Spots Be Gone with Marcelle's Revival Brown Spot Corrector Roll-On!

Whatever you want to call 'em - sun spots, age spots, liver spots, brown spots, hyperpigmentation - I've got 'em. It's this damn intense sun and the aging process, I'm afraid. Despite wearing an SPF 45 makeup and sunscreen, my skin is starting to look pretty mottled. 

I know you know what I'm talking about, because you've got them too. Because the formation of brown spots "affects more than 90% of women aged 50 and over," and I'm nowhere close to that age and I'm covered in 'em - hands, neck, face, arms and decollete.

But one of my favourite companies of all time Marcelle is to the rescue. Their Revival Brown Spot Corrector Roll-On is designed to help us win the war on these invasive spots!

This awesome roll-on feels so good (massage therapy, anyone?) and is clinically proven to:

- reduce up to 74% of the intensity of brown spots without causing skin discolouration

- brighten your complexion

- help prevent further UV skin damage

- leave skin looking young and healthy

The applicator allows you treat each specific spot and deliver a blend of powerful ingredients such as AHCare complex, Radianskin and salicylic acid right on target. I've noticed a significant difference since I've started using it. I'm looking more and more like my old self - sans spots.

The Revival Brown Spot Corrector Roll-On is free of alcohol, oil and parabens. And like all Marcelle products, it's hypo-allergenic, perfume-free and suitable for all skin types. 

Get yours now and you'll have clearer skin by Labour Day.

Rock the Printed Look with Violent Lips Temporary Lip Tattoos

Textured, printed nail wraps are all the rage. Who wants plain polish when you can get the look of stripes, flowers or luxe logos at your fingertips?

Violent Lips is a similar concept, except this time the look is going right where it counts - your lips.

These awesome temporary lip tattoos give your look an edge and feel that you can't get otherwise. Your fashion rating goes up ten notches as does your cool factor.

And they are easy to apply:

1, Pick the pattern you want (I test-drove The Lite Pink & White Stripes, The Red Fishnet and The Pink Tiger, pictured above).

2. Pop the precut lips out of the application sheet and measure the length to both corners of your mouth while forming the word "Ahh."

3. Remove the transparent covering, place and shape on your lips.

4. Add water the the back, then to your lips after removing the back.

5. Let dry for 5 minutes.

It's the same method as those temporary tattoos you'd wear out dancing in the 90s (or was that just me?). Easy to put on and they should stay put for 4-8 hours. They're really thin, so you won't feel like you're wearing much more than you're usually lipstick.

I love the way I suddenly went from regular girl to someone to notice. And with prices this easy on the pocketbook, you can afford to get a number of prints. Enough to get your through the rest of the summer's parties and get togethers anyway.

Shop the entire Violent Lips collection now and look like you just got off the runway.

Snoxin Should Just Be Called "Facelift in a Tube"

I have a big birthday coming up this fall.

It's not the number that bothers me at all. It's the deep lines that are starting to set in. They used to be fine creases that only appeared when I laughed. Now that are a permanent fixture.

I don't mind aging, but I would like it so that my eyeliner doesn't jump over the crease in my eyelid every time I apply my makeup, you know? They start out as little things, but they quickly add up to one older, raggier face.

So Snoxin's claims of being able to see results "as early as 3 days with continued improvement," and their promise that it is "better than $500+ department store and clinical serums" certainly intrigued me, but it couldn't possibly be true, could it?

Well, what I can tell you is that I look better, smoother and yes, younger and that I did notice improvements within the first week.  So it's working.

 

The concentrated multi-peptide treatment did work on my lines and wrinkles, and tightened, toned and seemed to also even out my skintone. All I've been doing is adding a bit to my face and neck after my shower and before bed. It's certainly easy enough.

And there are more reasons to love Snoxin:  It costs way less than department store brands and works just as fast if not faster (you can look younger in time for your big meeting/high school reunion/seeing your ex next week!), it goes on beautifully (feels amazing without any greasiness, fragrance or parabens) and it's Canadian made - woo woo!

Try it for yourself. Just don't be surprised if instead calling you ma'am, people ask to see your ID.

Phytomer Makes Me Look My Best

We don't have a ton of sun-shiny warm weather where I live, so when the time comes to shed long sleeves, pants and boots, baring skin becomes the norm for just a few months. But I never feel ready for it. Despite eating well and exercising, my skin just isn't quite there yet. Or at least it wasn't until I slathered on Phytomer products.

