Travel takes its toll even under the best of circumstances, and for those of us who jet-set for work, the back-to-back flight schedule inevitably wreaks havoc on our skin. So allow me to share some super simple yet fabulously effective fatigue fighters, no makeup brushes required!

Magic Mitt - The perfect travel companion. This amazing mitt is worth its weight in gold. Cleanses your skin and removes all of our mineral makeup even our mascara with just your hand, the mitt and warm water. True story…

D2O Hydration Spray – I call it the skin saver spray and it never leaves my carry-on bag. This 2.oz sprayer is air travel approved and packs a poignant punch. D2O is PH balanced hydration spray that dispenses a mist that is calming, soothing, anti-aging and anti-bacterial. Spray it anytime, anywhere to cool down or freshen up, great as a toner with or without your regular skincare regime.

Smooth Affair Facial Primer & Brightener - This multitasking dynamo is your secret weapon for instant radiance. It’s your skin’s wake-up call.

Dream Tint Tinted Moisturizer - “Peach Brightener” is your skin’s fatigue fighter! This oil-free and weightless mousse-like moisturizer envelopes your skin with a super subtle peach nuance, paramount for restoring the look of your skin’s natural healthy vibrance. Insta-fix!

In Touch Highlighter – Instant radiance for an uplifting glow. A little dab will do ya! With your finger apply a dab to the inner and outer corner of your eyes and just under the brow arch, instant awakening and lifting effect.

PureLash Mascara - In navy, is another traveler’s secret. Navy mascara assists in making the whites of your eyes look whiter and brighter, thus restoring a vibrant twinkle to your tired eyes.

LipDrink SPF 15 Lip Balm – Your lips’ protective travel shield!

Dot The i Eye Makeup Remover Swabs – For touch-ups on the go, convenient for even the smallest of travel bags.

Note: Canadian Air Transport Security Authority guidelines states: Containers of liquids or gels in your carry-on must be 100ml/100grams (3.4oz) or less. All containers must fit in 1 clear, closed, resealable plastic bag no more than 1liter (1quart) in capacity. the approximate dimensions of a 1liter/1quart bag are 15.24cm by 22.86cm (6in. by 9in.) or 20cm by 17.5cm (8in. by 7in.).

Happy and safe travels to all…

Cheers!

Because you can always add more…

I continually find myself saying this phrase when I’m educating an individual on the features and benefits of the jane iredale brand. Less is truly more… the beauty of the brand for me as an artist is the unhindered and unadulterated pure pigment. Pure pigment allows me total control of the payoff on the skin, from the ethereal lightness of a Victoria Secret model to the wild imaginings of Cirque du Soleil, creative dreams realized.

Conventional makeup formulations use ingredients such as Talc which is a inexpensive filler that dilutes pigment thus harder to achieve the desired payoff and of course hinders the longevity of wear and compromises skin health. Don’t work harder work smarter…  Pure pigment delivers pure results in every way.

jane iredale has introduced 15 new eye shadow singles that conjure up days gone past for me… The images that inspired me, Christian Dior makeup images of the 80′s, created by master-craftsman Tyen. His images solidified my career choice hands down.

I was in Halifax NS doing some education when I was asked to demonstrate the payoff ability of the eye shadow. Voila!

Formula: Peach Silk Eye Gloss (eye shadow base; brow to lash line) + Lapis Lazuli Mystikol (crease to lash line) + Magic Eye Shadow single (center of the lid; crease to lash line) + Violet Eyes Eye Shadow single (crease) + Red Carpet Eye Shadow single (above crease) + Rose Gold Eye Shadow single (inner crease toward the nose) + Gold Quadrant from Moonglow Quad Bronzer (under brow and around outer area of the eye and upper cheek bone) + Caribbean Eye Shadow single (inner corner of the eye extending .5 of the upper and lower lash line) + Royal Velvet Eye Shadow single (.5 of lower lash line from middle to outer corner of the eye) + Onyx Mystikol (inner water line; upper and lower) Boom!

Cheers!

“Fresh Delight” has officially been launched across Canada!

