Summer Glow


As I write this, I have Will Smith’s classic ‘Summertime’ song in my head…summah, summah, summah-time! It just makes you giddy thinking of it, doesn’t it? If that’s the case, may I recommend freshening up your beauty routine with a few summer-friendly picks? Typically speaking summer makeup requires a little bit of rethinking – whether it’s going for a darker foundation or powder to match your sun-bronzed skin, switching up your signature scent to something lighter, or picking waterproof products that’ll keep you looking gorgeous even under the sweltering sun.

Victoria's Secret Dream Angels Perfumes

Dream Angels Collection – $24+ @ Victoria’s Secret
I’m all for switching up your fragrances when the summertime hits. Those heady florals are best suited for spring, and spicy oriental scents tend to pair best when the weather is a little more chilled. In the summer, you want something light and bright. Victoria’s Secret has just relaunched their Dream Angels fragrance line with new packaging and two new scents. Dream Angels Kiss channels a refreshing Mojito or Julep with its notes of crisp mint leaf and fluttery pink petals. Meanwhile Dream Angels Blush will remind you of a weekend at the lake with tones of juicy quince, white water lotus, and drenched driftwood. Looking for something a little warmer to spritz on rainy days? The Dream Angels Heavenly perfume has classic notes of musk, sandalwood, vanilla, and white peony. All of the fragrances are available in several sizes of Eau De Parfum, along with various other lotions and mists. An ace choice for a bridesmaid or birthday package.

MUFE Aqua Rouge Lips
MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Rouge – $29 @ Sephora

If you’re hooking up with a new summer fling or simply wanting to look polished and pretty at one of those summer weddings, a long-lasting lip product is absolutely essential. MAKE UP FOR EVER has launched five fresh new shades of their amazing Aqua Rouge liquid lip colours, from juicy Pomegranate Pink to exotic Bright Coral. Keep your pout looking delectable all day long with a single swipe – Aqua Rouge promises to stay on whether you’re locking lips or enjoying a sip of a champagne. Ramp up the shine factor with a layer of clear gloss for all those photo opps!

Victoria's Secret Beach Sexy Collection
Beach Sexy Collection – $12+ @ Victoria’s Secret

If you aren’t so fortunate to live in a sunny climate or if you’re trapped behind a desk for eight hours a day, sometimes you gotta fake that summery glow. This year Victoria’s Secret has launched a whole slew of products to give you that beachy feel from head to toe, starting with a Beach Wave Hair Spray that gives you a tousled texture while actually nourishing your hair from sun damage. Moving on down, perfect your ideal summer skin tone with one of the brand’s many sunless tanner products – from oils and sprays to powders and lotions, you’ll get a shimmery, sexy, even glow in no time. And hey, if you’re proud to be pail, their Broad Spectrum SPF 24 Body Lotion will nourish your skin while blocking the rays.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream 2013
MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream – $28 @ Sephora

I love the modern look of cream eyeshadows – it gives you a fresh, dewy glow that you simply can’t get from (sometimes) chalky powders. However, I don’t love the creases and slightly melty fabrications of most brands, particularly when I’m spending a day in the sunshine. Luckily MAKE UP FOR EVER has heard my pleas (or something) because their Aqua Cream shadows are insanely durable and even waterproof. This year they’ve rolled out three new pearly shades that work equally well for daytime or evening – Pearly Green Lagoon, Pearly Pastel Green, and Pearly Mauve – and all of your favourite summer looks. A swell choice for birthday girls celebrating in sweltering weather!

Now how’s this for a beauty haul? One lucky winner is going to win a gift basket filled with $150 worth of Victoria’s Secret beauty goodies + a MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Rouge + Aqua Cream for herself. Interested? Here’s how to enter:

1) Leave a comment by July 10th with the featured summer beauty idea you’d most like to try and why!

2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around July 11th to select the winners, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.

3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible to participate in this promotion.

4) Bonus Entry: Simple – like MUFE or VS on Facebook, leave a comment, link back to it here, earn two bonus entries. 

