petrapersonally — Tips & Tricks
Fake Awake Makeup
12 years ago, we opened our Pixi store in London with a saying in the window: “I just want to look like I’ve had a good night’s sleep” Maybe not much of a marketing plan …but it was true! True to what I wanted to achieve with my brand and true to what I myself wanted to look like. I figured many women like me must feel the same way, and it worked! Everybody who walked past came in and said “What is that product? I need some!” We always have kits, products and colours designed to awaken – one...
Fall 2012 Newness - Product Masterclass
I recently did a photoshoot using all of our new products that are launching right now, plus some Pixi classics. If you want to re-create this look (shown above), here is what I did step-by-step: Face primer - I smoothed Pixi Flawless & Poreless, a velvety-complexion-creating primer, all over face. Eye primer - I used a tiny amount of Pixi Eye Bright Primer from lash line to brow to even out skintone. Face - I applied the tinted moisturizer from Pixi Illuminating Tint & Conceal in No.2 Bare Glow all over face & neck,...
Hippie at Heart
No doubt I am a hippie in my own mind & soul. I’ve noticed more and more lately that the things I love most in life are free spirited and little "happy crazy". Even my beauty philosophy is kind of hippie-ish…here are some of my personal "beauty rules". 1. I’ve decided NO plastic-fantastic surgery. I will be a very natural aging Brigitte Bardot type - nothing fake, just raw naturalness. I am looking forward to being a little old hippie lady, much like the one below 2. I often take off my makeup with olive oil. I often get asked...
Packable Palette Picks!
These kits are perfect for packing if you are lucky enough to be going away for Memorial Day weekend! Even if you are staying put, what a prime time to play with some new makeup - take a look and let me know what you think! Pixi Fairy Face Palette: http://www.pixibeauty.com/kits/fairy-face-kit This is my current favorite and has been my constant travel companion for the last few months! 5 glowing, very pretty eye shades with duo eye applicator; a perfect medium-toned rose blush palette with a brush that you’ll use again & again; and 5 no-shimmer lip creams that give...
Everyone Loves a Makeover!
So I’ve already broken all my new years resolutions! 1. Get fit – haven't started on this one yet, I’m waiting for that burst of energy so I have to start running...still waiting… 2. Stress less – just not possible, I thrive on stress it seems….I'll rest on when I'm on vacation instead. I promise. 3. Lose some Christmas weight – I just baked a chocolate cake for my son…I'll just taste a little piece... 4. Laugh more – this one, I think I can do! While we're on the subject of living life to the fullest & starting fresh,...
Best Makeup Looks of 2012!
Lusting for Liquid Liner! Find Lash Line Ink at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/eyes/lash-line-inkFind Bronze Bloom Trio at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/cheeks/bronze-bloom-trioFind Lip&Line in Nearly Natural at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/lips/lip-line How to: 1. Prime eye with a neutralizing eye primer or concealer. Now line upper lash line with Lash Line Ink using dots first then fill in the dots following your eye shape finish with a flick at the end. 2. Curl lashes and add several coats of mascara. 3. Even out your skin tone with your favorite base. 4. Shape face with Bronze Bloom Trio, apply to where you would normally tan. 5. Keep lips very light...
Time for Bright Eyes!
The eyes tend to be the first thing that show signs of a busy day or a sleepless night – that’s why it's so important to have some reliable products to get those eyes back to looking bright & awakened! Find Eye Bright Kit at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/eye-bright-kit-510 Superstar makeup artist Nick Barose divulged on his instagram (http://followgram.me/dilokritbarose) that he recently used our Eye Bright Kit on the beautiful Kate Mara – we’re big fans of this handy palette too! With 1 brightener, 2 concealers, and 1 highlighter, the eye area is instantly illuminated – and, as you'll learn in the tutorial below,...
Easy-Glowing Eye Glow Cube
I don’t know about you, but I can feel Spring coming up fast and I am SO excited! Time to say goodbye to dreary Winter days & hello to the bright days of Spring – and the makeup that comes with it! Our Spring 2013 products are coming to Target stores this month! We will have a masterclass post for the full collection soon (stay tuned!), but today I wanted to give you a special sneak peek of one of the star products from this collection – the Eye Glow Cube. Find Eye Glow Cube at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/kits/eye-glow-cube This palette contains 16...
Back to School!
While I'm sad to see Summer coming to an end, I'm ready to welcome Fall and all that it brings including...back to school time! It's an exciting part of the year, but also one that can bring a lot of stress - as the mother of a 6-year-old, I definitely know this Mornings can get very hectic - between trying to get my son fed & presentable, packing a lunch, gathering school supplies, getting him in the car, driving him to school, and so on, sometimes I forget to get MYSELF ready for the day! ...
Pixi Backstage - Cat Eye
Behind the Scenes Target Style Tips & Tricks
The signature cat eye look - iconic, timeless, flirty, always stunning. Nobody wears this look better than Sophia Loren, the lady who was famous for the look and did her eyes herself - no makeup artist needed! We recently did this look for a shoot & show – it's always on trend and is easy to achieve at home with a few of the right tools! We were going for: piercing cat eyes, flawless skin, a hint of orchid pink on the apples of the cheeks and nearly naked lips. Here is what...
