Clinique Bonus Time at Holt Renfrew

Canadians - It's Clinique Bonus Time!

Retailer: Holt Renfrew
Minimum amount you need to spend: $35.00 CAD (before taxes)
Duration: now until June 6, 2010


What You Get:
- High impact Mascara in Black
- Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
- Even Better Skin Correcting Moisturizing SPF 20
- Long Last Lipstick in a Different Grape and Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 in Clearly Pink on a Clinique key chain
- Redness Solutions Instant Relief Mineral Powder with Brush
- Rinse-Off Eye Makeup Solvent
- Different Lipstick in Raspberry Glace
- Clinique foldover mirror
- Milly for Clinique cosmetics bag

image: e-flyer

NEW Product Line: Lise Watier Neon Love

(From the press release) "For Summer 2010, the Lise Watier Neon Love collection lets loose and dives into a fantastic world of vivid colour, a place that blurs the lines between dream and reality.

This summer, go bold with neons – and not just on your fingernails! Dare to create a punchy, potent look with exuberant hues. Shades of the 80s, but brighter, fresher, freer: intense acid pastels like shimmering lime, bubblegum pink, and icy aqua, teamed with more neutral, sometimes darker tones that balance the palette’s brilliance."

Quator Neon Love Eyeshadow Quartet, $35 CAD
Two wildly seductive incarnations, each with 4 eyeshadows that work in perfect
harmony. The season’s palettes are imbued with rich tones and shimmering finishes. As always, Lise Watier shadows are satiny-textured and easy to apply, gently formulated and paraben-free. Limited edition. Available from May to July inclusively.
- Shine: a foursome of shadows with super-saturated pigments. Brighten the
lids with iridescent lime-green, frosted pinkish-white, shocking pink and incandescent taupe
- Bronze: features a gold-tinged sun yellow, a soft coral, a warm brown that’s both muted and shimmery, and an amber tangerine

SOLO Eyeshadows, $17.00 CAD
The SOLO eyeshadow family by Lise Watier adds 3new shades to the regular line-up: a trio of delectable sorbet flavours that share a sublime affinity with the Neon Love trend.
- Blanc Neige: snowy white with frosted accents
- Orange Crush: an electric fruity hue
- Bleu Curacao: an icy aqua

Eye Shine, $16.00 CAD
These timeless favourites are renewed in 3 brilliant shades, making a fleeting appearance for the season. Eyeliners with an ultra-metallic finish and creamy texture that glide on for a perfectly contoured eye. Limited edition. Available from May to July inclusively.
- White: the misty snow-white makes summer’s wild fluorescents really pop. The unique formula brightens the eye area (always remember the inside corner!) and is a great alternative to traditional, pale highlighting shadows.
- Lime: a metallic lime shade, as vivid and tonic as freshly squeezed citrus.
- Orange Cuivre: a 100% metallic orangey hue that's reminiscent of a blazing sunset, a color inspired by the fiery sun rays disappearing below the horizon.

Neon Lash & Line Glitter Duo, $19.00 CAD
Our beloved glitter liners have a new look and innovative new tube! The formula’s the same: water-based, non-streaking, long-wearing and, of course, 100% glitter! The difference is in the fabulous new applicator. Both a liner and a mascara, Neon Lash & Line Glitter Duo features an applicator to precisely line the lids and a high-definition brush to brighten the tips of the lashes with shimmery accents. This summer, rediscover 4 classic shades, available, just for this season, in a new tube that complies with your every whim. Limited edition. Available from May to July inclusively.
- Sunshine (satin): a honeyed base shade with the glimmer of precious stones, gold, and bronze
- Opale (satin): a delicate pinkish-white base, at the heart of a glittering pastel rainbow
- Peacock: glitter particles in notes of
turquoise, blue, and tourmaline
- Fuchsia: loaded with vibrant fuchsia sparkles, with the subtlest hint of violet shimmer
- Lime: an effervescent formula of acid lime glitter

Duo Havana Bronze Evolution, $35.00 CAD
With the much-anticipated arrival of summer, this bronzing powder is the
indispensable tool for brightening the complexion, getting a sunless tan and an instant glow. Its innovative formula presents 3 options of shades that will evolve with you over time and adapt to the intensity of your tan. A lighter shade
to dive right into summer, a darker shade to enjoy the last days of summer or a combination of both shades to create a brand new shade halfway between the summer solstice and the fall equinox. The soft, silky texture of this loose powder blends easily into the skin and provides a natural, sun-kissed glow. Its mineral formula suits all skin types. Limited edition. Available from May to July inclusively.

