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Friday, February 5, 2010

Beauty Fridays: Secrets of a Beauty Insider



ADELE CHAN owns and runs Blank Communications - a public relations agency that specializes in Beauty and Fashion representation. She is my go-to person when I need information on the latest 'hot' products and the first person I consult when in need of a new skincare product. With over seven years as the PR rep for Vancouver's beauty mecca BeautyMark, Adele has tested every beauty product carried by BeautyMark. I've asked her to select some of her favourites and share her beauty tips.

BEAUTY ICON: Christy Turlington.

SKIN CARE: Linacare cream (which is Vancouver-based), Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming Cleanser, Sara Happ Lip Scrub in Cinnamon Sugar, Bliss Pore Refining Scrub.

Linacare Transforming Face Cream, $58

Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming Cleanser, $20


Sara Happ Lip Scrub in Cinnamon Sugar, $31.50

Bliss Pore Refining Scrub, $39

MAKE-UP: Fresh Umbrian Clay Foundation, Fresh Face Lustre, Kiss Me Mascara, Cargo Essential Eyeshadow Palette, Stila Lip Glaze, Cargo Bronzer.

Fresh Umbrian Clay Foundation, $46Fresh Face Lustre, $56

Kiss Me Mascara, $35

Cargo Essential Eyeshadow Palette, $34

Stila Lip Glaze, $29

Cargo Bronzer in Medium, $26

BATH & BODY: Principessa Amore After Glow Salt Buff, Adara Virgin Coconut Oil.

Principessa Amore After Glow Salt Buff, $30

Adara Virgin Coconut Oil, $39.50

HAIR: Oribe Hair Masque.

Oribe Hair Masque

NAILS: Butter London Horse Power Nail Fertilizer.

Butter London Horse Power Nail Fertilizer, $24

SIGNATURE SCENT:
Fresh Lemon Sugar.

Fresh Lemon Sugar, $81

BEAUTY SECRET: Facials every two months.

TOOLS/GADGETS: BaByliss dryer, Japonesque heated eyelash curler, Whiplash eyelashes for special occasions, fresh makeup brushes.


Japonesque Heated Eyelash Curler, $22

SKIN 911 REGIMENT: For pimples - Mario Badescu drying lotion; puffy eyes - my son's gel teething rings from the fridge; hydration for dry spots - WoWee Hydrating Balm; Skin 'pick me up'- Cargo Big Bronzer.
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion, $23

WoWee Hydrating Balm, $16 (1 oz)

Cargo Big Bronzer, $32

BEAUTY PET PEEVE: Fillers for fake full lips drive me bonkers!

A LOOK YOU ROCKED BUT NOW REGRET: Blonde hair!

CAN'T-LIVE-WITHOUT AKA YOUR 'SURVIVOR' LUXURY ITEM: Hmmm... Fresh Face Lustre.

Thank you Adele!

All products are available at BeautyMark.

Adele and BeautyMark have also provided me with an exciting reader giveaway! Click here for details!

4 comments:

Erin said...

i love this post. these all seem like great products and it's more trust worthy because she has tried the other products they carry

alexandra said...

excellent post! x

adela said...

i think i need to try that bliss pore refining scrub soon!!

nicole said...

ooh lots of new beauty products to try! esp since I'm looking for a new face cream and cleanser. will def have to swing my beautymark to look at the mario badescu line (I've heard good things!) and that Linacare line as well!

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