#GlossyPartyMTL - Get GLOSSY with GLOSSYBOX‏ Event

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend the first GLOSSYBOX event for media and GLOSSY ambassadors since its launch in Canada, along with a few fellow bloggers such as my friends Josianne and Isanielle. I finally had the opportunity to meet face to face with Sanya, Kristelle and Ellie, and I also met some interesting bloggers from Montreal, such as The Green Geekette and Marie Frédérique.

Josy, Izzy, Sanya and me

But first, let's start with a little FOTN and OOTN, shall we?

Benefit The POREfessional | Marcelle Concealer Palette in Universal Beige | 100% Pure Cocoa Pigmented Bronzer in Brown Sugar | Milani Baked Powder Blush - Luminoso | Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick - Primrose

 theBalm Time Balm Concealer - Light | Wet N Wild Color Icon Palette - Lust | Maybelline Unstoppable Eyeliner - Onyx (upper lashline, waterline and lower lashline)* | Marcelle Power Volume Mascara | Wet n Wild Coloricon Brow & Eye Liner - Taupe

*Maybelline Unstoppable Eyeliner is NOT cruelty-free

Tints of Nature Conditioning Permanent Colour in 2N Natural Darkest Brown | Babyliss Pro Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron | Shielo VOLUME Flexible Design Hair Spray

Dress - Winners | Blazer - Suzy Shier | Heels - Glo Women's Jayden Patent Platform Pump - K-Mart | Nail polish - Julep Nail Vernis 'Alyson' | Tan - St Moriz Instant Self Tanning Mousse 'Dark'

We enjoyed a luxurious night of pampering at Victoria Park Spa, which included a variety of beauty bars such as makeup bar, braid bar and even candy bar! We had tons of fun at the Bioré photo booth and we even had our photo taken in a life-size GLOSSYBOX!

Delicious cupcakes and sparkling wine

Beauty Bar and Candy Bar

Izzy enjoying the braid bar

Of course, keeping true to the GLOSSYBOX way, there was tons of giveaways from brands such as Marc Anthony, Bioré, imPRESS Press-on Manicure, Kiss, John Frieda, Algemarin and more - not to mention that every guest left with their very own gigantic swag bag, complete with the May GLOSSYBOX! I almost could not believe it!

Izzy and I with our - amazingly heavy! - bags (image: Être Radieuse)

So many goodies! As for the May GLOSSYBOX... the content will be unveiled in an upcoming post!

Big thanks go to GLOSSYBOX Canada and Tracey Brooke PR for putting together such an amazing event!

Tints of Nature - Better For Hair, Better For You

If you have followed me through my hair dye adventures, you may know that I'm currently seeking cruelty-free alternatives but it's much harder than I though because there are just not enough options offered here in Québec. Well, I have been very lucky to be given the opportunity to try Tints of Nature, which is a natural, vegetarian, cruelty-free (of course!) and ammonia-free hair color. Tints of Nature has been formulated with specially selected natural and certified organic ingredients and offers a gentler alternative, which will leave your hair looking gorgeous.

I decided to try Tints of Nature Conditioning Permanent Colour in 2N Natural Darkest Brown. I usually prefer to dye my hair when they are a bit dirty - OK, a lot dirty - as it's recommended with most hair dyes to apply the product on unwashed hair, but I was actually surprised to find a clarifying shampoo in the box that is meant to be used before the dye, to remove buil-up caused by product residues, grease and dirt and prepare hair for colouring. Tints of Nature then recommends to dry hair with a towel and then apply the dye, which I thought was super weird - apply color to wet hair, what? - so... after washing my hair with the clarifying shampoo - which doesn't lather, but foam like crazy - I decided to wait the day after to dye my hair. Call me stupid, but I really wanted this to work!

It definitely felt strange to apply the dye on clean hair, but I went a it anyway. The gel formula is great as it prevent the dye to drip everywhere and make a mess in the bathroom. Because I was targeting my roots - my hair is already colored dark brown - I followed the directions which recommended to apply the dye at the roots, then put the cap and wait 20 minutes before applying the hair color on the rest on the hair, then put the cap on again and wait another 10 minutes before washing it out in the shower. I have never used a cap while coloring my hair before so this was another new thing for me.

After about 30 minutes, I jumped in the shower and used the shampoo and conditioner that were included in the box. I had another great surprise with the shampoo which foamed amazingly well, just like the clarifying one. The conditioner was not that great though - it was not thick enough to cover my whole hair and honestly, it didn't even feel like conditioner. In fact, it didn't seem to moisturize or detangle my hair at all because I was absolutely unable to comb it after the shower until I used a leave-in conditioner, which is not something that happens often to me - my hair doesn't tangle easily at all.