Havana Duo Kiss & Glow, $35.00 CAD
The innovative packaging offers 2 products in 1 bottle: a shimmering body gel at the bottom, a creamy lip gloss at the top. The light, non-sticky and non-greasy texture of the shimmering gel blends into the skin to enhance your sun-kissed glow. Its precious golden glitters leaves skin bathed in shimmering highlights. The gel goes on effortlessly, sparkles all day long and washes off instantly with soap and water. Its delicate aroma is reminiscent of warm summer days with subtle notes of sweet coconut. Use alone for a total luminous look, or blend with moisturizer for a more understated effect. The spatula-applicator is perfect for an easy, mess-free application. The creamy-textured gloss dresses the lips in a warm, shiny hue – a bronze shade that makes for the perfect, natural, sunkissed look. Limited edition. Available from May to July inclusively.

Plumpissimo Le Gloss, $20.00 CAD
Plumpissimo Le Gloss hydrates and pampers lips with ultra-plumping softening agents. - Iridescent: a clear base infused with pearly rose and gold tints

Lip Kiss Crayon Gloss, $18.00 CAD
To celebrate the arrival of summer, Lise Watier decided to expand her collection with the introduction of Lip Kiss Crayon Gloss: super-shiny gloss, lightweight and non-sticky, in pencils that you can sharpen like a pencil! Rich in plant extracts, this product hydrates and nourishes lips while keeping them feeling comfortable all day. The shimmering, creamy texture and pencil format make for easy, precise application.
- Passion Fuchsia: deep and sensual fuchsia
- Bronze Romance: an amber hue, natural, shimmery
- Coral Desire: a soft coral, slightly translucent
- Tender Pink: a dusty rose

Neon Love Desirable, 50 ml $45.00 CAD
Fall under the spell of Neon Love Desirable, a new incarnation of the original fragrance for the summer season. Get whisked away in a sweet, flowering oasis, a sunny paradise. With delicious notes of lime, pineapple and coconut, this eau de toilette spray is like a true slice of summer. Its exotic floral heart unfurls on sandalwood and musk undertones. A luminous, elegant treat for the senses. A vibrant, sophisticated explosion of sunny notes. Limited edition. Available from May to July inclusively.

images: press release

Product Review: LillyPilly Eucalyptus with Nerolina Hand & Body Creme

Reviewer: Cinnamon Kitten

Brand: LillyPilly
Name: : Eucalyptus with Nerolina Hand & Body Creme
Size: 50 ml / 1.7 fl. oz.
Price: $9.99 USD

I've recently discovered the lovely Australian brand, LillyPilly and am excited to start trying more of their products

The Hand & Body Creme has "the refreshing and cooling properties of natural Eucalyptus. The subtle menthol aroma blended with the lavender and lilac undertones of Nerolina oil works together to invigorate your senses and leave your skin soft, smooth and hydrated. Enriched with vitamins A & E, omega oils and Aloe Vera." (from the website)

To learn more about LillyPilly or to order their products, check out their website at www.lillypilly.net.au.

To Purr About:
- super light scent is barely noticeable
- not greasy
- extremely moisturizing and absorbs very quickly

Claws Out:
- none really

Final Comments:
I love this cream! It's very light, has very little fragrance and is so effective. It takes nothing to rub in and absorbs very quickly, leaving my skin moisturized, but not greasy at all.

My skin feels great after using this.

The only drawback is that the price is a little high for 50 ml. Considering most of the body creams I use come in larger volumes, I have to ration the cream and so have been using most of it on hands and elbows/knees.

Rating (out of 5):

Disclosure: A free sample of this product was received by Cinnamon Kitten

image: lillypilly.net.au

Product Review: Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream

Reviewer: Suziesaurus

Brand: Olay
Name: : Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream
Size: 50 ml
Price: $36.00 CAD

I have tried a few Olay products with positive results, so I decided to try their new Regenerist line.

From Olay’s website: "The result of over 50 years of Olay research, this luxurious cream has the highest concentration of our signature amino-peptide complex infused with intracellular fortifier and a touch of precious marine proteins.