Around since 1971, this French company has discovered Oligomer, an innovative and remarkable active ingredient that "is in fact a sea water concentrate containing 104 trace elements that are necessary for beautiful and healthy skin. It restores minerals and balances the skin before treating it for a specific condition."

To combat any bumps and lumps, I turned to Phytomer's Acti-Gene Contour Cellulite-Reducing Bi-Gel. The first things I noticed were: how incredible it feels to put on  (so soft, smooth and moisturizing and no oiliness or greasy feel!) and how lovely the scent is (a spring garden comes to mind). So right off, it's far better than some I've tried in the past. I mean, if you don't like how it smells or feels, you're not going to want to put it on. This stuff? I can't wait to apply it everyday after my shower. But you're probably more concerned with if it works.

Well, let me just say that my orange rind-ridden thighs look a helluva lot smoother than they used it. I am going to chalk it up to Contour's main ingredients, such as Sea Grape, which "slows down the activity of fat cell genes to reduce the size and number of fat masses and stimulates the activity of support tissue genes to improve the skin's elasticity." There is also halopteris scoparia, which gives a firming effect and palmaria palmata, which revs up your skin's circulation so that the appearance of cellulite seems to just drain away.

My legs (including inner thighs), hips and bum are incredibly improved since the first warm weather appeared and mini skirts and shorts replaced pants. Thank you, Phytomer!

Now there was just a little matter of my pale legs to address. Because of the sun's intensity this year, my arms seemed to tan quite easily. But my legs just never get the same attention, so I like to use a self-tanning cream so that I don't scare my friends and neighbours with my white walking sticks. But there are so many that smell weird or streak like hell, despite their claims and magazine ads stating otherwise. 

I tried Phytomer's Sun Radiance Self-Tanning Cream for Face & Body (pictured above) and was honestly a little skeptical - so many have failed in the past. But I was completely overjoyed with the results!

First of all, before applying self-tanning cream, you are supposed to exfoliate so that it goes on evenly. I didn't because I was in a rush to get out the door to an event. Despite not following the instructions and not spending all afternoon rubbing it in to try and achieve even results, my legs were completely uniform and a beautiful tan, not orange colour!

And again, it smells like a bouquet of flowers and feels incredible on. The cream is quickly absorbed, so you don't have to wait for it to sink in. Just 2 1/2 hours later, you'll see the full colour appear. I've been wearing nothing but items to show off my gams. After all, now they look fabulous, thanks to Phytomer.

Whether you're shopping in Canada or worldwide, Phytomer delivers on their promises each and every time.

ShoptoBeGreen.com Offers Organic, Natural & Sustainable Products

If you don't have a small family-owned green products retailer near you, you know have one online.

Shoptobegreen.com offers organic, natural and sustainable products for your body and your home. Many factors go into the careful selection of vendors and their products. They ask themselves,"Can this product reduce the public's use of petroleum products; lower landfill contribution either through bio-degradability, pre-cycle and recycle usage; and lowering chemical exposure by providing naturally made alternatives?"

They also prefer to carry products "made out of recycled materials created in an environmentally friendly way; like our reclaimed wood furniture, recycled water bottle felt pillows, and junk mail greeting cards. We also choose to carry a lot of products that are handmade by small family owned companies (like Tumbleweed Bead Co, GB Proudfoot, Decoylab and Beehive Kitchenware). One of the many reasons we love small companies is because their products tend to be handmade at the time you place your order so there are no large warehouses of inventory sucking up energy."

You can tell they've put a lot of thought into this:

"We look for items that can replace petroleum based products (like soy candles) and products that can help conserve energy usage (like LED lights and solar electronics). We carry jewelry made only from recycled metals and we will only carry antique or Canada mined diamonds so you can rest assured that it is not a conflict diamond. Our policy on products from outside of the US is to find companies that help reduce waste like Verterra’s biodegradable disposable kitchenware, Chaba reclaimed wood decor, and AquaOvo Therm-o glass bottle. We look for companies with Fair Trade policies such as our Pomiare Clayware, BeeHive Kitchenware Ceramics, and Himalayan salt lamps."

Not only is that a time-saver from shopping store to store, but it's a heartwarmer too - you can feel good about absolutely everything you purchase here. How great to support these smaller, independent producers!

I got to try Solay Wellness, for instance, which I'd never come across before. Their Whipped Body Butter is so luxurious and light, that I've been slathering all over my body ever since it arrived. And my skin has never been so soft! And the Detox Face Mask is the perfect way to combat a stressful day and/or damaged skin.

