Showing posts with label cleanser. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cleanser. Show all posts

Friday, January 20, 2017

SKINCARE 101: HOW-TO LAYER YOUR SKINCARE PRODUCTS


Check out my latest featured front cover magazine article called " Skincare Secrets ", I share with you a personal daily skin care routine you can follow to start off the New Year for a healthy and glowing looking skin. 

This skincare regime will help you achieve your "Skincare Goals" in 2017 with this easy to follow step-by-step routine which I practice myself in the day and night-time. Keep in mind, that it is very important that each season you switch your moisturizer according to your skin type.


PART#1 - How-to use a Cleanser, Toner, Eye Cream & Serum 




PART#2 - How to apply a Moisturizer & Sunscreen 



The skincare products showcased above are suitable for normal, combination and dry skin types. They contain ingredients that are helpful to use during the winter season if you are suffering for dry and dehydrated skin conditions. 

Say good-bye to skin winter woes; redness, wrinkles, fine lines and itchy skin. 


 WOULD LOVE TO CONNECT AND COLLABORATE WITH YOU ON MY NEXT 

SPRING MAGAZINE EDITORIAL 

AND 

UPCOMING WINTER "BEAUTY CARE" TV SEGMENT 

(skincare, make-up, hair & wellness products)


#CLARINS PURE MELT CLEANSING GEL - This oil cleasing gel with Marula oil is the perfect duo combination if you love to double-cleanse your skin every night. I usually follow with a milky cleanser in the winter season and with a foaming cleanser in the warmer months. 

*RETAIL $37.00 - http://bit.ly/2jenhwE
 

#NEOSTRATA AquaYouth Filling Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream - This is one of my personal favorite eye creams because it contains hyaluronic acid which works in two ways by adding hydration and minimizing fine lines around the eye contour area. Suitable for sensitive skin and will not cause milia under the eyes. 

*RETAIL $37.00 - http://bit.ly/2juFkQ1

#CLINIDERM HydraComfort Hydrating Serum - This serum provides immediate hydration, I recommend it for any skin type that lacks moisture, feels dry and tight and has visible dehydration fine lines on the surface. Its gel-like texture penetrates rapidly into the skin for a smooth and dewy appearance. 

*RETAIL $35.00 - http://bit.ly/2jeAju7


 #LAROCHEPOSAY HYDRAPHASE UV SPF30 - This product is also available in SPF15. This moisturizer is great because it offers a built-in sunscreen protection which upon application does not feel heavy or greasy on the skin. Contains long-lasting hydrating and anti-aging ingredients such as glycerin, thermal spring water and sodium hyaluronate to keep the skin looking young and plump. 

*RETAIL $38.50: http://bit.ly/2k6BjQW


What is your favorite go-to skincare product this season? Please share a comment below, would love to know more about it.

Thursday, April 3, 2014

CELEBRITY MAKEUP ARTIST GINA BROOK GIVES BEAUTY TIPS ON HOW TO GET GLOWING SKIN WITH SHU UEMURA COSMETICS



Celebrity Gina Brook was the host of an amazing exclusive Shu Uemura makeup Master class held at The Hudson's Bay in downtown Toronto on March 28,2014 alongside the friendly team of Shu Uemura makeup artists led by Account Manager and Beauty Specialist Sasha.

My experience at the event was very enjoyable. Gina is a truly artist, she shared her beauty tricks and tips with an audience of 50 beautiful ladies who sat and watched as Gina explained to the tunes of Madonna in detail step by step the process of creating the "Illusion" of having radiant skin by "Contouring", focusing on one's facial high points; above eyebrows, around the eyes, down the nose, on top of the cupid's bow, across the decollete and on top of the shoulders. 

Gina made a point that Contouring is a light form of "Art", a form of expression where having the right tools, the right amount of product application and where it is applied is very important to achieve the right look.

During her training she also emphasized that women should focus on one best facial feature (high point) and work with it. She talked about treating oneself like an individual, looking at yourself objectively and being positive  vs being negative about one's looks, appearance or trying to compare to magazine cover models. 

