We've teamed up with some fellow CertClean brands to give you a chance to win $400 to spend. Check out the blog post for details.
]]>$400 #CertClean Holiday Giveaway ]]>
Lavender Dreams is a dreamy light purple shade which is great if you want to try a subtle hint of colour. Swipe Lavender Dreams over your eyelids and let this shade become your new neutral.
Smokin’ Plum is a dark purple shade that adds the perfect touch of sultry colour. Use Smokin’ Plum as a crease colour or as an eyeliner by dampening an eyeliner brush with water, dip into the eyeshadow, and draw a thin or thick line close to your lashes. I highly suggest trying a cat eye with this gorgeous shade.
Bark is a medium brown shade and perfect as a crease colour and to define lower lashes. Bark is also stunning as a soft smoky eye when paired with red lips and glowing bronzed skin (achieved with makeup or a self tanner because it’s important to protect your skin from harmful sunrays).
Pink’d is a soft pink shade that adds an extra touch of femininity. Pair it with a matching blush and lip colour and you’ll definitely be pretty in pink.
Blue Velvet is a gorgeous navy blue shade that will challenge the traditional smoky eye. Pair your Blue Velvet smoky eye with peachy nude lips and you’re set for a night out! Another great way to use Blue Velvet is as an eyeliner.
Flesh is a peachy nude shade which is flawless for spring and transitions nicely into the sweltering summer weather. You know the days when it’s so hot out, you don’t feel like wearing any makeup? Wear it on its own for a polished natural look or as a base for a more elaborate creation.
Guest author Natacha Cole is a former professional makeup artist and an advocate of cruelty-free cosmetics.
]]>
Love it or hate it, February 14th is around the corner and I completely understand if your plan is to boycott it completely, like many do for different reasons. For those who still look forward to it, here is a Cruelty-Free Valentine’s Day Gift Guide to help spoil the people you cherish and obviously yourself, because there’s nothing wrong with being your own secret admirer.
Since the temptation to purchase a new lipstick is often there (for most of us, anyway), why not choose a new colour for Valentine’s Day. MarieNatie lipsticks are vegan, gluten-free, and formulated with organic jojoba, avocado, and coconut oil to nourish and moisturize lips. Also to help with dry lips, MarieNatie lipsticks are enriched with naturally derived organic mango and cocoa butters. Giselle is the perfect bright red lipstick for this holiday and until February 28th, use code BeMine for $5.00 off any MarieNatie lipstick of your choice.
Pacifica nail polishes are a favourite of mine and not only because they’re cruelty-free and vegan, they are 7-free which means you’re painting your nails without parabens, formaldehyde, and other toxic ingredients. There are several gorgeous red shades to choose from, but the shade Cinnamon Girl is a close match to the MarieNatie Giselle lipstick. You can purchase the nail polishes directly online with Pacifica or use their store locator to find a retailer near you. If you live in Canada, you can purchase Pacifica nail polishes on Well.ca.
Taking care of your skin daily is key to maintaining a healthy and glowing complexion, so after you’re done with your Valentine’s Day celebrations, make sure to remove your makeup, cleanse, and hydrate your skin. Pelle Beauty’s Bloom line, which includes a foaming cleanser, beauty mist, and beauty serum will help cleanse and rehydrate all skin types. From February 11th until the 15th, visit Pelle Beauty online and use code BeMine to save 15% on all products.
I first discovered MarieNatie cosmetics through Petit Vour. The Petit Vour beauty box is a fantastic way to discover luxury beauty products that are cruelty-free and vegan. Petit Vour offers different gift subscription plans that allow you or someone you love to experience this addictive monthly beauty service. Receiving mail has never been so exciting!
In addition to the beauty box service, Petit Vour has an online shop where you’ll find various beauty and lifestyle products. It has been so nice to see Petit Vour expand beyond the beauty category and include, among other products, the gorgeous Rifle Paper Co. paper goods. The Rifle Paper Co. Valentine’s Day cards are available in a boxed set and in two cute designs.
Guest author Natacha Cole is a former professional makeup artist and an advocate of cruelty-free cosmetics.
]]>Temperatures have dropped, holiday decorations are on display, and Elvis Presley’s rendition of Blue Christmas plays in practically every store. We’re in the midst of the holiday season and as you conquer the hustle and bustle of crowds for last minute gifts and holiday preparations, what if you run out of time to get yourself ready on the day you’re receiving guests? It could easily happen!
Don’t worry, we’ve put together a 5-step soft smoky eye look you can easily do and not have anyone be the wiser of how quickly you got ready. This look will compliment any eye colour and outfit because it’s timeless and universally flattering.