Comments
152 Responses to “Summer Glow”
  1. Debbie Bashford says:

    Would most like to try the make up forever aqua rouge, I love the colours and that it is long lasting

  2. Joan Brown says:

    I’d like to try the Dream Angels Kiss from the Dream Angels collection. I like a nice light scent for the summer

  3. janicour says:

    I would like to try the Beach Sexy Collection – $12+ @ Victoria’s Secret.https://www.facebook.com/MAKEUPFOREVERCANADA?fref=ts https://www.facebook.com/victoriassecret?fref=ts

  4. Annie Demill says:

    I would love to try the Dream Angels Kiss because I love the smell of mint. Liked VS and MUFE on facebook; fb name Annie Demill
    Commented : Annie Demill
    Thanks Canadian Gift Guide for sending me here and the fantastic contest! (VS)
    Annie Demill Canadian Gift Guide sent me and didn’t realize the cream shadows were waterproof! Awesome!! (MUFE) I sent them a message because FB was acting up and I couldn’t comment on the timeline

  5. Jayne myers says:

    I would love the Makeup Forever Aqua Cream eye makeup. Powdered shadow irritates my eyes. It’s hard to find nice cream shadows so this would be great.

  6. Wendy L. says:

    I would love to try the Beach Sexy Collection from Victoria’s Secret

  7. Sam says:

    Perfume please. Dream Angels sounds dreamy. I love perfume.

  8. Erin says:

    I want to try the Forever Aqua Rouge so I can have nice bright lips for summertime!

  9. Suzanne G says:

    I would most like to try MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream and the reason is because it is waterproof.

  10. Julie G. says:

    I’d like to try the Makeup Forever Aqua Cream because I’m due for some new spring colours!

  11. Susan says:

    I would like to try Make Up Forever Aqua Rouge so that I wouldn’t have to keep on re-applying lip colour.

  12. kittypride says:

    I really like the colours of the MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream at Sephora, cream eye shadow is great 😀

  13. Andrea Amy says:

    The make up forever looks AMAZING!!! Would love to try that!

  14. Sean Pynaert says:

    My daughter would like the beach sexy collection because she used to love to be at the beach all day and now she’s in an office job all day long.

  15. I’d try out Victoria’s Secret’s Dream Angels fragrances

  16. Linda Warren says:

    Oh, I’d love to try the MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream in Creamy mauve…. reminds me of a summer’s twilight

  17. debra says:

    would love to try the aqua rouge-usually my lipstick/gloss is gone before I leave my home.

  18. Leigh-Ann Murphy says:

    love to try the makeup forever!

  19. i would love to try the dream angels scent

  20. Louise says:

    I’d like to try the Dream Angels Kiss from the Dream Angels collection

  21. Victoria Ess says:

    I’d most like to try the Beach Wave Hair Spray!

  22. Evan says:

    The MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream – $28 @ Sephora looks pretty good. A nice gift to win for a family member with an upcoming birthday. Thanks.

  23. Joan G says:

    I want to try the Dream Angels Kiss Fragrance – always like trying new fragrances that I trust.

  24. Vivian says:

    I would like to try the MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream shadows. The colours look really pretty.

  25. Belinda McNabb says:

    I would love to try the Dream Angels Collection

  26. Belinda McNabb says:

    I like VS on facebook and commented

  27. blessedta says:

    Dream Angels Collection @ Victoria’s Secret. It sounds like it would be perfect for the summer.

  28. I really want to try the Aqua Cream purple eyeshadow. The idea that it’s waterproof and stay-put-able intrigues me because I have oily skin, and my eyeshadow usually starts to slide off seconds after I apply it.

  29. Linda Peters says:

    would love to try the Dream Angels Collection, love anything with a musk smell, thanks

  30. MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream – never used cream eye shadow before.

  31. Likfe MUFE on Facebook as Cecilia C

  32. Andrea Williams says:

    I would like to try the Make Up For Ever Aqua Rouge. I’m always looking for new products for my lips.

