Introducing The Marcelle® BB Cream: Finally Canada's Very Own BB Cream!

I'm so excited to announce that Canada is getting it's very own BB Cream!  I had the opportunity to work with this product when I did the makeup for Isabelle (PR Director of Marcelle) and her colleague a few months back for the Marcelle/Annabelle Beauty Premiere and I was quite impressed!  Read on to see the press release and a special offer just for you awesome readers!

PRESS RELEASE

January 2012

Marcelle® proudly introduces the first Canadian-made BB Cream formulated specially for Canadian women in pharmacies as well as mass retail stores! The Marcelle® BB Cream will be in stores on February 6, 2012.

BREAKTHROUGH INNOVATION

Inspired by a trend that perfected skin and enhanced complexions all over Asia, Marcelle® formulated its own BB Cream to cater the needs of Canadian consumers. This multi-purpose skin care cream is morethan a  tinted moisturizer or simple make-up base. It perfects the skin to reveal a more even epidermis and well-hydrated, flawless complexion, all in one. Ideal for any age and any skin type, the Marcelle® BB Cream  comes in two shades and is suitable for a wide variety of carnations thanks to its self-adjusting pigments that transform and adapt to skin tone.

What’s a BB?

Moisturizing skin care, tinted corrector and make-up base all in one, Marcelle® “BB” stands for Beauty Balm, as it truly enhances your natural beauty.  We have also seen the expressions Blemish Base, Blemish Balm and Beauty Base.

How to use the Marcelle® BB Cream, in 3 different ways:

1) The Marcelle® BB Cream is a day cream which should be applied after the skin has been properly cleansed as a corrective tinted moisturizer. For a more intense moisture surge, the BB Cream may be applied on previously moisturized skin.

2) Use it alone or over your moisturizer to unify your complexion.

3) Use it as a make-up base under foundation for total coverage and improved stay-on power.

THE MULTI-TASKING SKIN ENHANCER!

BB Cream embellishes the skin of the girl who requires a basic moisturizer, it unifies the carnation of the woman who is looking to hide a few blemishes and it provides the ultimate coverage to the make-up user who follows it with her usual foundation! BB Cream takes on the role you want it to play!

THE FIRST CANADIAN-MADE BB CREAM

Moisturizer, corrector and make-up base all in one:  

THE ULTIMATE SKIN ENHANCER!

8 IN 1 MULTI-BENEFITS

This Beauty Balm with self-adjusting pigments, powerful antioxidants, aloe and chamomile does it all for your skin:

-Minimizes the appearance of imperfections and pores

-Evens out skin tone

-Provides an excellent make-up base and replaces primers

-Matifies skin and controls shine

-Offers immediate and long-term hydrating benefits

-Soothes and calms skins

-Protects from premature aging and environmental stresses

-Promotes skin regeneration

It perfects the skin to reveal a more even epidermis and well-hydrated flawless complexion, all in one.

FEATURES

-Ultra-lightweight formula leaves skin with “nothing on” feel

-Oil free

-Non comedogenic

-Paraben free

-Dermatologist tested

-Hypo-allergenic

-Perfume free

-Ultra-hygienic airless tube-pump

KEY INGREDIENTS

Hyaluronic Acid

Aquaxyl

Glycerine

Vitamin E

Aloe Vera

Green Tea & Camomile

Soft Focus Powders

BENEFITS

Improves skin elasticity, helps minimize wrinkles

Moisturizes and helps correct imperfections

Antioxidant to protect skin

Soothes & hydrates

Stimulates, reinvigorates & soothes

Light-reflecting, enhance complexion

Marcelle® BB Cream will be available at pharmacies and mass retail stores across Canada as of February 6, 2012.  Suggested retail price: $22.95, 45 mL

Offered in limited quantities while stocks lasts, beauty trend-setters like you will be able to order BB Cream as early as January 16, 2012. Sold at its regular price of $22.95, shipping is FREE with any purchase over $25.00 before taxes at shop.Marcelle.com. Offer starts January 16, 2012.

Stay tuned for a more in depth review from yours truly!

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Marcelle Waterproof Eyeliner Review

I'm always on the lookout for new eyeliners to add to my makeup collection and makeup artist kit.  So when Marcelle was handing these out at The Beauty Premiere I was ecstatic!  I like that there's a pretty wide range of colours to choose from.  I especially love that they are waterproof and resist heat and humidy.  I've yet to try them in extreme weather but so far in this cold weather we're having I must say that they do hold up to my watery eyes.  Ever get that cold wind in your eyes that it makes you tear? Not to worry cause your liner won't smear!

The formula is smooth and creamy so it glides on seemlessly.  I like to use these as either a base or liner.  My favourite colour is Blue Lagoon which is a good dupe for Urban Decay's 24/7 liner in Flipside.  Check out the pic below for a comparison.

L: Urban Decay 24/7 Flipside  R: Marcelle Blue Lagoon

(UD is slightly lighter in colour)

Wondering how it compares to UD 24/7 liners?  I'd have to say they're pretty close in my experience.  Both are smooth and creamy but I'd say Urban Decay is a tad more creamier and pigmented than Marcelle's.  With that said the Marcelle liners seemed to dry a lot faster than UD's. I guess that's because they UD is creamier.  As for lasting power I'd have to say they are pretty close.  Both last a really long time.  I have oily lids and after about 7 hours both begin to to crease and smear on my greasy lids.  So if your lids are anything like mine it's best to wear a primer under these.  If you don't want to dish out 20 something bucks on the Urban Decay liners then Marcelle is a good alternative for about half the price (suggested retail price $10.50).

L - R: Blue Lagoon, Green Metal, Bronze, Fairytale Pink, Mulberry, Imaginary Mauve

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Suggested Retail Price $10.50

And the winners of my Holiday Giveaway are...

