Great Summer Skin Starts With Palmer’s Coconut Oil* (+ IG GIVEAWAY!)

Hello everyone! It has been a minute because I’ve been enjoying my first full week of summer off and to be honest – I left my laptop at home while I’ve been staying in Hamilton. Anyway, thank you for your patience and I’m excited to share with you the new Coconut Oil Formula range from Palmer’s which is absolutely perfect for these hot summer days when you’re showing more skin! You may be familiar with their most popular item of all time (or at least the one I’ve seen the most), Cocoa Butter. I always found it a bit on the thicker side which is why I wasn’t a frequent user, however their new line is pretty great. This range includes a body lotion, body oil, and a facial oil. I was a little bit iffy first on the ideas of oils because in past experiences I’ve found that they didn’t absorb fully and I’d be an oily mess. That and everyone and their grandmother’s have been hyping up coconut oil (like just straight up from the tub) so I’ve been somewhat disinterested. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised at how well both the body and facial oils absorbed into my skin and how long they kept me looking smooth and hydrated. I also love the fact that they are thinner than applying a body lotion or face cream, which is fantastic during these extremely hot and humid months. That being said, I do enjoy the scent of the body lotion, and will definitely be more inclined to use it when the weather is cooler. My favourite of the bunch is definitely the facial oil as it kept my natural oils balanced and kept my skin looking moisturized and feeling super soft all day. If you love the scent of coconut and are looking for skincare that is free of harsh chemicals and ethically and sustainably sourced, you should absolutely give this range a try.

***GOOD NEWS! I’ve partnered with Palmer’s to give YOU the opportunity to try all 3 of these products! To enter, click on this link to my Instagram contest post and you can enter to win 1 of 3 prize packs which include all 3 of the products reviewed in this post. This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only; please read the entire contest post for more details.***

The Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula range (approx. $6-$10 CDN) is available now online at http://www.palmers.com.

Have you tried Palmer’s products before? Which one is your favourite? Let me know in the comments! Thanks so much for stopping by!

DISCLAIMER: The products mentioned in this post were provided for the purposes of testing and review. All opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the brand or any of its affiliates. This is not a sponsored post nor does it contain any affiliate links.

Basd Body Care + GIVEAWAY*

Hello everyone! Winter is coming (cue Game of Thrones music) and if you’re like me – that means dry skin is also making a comeback. Along with drinking more water (something I’m constantly trying to do), skincare is key to maintaining smooth, hydrated, and moisturized skin. I came across Basd Body Care at the True Beauty Talk in the spring and I was immediately hooked. I’ve loved coffee scrubs for years now and am always down to support local brands. I was immediately drawn to their delicious scents and was impressed with how soft my skin felt after their live demonstration. This 3-step skin/body care system is super simple (not to mention cruelty-free and completely green!)

STEP 1: SCRUB – their Invigorating Mint scrub smells like mint chocolate heaven and the formulation is what makes it great. The coffee grounds exfoliate while the almond oil hydrates your skin. My favourite sensation is how cool and tingly my skin feels afterward because of the peppermint oil! Perfect for waking me up on those cold, dark mornings.

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REMINDER: The Generation Beauty Giveaway Ends TOMORROW NIGHT! (Ended)

Hey everyone! If you haven’t gotten the chance to enter my latest giveaway yet – click here!
You could win some awesome swag from Generation Beauty Toronto which took place last weekend. Comment on that blog post for one of your Rafflecopter entries! 🙂 This giveaway is open internationally and all entrants must be minimum 18 years of age. It closes on Monday, May 23rd at 11:59pm EST.
img_3204Please share with any makeup addicts in your life, and remember – you can follow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/StaygorgeousLC, and on Twitter and Instagram @StaygorgeousLC.

Thanks so much for your continued support, and happy long weekend for all those observing!

Generation Beauty Toronto 2016 + GIVEAWAY (Ended)

Hello everyone! This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending Ipsy’s Generation Beauty which came to Toronto for the first time ever. Generation Beauty is a 2-day convention for beauty addicts and content creators and features different beauty and skincare brands. They had gifts for all attendees and some were offering show special sales.
I became an member of the IpsyOS program a little while back and was given a free ticket for the weekend and an invite to the creator cocktail party. I only went on the Saturday (as you will see in the vlog below) but I had a killer time. I didn’t take too many pics but here are a few fun moments from Gen Beauty.Here I am with Steph of Fun Size Beauty – see her thorough event recap here! The Delectable by Cake Beauty was probably my favourite booth in terms of decor. Pink walls, gold balloons, and DONUTS!?? Yes please! Continue reading

REMINDER! The Tokyo Plums Palette Giveaway Ends Tomorrow!

