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New and Beautiful Estee Lauder Treats

Joanna Canton — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:37:06 +0000

The Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Island Oasis Eye Shadow Palette has such beautiful and fun shades to choose from. This Estee Lauder palette comes with six different shades of eye shadow, a small brush, and the Bronze Goddess compact has a mirror in it. Side note: I love the packaging. It’s lovely! The Bronze Goddess eye shadows are shimmering metallics and sunlit satin shadows. This is a fabulous palette to really have some fun with. Enjoy!
$42.00

Estee Lauder’s new ShadowStick Duo is great. The colors look so beautiful together. The Shadow Stick Duo is so easy to use. It goes on very smoothly and looks great. I prefer eye shadow sticks a lot of the time when I’m creating a smokey eye for myself. I start by marking out the edges of where I want the shadows to go, then I fill them in. The StickShadow makes that so easy. I have a tendency to get carried away when I do a smokey eye, so marking where I want one shadow to begin and end, is very helpful for me. Sounds remedial, I know. But hey, whatever works, right? And then I blend, of course. Always blend! Blend, blend, blend! I’m using the “Gold Bronze” ShadowStick Duo and both colors are so beautiful.
Treat yourself!
$20.00

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Gold Eyes and Luscious Lips from Bobbi Brown and Estee Lauder

Joanna Canton — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:00:01 +0000

I am having a blast with gold! The Bobbi Brown Gold Glitter Liquid Eye Liner inspired me to create fabulous gold eyes for the holidays. For my holiday parties and even New Years Eve party, I plan on totally rocking gold eye makeup. You simply have to start with the Bobbi Brown Gold Glitter Liquid Eye Liner. It’s so beautiful and the color really lasts. No smudging! I love it! It’s a very sexy look. It really makes my eyes pop. Super fabulous product! For my gold eye look, I’ve been alternating eye shadow palettes. I’m loving the Bobbi Brown Sultry Eye Palette. Such amazing colors! Sexy, sexy, sexy! It has four different shades that I can’t get enough of. So beautiful! The other palette that I’ve been using is the Estee Lauder Pure Color Five Color Eyeshadow Palette in “Extravagant Gold”. I use the Estee Lauder palette for a softer look and the Bobbi Brown palette for evenings and when I want a more dramatic look. The Bobbi Brown Gold Glitter Liquid Eye Liner looks fabulous with both of these palettes. For that matter, the Bobbi Brown Gold Eye Liner actually looks great with almost every color of eye shadow and even looks great on it’s own. Can you tell how much I love my Gold Glitter Liner? I love it, I do! For super sexy party lips I’ve been using Estee Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in “Extravagant Berry”. The “Extravagant Berry” is a very rich color with a little bit of shimmer in it and it’s the perfect compliment to my gold eyes. I also love the Estee Lauder Pure Color Gloss in “Plum” for a softer, but still sexy, lip. I’m loving my Estee Lauder lips! Gold eyes and rich red lips, baby! It’s a super sexy look!

Bobbi Brown Glitter Liquid Eye Liner: $ 20.00
Bobbi Brown Sultry Eye Palette: $45.00
Estee Lauder Pure Color Five Color Palette: $42.00
Estee Lauder Pure Color Lipstick: $22.00
Estee Lauder Pure Color Gloss: $20.00

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Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair

Joanna Canton — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:48:39 +0000

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair was mentioned on My Skin Affair in my interview with Mischa Barton as one of her favorite products. She called it a “miracle worker”. Although it’s not one of Estee Lauder’s newer products, I started to feel like I was the only person who hadn’t tried and fallen in love with this product. More and more people told me how much they love Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair…even two of my neighbors who have beautiful skin are using Advanced Night Repair. Clearly, I had to try it. People swear by this product. And now, I do too. It’s magic in a bottle! I’ve been using it now for a little over three weeks and I noticed a difference in my skin within days of using it. It makes my skin look so clear and smooth. Since I’ve been using it, I’ve even noticed that my makeup goes on smoother in the morning. I’ve fallen in love with this little brown glass bottle of repair serum. Advanced Night Repair helps to repair past damage and it also protects the future of your skin. It’s great for soothing irritation and helps the skin stay hydrated as well. It’s great for all skin types. Highly recommended by many!

