Bronzers you need for the summer :)

Soo it is finally starting to get warmer out there!! Yippeee! So we all want that sun kissed glow,but not from the real sun but with some amazing bronzers!! So today i am going to list a few of the ones i just adore .

1)Lets start with PHYSICIANS FORMULA-I have been a fan and user of theres for years and it always impresses me!This year they have come out with a few new ones i am just wild about.

 This is called HAPPY BOOSTER BRONZER and it contains natural plant extracts which have been shown to promote a feeling of happiness by mimicking the effect of Endorphins and helping protect the skin from environmental stress.How rad is that ??? It is Ultra smooth and gives you a healthy pop of color!

Don't forget its -Hypoallergenic. Paraben free. Dermatologist approved. Non-Comedogenic.:)Priced around $16.00 at Walmart and up to $20 at Shoppers Drug Mart .

2)Another one i enjoy that never looks orange or fake is RIMMEL NATURAL BRONZER-

I like this one well because the price is under $10.00 and it is light and pretty and has a SPF of 8 in it. (which is not a lot so wear sunscreen too ladies)

3)One last one that i am also digging is from STILA and its a bronzing tinted moisturizer with SPF 20.

Shoppers Drug Mart now carries this super amazing brand.

This is an amazing product! It is oil free but it still hydrates your skin .It contains great stuff like ginseng root extract, gingko biloba leaf extract and chamomile for antioxidant protection.But it also 

is infused with light diffusing pigments to help diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles and hyaluronic acid to increase elasticity.

Dont forget it is very lightweight and blends easy into the skin for a natural look with a glow.

It is priced at about $32.00 but so worth it cause it a sunblock too!!

One last thing do you all know how to apply a bronzer  powder for a Natural look?? Well follow these easy hints-

A little goes a long way,start by putting it in the apple of your cheeks where you would normally apply blush then carry it all the way up in the hairline near the ears. And apply it areas where the sun would naturally hit you like your nose ,forehead ,chin and do not forget a little on your neck on you decollete.Again keep it looking natural and do not over do it . :)

Do u have any bronzers you cannot live without ??

Want true clump free mascara??? Try Million Lashes!!

So like most of you ladies out there i love to try out new mascaras well this was the latest one that caught my eye and the price was also right !! (less than $10.00 at most stores) It is called Voluminous million lashes from L'oreal.

Now what i liked about it is that it has a clean sweep system so you never get to much on the brush.

The brush goes quite nicely threw my lashes even the bottom ones . It looks like this-

But i must say it may not be the best for length.So i will let you in on my professional technique i use -

iMIX TWO DIFFERENT kinds of mascara together!!

Yes use this for volume then i would use my Lancome which is amazing for lengthening,then VOLIA! I have the perfect mix . Now you can do this with any brand ,give it a try  and tell me how it works.

My honest review of BROADWAY NAILS new STICK ON NAIL WRAPS

I know that i hate to wait for my nail polish to dry,there is sooo many other things i could be doing.So just sticking them on and having them be done in minutes sounds like a fantastic idea to me!

So i saw these at Walmart and decided to give them a try.

There seems to be a lot of options now for stick on nails,i did notice that Sally Hansen also had some that was an actual nail polish sticker that you stick on,i will try that one soon too.

So for this one it comes with  2 packs of stickers and a file .

The instructions are easy enough.It says to pick the size for your nail,stick on and file ,then apply a top coat.So the sticking on process is not so fun ,if its not perfectly flat you get air bubbles and well i had to cut it then file as it was way to long.

And well the filing part was not a blast in a hat thats forsure ! It was hard to file a sticker and make it look good.

Overall i was NOT IMPRESSED at all, and i would not recommend these,save your money get a nice manicure instead or a new funky polish.These may be good for young girls as they are non-toxic but not for anyone above 10 years of age.\

. Has anyone tried the sally hansen ones yet ????Or should i save my money on those too ahah  I am am sucker for nail stuff,but want GOOD qaulity .

