Marcelle Spring 2014 ~ #Review

With Spring around the corner it also means new makeup lines.  Each season it is fun to add something different to my daily routine.  A little change now and then makes life more exciting and interesting.  This change is the best from bitter cold winter to warm and sunny Spring.  This season, Marcelle has a few new products that could change you from wow to va-va-voom.

This season, Marcelle wants to focus on the eyes and introduces some hot products that could make your eyes look outstanding.  First, I know long and fuller eyelashes make women's eyes pop so Marcelle launched a new mascara Xtension Plus + ProLash Growth Complex that every women would need.  Marcelle took their award winning (winner of the 2013 ELLE CANADA/ELLE QUEBEC Beauty Grand Prix in the Best Mascara Under $20 category) Xtension Plus Mascara and infused it with a multifunctional conditioner to stimulate the growth of healthy lashes. Keep the same extreme length and curl, and treat your lashes to peptides and vitamins. Each lash will grow faster, stronger and suppler, making it more resistant to breakage.  Tested under ophthalmological control, Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers, Paraben free, Hypo-allergenic and perfume free

Did you know that the eyebrows help shape your eyes?  The Marcelle Eyebrow Pen can help make anyone's eyebrows fuller to make your eye stunning.  It helps create the perfect brow shape, an ultra-natural look and a long-lasting impact.  It's in an easy to use pen and it is a fast drying formula.  The felt pen glides on skin and hair to enhance eyebrows or cover-up grey hair, and the slender tip creates soft strokes that imitates natural hair and the look of brows.  Long-lasting (12 hours + ) and smudgeproof formula, tested under ophthalmological control. safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers, paraben free, and hypo-allergenic and perfume free

Lastly, check out Marcelle®2-in-1 Retractable Eyeliner 2 new shades - Azurite (blue) and Purpurite (purple).  This is a creamy and already-sharpened tip of this waterproof eyeliner. Use the integrated soft sponge to turn any line into a smoky eye.  It is waterproof, long-lasting (12 hours + ) and smudgeproof formula, integrated sharpener and sponge, tested under ophthalmological control, safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers, hypo-allergenic and perfume free.

You know how much I love Marcelle mascara.  They are one of the few brands I could wear without tearing up.  I am so glad they invented this new mascara that includes a formula to create longer and fuller eye lashes.  I have Asian eyelashes so they are short, few, and fall off very easily.   This added ingredient is like getting two products for the price of one.  Immediately I could see my eyelashes fuller after I applied it the first time.  It is easy to remove and I barely notice I was wearing mascara at all.

The Eyebrow Pen felt like I am applying a marker to my brows.  I usually use a pencil or a powder but this pen is waterproof so it lasted all day.  You will need a good steady hand and don't laugh when using this pen because it dries super fast so a simple wipe won't fix it.  You will need a makeup remover to correct any oopsies.  If anyone wants to emphasize their brow this pen will do the job.

The 2-in-1 retractable eyeliner is so easy to use and the most fun to test.  I love how the sponge is attached to the pencil and ready to use when I need a quick fix of my makeup.  I love smoky eyes and the sponge can help achieve the look without too much effort.  The blue is a lovely shade and I believe my daughter will like it too.  I bet the purple looks just as good or maybe even better.

The Marcelle new eye makeup products can help many anyone eye's look beauty.  If anyone needs to bat their eye lashes to get someone to do them a favour, I think Marcelle can help you.  You might be the lucky ones and get everything you want with a bat of your eyes.

Suggested retail prices:
-NEW Marcelle® Xtension Plus + ProLash Growth Complex Mascara in Black
$14.95
-NEW Marcelle® Eyebrow Pen in Universal Light and Universal Dark
$13.95

New shade launch
-Marcelle®2-in-1 Retractable Eyeliner in Azurite (blue)
$10.95
-Marcelle®2-in-1 Retractable Eyeliner in Purpurite (purple)
$10.95

ALL items available at Marcelle.com and in stores starting February 2014

About Marcelle®
Marcelle®, hypo-allergenic and perfume-free products, is a registered trademark of Groupe Marcelle Inc., a Canadian manufacturer headquartered in Lachine (Quebec). Close to 200 people are employed in the research, development, production and marketing of its products. Marcelle® offers a complete line of skincare and colour cosmetic products.


