Product Review: Softlips Pure Honeydew

Reviewer: Cinnamon Kitten

Brand: Softlips
Name: Pure Honeydew
Size: 0.07 oz / 2 goz
Price: n/a

"Softlips Pure honeydew is certified organic and 100% natural. The premium, organic ingredients provide a silky-smooth, eco-friendly lip conditioner for softer, healthier lips."

- a blend of organic oils, beeswax and shea butter
- vitamin E and mineral-rich cucumber extract
- 100% natural honeydew flavour
- free of pesticides, harsh chemicals and parabens
- gluten-free
- cruelty-free
- certified organic by VOF

To Purr About:
- I love the scnet of honeydew, and this product has a realistic honeydew scent
- very moisturizing
- leaves a light glossy sheen on my lips
- doesn't irritate my lips at all

Claws Out:
- doesn't last very long on my lips

Final Comments:
I was really excited to try this lip balm. I have always liked the Softlips brand, and I love the sleek look of their lip balms, so when they came out with a honeydew scent, and one that is so natural, I had high hopes. This lip balm delivers all the moisturizing that I've come to expect from Softlips, plus a realistic honeydew scent. Great lip balm, all round.

Rating (out of 5):




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Estee Lauder Bonus Time at Holt Renfrew

Canadians - It's Estee Lauder Bonus Time!

Retailer: Holt Renfrew
Minimum amount you need to spend: $55.00 CAD (before taxes)
Duration: Feb. 4-22, 2009

What You Get:
- Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lifting Cream, 14-day supply
- Re-Nutriv Intensive Softening Lotion, 50 ml
- Estee Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Woodland Berry
- a gold-fluted Eyeshadow/Blush compact featuring 6 Pure Colour EyeShadows (the Sand Quad shades complimented with Cinnamon and Honey Drop)
- Estee Lauder Signature Silky Powder Blush in Nude Rose
- Estee Lauder Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara in Black
- exclusive tote and cosmetics bag

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NEW Product Line: MAC Hello Kitty

"The icon adored by millions around the world is causing a commotion with our special, limited-edition collection of colour, finishes, glitter and shine, and a fanciful range of exclusive, It-Kitty accessories: the season's most sought-after collectibles!" (description from MAC site)

I'm heading straight to the MAC counter tomorrow to pick at least one item from this amazing collection. The only problem will be keeping myself from spending a fortune on the super-cute accessories and makeup!

The MAC Hello Kitty collection is actually broken up into 2 sub-collections (Mild and Wild) but I've combined both collections here to make it easier to list.


Hello Kitty Eye Shadow x 4, $46.00 CAD
Four eye shadows, including 3 new limited edition shades - in a shiny black Hello Kitty compact featuring her iconic image with pink bow on the front. Limited edition.
MILD
- Lucky Tom
WILD
- Too Dolly

Pigment, 7.5 g / 0.26 us oz, $23.50 CAD
Pigment is a highly concentrated loose colour powder that contains ingredients to help it adhere to the skin. Use to create a subtle wash of colour or an intense effect. Pigment does not streak or cake, is easy to blend and long-lasting.
WILD
- Deep Blue Green (pearl): rich, deep bluish green
- Milk (frost): frosty pale silvery pink

Glitter Eye Liner, $20.00 CAD
A glitter liner that goes on fluidly, evenly to sparkle the eyes with micro-fine glitter.
MILD
- Girl Groove: clear/white teal reflects and multi-dimensional pearl
- Kitty Power: pink with multi-dimensional glitter
- Glitterpuss: orangey bronze with multi-dimensional glitter
- Her Glitz: blackened gold with multi-dimensional pearl

Hello Kitty Lash, $14.00 CAD
MILD
Exclusively created for the Hello Kitty collection, a half-lash with criss-cross overlapping effect on the outer corner. Provides the look of big, wide "kitten eyes." Limited edition.

