Boscia Vitamin C and Vichy LiftActiv Anti-aging Cream

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Henna

A dynamic duo. If you’re looking for an easy peasy morning routine, this is it: Boscia Vitamin C with Vichy spf 30 “Anti-aging Cream”.

TextI always use vitamin C in my daytime routine. It’s an antioxidant so it prevents environmental damage, and it can even help your sunscreen work to its maximum potential. You could use vitamin C at night but I use other actives at night so my sunscreen is for the daytime.

The Boscia vitamin C is 10% and it is so watery that you could wear it under anything. It’s a VERY easy product to use. It absorbs almost instantly and then you can go ahead with whatever else you need to apply. The Vichy lotion is sun protection and moisturizer in one. It has a moisturizing feel and finish, and it gives you that healthy glazed donut look that we are all after these days.

*Both these products were received in PR with no expectation to post or review.

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Byredo La Selection Boisee

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Henna

Played around with these guys all week from Byredo’s La Selection Boisee all week.  Videos are coming, with reviews of them. La Selection Boisee includes Super Cedar, Black Saffron, and Mojave Ghost all of which have woody base notes or dry downs.   ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Have you tried any of them? What did you think?

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Moroccanoil Mending Infusion Review

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Henna

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It’s Moroccanoil Mending Infusion which is meant to seal split ends, so you use it at the end of styling as a finisher. My dry hair soaks this up, so although I started with just a couple of pumps, but I came back and ended up applying lots more, so know that you can go to town with this if you have dry hair.
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I have also been using this to air dry my curly hair, and before blow-drying and it’s pretty good for smoothing!  My curls are bouncy and springy which is a sign that they’ve got some moisture locked into them, and overall, I’d say I really enjoy using this!

The bottle is tiny for what I’m using in my longish hair.  I need about 15 pumps which is a lot. I’d like this to be in a squeeze tube, but then the bottle won’t be so pretty.  I’m definitely going to hang on to this and put a flower or two in it.

$32 online and where Moroccanoil products are sold.

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Favourite Moisturizers: Lightest to Heaviest

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Henna

These are amazing moisturizers from lightest to heaviest. ⠀

Starting on the left: Aveeno Calm+Restore Oat Gel moisturizer has a super slippery texture and lovely finish. It’s the lightest of the bunch and great for all skin types, but very dry skin will find it’s not enough. It actually has oat kernel flour in it (in small quantities, I’m sure) so it will help calm skin. Unfragranced also, so if you are sensitive to that, this is for you. About $30 at drugstores and mass merchandisers. It is $26 on Amazon right now, with a $3 off coupon available. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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In the middle: Antipodes Culture Probiotic Night Cream. What’s the difference between a night cream and a day cream? Not much, I would say. Sometimes I prefer a heavier night cream, but if my skin is super dry, I like to use something heavy during the day. Anyway, this Antipodes Night Cream has Hyaluronic acid and probiotics to help calm skin, and like all Antipodes products, this smells absolutely divine. It also has oils (jojoba and meadowfoam) to ensure that skin feels comfortable. Most mornings, I use this cream because it is so moisturizing. ($70, but if you sign up on their site, you can get 15% off.) Available at Well.ca, The Bay, and the Antipodes website. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Finally, Lise Watier’s Lift & Firm Y-Zone cream is the thickest and creamiest, thanks to the addition of shea butter. It also has Bakuchiol which has been shown to help collagen production, and because it’s so rich, this is the one that I use most nights. $88, at Shoppers Drug Mart, or on LiseWatier.com.

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Foundation and Concealer Duo

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Henna

Here’s a little progress shot of two things I love: Armani Luminous Silk concealer and Maybelline Urban Cover Foundation. I go through phases when I use concealer and then I don’t, but these days I’m back on it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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The Maybelline foundation is half done and I would for sure repurchase. This colour is warm and looks so good. The glowy finish and the SPF in the formula are icing on the cake.

I have seen it on sale for the past week, so I’m wondering if they’re going to discontinue it and come out with something new?

$13.65 on Amazon right now, and about the same at drugstores.  I think the usual price is closer to $16, which still isn’t a lot to spend on foundation.

