Now that summer is here, I am sure your also fighting the melting make up issue that affects thousands of women ever summer.

If  you don’t have the convenience of permanent cosmetics and your tired for your liner smearing, your shadow creasing up and your foundation streaking down your face, here are a few of our top product choices that will make your summer time play a lot more enjoyable:

Foundation

Mineral powder Young blood, Jane Iredale, Elements. They have a natural spf and water resisters built right in.

Concealer

Cover FX- has a wide range of colours for all skin tones plus waterproof foundations as well.

Brow Colour

Make up Forever Waterproof Brow Corrector- cream based durable and comes in several shades. Makes a great base for that smoky eye look.

Mascara

YSL  Mascara Aquaresistant or Lash Out Waterproof by L’Oreal- both work great…. YSL has several colours.

Eye Liner/ Shadow

Gosh Extreme Liner- can be used for both as it blends well,  stays put and comes in 24 bold colours.

Cheeks

Make up Forever Aqua Cream- multi use product great for the entire face.

Lips

Cover Girl Lips Stains- there are many on the market, but this one is easy to find and use.

Waterproofing Additive

Make up Forever Sealer- you can add to any product or existing make up to add additional waterproof wear ability.

Make up Removal Pads

Andrea Eye’s waterproof removal pads- available at most drugstores

If you have ever worn waterproof make up, you know it can be a B**** to remove.  Andrea’s Eye’s for waterproof make up, will gently remove any products, even the most difficult.  They’re cost-effective and work.  It’s important when you wear waterproof products… you have the proper remover.  Most of them contain a Vinyl or Silicone base and don’t come off with just soap and water. You need the right oil to break them down.  You never want to try to scrub to them off, your skin certainly wont be happy!

Also, try not to wear waterproof all the time.  It keeps the skin from breathing and with continued use can clog your pores, but for a day at the beach or out on the water, it’s always your best bet!

So yes, you have options and no matter what the temperature may be, you’ll look great day or night when you incorporate any of these long-lasting durable product tips into your summer make up routine. Play, have fun, try new things you may even come up with something unique!

Of course there is always the option of a permanent cosmetic enhancement that will allow you to banish those pencils for good! Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions 604 639 3609 about any of our permanent procedure. We are always happy to share and remember your worth it!!

The BeautyInk Gallery was chosen for an episode of “Anna & Kristina’s Beauty Call” that aired on the Women’s Network May 25th at 9pm. As a Permanent Cosmetic Practitioner and owner of the BeautyInk Gallery, Shauna Magrath  feels very honored to have had this opportunity to show their unique artistry to Canada.

You see first hand a live procedures on both eyebrows and eyeliner. They take the client through the process from beginning to end – (the consultation, procedure and the final result). You learn things to look for when choosing a future procedure and how natural looking the BeautyInk procedures truly are.

Here is a little more from Anna and Kristina:

http://annaandkristina.com/?action=d7_article_viewer_view_article&Join_ID=400505&template=tp-test-lab-view-article.htm7

We look forward to speaking with you!

If you have any question regarding this or other procedures the Gallery offers, please call 604 639 3609

Went to the beach today for the first time this year and I have to tell you, we saw more people with Tattoo’s than ever before! Good ones, bad ones…far out crazy ones and of course those so beautiful, you can keep your eyes off them.

Here in Vancouver we are blessed with so many amazing artists, as well as incredible Tattoo Shops.  The caliber of Artist’s in this city is World Class.   Among our favorite destinations for mind-blowing work is Sacred Heart Tattoo’s !

There are three locations, all with their own flair and diversity of brilliant Artist’s.

Quality, expertise and creations second to none!                    

Below’s pic’s gives you a brief introduction to their range, talent and expertise.

So the next time you get the craving or you virgins out there taking your first plunge, make an appointment and stop in to the best shop in town! Sometimes what your looking for, is just around the corner!

Shauna was sent this documentary created by her friend Maxie’s Daughter about the Beauty Industry in Jamaica.  After watching it, she was amazed it exists and could only think about the lack of hygiene in such an environment.  But I guess to those that live there…it’s not an issue or a concern. Give it a watch and tell us what you think?

With the awareness of safety in our country, it is amazing what some women will do in the name of Beauty!!!