Lipstick, 3 g / 0.1 us oz, $16.50 CAD
Limited edition Hello Kitty Lipstick featuring shiny black casing with Hello Kitty figure on a pop art pattern background. Cap features the logos of both MAC and Hello Kitty in this collection’s signature pink.
MILD
- Fresh Brew (lustre): creamed coffee
- Big Bow (glaze): sheer bright intense blue pink
- Cute-Ster (lustre): sheer peachy pink with pearl
WILD
- Most Popular (lustre): sheer deep berry
- Strayin' (frost): frosty mid-tone mint
- Fashion Mews (glaze): sheer pale lavender

Lipglass, 4.8 g / 0.17 oz, $16.50 CAD
Limited edition Hello Kitty Lipglass featuring a shiny black cap with Hello Kitty figure on a pop art pattern background. The vial features the logos of both MAC and Hello Kitty in this collection’s signature pink.
MILD
- Sweet Strawberry: sheery berry with blue pearl
- Nice to be Nice: sheer bright intense orange with pearl
- Mimmy: light creamy pink with pink and gold pearl
WILD
- Fast Friends: sheer bright intense purple with pearl
- She Loves Candy: pale blue pink with gold pearl
- Nice Kitty: sheer neon pink with blue pearl

Tinted Lip Conditioner, 15 ml / 0.5 us fl oz, $17.50 CAD
Limited edition Hello Kitty Tinted Lip Conditioner featuring a shiny black cap with the Hello Kitty figure on a pop-art pattern background.
MILD
- Popster: lively coral pink
WILD
- Pink Fish: soft neutral pink


Beauty Powder Blush, 10 g / 0.35 us oz, $22.00 CAD
A limited edition Beauty Powder Blush in a shiny black window-style compact. Features both MAC and Hello Kitty logos in pink.
MILD
- Fun & Games: soft orange peach
WILD
- Tippy: mid-tone blue pink

Beauty Powder, 10 g / 0.35 us oz, $22.00 CAD
A limited edition Beauty Powder in a shiny black compact featuring the logos of both MAC and Hello Kitty.
MILD
- Tahitian Sand: soft coral peach
WILD
- Pretty Baby: soft sunny pink with gold

Glitter, 7.5 g / 0.26 us oz, $23.50 CAD
MAC Glitter can be applied directly to the skin or combined with products to create high-level glitter and sparkle effects on all areas of the face, skin and hair.
WILD
- Reflects Very Pink (frost): sparkling fuchsia pink
- Reflects Blue (frost): sparkling blue

Nail Lacquer, 10 ml / 0.34 us oz, $13.00 CAD
Limited edition shades of Nail Lacquer in a bottle featuring Hello Kitty and MAC and Hello Kitty logos.
WILD
- Vestral White (cream): creamy white
- On the Prowl (cream): light creamy grey
- Something About Pink (cream): blue pink fuchsia

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Product Review: eos Ultra Moisturizing Shave Cream

Reviewer: Cinnamon Kitten

Brand: eos
Name: Ultra Moisturizing Shave Cream
Size: n/a
Price: $4.99 USD

Scent Tried: Vanilla Bliss

I've always used the typical drug-store shave creams, so I had never given a thought to trying something different in that aspect of my beauty routine. I wish I had given it more thought sooner!

Eos (the Evolution Of Smooth) offers an moisturizing cream that "shaves closer and leaves your skin smooth long after you shave."

- so moisturizing, you can shave wet or dry
- non-foaming cream enriched with natural aloe, oat, and shea butter soothes while boosting skin's moisture level
- Antioxidant vitamins E & C help skin look radiantly healthy
- comes in a soft-touch recyclable bottle that won't leave a rust ring in your tub.