Product info: Dermatologist-tested, Ophthalmologist-tested, Fragrance-free,
Non-acnegenic.

1.7 oz $74.50

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Let’s Kiss and Makeup This Valentine’s Day

Joanna Canton — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:17:53 +0000

Some of us can’t wait for Valentines Day! There are also some of us who wish it would just pass by quickly this year or even be taken off of the calender permanently. Either way, Valentine’s Day is upon us and if you’re married, single, dating, whatever…it’s a fabulous reason to splurge on some new products. Beautiful lady, treat yourself this Valentine’s Day! Whether he or she is bringing you roses, you’ve got a date with your friends, or you’re sitting at home alone this Valentine’s Day with your favorite movie…you’re getting some new girlie goodies. Yep, you’re due for a treat! I’ve got a couple of suggestions and I’m wishing you all a dozen roses and something sweet.

Estee Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick and Estee Lauder Kissable Lip Gloss: I love both of these products. The lipstick is engraved with the word LOVE. So cute! I love that you see LOVE as you roll up the lipstick. And the lip gloss tube has LOVE written all over it in gold. By the way, there’s something about the scent of this lip gloss that I really like. Don’t know what it is. If you check it out, write to me and tell me what you think. It smells so great to me. Both of these products are Limited Edition’s, so go get them while you can. I am currently wearing the Lip Gloss in “Coral Kiss”. It’s such a pretty color. Treat yourself!
Lipstick: $19.50
Lip Gloss: $18.00

Stila Yumberry Crush Lip & Cheek Stain: Two in one! Lips and cheeks! It’s a stain, so it’s not sticky at all. It applies very easily and adds the perfect amount of color. I love it on my cheeks. It’s such a nice, subtle pop of color. Keep it in your purse for your lips and that quick pop of color for your cheeks when you need it. It’s packed with antioxidants and it smells delicious! Add this sweet pink tube of makeup to your list.
$24.00

Philosophy Falling in Love and Unconditional Love Shampoo, Bath and Shower Gel: Three in one! I’m recommending both of these for your Valentine’s Day bubble bath. I can’t choose which scent I prefer. I love both of them. They both smell equally wonderful. Either would make a great gift. And, on Valentine’s Day, you can’t go wrong with the names of these products. Unconditional Love and Falling in Love!
$22.00 for 16 oz

Sunday Riley Disrobe Body Lotion: This is a great pick for a man or a woman. And what an absolutely fabulous product name…Disrobe! I love that! It’s a non-greasy moisturizer with a very slight scent. Packed with detoxifying ingredients, Disrobe is a great lotion to use after UV exposure. And, I really like that the scent would work for both men and women. Disrobe this Valentine’s Day!
$65.00 6.8 fl oz

XOXO!

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Estee Lauder Idealist Dual-Action Refinishing Treatment

Joanna Canton — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:22:38 +0000

Ahh…warmth! The moment I applied the Estee Lauder Idealist Dual-Action Refinishing Treatment…instant warmth. I love the soothing thermal action. It feels fabulous! And I love the smell. Thanking Estee Lauder for, yet another, relaxing face treatment as I wait my five minutes to rinse it off. It’s warm and tingly and feels like it’s working skin care magic.

Only five minutes…and my face is soft and bright. Clear complexion! Estee Lauder has created this as an alternative to both micro-dermabrasion and a 30% glycolic acid peel. I just got great results. If you happen to love the Estee Lauder Perfectionist Peel, previously reviewed, you’ll love this too. My face feels very smooth. Loving it!

It is the following afternoon, after having tried the Idealist Dual-Action Refinishing Treatment for the first time. And, still, my skin is looking and feeling great. When reviewing a product or a treatment, I’m always curious to see how long the results last. So far, so good. My skin is looking radiant. I recommend giving this one a try!

Product info: For all skin types.

2.5 oz $49.50

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My Current Makeup “Must Have’s”

Joanna Canton — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:21:19 +0000

Greetings glamour-puss! So many amazing products to choose from! I’ve been having such a blast with my makeup lately. For the most part, I’ve never worn a lot of makeup. I’m most comfortable with a clean face, keeping things very natural. But, on the days that I do wear make up, I want to use the best products that I can find. I’ve been feeling very inspired lately and I’m having so much fun trying new products. There are a few products that I am absolutely loving right now. Check them out!