G.B. Proudfoot is another company I hadn't heard of and was thrilled to discover. Their Original Organic Lip Balm is not only soothing, it's got the most invigorating scent - ginger and orange - you'll want to eat it! For truly soft, renewed skin, their Tea with Lemon & Honey Scrub (pictured above) goes to work on ridding you of any dry skin and leaves behind rich, moist skin, all done with natural ingredients.

Not only is Shoptobegreen.com a fantastic place to shop for yourself, it makes gift-giving a breeze.

Shop now. Shop green. Shop responsibly.

Luxuriate in Mary Cohr Paris Nourishing Firming Cream

Not all products that work well feel good.

I simply cannot get over how incredible Mary Cohr Paris Nourishing Firming Cream feels on.

With a light, bumpy texture similar to Noxema, you wouldn't think that it's one of the most luxurious feeling creams. But the way it goes on - completely greaseless but oh-so-nourishing. A spa treatment and skincare all in one!

And it works right away. As soon as I applied it, my skin drank it in and the results? My skin looked not only smoother, but supple. It had its elasticity back, so that it seemed like I'd reversed in age, got back the skin of my youth. You know, before environmental damage and the ravages of time got to me.

And weeks later, it's still going. The jar barely has a dent in it even though I've been applying the cream morning and night. And my skin - it's all glowy and plump! 

No, I haven't had collagen injections, but thanks for asking! It's simply the incredibly fabulous Mary Cohr Paris Nourishing Firming Cream  with its Dermostimulines Complex (it stimulates cell functions, renewing my skin) and ingredients such as shea butter.

This is one of the most extraordinary face creams I've ever tried. When's the last time you actually looked forward to and enjoyed the process of applying your face cream?

See what I mean.  Get it at Baronesse Cosmétiques Inc.

Naked Beans Organics Coffee Skincare Nourishes Your Skin Naturally

Usually I think of coffee as pretty dehydrating, so when I came across Naked Beans Organics Coffee Skincare, I was surprised to learn of it's many amazing properties.

For instance, according to Naked Beans, coffee is an antioxidant and vascoconstrictor. Also, the "perfectly balanced 4.5 pH Coffea arabica beans and oils in our products will help you cleanse, exfoliate, aid moisture retention, reduce wrinkles, swelling, and cellulite , combat redness, remove under-eye circles and dark spots, revitalize skin tone and protect against skin damage and blemishes."

Hollywood stars have been slathering themselves in coffee-centric products and it's no wonder - just look at all it can do! The blend of coffee with organic, wild crafted, and natural oils, butters, and botanicals gives you healthy, beautiful, radiant skin without having to wait for weeks to see results.

To look my best, I start my day with Naked Beans Revitalizing Eye Cream.  This combats my late nights and bleary-eyed look. It takes a very small amount (the size of a pea) of this light, refreshing cream to work. I put it on before bed and when I get up. No more redness or dark circles. And those puffy bags that I used to lug around with me all day? Gone. Completely gone.

And because dry skin is not just a winter issue, I am relying on Daily Moisturizing Face Cream to keep my skin aglow. I like how this non-greasy cream sinks in right away and that my skin feels nourished long after I've put it on.

For my perpetually dry lips, Reviving Lip Balm feeds my skin with organic oils and coffee butter. It even smells like coffee! The emollient feel lasts and lasts so your lips are always smooth and kissable.

For the rest of my skin, I'm enveloping myself in Naked Beans Soothing Body Lotion (pictured above) in Lavender. First of all, it smells incredible (I've started putting it on just before bed in addition to first thing in the morning because the scent relaxes me from head to toe). Secondly, it feels wonderful on. It goes on light, but it deeply hydrates my skin. If you suffer from dry skin, you'll be amazed at how quickly you'll feel relief.

There's little wonder why you should be shopping for skincare at Naked Beans Organics Coffee. But if that's not enough of a reason, how about the fact that they are affordable and all products, ingredients, packaging, containers, and promotional materials are recycled, recyclable, sustainable, reusable, compostable and/or biodegradable.

Shop the entire Naked Beans Organics Coffee collection now.

Erase Time & Spots with Estée Lauder's NEW Idealist Even Skintone & Cooling Eye Illuminators

As I'm aging, my skin is getting all weird. Not only is it sometimes red and blotchy but now I've got discolourations, sun spots and dark spots. This is despite my dedication to always washing my face at night, applying good skin care products and wearing a makeup with 45 SPF.

In fact, a couple of weeks ago, after I'd washed my face before bed, I noticed very large dark splotches, like port wine stains (light brown instead of burgundy) underneath my eyes and on my upper lip. It turns out that the sun and environmental factors are changing my skin, one area at a time.

