Beauty Swellness: Pixi Beauty

March 12, 2013

Target stores have started opening in Canada, what, what! (Remember when I met Bullseye at the launch event, and oh yeah, hello Nate Berkus!). I haven’t made the trek yet, can’t wait til one opens closer to me!

One of the beauty brands they’ll be carrying is Pixi Beauty and I snagged a quick chat with the L.A.-based makeup artist founder behind Pixi Beauty, Petra Strand.

What are your essential healthy to-dos every day?
“One, go for a brisk walk in the fresh air, and two, drink lots of water.”

How do you stay active?
“Running after my six year old — we play soccer a lot! My bruised legs prove it!”

How do you cheat looking fresh and healthy when you’re not really feeling it?
“Blush, blush, blush! Bronze Bloom Trio is the perfect dull-day remedy. Apply bronzer where the sun would normally touch your face with a large-ish, fluffy brush. Add pink or peach to the apples of the cheeks in a circular movement and a hint on the centre of the lids to brighten the eyes.”

Guilty pleasure?
“Oh! Soo many…chocolate, cheese and red wine!”

For more from the lovely Petra Strand, check out her get-out-the-door-super-quickly makeup tips over on iVillage.ca.

(And check out the gorgeous Eye Glow Cube palette above — so many flattering neutrals all in one compact palette; I’ll be taking this on my next trip!)

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Tags: beauty tips, cosmetics, health tips, iVIllage.ca, petra smart, pixi, pixi beauty, Target