Intracellular hydration regenerates skin’s appearance by improving volume and shape across skin’s 10 million surface cells, progressively firming to help:

• Firm the appearance of sagging-prone areas, even the jaw line
• Smooth skin’s surface
• Restore elasticity"

To Purr About:
- super moisturizing and left my skin feeling plump, soft and amazing
- did not irritate my super sensitive skin
- had a pleasant (not overpowering) smell

Claws Out:
- none really

Final Comments:
Although I don’t require much "firming" of my skin at this time in my life, I did try this product as my night time moisturizer.

I don’t think I would use this as a day time moisturizer for several reasons: it would too heavy, would probably interfere with my make-up application and does not have any SPF. I would however definitely use this as a night time moisturizer, especially in the dry winter months.

It left my skin super moisturized and looking healthy and is priced quite reasonably for such a heavy-duty cream. I can’t say anything towards the "firming" properties of this cream, but while using it my wrinkles did stay at bay which is always a good thing.

My only comment against this product is that it comes in a jar format. I’m beginning to really like the pump dispensers as it seems more hygienic and reduces the likelihood of any germs on my fingers from contaminating the rest of the contents.

Rating (out of 5):

Disclosure: A free sample of this product was received by Cinnamon Kitten

image: olay.ca

NEW Product Line: MAC Pret-a-Papier

"Craft-paper couture - an inspired idea cut like a pattern and whipped up into a seamless spectrum of parchment-to-vellum beiges with an occasional, clever colour spill, coral among the most au courant. Avec Prêt-à-Papier, a new couture star is born!" (from the website)


Eye Shadow, 1.5 g / 0.05 us oz, $17.50 CAD
Highly-pigmented powder. Applies evenly, blends well.
- Bamboo (matte): a light golden beige with peachy undertones
- Tissueweight: frosted pale peach
- Cut to Fit: frosted red bronze
- Memorabilia: dirty purple
- Gazette Grey: dark green grey with gold pearl

Chromagraphic Pencil, 1.36 g / 0.04 US oz, $17.50 CAD
A creamy, soft-point pencil ideal for use as a liner, or to outline and define designs. Provides a bold, intensely smooth application with a well-defined, pigment-rich line.
- NC15/NW20
- NW25/NC30

Impeccable Brow Pencil, 1 g / 0.03 US oz, $18.00 CAD
A classic creamy, long-wearing brow pencil, with an easy-to-sharpen point. Fills in, defines, and colours with precision. Provides a natural matte finish. Makes the brows look impeccable.
- Taupe: mid-tone dirty taupe
- Dirty Blonde: cool light brown

Paint Pot, 5 g / 0.17 fl oz, $20.00 CAD
A highly pigmented eye colour that goes on creamy but dries to an intense, vibrant finish. The next generation of a popular MAC formula, Paint Pots maintain all the intense traits of its inspiration. Long-wearing, colourfast. Creates seamless coverage without weight or caking. Blends smoothly over the lids. Cream-based.
- Groundwork (satin): mid-tone neutral taupe
- Coral Crepe (satin): soft coral

Studio Fix Lash, 7 g / 0.24 US oz, $15.50 CAD
Dramatically defines lashes to provide the sweep and definition that make lashes pop. The new lightweight mousse has a colour-rich formula that gives smoother coverage. Applies with a specially designed moulded brush that singles out lashes to provide them with fast, root-to-tip coverage.
- Black Fix: black


Lipstick, 3 g / 0.1 oz, $16.50 CAD
Colour plus texture for the lips.
- Archetype (lustre): sheer light gold
- Dressmaker (lustre): creamy light peach coral
- Made to Order (lustre): creamy midtone dirty coral
- Kraft (amplified): creamy midtone brown

Tinted Lipglass, 4.8 g / 0.17 us oz, $16.50 CAD
A unique lip gloss that can create a high gloss, glass-like finish or a subtle sheen. Designed to be worn on its own, over Lip Pencil or Lipstick, Tinted Lipglass is the perfect product for creating shine that lasts. It's pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic colour. It contains Jojoba Oil to help soften and condition the lips. Tinted Lipglass is packaged in a convenient bottle with a sponge tip applicator that provides a quick, smooth, even application.
- C-Thru (cream): soft peached-beige with shimmer
- Fold and Tuck: midtone bright coral with soft pearl
- Pret-a-Papier: dark reddened bronze with pearl

Powder Blush, 6 g / 0.21 us oz, $22.00 CAD
Colour for the cheeks and face.
- Instant Chic: mid-tone muted coral
- Garb: light golden suntan

