NEW Product Line: Sabon Organic

Founded in Israel in 1997, Sabon is now a worldwide boutique store, selling natural based soaps, bath and beauty products that focus on aromatherapy and the benefits of the Dead Sea. Sabon has over 75 stores in Italy, Belgium, Romania, Polan, Holland, Israel, Japan, Canada and the US.
You can learn more about Sabon's other products at their American website: http://www.sabonnyc.com/

Sabon has recently introduced a new line of products to their collections: the Organic Line. Based on medicinal plants, the Sabon Organic Line is paraben-free, sulfate-free, not tested on animals and includes organically graown natural ingredients and various plant extracts from the Swiss Alps.

The stunning packaging is manufactured using environmental friendly methods and materials.

Organic Day Cream, 1.75 fl oz, $39 USD
An active cream to nourish and restore skin's moisture level with a combination of macadamia nut oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, shea butter and aloe vera, along with a blend of medicinal plants. Suitable for normal to dry skin.

Organic Face Serum, 1.05 fl oz, $49 USD
A highly concentrated serum that contains macadamia nut oil, a unique blend of medicinal plants, pure olive oil, jojoba oil, organic shea butter, aloe vera and vitamin E. Serum helps contribute to the skin's healthy texture, giving it vitality and elasticity. Suitable for normal to oily or comination skin.

Eye Lifting Serum, 1.05 fl oz, $39 USD
An organic serum that provides a lifting effect, instantly reducing the depth of wrinkles. A combination of sacred beans and acacia tree extract, this serum also contains high concentrations of medicinal plants from the Swiss Alps - Imperatoria, Marrubium, Edelweiss and Artemisia. Suitable for all skin types.

Organic Hand Cream, 2.11 fl oz, $18 USD
Based on organic shea butter and rich in organic extracts, this cream softens your hands and protects it from moisture loss. Also contains organic olive oil, macadamia nut oil, jojoba oil, aloe vera and vitamin E. Suitable for all skin types.

Organic Foot Cream, 2.11 fl oz, $15 USD
A unique formula of oils and extracts that leaves the skin on the soles of your feet soft and smooth. Based on organic shea butter with organic extracts like witch hazel. Suitable for all skin types.

Organic Butter Cream, 7.04 fl oz, $39 USD
A rich buttery body cream based on organic shea butter and vitamin E with a high concentration of essential organic plants from the Swiss Alps including Imperatoria, Marrubium, Edelweiss and Hyssopus. Particularly suitable for dry skin.

Organic Body Scub, 8.79 fl oz, $30 USD
Based on organic olive oil and enriched with Dead Sea minerals, this gentle peeling scrub removes dead skin cells and renews the skin, leaving it smooth, silky and moisturized. Suitable for all skin types.

Organic Olive Oil Soap, 3.5 oz, $10 USD
Lavender olive oil soap combines natural and organic ingredients. Based on organic olive oil with palm oil, coconut oil and lavender extract, this natural soap has excellent cleaning ability, but leaves the skin soft and moisturized. Suitable for all skin types.

images: sabonnyc.com

NEW Product Line: Lancome Tropiques Muse

Summer always brings out the bronzes, deep pinks and glowing skin. Lancome is introducting a new collection for summer - "Tropiques Muse"

Color Design, $48 CAD
Limited edition eye shadow quad with a designer's palette of finishes: from shimmer to sheen, metallic to matte. Micro-aired powder technology offers supreme smoothness and blendability in the sultriest new shades.
- Safari Escapade
- Coral Paradise

Oscillation Water-Resistant, $39 CAD
The 1st water resistant vibrating mascara by Lancôme. Enduringly extended, separated, multiplied lashes at the touch of a button. 7000 oscillations per minute, 18 hour retouch-free, lashes resist heat and humidity without smudging.
- Black

Juicy Tubes Pure, $21 CAD
Limited edition Juicy Tubes PURE is inspired by images in nature and the environmentally friendly carton is 100% recyclable material - a Lancôme first!
- Cherry Tree
- Rose Nectar
- Rose Water
- Sweet Soy

Tropiques Minerale - Loose, $47 CAD
Precious earths, exclusively selected for their luxurious silky texture and gentle quality, are layered with mineral pigments in this lightweight powder to mimic the true color of tanned skin. Suitable for all skin types. Talc-Free. Oil-Free. Fragrance-Free. Non-acnegenic. Non-drying. Allergy tested for safety.
- Natural Ambre
- Natural Cooper
- Natural Golden

Tropiques Minerale - Pressed, $47 CAD
Precious earths, exclusively selected for their luxurious silky texture and gentle quality, are layered with mineral pigments in this lightweight powder to mimic the true color of tanned skin. Suitable for all skin types. Talc-Free. Oil-Free. Fragrance-Free. Non-acnegenic. Non-drying. Allergy tested for safety.
- Natural Sunbath
- Natural Sunkiss
- Natural Suntan

