If you're looking for something romantic that's perfect for Valentine's Day, check out Bath & Body Works Pink Chiffon, the latest scent from their Signature Collection. 

Even their packaging is adorable and at prices like these, you can't go wrong. I personally love fruity fragrances such as Escada  or Vera Wang, but I am absolutely loving the Pink Chiffon Fragrance Mist.  

Available at Bath & Body Works in February.

The Pink Chiffon line includes: Shimmer Mist  -$14.00, Shimmer Body Cream - $12.50, Shower Gel - $11.00, Body Lotion - $11.00, Fragrance Mist - $14.00,Eau De Toilette - $29.50, Body Cream - $12.50

  

Here are a couple of pictures of my "Before and After" Make-up definitely do wonders! Ta-Da! The first picture was taken in Vietnam with my cousin back in 2007. 

This picture was transformed from my everyday make-up to an evening look. I like to give my face more dimension on camera so I tend to highlight and shade my face more than my everyday look.  This is what I used in my 

Before

• Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer
• Set the foundation with Make-up Forever Contour duo with the lightest shade
• Apply cheek contour with Benefit Blush in Hoola in the hallows of my cheeks
• Applied Cargo Blush in Matte Pink, Tonga on the apples of my cheeks.
• Lined my eyes with Smashbox Black Cream/Gel Liner
• Brow in Dark Brown powder
• Lips in MAC Faux

After ( everything stays the same but I added )

• Cargo Bronzer in Medium and added it to the hallows of my cheeks
• MAC Carbon Eye Shadow (black) and smoked the top and bottom, MAC Nylon ( Shimmery White ) was used to highlight my brow bone. I also rimmed top and bottom of my eyes with Make-up Forever Aqua Black with a fine tip brush

This is going to be one of the easiest contest I have ever held. I thought why not bring in the new year and offer some of my readers an opportunity to win some fabulous beauty products.

All you have to do is simply email me at blush-off@hotmail.com and submit one of the following:

1. A before and after shot of yourself or if anyone, with a list of products used in the photo?
2. What are your top 5 searches on the Internet in terms of beauty products and why?
3. What are your 5 makeup brushes that you can't live without?
4. What is the coolest beauty trick that you have learned and would like to share with everyone?

Submit your answers to blush-off@hotmail.com and include:

• name
• address
• email address
• website
• photo of yourself so I can send you appropriate products 

All entries will be published on this blog so I can share it with other readers.  You will automatically be entered to win one of 3 gift bags of beauty products.  Contest ends January 25 2012 and the contest is open internationally.

Introducing : L'Oreal La Couleur infallible

The No.1 Eyeshadow in Canada

The Claim: "The future of eye shadow is here! La Couleur Infallible reinvents eye shadow with enhanced color intensity, a new velvety feel"

• 24 hour ling lasting hold
• a waterproof formula that is smudge, rub and blink resistant
• a new patented colour structure which allows pigments to be revealed in their maximum intensity
• a breakthrough formula that creates a hybrid texture that lies between a cream and powder for an unprecedented velvety feel
• ColourReveal Technology to enhance and heighten colour for a dramatic, prismatic
• 11 Gorgeous shades

Overall: 7.5/10

Price: 7/10 - $9-$11 CDN – which is a little more expensive than I would assume for a L’Oreal eye shadow, but considerably very affordable overall. Packaging: 7/10 Weight: 3.5 grams

The Claim: 8/10

PROS: The pigment is amazing, what you see in the the jar is what you will be getting on your eyes, it's not deceiving there. The amount is quite generous, considering how often you wear eye shadow, this product is going to last a while. Let's not forget to mention the texture, it's very smooth and velvety.

CONS: The fact that its not a cream/powder/loose the application can be a little tricky. I tried using it with a real hair brush and synthetic brush and was having difficulties applying it. It tend to fall or flake around the eye area which leaves the makeup looking messy. Then I tried using a eye shadow sponge applicator which is probably the only one I found most successful for a more accurate application. Then I used a real hair brush to blend/soften out the edges to create a more softer effect. It is suggested that you apply it with your fingers for the best application, but not everyone is fond of using their hands on their face as we tend to produce oils. All the colours are very shiny and metallicy, I like more matte colours so hopefully in the near future they will come out with some new colours.

The colours are ( top right - left ) 009 Permanant Kaki, 005 Purple Obsession, 002 Hourglass Beige, 001 Time Resist White, 015 Flashback Silver, 007 Unlimited Sky, 004 Forever Pink, 013 Burning Black, 006 All Night Blue

The eye shadow comes in a jar, somewhat loose / pressed / cream. It has a lid that presses the shadows.

Here is a swatch with flash.