As she was making those points during her presentation, I thought to myself what a great role model she is, not only is she teaching her art and skill set but she's also empowering women to be just themselves, kind loving and realistic about who they are suppose to be by enhancing their own natural beauty. 

Following is the list of Shu Uemura products that were used as part of the Transformation of her exclusive Master class:




 1. CLEANSING BEAUTY OIL PREMIUM A/I - A luxuriously rich cleansing oil with plant extracts for dry or sensitive skin. This cleansing oil focuses on improving the texture of the skin, leaving the skin moisturized, nourished and more radiant looking. C $89.00

 2. DEPSEA HYDRABILITY INTENSE MOISTURE FILLING - An intensive moisturizing mask. enriched with carrageenan algae extract, a newly selected ingredient from the deep sea, it is designed to instantly moisturize and soothe dehydrated skin. this specifically engineered mask adheres well and saturates the skin with a fresh penetrating essence. from the 1st use, the skin appears smooth, supple, plump and translucent. C $68.00

3. DEPSEA WATER FACIAL MIST - LAVENDER - Eight herbal aromas formulated with Depsea Water provide a refreshing, relaxing feel with a fine mist that gently wraps the skin. New pump update achieves a finer mist for enhanced comfort. Suitable for all skin types. C $32.00


4. UNDERBASE MOUSSE PORERASER- New Poreraser mousse helps to improve the skin's appearance and overall condition while providing a natural cover which helps to conceal dark spots, blemishes and scars. Weightless mousse formula with SPF 30, improves makeup staying power and the makeup artists' favorite primer. C $46.00


5. STAGE PERFORMER INSTANT-GLOW - Glow from the inside out!stage-inspired multi-functional beauty cream to enhance makeup finish and deliver a natural glow. contains Ginkgo Leaf extract to fight oxidation. instantly, skin appears more luminous, translucent and smooth. provides 24-hour lasting moisture. C $60.00

6. LIGHTBULB FOUNDATION AND SPONGE SET -The innovative lightbulb fluid foundation and sponge. Stemming from shu uemura's expertise in oleo technology, multi-glow oil complex and buildable oil complex signal a new way forward for natural glow yet with high coverage. Includes a revolutionary sponge, "the lightbulb", designed and shaped for tapping and creating a glowing finish.  C $66.00

7. FACE POWDER MATTESoft matte finish with long lasting effects. This super fine, fitting, light-weight powder is comfortable on skin, without drying. Packaged with a specific puff designed for the finish. Semi Matte to Matte Finis. C $46.00

   
8. GLOW ON BLUSH REFILL - enhance and glow. boundless blush colors to enhance the cheeks or overall natural glow of the face. long lasting and great blendability. can be used wet to intensify the color payoff.  C $22.00
9. COVER CRAYON -Conceal and contour. The return of a Shu Uemura classic: an easy-to-use, double-ended pencil concealer for precise contouring and adjustable finish. C $32.00 

10. CALLIGRAPH: INK LIQUID EYELINER PEN (cartridge sold seperately) - From fine to bold, the Asian calligraphy-inspired brush enables you to effortlessly draw lines 0.05mm sharp to 2.0mm bold with precise control and accuracy like a professional. The best combination of fine-particle carbon black formula and supple brush enables you to create an intense eye line along any eye shapes with ease. Water-proof. Sweat-proof. Long-wearing. Reusable, refillable package. C $24.00

11. FARFALLINA FALSE EYELASHES - Triple layers of brown and black tones with different levels of curls and longer lashes toward outer edge enable a natural, delicate look and ideal volume on the lash. C $36.00

12. NEW GENERATION EYELASH S CURLER - The innovative new s curler fits any eye shape and offers precise application so that you can really emphasize parts of your lashes without pinching skin, thanks to its small structure without side-bars. C $27.00

13. TOKYO LASH MASCARAVolume-type mascara for lacquer-black lashes. New crisscross brush catches shortest lashes and brings out lash makeup as if it were done by a make-up artist.Long-lasting and smudge-proof! C $29.00

14. ROUGE UNLIMITED CREME MATTE LIPSTICK - A true red lipstick, it goes on slick and creamy but dries to a matte finish. Double moisture system for supreme moisture, the combination of an active moisture-locking cream plus a lip care active support to protect and nourish your lips. C $36.00

To purchase any of the above product items you can visit the Canadian Shu Uemura online webstore. If you desire further product recommendations on how to buy, use and apply any of the advertised Shu Uemura skin and makeup products, Account Manager and Beauty Specialist Sasha will gladly provide you with a personal consultation. She can be reached on her personal FaceBook page and you can also check out her artistry and skill set on her Instagram account.

