Canadian Beauty

A Bit About Peels!

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Henna

Hi Friends!

I made a little video about peels, and if you’re extra interested in skincare you might want to check it out.

Peels are great for reducing acne, clearing up acne scarring, hyper-pigmentation, and even fine lines.

At home peels are relatively gentle, as long as you follow instructions and monitor your skin. If you feel unbearable tingling or burning, wash it off. If your skin is too dry afterwards, wait a few days until you reapply. And always always wear sunscreen. Peels will reveal new skin and you want to protect it so that you don’t do even more damage to it.

http://www.instagram.com/tv/BupgFqWhK0J/

Posted in Skin Care | Tagged Anti-acne, Beautycounter, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Neostrata, peels, skincare, Vivier | Leave a comment

Derma-E Acne Blemish

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Henna

The most popular anti-acne products from the drugstore can be so drying on your skin that you might actually be inclined to stop using them, which means that they won’t really have time to do what they’re supposed to do. The flip side is that you keep using them and end up with dry and tight-feeling skin which is a pain to take care of, especially in the winter.

Your other option is tea tree oil: proven to be an effective antibacterial, it’s an oil that works on acne.

That’s the active ingredient in these @dermae anti-acne products. If other anti acne ingredients dry out your skin, these might be a better option. The serum even has glycerine in it so it’s moisturizing, but the Cleansing Wash is what I can’t live without. I use it in the morning and at night, and I’ve noticed a deterioration in my skin when I stop using it, so I’m inclined to keep it in my routine.

If you need effective anti-acne options check these out.

Available at Dermae.com.

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Vivier Platiné GrenzCine Eye Cream

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Henna

Some people like eye creams because they are specially formulated to be heavier on the thin skin around the eye area. They can also be creamy so they don’t tug as you apply them, and if they’re really good, they’re kind of matte so that makeup doesn’t smudge in that area.

That’s what you’re getting with the Vivier Platiné GrenzCine Eye Cream which is made with a host of good-for-skin ingredients. These include Squalane (a plant oil) that’s listed as the second ingredient, and peptides which are great antioxidants.

Will this get rid of dark circles? Probably not. The only thing that can do that is rest, water, certain laser treatments, and makeup. But it is good for hydrating the skin around the eye area without irritation or greasiness.

Available through your dermatologist or high end skincare stores. $191.

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Random Find: Oligo Blacklight Blue Shampoo

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Henna

Highlighted hair needs to be toned regularly, and I love ashy hair more than anything so I’m all about this richly pigmented blue shampoo. So I don’t have blonde hair, but I got the Oligo Blacklight Blue Shampoo in a goodie bag, so I decided to try it. The Blue shampoo is meant for blonde or highlighted hair and the blue pigment in the shampoo minimizes brassiness by counteracting the orange that can come up in hair.

I used the Backlight shampoo once and I immediately saw a difference. The brassiness was completely toned down, and I got the neutral hair that was closer to what I was born with. I didn’t even use the blue conditioner because I don’t have it, and just used my regular Viviscal conditioner, and I still saw a difference.

The instructions say to use this once a week or so, and that’s what I’m going to do for as long as I can. I actually don’t even shampoo every time, and sometimes just run conditioner through my hair, and hopefully that helps hold on to the blue pigment a bit more.

You can pick this shampoo up at salons.

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The Cheapest (and Best) Contour Palette

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Henna

I just posted about this palette on Instagram, and I just had to post it here too. I dug this palette out and then dipped into it and couldn’t believe how nice it is.

Contouring – I just can’t quit it. As much as I try to minimize my makeup routine, I also miss seeing my cheekbones and so contour is the one step that I keep coming back to.

The colours seemed so great in the pan that I couldn’t help but try it. There’s a warm brown bronze colour, a darker greyish-brown contour shade, a matte yellow highlighter and a shimmery pale highlight colour. This contour palette is well thought out and I have to say that I’ve used all these colours because they are so well formulated and easy to use.

The shimmery highlight is not too shimmery – it’s just shimmery enough for daily use – and if that seems to much, you can blend it with the matte powder that’s in the kit.

I love the matte pale yellow powder for setting (and lightening) under my eyes, and I use the darkest contour colour in the hollows of my face.

