Hope For Haiti Sponsor Profile: CoverFX!

To continue our Hope For Haiti sponsor profile today Makeup Junkie features the masters of skin correction and flawless skin CoverFX!

CoverFX: Pictured above are Lee Graff, President and Co-Creator, and Jenny Frankel, VP and Co-Creator. Lee's background as a corrective makeup specialist for patients with skin disorders and burn victims are what prompted her to start Cover FX. Well, I know many women especially with skin problems that only turn to CoverFX for flawless skin!

I had the pleasure of meeting the fantastic team at IMATS Toronto this past November. If you are a fan of CoverFX then you know about their extensive foundation line. I'll admit, I was always intimidated to buy their products because I had no idea how their colour scheme worked but after a CoverFX 101 with Wanda Longo, International Communications Director, I was set straight! 

Read about my experience and reviews of some of my favourite products here!

Thank you to the lovely team at CoverFX for donating to Hope For Haiti! 

 

Well, the event is just around the corner and we're tying up some minor details. We're so excited and cannot wait to meet everyone! If you have sent your confirmation to Rhia then you should have already received information about the location. Thank you for everyone's support - lets do our part! All proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross. :)

For more information on Hope For Haiti please visit our Facebook event page here. 

Makeup Junkie Give Away Featuring CARGO!

 

Listen up all you CARGO junkies! Makeup Junkie is excited to give away 5 CARGO LashActivator Night!

Why you'll love CARGO LashActivator Night: 

Whether you have long full lashes or short and sparse, everyone could use help strengthening those lashes! LashActivator Night is a lash enhancing elixir that will help boost lash growth while you sleep. You'll wake up with those sexy full lashes you've been dreaming about! Can also be worn during the day as a volumizing primer - sweet!

What makes those lashes grow?

• Marine algae extracts – increases lash density and lash growth
• Citrus-derived flavonoid – promotes microcirculation, necessary to carry vital nutrients to lash roots, for optimal growth
• Peptide-biotin complex –provides better anchorage of lashes to lids, thereby slowing lash loss

Don't forget to follow CARGO Cosmetics via Twitter and join the CARGO Facebook Fan Page! They'd love to hear from you!

CARGO LashActivor Night retails for $35 CDN/USD and is available February 2010 at select Independent Beauty Boutiques and Sears Toronto Eaton Centre. Will also be available at Murale locations in April 2010.

www.cargocosmetics.com

Here are the contest details: 

To enter you must follow Makeup Junkie on Twitter and be a fan on our Facebook page. Simply send an email to joy[at]makeupjunkie[dot]ca with your full name and Twitter name. The contest will run starting today until February 22nd at 12 pm. The 5 winners will be randomly chosen and announced on February 23rd at 12 pm. Contest is open to Canadian and US residents. Good luck!

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Day 3: 14 Good-For-You Lippies For Valentine's Day!

I love lip products - lipsticks, glosses, stains, lip balms you name it! I'm having so much fun featuring 14 good-for-you lippies for Valentine's Day! Day 3 features another lovely tinted balm that is both organic and eco-friendly.

 

Korres Lip Butter in Wild Rose ($9 USD): I'm new to the world of Korres and so far I'm loving it! Korres uses all natural formulations to correct the signs of aging and a variety of skin types. All products are 100% recyclable and boxes are made from recycled cardboard. Definitely a line you can indulge in without feeling guilty!

If you have never tried the popular Lip Butters then you MUST. This ultimate lip treatment keeps your lips super moisturized and corrects dehydrated lips (me!) rather than creating a waxy film that sits on top of the skin. I love how well this balm hugs my lips - lips stayed hydrated for hours! Contains Shea Butter and Rice Wax to seal in the hydration.

Wild Rose is a beautiful deep rose. The colour definitely tints your lips more than most tinted balms and is long-lasting. When I feel like going for something a little sexier for day without going over-the-top I love using Wild Rose. Gives me just enough colour for an easy polished look. 

And the bonus? You can use this as a cheek tint! For how much you pay you get more bang for your buck. Applied on the cheeks gave me a glowy natural flush and actually lasted all day! I didn't have to reapply once. My skin can be very dry in the winter and this balmy blush was the perfect remedy. 

Also available in: Jasmine, Pomegranate, Quince, Plum, Guava.

Have you tried this lip balm? Love it? Hate it? Want it? 

For past reviews of good-for-you lippies for Valentine's Day click here.

www.korresusa.com

2 a.m. makeup- Neon Green n Yellow!

