Read Full ArticleHow to Apply False Eyelashes False eyelashes are a sure-fire way to give your eyes that instant Wow factor. They can play up a natural look or add drama to sultry smokey eyes. Many women feel intimidated about applying false lashes, but with the right technique and some practice, you’ll wonder what you ever had to fear. What you need:* A pair of false eyelashes, like Ardell 100% Human Hair Full False Eyelashes * scissors * Eyelash Glue, like Duo Eyelash Adhesive * Any thin-handled eye shadow brush* Mascara, like Marcelle... | ||
Read Full ArticleProduct Review Club Offer: Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Brusher Gel-Cleanser Sponsored FeatureSeasonal change doesn’t only happen outdoors and in your wardrobe: your skin is also in a state of adjustment, from warmer temperatures and higher humidity, to increased exposure to allergens during your lunch break walks like pollen and pollutants. Now is the time to step up your skin care routine with a real innovation to bring the fun back into cleansing! Enter the latest from skin care industry heavyweight Garnier: Nutritioniste Skin Renew Brusher... | ||
Read Full ArticleBeauty School: Red Carpet Beauty Tutorial Sultry smoky-soft eyes are The Look for glamour and romance, just like those we saw on Oscar's red carpet last night. While many sported the signature look, none did it better than the stunning Kate Winslet.Kate Winslet at the Golden Globes 2010Her neutral lips and glowing skin set allow the eyes to take center stage. Classic and elegant, here’s how to make her look yours.What you'll need: (1) Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara, $21 CAD(2) Lise Watier Concealer Portfolio, $29... | ||
Read Full Article14 Travel-Friendly Products You Should Try The friendly skies are beckoning for a quickie getaway this time of year. Between airlines desperate for your dollar and winter's unwillingness to fade into daffodil oblivion, your tax refund is looking mighty timely for a well-deserved splurge abroad. But with tight TSA/CATSA restrictions, you need to pack your carry-on luggage for convenience and security's approval.First, you need a few essentials - should the airline lose your luggage (sound familiar?) - so you... | ||
Read Full ArticleSpring 2010 Makeup Trends Spring makeup this year is the most experimental we've seen in awhile, banishing the smokey greys, blacks and browns of fall in favour of eye popping sea and sky inspired hues. Black liner is replaced with deep navy and go-to browns take a back seat to emerald green, royal blue and sapphire.We recommend some of our favourite new and classic products for spring 2010:Maybelline New York EyeStudio shadow quadsGOSH Effect PowderGOSH Nail PolishCoverGirl ShineBlastQUO Jumbo Eyeshadow... | ||
Read Full ArticleIs Your Lipstick Safe? Today's cosmetics must pass health authority muster, such as Health Canada and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). And while any lip product currently on the market has been deemed 'safe' by these agencies, they may contain certain controversial ingredients that natural and organic cosmetics experts would rather avoid, including formaldehyde, petrolatum, lead, and other possible carcinogens (cancer-causing compounds). “Lead content can be quite high in... | ||
Read Full ArticleProduct Review Club Offer: Marcelle New Age Anti-Wrinkle Make-Up Sponsored FeatureWith award season in full swing, the red carpet shows are a must on your TV schedule. Yet even though you love admiring the Hollywood starlets' gowns, you can’t help but feel a little jealous of their silky and youthful-looking skin.With Marcelle’s NEW•AGE Anti-Wrinkle Make-Up, your own red carpet glow is closer than you might think. The foundation’s rich formula glides on and melts into the skin, fading away wrinkles, fine lines and crow’s feet thanks to... | ||
Read Full ArticleValentine Gift Guide: 15 Gifts for Her & Him Some people say "a picture is worth a thousand words". Others prefer a velvet box filled with something sparkly ;) Either way, we've rounded up our top Valentine's Day gift suggestions, from sweet to sassy:*Sula Shea Lip Butters are 90% organic - perfect for smooching! Choice of 3 flavours, $9 USD each*GAP's cozy Valentine PJ pants, choice of 2 styles. $34.50 CAD / $29.50 USD*Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky, a novel based on the real-life secret love... | ||
Read Full ArticleProduct Review Club Offer: Maybelline New York Eye Studio For many of us, our winter wardrobe trends to safe neutral basics, and the same might be said of your makeup bag. Did you come home from your last shopping trip with yet another shade of beige in your carrier bag, even though you're a bold colour girl at heart?It’s time to beat your winter blahs with a kick of colour. Who better to enlist for the job than eye makeup pioneer Maybelline New York? Maybelline introduces Eye Studio, a new line of shadows available in 12 different quads... | ||
Read Full ArticleProduct Review Club: Biotherm Celluli Laser D.Code Anti-Cellulite Care SponsoredWhen it comes to taking aim at your cellulite, you've tried everything. Your diet is loaded with fruits and veggies, you don't smoke, you've even made strides at lowering your caffeine, alcohol and sugar intake. You hit the gym everyday after work hoping a good run on the treadmill will do the trick. You've tried cream after cream, praying the next one will be better than the last.Sadly, cellulite isn't only caused by an unbalanced lifestyle - genes are to blame... | ||
