Brilliant Brunette by John Frieda

Those who color their hair dark know the struggle of keeping the color deep and live.

For a good while now I've been dyeing my hair dark brown, so I got very excited when I found out I was selected to test John Friedas Brilliant Brunette Visibly Deeper hair products via Infuenster's Voxbox.

Here you can see the products I received:

• John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Visibly Deeper Shampoo
• John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Visibly Deeper Conditioner
• John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Visibly Deeper Treatment 

I have been using products for about a month now and I have to say that I really like them.

Smell is so nice - scent will trick you in thinking that you're at the hair salon only your wallet won't suffer as much.

Product texture is creamy and looks a lot like chocolate fudge (don't attempt to eat it). Each product has use instructions on the back that are very easy to understand. For better results in keeping color deep brown along the shampoo and conditioner use the treatment. 

You can read more about the products and other people experience on John Frieda (http://www.johnfrieda.ca/en-CA/ProductFamily/Hair-Care/Brilliant-Brunette) and/or Influenster (https://www.influenster.com/reviews/search?q=john+frieda+brilliant+brunette) websites.

Check #myjohnfrieda tweets for more experiences and opinions. 

Usually after about a month my hair color fades away - hair doesn't look shiny and color is looking dull, but using John Friedas Brilliant Brunette Visibly Deeper collection not only my hair color still looks great, my hair feels smooth to a touch and has a healthy shine to it!

I'm sure I will repurchase the products in future and definitely recommend brunettes give these a try!

Photo on the left is taken right after hair dressers appointment and one on the right is after a month using the products. Color still looks great.

- Stay Beautiful -

*I received products free of charge in exchange for my honest opinion and experience

Lise Watier HYDRAFORCE

Few weeks ago I received Lise Watier Hydraforce cream via GlamSense campaign.

I have been using the cream since and I'm ready to share my experience.

Lise Watier is a Canadian cosmetic brand, launched in 1972 by Madame Lise Watier. Here is something that the brand says about their HydraForce Hydra-Protective Creme-Gel (from website):

The formula’s effectiveness lies on the remarkable power of Gaspé Algae Extract. A survivor of harsh environments, the Gaspé algae has developed a highly efficient resistance system, enabling it to thrive in severe conditions. Its extract guarantees the skin’s global hydration, transforming it into a veritable defensive shield.

Package I received contained HydraForce Cream and little cute gadget that measures skins moisture level. Cream has gel texture and smells divine - little sweet and very fresh.I measured moisture levels before I started to use the product and retested again after using it for few weeks - progress was visible in percentage numbers and also visually I was able to see the improvements. 

Skin didn't look dry, dull, it actually looked radiant. I'm curious to see further improvements.

Below you are able to see the visual proof of product's effect on my skin.

Tested area: Hand

Tested area: T-Zone

Tested area: Cheek

Lise Watier HydraForce Cream is working and provides good results. In addition to that, it's made in Canada and I find it very important to support the local market.

I'm happy I was fortunate enough to be selected for this GlamSense campaign. Now I'm curious to try other Lise Watier products, that I'm sure are as great as this one.

*I received product free of charge in exchange for my honest opinion and experience. 
Check the #getinthebubble for other reviews and feeds

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CoverGirl TruBlend

As I'm still looking for that one and only ( little too dramatic, won't you say?!) foundation in my life, I was happy to hear that I got selected for BzzAgent's Covergirl #embraceyourface campaign. 

I received the product in no time and was excited to give it a try, to see if CoverGirl TruBlend is my true one.

"truBLEND Liquid Makeup is available in 14 shades and features a new shade matching system. To find your perfect blend, first determine your shade family. Second, choose your number. Coordinate complementary truBLEND products based on your number for a seamlessly flawless nude look that blends in and virtually disappears.*

Shade I picked was Golden Beige - M3. 

It's hard to pick one in real life, but task got harder when I needed to make the decision online. After comparing and studying offered shades, I finally chose one.

Let the games begin, I thought after receiving the product (no, not really, I just think it sounds cool).

At first try, I thought that shade was too dark/yellowish for me and I wasn't expecting foundation to be that thick either. I actually didn't like it at first. 

I gave it another try, when I couldn't find my other foundation I was using at the time. And I have to admit that my opinion have changed.

