**REVISED**QUO BLING-IT-ON and HARD CANDY GLOW ALL THE WAY BRONZER COMPARISON

Summer is officially upon us and Quo has re-released its all over body bronzer called BLING-IT-ON.

As soon as I looked at the product package the first thing that came to mind is HARD CANDY "GLOW" all the way.

These two products are very similar not only in packaging, but also the colour and texture of the cream it self.

However with the Quo bronzer I immediately notice that it is a lot more gold toned, where as the Hard Candy is a deeper brownish bronze.

Top is Quo, bottom Hard Candy

 

Now for some people the more brownish bronze by Hard Candy called TROPICAL TAN may seem like the path to take because it seems a little more natural. On the other hand if you don't load on the Quo and over do it it will give you a VERY shimmer golden glow.

 

Just a quick update (JUNE 24) I wore the QUO bronzer on my legs and what a mess it started streaking after I was sweating as it's very humid in the GTA today. As this bronzer oxidized it got that nasty orange fake tan look and darker tones around ankles and knees. I DO NOT recommend this for the legs at all. Maybe a very small bit on the face, but I can't comfortably tell you to use it else where.

 

The Quo bronzer is made in Italy but does not state whether it is tested on animals or not. However I do know those regulations have all recently changed and animal testing has been banned in any area that is part of the European Union.

 

As for Hard Candy they fully support being cruelty free and it does state on their packaging.

 

 

Quo bronzer is 75ml and is $25

Hard Candy comes in about 4-5 shades and is 80ml for $8

 

I suggest if your in the market to spend on some bronzer to try a few different brands to see which you yourself prefer. I am the type of person that if the product works really well I will spend the money. However this is not to be misunderstood as most of the things I buy are drugstore brand and I am not really a fan of high end cosmetics because I think it's ridiculously over priced for items that often times cost pennies to make. If you find a brand you love even if it's super inexpensive don't stop loving it because you feel that you should be buying something expensive for it to be good. Believe me there is a boat load of poor quality items out there both low and high end.

 

AFTER MORE TESTING OF THE QUO BRONZER I THINK I WILL STICK TO HARD CANDY. SORRY QUO YOU JUST DIDN'T CUT IT THIS TIME

 

QUO is exclusive to SHOPPERS DRUG MART CANADA so visit a location near you today

 

You can visit SHOPPERS DRUG MART AT 1070 MAJOR MACKENZIE DR

in RICHMOND HILL for all your beauty needs if you live in the surrounding area

 

STAY BEAUTIFUL XO

 

ANNABELLE COSMETIC MULTI-BRONZE PALETTE FOR SUMMER 2013

Hi everyone,

              So now that we are finally arriving into the summer months Its time for this girl to bust out the bronzers. I am such a huge fan of bronzers, but they have to be a true tan affect, not a nasty artificial orange faked over baked look. To me there is nothing sexier then a subtle sun kissed glow. Sometimes achieving that can be difficult for some and you look more like someone has thrown very clay based mud at your face.

Today I am reviewing Annabelle's multi-bronze palette that just released and it's a beauty. It offers 5 tan enhancing shades that will blend seamlessly together to create that gorgeous natural glow.

 

As you can see the palette it self is a work of art and being such a fan of butterflies that drew me in right away. Actually for a long time a few years back my go to eyeshadow trio use to be Annabelle's AMAZON. It was the perfect neutral trio with a beige, champagne beige and a muted green that were just great all around for everyday use and the colour payoff is very good.

 

So this bronzer has gradient colour and when mixed together creates a gorgeous finish sure to please. I like this palette because it's not to rich. Bronzers in general can be a touchy subject and you have to pick accordingly to your natural skin as well as understanding your own skin when it tans, if you tan.

This bronzer gives a nice glowy sheen without it being to over illuminating so your not lite up like a light bulb. Any bronzer no matter how dark can be sheered out to look more natural. So don't load your brush to much and dust lightly. Don't overly rub it into your face and hold your bronzing brush closer to the end away from your face as not to overload the colour.

 

Annabelle products are very affordable and offer a wealth of benefits such as

being dermatologist tested, hypo-allergenic, paraben free, perfume free and gluten free. These are all a bonus to me as I have sensitive skin and the less filler in a product the better. However be aware this is a talc based product for those who are not a fan of such ingredient.

 

This palette is very generous at 12.7g which is almost 3g more then most bronzer compacts and was a mere $11 which is excellent for the amount you get and the quality of the product.

 

If this product interests you or you would like to see more of Annabelle's product line please check them out at a Canadian store such as SHOPPER'S DRUG MART or you can now go on line and check them out at

www.annabelle.ca

 

Also for Canadian and U.S residents take advantage of a great deal being offered through Annabelle with the help from the YouTuber Jean-Francois CD

 

So Canadian's spend $30 and you'll get $10 off, plus FREE SHIPPING

for

U.S spend $30 and get $10, but if you spend $50 or more total you'll also get FREE SHIPPING

YOU CAN USE THE PROMO CODE: JFCD AT CHECK OUT ONLINE

 

This promo is actually good for two entire months so don't delay try Annabelle today.

 

till next time everyone.....

 

STAY BEAUTIFUL XO