I bet you have never thought of permanent cosmetics as environmentally friendly product?

Well think again….!  With the hundreds of tubes of  lipstick, eye liner and lip pencil you will go through in your lifetime, it will all add up.  Not to mention the thousands of pounds of wasteful packaging they come in, going into our land fills and all the harmful chemicals you will have ingested every day.

Permanent cosmetics are created from plant and mineral based organic products. No harmful chemicals are added that will hurt you over time and no more fuss with packaging or all the hassle of  make up application each and every day.

Shauna recently went to a group discussion with the Vancouver Board of Change http://www.boardofchange.com/ and realized how sustainable our company really is.  It wasn’t just the fact that we save the environment with our service of permanent cosmetics, but also the fact that all our sterilizing products are bio-degradable and we have a recycling system in place.  When we created the Gallery we used recycled furniture that was her Omma and Oppa’s, we use recycled paper as well as recycle our ink cartridges as much as possible.

We also use a Santevia water filtration system http://www.santevia.com/wellness/santevia_new/generic.asp?id=16&changeProp=SantProducts&title=Gravity%20Water%20System…so no bottled water here!

On May 20th we invite you to join us at our first of many make up parties right here at the Gallery, celebrating the new line from ARBONNE  Cosmetics an environmentally conscious company.

http://www.arbonne.ca/index.asp?lang=eng

ARBONNE  makes vegan friendly, natural cosmetics that are good for your skin and wont harm the environment.

Shauna has used the products and is so excited about them,  would love to share them with you, so you too can see for yourself these amazing products!  RSVP is required 604 639 3609 or info@beautyink.ca

So the next time you go to the cosmetic counter….take a conscious look at what you are buying within and outside the box. The plastic it’s wrapped in,  the box it comes in, the cardboard, the containers and ask yourself….can this be reused?  Then look at the ingredients…it might shock you at what you have been putting on your skin!

Last evening we joined the talented and sweet Ladies from the Kitty Club for the latest J-Lo flick-”The Back-up Plan.”

http://www.theback-upplan.com/

Not only was it funny, sweet and entertaining, Jennifer still shows off her amazing signature glow.  We happen to know her secret!  Shauna worked with one of her make up artists a few years ago and learned the J-Lo secret glow. Jennifer uses YoungBlood Cosmetics. It’s a line of mineral make-up that comes in both loose (dewy look) and pressed powder(mat look). The loose powder is amazing and gives you that light reflective, radiant glow. You can layer it up for serious coverage and buff it in to increase the shine.  It’s great for the dewy look that will carry you through the summer season, giving you an SPF coverage of about 15.

Shauna has been using Youngblood faithfully now for years and introduces it to her clients as well as other film make-up artists in the city. Because it’s a mineral make up, it’s great for extremely sensitive skin or blemished complexions. The undertones are fabulous and the line caters to women of ethnicity. In Vancouver you can only purchase YoungBlood at the Absolute Spa in the Century Plaza or the Fairmont Hotel.

When you come in for your custom make up lesson, Shauna will be happy to show this fabulous product and the many uses it has besides being a great power. http://www.ybskin.com/index.php

Custom lessons are $80 and will be the best money you have spent in along time. Not only will you learn what products are best for you,  but you will also learn your best colours, industry make up myths, how to correctly use make up brushes, their care, as well as where to invest your $$$ so you stop wasting it on products you never use. You too can know the industry insiders form one of Vancouver’s top award winning artists.

Enjoy the latest look and learn how to apply them to best suite your features, so you too can be on the cutting edge of this years make up season.

http://site.btvancouver.ca/video/?bcpid=16157553001&bclid=16349005001&bctid=81377205001 To watch our segment.

Shauna Magrath
Owner, BeautyInk Gallery

What a great morning it was with our 7th segment on BTV. It is always a pleasure to go and play with all the great hosts and wonderful crew. Dawn and I discussed the latest make up trends this spring, so hold on to your hats…your gramma’s orange is back!!!

Dawn Chubai and Shauna on the set of BTV.

Learn the do’s and don’ts of this seasons hottest makeup trends:

Eyes:

-Extreme coloured gel liners: you can use them solid or blend them sheer with your finger for an all over look. Add powder on top to add extra staying power.
-Smudged under eye liner in blues or muted purple.