Shade actually is blending nicely with my skin tone and I have to say, it is still thicker that other foundations I have used, but after application, you can't even tell that. 

Skin gets a good coverage and looks natural. It's not long lasting though. If you have a long day ahead of you, you will need to reapply it. 

This wasn't the love at first sight but product seems to be working. 

If you're also still in search for foundation and it doesn't have to be long lasting, give it a try. Price is affordable and brand has a lot of good products on it's list.

CoverGirl webpage will help you to find the foundation shade most suitable for your skin tone.

Let me know what are your thoughts of the product if you have tried it. 

- Stay Beautiful -

* www.covergirl.ca
I got the product free of charge in exchange for my honest opinion and experience

#ClarinsBeauty magic via DAVE LACKIE

Earlier this week I was one of the 20 lucky ones, that had the privilege and honor to be invited to Dave Lackie's  #ClarinsBeauty VIP dinner at Arcadian Studio in Toronto.

I was head over heels happy and excited, when I received an invitation to the diner and I didn't know what to expect. Let me just say, everything was even better then I could have imagined. 

Beautiful flower arrangements, an amazing vibe, positive people, charming smiles and such warmth. Just to say the least. 

Meeting people that you've felt you have known for the longest time was just magical (oh Twitter Power). And they say, that we are losing human connection with the presence of social media.. Oh well, not in this case, I'll tell ya. 

The Clarins name has been around and known since 1954. It's quite impressive for a brand to be alive, to be knows and to be admired for this long. I remember my mom using Clarins skin care decades ago and now I am using their products too. If that's not a quality statement then I don't know what is.

You can read more about the brand and it's evolution on Dave Lackie's blog post - very informative and interesting article.

All of us, wonderful women - Dave Lackie fans and Twitter followers, had an opportunity not only to be treated like known beauty editors, but also had the privilage to meet, chat, cheer, dine and share a laugh and a hug with fabulous and charming Eric Antoniotti - Clarins International Artistic and Training Director. Yes, that's right. Weren't we lucky? Yes, we were.

This man was so passionate about what he does, it was almost addictive.

Eric gave us more knowledge about Clarins products, beauty tricks and tips and shared some great stories and jokes.

This fantastic interaction was accompanied by a gourmet diner, that looked so good, everyone felt the strong need to snap a picture prior to attacking it with utensils. (It tasted picture perfect as well.)

Doesn't this all sound like it couldn't get any better?! Well it did, we all received an early Christmas present - a fantastic gift bag filled with amazing Clarins skincare and beauty products:

Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil
01 Instant Light Radiance Boosting Complexion Base
3-Dot Liner
744 Soft Plum Joli Rouge Moisturizing Long-Wearing Lipstick
Kit Sourcils "Pro" Perfect Eyes & Brows Palette

I can't wait to try them all out and share my thoughts and experience. 

I would like to send a sincere thank you to Dave, for inviting us and making this all happen. You are an amazing human being. Thank you to Clarins for fantastic products and your people that made this evening wonderful. Thank you to CityLine for capturing our happy faces. Thank you to O&B Caters for food. It was so very good, that all of us forgot about our figure concerns and diets haha. 

Check more photos from the event by clicking here.

If you also want to read and get more information about the event look for #ClarinsBeauty

- Stay Beautiful -

TelomErase Serum 6-in-1 Multi Corrective

Couple of weeks ago I received Reviv Serums "TelomErase Serum 6-in-1 Multi-Corrective" to try and review via BrandBacker.

I was excited as I always tend to get, when trying out new to me products. 

As I have said before, it's like serums era right now and there are so many of them in the market, that it is very easy to get confused and lost. That's why I like to try and explore more, to share the information and find the one that works the best for me. 

So here is what I received - couple of sample size (5ml) serum bottles and little thank you/info note that also had 15% discount code for next revivserums.com order. Here it is, if any of you want to give this one a try - T2X5HN.  

Reviv Serums company is located in San Francisco California and claims to specialize in novel and innovative clinical treatment serums for skin and hair rejuvenation. By clicking this link here you can find more information about them and their products.

Here is little bit about my experience using serum:

Reviv Serum, as you can see in the picture, is in bright yellow, I have to say, color little surprised and scared me, as most of the serums I have used, are clear or white-ish color. 