Le Vernis, $21 CAD
Nail fortifier with keratin-booster. Color and shine stay true up to one week without chipping. For an ultra shock resistance. New contour-brush for a precise application.
- Exotique Kiss

Color Fever Shine, $31.50 CAD
Light reflecting pearls give translucent color and pure shine. Gliding and lightweight texture hydrates your lips for hours.
- Luminous Tropiques
- Natural Glimmer
- Nude Lustre
- Strikingly Bronze

Blush Subtil Botanic Glow, 6 g, $38.00 CAD
Formulated to glide on easily and last for hours.
- Botanic Glow

images: lancome.ca

Lancome Bonus Time at The Bay

Canadians - It's Lancome Bonus Time!

Retailer: The Bay
Minimum amount you need to spend: $45.00 CAD (before taxes)
Duration: July 9 to August 2, 2009


What You Get:
It's one of those ads where they don't list what you get and you have to make an educated guess based on the photo, but it looks like you get at least 2 lipsticks, a mascara, a 4-colour compact, a large tote and your choice of one of the following skincare products: High Resolution Refill-3X, Renergie Microlife R.A.R.E. or Absolue Premium Bx.

image: e-flyer

NEW Product: Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunblock Lotion SPF 60+

Brand:Neutrogena
Name: Pure & Free Baby Sunblock Lotion SPF 60+
Size: 3 fl. oz. tube
Price: approx. $12.99 CAD / $11 USD

I'm a huge advocate of sun protection and believe that it definitely should start young. And, also being a fan of Neutrogena's, this product is great for all the bouncing sun babies in your life!

Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunblock Lotion SPF 60+ provides superior broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection with Purescreen, a physical sunblock. Purescreen is fragrance free and contains titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, naturally-sourced sunscreen ingredients that are gentle on baby's delicate skin.

Other benefits:
- Hypoallergenic
- Oil-free & PABA-free
- Waterproof, sweatproof

image: http://www.neutrogena.com/

NEW Product Line: MAC Naked Honey

"Bees do it...now M·A·C does it! Honey, that is! Three aspects of golden warmth and sun-made sweetness for the body, layered with two honeycomb-derived fragrances. Complementary shades of High-Light Powder, Eye Shadow and Lipglass are all the buzz for summer." (description from MAC site)

I love honey. It's good for you and tastes so sweet! And now that the all-natural look is sweeping the runways and Hollywood, it's definitely time to make sure you have all the skin-tone shades you need for the summer (which, by the way, is the perfect time to show off the all-natural look!)


Eye Shadow, 1.5 g / 0.05 oz, $17.00 CAD
Highly-pigmented powder. Applies evenly, blends well.
- Creme de Miel: frosty light yellow gold
- Pollinator: mid-tone warm reddened peach with pearl
- Buckwheat: dark copper brown with multi-dimensional pearl

Tinted Lipglass, 4.8 g / 0.17 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.
- She's a Star: light neutral gold
- Queen Bee: Mid-tone apricot with multi-dimensional pearl
- Buzz: dark copper brown with multi-dimensional pearl

High-Light Powder, 10 g / 0.35 oz, $29.50 CAD
A High-Light Powder specially created for the Naked Honey collection. Features an embossed honeycomb pattern. Superfine, impeccably pearlized, it creates soft highlights on cheek, brow, shoulders – anywhere on the body. Limited edition.
- Honey Light: a light peachy gold with shimmer
- Golden Nectar: muted golden tan with gold shimmer


Naked Honey Skin Salve, 40 g / 1.41 us oz, $22.50 CAD
Formulated from organic beeswax, sunflower oil and other natural ingredients, this rich honey-scented and flavoured salve instantly moisturizes and helps recondition dry skin. Multi-purpose. Use everywhere. Limited edition.

Naked Honey Hand and Body Cream, 100 ml / 3.4 us fl oz, $27.00 CAD
A sensuous cream made from bio-converted honey and vitamin E derivatives. Absorbs quickly for skin-softening moisture. Conditions, nourishes, protects. Use on all areas where ultra-moisture is called for. Limited edition.

Naked Honey Body Wash, 100 ml / 3.4 us fl oz, $23.50 CAD
Formulated from bio-converted honey, this body wash cleanses the skin while providing the soothing and moisturizing benefits of lavender, narcissus, jasmine flower waxes and blue agave extracts. Provides a sensual, calming, cleansing experience. Limited edition.

