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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!

How to Apply Summer Makeup and Tips

Summer is a time where the “less is more” concept applies. Not only does it apply for clothing, but especially for makeup. Makeup should not be heavy and it should be easy and fast. The heat and humidity are a challenge, so you have to make a few little changes to your routine. Summer makeup is mostly aimed at protecting the skin from exposure to sun rays, avoid excessive sweating, cut out the oily shine and prevent clogging of skin pores that often result in acnes and pimples. Summer is full of pleasures — but who wants melting makeup, sliding eyeliner, and super sticky lipstick?

Spa girl shares some amazingly easy-to-follow tips to ensure you’ll look your best, keep your skin healthy and make you pretty like sunshine – no matter how hot it gets this summer.

1 – Essential Protection From Sun:

• Protect your skin from damage by using a moisturizer with an SPF of 15 or higher. Daily use will help to combat those early signs of aging such as sunspots and fine lines. Remember that you are exposed to harmful UVA and UVB rays even on a cloudy day. Apply an SPF moisturizer to a clean face and allow 10 minutes for it to absorb before applying your foundation or powder.

2- Lighten up Face Makeup & Foundations:

• Keep it light this summer. The use of translucent powder is also best for your summer makeup, as this will bring out the dewy face in you that is just perfectly right for the summer season. Summer’s the time to allow the skin to breathe and shine through. When the warm weather hits you might find that foundation feels too heavy on your skin. My pick is Jane Iredale’s Amazing Matte Loose Finish Powder.
• Try using alternatives to foundations such as tinted moisturizers with SPF 15. Just make sure it is oil-free so it doesn’t separate in the heat. Apply the tinted moisturizer with a damp sponge and you’ll be sure to get an even look. A little concealer dabbed under the eye will give added radiance. Don’t have a tinted moisturizer? Then make you own, mix your current moisturizer with foundation. Followed by a light translucent powder to set it. My pick is Jane Iredale’s Dream Tint with SPF15 with Jane Iredale’s Active Light Conceealer.
• Not enough coverage? Try brushing powder foundation over the tinted moisturizer in spots where you need a little extra coverage — say, on blemishes or areas of redness around your nose. Try Jane Iredale’s Amazing Base.
• Instead of using foundation to cover up freckles, use translucent tinted powder to blot the skin and add color to it. Let your inner child shine through. Foundation applications should be sheer so that way your natural skin can shine through. My pick is Youngbloods Pressed Mineral Rice Setting Powder.

3- Stop Shine and Touch Ups:

• A slick T-zone instantly gives the message “I’m hot” — and I don’t mean sexy. To eliminate unsightly shine in seconds, blot any perspiration or excess oil buildup with non-powdered blotting papers. My pick is Jane Iredale Facial Blotting Sheets – they are all natural and chemical free. Or substitute a clean tissue, pressing gently into moist areas.
• If you need to perk up your makeup too, blot first, then follow up with a dusting of pressed powder with a hint of luminescence. If you find that pressed powder has the tendency to cake and clump when hit with moisture on your skin, use loose powder as an alternate.
• Remove under-eye foundation or powder buildup with a clean cotton swab. Resist the temptation to reapply unless you feel it absolutely necessary.

4- Faking it and Bronze Believably:

• On a lovely summer’s day there is nothing better than the appearance of a healthy glow to make you feel better, and one of the easiest ways of achieving this is with bronzing powder. Bronzers makes your eyes look brighter, your teeth whiter — everyone looks better with a little warmth added to their skin.
• Mimic natural sun-splashed skin with bronzers. To keep the results looking fresh and natural, apply bronzer just to the high points of your face, where the sun naturally hits you. These areas include the forehead, under the cheekbones, chin, bridge of the nose, tops of shoulders, collarbone and even cleavage to complete the illusion. And be sure to sweep a little bronzer onto your neck and earlobes, especially if you have short hair or are wearing a pony­tail. Start with a light layer; build the color gradually. My favorite pick is Youngbloods Mineral Radiance.
• Another essential for keeping it real: a brush with long, loose, fluffy bristles — anything densely packed will deposit too much color. Dip the brush into the bronzer powder, swirl, knock off excess powder and apply with a tap.
• For on-the-go convenience my pick for bronzer is Jane Iredales Brush me Bronze – it has a self-contained brush!

