Hydrosol</strong>* ($12.95 for 50ml). Toss it. There&#8217;s something about this hydrosol that just did not agree with my nose at all. It doesn&#8217;t smell like lavender, or at least the kind that I&#8217;m accustomed to. It smells like pee. So no, I&#8217;m not going to spray my face with what smells like toilet water. Instead, try <a title="Because You Absolutely Must Wash Yo’ Face, You Might As Well Do It Naturally with Weleda’s Facial Cleansing Line." href="http://www.glittergeek.ca/2011/03/because-you-absolutely-must-wash-yo-face-you-might-as-well-do-it-naturally-with-weledas-facial-cleansing-line/">Weleda Refining Toner</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Serum: Pure + simple Soothing Mimosa Emulsion</strong>* ($39.95 for 50ml). Keep it. This is a light, hydrating serum that I wear under my moisturizer. It is incredibly soothing and cooling on sensitive skin after a hot sweaty bike ride under the sun. Oilier skin types can wear probably wear it as their day moisturizer.</p>
<p><strong>Moisturizer: Origins VitaZing SPF 15</strong> (around $40 for 50ml). Toss it. I bought mine in CCO in Las Vegas for US$27. This moisturizer has garnered so much hype thanks to a YouTube guru, but I thought it&#8217;s just alright. It&#8217;s a very sheer illuminating tinted moisturizer; one shade only. I like the way this smells and looks on the skin, but I&#8217;m pretty sure it causes breakouts every time I use it. Next!</p>
<p><strong>Sunscreen: Pure + simple SPF 30 For Sensitive Skin</strong>* ($25.95 for 100ml). Keep it (and buy in bulk when it goes on sale). This is an great mineral sunscreen (none of that -benzone junk!) to wear under makeup as it won&#8217;t turn you into a grease ball. German chamomile calms irritated skin. It goes on white, but you can minimize this by patting it on over a face oil (like Argan oil). <a title="Switching to All Natural Skincare with Pure + simple." href="http://www.glittergeek.ca/2010/10/switching-to-all-natural-and-organic-skincare-with-pure-simple/">Pure + simple SPF 30 for Oily/Impure Skin</a> works as just well, and I prefer the scent of that one, too.</p>
<p><strong>Night Cream: Weleda Iris Hydrating Night Cream</strong>* ($28 for 30ml). Keep it. I love this almost as much as my holy grail night cream, <a title="Switching to All Natural Skincare with Pure + simple." href="http://www.glittergeek.ca/2010/10/switching-to-all-natural-and-organic-skincare-with-pure-simple/">Martina Gebhardt Black Mud Cream</a>. Both brands are German and all-natural, so I&#8217;m pretty sure every person in Germany has perfect skin. While not as greasy as the Black Mud cream &#8212; a greasiness I prefer in my night cream, actually &#8212; the Iris Night Cream is rich enough to give you perfectly hydrated, plump skin in the morning.</p>
<h3>Your Turn!  What Summer Skincare Products Have Wowed Or Disappointed You Lately?</h3>
<p>That was fun, eh?  Have you tried any new skincare lately, or do you stick with what works?</p>
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		<title>Totally Summer Cottage-Worthy: Weleda Sea Buckthorn Body Oil.</title>
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		<dc:creator>Arianne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tweet Pin itWe had just celebrated our first long weekend of the summer &#8212; Canada Day eh? &#8212; and I spent four blissful days in a rented cottage up north with some friends.  It was a hell of a good time; the sun was there, too, and I caught lots of it (while wearing sunscreen, [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4786" title="weleda sea buckthorn body oil" src="http://media.glittergeek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/weleda-sea-buckthorn-body-oil.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Weleda Sea Buckthorn Body Oil</em></p>
<p>I&#8217;m very lazy when it comes to putting lotion on, but with all the sun I&#8217;m bound to get this summer &#8212; from the long bike rides to outdoor boot camps to the beach &#8212; I&#8217;ve been trying to nourish my skin with this body oil.  The oil smells slightly citrusy but not overwhelming.  It moisturizes beautifully without being greasy.  I might even call it magic.  This bright orange oil (almost) transforms my legs into Mariah Carey legs &#8212; smooth, radiant, and golden. <img src='http://www.glittergeek.ca/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4787" title="weleda sea buckthorn body oil 2" src="http://media.glittergeek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/weleda-sea-buckthorn-body-oil-21.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Weleda Sea Buckthorn Body Oil</em></p>
<p>Total vanity aside, the Sea Buckthorn Oil is also great for your skin. The formula contains super antioxidants Vitamins A, C and E, as well as essential fatty acids to help moisturize parched skin. Sea Buckthorn berries are known for their healing properties, so their oils are perfect for use on a sunburn if you happened to fall asleep on the dock. <img src='http://www.glittergeek.ca/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' />   I love Weleda Sea Buckthorn Oil so much that I think I need to get on that <a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/2010/05/17/geeking-out-weleda-sea-buckthorn-oil/">12-step program Janine is on</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Ingredients:</strong> Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Oil, Fragrance (Parfum)*, Limonene*, Linalool*, Benzyl Benzoate*, Benzyl Salicylate*, Geraniol*, Citral*, Farnesol*. * from natural essential oils</p>
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<h3>Some Photography From The Cottage</h3>