The other night I was playing around with my Coastal Scents 88 Matte Palette.
I'd been wanting to do a look with neon yellow and green eyeshadow but I didn't have the right colors for that, so I just made-do with the palette and this is how it turned out. :)

First I spread a very thin layer of NYX eye pencil in Milk all over my lids.
I used shades from the left side of the matte palette, plus mark. i-marks in Biscotti and Dragonfly for a bit of shimmer. I also used white eyeliner on my lower waterline and inner corners to make my eyes look bigger and give a cool effect.
I then used my Almay black liquid liner only on my upper lashline, and applied Ardell false lashes for a dramatic look.

It was my first time ever using falsies... I had a really hard time getting them on, haha. x3
The rest of my makeup is mostly mark. which I applied early that day. (These photos were taken at 2 am.) Here's a flash photo so you can see the shimmery parts-

I skipped mascara and liner on my lower half because I liked how it looked without.
This look was really fun to do and I hope to create many more like this one. The 88 palette is truly awesome, if you haven't picked one up yet I definitely recommend it! :D

Day 2: 14 Good-For-You Lippies For Valentine's Day!

Day 2 of our 14 good-for-you lippies for Valentine's Day features a 100% organic tinted lip balm that will give you that "just kissed" look!

 

Julie Hewett Organic Camellia Balm in Ruby (Pot $20 USD): I can't tell you how much I adore Julie Hewett products. This has got to be one of my all-time favourite beauty lines. From the textures, the colours, the ingredients to the chic and glamorous packaging I love it all (and want it all)! 

Camellia oil is an old ancient beauty remedy used in Ancient China. It is rich in vitamins A, B, D & E while Camellia oil is made up of 85% Oleic acid, which is known as the closest oil to your skin's natural oils. This little pot has many benefits; promotes healing of scars and imperfections, contains natural UVA protection, rich in anti-oxidants and gives your skin a natural glow. The original version can be used on your hands, eyes, and face.

I had heard rave reviews of the original Camellia Balm in clear so I was excited to receive the tinted version in Ruby. Everyone knows this Makeup Junkie is a fan of tinted lip balms! Ruby is a gorgeous sheer reddy-pink and gives your lips that "just kissed" look that I love. After the moisture wears off the tint lasts on your lips as a pretty stain. 

The texture is very light feeling but leaves your lips moisturized. My lips are really dry though so I did have to reapply after a half hour or so but my lips stayed chap-free. It also has a nice light citrus flavour. Some of you may not like a pot but I love balms that come in pots. Plus, this one is so cute! The colour in the pot is so eye-catching you can't help but want it. But if you don't like dipping the finger, the original comes in a tube form. 

Also available in Rose, Original and all come in a palette form.

Have you tried this organic lip balm? Love it? Hate it? Want it?

If you missed Day 1 Lippie feature click here!

 www.juliehewett.net

Day 1: 14 Good-For-You Lippies for Valentine's Day!

Seal it with a kiss this Valentine's Day with lip products that are all-natural and paraben-free! Did you know we ingest between 4-7 lbs of lip products over a lifetime? Pretty disturbing when you think about how much toxic chemicals we've eaten prior to the boom of all-natural products!

Each day until the February 14th, Makeup Junkie will feature sweet lippies that will not only make your lips look fabulous but are also good for you and the environment.

 

Sara Happ the lip scrub in Brown Sugar ($24 USD): Kissable lips always begin with good prepping. For super smooth and flake-free lips, exfoliate prior to applying any lip product. Lipsticks and glosses will only enhance dry chapped skin.

When you try "the lip scrub" you'll be wondering what you ever did without this product. Happ realized there had to be a better way to exfoliate your lips than using a wash cloth - we women deserve better than that right? Instead of scouring beauty counters for a lip scrub she decided to whip one up right out of her own kitchen. And just like that, a cult product was born!

I received "the lip scrub" in "Brown Sugar" and it smells as good as it tastes! This edible blend of sugar, natural extracts and essential oils eliminate dry, flaky skin leaving lips deliciously smooth and soft. It really is a spa treatment for your lips - simply massage a tiny amount into your lips and wipe off with a tissue (or in my case lick off). 

Other scrumptious flavours: Almond Creme, Peppermint, Vanilla Bean, Cinnamon Sugar, Cocoa and limited edition Creme Brulee!

What's to love even more? The adorable gift box it comes in! 

www.sarahapp.com

Grammy Beauties!

 

Without a doubt there were many gorgeous looks on the Grammy red carpet! I actually enjoyed watching an award show for once - the performances were phenomenal with Pink's beautiful and graceful Cirque de Soleil-esque performance, to Beyonce channeling her inner Tina Turner, to the 3-D tribute to Michael Jackson (I was one of the few that actually had 3-D glasses at home). 

Music award shows are always fun to watch because the fashion and beauty looks are more daring and edgy (did you see Lady Gaga?? She never disappoints). While I had many favourites I didn't have time to post any today but check out the girls over at Lift Beauty Boutique for their take on the Grammy looks!

Who were your favourites at the Grammy's?

Photo credit: justjared.buzznet.com