Comes in some great scents, which is a great departure than the ones I've been used to:
- pomegranate raspberry
- lavender jasmine
- island blue
- cucumber melon
- vanilla bliss
- sensitive - fragrance free

To Purr About:
- the cream comes out thick and smoothes onto legs easily
- left my legs moisturized after shaving, not drying at all
- lovely smell
- I absolutely adore the rubbery, non-slip packaging - because there's no metal parts, it doesn't leave that rusty ring all normal cans do! Plus it's easy to grip in the shower

Claws Out:
- none really

Final Comments:
I love the thick, moisturizing shaving cream and the I love even more the amazing rubber packaging. I've been looking for something like this forever! Something that doesn't leave that ugly rust-ring on my shower shelf. The cream is nice and thick and leaves my legs soft after shaving.

Rating (out of 5):




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Oh, I Can't Wait!

I went over to the MAC site to check out their new collections and look what popped up on the screen!


A Hello Kitty MAC collection? Oh, who's going to be able to resist this??? It's going to debut in mid-February, so I'll be sure to post details as soon as I get more details!

Clinique Bonus Time at The Bay

Canadians - It's Clinique Bonus Time! (Thank goodness, as I totally need an eye cream!)

Retailer: The Bay
Minimum amount you need to spend: $26.50 CAD (before taxes)
Duration: Feb. 4-22, 2009

You get your choice of two different Gifts!


Air Kiss includes: (pictured on the left)
- Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, 30 ml
- Different Lipstick in Raspberry Glace, 4 g
- Lash Doubling Mascara in Black, 4 g
- Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 in Air Kiss, 2.3 ml
7-Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula, 50 ml
- Fresh Bloom Allover Colour in Peony with promo Blush Brush, 1.8 g
- cosmetics bag

Black Honey includes: (pictured on the right)
- Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, 30 ml
- Almost Lipstick in Black Honey, 1.4 g
- Lash Doubling Mascara in Black, 4 g
- Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 in Bonfire, 2.3 ml
7-Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula, 50 ml
- Fresh Bloom Allover Colour in Almond Blossom with promo Blush Brush, 1.8 g
- cosmetics bag

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Product Review: Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Optimism Bright Blossoms Body Lotion

Reviewer: Cinnamon Kitten

Brand: Bath & Body Works
Name: Aromatherapy Optimism Bright Blossoms Body Lotion
Size: 6.5 fl oz
Price: $13 CAD

Part of Bath & Body Work's new line, Aromatherapy Optimism, their body lotion promises to keep skin soft and moisturized while a blend of Jasmine, Tuberose and Mate uplifts your spirit.

To Purr About:
- amazingly light, almost citrus smell, that's wonderful
- lotion is light and absorbs quickly
- left my skin moisturized and soft
- the fragrance lingers and lasts quite a long time

Claws Out:
- the lotion isn't super-moisturizing enough for a Candian winter, but is probably good for other climates or the spring & summertime

Final Comments:
The lotion is satisfactory and does absorb quickly and leaves skin moisturized, but for me, what makes this lotion great is the smell. It's wonderful - light, citrusy and I can't stop smelling my arm whenever I use this lotion because I really like the smell. Perhaps it's the aromatherapy at work, but I do love the smell and it makes me feel good.

Rating (out of 5):




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NEW Product Line: Lise Watier Savanna Dream

"...inspired by the untamed nature of the African plains, Savanna Dream is a palette of neutral, contemporary colours...features shades of ivory, faded khaki and amber taupe, complemented by delicate pinks and blushing peaches."

With fun, animal-print packaging, this collection helps create a healthy glowing complexion and a soft, refined look.

Savanna Dream Quartet, $35 CAD
A foursome of artfully combined shades to emphasize eyes with a natural, sophisticated look. Nestled in a zebra-striped compact, the season's colours are soft, light and sheer. With a silky, easy-to-apply texture, these eyeshadows are gentle and free of preservatives. The quartet is composed of a light, neutral beige, a satiny taupe, a delicately pearlized pink and a soft, pearly khaki. Limited Edition.


