Cocoa Jewelry

Need a little sparkle for your holiday Christmas party, or a little something extra for someone's stocking?  Check out the latest jewelry to hit the Boutique - Cocoa Jewelry! This Canadian company offers costume jewelry sporting trendy looks that won't break the bank, with prices ranging from $15 for a set of bangles to $40 for a crystal brushed metal stretched cuff (my favourite piece!). Take a look at some of the pieces in November's LouLou Magazine, or come in to see it today!

Viva Las Vegas!

Friday, November 25th

4 - 9 pm

Bring Lady Luck and join us in the Beauty Boutique for our Viva Las Vegas Gala!

Kick off your Christmas shopping, or add to your own wish list - we're not checking any lists to see if you've been naughty or nice!  Book yourself a skincare consultation to help your skin transition through the colder winter weather, or get a new look for the office Christmas party with a makeover.  And if you're anxious to see what the New Year has in store for you, book your time with the tarot card reader---she is always a hit so make sure you reserve your space!

As always, your ticket gives you a goody bag, as well as an entry into the draws for some fabulous gift baskets filled with goodies that would excite even the high rollers!  Try your luck and spin the wheel to earn special discounts on your purchase or choose from deluxe samples of your favourite products!

Spaces are limited so be sure to get your ticket today!



New in November

Here are just a few of the highlights of the products arriving in the Boutique:

• Benefit BADGal Lash mascara and eyeliner double-pack - limited edition bonus pack; get a full size BADGal mascara and a BADGal waterproof eyeliner for $32!

• Anna Sui Fall 2011 Eye & Lip Palette - this purse friendly compact contains 2 lip glosses, 2 eyeshadows and applicators!  Soft pinks give just enough color to the lips, while the highly pigmented eye shadows are rich in color!

• Neostrata BOGO bonus packs - these sets are fantastic deals! Buy the Total Anti-Aging Intense Day or Night and get the All-in-One Eye Serum for free ($47 value), Buy the Daytime Anti-Wrinkle Cream and get the Anti-Wrinkle Cream free, Buy the Daytime Wrinkle Repair and get the Wrinkle Repair free ($68.50, $130.50 value!), or Buy the Skin Renewal Peel Solution and get the Skin Resurfacing Duo free!

• Lancome Gift with Purchase - your gift with any $34 or more Lancome purchase contains a deluxe size Hypnose Doll Lashes mascara, La Crayon Kohl eyeliner in black, Bi Facil eye makeup remover, Visionnaire serum (7 ml), Genefique eye (7 ml - half size!) and a sample eye shadow quad in green/greys or pinks/plums! Quantities are very limited.

• Stila Holiday Daydream eyeshadow palette - this compact contains 22 shades that you can mix and match for a new look everyday!

• Clarins Perfect Skin, Perfect Complexion Gift - with the purchase of any 2 Clarins products, one being a foundation, you receive this cute gift containing a mini Instant Smooth face primer and an Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector!

Beauty Review: La Roche Posay Derm AHA

Dermatologists agree that one of the most beneficial times for your skin to take advantage of a chemical peel is during a change in season.  This is because a chemical peel removes the older skin cells at the surface which allows the newer skin below to have it's time in the sun (or the rain if you're from Vancouver).  This newer skin will be better able to adapt to the changing environment---much like teenagers are better at learning how to use the new computer running Windows 7 while their parents are still adjusting to switching over to DVD from VHS (advances in technology never seem to benefit older generations!).  But with the way the weather has been fluctuating lately on the West Coast, you could spend an entire paycheck in the dermatologist's chair. The solution: do it yourself!

La Roche Posay has just launched Derm AHA, which is an intensive resurfacing serum that provides three types of chemical exfoliation throughout the skin.  So how does it work? Our skin cells are held together by intracellular glue called desmosomes, and as the skin cells move up towards the epidermis, this glue starts to weaken due to protease enzymes, and eventually the glue breaks down and cells break apart and slough off. When we were younger, the process of cell renewal took ~30 days.  But as we age, this process slows down and even when skin cells die, the glue still holds them together causing a dull complexion and enhancing fine lines.

Derm AHA works on different layers of the skin to speed up cellular renewal: (1) glycolic acid acts on the superficial layer of the skin, cutting desmosomes, (2) Activating Protease Factor works on the intermediate layer of the epidermis and stimulates enzymatic protease activity, and (3) weakens the desmosomes in the deeper layer of the epidermis. And the results are fast: a radiant, clear complexion, with visibly reduced fine lines and wrinkles.

And because it's brought to you by the brand most recommended by dermatologist's, it's non-comedogenic, fragrance and preservative free, safe for even the most sensitive skin.  Peel and reveal younger, more radiant skin today!