Miracle Multitaskers!
With today’s busy lifestyle, it can be hard to dedicate time to your beauty routine. Luckily, we’ve got some amazing multitasking products to solve multiple beauty problems at once! 1. ILLUMINATING TINT & CONCEAL Hydrates skin? Check! Nourishes skin? Check! Protective SPF? Check! Illuminated glow? Check! Full-cover concealer? Check! Flawless finish? Finally! Find Illuminating Tint & Conceal at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/illuminating-tint-conceal-3013 With an instant face-awakening, glowing tinted moisturizer in tube + a matching secret emergency concealer in cap, this is our miracle “your skin but better” daily complexion perfector with a difference! Smooth tinted moisturizer from...
How to Highlight with Crayon Combo
After 20 years of doing makeup I still LOVE to learn. I learn so much from listening to my fantastic makeup artists, product development team, girls in the office, and my sisters & friends. Makeup artist extraordinare Amanda Bell (who I have been working with since 1999) is one of these people that I learn from. With many facets to her background - skincare expert, makeup school trainer, session makeup artist, and Pixi international makeup artist to name a few - Amanda's knowledge is amazing! Naturally, when I heard that Amanda had an innovative way to use...
Holiday Makeup Help - Part 1
With Thanksgiving tomorrow and lots of holiday celebrations coming up in the next few weeks, I wanted to focus on some practical, prettifying tips – keeping it natural-looking & keeping it on with minimum touch-ups is the name of the game! PREP WORK Before you can achieve your perfect holiday look, you need to make sure that your makeup will stay in place by creating the perfect canvas. My dream holiday scene involves relaxing by the fire and chatting with family, but reality usually seems to be me hovering over the stove, running around with...
Minimize Redness, Maximize Radiance
Skin redness is a big problem for many women - whether it's due to sensitive skin, rosacea, or allergic reactions, it can be a daily issue. To minimize redness, use a primer specifically formulated to calm hyper-sensitive/stressed skin & that has a hint of green. The green will cut out the red & pink tones in the skin and although it may feel strange to apply a green lotion to the face, it’s a old true & tested makeup artist trick that really works. Find Redness Reducing Primer at http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/complexion/redness-reducing-primer Our NEW Redness Reducing Primer...
Simple & Sweet with Soft Focus Fresh
I’m constantly trying out formulas and sampling new colours, but every once in a while, I get obsessed with a product and it seems like I use it everyday for weeks! That product for me right now is our Soft Focus Fresh palette. It’s slim, yet packed to the brim with gorgeous shades: 6 cheek/complexion powders, 12 eyeshadows, and 4 lip glosses. Find Soft Focus Fresh at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/soft-focus-fresh-1717 The formulas in here are ultra-blendable & apply like a dream…And to all of my fellow eyeshadow super-fans: these have got to be some of our smoothest,...
Holiday Makeup Help - Part 2
In 2013, metallics were everywhere - and what better time to add some reflective glimmer to your look than New Year's Eve?! The ladies below show how stunning this look can be. Luckily, getting the perfect New Year's Eve metallic eye is easy! After applying foundation & concealer, make sure that you have a good base for your eye shadow to adhere to. Find Crayon Combo at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/crayon-combo I like to use the matte side of our Crayon Combo in Wide Awake for this - by applying all over the lid, it covers...
Eye Enhance - Pretty Purple
Colour Inspiration Tips & Tricks
With January often being a dreary yet hectic month, I love to mix it up and add a bit of colour - right now I'm loving purple! This shade really pops light brown, hazel and green eyes to the maximum. Purple is pretty, sensual and soft – from pastel lavender to deep glimmery violet, you can create gorgeous looks with minimal effort by using a vibrant accent shade like this. The tonal hues in our Eye Alchemy Assortment make it super easy to get a pretty purple grading on your eye! Find Eye...
Eye Enhance - Smoky Taupe
Today I want to show you a super simple & effective way to make blue eyes stand out! See how Reese Witherspoon's eyes really "pop" in the photo below? The key to this look is the layering of taupe & grey hues, which provide a beautiful contrast to blue eyes. Read on for a quick how-to on recreating this look. Find Large Lash Mascara at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/large-lash-mascara-3576 Find Lid Last Shadow Pen at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/lid-last-shadow-pen-3587 Find Shade Quartette in Shades of Taupe at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/shade-quartette-3589 Find Wakeup Concealer at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/wakeup-concealer-3610 1. Use a tinted liquid...
Bigger Eyes!
Want your eyes to look bigger? Okay, so it's REALLY simple! You don't need a lot of products, layers, or effort to enhance your eyes to the maximum! The most beautiful eye looks are often the most simple. I believe that using the right products, with rich pigments, is the best solution for bigger, bolder eyes. The essentials to make eyes look larger: light eye shadow on lids, lots of mascara and nude lip gloss. Need more tricks? Connect the Dots! Dot a fine-tip liquid eye liner between the lashes -...