I am not a vain person, but I also didn't want to look like I had dirt on my face either. So I went in search of a solution and found it all in Estée Lauder's NEW Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator.

This incredible serum is applied under your moisturizer so that it works all day and night. I love how it goes on - smooth and silky. And it illuminates your skin upon application (thanks to exclusive Triple-Optic Technology) so you look dewy, fresh and quite angelic. It almost seems a shame to cover it up with makeup. 

Clinically proven, it also uses exclusive CorrectTone Technology, a "powerful, comprehensive triple-action complex comprised of a highly-effective anti-spot blend, soothing anti-irritants and anti-oxidants to address the appearance of every key sign of uneven skintone and help prevent their re-appearance."

It's been two weeks and guess what? My skin is dramatically improved. Dark stains have become faint memories and my skin is more luminous than ever. All I did was apply it once in the morning and once at night. No lasers or expensive treatments needed.

And I paired it with with Estée Lauder's NEW Idealist Cooling Eye Illuminator, which worked at decreasing my seemingly permanent dark circles and puff bags.

This targeted treatment works. I apply it every day with my Skin Illuminator and no matter how little sleep I get, it keeps me from looking old and tired. My eyes are de-puffed and brightened, thanks to delinnovative Triple-Optic Technology and highly concentrated Dark Circle Correcting Complex.

And while I'm thrilled with the results, I have to say, I love the application part. The ceramic tip feels so cool on your skin (how do they do that?) and as soon as you put it on, you'll feel the skin beneath your eyes quenched for perhaps the very first time. 

It comes in 2 translucent shades (Light/ Medium and Medium/ Deep) so it works with your own unique skintone.

I have never been let down by an Estée Lauder product. Ever. Can you say that about your skincare?

Shop for these miracle workers at  Estée Lauder counters across Canada and online at The Bay and Sears.

Karin Herzog Does It All - Face Care, Body Care & Makeup!

Some women really can have it all.

And now that includes you and I, thanks to Karin Herzog.

Offering the best in Face Care, Body Care and Makeup, this Swiss company is known for its advanced anti-aging formulas using oxygen, water and essential vitamins.  They also make everything in supervised batches and fresh, so you receive a premium product. With no parabens or preservatives, of course. It's no wonder than Kate Middleton is a fan!

I was lucky enough to try the Karin Herzog Erase & Raise Serum, which transformed my skin in just one night. See, my skin was looking pretty haggard - I had been up late writing to deadline, getting up early for meetings and then eating weirdly while traveling. The result was a face full of dry, patchy skin. I applied the lifting, anti-wrinkle and moisturizing serum before bed and awoke the next morning to a smooth, clear face. 

Sure it could have been the fine ingredients - Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E, Camomile and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3).  And yes, it's said that niacimamide "evens the skin tone, brightens the complexion and diminishes hyper pigmentation," and that hyaluronic acid "naturally fills fine lines, smoothes the skin and has a remarkable moisturizing effect," but shouldn't that all take time to work?

Apparently not, because I looked good. Good without makeup good. And it's worked each and every time I've used it since. Need I say more? Get yourself some.

I'm also loving the Egyptian Earth Face Powder (pictured above) that instantly adds luminosity to my skin. Oh, and by the way, you don't need to apply foundation first, like you're used to. Oh no, this works just fine on its own, thankyouverymuch.

Available in 4 shades, this is unlike any other powder as it allows your skin to breathe and never clogs your pores. The Mica used is a natural shining stone that deflects the light, controls oil and lasts all day. It is, in other words, a wonder powder that once you use, you won't be able to live without it. 

And as it turns out, that's how I feel about ALL of Karin Herzog's products.

One of the best safe tans I've ever had is thanks to K.H. Their Tone & Tan is flawless. No lines, streaks or weird orangey colour - just bronze goddess look. It might be because I started with Shower Body Scrub first and then applied Tone & Tan, but I have a feeling it's just a superior product.

Sure you could go out to your neighbourhood drugstore and get products that say that they'll give you results, but nothing delivers time and time again like Karin Herzog.

Be Beautiful & Protected with Revision Skincare's New Intellishade SPF 45 Matte Tinted Moisturizer

Have you been outside lately?

I was out at 4 p.m. and came back at 6 p.m. and guess what? I have a sunburn.

You've got to protect yourself these days, whether it's sunny out or not. The problem is, do you always remember?If you're like me, then you answered, "Not always."

