Category Archives: Skin Care

Glowing Skin with Laneige

It’s winter time, and I’m layering on the retinols and acids, so my skin is dry and needs extra hydration.  Even my kids, who normally have perfect skin, are feeling the dryness. For my face, I’m using Laneige’s Water Sleeping … Continue reading

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The Staples: Clinique Mild Clarifying Lotion

This @clinique Clarifying Lotion has long been a staple in my skincare routine.  It is the key to making my skin as smooth as it is.  And it used to be called Mild Clarifying Lotion but now it’s called Clarifying … Continue reading

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Kids’ Birthdays Need Wipes

Honestly, I don’t like my kids touching my makeup and they’re not even allowed to wear nail polish. I’m not against them having fun, but somethings are just for Mommy. But the one thing that I do share with them … Continue reading

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Neal’s Yard Remedies Bee Lovely Body Butter

We’ve gotten into a fall rhythm in my family.  Mondays and Wednesdays are swim nights, and after splashing about in the chlorine, we all take a shower at the pool and follow up with intense body butter.  It’s a ritual … Continue reading

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Elizabeth Arden Advanced Ceramide Eye Capsules

  Growing up, I always admired the Ceramide capsules at the Elizabeth Arden counter, and thought that I’d use them when I really got into skincare. Well, I guess I had no idea how much into skincare I would be … Continue reading

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Rocky Mountain Soap Company Store Opening

Here are a few lovely pictures from the Rocky Mountain Soap Company store opening I went to a couple of weeks ago. Pictures were taken from JM Studios in Calgary. The brand really focusses on making products that are natural … Continue reading

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Vichy Lets You Add a Shot of Vitamin C to Your Skincare Routine

If you start with a serious skincare regime, the first thing that’s likely going to be added to your skincare routine is Vitamin C. It’s a quick and easy way to put some antioxidants into your skincare, and that helps … Continue reading

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Avon Skin So Soft Satin Glow

I’m almost done with self-tanning my skin, but then the weather gets a little warm again and I can’t help but put a bit of a tint on my skin. These days, because the weather is a little dryer, I’m … Continue reading

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Beautycounter Protect Stick Sunscreen

Beautycounter’s Protect Stick Sunscreen is zinc based, water resistant, and SPF 30, and its formula is sheer enough to be used on all skin tones.  Take a look for yourself.  I’ve applied it on my arm and haven’t rubbed it … Continue reading

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L’Occitane Immortelle Divine Cleansing Balm and Foaming Cleanser

I’ll admit this: I’m a skincare junkie but this is my first time trying a cleansing balm.  I’ve tried a cleansing oil and cleansing gel, but a first for the balm, and I’m so glad that the first one I’m … Continue reading

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