Almost Bronze

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Henna

This is from the archives.  A bronzer that’s bronze but not too bronze.  I think they need to bring this back.  More pigmented is not always better because it’s harder to blend and sometimes you just want a smidge!  Read the review (from 2009) and tell me what you think in the comments!

I love a subtle bronzing product because it’s easy to work with and it makes it difficult to apply too much product.

If you’re new to using bronzer, you should check out Clinique’s Almost Bronzer. It comes with 2 shades built into the bronzer so that you can pick and choose how bronze you want to go. I use the light shade as a highlight on the tops of my cheeks and love it because it doesn’t look too obvious. There’s a subtle shimmer and it’s even got SPF 15 which makes it perfect for achieving a bronze no-makeup look this summer.

You can get this at all Clinique counters and it retails for $34 in Canada.

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3 Cute Skincare Brands That Are At Shoppers Drug Mart

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Henna

How cute is all this packaging? All these are available at Shopper Drug Mart (and gifted to me), and I am very impressed with them.

Now, I already knew about Indeed Labs which is a Canadian company that makes effective, ingredient-focused skincare that actually works. I’ve talked about their sunscreen which is a blend of mineral and chemical sunscreen.

Now I have their Hydraluron Mist which is new to me and to the brand. It’s $22.99.

Honest Beauty is also known as Jessica Alba’s brand and this Hydrogel Cream is silky smooth.  More of a review coming soon.

Cocokind oil to milk cleanser smells amazing and I’m so interested in learning more about this brand.

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13 Dot Method of Applying Sunscreen Video

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Henna

Ok, so tell me, have you tried applying this much sunscreen?  Because it will ensure that you are applying enough.

Let me know what you think!

http://www.instagram.com/tv/CChRZyWJmgL/

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Life Brand Replenishing Mask

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Henna

I love a good sheet mask to relax when I’m very tired or when my skin feels a bit parched.  Sometimes I’m a bit of both, and I liked using Life Brand’s Replenishing Hydrogel Facial Sheet Mask.  Let’s face it, all sheet masks are soothing, hydrating, and cooling so they’re great for using in the summer.

Did you know that Hydrogel can hold more moisture than the average sheet mask, and keeps the moisture from evaporating as quickly?  This mask doesn’t feel very wet, but it was still damp enough to make a difference on my skin.  It also comes in 2 parts, so the top and the bottom apply separately and more accurately.

You can find Life Brand masks at Shoppers Drug Mart for $1.99.

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Summer Skincare Routine Video

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Henna

I added some new things to my skincare routine. I didn’t revamp the whole routine because it was going fine, but I definitely have added some things that are really working for my skin and I thought I would share them with you guys.
http://www.instagram.com/tv/CBGpnGRBljm/

I’m trying the Differin Cream instead of the gel and I think that it’s great. It’s moisturizing instead of drying but it still works. I’m using it about 3-4 times a week. This is prescription-only so ask your doctor about that.

Also using Neostrata Correct lotion at night on the nights that I’m not using the Differin, and it’s also great. Loving it.

Sometimes I throw in the A313 pomade and it would be great for dry skin. You can only get it on Amazon because it’s from Europe. Here’s the link for that: A313. I went on to Amazon to get this link and my history told me that I first bought this in 2018! I can’t believe that I bought it so long ago and I’m still liking it! My most recent tube, I bought when I was actually in France and they had to go into the back room to get it.

Also, used Deciem 23% Vitamin C Suspension and it’s crazy tingling at first, and then your skin calms down and it’s fine.

Ren Skincare Overnight Glow Mask is amazing! Phyto-glygogen and Algae do a great job at brightening your skin.

Sunscreen right now is Avene Tinted Mineral Fluid.

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Lise Watier’s Most Amazing Lip Product

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Henna

Happy #InternationalLipstickDay!

This is makeup you need in your life: it’s Lise Watier’s #BaiserVelours.

Lise Watier Baiser Velours

These are lip creams that dry to a matte long-wearing finish, kind of like NYX’s Soft Matte Lip Creams but in a more elegant formulation because they’re much creamier to apply. The applicator for the Lise Watier Baiser Velours is also fine tipped to allow for precise application.

Although they apply super creamy, actually the lip creams dry matte so if you have flaky lips at all, they’re emphasized. Your best bet is to exfoliate first, and then apply the product. The lasting power is unreal. I got through breakfast, coffee, and then snack, and there was still lip colour on my lips. The reason for that is that the pigment is very intense so it does really stick to the lips.

$28 where Lise Watier products are sold. My favourite colour is Sweet Kiss – it’s the perfect neutral pink (kind of like Pink Plaid by MAC) and it goes from day to night in a flash.