*Disclosure - The product in this review was provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

NuTerra Granola Cereal ~ #Giveaway Winner

Winners to my NuTerra Granola Cereal giveaway are

Kristina M.,

Amy C,

and

Barthanar Y

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My other current giveaways (more coming soon!):
Vitabath Asian Orchid & Coconut , March 25, CAN/US

24Clearit Acne kit, March 22nd, CAN/US

Beanitos, March 17th, CAN/US

Oxy Emergency Acne Wipes, March 13th, CAN

Power Rangers Zeo, March 3rd, CAN/US

Hallmark (Valentine's), March 5th, CAN only

C is for Clean, March 2nd, CAN only <--ENDING

Vitabath Asian Orchid & Coconut Fragrance Collection ~ #Review & #Giveaway

Each year I like to check out what is the colour of the year to see if I could incorporate in to my wardrobe or makeup for fun.  Last year (2013) was emerald which is a nice colour but I didn't find it flattering on me.  Pantone declared the Colour of the Year is Radiant Orchid, and Vitabath has a really wonderful Asian Orchid & Coconut fragrance to incorporate this year's (2014) colour.

Shout! Factory Transformers Prime: Ultimate Bumblebee DVD in Walmart on February 25, 2014 ~ #Review

I loved watching Transformer when I was growing up back in the 80s.  I even playing with my brother's Transformer toys and I believe he still has them.  They were the originals and maybe one day he will give them to his kids.  I am so glad Transformers are now back in popularity so my daughters can now enjoy watching them on TV.  When I brought home Shout! Factory Transformers Prime: Ultimate Bumblee on DVD, my daughter was so excited to watch it.  Over the past few weeks owning the DVD we had seen it so many times and she learned to use the DVD player to watch it again.  This DVD is great for all ages and entertaining for the whole family.

Spring into action with BUMBLEBEE from Hasbro Studios' Emmy Award-winning series TRANSFORMER PRIME!  On February 25, 2014, Shout! Factory Kids, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, will release Transformers Prime: Ultimate Bumblebee on DVD, featuring a collection of four best Bumblebee adventures from the TRANSFORMER PRIME lore.  Packed with visually stunning CG animation and unforgettable characters, this new DVD delivers fun-filled home entertainment that kids and parents will enjoy! Bring home TRANSFORMER PRIME: Ultimate Bumblebee DVD at an affordable low price of $9.99 SRP.

Four action-packed BUMBLEBEE adventures include:

• Masters and Students
• Operation Bumblebee, Part 1
• Operation Bumblebee, Part 2
• Deadlock

About Hasbro Studios

Hasbro Studios is the Los Angeles-based entertainment division of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS). The studio is responsible for entertainment brand-driven storytelling for the company across television, film, commercial productions and short-form. It develops, produces and distributes TV shows based on Hasbro's world class brands, including TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, LITTLEST PET SHOP and FAMILY GAME NIGHT. Many of these shows air on Hub Network, a U.S. television network for kids and their families, that is a joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK). Hasbro Studios shows can also be seen on networks in more than 170 countries globally.  Since its formation in 2009, the studio has received seven Daytime Emmy wins and 16 nominations.  On the film side, the studio is developing and producing a number of features based on Hasbro's brands, including TRANSFORMERS 4 (Paramount), STRETCH ARMSTRONG (Relativity Media) and CANDY LAND (Sony).  The studio team also oversees the production of commercials that feature Hasbro's brands as well production of short-form content that can be seen on all of the major digital and social media platforms globally.

About Shout! Factory

Shout! Factory, LLC is a diversified multi-platform media company devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their entire careers sharing their music, television and film favorites with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD and Blu-Ray™ offerings serve up feature films, classic and contemporary TV series, animation, live music and comedy specials in lavish packages crammed with extras.  Shout’s audio division boasts GRAMMY^®-nominated box sets, Broadway cast albums, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations.  In addition, Shout! Factory maintains a vast digital distribution network which delivers video and audio content to all the leading digital service providers in North America.  Shout! Factory also owns and operates Timeless Media Group, Biograph Records, Majordomo Records, HighTone Records and Video Time Machine. These riches are the result of a creative acquisition mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention.  Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com

*Disclosure - The product in this review was provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

Vichy Liftactiv Retinol Ha Concentrate ~ #Review

Last month, my daughter had her birthday and I always feel older than the day of my actual birthday.  I guess it is because watching her blow out her candles makes me wonder where all those years go.  As those years tick by and I feel myself having more back pains, sore muscles, and being very forgetful.