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Antipodes Divine Facial Oil

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Henna

Facial products that smell good > any others. (Apologies if you are allergic to scents). This Antipodes Divine Facial Oil smells of jasmine, orange and ylang ylang. It’s a blend of Rosehip and Avocado oils that’s so nourishing. Hot tip: mist your skin before you apply the oil to really make your skin juicy.
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Available on Well.ca or at The Bay.

I first mentioned this product in the fall of last year, and that was when I first tried it.  I went through that bottle pretty quickly because I loved the formula so much, so now I have a new bottle. Just a few drops is enough for your whole face, and I love using this at night because the scent soothes me to sleep.

At less than $15 for the bottle, this is a steal of a deal.  This natural formula would normally cost more, and I’m surprised that it’s priced so well.

 

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Aveeno Calm and Restore Collection

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Henna

I’ve using this @aveenoca Calm and Restore line and I’ll tell you that this cleanse is a cross between Cerave and the Fresh Soy Cleanser, so if that’s your jam, get it. I like to use it in the morning but it’s not bad at taking off makeup.
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I love the soft slippery texture of this Aveeno Calm and Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer. I’d even say that this is the nicest gel moisturizer I’ve ever tried because of the slip in the finish. It’s light but not too light. I use it over my Vitamin C and under sunscreen.

 

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When the world seems to be going up in flames, you can perfect your skincare routine for a moment of zen. I’ve been using the moisturizer with my Cerave vitamin C in the morning and I like them! The Cerave Vitamin C is 10% and super light, and the Aveeno Calm+Restore is a lightweight slippery moisturizer. I really let them absorb and put sunscreen on before I head out the door.

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Basein Magnetic Lashes

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Henna

We might not be going anywhere but it’s worth it to look nice for Zoom – literally, your face is being stared at so why not.

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These lashes are a breeze to put on and I put on the second from the bottom. If you watched my demo reel a few weeks ago, I had tried on the shortest pair and they were shorter than my real lashes.

The ones I have on in the pictures are a smidge longer than my real lashes. The eyeliner is magnetic and the strip of the lashes just attaches on. I need to be more precise with the liner and not get it on my lashes and I’m also going to try skipping the mascara next time. This little kit came with makeup remover and I highly recommend it because the liner is IMPOSSIBLE to remove even with double cleansing. I’m going to keep playing around with these but I do love them. Someone asked me if they last once they’re applied and they do!

You can get the full set of lashes on Amazon for about $26 which is a steal of a deal.

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Fragrance Layering: Serge Lutens Fleurs d’oranger and Aerin Garden Rose

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Henna

Florals for spring: groundbreaking.

These 2 work really well together, but the Serge Lutens is an Eau de Parfum, so it has better lasting power, and the Aerin Garden Rose is a toilette with amazing sillage.  You smell the rose right away and for a while, but then it kind of dies down and you get the Fleurs d’oranger left.  It’s amazing. Text

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Vitamin C Serum

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Henna

I had a few questions about picking up a serum so I went through these: Vichy Liftactivv peptide-C Ampules, Boscia Vitamin C, XO Treatment Room Heavy C, Vivier Skin C E Peptides serum, and Cerave Vitamin C Serum. These are all 10% concentration, which is high enough to make a difference but low enough that I didn’t experience any stinging or adverse effects from using them.  I’ve tried a higher percentage (23%) from The Ordinary, and it was way too strong for me.Text

The Cerave is the cheapest for $24 and it’s in a silicone formula, which may or may not work for you.  Some people find that silicone breaks them out but I did not have this experience!  It might pill if you add oil on top so be wary of that.

That being said, I love the packaging and this is an effect product for the price!  A dropper bottle for Vitamin C isn’t great because every time you open the bottle, you’re exposing the vitamin C to light and potentially oxidizing the formula.  If you notice that it turns brown or smells weird, then it has likely gone bad and will not work as well.

I  like the Boscia Vitamin C ($60) and XO Treatment room serums the best because I love a pump and a liquid/gel formula.  They also use a form of Vitamin C that is stable and doesn’t oxidize at quickly.  The Heavy C can be found on the XO Treatment room website. It is $89. Boscia is available at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Dropper bottles look fancy but they constantly expose the formula to light, so the Vichy ampules are the best for preserving the formula, and if you’re going somewhere, they are good for packing along.  The Vichy formula does end up being expensive because you have to buy a pack monthly, but if you want the formula to always be super fresh and not oxidized, then this one is really nice. $32 on Vichy.ca.

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