Easy Summer Beauty with Quo

Happy July, Guys!

We've had roasting hot weather for about six weeks already, which showed up five days after it last snowed.  We had about three days of spring in total.

Yay Canada!?!

When the weather is like this, I want an easy, fresh face. I can't think of anything more uncomfortable in 27 degree heat than 5 layers of products!  Tidy brows, flushed cheeks and a softly tinted pout is my jam these days. 

Quo has got it covered!

A little while ago, they launched some new additions to their product line, in honour of the 16th anniversary of Quo being sold in Shopper's Drug Mart.  These little beauties could not have arrived at a better time!

The first thing I want to dish about is the Quo Glow Blush Stick.  These chubby crayons contain a creamy blush that is well-pigmented.  The application is smooth, and it dries to a soft powdery finish.  The colour blends well, and is buildable.  The wear time is pretty good, if it's set with a loose powder.  I wear a moisturizing ointment on my face and I can't use powder on my cheeks, since my skin is such a mess, and I still get several hours of wear. I'm impressed! 

The Blush Sticks come in three shades: Pizazz- a creamy, bright pink.  Sundown- a fresh, peach shade with shimmer. Cosmic- a vivid coral with shimmer.

 

 

Next, we have the Quo Lip Cocktail Tinted Lip Balm.  These balms are super hydrating with a sheer, juicy finish.  They really do have a pretty pop of soft colour, and a great shine to them!  They wear comfortably for a few hours, which is par-for-the-course as far as a tinted balm is concerned, and they are the most wonderful size for just throwing in your bag for re-application.  These balms apply like butter, smell like candy, and even have a hint of a candy flavour.  They are so fun to wear!  A total summer staple in my life now!

The Lip Cocktails come in six shades.  I have put the shade Tequila Sunrise in a safe place apparently.  So safe, that I have no idea what the hell I've done with it.  It's a yummy, orange-red shade. Dammit.  The other five are pictured above, from Left to Right: Martini, Cosmopolitan, Mai Tai, Raspberry Mojito, Daiquiri. 

My favourite combo lately has been Cosmic and Mai Tai.  There is just something so fun about the coral with gold shimmering across my cheek, and the fresh hit of juicy coral on my pucker!  So summery!

Top-Mai Tai, Bottom-Cosmic

 

 

Quo is available at Shoppers Drug Mart, and while you're there, if the summer collection is still available, pick up the Lip Oil!  Talk about hydration and juiciness!  *LeSigh!

 

 

Of course, all of this was worn over a good sunscreen for face and lips.  Don't leave home without it!

 

Welcome to Summer!!!

 

Donna Xoxo

 





 

 

 

*Products were provided by PR, opinions are mine.  I truly adore these!!!

 

Get the Best of Fall This Summer

Summer may have just begun, but I be thinking about fall makeup trends!
 I do love corals, greens, and bronzes, however, my heart lies with a dark and mysterious face!
Fall is right up my alley!
I've found a few trends which are forward-thinking, but absolutely wearable right now!  Love it!
Three of the biggest looks for fall 2012 are:

Altuzzura
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Geometric Eyeliner-  This fall is all about a strong liner statement.  Lanvin had a bold graphic cat-eye, while Altuzarra had a very sculptural look going on.  This look could adapt to summer by simply changing the colour!  Instead of inky black, go for violet, or an emerald green!  Pretty!

Gucci
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 Wine Coloured Lips-  Shades of wine were all over the runways.  At Bottega Venetta, the lip look was a deep merlot, worn with a taupe eye.  Gucci had a cleaner face with a more burgundy shade of lippy.  To make this work in July, just rub your ring finger on a dark lipstick bullet, then press the colour on your lips for a stained look.  Sexy, but not too heavy!

Issa
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Flushed Cheeks-  The goal for this cheek look is to seem "chapped" from the wind or the sun.  Issa went with a feverish pink, while Rodarte had the feel of a left-over summer tan.  How do you not love a strong cheek?  A swipe of shimmery peachy-bronze on the lower part of the cheekbone is  perfect at the beach, or in the city.

What makeup look do you rock all summer?  Which trends are you anxious for in the fall?

Donna Xoxo