<p>Just because I like you&#8230; <img src='http://www.glittergeek.ca/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Before sunrise</em></p>
<p><strong>Keep reading to see more photos!</strong></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tweet Pin itThere&#8217;s a new skin studio in town!  fresh.beautiful: the skin studio recently opened its doors in Toronto on busy Queen Street and I took advantage of their opening week special: $35 for preserve + nurture treatments.  I finally met the pretty Stephanie (yes, the genius behind BlushPretty) who also performed the treatment on [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4774" title="fresh beautiful stephanie" src="http://media.glittergeek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/fresh-beautiful-stephanie.jpg" alt="" width="290" height="388" /> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4775" title="fresh beautiful studio" src="http://media.glittergeek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/fresh-beautiful-studio.jpg" alt="" width="290" height="388" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Stephanie and the fresh.beautiful studio</em></p>
<p>The new fresh.beautiful studio is located near the busy corner of Queen and John Streets.  It is a small space, but very bright and spacious.  There are no private rooms in the space, nor do you need to take any clothes off for the treatments.</p>
<p>As a makeup artist, Stephanie had many bridal clients asking her how they can get that glowing beautiful skin on their big day.  What a better way to build a relationship (and good business, too!) than to help treat and nurture their skin?  That&#8217;s how fresh.beautiful: the skin studio was born.</p>
<p>The first treatment, <strong>preserve</strong>, is a crystal microdermabrasion.  By using small crystals and a little vaccuum thingie (that&#8217;s the scientific term), the top layer of the skin is sloughed away to reveal a newer, smoother layer.  It didn&#8217;t hurt at all, except for a little stinging on my cheeks around my nose, where my skin is quite sensitive.  The sensation is a lot like a cat licking your face, borrowing the words of Lisamarie of <a href="http://www.beautycrazed.ca">Beauty Crazed</a>.  Oh, and just in case you didn&#8217;t believe it was working, check out my face dirt in the after below.  How attractive!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4778" title="fresh beautiful crystals before" src="http://media.glittergeek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/fresh-beautiful-crystals-before.jpg" alt="" width="290" height="290" /> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4777" title="fresh beautiful crystals after" src="http://media.glittergeek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/fresh-beautiful-crystals-after.jpg" alt="" width="290" height="290" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Crystals (before and after my treatment)</em></p>
<p>After the crystal microdermabrasion therapy, I was treated to <strong>nurture</strong>, the cold laser light therapy.  You know when you go get your hair done and you always look forward to the shampoo?  Well, this is the shampoo of the preserve + nurture combo. <img src='http://www.glittergeek.ca/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />   A cold gel (anti-aging or anti-acne) is applied and massaged on the skin in circular motions.  While I was lying there, I was thinking &#8220;wow, this is nice, they even massage your face before you get the laser.&#8221;  Wrong!  The massager thingie (again, scientific term) is the laser.  Of course, because there&#8217;s a laser involved, your eyes need to be closed and covered for this part.</p>
<p>I sent a few questions to Stephanie after my treatment, so here&#8217;s a short Q&amp;A.</p>
<div style="padding-left: 40px; padding-right: 40px; padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px;"><strong>How often do you recommend going in for a preserve (crystal microdermabrasion) and nurture (cold laser light therapy)?  How about for someone who has pretty problem-free skin?</strong><br />
I recommend someone come in for a treatment at least every 5 to 6 weeks if they have problematic skin or skin that needs a bit of attention.  It also depends on whether or not they need (or want) just crystal microdermabrasion, just cold laser light therapy, or both.  I always suggest that the client does both treatments though because they really do complement one another.  They do two totally different things to the skin, but work so well together.  As for someone who has impeccable skin, like YOURSELF (<em>aw shucks!</em>), once every 8 weeks is good enough. I&#8217;m not here to give you treatments you don&#8217;t need.  I&#8217;m here to help your skin when it needs it&#8230; I&#8217;d never ask a client to come more often than necessary.  It&#8217;s not my style.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>My skin looked and felt incredible a week or so after my treatment, but can you tell us about some of the long-term benefits of getting the preserve + nurture treatments.</strong><br />
Each client experiences benefits differently &#8211; that&#8217;s why fresh.beautiful: the skin studio tailors therapies and treatments according to your needs.  Some long-term benefits include: reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; reduction in the appearance of age spots, dark spots or acne scars; brighter, healthier looking skin, and my personal favourite: a more even tone and texture.</p>
