What True Love Looks Like: Diorskin Nude Healthy Glow Powder in Aurora.

July 10, 2011 | 26 Responses

It’s not often that a product gets a re-post in my blog, so if it does, you know that I have found true love. I wrote about Diorskin Nude Healthy Glow in Aurora almost two months ago, and since then our love has flourished into a beautiful thing. Yes, I’m still talking about a bronzer.

Brand new Diorskin Nude Healthy Glow Powder in Aurora, from May 2011

This isn’t a case of love at first sight, unlike many of my luxury brand buys (this Chanel blush for example, needs to get more sweet lovin’ from me). We’ve been seeing each other everyday, and what we have is real. Here is Aurora now, in all his thoroughly loved glory.

Diorskin Nude Healthy Glow Powder in Aurora, July 2011

Now that I have an early summer tan (NC40-ish), I still wear Aurora all over the high points of my face for a subtle glow and highlight. Because it has a dip in the pan now after a short time, I’m wondering if I should get a backup. It scares me to think that I might hit pan this year.

Do You Have Any Recent Buys That Have Quickly Made Your Holy Grail of Products?

Please, pretty please, let me know. I’d hate to miss out on a good thing.

Totally Summer Cottage-Worthy: Weleda Sea Buckthorn Body Oil.

July 6, 2011 | 19 Responses

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We had just celebrated our first long weekend of the summer — Canada Day eh? — 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, of course). Another body product that I have been dying to tell you about is Weleda Sea Buckthorn Body Oil ($28).

Weleda Sea Buckthorn Body Oil

I’m very lazy when it comes to putting lotion on, but with all the sun I’m bound to get this summer — from the long bike rides to outdoor boot camps to the beach — I’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 — smooth, radiant, and golden.

Weleda Sea Buckthorn Body Oil

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. I love Weleda Sea Buckthorn Oil so much that I think I need to get on that 12-step program Janine is on.

Ingredients: 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

Some Photography From The Cottage

Just because I like you…

Before sunrise

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Summer Must-Have: Vasanti Micronized Silky Blush in Andes.

June 29, 2011 | 16 Responses

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Now that summer is in full swing (yay!), my makeup regimen is simpler. On most days I ditch the eye makeup (save for mascara) altogether. Instead of putting the emphasis on the eyes, I like to play up the golden tan I get during these hot sunny months. My bronzer gets a lot of face time (literally) and so does Vasanti Micronized Silky Blush in Andes ($15).

Vasanti Micronized Silky Blush in Andes

Andes is a gorgeous shimmery apricot blush. It’ll wear nicely on the lightest of skin tones as well as beauties with deeper skin. If you have a problem with overpacking on your summer vacation — and who doesn’t? — this is a good one to stash in your bag. It’ll be your blush and bronzer in one.

Vasanti Micronized Silky Blush in Andes

Just like their eyeshadow, Vasanti’s blush is silky smooth and finely milled. It adds a nice radiance to the skin instead of imparting a sparkly mess. It’s the same size (3.2 g / 11 oz) and price as the eyeshadow as well. If you have a lot of pink in your skin, don’t be scared of this colour; you might be pleasantly surprised. The neutral tones in this blush counteracts the orange, but it’s not too dark that it’ll look dirty on your skin. If you’re new to blush, this is also a good starter blush to avoid getting that clown-y feeling.

Vasanti Micronized Silky Blush in Andes Swatches (day light without flash / with flash)

Wearing Vasanti Micronized Silky Blush in Andes

Do You Simplify Your Makeup Regimen in the Summer?

In this week alone, I noticed that I only wore 6 products on average: powder foundation, concealer, bronzer, mascara, brows, lipstick. That’s pretty low maintenance for me! I think one of the reasons is that I’d rather be outside than spend time getting ready inside. Are you with me?

How about you? Do you simplify your makeup when it’s hot outside?