That's why you should get yourself some of the fabulous New Intellishade SPF 45 Matte Tinted Moisturizer from Revision Skincare. It has 5 big bonus features:

- will match your skin tone, no matter what the shade (talk about personalized)

 - gives you a hint of sheer colour with a matte finish (you never see that combination), so that you don't look shiny (read: greasy/sweaty) in the heat

- has a high SPF, so you don't have to spend time or even remember to apply sunscreen underneath your makeup

- it minimizes pores (it's the first moisturizer to use this technology in the US) and evens out your skintone (it's the superhero of all makeup and skincare!)

- it has anti-aging ingredients, so you start to look younger once you start using it!

Using a new formula "with breakthrough peptides, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5," your skin suddenly looks younger. That's because your fine lines and wrinkles are being reduces and your skin in increasing its collagen protection. Powerful ingredients such as titanium, zinc, THD Ascorbate (the most powerful form of Vitamin C), green tea and coenzyme Q10 work to keep you looking good and youthful.

It also will save you a ton of time - no more having to apply suncare, then moisturizer, then your foundation. How do we ever get outta the house, I wonder?

It's so lightweight that you feel like you're not wearing makeup at all and I love that I don't have to apply moisturizer and then wait for that to sink in before applying foundation - this truly is an all-in-one skincare and beauty solution! 

I also appreciate that while it delivers a sheer mineral tint that matches your skintone (so no more dark lines along your jawline), it gives you sufficient coverage so that you don't feel like you're not wearing any makeup at all (a feeling that quite honestly makes me a little queasy if I have to go out when it's bright out) - but not that heavy caked-on look either. You look like you, but a more refined you. And it's not that you look good just after application - it lasts all day long, so you look radiant and rejuvenated from when you first leave the house in the morning until you go to bed.

Instead of buying a moisturizer, foundation, concealer and skincare that fights the effects of aging, why not get yourself New Intellishade SPF 45 Matte Tinted Moisturizer and save yourself all that time, money and energy?

That would be the smart thing to do. And you're one smart cookie, aren't you?

Alaffia Sustainable Skin Care Helps Communities Beat Unfair Conditions

It's not often that you can make a difference by buying skincare.

But Alaffia cares about more than your skin. They are advancing gender equality and alleviating poverty through the fair trade of handcrafted shea butter in Togo, West Africa and their amazing products.

Alaffia's Skincare line is superb, one of the best I've ever tried. And crazy inexpensive! When I saw the quality of the ingredients and how it transformed my skin, I thought for sure these bottles would be at least $60 each. 

Not even close!

My routine starts with the Rooibos & Shea Butter Antioxidant Facial Cleanser. Using a combination of  handcrafted shea butter, virgin coconut oil, rooibos tea, aloe and African wild honey, it feels soft and gentle on your skin, but considering that I had some waterproof makeup on, it really went to work on getting everything off - with no effort on my part.

I love the feeling of having a freshly washed face before bed, but learned long ago that soap dries out your skin. My skin's dry enough, thank you very much, so I really appreciate that after having used this cleanser, my skin feels softer than before I put on my makeup this morning.

Next, I apply the tea-coloured Rooibos & Shea Antioxidant Facial Toner, sprayed on a cotton ball. The refreshing, revitalizing blend of rooibos tea, shea leaf extracts, witch-hazel and African wild honey prepped my fave like a canvas. See, it's formulated to "naturally balance your skin's pH and help maximize hydration," and because there's no drying alcohol, your skin simply looks clean and luminescent. 

My favourite part has got to be putting on Alaffia's Rooibos & Shea Butter Antioxidant Face Cream. I think it's because it feels so good to smooth on (the texture is soft and silky) and you can feel your skin immediately hydrate and soften upon application. Really, it works that quickly. It's their amazing products that you see throughout the line - unrefined shea butter, virgin coconut oil, rooibos tea and African wild honey. My skin became so supple and toned after using this just after a few days. And after just one day of use, my fella came home and said, "Your skin looks really good."

That really says it all, doesn't it?

You should shop Alaffia for many reasons:

- their products work

- they are incredibly affordable

- purchasing their products goes to help women in West Africa

- the fragrance of the ingredients is intoxicating - kind of like Chinese 5 spice powder

So shop Alaffia now and make a difference - to your skin and to those in need.

Skincare Solutions by Bodyography Delivers Fast Results

Sometimes you don't want to wait around to have your skin creams work their magic. 

You want changes RIGHT NOW. Whether it's for a hot date or an important meeting at work, it doesn't matter. What matters is you want a transformation. Overnight would be good, but you'll take a couple of weeks, a month, etc. if you can get it.