<p><strong>You have great skin yourself! <img src='http://www.glittergeek.ca/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />   What are your three favourite skincare products to keep your skin in such good shape?</strong><br />
You want me to choose just three?  Yikes.  Well, definitely Consonant Body Foaming Face Wash.  I use it for my own skin and all my clientele&#8217;s skin.  It&#8217;s the bomb (do people even still say that word?) (<em>yep, we do! <img src='http://www.glittergeek.ca/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </em>).  To moisturize, I like Josie Maran Argan OIl.  The bottle is cumbersome and not very portable&#8230; but the oil itself &#8212; A.W.E.S.O.M.E.  It&#8217;s neither greasy or slick.  It absorbs so quickly that my skin is instantly moisturized.  And my third great skin product would have to be water.  I drink at least 2 litres everyday.</p>
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<p>My skin is usually in pretty good shape (I chalk it up to good genes!) but I definitely noticed a difference after my treatments.  Right away, I noticed that my face cream absorbed more quickly and easier.  My skin was baby butt smooth, and my nose pores &#8212; my problem areas &#8212; are less visible and no longer congested.</p>
<h3>Have You Had a Crystal Microdermabrasion or Cold Light Laser Therapy Before?</h3>
<p>What was your experience?  If you&#8217;re curious, this is definitely something I&#8217;d highly recommend to anyone.  I&#8217;d do it again maybe a week before a big event or vacation, whenever I want my skin to be in perfect shape. <img src='http://www.glittergeek.ca/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>The Ultimate Natural Multi-Tasker: Pure + Simple Pure Foundation.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tweet Pin itIt&#8217;s no secret that I&#8217;m a liquid foundation kinda gal, but there are days when lazy happens.  On these days, I can&#8217;t be bothered to put on several products just to even out my complexion.  Even though I&#8217;m meticulous about my eye makeup, I prefer my skin regimen to be quick and easy. [...]]]></description>
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<div style="text-transform: uppercase; font-size: x-small; margin: 10px; padding: 10px; background: #eeeeee;"><strong>Ingredients:</strong> Mica, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Fractionated coconut oil), Olea Europaea Fruit (Organic Olive) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Organic Jojoba) Seed Oil, Zinc Stearate, Zinc Oxide, Tochopherol (Vit. E). <strong>May contain:</strong> Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides.</div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4663" title="pure simple pure foundation 1" src="http://media.glittergeek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/pure-simple-pure-foundation-1.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Pure + Simple Pure Foundation</em></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em><em>Pure + Simple Pure Foundation</em><br />
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<p>I have it in the old refillable plastic packaging.  Now they are actually housed in an adorable refillable cardboard packaging:</p>
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<p>To use it, I swipe the compact with my elf kabuki brush, then I buff it in using circular motions all over my face. On areas where I have redness, I go back with a sponge to get more coverage. This foundation gives me coverage that I&#8217;m comfortable with (sheer-to-medium coverage).  You can definitely get a lot more coverage with a sponge, but I find that it can get powdery when you layer more. A light dusting with a fluffy brush gives an even matte, fresh look.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>No foundation (left) / Wearing Pure + Simple Pure Foundation (right)</em></p>
<p>I like my foundation to look like skin.  When I&#8217;m in a hurry I just brush this on and go, but on most days I spritz it with a setting spray like MAC Fix+ for a less matte and more natural finish.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4667" title="pure simple pure foundation and fix" src="http://media.glittergeek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/pure-simple-pure-foundation-and-fix.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="449" /></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Wearing P+S Foundation only / Wearing P+S Foundation and MAC Fix+</em></p>
<p>I really like this foundation because it feels weightless and looks very natural, which are my top two reasons why I would stick with any foundation.  It&#8217;s great for normal-to-oily skin as it helps keep the oilies down to a minimum.  The colour lasts an entire work day on my face, but it certainly doesn&#8217;t look as fresh.  I&#8217;d say it holds up for about 6 hours before needing a touch up.</p>
<p>Pure + Simple Pure Foundation also provides the added benefits of natural sunblock with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide.  With the hot Toronto sun we&#8217;ll be getting this summer, I&#8217;m glad to know that my makeup is working double time by making me look good, and keeping me covered.  Gotta love that! <img src='http://www.glittergeek.ca/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<h3>What&#8217;s Your Preferred Foundation Formula?</h3>
<p>Are you a liquid, cream, or powder foundation kinda guy/gal?  I still like liquid for <a title="Special Event Makeup: Smokey Cat Eyes FOTD." href="http://www.glittergeek.ca/2011/05/special-event-makeup-smokey-cat-eyes-fotd/">my special occasion face</a>, but for everyday I like a sheer tinted moisturizer or powder to even out my skin.</p>