Manicure Secrets from Celebrity Manicurist April Foreman
Behind the Scenes Tips & Tricks
I've always said that a manicure is the perfect finishing touch to any outfit - whether it's a dramatic hue or something sweet & subtle, nail colour can have a HUGE impact! Now, just because I love nail colour does NOT mean I am great at applying it That's why I'm so excited that I met manicure master April Foreman at a recent shoot. (Behind-the-scenes exclusives on that shoot coming soon...) Find Nail Colour in L.A. Blue at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/nails/nail-polish My manicure from April was super fast & lasted for days - it's no...
The Best Skincare & Makeup for Cold Weather
Spring is almost here! Check out the new ultra Spring-y Target commercial featuring Pixi below – I’m so excited to have been a part of this! However, many areas (like my native Sweden earlier this winter in the photos below) still have a while before they are able to celebrate in the sun like the ladies in the commercial! My dear friend & beauty expert Amanda Bell has some great advice on keeping skin in a great state, even in the cold! Read on for her top tips & product recommendations... Find more...
Girl Talk Day with Weylie!
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It was a Pixi perfect day at our Pixi Boutique! We enjoyed spending the day with Weylie & some of the loyal lovelies that have followed her (and Pixi!) throughout the years! Weylie had some girl talk with all of them, which was fun and filled with wisdom. Highlight of the day was when Weylie sat down with the girls and had a more personal Q&A. Weylie talked about how she finds balance within her own life, how she has become more confident over the years (both on & off YouTube), as well as how she enjoys using the Dimensional...
Summer Smoky Eye - Copper!
Smoky eyes are always stunning, but can be a bit harsh in the summer light. One of my favourite ways to lighten up a black or very dark eye is by using copper hues! The shade's warm undertones look great with glowing, tanned skin and can really make any eye colour pop! Rosie Huntington-Whiteley looked gorgeous at the Cannes Film Festival with this coppery-bronze smoky eye and a touch of tan on her cheeks. You just need a few tools to get the perfect copper smoky eye! Find Mesmerizing Mineral Palette in...
Dewy Skin
I love love love our Flawless Beauty Primer – not only does it add luster to skin, it also hides imperfections and evens out skin-tone without you having to use foundation. It's the perfect dewy skin creator! Find Pixi Flawless Beauty Primer at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/complexion/flawless-beauty-primer Packed full of amazing ingredients, this treatment primer does much more than create the perfect canvas. Use a coin size amount and smooth all over face including around eyes and lips – it acts as a hydrating shield, correcting uneven skin-tone and adding a lustrous glow to tired skin. It “holds on” to any makeup...
Skintreats Essentials: Spring 2018
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Our NEW fresh Skintreats are finally here, lovelies! Here are my latest skincare favourites that I am so excited to finally share with you all! We also made a new TONIC!!!! YAY! Spring Skintreats Essentials Introducing Rose Cream Cleanser, Rose Tonic, Jasmine Oil Blend & T-Zone Peel-Off Mask: our newest skincare essentials! Rose Cream Cleanser Formulated with mineral-rich mud, conditioning rose and soothing chamomile, this cleanser soothes, nourishes & fortifies. Rose Tonic Meet the newest member of our toner family: Rose Tonic! Soothing, softening & replenishing ingredients make this perfect for all skin types, and it is especially helpful to...
Pixi Pretties Favourites
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Here at Pixi, we want to make the change from summer to autumn as fuss-free as possible! With our Pixi Pretties favourites and award-winning toner, Glow Tonic, you can achieve a perfect glow for the new season ahead! Double Cleanse Treat your skin to the ultimate cleansing experience with Pixi + Caroline Hirons’ Double Cleanse! This 2-in-1 favourite contains a solid cleansing oil to remove all traces of makeup and a luxe cream to clean and nourish! As the temperatures drop, the skin-loving ingredients like Evening Primrose Oil and Vitamin C help to replenish and protect the complexion, leaving your...
A Waterfront Dinner
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After a Pixi perfect weekend at Generation Beauty San Francisco last week, we enjoyed a beautiful dinner on the water with a few of our favourite lovelies! Fresh Floral accents filled the setting in celebration of our newest Pixi essentials - our rose-infused Skintreats. For the entirety of the evening, we enjoyed laughter and lively conversation. Everyone fell in love with Rose Flash Balm! This 3-in-1, radiance-boosting balm moisturizes skin, primes your complexion before makeup application, and can even be used as a mask to revitalize & re-hydrate for plump supple skin. Our Rose Caviar Essence has encapsulated flower oils...
#PixiPerfectPicture Contest!
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It’s that time of year where we take a moment to reflect on all that we are grateful for. So to give thanks to all of you lovelies, I am excited to introduce our #PixiPerfectPicture Contest! One lucky winner will be receiving a Polaroid camera along with a collection of #PixiPerfect makeup favourites that will have you camera-ready in no time! Keep reading to learn more about this contest & how to enter. I can’t wait to see what you are thankful for this season! But first, what am I grateful for and what makes a #PixiPerfectPicture for me? Family...
Pixi Celebrates Aspyn Ovard!