Mineralize Blush (Duo), 3.5 g / 0.11 US oz, $27.50 CAD
A limited-edition Mineralize Blush featuring 2 shades swirled into an abstract pattern. Delivers the sheer colour and soft, dimensional pearl finish of all MAC Mineralize powder formulas.
- Light Over Dark: orange yellow melange / deep brown

Nail Lacquer, 10 ml / 0.34 us oz / $14.50 CAD
Revolutionary new high gloss formula. Provides no-streak/no-chip finish. Contains conditioners and UV protection.
- Brown Bag: midtone warm dirty beige
- Originality: sparkly copper bronze

images: maccosmetics.com

Product Review: Skindinavia Summer Moisturizer

Reviewer: Cinnamon Kitten

Brand: Skindinavia
Name: : Summer Moisturizer
Size: 4 fl oz / 118 ml
Price: $39.00 USD

Skindinavia has just launched a new moisturizer for the summer, a mist-able solution to heavy cream moisturizers. The Summer Moisturizer is a spray moisturizer with SPF 8.

From the press release: "Perfect for summer weather, or year round for those with oily / combination skin, this delicate and breathable mist offers all-day hydration that absorbs instantly without an oily residue. Summer Moisturizer primes skin and helps keep makeup in place and its simple spray application allows for use anywhere."

To Purr About:
- incredibly light, watery moisturizer that absorbs super-fast
- lovely moisturization without any greasiness
- does help prime my skin for makeup application
- very little goes a long way
- another light layer of SPF for my face

Claws Out:
- I can't get used to the spray, so it's a little messy in application
- my skin is still a little dry from the winter and this moisturizer isn't hydrating enough right now

Final Comments:
This moisturizer is so different from any other facial moisturizer I've ever used. It's a light, watery spray that gets instantly absorbed and leaves my skin hydrated and primed for makeup.

The only drawback is that I can't get used to the spray. I have to cover my eyes to apply it and it gets kind of everywhere. After a few sprays, I usually spread it around with my fingers until every part of my face is covered.

It's a great, light moisturizer and the SPF is a bonus. Because it's so light, a little goes a long way.

I just wish I could figure out a better way to apply this without getting it all over the place!

Rating (out of 5):

Disclosure: A free sample of this product was received by Cinnamon Kitten

image: press release

NEW Product: NARS Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment

Brand: NARS
Name: Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment
Size: n/a
Price: $25 USD

Oh, this is perfect! After the disappointing news that MAC had cancelled my favourite Slimshine Lipsticks, I've just found out that NARS has launched a very similar looking lip product - hope it's just as silky smooth as MAC's! I can't wait to hit Sephora to give these a look!

NARS Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment nourishes, hydrates and protects chapped lips while providing color in a range of six deliciously sexy and subtly-tinted colors. The product boasts an array of ingredients such as Wild Mango Butter, Vitamin E, Polar Berries and Açai Oil- providing the perfect antidote to dry, chapped lips from winter. It also has SPF 15 to protect your lips from the sun.

Available in 6 lovely shades:
- Aurore: seashell pink tint
- Greta: mauve tint
- Paloma: cantaloupe tint
- Lara: pastel pink tint
- Angélique: strawberry tint
- Bianca: pearl tint

image: press release

Product Review: bodycology Body Mist

Reviewer: Cinnamon Kitten

Brand: bodycology
Name: : Body Mist
Size: 8 oz.
Price: $4.99 USD

Scent Tried: Cherry Blossom

A lovely and light body mist with aloe vera that hydrates the skin and leaves a light, summery scent.

Also available in:
- BerryPear
- Brown Sugar Vanilla
- Coconut Lime
- Cucumber Melon
- Fresh Waters
- Sweet Petals
- Midnight Garden
- Vanilla Cupcake
- White Gardenia

To Purr About:
- lovely Cherry Blossom fragrance
- mist is nice and cooling
- very good value

Claws Out:
- scent is a little strong to be able to use too much at once

Final Comments:
I love the scent of cherry blossoms and it's a favourite scent of mine during the summer months. So I was excited to try bodycology's latest body mist in Cherry Blossom. At a low price for a nice-sized bottle, it's a great deal. I love the cooling mist and the fragrance is really sweet, but it's quite strong so only a little spray is enough to leave a lasting scent. I find the scent a little overpowering if I use too much of it so a little goes a long way with this!

I'd love to try some of the other scents available from bodycology!