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		<title>Is It Possible To Combat Eczema Naturally? Diane Lai Says Yes, with Soothe Spot Treatment!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tweet Pin itSince this past winter, I&#8217;ve been struggling with really bad eczema on my hands.  At the worst times, I deal with with itching, burning, flaky and broken skin on my palms.  I wake up many nights scratching my hands until they are raw.  When I went to the doctor, I was prescribed with [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Diane Lai Soothe</em></p>
<p>Recently I&#8217;ve been using something new and all-natural on my hands.  <strong>Diane Lai Soothe</strong> ($34) is a miracle spot treatment for my hand eczema.  It is incredibly moisturizing, fast-absorbing, gentle, and non-greasy.  It does not contain: petroleum, phthalates, parabens, formaldehyde, and many other things that are bad for you.  To top it all off, it has a light lavender scent that is just divine. <img src='http://www.glittergeek.ca/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Diane Lai Soothe</em></p>
<div style="text-transform: uppercase; font-size: x-small; margin: 10px; padding: 10px; background: #eeeeee;"><strong>Ingredients:</strong> Aqua/Water, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) butter, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Coco-carylate, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Triticum vulgare (wheat) germ oil, Argania spinosa (kernel oil), Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) oil.</div>
<p>In just two weeks of regular use, it&#8217;s already apparent that Diane Lai Soothe is super effective.  I use it about 2-3 times a day, along with their body moisturizer, Diane Lai Rejuvenate ($45) as my regular hand cream.  It is tiny compared to the moisturizer (30 ml versus 100 ml), but a dime size of Soothe is all I need for both hands.  My hands are almost fully healed at the moment, and I suffer from less flare-ups.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Diane Lai Soothe &amp; Rejuvenate</em></p>
<p>Diane Lai products are made in Canada <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4640" title="maple leaf" src="http://media.glittergeek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/maple-leaf.gif" alt="" width="16" height="14" /> and are available on <a href="http://www.dianelai.com/">www.dianelai.com</a> (they ship all over Canada and the US), The Shopping Channel, and <a href="http://www.dianelai.com/retailers">some retailers in Ontario</a>.</p>
<h3>Switching Up My Soap and Body Wash</h3>
<p>I found that harsh, heavily fragranced soaps angered my eczema, so I&#8217;ve switched out my regular soaps for those for sensitive skin.  Right now I&#8217;m using <strong>Dove Beauty Bar for Sensitive Skin</strong> (4 for about $5) as my bar &#8220;soap&#8221;, and <strong>Cetaphil Restoraderm Eczema Moisturizing Wash</strong> (about $15) in the shower.  I also like <strong>Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash</strong> (about $10) as another non-irritating option.</p>
<h3>Do You Suffer from Eczema?</h3>
<p>What do you do to keep your flare-ups to a minimum?  What specific products do you use that worked for you?</p>
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		<dc:creator>Arianne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tweet Pin itI don&#8217;t shop online very often.  Why?  Shipping fees to Canada from the US are ridiculously high, and packages take a million years to get to my doorstep. Beautyphica Brands Want to hear something exciting?  Just last month, a new Canadian online beauty boutique called Beautyphica (www.beautyphica.com) was born.  Now, we Canadians can [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Beautyphica Brands</em></p>
<p>Want to hear something exciting?  Just last month, a new Canadian online beauty boutique called <strong>Beautyphica</strong> (<a href="http://www.beautyphica.com">www.beautyphica.com</a>) was born.  Now, we Canadians can buy hard-to-find skincare, bath &amp; body, and fragrance collections online.  Their current brand line-up includes Apot.Care, Aïny, Aromachology, Katima&#8217;A, Lostmarc&#8217;h, and my personal favourite, Nuxe.  Beautyphica only features up to 12 high-quality brands at any time, so that those of you who are indecisive can have a stress-free shopping experience.  Okay fine, it&#8217;s me.  I&#8217;m the indecisive one. <img src='http://www.glittergeek.ca/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Beautyphica Online Beauty Boutique</em></p>
<p>After receiving a few samples from the launch, I placed my first order with Beautyphica.  Guess what was on my doorstep just two days later?  Yep, it arrived in two days!  Not only was the service exceptional, but they also included several more samples for me to try.  Nothing gets a girl hooked than getting more samples!  I sense an addiction brewing here. <img src='http://www.glittergeek.ca/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>My new Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Dry Oil and Rêve de Miel Lip Balm (and lots of samples!)</em></p>
<p>So, what are you waiting for?  I&#8217;m extremely pleased with the online shopping experience, so I absolutely recommend shopping at Beautyphica. <img src='http://www.glittergeek.ca/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />   Reviews of the products to come, of course.</p>
<h3>Are You a Regular Online Shopper?</h3>
<p>Where do you do your online shopping for beauty products?</p>
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