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We spent a sunny day in Los Angeles celebrating one of our Pixi Pretties, Aspyn Ovard! We have been so excited to see lovelies glowing with our Pixi + Aspyn Ovard Glow-y Powders and enhancing their natural eye looks with the Eye Accents Kit, which contain Aspyn’s Pixi eye favorites! Guests were greeted with this showstopping floral arrangement that sat atop all things glow – Aspyn’s Glow-y Powders, Glow Tonic, Glow Mist, Glow O2 Mask, and more! The celebration was themed around travel, one of Aspyn’s passions! Glow-y Powders were named by Aspyn after her favourite travel destinations. Rome Rose, a blush...
The Glow Tonic Challenge Recap
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Earlier this month, we introduced a very special contest for you all: the #GlowTonicChallenge. I have loved seeing all of your Pixi perfect glows & hearing about how Glow Tonic has changed your lives. You have made my Glowtober that much brighter, so thank you all for taking part in this challenge! Let’s take a look at some of my favourite glowing entries. Also, read on until the very end, as we have an exciting announcement to share! Why We Love Glow Tonic Reading the stories about how Glow Tonic has transformed your skin made me think back to when...
The Glow Tonic Challenge Recap
Behind the Scenes Holidays Tips & Tricks
Earlier this month, we introduced a very special contest for you all: the #GlowTonicChallenge. I have loved seeing all of your Pixi perfect glows & hearing about how Glow Tonic has changed your lives. You have made my Glowtober that much brighter, so thank you all for taking part in this challenge! Let’s take a look at some of my favourite glowing entries. Also, read on until the very end, as we have an exciting announcement to share! Why We Love Glow Tonic Reading the stories about how Glow Tonic has transformed your skin made me think back to when...
The Glow Tonic Challenge
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Happy #Glowtober! Everyday, we get messages from our lovelies sharing how the award-winning Glow Tonic has changed their skin, and their lives. With ginseng & glycolics and botanical extracts working together, your skin will feel toned and clean with a single sweep of this must-have Skintreat! This month, we have a very special challenge for you all that will wipe away dullness from your skin & reveal a radiant glow like never before. #GlowTonicChallenge Do you want brighter skin? Achieve the Pixi Glow your skin deserves by taking our #GlowTonicChallenge and enter to win a YEAR’s supply of Glow Tonic!...
Pixi + Caroline Hirons!
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Caroline Hirons has been a dear friend of mine for years. When we first talked about doing a collaboration, it was obvious that we would release a product that encourages everyone to “Double Cleanse.” Though it may sound like a lot of work, Caroline and I wanted to make sure that Double Cleanse was speedy and fool-proof for busy women. The solid formulas of both sides make it convenient for travel, with no leakage! I love the Double Cleanse because it is suitable for all skin types. It contains no mineral oil, fragrance or shea butter, and as a plus, it...
Pixi + ItsJudyTime!
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It’s still hard to believe that our Pixi Pretties collection was released only a month ago! Judy, Aspyn, Caroline, Maryam and I worked hard to make sure every detail was perfect. We hand-mixed colours for perfect pigment payoff, ensuring our products are nothing short of amazing for all of our fans. We’re so excited you all love everything! For the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing the inspiring stories behind each of our Pixi Pretties. Today, I wanted to talk more about how exciting it was to finally work with Judy of ItsJudyTime on not one, but TWO palettes! Judy’s...
Flawless in Five!
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#FlawlessInFive is a saying we live by at Pixi. Whether you have just five minutes or only your five favourite Pixi products, I’ve always believed looking your best should be fuss-free and not take too long! So we’re sharing our favourite tips on how to enhance your natural beauty – have a look at the video above and see how easy it is to be #FlawlessInFive! Flawless in Five Essentials! 1) Apply Flawless & Poreless Primer. Blend outward with our Full Foundation Brush to prep your skin for silky smooth application and to reduce the appearance of pores. 2)...
An Evening Under the Stars!
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Last week, we spent an evening under the stars to celebrate Pixi’s newest makeup and skincare must-haves! For those who have been following us, you may have noticed that roses have always been a part of Pixi’s story. We wanted to let that shine through with our new collection and the lush décor for this beautiful dinner with a few close friends! Our lovelies found their favourite shade of our new MatteLast Liquid Lip, a rosehip oil-infused lip colour that hydrates and sets to a matte veil finish. The five shades are rosy hues to match the natural colour of...
Pixi Celebrates Maryam Maquillage!
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Last week, the Pixi team was in NYC to throw a spectacular celebration for one of our Pixi Pretties, @MaryamNYC! We celebrated Maryam and her fan-loved Strobe & Bronze Palette, Strobe and Sculpt Palette and Strobe & Sculpt Brush! The Strobe & Bronze palette kept Maryam glowing all night! Maryam and I created the Strobe & Bronze palette for her fans of all skin tones who want to achieve a sunkissed goddess look. Both palettes come with three highlight shades and three bronze shades that are buildable and highly pigmented! Guests were treated to the full Pixi + Maryam Maquillage experience. Throughout...
Pixi at Fashion Week and The BRITS!
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The Pixi team has had an exciting past few weeks in the UK! We were backstage at Fashion Week and we were again the official skincare partner at the BRIT Awards. It was so much fun to spend time with a few of our favourite lovelies! Now that we’ve had a moment to catch our breath, we wanted to share a few of our most memorable moments. During Milan Fashion Week, Pixi’s makeup experts were backstage creating this look for the Trussardi show. This youthful, pouty look is easily created by mixing Mattelustre Lipstick in Classic Red with Multibalm in...