Bodyography's Skincare Solutions is a line of skincare for both men and women that "targets today’s concerns related to stress, aging and the rapid-growing effects of environmental elements and pollutants." And works quickly.   

I started with the Protective Repair Serum, which plumped up my saggy skin. Overnight. And you can rest easy in the knowledge that as you start to look younger, you'll stay that way, as this serum helps keep the aging process at bay. 

And because you don't always get a good night's sleep, get yourself some Ultimate Lift Eye Cream. It It not only lightens your dark circles and decreases your wrinkles, it hydrates your parched skin, protects it against environmental damage and then strengthens it so that you look more refreshed than ever. Yep, it really does do it all.

Age Control Therapy Dream Cream is the ultimate in face care. First of all, it feels so good to put it on. Your skin knows it's getting pampered (that goes for all the products I tried). Packed with peptides, antioxidants and ingredients that deliver moisture on demand, your skin tightens and plumps, tones and radiates. You skin feels hydrated all day long and because collagen is being produced and cells are being renewed, you'll see a difference right away.

Oh, and you'll stay looking that way. The way you used to. The way you've always wanted to.

Shop Skincare Solutions by Bodyography now.

Want Younger Looking Skin? Discover Dr. Gerald Imber's Youth Corridor Anti-Aging System

Don't you feel like life, no matter how much you try to balance and simplify, is getting faster and harder?

I do, and you can see it in my face - my frown lines that used to come and go and now permanently reside between my brows, the lines underneath and around my eyes that reveal sleepless nights and stress. So when I found Dr. Gerald Imber's Antioxidant Boost Skin Serum, I was elated. Finally, something to combat my ragged skin.

Using powerful ingredients - 10% Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Melatonin - this anti-aging skincare product works to "deliver free radical fighting antioxidants into the skin where they encourage collagen production, reverse sun damage, and inhibit inflammation from sun exposure."

Your skin is protected against environmental damage and inflammation. Collagen and elastin production kicks into high gear, giving your skin that suppleness that you often only see on the red carpet. Which Dr. Imber knows a lot about as he's "a renowned plastic surgeon to the stars." 

See, the combination of these ingredients that Dr. Imber's created, work to give you that youthful, glowing skin that you had back in your teens and twenties. There's a whole whack of scientific research and development that's gone into this, as well as long names and terms that would impress the hell out of you, but I like to keep things simple:

This stuff works.

And it's so easy to use - just wash your face before bed. Apply 3 to 6 drops of Youth Corridor Antioxidant Boost Skin Serum to the back of your hand. Put on your face, neck and upper chest using your finer tips and then rub the remaining serum into the back of your hands.

You'll wake up with skin that will have people wondering, "What is she doing to look so good, so youthful?" Your circumstances haven't changed - emails to answer, laundry to do, proposals and presentations to write - but your skin sure has.

It's up to you if you want to just keep it our little secret. Me? I'm telling the world because something this astounding shouldn't be kept under wraps.

Get your own Youth Corridor Antioxidant Boost Skin Serum now and look like you did back in the day.

Get A Sexy Pout with NeoStrata's Anti-Wrinkle Lip Enhancer

As we age, we lose all the things we've come to covet such as tight, wrinkle-free skin.

Many products target your face, around the eyes and even the neck, but NeoStrata has gone on step further.

They have created Anti-Wrinkle Lip Enhancer that combats the fine lines and wrinkles around your mouth and your lips from loosing colour and volume.

This enhancer not only corrects the aging process, but prevents it, using Vitamin A, B3 (or niacin), and bipeptides. And adds shine, moisture and volume on top of all that.

Is your current lip balm/cream doing all that for you?

Didn't think so.

Get NeoStrata's Anti-Wrinkle Lip Enhancer and have full, sensual lips that look as young as you do. And get one step closer to looking like Angelina Jolie...

Marcelle Cleansers Remove Even the Most Stubborn Makeup

Somewhere along my many years on this planet, I heard the advice, "Wash your face before bed every night to look younger longer," and I've heeded it ever since.

The problem is, sometime the dirt and grime of the day can be tough to completely remove, never mind that waterproof, long-lasting makeup you love so much.

But Marcelle's Cleansers are phenomenal - they are formulated to be really gentle on your skin, yet they take off your makeup in one fell swoop! Check 'em out:

- 3 in 1 Cleanser -This triple-threat really does it all - cleanses, removes makeup and tones. And this is one of the only cleansers that I've ever seen that you don't need to rinse off - just apply with your fingers and wipe off with a cotton pad. That means that you can use it in places you don't have access to water, making it a perfect trip and camping companion!