L - R: Before and after

In the end, my hair was left a gorgeous and shiny dark brown, almost black, which is always what I'm looking for, especially after my previous bad experience with Clairol Herbal Essences Color Me Vibrant in 66 Chocolate Velvet Dark Brown, which barely tinted my blonde roots a mousey brown. I can't really tell because I used a leave-in conditioner, but I have a feeling that Tints of Nature would have left my hair very dry otherwise, which I think is a bit strange for a hair dye that is supposed to be conditioning.

Tints of Nature offers Natural and Fashion Permanent Colours which retail for $18.99 a pack - check out their color chart here. Also, be sure to have a look at their vast selection of products such as semi-permanent colours, highlight & lightening kits, treatments, etc.

Disclaimer: One or more products were sent to me for consideration to review. I am not affiliated with this company and the fact that the products were free absolutely does not influence my opinion.

Mail of the Week (February 20 - March 2)

New TRESemmé Split Remedy products I have been incredibly lucky to be spoiled rotten by TRESemmé - when they asked me if I would like to try some of their new products, I never expected them to send me the whole Split Remedy line! I have heard about this line but I'm not sure I have seen it in stores around here yet. The Split Remedy products claim to repair up to 80% of the split ends you have in just three uses - wow! I'm not sure I have ever been disappointed by TRESemmé products (although I have a love/hate relationship with their Fresh Start Dry Shampoo) and I do think they are amazing quality for the price so I can't wait to try all of these products!

New Veet EasyWax Electrical Roll-On Kit I was delighted to come home this week to this big box filled with Veet goodies wrapped in pink silk paper! I had not heard of this new product from Veet before and it's very exciting to me because I usually don't wax just because of the mess it makes - and OK, maybe a bit because of the pain too! - but this product promises a mess-free wax. I can't wait to try it!

BH Cosmetics products I have never tried anything from BH Cosmetics for some reasons, so of course I had to jump on this opportunity! It has also been brought to my attention that I rarely post about makeup products on my blog... I know, but I think my true love is skincare. I personally tend to favour great skin instead of having to hide flaws with makeup, but that's just the way I see it. I promise, I will try to feature more makeup related products on here as well!

Here is what I was very kindly sent from BH Cosmetics:

• Liquid Eye Liner in Black
• Waterproof Eyeliner in Frost
• Waterproof Eyeliner in Midnight
• Lipgloss in Wine & Dine
• Lipgloss in Office Queen

L - R: Black, Frost, Midnight, Wine & Dine, Office Queen 

Tints of Nature Conditioning Permanent Hair Colour in Natural Darkest Brown If you have followed me through my hair dye adventures, you may know that I'm seeking cruelty-free alternatives but it's much harder than I though. Tints of Nature is a natural, vegetarian, cruelty-free (of course!) and ammonia-free hair color which retails for $18.99 a pack.

Mini Kleenex box Awwww how cute is this miniature tissue box? I don't even want to use it up! You can still send a pack to someone and receive a free sample of new Kleenex Cool Touch for yourself here.

Coupon for a free Liberté Greek yogurt They had a promotion on Facebook and I'm so glad I was able to snatch one! Liberté is my favorite yogurt, and honestly, is there something better than greek yogurt?

♫ Wild Ones - Flo Rida ft. Sia

CLOSED - Giveaway: Kick Off 2012 With A Colour Consultation From Tints Of Nature - Ammonia-Free Permanent Hair Color That Doesn't Damage Hair

Tints of Nature offers 24 different shades of permanent hair color in their line. Using an ammonia-free formula, Tints of Nature softens the cuticle, allowing the color to work at a lower pH. This method results in effective hair colouring that leaves hair in far healthier conditioner. Our aim is to maintain the balance of hair's protein and moisture to keep hair healthy.  

You don't need ammonia or harsh chemicals to color your hair. Our products contain certified organic ingredients and will NOT damage your hair! 

Our carton is made from 100% reclaimed material and can be readily recycled. Our products are never tested on animals and contain no animal by-products.

New year, new you! Tints of Nature wants to treat one lucky reader of Gaby's Beauty Blog to a specialized hair color consultation and send them their perfect shade to help ring in the new year. Once the winner has been selected, they can submit an up to date headshot of themselves and Tints of Nature's certified sylist will help recommend the best color from their line for the winner to try. Aftewards, of course, they will send you the color!

Rules:

• This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only
• You have to follow Gaby's Beauty Blog via GFC (you don't need to have a blog)
• Blogs made solely for giveaways will be disqualified
• This giveaway ends on February 14 at 12:01 am.

To enter (mandatory):

• Fill out the Rafflecopter form at the bottom of this post

Good luck!!!

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