Pixi + Aspyn Ovard!
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We worked with our #PixiPretties because they have a few great things in common. They are all strong and smart women who are genuine to their fans as if they were close friends and family. For Aspyn Ovard, it’s been amazing to see her blossom on her channel and in person! Aspyn's makeup routine is simple and fuss-free, which is something we at Pixi keep in mind with every product we create. Aspyn has travelled the world, and has made it a habit to only carry a few travel-friendly essentials to make her eyes pop and of course, to achieve...
Pixi + Maryam Maquillage!
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Maryam has been a Pixi fan for a long time and is a dear family friend. As I have followed her career, it has been amazing to see her grow in these past years. She turned her early passion for makeup into a career as a beauty blogger, and is a true inspiration for all women to follow their dreams! We created two great palettes and an amazing duo brush, the Strobe & Bronze Palette, Strobe & Glow Palette and Strobe & Sculpt Brush. Maryam hand-mixed each colours with her fans in mind. Maryam always had a hard time finding...
Get Gorgeous with Glow Tonic!
Our bestselling Glow Tonic has gotten a makeover after 12 years! This super-effective face tonic is now housed in a new bottle (same large 250ml fill!) that dispenses the tonic better, travels better, and looks nicer! Glow Tonic contains lots of great ingredients for the skin, but one I love especially is ginseng! This potent extract has been used for many years in medicine to activate circulation, ramp up energy levels, and even boost the immune system. Since it's such a great antioxidant and stimulant, ginseng is PERFECT for tired, dull, aging skin, or any...
Beautiful Brows with Natural Brow Duo
Brows…what can I say? They are one of the most important features on the face and are making a MAJOR comeback! What else can make such a huge difference in the way you look? Grace Kelly goes from girl-next-door to absolutely striking with a bit of brow pencil The best way to define brows? It’s my personal makeup artist must-have and cult-favourite, Natural Brow Duo! This genius brow tool has been specifically designed to make it easy for you to create beautiful brows & keep them looking great all day! ...
Coral Lips with Camilla Belle
The makeup style that I’m loving this week is perfectly represented by this gorgeous look on Camilla Belle from an Oscars party earlier this year. Read on for my tips on how to achieve this sizzling summer look! Find Flawless Vitamin Veil: http://bit.ly/X51ewX Find Beauty Bronzer + Kabuki in Summertime: http://bit.ly/1mVu1Ji Find Flawless & Poreless: http://bit.ly/UGtZhF Find Large Lash Mascara: http://bit.ly/WK9XVn Find Natural Brow Duo: http://bit.ly/1lNZgXe Find Shea Butter Lip Balm in Coral Crush: http://bit.ly/VIjlZ8 Find Lip Blush in Energy: http://bit.ly/1rwlsJ7 SATIN SKIN Use a matte-finish primer with a crème to powder foundation for velvety,...
Get Glowing for Pixi's 15th Anniversary!
This month we're celebrating Pixi’s 15th anniversary!! From the very start, Pixi has been all about enhancing your natural glow, so I wanted to show you some of our all-time favourite signature glow-getters! A lovely glow starts with your skincare. Light exfoliation is essential to sloughing off any dead skin & showing your freshest face. The easiest way to do this? Use a toner like Glow Tonic! This cult-favourite miracle liquid is designed to be swept over clean skin just after washing, and reveals bright, baby-soft skin! Find Glow Tonic at: http://bit.ly/1rDZZ4v One of the first products...
Super Smoky Eyes with Crayon Combo!
One of the questions I get asked the most is how to get a quick & easy smoky eye – of course there are LOTS of ways, but the most simple, instant-gratification way is with a carefully curated duo liner like Crayon Combo! Makeup artists & bloggers alike are loving our new shade for Fall, Super Smoky. Visit Caroline’s blog at http://www.carolinehirons.com/ and her instagram at http://instagram.com/carolinehirons This new pencil consists of the perfect gunmetal grey and deepest black to easily create the most quintessential version of the smoky eye. I designed the shape of the...
Beautiful, Glowy Skin!
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Summer is coming to an end, and I will surely miss the warm breeze on my skin. But if there’s one thing I’m taking with me into the cold weather season, it’s beautiful, glowy skin! A natural glow isn’t just a Summer thing – prepare to combat dry skin with a simple skincare regimen using a few of our Skintreats. Here are a couple of must-haves to keep that glow going! Glow Tonic Our miracle-in-a-bottle, Glow Tonic, is an essential step for hydrated and glowy skin! With 5% Glycolic Acid, Glow Tonic loosens the buildup of dead skin cells, and...
Perfect Pixi Pairs!
They say that 2 is a party…and I would have to agree This post is about my all-time favourite duos! The above goes for pretty much everything, not just coffee! I love a good old-fashioned power duo – like in one of my favourite movies, Thelma & Louise. Something with 2-in-1 benefits? Yes please! An all-in-one dress that looks like a top & skirt – so smart! Takes the fuss out of packing when traveling or rushing to get dressed in the morning. Find Altuzzara shirt...