- Essentials Foaming Cleansing Gel (pictured above) - This cleanser cleans without any alcohol, oil, paraben or soap and is made with ingredients of 100% natural origins and is safe for the environment as it's biodegradable and sulfate-free. I like that the gel turns into a foam and that it cleans without drying. Your skin will soft and renewed every time you use this. Which is why you'll soon get addicted to cleansing every night before bed as I do.

- Purity Soothing Cleansing Water - Perhaps you want something really gentle, yet effective. That's where this awesome cleanser comes in. It's a cleanser and toner in one, so it removes your makeup and tones your skin in one fell swoop! No need to rinse or follow with another step of toner and more room in your bathroom cabinet...

  

If you're in need of a good scrub, look to AC-Solution Daily Purifying Exfoliating Gel. It's formulated for everyday use, so now you can unclog, tighten and purify your skin on a daily, instead of weekly, basis. If you tend to have shiny, acne-ridden skin, this is a great way to keep pimples at bay.

Shop Marcelle Cleansers now and get beautiful, clean skin in one quick step.

Want Beautiful Skin? Just Use Hormeta Legendary Swiss Skin Care

Whether you're shopping HormetaUSA or Hormeta in Canada, you'll find products that completely transform your skin.

Using only genuine Swiss made products and Hormeta's exclusive "ionized mineral solution delivery system containing copper, zinc, magnese and selenium that penetrates deep into the skin tissue to activate vital functions and biological exchanges for cell regeneration, repair and protection," you get this amazing deep, luxurious treatment, all in the comfort of your own home.

I am hooked on Hormeta's Hydro Mineral Moisturizing Cream w/ Trace Elements. I love the way it feels going on, but more importantly it delivers moisture all day long. Don't you find that sometimes in the afternoon, you suddenly feel dehydrated? That's because your moisturizer has stopped working. Not this one. It works overtime to deliver vitamins and minerals that not only keep wrinkles at bay but feeds your skin with neat ingredients such as hazelnut oil and vitamin E.

And the Eye Contour Rescue Gel Mask is just what I need after a long day at the computer screen or reading the fine print of ingredients while testing recipes. It soothes and deflates the bags and dark circles that form there and the best part? If you apply just a little, there's no need to rinse it off, so it can be working while you're working. Gotta love a products that works as hard as you do!

There are soooo  many products, you should really have a look at them all. There's stuff for the body and men as well! Whether you're in Canada, the US or shopping worldwide, you are going to fall for Hormeta just as I have.

Discover the Power of Argan Oil at FreshPickedStuff.ca

Liz, owner of  FreshPickedStuff.ca, knew that what we put on our bodies was just as important as what we put into them. In fact, she learned that "80% of what we put on our skin is absorbed into our systems, and that these products can contribute to numerous types of disease, including cancer, jump started her on the road to more healthy living.  Changing how she viewed skin care, make-up, perfume, body and hair care were the first steps toward Fresh Picked Stuff."

This great Canadian site is one of the few that offers products that contain a powerful ingredient - argan oil.

Derived from the nuts of the argan plant, is a natural ingredient that is said to have powerful anti-aging properties and has been used by Moroccan women for centuries. It is incredibly high in vitamin E and thus, works on tightening, smoothing and soothing your skin as well as reducing the appearance of scars and blemishes.

Start with the Facial Tonifying Cleanser/Daily Care for Face & Neck. This combination of argan oil, white clay, roses and water works to tighten your pores and tone your skin. Unlike other toners you've used in the past, you let this one dry first and then rinse off with warm water. The feeling of light clay feels surprisingly refreshing and the aroma of roses is just about the nicest way to start your day.

You'll love saying this one - the All Natural AntiBag - AntiWrinkle Treatment is all about relaxing your skin and working on ridding you of those dark circles and sunken eyes.  Here, argan oil, green clay, green tea, rose petals and tea tree are blended together into a wonderfully fresh-smelling concoction. For your face, just apply a few drops and massage in. For your eyes, just soak a cotton ball and apply on your eyelids. Leave it for 2 minutes or 15 - however long you need to look and feel better.

If you're in need of a real overhaul (goodbye winter skin, hello glow!), you've got to try the Glamour Mask Instant Glow. This goddess mask, as I like to call it, makes you feel like you're shedding your old skin and unveiling a new one. The deep colour is thanks to red Moroccan clay, but there's white clay, lavender and of course, argan oil, in there too.  You only need to leave this powerful mask on for a few minutes to see a significant change in your skin.