Hey everyone! If you haven’t entered my latest giveaway, make sure to do it now since it will end on Monday, March 14th at 8pm EST. Ipsy has generously provided 3 Em by Michelle Phan Tokyo Plums eyeshadow palettes for this contest. I’ve lowered the winning numbers so I hope to have at least 1 winner if not 3!! Click the image to enter!
tokyoplumsPlease feel free to share with any friends or family members who may be interested! Open to US and Canadian residents only. Sweepstakes rules and regulations by jurisdiction.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

MAC Oh, Darling! Review & GIVEAWAY!

Ooooohhhhhhh darling, if you leave me…I’ll never make it alone…..

Surprise! Now before you get too excited, read about this fantastic highlighter and then be sure to enter the giveaway at the end. A few years ago, Mac came out with a now legendary Extra Dimension Skinfinish called Whisper of Gilt. It was limited edition and when it sold out, it left many broken hearts. So when pictures of another golden highlighter from Mac started surfacing on Instagram, everyone started buzzing that it may be coming back. In the Magic of the Night Collection that was released in mid-October, Oh, Darling! became an instant hit, selling out online and in stores faster than you could say “golden highlighter of the gods.” Oh, Darling! is described as a metallic gold and is easily picked up by my Real Techniques Setting Brush – so you really don’t need a lot. The golden shimmer is strong however not chunky so it blends into the skin beautifully and really amps up the glow. Continue reading

GIVEAWAY: Crazy Rich Asians/Shu Uemura Prize Pack!

****THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED*****
Hey everyone!! You know what time it is – GIVEAWAY TIME!!! I am just a little excited to give YOU a chance to win this awesome prize pack featuring one of my favourite books (that is currently in the works to being made into a movie) as well as 2 fun items from the exclusive Yazbukey for Shu Uemura collection from earlier this year.Up for grabs is one (1) copy of Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan – one of the most outrageous stories I’ve ever read. Following 3 Chinese families in luxurious Singapore, you get a glimpse into the extravagant and over the top world of the wealthiest socialites and power players. It starts with New Yorker Rachel Chu agreeing to visit her boyfriend, Nicholas’s family in Singapore, not knowing the extent of his family’s prestige and wealth. Filled with colourful characters and jaw-dropping comedy and drama, Crazy Rich Asians is a wonderful escape from western society.
Also included in this prize pack is one (1) set of Yazbukey for Shu Uemura Dazzling Tina False Lashes that have tiny rhinestones at the base. I felt it was fitting to have some glitz to go along with such a fun book. Lastly, the pack is finished off with one (1) Yazbukey for Shu Uemura Supreme Matte Lipstick in Daring Violet which is a vibrant pink leaning violet. The Supreme Matte lipsticks are one of the best mattes I’ve ever tried – creamy and not overly drying with awesome staying power.

This contest is open internationally, 18+ only. Enter through the Rafflecopter link below! (I’m so sorry; WordPress doesn’t allow javascript so you can’t see the widget here on this page.) Giveaway ends at 11:59pm on October 25, 2015. Winner will be contacted within 24 hours of the end time, and will have 48 hours from notification to respond. Thanks so much for stopping by, and good luck!

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Enter to WIN a Dior Diorshow Brow Styler and Dior Cheek & Lip Glow!

Hello everyone! This is an exciting post as I am hosting my FIRST EVER GIVEAWAY! I recently attended a Dior Backstage Pros event hosted by Dave Lackie and it was simply amazing. The swag bag I received at the end of it was unbelievable…but let’s be real; I can’t get through ALL of it – so I decided to share the wealth and give YOU a chance to win some Dior! Here is what’s up for grabs:

DiorOne (1) Dior Diorshow Brow Styler in 001 Universal Brown, which is an awesome eyebrow pencil that is formulated and pigmented to match all hair colours and skin tones and One (1) Dior Cheek & Lip Glow, which is a beautiful rosy cheek and lip stain.

This contest is open internationally, 18+ only. Enter through the Rafflecopter link below! (I’m so sorry; apparently WordPress doesn’t allow javascript so you can’t see the widget here on this page.) Giveaway ends at 11:59pm on April 10, 2015. Winner will be contacted within 24 hours of the end time, and will have 48 hours from notification to respond. Thanks so much for stopping by, and good luck!

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