4 Steps to the Perfect Bold Lips!
A nice classy deep lip for Fall is always right! I do like a poppy red, berry or burgundy lip & cheek Here are some tips on how to make it work for you this Fall! BOLD LIP HOW-TO: 1. To get the shade truest to what you see in the stick, tone down your natural lip colour with a touch of foundation or concealing cream. 2. Now outline just outside of your natural lip line with a nude / flesh coloured liner. Crayon Combo in Wide Awake is great for this – use...
Pixi Skintreats for the New Year!
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I’m so excited to show you what we have been developing lately for our Skintreats collection! Read on to see what new masks, mists and must-haves made it into our newest collection! Peel & Polish is your professional salon peel treatment without leaving home! This dual-action enzyme peel improves skin brightness, helps tighten pores and smooths texture. Apply a generous amount onto your face and neck. Leave on for 5 minutes to let the fruit enzymes do their magic by revealing new, brighter skin. For a more intense, polished effect, gently massage face and neck in a circular motion before rinsing....
NEW 5 Simple Steps to Your Ultimate Glow
My Pixi dreams began in London and one of my first product creations was Glow Tonic. My goal was to create a miracle-working tonic (much more than a toner) that prepped skin so well that minimum makeup would be needed AND that was suitable for all skin types. After years of this being an award-winning toner, I have finally decided to expand our range of Glow Tonic favourites. The moment is finally here and I am incredibly excited to announce our BRAND NEW Glow Tonic Essentials!!!! These new Skintreats are perfect for anyone who simply cannot get enough of Glow...
NEW Skintreats
Skincare Summer Essentials Tips & Tricks
Our freshest Skintreats are FINALLY here!! (But totally worth the wait! ) I am proud to present our new Retinol Tonic, Rose Glow Mist & Rose Ceramide Cream! Each of these have been worked on for a long time and finally, they are perfect! I can’t wait for you to experience them for yourselves! Retinol Tonic I’m so excited to introduce the newest member of our Tonic family: Retinol Tonic! Retinol is somewhat of a miracle ingredient in so many ways. It is proven to boost collagen production (which reduces fine lines), speed up cell turnover (which brightens) & unclog...
NEW LashLift 188 Double Brush Mascara
Colour Inspiration Summer Essentials Tips & Tricks
I am thrilled to introduce our newest mascara: LashLift 188 Double Brush Mascara! This first of its kind mascara (more on that later), is a must-have for your lashes! From the innovative 2-in-1 wands to the smudge-proof formula, I can’t wait for you to try it! LashLift 188 Double Brush Mascara I wanted to create a mascara that would coat every one of your 188+ lashes to Pixi perfection. With that, LashLift 188 Double Brush Mascara was brought to life! Yes, you read that correctly: Double Brush Mascara! This ingenious new mascara features not one, but two wands in one,...
NEW PixiGlow Cake
Colour Inspiration Master Class Tips & Tricks
Now, it’s time to indulge in some cake...PixiGlow Cake, that is! I am so proud to introduce our new 3-in-1 glow, blush & bronzer in one! I only have a few minutes to add a little glow & blush before heading out the door in the morning, and this really saves me time! If you’re always on-the-go, a multi-use palette is the best. PixiGlow Cake, available in ChampagnePink Glow & GildedBare Glow, delivers soft, healthy colour. PixiGlow Cake This 3-in-1 Luminous Transition Powder... Highlights your favourite features Gives sheer, healthy colour to the apples of the cheeks Subtly bronzes/contours The...
Dulce's Mini Masterclass
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Last month, we had an amazing day with Dulce Candy and a few special lovelies at our Pixi Boutique! Dulce spent quality time with each of our V.I.P’s (Very Important Pixi’s), talking about everything from life, to relationships & their favourite Dulce videos! Dulce also hosted a mini masterclass! She taught her new friends how they can instantly add a glow to their look in five minutes (or less!), using the two new palettes we created together! Some of my favourite tips that Dulce shared are… Spritzing Makeup Fixing Mist on your brush before adding colour (for added, super-long...
Jasmine Oil Blend vs. Rose Oil Blend
Master Class Skincare Summer Essentials Tips & Tricks
When I first began formulating our newest facial oil, Jasmine Oil Blend, I had a few things in mind. First, I knew I wanted to create an oil that was revitalising to the skin, but completely weightless too. The other reasons I love this favourite? It is soothing and ultra nourishing, easy to mix into your existing routine, and of course, I’m obsessed with Jasmine flowers and their magical scent! I am so excited to share all of the amazing benefits of both of our facial oils, as well as how you can use them together! The Difference Between Rose...
Dehydrated Skin
As we transition from spring to summer and the temperatures begin to rise (in most parts of the world), your skin goes through a change of its own. Tuning into how your skin is behaving can solve some issues, as you may have to change your routine up a bit as the weather changes, or as you travel to a different climate. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=sgfEBEvY0dE&feature=youtu.be[/embed] Hydrating Milky Serum Hydrating Milky Serum is perfect when you need an extra layer of boosting hydration that feels feather light on skin. Apply this nutrient-rich must-have to clean skin. My Pro Tip? Use this favourite chilled....