Meet the colours:009 Permanant Kaki, 005 Purple Obsession, 002 Hourglass Beige, 001 Time Resist White, 015 Flashback Silver, 007 Unlimited Sky, 004 Forever Pink, 013 Burning Black, 006 All Night Blue

Below is a picture with flash

After the many attempts running my arm under water and rubbing it like crazy ( no makeup remover or cleanser was used here)

Results, not bad.

Model is wearing the essential kit with the exception of the eyeshadow, foundation, brows and eyeliner.
Photo: Helen Tran
Model:Stephanie
I have always been a CARGO Awarding Lip gloss and Blush Fan. Cargo really knows how to make them. Some of you may be familiar with the blu_ray line which came out about a year ago but I recently had the opportunity to use some of their products recently and I am simply impressed with it. My first attempt, I got Blogger Tina purchasing a kit when I used the products on her which she is upset with me at the moment since she's not a huge make-up fan and now a CARGO blu_ray fan. I think it was the blush/highlighter that really sold her.
<= This shoot was the second time I used it and just look how flawless her skin looks. Barely there! blu_ray is a line from CARGO which was actually designed for make-up artist to use in hi-def television/film, at the same time was also catered for your everyday woman that wanted to wear make-up but at the same time not feel made-up. Their challenge was to create make-up that looks perfectly natural. The make-up had to disappear under the scrutiny of high definition

Due to the popular demand from Make-up Artist and Women everywhere, CARGO decided to to expand their line. There latest line extension provides you with more must-have basics to enhance your daily routine.

This spring, CARGO provides even more tools to help you look flawless and natural in any light.
Introducing blu_ray™ Lip Gloss with new Timestrip® technology; new shades of blu_ray™ Pressed Powder; blu_ray™ Bronzer; and an amazing value set: the blu_ray™ Essentials Kit. ( retails for an amazing $59.00 USD and CDN)


This line includes:
blu_ray™ Lip Gloss with NEW Timestrip® technology -- $24
Developed for high-definition filming, blu_ray™ Lip Gloss provides fuller, smoother looking lips. The innovative formula contains hyaluronic acid spheres and a peptide chain to plump lips and reduce fine lines. blu_ray™ Lip Gloss also improves lip elasticity, comfort and hydration. Transparent pearl pigments ensure an even colour payoff.

CARGO has now enhanced blu_ray™ Lip Gloss with new Timestrip® technology, a groundbreaking system which ensures that you use your Lip Gloss only as long as it remains fresh and effective. To activate, just insert the strip into the cap of the gloss. The Timestrip® window will start turning red, indicating the passage of time. When nine months have gone by and the entire window is red, you know it is time to throw out your gloss. blu_ray™ Lip Gloss with Timestrip® technology is available in seven luscious colours:
Belize – Warm Sunny Pink
Panama – Muted Raspberry
Halifax – Palest Peach Blush
Bogota – Rich Red Plum
Vermont – Golden Café Latte
Laredo – Shimmering Nude
Montego – Classic Rose

blu_ray™ Pressed Powder (NEW shades) -- $32
blu_ray™ Pressed Powder’s photo chromatic pigments automatically colour correct make-up, so that colour stays consistent in all types of lighting. Its ultra-fine particles fill in fine lines, while micronized light diffusers reflect light randomly to camouflage imperfections. The result: great coverage that looks completely natural, day in and day out.

blu_ray™ Bronzer -- $30
A matte bronzer that looks incredibly natural, without any shine or shimmer. This high-technology Bronzer contains photochromatic pigments to automatically colour correct make-up so that colour stays consistent in all types of lighting. The ultra-fine optical blurring pigments randomly scatter light to camouflage imperfections. The result is a natural-looking matte glow that is never orange or streaky.

Or the BEST DEAL
blu_ray™ Essentials Kit -- $49 (a regular retail value of $110!)
A collection of everything you need for natural, picture-perfect beauty in a flash. The blu_ray™ Essentials Kit contains four must-haves for your real-life close-ups:

blu_ray™ Mascara
Under the magnifying glass of high-definition, CARGO’s blu_ray™ Mascara lengthens, curls, defines and separates lashes. blu_ray™ Mascara creates lashes that are full and long, yet look perfectly natural. The special comb applicator guarantees that you won’t miss a single lash in those hard-to-reach areas.

blu_ray™ Lip Gloss with Timestrip® technology in BelizeThe innovative lip plumping formula with the high-tech Timestrip® component in a universally flattering warm pink shade.

blu_ray™ Bronzer
For a radiant, matte summer glow, any time of the year. Skin looks gently bronzed, never orange or streaky.

blu_ray™ Blush/Highlighter in Peach
The ultimate blush and highlighter in one! This universally flattering shade is perfect for spring. blu_ray™ Blush/Highlighter has photo chromatic pigments that adjust to ambient lighting to provide a natural finish, day or night. For perfectly glowing skin, the irregular particle size diffuses light and creates an optical blurring that imparts a softer, more refined complexion. Micro-fine particles fill in fine lines.

For more information visit the blu_ray website.