  33. darlene boyle says:

    dream angels heavenly scent love a bit of vanilla

  34. Bree Stegman says:

    would like to try the self tanner because I am pasty it would help me beach ready and i could wear sunscreen, i think it would look good with the green eyeshadow too

  35. Patricia says:

    MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Rouge is the perfect summertime product

  36. mousecat says:

    I’d most like to try the Victoria’s Secret Beach Sexy Collection. My pasty white winter legs could use a little help!!

  37. Paulina says:

    Dream Angels Kiss from the Dream Angels collection because it smells angelic!

  38. Paulina says:

    Liked MUFE on facebook. Comment to the link below:

  39. Jennifer Deol says:

    I would like to try the Make Up Forever cream eyeshadow because they sound like a good way to swipe on a shot of color without being too heavy.

  40. Chantelle says:

    I would like to try MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream because I love playing with eye makeup because you can create so many different looks.

  41. The Aqua Cream looks fun!

  42. Donnas says:

    I wanna try one of the sunless tanner products because I tend to stay out of the sun and I could use a product that makes me look sun-kissed.

  43. Beverly W says:

    I would love to try the VS Beach Sexy Collection!! I can’t seem to tan for the life of me, and I need all the help I can get.

  44. aarone says:

    I would like to try the Makeup forever aqua cream

  45. Shawna says:

    I would like to try the Makeup forever aqua cream!

  46. laurie friesem says:

    i am game to try anything but the aqua cream by Makeup Forever would be so great

  47. I’d most like to try the Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream. I love eyeshadows, especially cream based and I love the fun, summery colors!

  48. All great products that I would love to try

  49. Nicole B says:

    I’d like to try the makeup forever aqua cream because it doesn’t crease like powder

  50. I would like to try the the aqua cream.

  51. Taps says:

    i want to try victoria secret’s Broad Spectrum SPF 24 Body Lotion. thats the proctection i need in summer..

  52. thomas joseph rusinak says:

    I am male but would pass on these beautiful cosmetics to the 3 girls who live in this house!!

  53. Jessica Pang says:

    I would love to try the Beach Sexy Collection – $12+ @ Victoria’s Secret.
    I’m always scared of burning at the beach, so this is perfect for me.

  54. Sparkled Beauty says:

    I have only one Aqua Rouge and want more, like the waterproof effect it has

  55. lisa bolduc says:

    i love experimenting with eyeshadow. i would love to give the MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream a try.

  56. Holly says:

    I would like to try the Makeup Forever Aqua Cream eye shadows because I just love different shades of eye shadow!

  57. pam r says:

    I would like to try the Victoria’s Secret Beach Wave Hair Spray

  58. Christina Ferguson says:

    I would love to try the Dream Angels fragrance. I am always on the look out for a lighter fragrance for summer and this scent sounds heavenly, fresh and light. I am especially interested in the Quince tones.

  59. Glogirl says:

    I’d love to try the Beach Sexy Collection because my skin is pale and could use some summer colour on it and these products sound perfect!

  60. Tracy says:

    I love the Makeup Forever Aqua cream eye shadows. They look soft and beachy, and make me think of mermaids. Beautiful.

  61. patricia says:

    love the beach sexy collection

  62. krysta mukai says:

    Want to try MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream! I love their products and the colours are so pretty!

  63. Darrah Bailey says:

    Id LOVE to try the Beach SEXY! I LOVE shimmer 😉

  64. mcmc says:

    Dream Angel sounds so delightful.

  65. Kathryn Bogala says:

    Would love to try these products

  66. Jenny Nicole says:

    I don’t have a Victoria Secret near me, and my skin never tans so the Beach Sexy Collection sounds so intriguing. The packaging is so pretty too!