Clear Your Skin with 24clearit.com ~ #Giveaway

For years I always had acne.  I can't think of a time during my childhood or teenage years when I had a clear face.  It was rough growing up.  No one likes acne and sometimes they are a pain when they appear on important occasion.  Each person has a different reason why they had acne but I think mine was hereditary because my dad had severe acne too.  There is a new product line called 24clearit that was recently launched last year and so far there have been some great reviews.

Jergens BB Body Perfecting Skin Cream #BeautifulSkin ~ #Review

For a few years now, we had heard about - and used - BB cream but what about BB cream for your body. The only BB cream in stores is only for your face until now.  This new Jergens BB Body Perfecting Skin Cream is to hydrate, illuminate, even, correct and create firmer looking skin.  This formula will help to transform dull, uneven body skin into radiant, luminous, and flawless skin.

Marcelle Ultra Gentle Cleansing Gel ~ #Review

I never had the chance for my skin to feel like normal.  Except, maybe before when I was 9 years old but everything went down hill for me since then.  I have very oily skin but some products for oily skin can be too harsh for me to use.  Those types dry my skin make my skin irritated. I am so glad Marcelle launched their new Ultra Gentle Cleansing Gel which is CDA approved. Canadian Dermatology Association, backed by objective medical specialists providing expert advice for the maintenance of healthy skin, hair and nails, is to help guide consumers in choosing healthy skincare products.

Date it! Labels from Lovable Labels ~ #Giveaway Winner

Winner to my Date it! Labels from Lovable Labels giveaway is

Kristy D.

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My other current giveaways (more coming soon!):

Beanitos, March 17th, CAN/US

Oxy Emergency Acne Wipes, March 13th, CAN

Power Rangers Zeo, March 3rd, CAN/US

Hallmark (Valentine's), March 5th, CAN only

C is for Clean, March 2nd, CAN only

NuTerra Granola Cereal, February 24th, CAN only  <--ENDING

Beanito: The Original Bean Chip ~ #Review & #Giveaway

The other day I was at my local Longo's picking up my lunch since that week I didn't have the chance to pick up some groceries for the week.  As I was lining up to cash out, when something piqued my interest.  I saw a bag I have never seen before - Beanitos?  Never heard of them or seen this before.  I made a mental note to try them since you guys know me...I love to try anything new.

Garnier #Damageraser New #Fructis collection ~ #Review #Influenster

A week ago I was chosen to receive an Influenser VoxBox and guess the #MysteryBrand I was testing.  I really thought it was a L'Oreal product but I was wrong.  It was Garnier!  The package was waiting for me and I was very excited to open it.  It would have been nice that it didn't say "Garnier" on the box.  It kinda spoiled the surprise.  But then again I was surprised anyways to learn it was Garnier.

You are #bornwithit Mabelline ~#Review

Yes, this post is way over due.  Are you #bornwithit?  Yes!  Every women has it.  Last Fall, I attended backstage at the #WMCFW (World MasterCard Fashion Week) just to take a peek behind the scene.  I got to meet Grace Lee, where she spent a few minutes with me to show me the makeup look on one of the runways she was working on.  It was pretty simple and easy to do. Basically, focus on your makeup on either your eyes or your lips.  I can't believe how many people are involved in a runway.  There were rows of mirrored tables which they were covered with makeup - all Mabelline products.

Oxy Emergency Acne Vanishing Treatment Wipes ~ #Review & #Giveaway

Throughout my childhood I had bad acne skin.  It was so bad that it was never cleared and it is all over my face.  No matter what I did I couldn't control it.  I am so glad that it is mostly over but unfortunately I still get the odd ones.  Even though there are a few they are usually the most painful ones.  I shake my head and I just can't win, can I?  Whenever I get acne, I love to treat them ASAP.  The faster I do, the faster they go away.

