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Coming Soon: Limited Edition Jane Iredale Sweet 15 Kit

Every so often a product comes along that just seems too intensely awesome to be true.

Those of you out there with a love of mineral makeup, of palettes or of simply beautiful makeup colours must listen up.

Within the next week Jane Iredale will finally be releasing their 15th anniversary kit called Sweet 15.

It blows my mind. I first caught glimpses of it on when it was given as a gift to company workers in Asia. Then there were whispers of it exclusively at Nordstroms in the US. Here in Canada we get everything a bit later, and I was starting to be pretty sure it was never going to be a “thing” for us.

Let me reveal to you the unbelievable nature of what they are offering up:

• 15  eyeshadows, 7 of which are brand new colors (Oyster, Peach Sherbet, Glimmer Gold, Copper Brown-new, Topaz Sparkle-new, Taupe, Aquamarine, Dark Suede, Petal Shimmer-new, pink Cloud-new, Sparkle Dust-new, Bubbly-new, Silver-new, Supernova and Charcoal.)
  
• 3 blushes. Cotton Candy (cool, gold flecked pink) and Whisper (warm, gold flecked peach) and Bronzer
• 3 lip plumpers. Milan, LA, Tokyo. Beautifully sheer, hydrating plumpers

So that’s 21 products that at an invidual cost would be upwards of $350.  The cost of this jem? Around $90.

$90.

I am giddy.

So if you feel like your makeup stash is needing a bit of an overhaul, you would like to up the quality of what you’re using on your skin everyday, or if you just love beautiful things; you are going to want to keep your eyes peeled for this.

They are limited edition and will sell VERY QUICKLY due to how wonderful of a deal it is.

We’ve been told we’ll be getting ours sometime next week and there will be a pre-order option for all of our customers that have purchased Jane Iredale from us before.

Check back with www.spaboutique.ca for lots of great spa brand products.

Share your thoughts and tips about Jane Iredale or makeup palettes and be entered to win a cute OPI prize pack.

Jane Iredale SunBeam and MoonGlow Bronzers

So there are pretty much two types of bronzers out there: matte and shimmery. My raven-like tendecies always pull me to the shimmer, and these ones have 24-Karat gold! How luxurious!

I find they give a beautiful bronzed glow to the skin which is perfect for summer. These aren’t great for more mature skin though, the shimmer will highlight any lines that are there.

On to the specific products.

Jane Iredale offers two bronzing, mineral powder quads.  Moonglow is more golden and coppery while Sunbeam has more hints of pink.

With the four colours you can really customize how you use it. Make it lighter or darker by adjusting where you place the brush and how much you put on.

I’m particularily fond of the fact that you can use them as eyeshadows as well and have colours for the crease and highlighting.

Sunbeam scares people for some reason. I think it’s because the bronzer portion in it is quite dark and more matte than Moonglow. The thing to remember is that it’s being mixed with the other colors as well.  You can use a big fluffy brush or the flat top Handi and press/lightly swirl it in the pan, the lightest color should sit on top of the cheekbone, the dark will swoop under and the pink/blush colors will sit on the apple. It pretty much contours your face for you!

Another bonus that I’ve always love about these is how long they last. Since you just use a light dusting on the cheek area, they really last. The ones at the spa that we used everyday on multiple people last about a year.

So there you go! If you’re looking for a bronzer/blush combo with a sophisticated shimmer (not glitter), customizable colors and tons of versatility you should take a look at Jane Iredale Moonglow and Sunbeam.

For the month of July blushes and bronzers at www.spaboutique.ca are 20% off with the code BRONZE09. This is a great opportunity to snage some beautiful products at a great price.

Have you used these products? Share your bronzing stories with us!

Tips and Tricks for How To Use Bronzers

July is all about the blushes and bronzers. Who doesn’t love a Golden Goddess, Healthy Flush look to the skin?

With bronzers you can get a beautiful, tanned look without sun damage or somewhat difficult-to-apply-self-tanners.

However, there are tips and tricks to keep from looking like you’re wearing too much bronzer. It’s all about keeping it natural looking, as I’m going to reinforce a billion times throughout this post.

We’re going to go over a few tips that will make any application super easy for you.

1) Don’t be scared of them! Bronzers can be used even on the palest of skin. Try and find a slightly lighter bronzer, OR use a darker foundation/powder, 1-2 shades should be fine. Just make sure it has a warm undertone so it won’t look muddy. Jane Iredale has a few official bronzers, but any of their darker pressed powders can work as well.  Bonus: If you hate sparkle or shimmer, using a darker foundation will  mean you get a matte look.

2) Pick the right one for your skin type. Oilier skins do best with a powder bronzer, possibly with a touch of shimmer. Dry, mature skins can use cream bronzers (unfortunately we dont’ carry any). It’s best to avoid shimmer if you have mature skin as it can highlight any fine lines you may have. Normal skins can revel in sparkles and shimmer if you like that look. Sparkle on! Favorites include Jane Iredales Sunbeam and Youngbloods Lunar Dusts.

3) Layer for a natural look. A light touch is key, you don’t want it to look fake. That would be bad. Use a big, fluffy brush and apply it in sheer layers until you get the amount you want. Place bronzer on cheekbones, forehead, nose and chin. Think of everywhere the sun would hit first. Apply in light circles and blend it outwards. On the cheeks, apply a sheer dusting of blush to add to the healthy glow. Everything should be fairly transparent and not too dark or muddy looking. Build up the color, it’s so much easier to add more than to have to remove product.

4)Natural! Again, this is so important. Eveything should be subtle.  If your bronzer is of the shimmering, avoid that in the rest of your makeup. A light lip gloss, some subtle eyeliner and mascara and you should be good to go. Make sure your moisturizer and foundation are completely dry before you apply a bronzer. Powders adhere and set to moisture. You want to be able to blend.

