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Getting Gorgeous with #AlmayPureBeauty {+ Giveaway}

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Ask anyone who knows me well and they’ll tell you I have the worst memory ever.I can’t recall the particulars of events such as my high school graduation or first kiss (I know… I’m so lame), but there are a few milestones I remember – one of them being the day I got contact lenses.

Having worn glasses much of my young life, I vividly remember the feeling of freedom I had with my new-found independence from those always-foggy, terrible-in-the-rain, ugly glasses.

I was thirteen and all was right with the world. I remember the optometrist telling me that I had to be careful what cosmetics I used on my eyes and all I could think was, “You mean I get to wear eye makeup now?” Of course, my mother clarified that statement, telling me “WHEN you’re old enough to wear makeup, you need to buy the hypoallergenic kind.”

A few years later, I found myself remembering those words while in my local drug store frantically searching for suitable products. That’s when I bought my very first eyeliner from Almay.

The funny thing is, if you look in my makeup kit today, you’ll find the same eyeliner… along with a few new favourites I’ve picked up over the past few years!

(L to R) Almay eyeliner, smart shade CC luminous primer, smart shade anti-aging SPF 20 skintone matching
makeup, smart shade SPF 15 concealer, oil-free makeup remove pads, butterkiss lipstick and intense i-color smoky-i™ kit


I attended a breakfast hosted by Almay a few weeks ago and got to meet their two newest Canadian brand ambassadors – Ceri Marsh and Laura Keogh, founders of The Sweet Potato Chronicles (and former FASHION Magazine editors). These two amazing Mamas were as lovely in person as I had imagined and were thrilled to share their tips for making mornings easier, including fabulous meal prep ideas and beauty tips. Both ladies love how Almay’s products are made to get you out of the house in a few minutes flat – like the butterkiss lipstick that acts as a moisturizing balm and lipstick in one.

We were also treated to a preview of the new Almay Canada commercials starring Laura and Ceri; the spots focused on their relationships with their daughters and what their daughters love best about them. So touching!

Makeup artist Jacquie Hutchinson was on hand to teach attendees some easy makeup tips and tricks, too! She even taught me how to do a quick and easy smoky eye. (Thanks, Jacquie!)

(L to R) Makeup artist extraordinaire Jacquie Hutchinson, Ceri Marsh & Laura Keogh (founders of The Sweet
Potato Chronicles) and me!

If you’re anything like me, you only have a few precious minutes to get ready and out of the house in the morning. My routine consists of eyeliner, concealer under my
eyes, and a quick sweep of butterkiss lipstick (in light/medium pink). I save the primer, foundation (I like the anti-aging version) and smoky-i kit for occasions when I have a bit more time to spend on my beauty regimen but, that being said, I can still get out of the bathroom in under 15 minutes! (Not bad, eh?)

I’m happy that my favourite brand as a teenager is still a favourite today. With all of the amazing innovations from Almay, I’m sure to love them for many years to come!

WIN IT!
Almay wants you to see how easy it can be to get ready with their innovative, hypoallergenic beauty products, so they’re giving away a fabulous prize pack to one lucky FFM reader!

Prize includes:

Enter via the Rafflecopter below. Giveaway is open to residents of Canada only, aged 18+. See terms and conditions stated at bottom of entry form for further details. Good luck!

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Comments

  42. Andrea says

    My favourite product is the eye makeup remover pads. I use the ones for sensitive skin and love them. (Andrea Amy)

  64. Jen L says

    I would like most to try the Smoky Eye Shadow combo. I have never tried Almay products at all, so I would like to try everything!

  68. Jenn says

    I am most excited to try the one-coat thickening mascara because i am a mascara junkie!

  75. Elena says

    I'd like to try the SPF skin tone matching makeup. I'm always looking for face products that have sun protection too,

  79. missbeauty says

    beauty products are never cheap and it is hard to find deals on these products. I would love to win "one-coat thickening mascara" as a giveaway.

  80. SUMMER PLEWES says

    I would love to try the smart shade concealer. I always have horror stories in my head of a bad colour job on my face leaving me completely two toned!

  109. Wendy Young says

    I never tried Almay before I am also thinking of becoming a consultant the butterkiss lipstick sounds very interesting.

  118. Angela Poplar says

    I would love to try the Almay smart shade foundation!! Looking for my perfect match!

  124. Anonymous says

    The smart shade foundation.. I'm always looking for new innovative products that can help with problematic areas. (covering) Chrissy D

  125. Anonymous says

    Like to try the rich sounding butterkiss lipstick
    Like that one can choice your skin tone then
    your personal lipstick shade.
    Annonymous – vinci777