Have Fun Ladies, keep healthy, happy and smiling!!! :-)


Sasha is a Shu Uemura Account Manager and Beauty Specialist
Instagram: Chaneleverlast
FaceBook: Sasha Simler
Email: sashasimler@gmail.com

P.S. Check back for my upcoming Blog post about my Gift from Spa Inc. Magazine and James Reed Tanning products.










Monday, February 10, 2014

LISE WATIER - HOW TO FIGHT THE FIRST SIGNS OF AGING & CHOOSE A SKIN CARE BRAND

Before I start to introduce you to Lise Watier's two Global Anti-aging Skin Care Lines; Age Prevention Supreme & Age Control Supreme. I would like to touch briefly on two important points:


First off, Skin Aging can start at a very young age depending on trigger factors such as:

* overexposure to environmental factors
* chronic inflammation
* hormonal inbalance
* deficiency of essential nutrients in daily diet
* high levels of stress
* negative emotions
* tanning
* lack of sleep

As we get older, the rate of speed at which our own skin cells renew starts to slows down causing visible skin fine lines, dullness and dehydation. 

But, when is the best time to start a Skin Care Regime and how do you pick products that deliver Results?  

Aging is an ongoing physiological process that cannot be stopped but can be controlled and prevented, including "Premature Aging" in both men and women alike.

If you begin to think or imagine how you would want to look in 5 to 10 years from now or what is it that you would like to improve about your self-image at this present time. You will find that there are a lot of choices of skin care products and company brands. After a while it can become confusing, discouraging and overwhelming when oftentimes, most skin care companies claim that they have the best products, breakthrough technologies and the list goes on.


But the "Secret" to finding a reputable and trustworthy skin care brand is simple and easy. There are 5 rule of thumb guides to keep in mind when choosing skin care products that deliver results. 

1. EDUCATION:  I think this is the most important one of all, at least for me when I am looking for "What Is The Next" big thing in skin care. A reputable brand feels responsible to teach the consumer directly via printed articles, public seminars, online presentations and through trained skin care professionals and beauty experts so they can deliver their message in an educated and professional manner. 

2. EXCLUSIVITY: Are the products you are looking to buy exclusive to a chain of high end or commercial retail stores, pharmacies or primarily sold online. Under this category, I would also look into seeing what other type of buyer's rewards, promotional offers and incentives they offer when you become a regular shopper of their products. e.g Shoppers Drug Mart Optimum Card Point 

3. COMMUNITY: Is the skin care company supporting or involved in community causes and events. Perhaps it gives a certain percentage of their earnings to charity or social groups in need of funding.  It is a fact that within the next decade this will be a Billion dollar Industry. So at least for me, it is important that they give back somehow.

4. CLINICAL TESTS: This is another big and important point to be aware of. I would like to think and hope that there is no more animal testing taking place anywhere in the world but I am not 100% sure about that. However, skin care companies that perform clinical tests is to ensure that they are providing a product that is efficient before it is released to the market. Usually, a group of people or focus group will test the product out, self-evaluate it and depending on their results, they will decide to repurchase it. Personally, I like to do my own clinical testing on myself with both skin treatments and skin care products before I even recommend them to any client or customer of mine.

