MAKEUP 101

Sunday, June 3- 12PM & 2PM
Thursday, June 7- 6 PM

Have you ever said “one of these days, I should really learn how to put on makeup”? This fun, interactive class goes back to the basics. Learn how to choose and apply products such as foundations, blush and eyeshadow. We will also talk tools that make the job easier. 

AND This Time Only, when you attend our Makeup 101 class, you’re automatically registered for a 1-on-1 Makeup 201 Class of your own for FREE!

Register here!

SPECIAL EVENT MAKEUP

Sunday, June 10, 2012
12 PM & 2 PM

Are you attending a wedding or grad this summer?  Ladies, you know those photos are going to wind up on Facebook.  Ensure you stay the belle of the ball all event long (no shiny noses or raccoon eyes here).  Practice step-by-step how to choose and apply your most flattering shades for a true long-wear photo-friendly face.  Great for Mothers, Bridesmaids, Grads and guests.

Register here!

Kick it up a notch with fresh, new makeup at our Stila Makeup Soiree on May 24, 25 & 26!  Spend 45 mins with a LUX Makeup Star-tiste who will show you how to sparkle & shine all summer long.

Book your spot online or at 780-451-1534.  Only $10, redeemable in product on the day of your appt.

And the best part… spend $75 in Stila products and take home some amazing swag all weekend long!

We are thrilled with our latest member of the LUX family.  Jenn B joined us last month after a year at home with her little baby.  Prior to becoming a mom, Jenn spent ten years as manager at MAC cosmetics where she focused on creativity, sales, and customer service.  Through MAC, she has worked in film, on photoshoots and with celebrities.  You will be blown away by her skills.

Day-after Arsenal:

If you came down for our 2nd Birthday on High Street, you know that the LUX ladies love a good party.  Last month we celebrated LUXmas in March (because hello, you keep us way too busy in December) with dinner, dancing and Denny’s.  After we crashed at 5:00 am and slept away the spins, I knew that the LUX gang would be pulling out their best Sunday remedies.  Here’s our list of hangover must-haves.-Jenn

1. Kaia Facial Cleansing Cloths

Cleanse and collapse.  These guys “remove the half sweated off makeup”, and the next morning they “get the mascara I missed washing off last night.”  We’re known to keep a pack by our beds.  Partying not required, just laziness.

2. Marvis Toothpaste

This staff staple “gets the coating off my teeth” and “washes away that morning-after mouth.”

3. Skyn Iceland Firming Eye Gels

These Hydro Cool treats were mentioned by the whole team.  We count on these eye gels to “depuff and wake me up” and “send those bags packing.” No need to sacrifice sleep waiting for them to work:  ”I go back to bed with the eye patches on… once the goodness has been absorbed, they just fall off!”

4. 100% Pure Organic Sea Therapy

Adding these dried kelp crystals to your tub will “help expel the deamons (toxins) from the night before while soothing muscles sore from dancing the night away.”  Splash in the Eucalyptus or Lavender Vapour Bath for an aromatherapeutic soak.

5.  John Masters Organics Lavender Haircare

You’re having a rough morning: take opportunities to be kind to yourself throughout your routine.  Lavender & Rosemary Shampoo and Lavender & Avocado Conditioner “soothe my headache and wash last night’s party out of my hair”.  Lavender “is calming.  Wards off nausea, too.”

6.  Love and Toast Clementine Crush Shower Creme

If you don’t have time for a long soak (or it’s day two and you’re still feeling ragged), this just-plucked body wash “wakes me up after too few hours of sleep.”

7. Bumble and bumble Sunday Shampoo

We count on this under-rated wonder to save our “poor over-styled, over-hairsprayed, bar-mauled hair.”  An 80′s party proved the ultimate test, converting a “crimped, teased and lacqued monstrosity” back to our healthy modern locks with just one wash.

8. Jack Black Dragon Ice Relief & Recovery Balm

Take down the ache by reducing inflammation, soothing strain, stimulating immune defence, and supporting the body’s optimal healing process.  We each slathered our feet after last month’s nine hour Birthday bash workday.  Good for “sore, bruised (where do those come from, anyway?!?) drunk legs”, too.

9. John Masters Organics Vitamin C Anti-Aging Face Serum

Step 1: Look in mirror and gasp in alarm at your grayish hue, blotchy skin, sunken cheeks.  Step 2: Sweep on JMO Vitamin C Serum over freshly cleansed (prefereably with a Clarisonic) skin.  Step 3: Admire change in mirror, “give praise for this product’s existance.”

10. Skyn Iceland Cloud Creme and the Antidote Quenching Lotion

You don’t need us to tell you that after a night like that, your body is begging for moisture.  Our oily-skin likes how the Antidote “soothes and rehydrates”, plus the “peppermint is cooling and feels good on my face”.  Our drier-skin relies on Cloud Cream to “hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.”