  67. Kim M says:

    I’d like to try the Pomegranate Pink Aqua Rouge liquid lip colour because I’m always putting lip color on

  68. April Campbell says:

    I’d like to try the aqua rouge

  69. sara rai says:

    i would like to the MUFE aqua rouge

  70. Lynn A says:

    I would love to try the Aqua Cream in pastel green because I love the colour and it is waterproof.

  71. Pamela says:

    I would like to try the sexy beach collections

  72. shelsbels says:

    I’s love to try the aqua cream eyeshadow. I love how cream eyeshadows look.

  73. kathy wilson says:

    DREAM ANGELS BLUSH appropriate for summer

  74. 409cope says:

    I would most like to try the Dream Angels Collection as I would love some new scents for summer.

  75. Celena Clause says:

    Would love the Dream Angels Collection!

  76. Christina D says:

    The MUFE aqua creams because they are beautiful!

  77. Lisa says:

    I want to try the Beach Sexy collection.

  78. nicolthepickle says:

    I would reall like to try the Aqua cream!

  79. Melissa D says:

    Hello! I would try the Victoria Secrets Dream perfume, I love experimenting with new scents

  80. Sandi Tymchuk says:

    Beach sexy collection would be my favorite!

  81. Sarah N. says:

    Make Up Forever Aqua Rouge is a must purchase on my next Sephora trip.

  82. Florence C says:

    I love to try the Dream Angels Kiss

  83. Linda says:

    I would LOVE to try the MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Rouge because I just recently attended a wedding and my lip stick kept wearing off on me and I had to keep reapplying it! So I want to try this because I want to see how long it can last as it said in the description! 😉

  84. Florence C says:

    Like mufe on fb

  85. Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says:

    Victoria’s Secret Dream Angels Perfumes Dream Angels Collection – i love FLORAL SCENTS

  86. beewbedard says:
  87. Kelly says:

    I would like to try the Make Up Forever Aqua Rouge, as I would love a new lip color to wear to my friend’s wedding.

  88. Tammy Dalley says:

    I would love to try the Dream Angels Kiss from the Dream Angels collection!! I love the scents for summertime!

  89. Tammy Dalley says:

    I like VS on facebook and commented

  90. Alison K says:

    The featured summer beauty idea I’d most like to try is anything from the “Beach Sexy Collection – $12+ @ Victoria’s Secret” line ‘cos I’m not to fond of the sun & would like to at least have a a base tan from a can.

  91. Debbie Petch says:

    I would love to try Make up for Life.

  92. dustin coombs says:

    dream angels blush because of summer tones

  93. Raisa says:

    Makeup forever foundations! So many to chose from!

  94. I’d love to use the forever aqua rouge…think it would bring some life to my face!

  95. laura says:

    I like the look of Beach Sexy collection looks great for summer.

  96. SweetPanda says:

    I would love to try the Make Up Forever Aqua Rouge

  97. Lauralee says:

    I would love to try the Dream Angels Blush

  98. diane p says:

    I would like to try the Make up Forever because of the beautiful shades, really like the mauve.

  99. I would like to try the Dream Angels Blush.I hope I win this exciting gift basket from Victoria’s Secret.

  100. cottagebunny says:

    I would love to win this gift basket from Victoria’s secret to share of course.I love the dream angel blush.

  101. Rae Davenport says:

    MAKE UP FOR EVER’s Aqua rouge colours look great.

  102. Lori says:

    Aqua Rouge

  103. Vanessa says:

    I would love to try the aqua rouge makeup because they would last all day!

  104. Beth Rosell says:

    I’d most like to try the Aqua Cream Sephora eye shadow.

  105. I would love to try the Dream Angels Collection . I love trying out new scents.

  106. Anne Derkat says:

    I would go for the lip colours as they seem to be the colours that I usually use and like.

  107. kelly pc says:

    I’d love to try the Dream Angels Scent Collection! they sound super yummy!

  108. Ria A. says:

    Would be up to try the MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream in Pearly Mauve, because purple suits brown eyes 🙂

  109. JenT says:

    Make up for ever Aqua Rouge sounds like a great product! I keep my summer look simple (often just a bold lip colour and sunscreen), so this would be ideal.