Read Full ArticleWinter Skin Savers Sub-zero temperatures. Arid indoor heating. Regular blasts of wind, sleet and snow. The result: dry, chapped, chafed and dull winter skin. Do you brave the cold for a spa solution? Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to soothe your skin from head to toe without ever leaving the cozy comfort of home.LipsLips are especially sensitive to drying winter conditions, and muffling up with a scarf several times a day makes moisturizing lipsticks and glosses a rather sticky solution... | ||
Read Full ArticleBeauty Wars: Prestige vs. Drugstore Brands The battle between drugstore and department store beauty brands has been going on for years. Lately, many inexpensive lines have changed formulations and package designs to better compete with their higher end competitors, making you – the customer – the big winner in this war.However, the many options can be overwhelming. Other than the price point, is there really a difference between drugstore and prestige brands? Where should you splurge, and when can you... | ||
Read Full ArticleParty Perfect Beauty Polishes After all the feasting and mugs of spiked 'nog, you can almost mark December off your to-do list... but there is one last event to come.Put away those comfy pants, slip on your party shoes and ring in the New Year putting your best face forward! Celeb makeup artist Sandy Gold teamed with us for some quick beauty fixes to get you polished for the Party of the Year. Beauty Polish #1: Healthy LashesYour eyelashes need their beauty sleep too. To get them healthy and party-ready, dip a... | ||
Read Full ArticleGift Guide: Stocking Stuffers Sometimes it’s the little things on your list that count, but cause the most headaches. We’ve made stuffing your stocking easy this season with ideas for everyone on your list:1. Zoya Holiday Mini-Cure Set ($15)Holidays are busy times but that’s no excuse for tired nails. This mini manicure set includes everything you need to keep nails party-ready perfect for ten days. Great for the busy bee on your list, this essential kit fits perfectly into a stocking or... | ||
Read Full ArticleL'Oreal Paris Healthy Look Gloss and Glamour Gala L’Oréal Paris and ChickAdvisor are inviting you to an exclusive mix, mingle and makeover soirée hosted by L’Oréal stylist Eric Del Monaco, L’Oréal makeup artist Eddie Maleterre, and our very own, Ali de Bold!To celebrate the upcoming launch of L’Oréal’s latest, most innovative hair colour, we are looking for 80 women who have never coloured their hair at home to take part in a series of exclusive (free!) VIP events in Toronto and Montreal in January 2010.Up to 80 lucky ladies... | ||
Read Full ArticleHoliday Beauty Tips Magical, enchanting, simply fabulous – it's what the holiday season is all about. Time to put the gremlins of the past year behind us and paint the town red! "There has been a loss of celebration," L’Oreal Paris Official Hair Artist and Colourist in Canada, Eric Del Monaco, tells us. “It is time to glam it up this holiday!” ChickAdvisor went backstage at LG Toronto Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 for a tutorial with Del Monaco. Taking the up-do to a new level, he... | ||
Read Full ArticleGift Guide: For Her Give the special women in your life all her favourite things this holiday! The theme this season is Celebrating Beauty: pamper the stressed new mom, glamourize the friend stuck in a rut, or give your little sister her first lesson in beauty. She’ll love you for making all her beauty-full wishes come true!(1) Ojon Winter Shine & Protect Collection, $44For some, hair care is a ritual. Ojon’s holiday set is the perfect gift for that gal who loves to pamper her hair with only the best... | ||
Read Full ArticleProduct Review Club Offer: L'Oreal Paris Collagen Filler Lip Sponsored FeatureThis holiday season, your social calendar is filled with stylish soirées and glamorous gatherings. Hopping from the Christmas office party to martinis with your gal pals to dinner with your significant other, your merriment has no end in sight… you take a look in the mirror about to put on your favorite holiday red lipstick and then suddenly those wrinkles around your lips suggest otherwise. You want to look as young as you feel.Put your worries aside. L’Oréal Collagen... | ||
Read Full ArticleProduct Review Club Offer: Dove Ultimate VisiblySmooth Party invitation? Check. The perfect Little Black Dress? Check. Makeup in place and minty fresh breath? Check. Seems you have all your bases covered... until the moment when everyone hoists their glass for a champagne toast and you realize you forgot one critical thing.What is left of your morning swipe of deodorant has creased into your armpit leaving you feeling less than fresh over early signs of stubble and flaky skin. Not the crowd pleaser you were counting on.Help is at hand! Dove... | ||
Read Full ArticleChick Picks '09: Best of Makeup If you’re a makeup junkie like some of us at ChickAdvisor HQ (*ahem*), you may have a containment problem. The newest innovations in cosmetics have our makeup bags bursting at the seams... does this sound familiar?ChickAdvisor members are savvy shoppers. If you’re looking for a recommendation on the perfect blush or concealer, you’ve come to the right place! What were your top picks in makeup for 2009? Best Blush: Nars Orgasm Blush is a cult classic for a reason. The... | ||
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