Glow Tonic vs. Rose Tonic
Skincare Summer Essentials Tips & Tricks
Lately, I’ve received so many questions asking about two of my everyday Skintreats essentials: Glow Tonic and Rose Tonic! I’m so excited to share all my favourite benefits of these two must-haves, and how you can incorporate both (yes, in the same day! ) into your skincare routine. What is the Difference Between Glow Tonic & Rose Tonic? Although both are in our tonic family, Glow Tonic & Rose Tonic have different benefits. Glow Tonic is a gently exfoliating, brightening toner that is infused with 5% Glycolic and Ginseng and acts as an instant glow-enhancer! Rose Tonic, our newest addition,...
Petra’s Favourite Pro Tips
My Favourite Pro Tips I love sharing the pro tips I have learned over the years with you all (makeup artistry is such a big passion of mine, as you know). Today, I will be sharing some of my go-to tips that I hope will help you in your day-to-day makeup routine! Tame Hairs With Brow Tamer As well as grooming and shaping the brows, this translucent Aloe Vera gel works wonders for frizz and stray hairs. I love using it to smooth a side part or keep a ponytail looking sleek. Double the usage of Your Lash Line Ink...
Skincare Resolutions
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New year, new you, lovelies! You can achieve even healthier, more radiant skin with the help of our Skintreats in 2018. Here are some of my Pixi perfect favourites to add to your Skincare Resolutions for the new year. Start to Double Cleanse Double Cleansing is the first step in your skincare routine! 1st Step: Remove Makeup & SPF Apply a coin size amount of the solid cleansing oil infused with Vitamin E, Camellia Oil & Evening Primrose Oil onto your skin. Then, massage into the complexion, removing with a damp washcloth. 2nd Step: Clean Your Skin Follow with the...
Glowing Skin for the Holidays
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‘Tis the season to treat yourself to our Holiday beauty essentials! Our travel-size favourites will help you effortlessly enhance your radiance, just in time for the holiday season. Or, give the #GiftOfGlow to your lovelies with these must-haves! Our radiance-enhancing Skintreats are here to help you achieve glowing skin for all of your upcoming festivities! Glow Mud Cleanser Featured in our Best of Bright Kit, our Glow Mud Cleanser is a deep pore cleanser that gently exfoliates while purifying your complexion to help you achieve Pixi perfect skin. I love this cleanser because not only does it deep clean, but...
Holiday Kits
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With the season of giving just around the corner, our Holiday Kits make for Pixi perfect gifts! From Skintreats to makeup must-haves, we have favourites for every type of lovely in your life! So, let’s take a look at some of my go-to gifts for this holiday season. For the Glow-Getter Give your glow-getting friends a travel-friendly gift with our Best of Bright Kit! This trio of essentials will help your lovely achieve clearer, brighter skin in 3 fuss-free steps! It includes the pore-purifying Glow Mud Cleanser, our miracle working Glow Tonic and our signature 15 minute facial, also known...
Autumn Beauty Favourites
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Even though the weather is getting colder, you don’t have to compromise your glow! This season, achieve a Pixi perfect look with our Autumn Beauty Favourites! Lovelies, meet Rose Caviar Essence, Rose Flash Balm, Pat Away Concealing Base, MatteLast Liquid Lip & Makeup Fixing Mist. These favourites will keep your look radiant all season long! Rose Caviar Essence Treat your skin to the very best with Rose Caviar Essence! The encapsulated flower oils in this serum-essence are like a gift for your skin! The weightless formula melts onto your complexion, revealing softer, more refined skin. Simultaneously, botanicals hydrate and restore...
Fuss-Free Brows
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Beautiful brows begin with the right tools! Here at Pixi, we have created some easy-to use products to really simplify brow-perfection. We all love a fuss-free brow application. With Natural Brow Duo, you can complete your brows with ease. One end of this multi-purpose favourite houses an angled, waterproof brow pencil while the other end contains a tinted soft-hold gel for holding unruly brows in place. My tip? If you fancy a natural look, use short, sweeping-like strokes to fill in sparse brow-areas. Or, if you desire darker brows, brush in a zig-zag motion to reveal more colour. Get brows...
Nighttime Skincare
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In one of our previous blog posts (check it out here!), we talked all about our essentials for an effortless daytime skincare routine. However, no skincare routine is complete without a nighttime regiment. By popular request from our lovelies, we are sharing our favourite nighttime Skintreats so that you can glow from sunup to sundown! With our skin-loving Pixi Beauty essentials, your complexion will wake up each and every morning feeling rejuvenated and replenished. Take a look at the video below to see how you can wake up each morning with a Pixi perfect complexion! And that completes this effortless...
Daytime Skincare
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Almost every day, we get the question "What is the perfect skincare regimen?" Because everyone's skin type is unique, there's not one single answer to cover all our lovelies' needs. However, if there's one thing you should remember, your skincare routine should consist of at least these three steps: Cleansing, Toning, and Moisturising! And of course, if you’re planning on being outside at all you should always protect your skin with sunscreen. Check out the video below to see our top picks for Pixi Perfect skin this summer. And there you have it. A super easy Daytime skincare routine to get...