  110. Cristy says:

    I would love to try MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream. Having worn glasses for most of my life, I constantly strive to make my eyes pop despite the glasses. I absolutely love the Pearly Mauve and the idea that there is an actual cream shadow that does not rest in my creases.

  111. charityk says:

    would love to try Broad Spectrum SPF 24 Body Lotion

  112. would love to try Broad Spectrum SPF 24 Body Lotion

  113. Nicole says:

    I would like to try the Make up For Ever Aqua Rouge

  114. cookie3 says:

    I’d love to try the Make Up For Ever Aqua Rouge. The idea of a long lasting lip color combined with shine is very appealing.

  115. jenny nicole says:

    I am loving the shades for the MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Creams! Cream shadows are a savior for me because I am always in a rush!

  116. ginette4 says:

    I would like to try their Beach Sexy Collection, being indoors most of the day…well all day it would be nice to have that tanned looked

  117. Sarah Robertson says:

    I would love to try to the Aqua Rouge. I’m a sucker for lipstick and that’s my one “don’t leave the house without” item

  118. I would love to try the Beach Sexy Collection because it hasn`t been very sunny here,so I need this to get that summer glow! 😉

  119. linda paley says:

    i’d like the lip gloss – always need moisture to help out dry lips

  120. Jody Doncaster says:

    The Aqua Rouge lip colors look fun!

  121. lindsay d. says:

    omg, i’d love to try the aqua eyes shadow. i love creams too, but i’ve never found one that DOESN’T get runny & crease-y in summertime. i’d be thrilled to try these!

  122. Kelly says:

    i would love to try any of your products

  123. marianne says:

    Would most like to try the make up forever aqua rouge

  124. Marlene J says:

    Love VS & MUFE- though no money right now to purchase anything so
    Beach Sexy Collection – $12+ @ Victoria’s Secret would be great to win this giftbasket

  125. Janice Lewis says:

    Would love to try the beach sexy collection!

  126. zahra premji says:

    I would love to try the cream eyeshadows. I always get the powder all over my cheeks so this seems like a great option for eye makeup

  127. dionisia says:

    I would like to try Make Up Forever cream eye shadows. The colours look strong and fantastic.

  128. janet says:

    I would love to try the Victoria’s Secret body lotion.

  129. i am really excited about the Dream Angels fragrance line every one i have triedha been wonderful and i am excited about this line up

  130. Sara says:

    Im excited about the VS beach sexy collection! Get a glow without the harm of the sun!

  131. Deb says:

    Victoria’s Secret Dream Angels fragrances

  132. pat galas says:

    as a senior life time of makeup would be nice

  133. stacey h says:

    i like the VS beach sexy collection – my pale skin needs a little ‘tinting’

  134. Terri says:

    The dream angels kiss perfume – I would love to smell like mojito

  135. Maegan Morin says:

    I would most like to try the MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream in any of the colors! I bet they look AMAZING on!

  136. Maegan Morin says:

    I like Make up forever on facebook (same name)

  137. Maegan Morin says:

    I live Victoria Secret on facebook (same name)

  138. krysta mukai says:

    I wanna try MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Rouge – $29 @ Sephora because all the colours are so pretty!

  139. Leah says:

    i want to try the make up forever aqua cream because I love make up forever products and I love the colours!!

  140. aimee says:

    the sunless tanning products

  141. Sunshine G says:

    The Aqua cream – love the beachy summer colours.

  142. Heather A says:

    The Beach Sexy Collection because I’m always looking for good cosmetics with SPF protection.

  143. Zakarie says:

    I would like to try the dream angels kiss perfume

  144. eleanor says:

    I’m excited the try the Dream Angels fragrances and the Make Up Forever Pearly Mauve cream shadow. I am always trying out new perfumes and make up products.

  145. Judy Hunting says:

    I would love to try the Sephora’s Make Up Forever Eye Cream, the colours are awesome

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