Dermalogica Pre-Cleanse

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Henna

Dermalogica recommends that you begin your skin care routine with their Pre-Cleanse.

This is the brand that introduced me to the double cleanse, and if you don’t wash your face that way, you should definitely start. It can lead to clearer skin and a reduction of skin issues simply because your skin will be so clean.  And if you’re looking for a good place to get a facial, you can’t go wrong with a Dermalogica one because they incorporate aromatherapy into all their products.Pre-cleanse is a rosemary-scented oil that you massage into your skin. It emulsifies the impurities on your skin and when you add water to it, the oil washes off.

The Pre-Cleanse really does work and makes your skin super-clean without drying it at all. Dermalogica recommends that you follow up with another Dermalogica cleanser, and I did find that when I followed their routine, I had very clean skin without it being dry at all. Even oily skins can use this product, and they’ll find that it cleans your skin without completely stripping it of moisture.

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La Mer The Cleansing Foam

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Henna

I know that this is super pricy for a cleanser, but it’s not just foaming – it makes your skin clean without drying it out and has ground up rice to help with gentle exfoliation.

I find that a foaming cleanser is best when it comes to really getting your skin clean.

Just a pea-sized amount lathers up quickly.

$30 for 1 oz.  Available at La Mer counters.

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AG FastFood

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Henna

This is an amazing leave-in conditioner from a Canadian company.

It smoothes and calms your hair while nourishing it! It adds shine, and, though this isn’t advertised by AG Hair Cosmetics, it also makes your hair seem thicker!

I like this leave-in conditioner. It seems to work and is a nice change from the sprays that I usually use.

Available at salons.

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Wordless Wednesday: Preen

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Henna

 

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Wordless Wednesday: Beauty Closet

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Henna

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Aveeno Oat Masks

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Henna

Happy #TextureTuesday my friends! Today’s post is all about Aveeno’s new Oat Masks which came out this fall. The masks come in three variations – Glow, Soothe, and Detox. These all have oats in them which gives them this amazing texture, but also makes them super soothing on my skin.

You can find these at your local drugstore or mass merchandisers.

$10.97.

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Sothys Lip Duo

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Henna

It’s the most gorgeous little duo from Sothys. Two creamy pigmented lipcolours.


A neutral rose brown and a deep brick red. They wear nicely alone or mixed together. Because they are so creamy, I like using my fingers to apply them because then I get a smudged wash of colour that looks pretty.

Here’s the back in case you were going shopping. The creaminess balances out the pigment and I found that the colours lasted a long time. Because these are so creamy, they’re also moisturizing on your lips even though they’re definitely lipsticks and not balms.

AT Sothys counters now.

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Raincry Haircare

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Henna

This is the new brand of haircare that I am into right now – Raincry Haircare. Check out the beautiful packaging. The Smoothing shampoo has ingredients like Amla and jojoba oil which makes your hair more moisturized. Amla has been used in Indian haircare products for centuries, and you can find amla oil and amla soaps at any old-school Indian stores.

Anyway, the Smoothing shampoo cleans but is hydrating, and the Nutritive Conditioner is super thick and rich and just really coats each strand to nourish dry hair. All the products are Sulfate and Pthalate-free, but the shampoo still foams and feels like it’s cleaning your hair. The Nutritive conditioner has shea butter and marula oil which help hydrate. I like to use this conditioner on the mid-lengths to the ends because it is really super hydrating.

Raincry also makes brushes, and they are quite beautiful. More of a review on those coming up soon!

You can find Raincry at department stores or on their website.

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Wordless Wednesday: Makeup Table

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Henna

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Boots No. 7 Glycolic Acid Pads

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Henna

These have been making my life easier for the past couple of weeks.  These are the No. 7 Glycolic Acid pads that are soaked in 10% glycolic acid solution.  My skin has been using glycolic acid for years, so I’m used to this percentage, and it’s not too too strong.

I know that we’re all trying to be environmentally conscious these days, but I really like the ease of pre-soaked pads.  They just leave me with 0 excuses, and I like these for some mornings when I am too lazy to properly wash my face.  I just smooth one of these pads on and consider the job done.  Not that I am recommending that at all, but I’m just saying that pre-soaked pads are nice.

The rule for acids is start low and go slow.  If you are new to glycolic acid, don’t jump into it by using it every single day.  Just use them once a week at first and see how your skin does, and then go to using them twice a week, every other day, and then maybe every other day.  The last thing you want is red and irritated skin.  Glycolic acid helps your skin exfoliate itself quicker so you end up with brighter, more glowy skin if you incorporate it into your routine.  I definitely find that the texture of my skin is way better when I use these, so I keep them around.

There are 60 pads  in this jar which is about standard – you can use 2 a day if you need and you have a month’s supply.  I just use them in the morning and at night I use my retinol, and my skin is fine.

No. 7 is available at Shoppers Drug Mart. $26.

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