5- Sunny & Luscious Lips:

• When you’ve got a slight tan, a touch of lipstick or lip-gloss is often all you need to face the world. Avoid using lip liner for summer makeup, as lip liners do not look good during this time of the year. Forget matte and powdery lipsticks and go for gloss, in transparent, pink or fruity colors. You can choose some colors you wouldn’t normally wear because most glosses are sheer. My pick is Youngbloods Mineral Lip Gloss (especially the Delicious color).
• Protect your lips. Make sure it has your SPF because your lips really need protection from the sun! Use a good quality gloss or lip balm without petroleum to keep them soft and supple. Petroleum-based lip balms actually dry your lips. My pick is Jane Iredale’s Lip Drink SPF 15.
• Have dry dull lips? Bring back your lips back to life with Jane Iredale’s Sugar & Butter Lip Scrub & Plumper – an all-natural combination of beeswax and organic brown sugar. One side is a lip exfoliator that smoothes away rough, dry patches and the other is a Lip plumper that moisturizes with shea butter and peptides.

6 – Sun Kissed Cheeks:

• Create a “sun kissed” flush on the cheeks for a natural glow. The easiest way to achieve a healthy natural glow is with blush. Apply blush along your cheekbones or the apples of your cheeks, depending on your face shape. Remember to blend thoroughly until you get the soft natural glow that you’re looking for and an even complexion. My pick is Youngblood Mineral Makeup Crushed Mineral Blush.

7- Neutralizing Eyes:

• Eyes should be done simply. Use neutral and soft shimmer eye shadow on lids and work on lashes instead. My pick is Youngblood Crushed Mineral Eyeshadows – they are perfect and light for summer and I also like the two lighter colors in Jane Iredales Moonglow Quad.
• If it’s really hot and you don’t want to go to the effort of applying a full make-up, a touch of mascara and a little eye liner (very fine line) will ‘open’ up the eye and bring your face to life. You can also try colored mascara on its own with no shadow or liner, and just a dusting of pearly powder on the eyelid.
• To complete your summer look, remember to have your eyebrows professionally shaped. Groom and shape eyebrows – it’s the first step in getting your eyes to look great without actually applying makeup. You can even use a little hairspray or hair gel on an old, cleaned mascara brush to keep brows put or use Jane Iredale’s PureBrow Fix.

8 – Preventing Runny Makeup:

• Even after applying smudge- and waterproof eyeliner and mascara, you still wind up with raccoon eyes. How does that happen? Your cream-based moisturizer or sunscreen may be to blame. Their residual oils can leave behind a slippery film that makes it hard for makeup to stick. Switch to lightweight, less emollient, or gel products, which won’t travel. Allow these treatments to fully absorb (at least 5 minutes) before applying makeup.

9 – Waterproofing:

• There is nothing worse than running mascara, so if you’re planning a beach holiday, consider your choice of mascara. Waterproof mascara is great, but you’ll probably need an oil-based eye make-up remover to take it off properly so that you don’t get an unsightly build-up. If you feel like splurging on great mascara, my pick is Blincs Kiss Me Mascara. It’s a great alternative to an oil-based waterproof mascara – its revolutionary application forms a tiny tube around every lash. It is smudge proof and doesn’t’ run. It will come off only with warm water and a very gently pressure.

10 – Heat Proofing Makeup:

• For a cool, tasty treat, keep a stick or two of your favorite lip balm in the refrigerator or cooler when you are by the pool. Fruity favorites become even more refreshing when chilled.
• Keep a bottle of facial spray in the refrigerator. Most facial sprays will hydrate and protect your skin when exposed in the dry sun. My pick is Jane Iredale’s Pom Mist Facial Spritz, it contains pomegranate extract and UV protector. When the dry hot sun makes my fine lines show up, this spray conceals them back where they belong!
• Wear a trendy sun hat – keep your face cooler from the sun and helps keep your makeup looking fresh and alive!

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Concealing Skin Flaws with Mineral Makeup

• Silky lightness – you skin breathes more.
• Mineral Makeup concealers work undercover without anyone noticing them.
• Natural – Mineral Makeup has no harmful ingredients (no parabens, dyes, chemicals or fillers).
• Last longer – without the need of touch-ups.
• Use less – premium quality.

Concealing Different Skin Flaws Types – Some Suggestions to Follow with Mineral Make-up:

Rosacea and Redness:

• Use a yellow-based mineral to cover redness. Not Green!
• Use either Amazing Base Loose Powder or PurePressed Mineral Bases, apply the first layer with a flocked sponge with a pressing, rocking motion. For very red complexions, it is suggested to use warm sienna first to neutralize the red. For the final color stage use a brush, which will give the final natural look.
• Use D20 Hydration Spray or Balance Antioxidant Spray to set the base.