Rating (out of 5):

Disclosure: A free sample of this product was received by Cinnamon Kitten

image: bodycology.com

Product Review: Lise Watier Resist-Age Reenergizing Night Creme

Reviewer: Cinnamon Kitten

Brand: Lise Watier
Name: : Resist-Age Reenergizing Night Creme
Size: 50 ml
Price: $58.00 CAD

Developed to complement the other products in the Lise Watier Resist-Age line (the Metamulsion Serum and the Youth-Extender Day Fluid), the Reenergizing Night Creme "stimulates cell repair and revives tired skin to give it a smoother, more rested appearance". (from the press release)

The formula:
- contains to parabens
- includes sweet almond oil, shea butter and glycerine
- contains DNA Protector and Phytoamine NRG Complex
- is recommended for normal and combinationskin

To Purr About:
- light formula absorbs quickly
- light fragrance isn't too sweet
- easy to use pump packaging
- a little goes a long way
- skin felt moisturized

Claws Out:
- quite expensive for the amount you get
- not as moisturizing as other night creams I've tried

Final Comments:
I liked this product because it was extremely light and quick absorbing, but still moisturized my skin and kept it from feeling dry. It's quite expensive, so it's a good thing that you don't need very much to cover your face/neck area and the pump packaging is conveninent. I'm used to my night creams being very rich, so this is very light in comparison and I wasn't sure what to think. It does keep my face moisturized, but is probably better in the summer than in the winter (when my face is extra dry).

I have found my skin feeling slightly more...supple (not sure who else to describe it) and the dryness I was experiencing earlier last month has gone. I haven't switched my day cream so I have a tendency to think that this Lise Watier product contributed to the increase in moisture in my facial skin.

Rating (out of 5):

Disclosure: A free sample of this product was received by Cinnamon Kitten

image: press release

NEW Product: Dr. Teal’s Peppermint Foot Soak

Brand: Dr. Teal's
Name: Peppermint Foot Soak
Size: n/a
Price: approximately $3.99 USD

My poor feet do quite a bit of walking and I probably don't take care of them as much as I should. But now that I'm about to shed boots and shoes for sandals and flip flops...I think it's time to make sure my feet are comfortable and ready to face the warmer weather as well!

And as the old saying goes, when your feet hurt, your whole body hurts. Dr. Teal’s Therapeutic Solutions has just launched their newest soak with ingredients that favor the feet.

Dr. Teal’s combines the power of its best-selling Epsom Salt Soaking Solution with the naturally soothing effects of Peppermint, for the ultimate relief of tired and achy feet. Dr. Teal’s Peppermint Foot Soak is an Epsom Salt based formula infused with foot friendly Peppermint essential oil, Menthol, a natural derivative of peppermint with cooling effects, and the added bonus of baking soda to address and prevent foot odor.

image: press release

Elizabeth Arden Bonus Time at The Bay

Canadians - It's Elizabeth Arden Bonus Time!

Retailer: The Bay
Minimum amount you need to spend: $38.00 CAD (before taxes)
Duration: May 5-23, 2010
What You Get:
- deluxe makeup compact with 2 eyeshadows, 2 lipglosses and 1 cheekcolour
- Ceramide Plump Perfect Lipstick in Perfect Cinnamon
- Ceramide Lash Extension Treatment Mascara in Black
- Pretty Eau de Parfum Spray, 10 ml
- sleek black cosmetic bag

Your choice of 3-piece skincare:
- Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules Face/Throat, 7 pieces
- Ceramide Moisture Network Night Cream, 7 ml
- Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Lift & Firm Moisture Cream SPF 30, 7.5 ml

OR

- Prevage Day Ultra Protection Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF 30, 5 ml
- Prevage Eye Anti-Aging Moisturizing Treatment, 5 ml
- Prevage Anti-Aging Night Cream, 7 ml

image: hbc.com

Product Reviewer: B. Kamins Booster Blue Rosacea-Targeted products

Reviewer: ShellySuperstar

Brand: B. Kamins
Name: : Booster Blue Rosacea-Targeted products
Size: varies
Price: varies

Seeing red? Try Booster Blue from B. Kamins

It’s quite fitting that my first post for Cinnamon Kitten comes just after April – Rosacea Awareness Month. I’ve never been officially diagnosed with the condition but I suffer with a lot of the symptoms; uneven, red blotchy skin, broken capillaries on my cheeks and I never where blush on my cheeks because my face is always flushed.

