Organic Everything?

So as we become more conscious of the environment and our impact on it, there’s a trend towards using more organic/natural products instead of whatever’s been working for us.

Is there really a need?

Maybe.  Maybe not.  I still think that what matters is whether the product works for you.  If you get an organic facial cleanser and you have to use double the amount to even get your makeup off, then you’re probably using more water anyway, and that’s not good for the environment.

A product that comes to my mind is Organic perfume which is becoming more and more popular.  Roots’ new scents are of that nature and for some reason, there’s the association of being healthier if you use an organic scent.

The only problem is that although these perfumes smell really nice, they have almost no staying power. Is it really worth it to spray something into the air where it has no impact?  You can decide that for yourself, but I’ve decided that it’s not for me.  I like my scents to last, and I’m very happy when I can get one that stays on with just one spray.

What do you think?  Are you starting to buy more things that are organice or does it not have an effect on your purchasing choices?  We want to know!

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Kenzo Amour Florale

Kenzo Amour Florale is a  flanker to its iconic hit Kenzo Amour. The Kenzo Amour Florale is meant to a be a fresher alternative to the heady deep Kenzo Amour.

There’s still a musky base to the scent, but the heart smells more floral, with a mixture of rose and gardenia. The top notes are grapefruit and cardamom, which I could smell right away but only for a very short while.

I actually like the Kenzo Amour Florale more than the original because it’s not so heavy and I think it’s a near-perfect feminine fragrance for summer nights.

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Empty: Vivier C+E Antioxidant Serum

I really loved Vivier’s C+E Antioxidant Serum which I reviewed here. The texture of this serum is amazing – it’s light but potent and you can layer whatever moisturizer you want on top of it.

Have you tried Vivier skincare products? They are available in medi-spas and are potently formulated to actually work. This serum is about $175.

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Rocky Mountain Soap Company Day Cream

A day cream without SPF is just a cream isn’t it?

The Rocky Mountain Soap Company Day Cream is moisturizing, rich, and thick, which is what my skin really needed.  I loved that it left a healthy sheen on my skin and it was better than the Laneige cream that I was using, because that was just too light.

It has pomegranate oil in it which helps fight against free radicals.

That being said, I found that this cream pills.  I didn’t work nicely with my sunscreen and it took a while to get to the point where it wasn’t going to pill anymore.

I’m glad I have a travel size – which I’m trying to go through right now.

The travel size is $14.  Online.

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Free Samples on Bumble and Bumble online

Right now, if you go to BumbleandBumble.com, and spend $35 or more, you can get 4 free samples.  Here’s what I got this time, and I thought I would share it.  Makes me think of the minis that you can buy to try products out – but these ones are free.

What I love about the samples is that they’re trending products right now and you’re getting enough to use them. for at least a week, so that’s great.

Do you guys buy stuff from Bumble and Bumble?  To be honest, my salon carries stuff from them too and will hook me up with samples whether I buy stuff or not when I go in for a service, but I was happy with these samples.

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Laneige Water Sleeping Mask Review

Added the Laneige Water Sleeping mask to my routine in the morning and night because my skin is parched from some peeling.  This mask is for all skin types – but with a light watery gel texture, it’s not going to help you that much if you have severely parched skin like I do right now.

Usually I can use this on its own or with my retinol and it works great on my skin, but if your skin is dry then you are going to need to cocktail it with other products. I like to spray a toner on, and then top this with my Niod CAIL because it has a base of squalane. I’m waking up to brighter hydrated skin, and I love that this is light enough that it works with whatever else is in my bathroom and with whatever is going on with my skin, so I would recommend this for all skin types.

This mask came out in 2016 or 2017 and it definitely was part of the big trend of sleeping masks.  I mean, really, “sleeping masks” are the same as regular lotions or creams that you apply at night before you go to sleep.  Laneige says that this helps you go to sleep too, but I haven’t seen that.  In fact, if you apply too much of it, it kind of makes your hands sticky which might actually prevent you going to sleep.

$33 at Sephora.

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Rocky Mountain Soap Company Hydrating Toner

I love this hydrating toner and I love that it comes in a spray bottle. This isn’t the full sized of course, but just a travel size of the Aloe and Frankincense Hydrating Toner from Rocky Mountain Soap Company.
I spray this toner all over my skin after washing it, and then apply moisturize and oil on top to seal in the moisture. It is great for hydrating, but I wouldn’t rely on this to be my only hydrator, because the water will evaporate and leave your skin more dry. Seal in the water so that it gets a chance to hydrate your skin.

Available online. $14 for the travel size, $27 for the full sized.

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May 2020 Favourites Video

Here’s what I liked this month:

  1. Glossier hand cream.  What really won me over was the scent of this hand cream.  It smells amazing! The packaging is recyclable so that won points with me.  I bought the Glossier You scent because of how good this smells. If you want 10% off, here’s my referral code:http://re.glossier.com/aedd3afb
  2. Olaplex No. 3 in the larger size.  I use it all the time so I may as well have the large size.
  3. MAC Waterweight Foundation SPF 30.  This is my everyday foundation when I want to wear foundation.  I love it, and it’s easy!
  4. Skin Actives Scalp Serum.  I couldn’t tell if it was making my hair grow more, and I’ve still had to colour it every 3 weeks, but I do like the idea of taking care of my scalp.
  5. Ren Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream.  It’s super calming, has an airless pump that is recyclable which is huge in the beauty world.   The entire line is innovative and this product really does calm my skin.

Please share your favourites in the comments!

http://www.instagram.com/tv/CBLzZF9Bh7y/

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Neutrogena Deep Clean Purifying Hydrogel Mask

Hydrogel masks are the best. They are cooling and soothing as you sit on your skin, and are still soaked with hydrating serum. More than anything else, they’re a treat for your skin, and I know that my skin has been needed a treat. Neutrogena’s Deep Clean Purifying Hydrogel Mask really soothed it nicely. Hydrogel can hold 50% more serum or liquid than a regular sheet mask which makes this a winner for dry skin.

It’s a little stressed and dry from the retinol, so I’m taking a break from the retinol tonight and doing this mask instead. Because the serum is water-based, don’t forget to put a moisturizer or oil on top to seal in all that goodness. I think this mask is part of the Deep Clean collection, not because it’s that detoxifying, but because it’s so simple that it’s not really going to mess with your skin too much.

Use it and enjoy! $3.99 each.

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Quarantine Skincare Routine Video

When we first went on Quarantine, I ramped up my skincare routine right away.  I went for the retinol and everything came with it.  Here’s what I used and how it worked for my skin.

http://www.instagram.com/tv/B-qQxWyprqW/

I loved The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid. 

A313 Pommade.  It’s great.

Deciem Niod is still on my counter.

Indeed Labs InDefense 30 is awesome.

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