Savanna Dream Duos, $24 CAD
Another new product this season. Inspired by wildlife camouflage patterns, the multi-coloured powders are baked in ceramic to guarantee a fine, lightweight and richly pigmented texture. Limited Edition.
Available in 2 versions:
- Sunny Bronze: a mix of pearly peach, luminous white and golden brown
- Golden Khaki: a soft lime, ivory and smoky khaki


Satellite Radiance Bronzing Powder, $29 CAD
A new interpretation of a classic. A mosaic of 5 pressed bronzing powders that are ideal between seasons or for medium skin tones. Formulated with ultra-fine reflective pigments, this brushes on easily and quickly for a healthy, sunless glow.

Lipsticks, $18 CAD
Two luscious new shades are added to the Rouges Gourmand collection.
- Cranapple: pink with the faintest hint of blue - easy to wear and go-everywhere
- Soft Cherry: orangey-red with a touch of subtle bronze hints.

Wow Savanna Dream Gloss, $18 CAD
A sparkling, coppery gloss that can be worn alone or over your favourite red. Sheathed in a black and gold zebra-stribed tube, it's the season's most exotic accessory for lips. Limited edition.


Soft Pink Waterproof Lipliner, $15 CAD
A lipliner that goes beautifully with every pink shade of Lise Watier lipstick. Without a hint of orange or blue, this soft pink defines lip contours and blends flawlessly with your chosen colour.

images: press kit

NEW Product Line: Herbal Essences Hydralicious Shampoos & Conditioners

Herbal Essences introduces a new collection called Hydralicious that features 3 new shampoos and 3 new conditioners. The shampoos have hydrating "swirls" that are actually 2 different formulas that combine to moisturize and bring out the best in your hair: clear swirls clean and opaque swirls leave hair conditioned and soft.


Hydralicious Featherweight
Created for hair that needs body, as well as hydration. The shampoo includes a conditioning polymer called a coacervate forming polymer which acts like a butterfly net to provide coverage on the hair to leave it hydrated but not weighed down. Scented with a fusion of water lily nectar and passion fruit.

Hydralicious Self-Targeting
Scented with a lovely fusion of red vanilla and whipped aloe, this product is formulated with a Liquid Crystal polmer, which targets and adheres to drier hair surfaces. By giving extra conditioning to areas in need, like dry ends, hair is left hydrated, smooth and shiny.

Hydralicious Reconditioning
Created for dry, damaged, frizzy hair that needs extra conditioning. It combines the technology of a coacervate forming polymer and Liquid Crystal polymer to provide protection against key sources of dehydration such as colouring and heat damage. Scented with shea leaf and Hawaiian sea silk.

Available at retailers across Canada, these shampoos and conditioners sell for approximately $3.99 for a 300 mL shampoo and approximately $3.99 for a 300 mL conditioner.

images: press kit

Product Review: Anastasia Brow Enhancing Serum

Reviewer: Suziesaurus

Brand: Anastasia
Name: Brow Enhancing Serum
Size: 4.80 g
Price: approx. $35 CAD

After trying Anastasia’s Eye Light Shimmer I loved it so much made it part of my daily make-up routine.

Anastasia’s Brown Enhancing Serum is "designed to condition, repair, and restore the eyebrows."

To Purr About:
- colorless and odorless
- not greasy
- easy to apply
- can`t tell that it`s there
- saw a little brow enhancement over a prolonged period of use

Claws Out:
- doesn’t seem to promote brow growth where there isn’t any

Final Comments:
I applied this product twice a day for about a month, but it’s hard for me to determine if it’s working well of it it’s just my mind playing tricks on me. It’s great because you can’t tell that it’s there, so you can wear it during the day. And I do think I see some additional brow growth and some brow enhancement. Unfortunately I’m not seeing the additional brow growth where I’d like to see it, which is where there is no growth presently.

Rating (out of 5):

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