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As you ladies know, I absolutely LOVE Benefit Cosmetics and use several of their products (my faves are Coralista Blush, Eye Bright and Hoola Bronzer.)
A friend of mine for Toronto is lucky enough to work for Benefit (hello, dream job!) so when she told me about these openings at Benefit, I just had to share them with my lovely Toronto readers.
Benefit is looking for employees who are results-oriented, innovative, and of course, fun and enthusiastic (I'm sure a love of makeup doesn't hurt either!)
If you are interested in applying to the below positions, please forward your resume to Carly at carlyf@benefitcosmetics.com or you can click here to apply for the jobs directly on Benefit's website.
Benefit is currently looking for…
Full Time Lead Sales Aesthetician (2 Positions) – Toronto, ON
The LSA is responsible for developing the selling, service, and customer service skills of the Aesthetician team through coaching, team selling and leading by example. They are also responsible for creating and maintaining a high level of teamwork and communication between Beauty Artists (BA’s) and Aestheticians, ensuring excellent customer service. In addition, the LSA is responsible for all aspects of Aesthetician scheduling, payroll procedures, supply and tool ordering, and maintaining compliance.
Full Time Retail Business Manager – Toronto, ON
The Retail Business Manager is responsible for building the business and achieving sales and service goals through the team of Counter Manager(s), Lead Sales Aesthetician (LSA), Beauty Artists and Aestheticians, by setting the standard and personal use of the 8 Step Magic Formula, training and holding the team accountable for all aspects of their positions, leading by example, team selling, coaching, recruiting talent and leadership of the team. The Retail Business Manager is also responsible for setting and maintaining visual direction, executing successful events and promotions, and Ministry of Health compliance. Please note that this position is in a retail environment.
Part Time Aesthetician - Toronto, ON
A part time Aesthetician is responsible for demonstrating and selling Benefit products by use of The 8 Step Magic Formula, and performing short salon services including brow and facial waxing. The part time Aesthetician is also responsible for maintaining compliance areas and for maintaining accurate and complete records of all kinds. Providing excellent customer service, achieving all service and product goals and following all Benefit and Retailer guidelines is also expected.
Hopefully some of my Toronto readers will benefit from this post, no pun intended ;)
xoxo,
Veronika.
This past week has been a real fitness fail for me. I was on location almost the entire week shooting a video for work, so as you can imagine, after lugging heavy filming equipment around all day, the last thing I wanted to do when I got home is work out (or hear Tony Horton's voice.)
I ate fairly well all week and I did go to Pilates class on Saturday so I do feel that I at least did something (plus, I must have burned calories while carrying all that heavy equipment.) I hope to get back on track this week. I may even try to complete one month of Bikram Yoga this month (they say you should go a minimum of 10 times in 30 days.) We shall see.
After Pilates class on Saturday, my bestie Candice and I paid a visit to Victoria's Secret to check out their new Body by Victoria line (it's the one with the "I love my body" commercials...umm yeah I'd love my body too if I looked like Alessandra Ambrosio.)
First, I tried on the new Multi-Way bra, and it was OK, but I felt like it flattened me out a bit. This is what it looks like:
I didn't purchase the multi-way bra, but I did get the new Body by Victoria Push-Up. It is a-mazing. It is so soft and comfortable, fits like a dream and does what it says it will. It has just the right amount of padding. The bras they've been making lately with that super soft cotton material are always my favorites to wear. I even have an un-padded version that I wear to work out sometimes because it's that comfy.
My friend and I each purchased this bra, so we were able to get about $7.50 off each using a coupon she got in the mail.
I also stopped by Sephora because I wanted to pick up Benefit's "Eye Bright," which I had a so-so relationship with. I've actually purchased it before and exchanged it for Anastasia of Beverly Hill's "Sand" Highlighting Pencil. Lately, Tiffany D from YouTube kept using it in tutorials and raving about how much she loved it and I thought to myself..."maybe I need to give it another chance." I'm glad I did. I love the Anastasia pencil because it's more sheer and shimmery...but the Benefit pencil is a little more opaque and a true baby pink. When you blend it, it gives a gorgeous highlight. I have been using it on my inner corners and also on the brow bone. It is super-blendable and really does brighten the eye area. You can also use it as a highlight on the nose or cheekbones, you just have to blend out the line. Benefit's "Eye-Bright" costs $20.