5. BEAUTY/CONSUMER AWARDS: Does the skin care brand you are looking into have any "Hero" or "Star" skin care products that consumers, skin therapists, cosmeticians, beauty experts and beauty editors alike cannot live without and each endorse with personal testimonials . This type of advertising is voted in by beauty industry professionals, health care organizations, bloggers and the public consumer reviews. Following is a few you may be familiar with: Chateline Beauty 100, Cosmetics Beauty Awards, Elle International Beauty Awards, Allure Best of Beauty, Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards, Women's Health Beauty Awards, Instyle Best Beauty Buys, Harper's Bazaar Beauty Awards, TotalBeauty.com  The Canadian Dermatology Association and the list goes on.

 I would always encourage you to first consult with a skin therapist or beauty expert on location before buying so she can prescribe you skin or body products that are appropriate for your skin type. The goal should always be to Treat, Correct and Prevent any skin care conditions that are affecting you.




 
For those of you who are not familiar with Lise Watier Skin Care Products and Cosmetics, it is the leading Canadian Cosmetic's Brand. Nationally it ranks fourth place among other well known skin and cosmetics brands. Founded in 1972 by Lise Watier herself and created The Lise Watier Foundation team to help women in need. Her motto: "I have lived my life for women, surrounded by women, dedicated to women. It is only fitting then, that the Lise Watier Foundation would give back to women".



Personally I have been a fan and consumer of Lise Watier products for about 10 years. I was introduced to them by a Cosmetician in my early 20's. And today, working part-time as a Beauty Expert at Shoppers Drug Mart in Toronto. It is one of my preferred brands for recommending Cosmetics.

I also love the fact that the brand is constantly expanding and launching new "Anti-Aging" Skin Care products. Their recent Spring-Summer 2014 launch of the new Age Prevention Supreme Skin Care Line targeted to women 25+.  It is an entry-level age preventative antiaging system to fight the first signs of aging.



The main star ingredient in this product line is the Concentrated Labrador Tea Extract exclusive to Lise Watier. What is special about this extract is that it is a powerful "antioxidant", it is 20 times more potent than idebenone (an analogue of CoQ10) and 3 times more active than Vitamin C, Vitamin E and grape seed extract.


The main function of an antioxidant is to neutralize the effects of "free radicals" on skin cells and to stop Oxidative Stress activity which breaks down healthy skin cells causing DNA cell damage that overtime leads to premature aging. 

Premature Aging is often times very common among young women in their 20's due to high levels of exposure to free radical activity such as; smoking, drinking, stress, sunlight (U.V rays), fast food & food additives, medications, chlorinated water and other harmful chemicals.

Besides having this powerful antioxidant present to help counteract free radical activity, the cocktail mix of active ingredients found in each Age Prevention Supreme skin care product also contains other powerful antiaging ingredients such as; peptides, hyaluronic acid, enzymatic and moisturizing complexes. For instance, 1 drop of the Age Prevention Supreme Serum Boreal performs 12 Beauty Actions with its 24% ultra-concentrated mix of active ingredients. The products are also; Paraben Free, Fragrance Free, Clinically and Dermatologically Tested.

Other products within this Age Prevention Supreme skin care system are: Age Prevention Supreme Moisturizing Emulsion and Age Prevention Supreme Specific Eye Care. 

The Concentrated Labrador Tea Extract is also found in their Age Control Supreme antiaging skin care products targeted for the women 35+ and in some Cosmetic beauty products including; Teint Age Control Supreme, Age Control Supreme Filler Concealer, Rouge Fondant Supreme Lipstick and Ombre Souffle Supreme.

I decided to write this Blog Post about Lise Watier after my product and retail training with the brand's National Director in Toronto last week. She presented everything very well, had a great personality and while I took my notes down, I thought up of a lot of ideas for this Blog post.
Lastly, I am also convinced that Lise Watier meets all of the above criteria to be choosen as a preferred and professional Skin Care Brand that offers skin care products and cosmetics that meet consumer needs and deliver maximum results.

If you would like to know more information about Lise Watier Skin Care and Cosmetic Products. You can contact me directly via Email: holisticskinexpert@gmail.com or send me a Tweet @BeautyDivaGlam
You can also BOOK a personal skin care or make-up consultation on location with me at Shopper Drug Mart if you are located in the downtown Toronto Area.
Cheers Ladies,
 Monique xx