And to keep your skin aglow, apply a few drops of Fountain of Youth Serum to your face and neck. You'll wake up with less wrinkles and incredibly radiant skin. I find the scent (there's those rose petals again) incredibly soothing and relaxing and I think it helps me fall asleep.

Beautiful skin can be yours, using only all natural products that feed and nourish you. So leave those chemicals behind and shop the entire FreshPickedStuff.ca Arganat collection now.

Discover Marcelle's Climatik SPF 30 Collection - Just in Time for Spring

Spring is in the air, but it's not all sunshine and roses.

At least not yet, anyway.

Where I live, we've had lots of rain, wind and nights that are cold enough to still need a pile of blankets on the bed.  

Thanks to the ingenious thinking of Marcelle, they've designed a new collection - Climatik SPF 30 - of outdoor skin care products adapted specifically to Canada's four seasons.

The formulas of the line are based around an extract of golden root (rhodolia rosea). This is because it not only grows at altitudes above 11,000 feet, but it flowers and reproduces despite the cold and harsh winds and extreme sun. So just imagine how protected your skin is going to be!

The line consists of 3 products that will your skin fresh, no matter what the conditions!

Climatik SPF 30 Protective Cream and Climatik SPF 30 Protective Lotion share the same ingredients. The only difference is texture. Isn't it nice to have a choice?

I love the feel of both of these - they are hydrating and moisturizing, but despite being water- and sweat-resistant, they aren't greasy at all. They sink in quickly, yet combat UVa and UVB rays and protect your skin against harsh conditions and dryness. And for a limited time and in participating stores only, buy one Climatik moisturizer and receive Essentials Cleansing Cloths!

And to protect your lips (the first thing to dry out on me),  you've got to get yourself the amazing Climatik Lip Balm SPF 30!  First of all, it nourishes on contact, so you can feel it working straight away. Secondly, it lasts and lasts. 10 minutes after applying it, a light layer continued to protect my delicate, usually-chapped-by-now lips. And the push-up applicator is so chic.

I love Marcelle because their products are always hypo-allergenic, affordable and completely effective.

The new Climatik Collection is available in drugstores across Canada.

Look Calm & Worry-Free with NeoStrata's Intense Daytime Wrinkle Repair SPF 15

Life is pretty stressful.

There's your boss and the bills to worry about, juggling emails and texts and updates online, not to mention keeping an eye on your diet, budget and the state of your overgrown backyard.

That's why you should get yourself NeoStrata's Intense Daytime Wrinkle Repair.

It reduces your worry lines, those little ones around your eyes and mouth that seems to instantly age you. Your skin's texture and tone will return to a thing of beauty. A more youthful-looking you is yours for the taking. And thanks to the addition of SPF 15, you'll be protected from harmful UV rays as well.

So daub it on. You'll love how it feels: smooth and incredibly mositurizing. And don't just do your eyes and face - get that neck of yours too (it will keep you from having to wear neckerchiefs and choker necklaces in years to come)!

Keep calm and carry on with this amazing anti-aging cream.

It won't take away the bills, but at least you'll look like you don't have a thing to worry about!

Get shopping at Neostrata.

Handcrafted Lily Organics Are Made Fresh on the Farm!

It's not often that you find skincare products as fresh as this: Lily Organics is a certified organic farm, where fresh products are mixed and made by hand every week, without the use of any synthetic chemicals.

The result is gorgeous, clear skin!

I started with the gentle, yet effective Nourishing Facial Cleanser. Using only pure, natural ingredients such as Lily's homemade almond oil soap, lemon juice, vitamin E and witch hazel, your skin will no only feel clean, but pampered.

I love the tea-coloured Balancing Facial Toner because my face brightened immediately. Thanks to goodies such as certified organic eucalyptus, white ginseng and pure sage and lavender essentials oils, your skin feels soothed and invigorated.

Balancing Facial Lotion is like none I've ever seen or used before - using beeswax, primrose oil, bee propolis and other exciting ingredients, it is like treating your skin to a rich buffet of wholehearted goodness! Just imagine how good you'll look and feel feeding your skin such natural ingredients. Be careful though, it smells so delicious, you're going to want to eat it!

And for those times when you need a little pick me up, you've got to try the Rejuvenating Enzyme Mask! It smells like molasses (though it's not an ingredient) and enriches your skin with honey, papaya, pineapple and other whole ingredients. Your skin will feel like it's been on vacation and finished with a spa treatment!

My skin is radiant, thanks to Lily! 

Let Mother Nature, not scientists, give you gorgeous skin.

Shop Lily Organics Skincare now.