11. Jack Black Lip Balm

All that drinking and glossing and dancing and snogging has sucked every bit of water from your lips.  This crowd favourite makes them feel “instantly plump and soft and less.. withered”.

12. 100% Pure Organic Cucumber Eye Cream Gel

This lightweight potion “tightens, depuffs, and livens me up”.  When we’re extra worse for wear, we’ll take a minute to put it in the freezer first.  This “makes my bags instantly de-puff, plus the cold feels so good!”

13. Stila Perfecting Concealer

You’re hydrated, soothed, cooled, cleansed and freshened.  Finish it off with this “must-have to hide dark circles and next-day breakouts.” Now take your beautiful self and go face the day uh, late afternoon.

Environmental Repair+ Clear Recovery Foam Wash-

This foaming face wash cools & tones skin, reduces inflammation, and minimizes the appearance of age spots.  A gentle, non-drying formula, it can be used daily on all skin types but the anti-inflammatory properties of Willow Bark make it especially great if you suffer from occasional breakout or clogged pores.  It also contains Soap Berry which inhibits melanin production to reduce age spots.  Also great for more sensitive or irritated skin with the addition of Radish Root.  Use day and night for best results.

Environmental Repair+ Fresh Relief Face Serum- A protective facial moisturizer which cools and nourishes stressed and sun-damaged skin while shielding it from environmental exposure.  It also boosts your skin’s natural defence system and fights harmful pollutants all the while stimulating collagen production and cell renewal.  Contains Japanese Seaweed to combat exhaust, smoke, heavy metals & free radicals.  It also has anti-inflammatory properties which reduces redness and balances sun-damaged skin.  Even if you can’t fathom the idea of parting ways with your current moisturizer, keep this in your medicine cabinet should you suffer the misfortune of a sunburn this summer.

Environmental Repair+ Calm Glow Eye Gel-  A lightweight, oil-free gel which keeps moisture in and pollutants out. Creates and smoothes delicate skin with a protective barrier that reduces redness and inflammation while combating damaging irritants.  Contains Rye Seed Extract to improve elasticity, reduce fine lines and promote collagen production.  Black Current Extract reduces inflammation and replenishes stressed skin while Linseed Extract shields it from irritants.

All-in-all, when it comes to protecting your skin from the environment, you want this powerful threesome in your corner.

Bumble & bumble’s new Colour Minded series promises to ‘Keep Tones True’ so fading will become a thing of the past.  For those of you who were Colour Support fans, think of this as the DVD to Colour Support’s VHS.  The collection features 4 products that work with ALL hair hues & tones (great news esp. for hair colour chameleons) to prevent premature fading.

Colour Minded Sulfate Free Shampoo- As the name would suggest, this is B&b’s 2nd Sulfate-Free Shampoo, yet it still has a serious lather.  Hurray!  While it gently cleanses, it also protects colour’s integrity and prolongs vibrancy and brilliance with B&b’s own Colour Preserving Complex.  This complex restricts water from entering the hair shaft, inhibiting colour’s ability to leave.  Brilliant right!

Colour Minded Conditioner- Much like it’s cleansing counterpart, the Colour Minded Conditioner seals the hair to keep tones true while also enhancing your hair’s shine with it’s unique Colour Preserving Complex.  Great news, I’m told with it being so rich you can actually use it as a moisture masque!

Colour Minded UV Protective Styling Balm- I’m told that years ago, Bumble & bumble sold a styling balm that was coveted by stylists and consumers alike but unfortunately went out of production.  With much excitement the launch of Colour Minded welcomes this coveted Styling Balm back to the Bumble & bumble family of products!  This time it has an added UV Filter to protect the hair from the element.  Use before blow drying & styling for a bit of added control and lustre.  Don’t colour treat your hair?  You’ll still love this product!

Colour Minded UV Protective Polish- Like the Styling Balm, this finishing product contains a UV Filter which protects hair from the environment, keeping tones true.  As the last step before you walk out the door, apply a small amount for added shine which also happens to perfectly showcase your beautiful colour.

After months of impatiently waiting, they are FINALLY available at LUX!!  Stila has launched the Stay All Day 10-1 HD Beauty Balm and we couldn’t be more excited.  No need for a laundry list of moisturizers, serums and foundations, this beauty does. it. all.

1. hides skin imperfections and reduce the appearance of wrinke depth by up to 84%

2. infused with natural, skin protecting emollients which have been shown to increase antioxidant activity by up to 89.7%

3. enriched with tripeptide-37, bamboo and pea extracts, which help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

4. long-wearing, high definition formula

5. helps reduce pore size and provides oil and blemish control

6. features an exclusive comples, which helps reduce redness and skin irritation

7. uses the smallest particle size aof coated pigments for seamless, smooth coverage

8. luxurious beauty balm glides onto skin and leaves a silky, powdery finish

9. ideal for all skin types and skin tones

10. oil-free, paraben-free and dermatologist tested

FYI-this BB Cream has a universal colour so need to worry about colour matching.

Even Victoria Beckham is a big fan!