Clinique: I simply cannot get enough of my Clinique Vitamin C Lip Smoothie. It looks and feels great. And I LOVE the applicator. It’s a super soft brush that glides over my lips with ease. I love the application process with this one. I love everything about the Lip Smoothie. It’s found a new home in my purse. Highly recommend!

Estee Lauder: Loving my Estee Lauder Shimmer Powder in Pink Shimmer. Goodbye simple blush…hello shimmer powder! Estee Lauder has never looked better. I love this powder. It’s absolutely perfect for me. It has a very subtle hint of shimmer and gives my cheeks a nice, healthy glow. Love it!!!

Fresh: I’m having a blast with my Supernova Mascara. It’s a fabulous mascara and has the best packaging EVER! Such a fun and artsy looking tube of mascara. Supernova has a very full brush that makes my eyelashes look fantastic. Super sexy eyes! I’m a huge fan of Fresh but this is the first time I’ve used their makeup and I’m loving it. Also, I’m still loving the Sugar Lip Treatment by Fresh. (previously reviewed) Sugar is always on my “must have” list. It’s the absolute best. I don’t leave home without my Sugar Lip Treatment. Love it, love it, love it!

Murad: I previously reviewed the Murad Acne Treatment Concealer. I’m still loving it for the times when I have a little something to cover. It blends well and does a nice job of helping to get rid of blemishes. It’s a great addition to your makeup bag. You never know when something’s gonna pop up that you’ll want to cover and treat at the same time.

What makeup are you using that you absolutely love? What’s on your “must have” list? I want to hear all of your glamour-puss details!

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Estee Lauder Perfectionist Peel

Joanna Canton — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:09:58 +0000

Welcome to the Perfectionist Peel play by play. Let’s get started! I just applied my very first peel to my face and I’m trusting Estee Lauder to carry me through this experience gracefully. I’m excited and a little nervous. It is now 8:55 PM and I will let this “Thermal Facial Peel” activate for another 15 minutes before taking it off with the little peel pads that are part of this process. What is the peel experience like? My first thought is that it’s going to burn like hell and take off an entire layer of my skin, but so far so good. No burning, just a little tingling and as far as I can tell, my skin is still resting where it should be…on my face. The cream I put on my face, Step 1 “Thermal Peel“, was very soft and easy to spread on my skin. And, yes, I took the instructions very seriously when they said to avoid contact with my eyes. I’ve been pampering my eyes with the very best eye cream lately, and the last thing I want to do is “peel” off all that effort. Okay, still tingling slightly, but no burning. Maybe it’s the actress in me, but I expected this to be an uncomfortable, much more dramatic process for some reason. But its not at all uncomfortable and the scent of the peel isn’t offensive in any way. It’s actually very lightly scented. I think I was expecting a stronger chemical smell because of the job it’s doing to my skin. But no burning, no harsh smell, and things are looking up. For some reason, the idea of a peel was slightly intimidating. Now, I’m wishing that I had my best friends Lisa and Michelle with me for a “peel party”. I’ll make note of that. Invite the girls over for wine, cheese and a peel. Okay…time’s up. Going to Step 2, “Calming Neutralizer”. Stepping away from the computer…..

And I’m back! Oh my goodness, I definitely stepped away for the best part. When I got to Step 2, and began taking off the peel cream with the peel pads the “thermal” aspect kicked in and it felt wonderful. My skin heated up slightly and felt so relaxed. Then, as I continued to wipe off the peel, it felt like my face was getting the best exfoliation it has had in a long time. I don’t think my face has EVER felt this smooth. Wow! My skin feels amazing to the touch. I love it. It literally feels like I just took my face to the spa for the evening. It’s the most relaxed part of my body right now. And to think I was nervous about a peel! What was I thinking?! This is fantastic. No irritation, no burning, not one bad point at all. I keep reaching up to feel my face and make sure it’s as smooth as I’m telling you it is and…hold on…yep, touched it again - it is that smooth. I just spent 15 minutes completely renewing my skin!!! That was fun! I’m definitely doing this again. But next time, I’m gonna make it a “peel party”. RSVP.

Product info: 2-Step Enzyme Activating Treatment. Benefits equal to 30% Glycolic Acid peel.

1.7 oz /30 pads $85.00

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