Lucky Winners!! ~ #Giveaway Winners

Winner to my Hershey's Prize pack giveaway is

Katrina B.

and the
Winner to my Danny Phantom DVD giveaway is

Anthony B.

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My other current giveaways (more coming soon!):
Power Rangers Zeo, March 3rd, CAN/US

Hallmark (Valentine's), March 5th, CAN only

C is for Clean, March 2nd, CAN only

NuTerra Granola Cereal, February 24th, CAN only 

Date it! Labels, February 17th, CAN/US only  <--ENDING

Power Rangers Zeo, Volume 2 Available February 11, 2014 ~ #Review & #Giveaway

If you were wondering if I had watch Power Rangers back when they first appeared on TV.  The answer is yes and I have even enjoyed watching it.  I don't remember much of it but when I was watching Power Rangers Zeo with my daughter, it brought back some memories of me watching them.  My daughter fully enjoyed watching this DVD collection because she kept on asking for more to the very last episode.  Power Rangers Zeo kept my daughter very entertained and she enjoyed every episode.

#MysteryBrand Influenster VoxBox ~ #Review

I was one of the lucky ones to test out L'Oreal's new hair products.  I love how they turn this into a game.  They won't reveal their latest product until you get to try it a few times.  When I first open the bottles I immediately love the scent.  The shampoo was the best of all three.  I only need a small amount and it lathers up in my hair very quickly.  My usual shampoo dries up my hair but this one really hydrates like a conditioner.  I am in love and can't wait to see when they reveal the new product.  I will definitely purchase the shampoo again.

*Disclosure - The product in this review was provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

Valentine's Day at Hallmark ~ #Review & #Giveaway

Once again I am excited to announce that I will be the 2014 Hallmark Press Pause Blogger.  I had so much fun during 2013 and I was hoping I will be participating again this year.  I have been going to Hallmark for decades and still do but this time I will bring you some inside scoop - what you will be expecting when you enter into their stores.

SkinCeuticals Advanced Skin Discolouration Corrector ~ #Review

Let's face it.  I never like to look like my age or older. Unfortunately my skin goes through so much abuse it shows.  It's funny how we love to have someone to check our IDs when we go out drinking.  In my case, it has not happened for quite sometime.  My skin discolouration is from old acne scars, stress, lack of sleep, and UV exposures.  Growing up in the 80s and 90s, I don't recall sunscreen was important and my mom never put any on me.  It is only in the past few years I have been putting it on since I didn't want my skin tone to get any worse.  My hope is to even out my skin tone and lighten up the few dark spots on my face.

Sarah Jessica Parker Collection arrives at Hallmark ~ #Review

I was listening to the radio the other day, and heard that, on average last year, each person spends approximately $130 for Valentines Day.  I better tell my hubby to start shopping and increase his Valentine's Day spending budget.  I accept chocolate, jewelry, and small point and shoot camera. Here's hoping...

Chuck & Friends: Trucks Versus Wild DVD ~ #Giveaway Winner

The winner to my Chuck & Friends: Trucks Versus Wild DVD (from Shout! Factory) giveaway is

Dayna W.

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Thanks for entering everyone.

My other current giveaways (more coming soon!):

C is for Clean, March 2nd, CAN only

NuTerra Granola Cereal, February 24th, CAN only 

Date it! Labels, February 17th, CAN/US only

Danny Phantom, February 12th, CAN/US only

Hershey's, February 11th, CAN/US only <--ENDING

"C is for Clean" that's good enough for me ~ #Review & #Giveaway

A is for apples, B is for Bears, and C is for Clean?  For some reason I had the cookie monster song stuck in my head.  You know, "C is for cookie that's good enough for me"...  Yes, you heard me correctly, C is for Clean is an eco-friendly Canadian company which turned me into a cleaning machine.  I received a package of C is for Clean products to clean test drive their product and just the day before my daughter's birthday party.  I had guest coming over and which mean I have to do a mad dash and clean the whole house top to bottom.  I hate cleaning, one thing I hate to do.  What ever I do, it is like I never cleaned it.  It is the hazard of having two young messy kids.  They have no idea where the garbage is or the kitchen sink.  I had 24 hours to clean, cook, and get ready before the first guest arrives.  I took this opportunity to try C is for Clean.