Eyes, Lips, Face Articles

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Today's cosmetics must pass health authority muster, such as Health Canada and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  And while any lip product currently on the market has been deemed 'safe' by these agencies, they may contain certain controversial ingredients that natural and organic cosmetics experts would rather avoid, including formaldehyde, petrolatum, lead, and other...
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I recently celebrated a birthday. Please - hold your congrats. I am now firmly in that age bracket where acknowledging the passage of time is neither merry nor (as it may be later in life) funny.

Being a mom doesn't help. Interrupted nights, a diet consisting largely of caffeinated products, and an acceptance that Rest & Relaxation must be accomplished in the timespan limited to a "Curious...
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Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper For Mac Viva Glam launches today! I know where I’m headed right after work.





The collection features 2 Viva Glam lipsticks ($16.50 CAN each) and 2 makeup bags inspired by the style icons. Viva Glam Cyndi lipstick is a light coral red and Viva Glam Gaga lipstick is a light blue toned pink.







And remember, all sales of M.A.C Viva Glam Lipstick and...

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My name is Ali and I am a concealaholic. Between hiding my under eye bags, concealing sporadic redness and broken capillaries, and thwarting ill timed zits that arrive whenever I am to appear in public, Girlfriend does not leave the house without concealer. (If I do, I inevitably run into someone I know. Does that happen to you too?)

Which brings me to why this product is my must have pick of the...
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Anticipate more than just a kiss when ringing in the coming new year. Beginning this January, acclaimed fashion designer Michael Kors and beauty powerhouse Estée Lauder are launching their long-awaited collaboration at select Estée Lauder counters in Canada for a limited time only.

The Estée Lauder Michael Kors Very Hollywood Color Collection is a celebration of the city of fantasy and dreams....
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When in need of some inspiration, who does Lancôme look to?

Our very own female Olympians, that’s who! This January, Lancôme is set to launch its new Winter Makeup Collection entitled Gold Fascination, inspired by Canada’s best female athletes as they purse their quest for gold.

In celebration of the new line, Lancôme commissioned Canadian artist Raphael Mazzucco to design the makeup boxes....
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This week's Style Collective kiss is from Michelle Villett, founder of BeautyEditor.ca!

After five years in magazines as a beauty writer and editor, Michelle created BeautyEditor.ca as a way of sharing all the information in her head about eye shadows, antioxidants, and everything in between.
ChickAdvisor:
Why did you start your blog and when?

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Beauty editors live in...
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e.l.f cosmetics is coming to Canada. Do you love it?





The popular (and wallet friendly!) line is now available at Zellers across Canada. Prices range from $4.99 - $12.99.

My favourite product so far is the eyelash curler. What's yours?
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Sears Canada has just unveiled their new beauty concept, Oasis at Square One in Mississauga.

What is it? A more hands on approach to shopping for your favourite beauty brands and experiencing new ones. The new 3,500 square foot layout makes products more accessible for us to poke around, play with and test in store. You won't need to go counter hoping between the brands or hunt down an...
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This week's Style Collective kiss is from popular blogger and Beauty Geek, Janine Falcon!

Janine is wearing Maybelline New York Color Sensational lipstick in Mauve-ulous at a Holt Renfrew media event

Janine is a writer, editor, makeup artist, and founder of the award-winning beauty blog www.imabeautygeek.com, the first by a former magazine beauty editor in Canada.

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