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CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Henna

If you have sensitive skin, or if you’re using anything that will “peel” or exfoliate your skin in any way, then it’s time to have a look at the kind of cleanser that you’re using on your skin.  Maybe you’ve had a time when your skin was just so irritated even though you were using everything that you always used anyway.  Maybe you suffer from periodic bouts of eczema or breakouts but skincare doesn’t seem to be the issue.  It could be that you’ve impaired your skin’s moisture barrier and you need to give it a break from harsh cleansers and other drying products.

That’s where cleansers from CeraVe come in – CeraVe has built a reputation on cleansers that are gentle but still work.  There won’t be excessively drying ingredients in them, and that’s why they’re perfect if you have sensitive skin and even if you don’t.

My favourite is the CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser.  Because I have oily skin, I’ve got an affinity to foaming cleansers.  They really take off any gunk and grim that could accumulate during the day and seem to leave my skin feeling fresh and clean.  CeraVe’s Foaming Facial Cleanser has a pump dispenser and a smooth gel texture.  It emulsifies quickly with water to create a slight lather, melts makeup off, but doesn’t leave a residue on your skin.  It’s suitable for all skin types, and it’s proof that good skincare products don’t have to cost a lot of money!   You can find CeraVe at the drugstore.

$17.99 at drugstores and mass merchandisers, or online.

 

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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Henna

I’ve never been so undecided about a sunscreen – I either love them or hate them, but this one really left me on the fence.

It’s not that there’s anything wrong with the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen.  I have it in SPF 30 which is a perfectly adequate amount of protection for the daily.  I took this to the cottage with me – this picture was taken on the dock.


I love a spray sunscreen because they are so easy to reapply.  You can spray spray spray as much as you want and it takes just minutes.  Moreover the formula is like water, or oil, on your skin so it never feels heavy.  Neutrogena does recommend rubbing in the sunscreen after you spray it and when you do that, you can make sure that it goes everywhere, so I did that.

My only issue with the Ultra Sheer Body Mist is that I have no idea where I’m applying it.  And if it’s windy, the spray seems to be going everywhere.  So I apply and apply and hope that I’m doing a good job.  I feel like creams give me more control.

I will say that I found this super handy for quickly spraying on my feet, because I usually neglect them, and great for spraying on my kids.

This one bottle lasted me about a weekend.

Oh, and the can sprays upside down so that was handy.

$12.40 on Amazon.

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3 Sunscreens Options for People Who are Tired of Sunscreen

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Henna

Maybe you’re tired of me talking about sunscreen, but I think I’m almost done because I’ve tried so many awesome new formulas already this summer.  That being said, sometimes putting sunscreen on again and again is a pain, especially if you’re having what I like to call a “lazy day”.  So here are 3 options for those days:

  1. Laboratoire Dr. Renaud Loose Powder SPF 50 Sunscreen.  Come in Light and Dark colours –  I have the dark and it is quite sheer, so if you’re even a bit tan, go for this colour.  $57.96.

2. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face mist sunscreen.  SPF 50.  You could spray this on top of makeup in theory, but it’s a bit greasy.  I just use it when I’m too lazy to use lotion sunscreen and I do love that it’s sheer. $13.37 at the drugstore.

3. Aveeno Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen Stick.  This has a whitish cast, but that means that you can see it exactly where you’re putting it, and it’s actually sheer once you rub it in. $13.97, online and in drugstores.

You can watch the video to see these sunscreens in action:

http://www.instagram.com/tv/CCTfDONJXEe/

 

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New Vichy Ideal Sport Ultra-Light Refreshing Lotion SPF 60

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Henna

If I had to take just 1 sunscreen on vacation, this would be it: Vichy Ideal Soleil Sport in SPF 60.

New sunscreen technology means that no longer are sunscreens sticky, greasy, or heavy on the skin.  Instead, they’re light and wearable, with the best formulas being suitable on the face or the body.

All that is definitely true of Vichy’s new Ideal Sport Ultra-Light Refreshing Lotion in SPF 60.  Formulated to be light and refreshing, with technology that works on wet or dry skin, it’s the sunscreen that’s perfect for every day use, but even more suitable for the times that you’re out and about.  It’s water and sweat resistant for up to 80 minutes, and because it works on wet skin too, you don’t have to dry off before applying it.  That being said, I did apply it to my wet skin after I got out of the lake, and I found that the water kind of diluted the sunscreen and then I couldn’t be sure that it was really protecting my skin. I recommend drying yourself off before reapplying, if you can.

There’s no white cast or residue and even when I use this sunscreen on my face, it sinks in easily and makeup goes on top without any issues.  If you’re looking for skin protection that’s all-encompassing and easy to wear, then this is a fantastic option.

Also, the Canadian and European versions of Vichy sunscreens contain Mexoryl XL, which is an ingredient that helps the sunscreen be more photostable.  That means that it’s less likely to disintegrate in the sun.

Pick this up online or in drug stores.

$29.95.

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