My Fresh Delight amazing race began with an inspiring send-off from a few local faces stretched out toward the sun…truly delightful and most encouraging…

Crocuses just around the corner from my place, I am so blessed.

The first leg of my race began in Victoria BC on Saturday March 2nd and ended in Halifax NS on March 25. A total of 11 cities in 23 days. The day of the Montreal Fresh Delight launch just so happened to coincide with the first official day of spring, March 20th and what a glorious day it was, fresh, sunny and bright!

I want to thank all of our partners who were in attendance, familiar faces and new, it was a pleasure. Thank you for continuing to be great voices of the brand, beautiful canvases on which you showcase the brand potential every day. For your passion, dedication, knowledge and your unbridled willingness to “share the good news.” Your success is our success so here’s to a very successful spring and beyond….

Cheers!

Spring break is just around the corner and for most of you this means far off places drenched in sun with sand under your feet and crystal blue water as far as the eye can see…

Most of you have begun your body rituals in preparation to hit the beaches upon touch down and there is no better way then Tantasia Self Tanner & Bronzer.

Tantasia Self Tanner & Bronzer is totally unique and an entirely new approach to self-tanning. This proprietary formula works with your body’s own tanning process,              the production of melanin, to develop a safe, long-lasting and completely natural tan.      The result? Your tan is uniquely your own.

Tantasia is a gradual self-tanning product which allows you to control the depth of color you want to achieve. The more consecutive days applied the richer the tan. Tantasia’s light weight gel like formula can be used on both the face and the body and its delicate bronze tint ensures you do not miss a spot. “Tint today, Tan tomorrow!”

Please may I remind you that Tantasia has no SPF so please, please apply Powder-Me SPF prior to sun exposure. Powder-Me SPF offers up an SPF30 and is available in 3 shades. I would recommend Golden or Tanned to enhance the results of Tantasia. I would highly recommend Amazing Base or PurePressed Base SPF 20 to protect your face, both are highly water resistant, up to 80 minutes in moving water. They are available in a myriad of shades for the perfect golden/bronzed goddess look…

Last but certainly not least let’s remember to protect your kisser.                                 LipDrink SPF15 is a colorless, moisturizing and protective lip balm with a hint of lemon and orange to freshen your kiss. Wear it alone or under additional lip products.

Be responsible, safe and have fun…                                                                                  Bon Voyage!!!

jane iredale introduces the long awaited New brush for Longest Lash  Mascara!

Longest Lash Lengthening and Thickening Mascara is by far my mascara of choice. This innovative and proprietary formula nourishes, conditions and thickens your lashes while promoting lash growth. Uniquely and conveniently packaged in a squeeze tube this mascara delivers 37% more product than any other mascara on the market and allows you to squeeze out every last lashtastic drop… This clean and natural formula is water resistant and assists in lengthening your lashes with the help of plant cellulose fibers, not synthetic ones.

For those of you who love lush-full lashtastic lashes, I would highly recommend applying PureLash Lash Extender & Conditioner prior to applying Longest Lash. Do not allow the Lash Extender & Conditioner to dry before applying Longest Lash. This is the key to your success in layering the two.

For those of you who continually struggle with mascara transfer no matter what formula you choose, I just may have the solution for you… It came to me on a photo shoot and has been my answer ever since. After applying your mascara formulation of choice, allow it to dry completely, once dry apply PureBrow Brow Fix & Mascara. This clear formula coats the mascara and prevents the colour from touching your skin thus preventing colour transference, especially under your eyes.

There you have it! I hope I have helped to open your eyes to the possibilities…

Cheers!

One of the elements of being the National Brand Educator and Makeup Artist for                jane iredale Canada is supporting our brand partners with makeup events. These events are not only exciting, dynamic, educational and fun but they are great opportunities to create indelible “powers of the experience” and “aha” mineral moments.

It is my sincere honour to work with our dedicated partners who bring their A-game to every event with such passion, professionalism, positivity, beauty, knowledge and artistry. This is my shout-out to you and I look forward to many more to come…

Cheers!