While checking out at Sephora, the SA told me I had 500 and something points. Usually I just stock up on them, but this month, the 500-point gift was a great value so I just went for it.
This is what I got (by Tarte:)
The exclusive 7-piece sampler set is stocked with Tarte bestsellers: Vitamin-Infused Lipgloss in Apple-a-Day, Lifted Natural Eye Primer with Firmitol, Clean Slate Primer, Lights, Camera, Lashes! Mascara. Lights, Camera, Splashes! Waterproof Mascara, Lash Hugger Mascara and EmphasEYES High Definition Eye Pencil.
I can't wait to try these products- especially the lipgloss and eyeliner (it's made especially for the waterline!) I will report back on these products as I use them. I'm not sure about the mascaras because I like to stick to my tried-and-true formulas, but it's always fun to try something new, even if it's just for a day or two.
The kit also comes with a primer. I am very anti-primer. I've tried Smashbox Photofinish Light, LORAC aqua prime and even the Monsitat chafing cream (Google it, people rave about it as a face primer, seriously!). I just dislike face primers. I feel they actually make my skin look worse, my makeup go on worse and overall I just don't like them. Maybe it's because I use powder and not liquid foundation, but they just do NOT work for me. I know a lot of people swear by them, and I tried so hard to like them...but I just can't. I will probably give the Tarte primer one try, and then give it to my bestie who already uses it.
Did you do any shopping this weekend? Do you love VS bras as much as I do? Do you use primer? If so, which one?
Hope you all had an incredible weekend!
xoxo,
Veronika.
I went to Sephora this weekend to get the cute little clutch they were advertising (spend $50, get a clutch full of samples.)
While there, I finally picked up Benefit's Coralista blush that I've been wanting to own for awhile. I love it! It's a gorgeous peachy-pink. It will be the perfect blush for our tropical vacation in January. It goes on fairly sheer and has a healthy-glow sheen to it, without being too shimmery.
I also picked up a new product from a line I hadn't heard of, but it was so gorgeous and shimmery, I just had to have it. It's called Mary-Lou Manizer by a brand called "The Balm." It is a gold luminizing powder that goes on smooth and is very pigmented. I use it on my nose as a highlight (down the center), on my eyelids, and as a cheek-bone highlight. I have to say I think this is one of the best luminizing products I've stumbled upon. It was 22$ for a nice-sized compact, and it has amazing reviews on Sephora.com too, if you'd like to read more about the product.
In the meantime, here are the photos:
...and here is the cute clutch that came free with my purchase at Sephora:
I also picked up this Fekkai glaze for my hair...I will review it once I've tried it. They had the travel size on promotion at Sephora for $5, so I thought, why not?
Speaking of vacation time, I also bought this adorable bikini at Victoria's Secret. I had admired it online for quite some time, and the top was back-ordered until late December, so I never placed my order. Imagine my surprise when I saw the very same frilly bikini in the store. I just had to have it (and I was able to use a coupon too!) I also appreciated the fact that I could try it on!
I didn't buy this palette over the weekend, but I mentioned it a few weeks ago and realized I never took and photos for you all! It is by Too Faced, and it called "French & Fabulous." I love all of the colors! I definitely think it is a worthwhile palette to have in your collection. It also includes two bronzers (which I haven't tried yet) which I think is a great addition, especially as a touch-up kit or for travelling.
On friday morning, I blew-out my hair, and I remembered a YouTube video I saw recently where Blair used the CHI 44 Iron Guard before she used heat on her hair. I remembred I had this product from long ago, and banished it to the back of my cabinet because I hated it at the time. It made my hair feel stiff and starched and gross. I decided that Blair had such great hair, and that if it worked for her, I ought to give it another shot...and I'm so glad I did.
I used it on DRY hair (this is key) before flat ironing, and it made my hair feel smoother and softer. I spray 2-3 sprays on each section and use the flat iron immediately after spraying. I don't know what I did wrong the first time I used it, but the lesson to be learned here, is that sometimes, a banished product is worth a second chance!
Which products are you glad you gave a second chance to? What did you buy this weekend? Please leave a comment below!
Hope everyone had a great weekend!
xoxo,
Veronika.
Hopefully some of my Toronto readers will benefit from this post, no pun intended ;)
