The Honest Beauty The Hydrogel Cream has a mix of water and squalane (among other ingredients) so it gives you the finish of the oil but in a cream. I love squalane because it’s light enough to really work well for oily skin, which is what I have. Part of the Thoughtful Choices at Shoppers Drug Mart, this was gifted, but I actually do happen to love it.
Sooo smooooth.
Neutrogena Overnight Recovery Gel Cream. It wasn’t helpful overnight for me, but I think this would be great for someone with oily and generally unproblematic skin. Look at that gel though – isn’t it pretty?
Honestly, I hope I remember this level of maintenance and never get highlights again. But here’s some purple texture for your day. Amika Bust Your Brass Shampoo and Conditioner and I actually really like them! I just used them daily for a hit of purple and I leave the mask in for longer pre-shampoo.
Truly, I’ve found that the best way to get rid of brassy hair is to use the mask on a weekly basis, and let it sit in your hair while you work out, or do something else. Then wash it out and you’ll have way less brass than what you started with. The mask is so pigmented that I actually like to wear gloves when I apply it.
Available online, $26-$28.
Wearing Veronique Sur La Plage and being on the water is a treat.
This is a citrusy marine fragrance that’s perfect for vacation because it’s light and versatile. It’s truly unisex too. It has some projection when you first spray it but then settles into essentially being a skin scent, and it doesn’t last long on me at all. The travel-sized perfume holders are gold-plated so this is like carrying around a beautiful piece of jewelry in your purse. It comes with a spray for $159 or you can get just the spray by itself for $59.
You can watch my video review below:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CR4pSgZg-pv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
This one ticks all the boxes. Light-weight, sweat-proof, non-stinging, water-resistant.
Wearing the iconic Baccarat Rouge 540 from Maison Francis Kurkdijian today.
Honestly, I knew it was going to be a day so I wanted to wear a crowd-pleaser but I had instant regrets the second I sprayed it. I was stressed and I didn’t want to smell like caramel first thing in the morning. But wow, the compliments kept coming on this scent so I’m glad this is the one I picked. The intense caramel dies down in a few hours and the woodiness comes out blending with that caramel. It really mellows out after the initial sweetness. This is self-assured and chill and perfect for certain occasions. BR 540 has amazing lasting power and sillage and I love that. It’s got a presence that you can feel – like armor that’s made out of glass toffee.
Tell me you’re in a heat wave without telling me you’re in a heat wave. #sunscreen #empties from this week. Neutrogena Hydro Boost SPF 50 on the body mostly. It absorbs and leaves your skin super soft! My entire family loves this one, and it is often on sale so get it while you can. I also recommend the higher SPF, so if you find it in SPF 50, go for that. 
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Stick also SPF 50 is a favourite formula but I carve it out and melt in my hands to apply.
The Cerave Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion is a favourite too. I put on a thick layer and let it set. At $48 this is a bit pricy but it’s probably not as likely to annoy sensitive skin.
Have you tried any of these?
I haven’t used a self-tanner for a few years so when Bondi Sands reached out asking if I wanted to try their product, I jumped on it and said yes. I had seen it at the drugstore so I wanted to have a peek. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Well, their Everyday Gradual Self-Tanning Milk has won me over and I’ll be using it until it’s done. I love the huge pump bottle and the light consistency. The colour is very gradual and builds up slowly, so that mistakes aren’t noticeable and you can really control how you build colour without it getting too dark. On already tan skin, it adds some warmth that I love. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Because this is a milk, it’s not very hydrating but I put a heavier lotion or body butter on top.
$44.25 online, but it’s also on sale at Shoppers Drug Mart for $22.39.
Take a look this gorgeous Lise Watier Love My Lips: Caring Lip Oil in Framboise. It’s not at all an oil, but a glossy non-sticky lip balm.
This is amazing for dry lips – it is so moisturizing.
$24 online or at Shoppers Drug Mart.
CONSISTENCY. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Here’s my night-time routine, but I want to make sure I say that more than anything else, being consistent is what has made the difference. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Ok, let’s get into the routine because this is ALL actives, and NO, I don’t use them all daily.
The Differin is a 0.1% retinol and it is prescription. I use this every other day, and it has taken me a year to get my skin used to it. I started out using it once a week and that was enough. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Twice a week – on non-retinol nights – I use the Neostrata Peeling Solution. It’s pretty strong, so use as directed. I find this really helps with surface texture in a way that the retinol does not do. It’s also lactic acid based, so it is more hydrating than other peeling solutions I’ve tried, and it doesn’t leave my skin more dry. I actually wake up very glowy when I use this, so love that. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Murad Dark Spot Serum OR Vivier Advanced HQ serum go under the retinol and I only use them on retinol nights. TBH, both of these are good in their own way and are helping minor melasma, but I might move to something stronger once they’re done. We will see.
Vitamin C and Sunscreen in the morning. Random moisturizers and oils as needed, but usually only at night.
