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Chanel always gets it right, and this runway makeup look is no exception!!!

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S. 

Simply The Best - Foundations

The Best Sheer Foundation:
Chanel Perfection Lumiere Long-Wear Flawless Fluid Makeup SPF 10 $55.00 chanel.com

The Best Full-Coverage Foundation:
Make Up For Ever HD Foundation $42.00 Sephora.com

The Best Full-Coverage Mineral Foundation:
Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF 15 $36.00 Sephora.com

The Best Tinted Moisturizer:
Estee Lauder DayWear Anti-Oxidant BB Cream SPF 35 $38.00 esteelauder.com

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S.

Dior Airflash

Advertised as an ultra-light foundation that delivers an airbrushed effect with precision and ease Dior's Airflash foundation is a jewel amongst the sea of foundations available on the market today.

 

Besides the big selling factor that it is very convenient for those of us who are always on the run and have minimum time to spend every morning doing our makeup, this spray on and buff with a flat foundation brush alternative is a given. You can also easily customize your coverage by choosing to apply straight from the can for a lighter finish, or with a Kabuki brush for fuller coverage.

 

It has mother of pearl pigments that help to even skintone and diminish the appearance of skin irregularities and fine lines, leaving your skin glowing with optimal radiance.

 

In my opinion it is definitely worth a try, and I personally prefer to wear this on vacation due to its lighter finish and illuminating aspects.

 

 

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S.

Chanel CC Cream

 

 

 

 

 

Chanel's newest fusion of skincare and makeup is one of this year's most anticipated beauty products. Backed by true expertise, this Asian secret to flawless skin combines five actions in one single step. The CC Cream is a skincare lover's best friend to put is mildly. The benefits of this miracle product are endless to say the least, however I will list its five primary actions that make the skin appear flawless and glow with natural beauty. They are:

 

1. SOOTHES. Cornflower water comforts sensitive skin.

2. MOISTURIZES. Hyaluronic acid helps maintain hydration level all day long by trapping and retaining moisture inside the skin.

3. PROTECTS. SPF 30 and PA+++ sun filters block aging-accelerating UVA-UVB rays. A mineral filter guarantees higher tolerance on the skin.

4. PREVENTS. An active ingredient of natural origin, Rejuvencia, provides the best shield against external aggressions.

5. EVENS OUT IMPERFECTIONS. Redness, dark spots and pores are visibly diminished.

CC Cream's are the most talked about beauty items and Chanel's version is a must try for me. How can anyone pass up an opportunity that has the potential to make your complexion visibly even-tined, fresh and radiant. It sounds very promising and I will surely include this in my future posts if it truly does what it claims to do...

 

 

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S.

HG Beauty Tool - Beauty Blender

 

Among the many wonderful beauty tools that are available on the market today, the Beauty Blender is one that I can never live without. It is a miracle product that makes the application of liquid foundation a rather easy task. It provides a flawless finish and a natural look when applied properly. The best way to use this miracle sponge is damp, once wet it almost doubles in size making it even easier to work with and apply foundation in the narrow sections of the face. An absolute must have for any makeup lover!

 

 

Available in most beauty stores and online at Sephora.com.

 

 

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S. 

Clarisonic Mia

There are thousands of reviews on the breakthrough in the skincare industry know as the Clarisonic. This is my personal version and it's pretty simple: GET IT!

One of my all time favourite presents was for Christmas of 2010, when my husband gave me the greatest gift of all (well besides his love), he surprised me with a Clarisonic Mia! I had wanted to purchase one for years, but never truly believed in the hype and reviews that it had received. Little did I know, this single  device would change my life and my skin forever. It has been a year and a half since my first use and I cannot, for the life of me, cleanse my face without it. I use it once a day, mostly during my morning shower, and enjoy ever second of it. My skin feels refreshed, clean, smooth, and rejuvenated after every single use. With a touch of my favourite cleansing Milk (Lancome Comforting Milky Creme Cleanser), and water I am immediately transformed to a mini spa, where my skin is the guest of honour and my inner beauty addict delighted. The pre-programmed timer allows me to fully cleanse my face without over exfoliating. 

Now I am well aware that this luxury does not come cheap, nonetheless, it is worth every single penny and more. It is my belief that there is no price on beauty, and even though there are limits to everything a little self indulgence never hurt anyone. If you cannot afford to purchase it right away... then by all means save up for it. Remember, companies such as Sephora, Ulta, and Amazon are constantly running promotions that help even the savviest budgeter.  I promise it would be the best investment you ever make as far as your skin is concerned. 

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S.

HG Foundation - Estee Lauder Double Wear

I have about 4-5 foundations that I constantly rotate through in my makeup collection, and even though I love them all my all time favourite and holy grail foundation is none other than the infamous Estee Lauder Double Wear. Among its many qualities that make it stand out is the long-wearing that helps my makeup stay fresh throughout the day. I adore the fact that it looks natural, yet covers all imperfections, redness, blemishes, even dark circles. An extra plus is the presence of the SPF 10 to help fight premature wrinkles and sun damage. It is my foundation of choice whenever I have a special event or just want to look my absolute best, and if I happen to be taking pictures, I simply pat some invisible face setting powder over and am good to go for hours on end. But before you run out and buy it here's a mini breakdown of the qualities I find important to mention:

My Skin Type: Combination-Dry

Application: Beauty Blender and/or Hands

Coverage: Full

Wear: Lightweight, Comfortable and Long-wearing

Sunscreen: SPF 10

Price Range: 30-40 USD

Quality: A+ 

So the next time you are at your Beauty department stop by the Estee Lauder cosmetics counter and ask for a sample and give it a try. I promise with proper application and adequate product you too will be amazed at the flawless results! 

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S.