Broken Capillaries and Spider Veins:

• Use the above recommended products for redness in the area of concern.

• Try using PurePressed Minerals and not the Loose Powders. (Sometimes loose powder will accentuate pores if used the regular way) Spritz Pressed minerals with Jane Iredales Hydration D20 Spritz and blot.
• Alternatively, for normal skin you can use Amazing Base Loose Powder with moisturizer- to conceal large pores. Mix a small amount of powder into your favorite moisturizer, then apply as you would a cream foundation.
• For oily skin use Jane Iredale’s PurePressed Minerals.

• Use PurePressed base – it is more matte than the loose.
• For oily skin apply Jane Iredales Absence Oil Control Primer before PurePressed base to prime the skin, control oil and to prevent color change.
• For oily skin, use a transulcent powder like Jane Iredales PureMatte finish powder to blot shiny areas throughout the day.
• To cover acne use Disappear Camouflage Cream before your prescribed mineral base- apply with camouflage brush, layer and feather the product until you have coverage. Finish with your prescribed mineral base.

• For scars and acne scars – use Disappear Camouflage Cream – apply with camouflage brush, layer and feather the product until you have coverage. Finish with your prescribed mineral base.

• For very dark bruising, discoloration and tattoos use Disappear- apply with camouflage brush, layer and feather the product until you have coverage. Finish with your prescribed mineral base.

Dark Eye Circles and Puffiness:

• Use Jane Iredale’s Active Light Pen Under Eye Concealer - It’s nourishing oils provide a base for vitamin K to lighten dark circles around your eyes and buckwheat wax to fight the puffiness. Twist the bottom portion of the wand to retrieve desired amount of product. Smooth over the under-eye area until product is distributed evenly. Active Light can be applied before or after foundation bases.
• For dark circles use Amazing Base Loose Powder- to conceal under the eyes, you will need a little more coverage. Mix a small amount of powder into your favorite moisturizer, then apply as you would a cream foundation.
• Use Jane Iredale’s Circle/Delete Concealer under your prescribed mineral base. For very dark circles you can layer concealer, minerals then concealer. Use of thin layers for optimal results.

• Use Jane Iredale’s Liquid Minerals around the eyes as a concealer. It will minimize fine lines. Liquid Mineral ingredients also work as an anti-aging treatment.
• Apply Liquid Minerals with fingers, flocked sponge or a liquid makeup brush.
• Use the Camouflage brush as a small liquid foundation brush for areas around the lip and nose. Finish with a sponge.
• Use PurePressed Minerals not loose. Spritz with D20 Hydration Spray and blot, or mix the loose minerals into a moisturizer and make a cream foundation. If the minerals appear to accentuate lines under the eyes, dampen a cotton pad and D20 Spritz and gently press it on the problem area or dab on a small amount of moisturizer.

How to Choose Eye Makeup Colors

So many choices of makeup colors. What’s in style is always be advertisied, but what colors would suit me?

I found a great article on finding out which shades work best with your eye color.
sourcepage at : Ladies Home Journal

“Stumped about which makeup colors will bring your eyes into sharp focus? Check our cheat sheet for the best shades for your peepers:

• If your eyes are: Blue Try: Brown and rose. Warm shades contrast the coolness of blue eyes, making them stand out. Apply from lashlines to creases and top with black mascara.
• If your eyes are: Brown Try: Green and gold. Both shades will pick up the colored flecks found in brown eyes. Choose a slightly shimmery texture, and apply from lashlines to browbones, blending well.
• If your eyes are: Green Try: Lavender and mocha. Purple shades contrast your color, making eyes look dramatic; warmer shades of mocha complement green, giving a natural effect. Wear mocha for day, lavender for night, and top both with brown mascara.
• If your eyes are: Hazel Try: Deep green and pale yellow. Depending on your mood, choose a shadow shade that matches different flecks in your eyes. For a twist, apply shadow, then line eyes with the same color, using a liner brush dipped in water.
• Anyone-Can-Wear-’Em Shades: Charcoal, chocolate, black. (Tip: Since they can look heavy on the lid, use these colors as liners to complement any shadow hue.)”

Try Jane Iredales PurePressed Eyshadows, they have many choices of colors, sets (duo, trios etc..). Iredale Mineral Cosmetics are products based on micronized minerals and are made without fillers and binders (such as talc and mineral oil) and without chemical dyes or preservatives.