5) Branch out. You can add a light, healthy glow to your shoulders as well. The same rules apply, think of where the sun would hit, and apply it lightly.

It can take a bit of practice, but the pay off is a beautiful, glowing look to the skin. Try it out, take a look in naturally lit rooms, ask friends for honest opinions on whether to add more or tone it down. Once you’ve got your routine, it’s a ridiculously easy way to quickly freshen up your look without tons of makeup.

Visit www.spaboutique.ca for an array of bronzers and blushes from Jane Iredale, Youngblood and FusionBeauty.

Share your tips and trick for bronzing in the comment section. Share with the other readers!

Lip Plumpers- How Do You Choose!?

Why just gloss when you can (maybe) plump as well?

The debate continues as to whether plumpers work or not. When I asked the ladies on Twitter, the general response seemed to be that they were skeptical, turned off by tingling or stickiness, or boyfriends had vetoed the practice.  There were a few kindred spirits that still have a love for “active” lip products. I remain faithful.

Thus far we carry a few plumping options from two of our lines. Jane Iredale offers up their JustKissed Lip Plumpers and the MoreLip product. While FusionBeauty brings the award winning LipFusion to the table.

The way most lip plumpers are designed to work is by slightly irritating the delicate skin on the lips. The most common ingredients are cinnamon, peppermint, ginger, peppers. This increases blood flow to the area resulting in a slight puffiness. The other option is to use peptides, which are absorbed into the skin and help to improve collagen production, improving the overall pout.

JI’s JustKissed uses the peptide technology. It’s more subtle and gentler than others, with just a very slight tingle. But overtime there will be a slight increase. The formula hydrates with Vitamin E.

If you want an immediate and more dramatic look, then LipFusion is the way to go. This particular plumper has won numerous awards and is all over the place. The difference is that it uses Micro Injected Marine Collagen. What does this mean? I have no idea.

Kidding.

As far as any education or research I’ve seen, collagen applied to any part of the body does absolutely nothing.

At all.

It doesn’t matter how much you paid for it.

The reason being that the chains of amino acids that the proteins are made up of are too large to be absorbed by the skin. That’s why peptides work. They are shorter chains, can be absorbed and stimulate the skin to make it’s own collagen.

LipFusion uses new technology that dehydrates the molecule (is that a thing?) which then makes it small enough to absorbed. When in the epidermis it rehydrates with the body’s own moisture and swells, cause a slight plumping action. Fancy. It could also be that collagen applied directly to skin is known to cause irritation. In either scenario, there will be a small amount of swelling.

I have yet to come across anything that backs this new technology up. HOWEVER, I am an enormous lip gloss fanatic. I have piles of them. Gobs of them. I don’t know specifically what it is that I love about LipFusion. That’s a lie. I know exactly what I love about this stuff. Here’s a list:

1)The gorgeous, deep-yet-somehow-sheer shades in an awe inspiring selection. You know, colors with depth and complexity that represent you as an individual…through gloss.

2)The slight sparkle that delights my inner raven

3)The light lemon taste and scent

4)It’s not sticky! But still manages to stay on for a long time.

5)The super chic packaging. I love the shiny, reflective cap. It doubles as a mirror!

6)The limited edition ones that come with a crystal studded cap! CRYSTALS! (There’s that raven again)

7)Big tube. This could be a pro or con. But I usually motor through glosses and these last a long time.

I do find a slight amount of plumping, or as some people describe it, an awareness of the lips which just makes you feel sexier. Sometimes, depending on the color, it almost feels numbing. Which I don’t understand. Whether or not it actually does plump/tingle/numb has become irrelevant for me. I now collect these things like mad. They are absolutely the prettiest gloss colors I’ve ever seen.

So if you’re looking for a subtle, natural plump that develops over time, Jane Iredale JustKissed is the way to go. If you want the drama and a stunning array of colors then it’s all about the LipFusion. (I may or may not have some of each)

What a wonderful dilemma!

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Decleor: Natural Skin Care Based on Aromatherapy

This is a first for Spa Boutique… an essential oil skin care line! And not just any little one either! Beautiful, gorgeous, natural and worldwide brand Decleor!

We blush at the thought that they want to be part of little ol’ Spa Boutique.

We’re proud to offer up this 100% pure, natural, active and preservative free skin care line that is known for deep hydration and glowing results.

Decleor fans are rabid hounds when it comes to describing the experience of using this sensory line. They describe how much they look forward to using the line, how it’s become almost a daily ritual were they get to experience it.

The scents are alternately invigorating and extremely relaxing. But most importantly, the results. Oh my…the results.

Essential oils are some of the only ingredients that absorb into the deepest layers of our skin. Depending on the mix they can hydrate, calm, soften, purify and stimulate. Whatever the skin issue, there is a solution.

Even oily skins can use these! I know, I know. It’s a scary idea. But Essential Oils are NOT the same oil that the skin produces or the other ones used in some cheaper lines. These actually absorb. Right away. They are concentrated so you only need 1-2 drops for the entire face. When used properly, they can help regulate the skin.

So oily facers take heart! Be brave! Branch out from your vigorous scrubbing and drying clay masks!

They also have heart breakingly beautiful bath products. The scents are divine and effect the limbic system (partially responsible for our emotional reactions) as well. This means certain scents can possibly be used to slightly alter moods. Forced relaxation! Love it.

As you can tell, I’m thrilled. But by far my personal favorite product by Decleor is the Source D’Eclat Instant Radiance Moisturizer. It has a warm, opalescent glow to it that illuminates the skin.

On fancy nights I mix some of  my Jane Iredale Loose Powder with that moisturizer and my skin absolutely radiates. In a good way. There’s a beauty tip for you!

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