Summerproof Makeup
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Summer is here! A bit of fun in the sun goes a long way, especially if your makeup can handle the heat. Here are some summerproof tips to make sure your makeup doesn’t melt as fast as your sorbet! COMPLEXION Lightweight is the way to go, so apply only what you need to keep a fresh-faced look all day. Try Illuminating Tint & Conceal, your tinted moisturiser and SPF protection in one. It also features a matching full cover concealer so you can dot away flaws for Pixi perfect complexion! We all love a Pixi Glow, but greasy skin is...
Pixi Masks for a Glowing Summer
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I always say that a #PixiGlow starts with your natural glow. While I’m all about highlighters and a dewy mist, let’s talk about which masks can get your complexion really glowing on those relaxed, makeup-free Summer days! First off let’s talk exfoliation! I’ve been so excited to see some of you on Instagram and YouTube trying Peel & Polish! This glow-y skin essential was created to be an easy at-home spa experience to resurface skin for a smoother, healthier looking glow! Peel & Polish works in two ways. 1) Use it as an enzyme peel by applying to your face...
Pixi's Newest Skintreats and Makeup Must-Haves!
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Finally, I get to share what Pixi has been working on lately! We launched two new Skintreats must-haves and MatteLast Liquid Lips, inspired by beautiful rose-toned colours and softness. It doesn’t end there – I’m also excited to show you lovelies our new Pat Away Concealer Base and new Endless Silky Eye Pen shades! We love using rose as a main ingredient in our formulas for our new skincare items, Rose Flash Balm and Rose Caviar Essence! Rose Flash Balm is your 3-in-1 instant skin booster that moisturises and brightens tired, lackluster skin. It’s a moisturiser, makeup primer and...
Pixi Perfect Bridal Makeup
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Most brides say the wedding day goes by in a flash, so you want to ensure your makeup stays put from day to night with minimal touchups. In our last post, I shared my Pixi Bridal Skincare regimen to achieve that Pixi glow on your big day. Today, we are sharing tips on our our Pixi Perfect must-haves to create a long-lasting beautiful bridal makeup! Pixi’s No. 1 Wedding Makeup Essential: Flawless Beauty Primer! Flawless Beauty Primer is a beloved must-have by our Pixi lovelies. This primer ensures your makeup stays put, keeps your skin hydrated all day, and delivers...
Pixi Perfect Bridal Skincare!
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We’re in wedding season, and one of the most common questions I receive is how brides can prep their skin in the months leading up to the big day! Besides that extra glow from a few sips of champagne, the key to the wedding-perfect look is great skin. The ultimate Pixi Glow is achievable with a consistent Glycolic Acid skincare routine, and I suggest starting this regimen at least three months before the wedding day. Glycolic Acid gently dissolves dead skin cells to reveal a new healthy glow, no matter what your skin type. You want to look the like...
Holiday Sun Protection Essentials!
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Now that the sun is shining brighter than ever, an effortless Pixi look isn’t complete without sun protection! You asked, we listened. Pixi lovelies have been curious about sun protection in our products and we’ve worked hard to develop two game changers that will surely be a part of your everyday. Lovelies, meet Sun Serum and Sun Mist! If there’s a go-to you should pack in your bag for your getaway, it’s Sun Serum! This unique duo contains an SPF 30 serum that hydrates and protects skin from UV rays. The lightweight formula can be used before makeup application as...
#MultiMisting
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Our family of mists has grown larger just in time for Spring! If you’re like the rest of our lovelies who cannot be without a spritz of Pixi’s must-have mists, you’ll love my ultimate trick for super-hydrated and glow-y skin all day: #MultiMisting! We really enjoy hearing how much you love our new Sun Mist and Vitamin Wakeup Mist, and we worked hard to make sure we created mists that would work for all skin types. Whether you want an instant, hydrating pick-me-up throughout the day or SPF protection, layer on your favourite mists for that ultimate Pixi Glow....
Tinted Moisturizer Masterclass
One of my all-time favorite products for warmer weather is a great tinted moisturizer. Today I thought I’d explain the benefits of tinted moisturizer in general and also give you exclusive in-depth look into two amazing Pixi formulas – read on! Why should I use a tinted moisturizer? Try tinted moisturizer if you’re looking for a light, natural look that still lets your skin shine through. It's great for: - casual weekends - vacations - running errands - hot weather - a super natural "no-makeup" look (make sure not to powder on top!) These formulas...
Natural Beauty Makeup Tutorial
Today I’m very excited to show you some behind-the-scenes exclusives from our Target Spring Summer 2014 shoot! Find H2O Skintint at: http://bit.ly/OIjVll Find Beauty Bronzer + Kabuki in Subtly Suntouched at: http://bit.ly/1mFsDwn Find Crayon Combo in Wide Awake at: http://bit.ly/1gSTiWf Find Large Lash Mascara in Best Brown at: http://bit.ly/1h9ESlF Find Shea Butter Lip Balm in Natural Rose at: http://bit.ly/1djyV4P This "no-makeup" look is really the epitome of natural beauty. Here’s how I created it: 1. I kept skin semi-matte with our new H2O Skintint, applying to middle of the face and sweeping out with a...