Category Archives: Skin Care

Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Face Cream

Summer moisturizer has to be just so – it needs to be light enough to work under sunscreen and makeup, but heavy enough to actually be able to take care of dry skin. The light summery gels is what I’ve … Continue reading

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A Great Sunscreen That’s Now SPF 50!

Last year, I wrote about Coppertone’s Clearly Sheer sunscreen, which goes on completely clear, and even has a matte feel to it, making sure that your skin isn’t greasy after you apply it.  This year, Clearly Sheer sunscreen is available … Continue reading

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Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Lip Booster

I feel like when some brands come out with a lip balm, they can’t just call it a lip balm, because that’s just… not interesting enough. That’s definitely the case with Make Up For Ever’s Ultra HD Lip Booster.  This … Continue reading

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How to Smell Really Really Good

Warning: if you have any kind of scent allergy or you’re sensitive to scents, then maybe this post isn’t for you because it’s all about products that smell really good – if a little on the strong side.  They’re great … Continue reading

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New Vichy Normaderm Skin Balance

Wearing makeup in the sun is a pain – there’s always sunscreen to layer with it, and on top of that it seems that skin usually gets oilier, especially in the presence of humidity and heat.  With that can come … Continue reading

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New Vita Liberata 10 Minute Tan

I love self-tanner in the summer time.  I don’t bother with it in the winter, but when the weather is warmer, a tan just is a little more forgiving.  It makes everything look toned and skin imperfections just seem to … Continue reading

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Nivea 2-in-1 Moisturizing Primer

For the last little while, Nivea Men’s Aftershave has been a cult product that women have used as primer for their foundation.  Apparently, it absorbed easily and left skin matte and ready for foundation.  Because it was made for men, … Continue reading

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Summer’s Lightest Body Moisturizer from Deciem

Deciem is a brand known for interesting and effective skincare.  Their products are labelled according to active ingredients, and their packaging is clean and simple. There’s a sense of transparency in the brand that makes me want to try everything … Continue reading

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Caryl Baker Visage H2O Restore Collection

I don’t know what is up with this time of year, but my skin has been dryer than ever and it seems that very little is helping it so I’m turning to every moisturizer that I can get my hands on. … Continue reading

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Laneige Mini Pore Collection

With the warm weather comes more oily skin for a lot of people, and Laneige’s new Mini Pore collection has come out just in time.  The collection has two products: the Mini Pore Blur Perfector ($33) and the mini pore … Continue reading

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