My review of L'oreal YOUTH CODE -Serum,eye cream and Day cream

So i am sure you have all tried some sort of Anti-aging product? Am i right? Well i think i have finally found one that i love!!! You always hear all these crazy claims about products that will turn back the clock and erase all your fine lines. Well sometimes you have to try it to believe it.

I purchased the new YOUTH CODE which has 10 years of Gene Research. It is suppose to reduce the signs of stress,fatigue and aging.

 So for the past 3 weeks( i feel you need to use something for awhile to see the real results) i have been using the eye cream,day/night cream and the serum. And well ........WOW i have to say i LOVE them,i love the light non-greasy texture of the day/night cream.I also adore the silver applicator on the eye cream it makes is easy to apply.

So i think my skin looks and feels more soft and radiant,i am glowing.Before i didnt like my skin as much without makeup ,but after using this ,i feel it looks healthy and rested and any fine lines i had are not to be seen!! No one knows i will be 32 soon ,it took years off my skin and i recommend everyone give it a try!!!

Also check out L'oreal on there facebook page for lots of updates and contests - http://www.facebook.com/amandapopko#!/lorealpariscanada 

Do you have a cream you love to use ,or will you give youth code a try ?? LET ME KNOW IN COMMENTS :) I LOVE THEM! :)

Is it really Organic??

So recently i watched a great video - http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/2011/lousylabels/

which looked at cosmetic products that were labeled organic but really had lots of chemicals in them!! Did you know ,It is impossible to guarantee that a product labelled " organic' is truly organic because organic standards in Canada are voluntary. The province of Quebec is the only Canadian province having a mandatory system of accreditation.

But the good news is this is going to be phased out in the next 2 years a new Canada Organic logo will be permitted for use only on those  products certified as meeting the revised Canadian standard for organic production and that contain at least 95 percent organic ingredients.

So the only way to really know if your product is truly organic,is to read the labels or even call the company and ask and if you get no answer well then i bet it is not.

But i will show you some products that i do love that are truly organic:)

I have blogged about it before and want to mention again i love KIBIO http://www.kibio.com/indexuk.php

Which you can buy at Shoppers Drug Mart . 

They have an amazing line of skin care products and tell you exactly how much is organic and natural.

Radiance Moisturizing Cream-

Jojoba vegetal oil and shea butter: rehydrating*, softening and protective
Essential oils of bitter almond and sweet orange: soothe and provides a natural scent

So buyers BEWARE!!! Even a lot of mineral makeup out there is not pure minerals ,they have a lot of fillers and chemicals added in too!! SO READ LABELS :)

Intensify you eye color with new Eye Illuminators Mascara from L'oreal

So as you may know i adore mascara from L'oreal i have always come back to using it year after year because well it looks great and is the right price :) Today i want to review the new L'oreal Double Extend Eye Illuminator .

It is a two step mascara ,first you use the black side ,applying 2 coats and getting right into the roots.Which looks like this-

Then you apply the colored end which depending on your eye color will change The second step is to applying the colored end just to the tips of the lashes to give them an extra sparkle. 

( Illuminating top coat intensifies eye color with light-reflecting pearls as its purpose is to bring out the color of your eyes).

I find it is very subtle but that is what makes it nice ,you do not look like you are wearing glitter .I bought the one for all eye colors which is just a gray sparkle and i also got the one for my eye color which is a copper sparkle. I have to admit i like them both and alternate with them depending on my mood.I do like the brushes and it went on very well.I would for sure recommend you give it a try for a nice change and give your eyes some pizzaz :)

Here is me wearing the one for blue eyes-

Have you tried any new mascaras lately,or will you give this one a try??

Scented nail polish??? Yes its new from Revlon!

Sooooooo i have been uber busy lately so have not had a chance to update as much,but i came across an interesting product today at Shoppers Drug Mart! Have you heard they now have scented nail polish ?? YES!! It is true ,it smells when it dries!! I tried out a few different colors to see if it really works and it does maybe for a day or two but seems to wear off the more you wash your hands.So it is a fun thing to try and at a great price too ! 

Have a lookie and see,i really liked the purple(grapey icey ) and the orange(orange smoothie),it really does smell yummy when dry!!:)

Is this something you would try out????