Strivectin Peptight

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Henna

You may or may not have heard that peptides are good for your skin. If you’ve over the age of 30, then you definitely want to incorporate something with peptides into your skincare routine. After the age of 30, your skin can start to stop producing as much collagen which can make your face look not as bouncy as before. Peptides are ingredients that can send messages to your cells that they should start producing more collagen, so they can be an important part of any anti-aging routine.

That’s why I’m so excited about Strivectin Peptight serum. It’s a light moisturizing serum that has peptides in it to help your skin regain its brightness and elasticity. I have incorporated this serum into my night time routine and I use if after I apply my retinol on my skin. The Peptight is moisturizing but also adds ingredients that my incredibly basic retinol doesn’t have. It also smells beautiful – like roses – and is the most luxurious serum to use. You could also use this in the morning before your moisturizer or sunscreen.

I do find that it’s a little bit silicone-heavy so it has a soft and smooth finish, but it doesn’t feel good if you apply too much of it, but the right amount feels great under makeup.

You can find this online or at Shoppers Drug Mart. $109.

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Goop Glow For Less

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Henna

Went on to Sephora today and saw that they have Goop Glow 5% Glycolic Acid Peels – $175 for a package of 12.  Goop says to use these once a week for a gentle peel.  If you’re used to glycolic acid (and I am) I can use these daily, so $175 for 12 days supply seems like a lot.

Luckily, Pixi Glycolic pads – which are also 5% – are just $24 for 60 pads.  A 2 month supply, if you use them daily, and the active ingredient is the same.

I like some of the Goop products, but a 5% Glycolic Acid Peel is pretty basic, and it’s so gentle that it’s not really even worth it to call it a peel.  Save your money, try the drugstore stuff and see if it even works for your skin.  I personally am using the Pixi pads right now and I love them.  They actually do make my skin more glowy and fresh and even 5% glycolic acid is enough to even out my skintone.

Because glycolic acid helps exfoliate your skin, make sure that you’re wearing sunscreen daily if you use this.

You can get Pixi at Shoppers Drug Mart.

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Which Bumble and Bumble Finishing Spray is Right For You?

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Henna

Honestly, I’m going to come out and say that my favourite Bumble and Bumble Finishing Spray is their Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Dry Oil Finishing Spray ($45) which is all the way on the left.  It’s got no hold, but it just seems to laminate your hair and make it shiny, and if you’ve straightened or curled your hair, this seems to make it last.  But it’s not a hairspray.  It’s not crunchy at all, and just makes your hair look better.

The Dryspun Texture Spray ($41) is my next favourite and is great if you want to add some grit to your style.  It adds airyness without hold, and is dry without being a dry shampoo.  It’s a really cool spray, and when you put it into your hair, the effect of it lasts and lasts. which is great.

The Soft Texture Finishing Spray ($42) is kind of in between the first two.  It adds a bit of texture but not much grit.  It doesn’t mess up your style but just kinds of blows it apart gently.  It doesn’t coat or laminate your hair like the Dry Oil Finishing Spray does, but it does have some oils in it and it has the same great Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil vanilla/amber scent.  It also has a tiny bit of hold and soft powders that add the texture to your hair.

All of them are microfine, so you can use a little or a lot and they won’t weigh your hair down.  Honestly, I thought I wasn’t using enough, and then I saw how much my stylist used on me, and she used a lot, and so that’s when I started spraying spraying spraying until I was really happy with the final look that I got.  All of them are amazing texture sprays that don’t make your hair crunchy but can help you get a tousled beachy look.

Available at Sephora, salons, and Nordstrom.

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Kiss Press On Nails

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Henna

These nails only last a day but they’re so pretty.  I used the stickers because the glue that came with the nails was all dried out.  It was 10pm when I was putting them on, so no time to run out for more glue.  These lasted a full 24 hours, and after I washed my face at night they kinda came off so easily.  The stickers don’t like water, or hand cream, so that makes them pretty easy to pull off. No damage to my nail either.

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Perfect Neutrals from Dior

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Henna

There are neutrals and then there are neutrals. Try your best to stay away from anything that washes you out too much, and definitely put away dark shadow for now. The look that I would go for this spring is pretty and light maybe brightened up with some black liner.