Step One: Prepare your eyelids with an eyeshadow primer or a quick swipe of concealer. Priming your eyelids beforehand will increase the staying power of your eyeshadow.
Step Two: If you prefer to not use black (although the MarieNatie loose mineral eyeshadow in Noir is a pretty soft black with subtle shimmer), try the loose mineral eyeshadow in Chocolate, a shimmery copper brown.
Empty some of the eyeshadow into the underside of the cap and take a flat compact eyeshadow brush and damp it slightly. Applying the loose mineral eyeshadow wet will ensure an intense colour payoff and a quick application. Dip the brush gently into the loose eyeshadow and pat the colour all over your eyelid making sure to avoid harsh lines, which is key to a smoky eye. To soften harsh lines, use your finger or a blending brush to blend outwards into your crease. Tip: If you would like a deeper colour, add another layer of eyeshadow.
Step Three: Use the same brush (if it has a tapered point) or use a smudge brush, pick up a small amount of eyeshadow that remains in the lid and gently drag the brush under your bottom lashes.
Step Four: Apply a thin line of eyeliner or a thicker line (it’s as you prefer) with the MarieNatie gel liner in black by using an angled eyeliner brush (or your preferred eyeliner brush). Line your waterline and tightline with the MarieNatie eyeliner pencil in black to intensify the look and define your eyes even more.
Step Five: To finish the look, use an eyelash curler before applying the MarieNatie Perfect Lash mascara in black on your top and bottom lashes. Tip: Add a set of false lashes for extra fullness and length.
Your guests will never know how quickly you put this polished and glamorous look together.
Happy holidays from everyone at MarieNatie!
Guest author Natacha Cole is a former professional makeup artist and an advocate of cruelty-free cosmetics.
]]>Fall is a transformative season. The air becomes crisp and leaves change colours right before our eyes, so why not transform your lip colour routine to include some darker shades than what you’re used to. Usually when fall comes around, dark vampy lips are on trend with berry shades dark enough to look black at first glance. If you’ve been hesitant to try a dark vampy lip because you think it doesn’t suit you, here are two different ways to wear a darker shade this fall without going too dark, nor compromising your comfort level.
Layer a pale lip gloss on top of a darker shade of lipstick. To lighten up a dark lipstick and add dimension to a matte formula, try the LoveMarie lip gloss in Posh. It’s a perfect beige nude to wear on its own or to lighten a darker shade of lipstick. Begin by lining your lips (optional) with a clear lip liner or in a shade that matches your lipstick. Apply your dark shade of lipstick (darker shades can be controlled better with a lip brush), blot with a tissue to remove any excess product, then apply a tiny bit of Posh in the centre of your lips and blend outwards. Since you’ll be applying a lighter lip gloss and don’t want to transfer your dark lipstick onto the applicator, I suggest that you use a clean lip brush to apply the gloss.
Now, we’ll do the reverse. Try the new MarieNatie’s gluten-free and vegan lipstick in the shade Giselle, which is gorgeous and bright on its own, but to bring it to a sultry level, top it off with LoveMarie lip gloss in Lust, a dark raspberry shade. If you prefer only wearing gloss, wear Lust on it’s own, it’s a pretty option instead of a nude lip. If you’ve tried the LoveMarie lip glosses before, you already know that they have a delicious vanilla flavour, tempting you to lick it off your lips.
When you have lipsticks and glosses in light and dark shades, the different combinations are various. Makeup is playful and can always be washed off, so try different shades, even the ones you say “Oh, I could never wear that colour”.
Guest author Natacha Cole is a former professional makeup artist and an advocate of cruelty-free cosmetics.
]]>]]>
For directions, go here.
Show Hours:
Friday, April 10th: 10:00AM - 8:00PM
Saturday, April 11th: 10:00AM - 8:00PM
Sunday, April 12th: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
]]>For details on how you can join the celebration, visit the Clean Care Beauty Awards Website - http://www.cleanbeautyawards.com/
Look forward to seeing you there!
]]>
]]>
ingredients: natural (sugar) sucrose, organic potassium cocoate (saponified coconut oil), organic oryza sativa (rice) powder, cymbopogon flexuosus (lemongrass) oil, avena sativa (colloidal oat™) l., poaceae, citrus aurantium dulcis (sweet orange) peel extract, squalane (from olive oil), calming complexion complex™ (chamomilla recutita (chamomile) flower/leaf extract, calendula officinalis (calendula) flower extract, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower extract), carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, organic ascophyllum nodosum (seaweed) extract, 100% pure (fragrance) essential oils, limonene*, citral*.
]]>]]>
]]>
]]>