Creations Hue: Naked Honey, 20 ml / 0.68 us fl oz, $32.00 CAD
An aromatic journey that traces honey’s fragrant heart back to summer’s sweetest blooms. Energy starts to buzz, spirits soar, light floral and woodsy notes float toward an electric finale. Sweet and sexy all the way. Limited edition.

Creations Hue: Africanimal, 20 ml / 0.68 us fl oz, $32.00 CAD
A scent that starts with a honey-ness that’s seductive and given its dash of pepper, not without spice. Add a dark kiss of bergamot and wood, and an aromatic orgy breaks out to create a scent that’s all-honey but far from sweet. Limited edition.

images: maccosmetics.com

NEW Product: eos Lip Balm Smooth Spheres and Sticks

Brand:eos
Name: Lip Balm Smooth Spheres and Sticks
Size: n/a
Price: approx. $3.29 USD

Made with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, shea butter and jojoba oil, these lip balms are packaged in a soft-to-the-touch packaging and come in a unique round or stick form.

Other nice points:
- 100% natural and USDA certified organic (made with 95% certified organic ingredients)
- petroleum-free and paraben-free
- soft-touch packaging in vibrant colours


lip balm smooth sphere is available in:
- honeysuckle honeydew
- summer fruit
- sweet mint


lip balm smooth stick is available in:
- vanilla bean
- pomegranate raspberry
- sweet mint

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

image: evolutionofsmooth.com

NEW Product: k. hall designs solid parfums

Brand:k. hall designs
Name: Solid Parums
Size: approx. 0.25 oz
Price: approx. $22 USD

A new collection of Solid Parfums, featuring k. hall designs' signature scents makes it easy for scent lovers to tote along their favourite smells in a long-lasting and subtle formula.

Scents available include:
- cypress/cassis
- driftwood
- Egyptian jasmine
- fig
- lavender
- lilac
- milk
- moss
- nag champa
- orange amber
- peony
- pomegranate
- sandalwood with vanilla
- tonic
- washed cotton

Hand-poured and made with a lend of beeswax, jojoba oil, essential and/or fragrance oils and vitamin E.

image: press release

NEW Product: Estee Lauder Pure White Linen Pink Coral

Brand: Estee Lauder
Name: Pure White Linen Pink Coral
Size & Price:
- 1.7 oz/50 ml Eau de Parfum Spray, $64.00 USD
- 3.4 oz/100 ml Eau de Parfum Spray, $84.00 USD
- 6.7 oz/200 ml Body Lotion $53.00 USD

Estee Lauder is adding to its collection of Pure White Linen fragrances with the introduction of Pure White Linen Pink Coral.

With a composition of Apple Blossoms, Waterfruits, Sweet Peas and Camelias blushed with Honeysuckle and Sandalwood, Pure White Linen Pink Coral is a scent that is feminine, peaceful and wonderfully pretty.

Housed in the same clean, graceful bottle as the collection’s two existing fragrances - Pure White Linen and Pure White Linen Light Breeze, this new addition is presented in a soft pink shade that is distinctly feminine.

Pure White Linen Pink Coral will join the rest of the Pure White Linen fragrance collection at Estee Lauder counters beginning July 2009.

image: press kit

Product Review: John Frieda Frizz-Ease Secret Weapon

Reviewer: Suziesaurus

Brand: John Frieda
Name: Frizz Ease: Secret Weapon Flawless Finishing Creme
Size: 115 ml
Price: approx. $7 CAD

From the John Freida website:
- "Instantly transform puffy, parched hair into ultra-glossy, smooth, supple texture
- Exceptional cream applied to dried hair works instantly to smooth away imperfections and restore 'silkening' moisture
- Replaces natural oils lost to blow-drying"

To Purr About:
- not too greasy or heavy
- leaves my hair looking shiny, sleek and styled
- controls any frizzies and fly-away hairs

Claws Out:
- none really

Final Comments:
I just cut my hair in to a long bob and of course that means I now need to actually style my hair. I ended to try this product, because I’ve had such great luck with John Frieda products and the price wasn't too bad.

I definitely love this product. By only using a little bit (about the size of a dime) my hair ends up looking controlled and ultra-glossy, without feeling heavy in my hair – I can’t really even tell it’s there. Best of all it’s kept out of my face and any imperfections are really smoothed away. I don’t think I will be straying from this product unless I go to a shorter hair style which requires more "control".

Rating (out of 5):

If you have a product that you've tried and would like to write a review, send me an email! Details on how to submit a review can be found in the left-hand sidebar.

Disclosure: This product was purchased by Suziesaurus.

image: johnfrieda.ca

Happy Canada Day!

Sorry if I've been quiet the last couple of days. I decided to take a week off to relax as I haven't had a proper vacation in years!

Anyhow, just wanted to say Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian readers! Hope you have a great holiday!