At first I tried little amount on my hand - I was not a fan of its scent - it was very strong and almost medicinal and didn't fade much. After application serum seemed to absorb quite quickly, but left skin feeling little sticky. 

I used it for little under 2 weeks and I can't say it worked for me. There were no visual skin improvements and I didn't like the sticky-ish feel it left my skin with after the use, nor could I get used to the strong smell it has. 

Unfortunately I have to say, in my experience, serum didn't deliver it's promises and didn't work for me. But as we all are so very different, it might work better for you or if you have had better experience with it, I would love to hear all about it in comment box below. 

*Powered by BrandBacker.

Covergirl The Super Sizer Mascara

Little while ago, I got invited to take part in Bzzagent's campaign. This time I had an opportunity to try and rate Covergirl's new The Super Sizer Mascara. Here is a photo of package I received - product itself and few coupons to share with my friends. 

I am a huge mascara addict. I can not leave my house without one. I can skip on other make up products, but not my mascara. That for sure is my beauty essential.
Naturally I have my favorite brands and mascaras, therefor I was little skeptical about this product. Also curious and interested to see it perform.

Product is in bold black color and comes in a chunky tube but has a very delicate wand.

This is what CoverGirl has to say in product description:

The Super Sizer by LashBlast Mascara gives you 400% more corner-to-corner volume for full, fanned out lashes. Our amazing Lash Styler transforms even small lashes— just twirl as you apply it to your lashes for an instantly Super Sized lash look. Opthalmologically tested, suitable for those who wear contact lenses.

It really gives you a bold look in matter of seconds. Specially designed wand gets to even smallest and shortest lashes and brings that great "wide open eye" look. And if you want to achieve more dramatic - Katie Perry look, just apply mascara for few more times. 

I was pleasantly surprised that this The Super Sizer Mascara didn't clump on me as a lot of volumizing ones tend to do.

Overall I was satisfied with the look it gave me, with mascaras performance and quality. It's an affordable drugstore brand, that definitely lives up to its promises and delivers a good result. 

If dramatic look is something you're longing and you're on a budget, I recommend to try this product. And if or when you do, share you experience in comment section below the post, I would love to read what you have to say about your experience with the product. 

*I received product free of charge in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Laneige

Laneige was created in 1994 by the largest cosmetics company in South Korea. In 2010 Laneige became a professional skin care brand with Laneige Advanced Water Science.

Moisture-recharging magnesium. Cell metabolism boosting manganese.

Cell-renewing zinc. Moisture-locking ceramide. Collagen restoring

bio-peptides. Each LANEIGE customized complex is enriched with active

ingredients technologically formulated to penetrate deep into the skin,

delivering exactly what your skin needs, when it needs it. All day long. *

 I was excited to try Laneige product via www.influenster.com new campaign free of charge in exchange for my honest opinion.

Product that I was sent to try was Laneige Water Sleeping Mask. Here is what brand has to say about it:

Overnight revitalizing gel mask

Infused with
• Orange Flower, Rose and Sandalwood
• Brightening anti-oxidant Hunza Apricot Extract
• Retexturizing Chestnut Extract 

• After toner and emulsion, apply evenly across face
• After product is absorbed completely, leave treatment overnight and rinse off in the morning
• Use once or twice a week

Product comes in nice and simple packaging. Good size - 80ml, as you need to use very little of product per application, it will last you a good while.
I would prefer product to come in with pump container, it would have been less messy and would keep bacteria away.

Cream has gel texture and you can tell right away that it will do a great job keeping skin hydrated. Absorbs quite quick, not as quick as I was expecting it to for a night cream/mask though. I would suggest to apply it little while before you go to bed if you don't want the product to treat your pillow too.
I found the scent to be too strong for my liking, especially for night cream. I would like the product more if it would come in scent free version.

I have used product for couple of weeks twice a week now and I really think it does a great job hydrating my face in this transition season.
I would think about purchasing it in future too if it would come in a scent free option. I really like how easy it is to use it and results it gives, but I just can't get over the strong scent it has.
Hopefully by the time I'm finished with this packaging, there will be options to choose from.

I would recommend the product, as it really works great and is also very affordable.
If you want to give this and bunch of other great Laneige products a try, visit Sephora store and get your hands on them.

*http://www.us.laneige.com/laneige-story/laneige-story.html

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