-Opal shimmer is back and can be used on the eyes or face to accent the high points ie: cheeks, nose, brow bone.
-Volume on the lashes natural look, use clear mascara.
-Thicker defined natural brows are in using a light undertone to create the definition.

Cheeks:

-Sun kissed, dewy and sheer. Heavy base and matt are out. Choose a bronzer with shimmer and no too orange tone.

Lips:

- Mat or pearl coral/ orange and muted purples are popular for spring day look
-Red is still the look for evening or day with a muted eye

Nails:

-French is out with the thick white tops. More subtle pink with a thin white line is better. French pedicure is out.
-Coral nails or muted tones are in.
-Neon is fun for that extra special pop…. try it instead of a white french?

Our BTV Models

Then on my way back to the gallery, I came across a great find. On 8th ave between Ontario & Manitoba, there is a warehouse with dramatically discounted designer cloths. For $100, I picked up a suit jacket with the matching tailored dress, 2 silk blouses, a pair or slacks,  a skirt plus 2 knit tops for summer. I was blown away and the little women are in there sewing away, so all the stock is quite new. I will certainly be going back because the business cloths are great, plus they have my size 12….which is hard to find.

Super Sale

So I must say, it was a fabulous start to a busy day and I will look forward to our future BTV segments. If you have any suggestions on what you would like to see, please let me know?  We want to offer tips for the viewing public….and who better to say what you’d like to see than you!!!

Thanks for tuning in and we will keep our updates coming!

We appreciate and value your response so feel free to email it to info@beautyink.ca or leave a comment here. We read all submissions  and try to respond promptly.

Warmly,

Shauna.

Kitty card must have!

We spent our evening at one of the many Kitty events in the city. This card is your personal gateway to the latest spas, shops and restaurants around town! Not only will it bring you tremendous savings on all your purchases, but you will also have access to many of the fabulous events with the who’s who in the city. http://www.showyourkitty.com/

For instance, last night twenty fabulous, fun ladies got together at Charm Thai Modern Bistro, for and evening of complimentary drinks, appies, networking and best of all good laughs.

Not only did we enjoy ourselves completely, but because of the Kitty card we save 20% off our meal….. Now that’s a good deal! http://www.charmmodernthai.com/ We will certainly be back to Charm as the food was AMAZING and there hospitality was first class!

Right now till the end of May you can purchase your Kitty card for $10, (usually it’s $25) and start saving on all your favorite outings, as well as meeting new, fabulous sexy women in our city!

BeautyInk gives this card 2 thumbs-up, as it’s an everyday must have that will only bring you fun as well as savings cross the board! With showing your Kitty here at The BeautyInk Gallery….and we will honor you with 20% off our service! Now that’s something to Prrrr about!

Out with the Kitty

So after spending two full days with the industry leaders, I was thrilled to see and purchase new products that we will be using to enhance our clients. One of the highlights was going the the infectious control class and knowing our gallery’s contamination procedures are first rate. Not only are we using  top of the line products by the leading industry company ACCEL, but it was great to also to find out that these products are environmentally friendly as well!

I personally will however be hard pressed to get a mani/pedicure in the future at any establishment that uses jet tubs. Not only are they hard to access for sterilizing,  but most places don’t do the proper cleaning of the machines and now I know why I got the nail fungus I have just recently recovered from. The truest and safest method for pedicure is a stainless steel bowl that is sterilized between each client! Plastic is pores and bacteria, without being scrubbed, cleaned and sterilized is a perfect breading ground.  So do think twice and make certain your esthetician is using ACCEL to throughly sterilize the equipment they use on you. Bleach and alcohol just don’t cut it!

The Student Competition is always amazing, this year three of my prior students from VFS competed and I was so proud! It’s always great when people you mentor get recognized for their fabulous work!

I was also loved all the new brushes we purchased this year, more are coming out with the sable nylon mix which gives better control and application. At the Mac workshop I learned new techniques for product usage and application that I will be happy to share with our clients. At the Jacques-Lee Pelletier workshop I learned new ways to counter-shade, conceal and use colour as a shader.  Colour is the best way this season the celebrate your look.  I will be looking forward to sharing some of  these tips with you on my upcoming BTV segment  April 27th channel 13 from 6am-9am.

Me and Jacque at the ESI trade show