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the blushpretty five: kathy chin podaru

The BlushPretty Five: Kathy Chin Podaru

Name:  Kathy
Age:  34
Occupation:  IT Business Analyst/PM by day; entrepreneur by night
Website:  www.dreamybabies.ca (my fun blog is:  www.mindlessdrivl.wordpress.com )
Share three random things about yourself:  I am a total geek; whenever I wear jeans I feel "dressed up", I am addicted to lip balm (I have them everywhere!)

And now the questions ...

1.  You woke up late and have ten minutes to get ready and out the door.  What is the beauty routine and list the products you would use.   
The basics: Bobbi Brown eye hydrating cream, Darphin Hydraskin Serum, La Mer Moisturizing Cream, Laura Mercier Primer (stippled on to skin w/sponge wedge).  The makeup: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer (stippled on to skin w/sponge wedge), Laura Mercier Secret Concealer, translucent powder to set makeup, light dusting of Nars Orgasm blush, Smashbox O-Gloss (or Bobbi Brown Shimmering Lip Gloss) and I'm done! Seriously, this takes me maybe 5-7mins.

2.  You have ten dollars to spend on beauty product with no coupon to spare nor membership points to redeem.  What would you buy and from where?
I would buy OPI Nail Polish from Beauty Supply Outlet.  There's nothing more fun than giving yourself a mani/pedi and then painting on some cute colors!  I would probably buy a bubble gum pink [colour] because spring is here.

the blushpretty five: stephanie daga ... hey - that's me!

Editor's note: A friend of mine pointed out that I have never profiled myself on The BlushPretty Five ... better late than never!

Name: Stephanie Daga
Age: almost 33
Occupation: Owner of BlushPretty: Makeup & Hair Artistry and BlushPretty.com; makeup and hair artist; beauty blogger; and budding beauty balm empress.
Website:  www.blushpretty.com and www.bpblushboutique.com
Share three random things about yourself: I don't like it when people touch my back; I love electronic gadgets; I build my outfits around my bag collection ... and I have a lot of bags, purses, clutches, mini bags, and bags to put the bags in ... there's a lot to consider!

And now the questions ...

1.  You woke up late and have ten minutes to get ready and out the door.  What is the beauty routine and list the products you would use.
I can't do anything without a shower, so even with ten minutes, I'm jumping in the shower for 1.5 of those precious minutes. I'll wash my face and brush my teeth in there too - maybe not thoroughly but it will get done. Once out of there, I'll put on some facial moisturizer and let it soak in while I frantically get dressed. I probably have about 1 minute at this point which means some concealer.  My current concealer of choice: rms beauty uncover up or DuWop surface.  All other makeup will be dealt with at a stoplight or while I'm waiting in line at the school Kiss-n-Ride. This may or may not include: mascara, blush, lip balm or lip gloss, and if it's an extra long light: highlighter/luminizer.

2.  You have ten dollars to spend on beauty product with no coupon to spare nor membership points to redeem.  What would you buy and from where?
I would buy myself a couple of makeup brushes from the EcoTools line which is available at Wal-Mart.  Most of the brushes are under $9.00 and some as little as $4.00.  So that leaves room for taxes.  I love their slanted eyeliner brush and also, their concealer brush which works great with cream shadows.

the blushpretty five: jamie b.

The BlushPretty Five: Jamie B.

Editor's Note: We're growing again!  I've just added a few new members to the BlushPretty team, and what  better way is there to introduce them to you than The BlushPretty Five. So, first up is one of our newest makeup artists - Jamie!

Name: Jamie B.
Age:  28
Occupation:  Professional Makeup Artist
Website:  http://www.modelmayhem.com/DreamyFacesMakeup
Share three random things about yourself:   Let's see... I'm left handed; I was raised in NYC but born in Toronto (dual citizen); I have almost a photographic memory.  

And now the questions ...

1.  You woke up late and have ten minutes to get ready and out the door.  What is the beauty routine and list the products you would use.  
I wash my face, brush my teeth, moisturize skin, tie my hair back in a classic chignon while my moisturizer absorbs, and apply my makeup staples (mineral powder, bronzer, liquid eyeliner, mascara, brow pencil). I prefer lips bare or just with balm.   Products I use: Smashbox Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder in Light, Rimmel Sun Shimmer Bronzer in Sun Kiss 001, Rimmel Liquid Eyeliner in Black, L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara in Carbon Black, Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil in Hazel 002.

2.  You have ten dollars to spend on beauty product with no coupon to spare nor membership points to redeem.  What would you buy and from where?
Mascara from Shopper's! Can never try out too many formulas. I'm always on a mission for the perfect lengthening/thickening formula. So far, L'Oreal Voluminous takes the gold.

3.  You got sixty dollars to spend on beauty product without a care and anywhere you please.  What would you buy and from where?
One stop shop for us beauty junkies: Sephora, where else? I'd get a blush from Nars and Benefit's Stay, Don't Stray Eyelid Primer!

the blushpretty five: tanya samadi

The BlushPretty Five: Tanya Samadi, Owner of snap + tumble

Name: Tanya Roberts
Age: 32
Occupation: Printer
Website: snapandtumble.com
Share three random things about yourself:
a. I can hang out at thrift stores and antique shops all day.
b. I like to eat appetizers and finger-foods for dinner.
c. I love sending and receiving snail mail.

And now the questions ...

1.  You woke up late and have ten minutes to get ready and out the door.  What is the beauty routine and list the products you would use.
The first two things I would do is take some vitamin C and then brush my teeth. Next a cold face wash and Neturogena Alcohol-Free Toner afterwards. Then moisturize with Biotherm Aquasource (SPF 15). A quick application of Bare Minerals foundation and Warmth for a little colour.  Lastly, some Lash Blast Length from Cover Girl mascara and Lip Venom.

2.  You have ten dollars to spend on beauty product with no coupon to spare nor membership points to redeem.  What would you buy and from where?
I would go to Shopper's Drug Mart and look for a body butter. I always try to moisturize my skin especially in the winter time and a good body butter with  a delicious scent would always make me part with my money.

the blushpretty five: melanie cruickshank

The BlushPretty Five: Melanie Cruickshank

Name: Melanie Cruickshank
Age: under 30
Occupation: Owner of DaLish Cosmetics
Website: www.dalishcosmetics.com
Share three random things about yourself: I’m not a morning person, not a fan or chick flicks and in a perfect world I would only eat cookies all day long!

And now the questions ...

1. You woke up late and have ten minutes to get ready and out the door. What is the beauty routine and list the products you would use.
This is everyday for me ... light base of foundation, blush, mascara & lip gloss. All DaLish of course!

2. You have ten dollars to spend on beauty product with no coupon to spare nor membership points to redeem. What would you buy and from where?
I would by the DaLish lip/cheek balm $7.95 from BlushPretty The Blush Boutique or the other Toronto locations listed on www.dalishcosmetics.com.

3. You got sixty dollars to spend on beauty product without a care and anywhere you please. What would you buy and from where?
The DaLish website and I’d buy Ruby Red/pink lip gloss $18.95, Coral & Nude lip balms $7.95 each and the black liquid eye line/mascara duo $18.95