I’ve been looking for a product to cover the red on my cheeks and smooth my skin. For the past week, I have been using the Booster Blue Rosacea-Targeted products by B. Kamins:

- Soothing Skin Concentrate – 50 ml, $84 CAD
- Bio Maple Rosacea Cleanser – 237 ml, $41 CAD
- Moisturizer SPF – 62 g, $80 CAD

The line promises to "calm and sooth irritation, as well as cosmetically neutralize and reduce skin redness and blotchiness on rosacea type skin." I was quite sceptical...but when I stepped out of a hot shower after trying the Bio Maple Rosacea Cleanser and looked in the mirror – I was very pleasantly surprised. The normally blotchy red skin was calm and there was minimal redness. I continued with the rest of the products and was very impressed.

To Purr About:
- It instantly reduced the redness in my face, even after a hot shower – loved that!
- Soothing Skin Concentrate felt great and calmed my skin. Really nice to use under cover-up.
- Made in Canada

Claws Out:
- The Moisturizer Spf was quite thick and didn’t spread easily.
- The price is a bit steep for my pocketbook – but I loved the products.

Final Comments:
I really loved this line and was very happy with the results. I saw a noticeable improvement in the red on my face and neck within a week. So if you are sick of seeing red, I suggest you try the Booster Blue line from B. Kamins. It’s available in Canada at Sephora & Murale stores or online at www.bkamins.com

Rating (out of 5):

Disclosure: A free sample of this product was received by Cinnamon Kitten

image: bkamins.com

Welcome to our latest reviewer!

As regular readers know, most of the product reviews on this blog are done by either myself (Cinnamon Kitten) or my sister, Suziesaurus.

Once in a while, we're lucky to have some guest reviewers join us for a product review or two - usually friends, family members and once in a while, some readers send in their reviews (which is awesome, by the way!)

So I'd like to take this chance to welcome our latest (and hopefully regular) contributing product reviewer - ShellySuperstar (isn't that the greatest name?)! You'll soon see a couple of product reviews by ShellySuperstar here and with any luck, she'll have so much fun that she'll join us regularly!

Win a collection of Softlips Naturals products and a Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant! (US only)

UPDATE: Sorry, there was a problem with my Blogger account and comments weren't registering for some of my posts, including this one, so in the interest of fairness, I'm extending the deadline to enter this contest until May 10, 2010.

Want to win your own collection of Softlips Naturals products and a Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant? I thought so! Well, read on for more details!

Cinnamon Kitten readers have the opportunity to win the entire line-up of the new Softlips Natural products and 1 Certain Dri Anti-Perpirant - perfect for the hot summer weather just around the corner! (retail prize value: $37.92 USD)


The contest is open to US residents only - sorry fellow Canadians and other international readers!

To enter:
Leave a comment on this post telling me what your favourite Softlips product is. Never tried Softlips? Then tell me which Softlips Natural product you're most looking forward to trying if you win (you can read all about the products in this collection in my recent blog post). Don't forget to leave an email address where I can reach you if you win!

For extra chances to win:
Tweet about this contest (don't forget to use @CinnamonKitten so that I can see your Tweet). For each daily tweet I'll give you one extra entry!

Notes:
Contest ends May 10, 2010.
Winner will be announced on this blog shortly following.

NEW Product: NARS Pro-Prime

Brand: NARS
Name: Pro-Prime

I've tried several primers now and have several favourite ones, including Quo, Smashbox and Urban Decay's super-popular Eyeshadow Primer Potion. But my absolute favourite is NARS. (Still disappointed that my favourite NARS Primer with SPF isn't available in Canada so I have to settle for the non-SPF version).

So, of course, I'm super excited to hear that NARS is launching new Pro-Prime products!

Skin Smoothing Face Prep, $30 USD
A multi-use product which can be used before primer to create a flawlessly
matte finish or used throughout the day to combat shineThe formula boasts a film-former and anticaking agents that create a temporary barrier for even skin surface. Apply with fingertips to fine lines, large pores, or rough spots for an instant smoothing effect. For all skin types. Dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested. Fragrance free. Non-comedogenic.

Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, $24 USD
A lightweight primer that creates a seamless canvas that keeps cream and powder colour looking brilliant, fresh and just-applied, all day. A polymer and mineral powder blend creates a firm grip on colour ensuring hours of gorgeous wear. Fortified with special deep-sea and antioxidant rice extracts, the Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base dries on contact and keeps the delicate eyelid smooth and prepared for colour
application, while intensifying pigment. For all skin types. Dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested. Fragrance free.

image: press release