I am so excited to announce the winners of my Holiday Giveaway.  First off I want to explain how I chose the winners.

• First I had to check if each of you followed the rules of the giveaway.  
• I then plugged your names onto a spread sheet on excel.  If you entered 5 separate times I entered your name 5 times (i.e. you were entered in cell's 1 through 5).  
• I used the True Random Number Generator on www.random.org and entered the minimum number and maximum number of cells I had.  
• I then hit generate and chose the 1st winner and then repeated the process until I had 4 winners as there are 4 prizes to be won!  

Without further a do here are the winners randomly chosen in this order...

dreamer 

Since you were the 1st winner you picked MAC EYES as your prize and so you shall have it!

Elaine A (TO Beauty Reviews)

You picked MAC LIPSTICKS and now they are yours!

Danielle Thompson

Your first choice was MAC EYES but I already have a winner for that.  But since MARCELLE was your 2nd pick you can have that!

And lastly...

cyndiycs  

I know you picked MAC EYES but the prize has been chosen by another.  But don't worry you get the ANNABELLE prize!  Two of those lipglosses were CUSTOM MADE by Yours Truly!  I hope you like them!

Congratulations to all the winners!

Please check your e-mails.  You will have 48 hrs to claim your prize!

Thanks to everyone who participated.  If you didn't win don't fret!  I have another giveaway coming up in the new year in February...hint that's my BIRTHDAY month! ;)

'Tis the Season of GIVING: A Holiday Give Away!

'Tis the season of giving and I'm giving away some goodies just in time for Christmas!  This is my very first give away so I hope you all have fun!  This give away is open Internationally.

Prize #1 MAC EYES

Eye Shadow: Lustre Leaf

Mineralize Eye Shadow: Sea & Sky

Pearlglide Eye Liner: Fly-by-Blu

Prize #2 MAC LIPS

Lipsticks in Hipster & Bubbles

Prize #3 ANNABELLE

Smoothie Pencil: Blubomb

Glitterama Liquid Eyeliner: Solar Flare

Two Big Show Custom Made Lipgosses by Me

Prize #4 MARCELLE

Lux Eye Dust: Vegas & Illusion

Lipstick: 702 Attitude

Waterproof Eyeliner: Blue Lagoon

This give away is simple all you have to do is the following:

1.  Follow my blog by clicking "Join this Site" on Google Friend Connect (Right side column)

2.  Tell me which prize you'd most like to win (If you want them all you must comment separately or it won't count!)

3.  Leave your e-mail address below so I can contact you if you win

BONUS ENTRIES:

1.  "Like" me on Facebook  (leave a comment when you have done so)

2.  Follow me on Twitter (leave a comment when you have done so)

3.  Subscribe to my blog by email (leave a comment when you have done so)

4.  Tweet, Blog or update your Facebook status about my give away and leave the link in the comments section 

Winner will be chosen on Thursday December 1st, 2011 and announced on Friday December 2th, 2011 at 8:00 AM.  Winner will have 48 hrs to claim their prize.  If prize is not claimed a new winner will be chosen.

Good luck!

The Beauty Premiere: A Marcelle and Annabelle Party!

The Toronto Beauty Bloggers have been waiting for this event for weeks and it had finally come!  Tonights event wasn't your typical sit down and listen to the speaker event but a chic and hip party located at the Toronto Thompson Hotel's Rooftop Lounge.   We were able to get a sneak of the Spring 2012 Collections which I am so excited for!  Check out my pics below of the night for a sneak peak into the collections and all the fun we TOBB's had!

I had been in contact with Isabelle (Social Media & PR Director of Groupe Marcelle Inc) because she needed a makeup artist to do her makeup and hair for the night.  I was lucky enough to glam her up! Isn't she stunning!  (Thank you so much Isabelle for allowing me to do your makeup and hair.  You were wonderful to work for.  I had a fab time at the party!)

Back of Isbelle's hair

Side shot

I also had the opportunity to Isabelle's colleague makeup as well.  Gorgeous girl!

Our view from the top!

Annabelle and Marcelle hors d'oeuvres served on a platter!  How cute is that?!

Glitter Liners

Big Show Lipgloss

Swatches of some of the glosses which are non sticky by the way!

Smudge Paints...LOVE these!  I have it in black and it lasts all day long!

These are a must have.  I will do a separate post reviewing these!

BB Creams are all the rage in Asia.  And Marcelle will be introducing it to Canada and launching it this February!  I can't wait!  I used this on Isabelle's face and it is wonderful!  

Marcelle ladies posing with the BB Creams

New Mascara I can't wait to test out!

Rubber brush head which is popular these days

Anti-aging skin care

Check this out.  We got to custom make our own lipgloss!  How cool is that?  

These are the colours we got to mix and match

My finished product!  I'll call it "Donna Marie"

Custom made gloss by Lisa Marie (Beauty Crazed)  She calls it "Slutty Beauty Crazed Coral"! Haha!

Tess and Kelly from Glitter Diaries says "Don't mind if I do!" 

Anjali (Rock That Look), Fiona (fionaman) and Jill (Batting A Lash) catching up

Me and Isabelle our hostess of the night

Elaine (TO Beauty Reviews) and Tess (Makeup By Tess)

Me and Fiona

Fiona having fun swatching the Smudge Paints

Arianne (Glitter Geek) and Tess

Me and Makeup Artist Lelo

Fiona & Makeup Artist Mariana 

Last minute goodies to take home! 

End of the night with gift bags!

And there you have it.  Be sure to check out your local drugstores to pick up the new 2012 Collections launching this February!

A special thanks again to Marcelle and Annabelle Cosmetics for such an amazing event!  Looking forward to the Spring 2012 Collection!

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www.annabellecosmetics.com