Dior has a fabulous new palette of neutrals that’s well-worth checking out.  The quad this season is called Elegante and features light pink, golds, and beige tones along with a dark shimmery chocolate brown to accent your eyes.  Don’t believe the commentors who say that this won’t work for darker skin tones.  It most-definitely will and the colours look great used as sheer washes of colour as a day look.

This is the palette I’m reaching for most days.

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KVD Everlasting Blush

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Henna

Check out the new KVD Everlasting Blush in Peony which is a matte clean pink that’s neutral and easy to wear. I love a nicely formulated matte blush because it sticks to your skin and even seems to absorb oil as you wear it.

This is the perfect blush for almost every skin tone and definitely lasts the whole day on me.  It’s a pretty pink, wearable colour.

Available at Sephora. $35.

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FlowerbyKenzo

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Henna

FlowerByKenzo is a classic and if you haven’t smelled it, you are missing out on a crucial influence on the world of perfume.  You haven’t smelled until you’ve smelled FlowerbyKenzo.  It is a powdery floral perfume that’s strong yet subtle at the same time.  It is completely feminine and just makes you smell good.

Main notes include Bulgarian Rose, Musk, and vanilla and it’s a floral musky scent that you will smell.

If you haven’t smelled this already, chances are that when you smell it now, you’ll think that it smells like something you’ve tried before.  It’s probably true since this is the scent that’s had lots of imitations since it was launched in 1999, but nothing’s come close to it and as it wears it just gets better and better.

Do you already own Kenzo?  Have you tried it?  What do you think?

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Dior Lipglow

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Henna

Do you like these or not?  I’m kind of in the middle.  I don’t find them hydrating at all, but I love the bright glossy flush of colour that they give my lips.

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Skin Remedy from Weleda

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Henna

Weleda productsNo matter what time of year it is, I always have super dry hands and feet that need tons of TLC.  Luckily, there’s this trio of Weleda products.

Feet get a dose of Weleda Foot Balm ($19.99) which doesn’t have mint in it, but does contain a tiny bit of alcohol which quickly evaporates upon application leaving feet feeling cool and refreshed.  I also like to use it on sore muscles after a workout.

Hands get some Pomegranate Regenerating Hand Cream ($17.29) which absorbs quickly and still provides intense hydration.  Sesame Seed Oil, Glycerin, and Shea Butter give lots of different emollients to skin to really keep is moisturized.

Finally, if you have extremely dry and rough skin, then you need Weleda Skin Food ($23) which is the stickiest and greasiest product but also the most effective cream ever because it has lanolin and beeswax in it.  It actually stays on your skin and is perfect if you do a lot of computer work because you can smear it on and then type to your heart’s content.

You can pick them all up at at www.weleda.ca, well.ca, Whole Foods Market and natural independent health food stores.

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Vichy Double Glow Peel Mask

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Henna

I know, it’s not the Vichy packaging that we’re used to, but guess what? Vichy now has little packages of their masks, so that you can try them before you invest in a full jar.  Personally, I like the little packages because they are so much easier to travel with and I have a whole box of them that I take with me whenever I go on vacation.

Ok, lets get into what this mask is.  Truly, I really enjoyed using this mask.  It’s got vitamin C and AHA’s in it, along with some very finely milled volcanic stone so you get some physical and chemical exfoliation.  This is not for sensitive skin.  It’s best for skin that is oily and congested and needs some clearing up!

You leave the mask on for 5 minutes, which is a major plus.  I find that I rarely have time for the 20 minute masks, but I always have time for the 5 minute masks.  You could even do this mask in the morning while you get ready for work.  In fact, I might try that tomorrow morning.

So you leave it on for 5 minutes, and then rub it on your face so that the fine volcanic stone gives you a gentle scrub.  You wash it off – I prefer to use a washcloth and wipe it off because I find that to be easier – and then you’re left with super smooth skin.  And here’s a little tip: take the excess mask that’s left on your fingertips and rub it on the back of your hands.  You’ll have nice smooth hands too.

Available in drugstores now or online. $7.95 for a pack of 2 masks, or $34.95 for the whole jar.

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