When it’s just $8 at drugstores and super easy to use, you really can’t go wrong. The shades are sheer enough that they blend easily making the whole contour and highlight situation look great.

Pick up E.L.F. products at London Drugs.

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Reversa Resurfacing Smoothing Cream

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Henna

I’ve been on and off the retinol bandwagon, and either I’ve gotten to the point where I’m just not noticing a difference anymore, or I need something a bit stronger.

So I pulled out my Reversa Resurfacing Smoothing Cream because it has 10% glycolic acid in it and glycolic acid has always been a hero ingredient for my skin. It just leaves my skin smooth and poreless, so I knew that it was going to make a difference this time too.

What’s different about this smoothing cream is that it has a bit of dimethicone in it so it gives your skin an ultra-smooth appearance which is great under makeup. Over the course of your day (or night), you’ll still be getting the gentle exfoliation that glycolic acid provides, but the texture of your skin will look immediately better.

It was great when I first used it, and now it’s actually my favourite thing to put on before my makeup or sunscreen. If I’m going out at night, I like to wash my face, apply this, and then apply any makeup on top and I’m finding that the result is way better skin over the long run.

Also – the airless pump that this comes in gets bonus points. You know that every last drop of your cream is going to be effective which matters.

I haven’t gone back to my retinol yet.

You can pick this up online or at drugstores for $40.

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Vita Liberata Trystal Pressed Self-Tan Powder

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Henna

If you watch my IGTV, you’ll see me use this @VitaLiberata powder as a contour or a blush. And I’ve been using it for months! Read the full review!

Ok so here’s the deal with powder with self-tanner in it. It works – but I use it on top of sunscreen and foundation so there’s really no opportunity for the self-tanner to work on my skin. Plus, with daily retinol and vitamin C, my skin is being exfoliated pretty regularly and the idea of putting self-tanner on is kind of besides the point.

But – I love the warm colour of this Trystal powder from Vita Liberata.The picture above is totally unedited in the colour Sunkissed, and you can see how warm and natural-looking the powder is. This makes for a great bronzer because it’s the perfect colour and is so natural-looking.

The powder comes in a Bronze version as well (which is deeper) and it also comes as a loose powder. I love the ease of pressed powders and the fact that they are mess-free, so that’s why I prefer this one.

Pick it up at Sephora or online for $45.

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Glossier Reviews

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Henna

In 2018, @Glossier was definitely the brand people asked me about the most. I bought some things from the brand – watch my video review!

I know that I just posted a review of the Glossier Solution but here’s a video of that and the Perfecting Skin Tint. Check it out!

I got the Glossier Solution and the Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint and reviewed them both.

You can find more information and order these at Glossier.com.

Find me on Instagram @CanadianBeautydotcom.

Do you have Glossier products that you like? Tell me in the comments!

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Klorane Mango Collection

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Henna

Check out this thick and lush hair mask: see those finger marks? Those were left behind as I scooped out a heathy amount of the Mask with Mango Butter in the shower.

And guess what? The entire collection smells entirely delicious – just like fresh mangoes.

Like all of Klorane’s products, these are made without silicones. They’re rich and thick, they moisturizer, they have slip, but there are no silicones! Sometimes silicones cause build up on your hair and cause it to be more brittle and break, but these are not made with them.

If you have dry hair, these are great. I really even love the Mango leave-in cream because it really does have real mango butter in it and adds a bit of grease and heft to my hair. I like using it before I wash my hair instead of after, and I use it by the gobs. It’s even great on wet hair, especially before blow-drying.

The cherry on the sundae: they even harvest their own raw materials, which is kind of cool and shows that they want to have some responsibility over the quality of their ingredients. This collection is made of 96% natural ingredients.

You can find them at Well.ca.

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream SPF 15

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Henna

Sometimes, the easiest way to add SPF into your routine is to use a daily moisturizer that already has SPF in it. That’s the case with the @NeutrogenaCA Hydro Boost Gel Cream. The texture is light, and not greasy, so that once this absorbs you’ll forget you even had it on. Cleaned out my desk and found this lying in – Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost Gel which has SPF 15 in it. This is absolutely one of my favourite SPF-containing moisturizers to wear on the regular – it’s pretty awesome at all times of year, but especially just daily under makeup because it’s so light and the hyaluronic acid in it makes it feel so refreshing on your skin.

$19.97 at mass merchandisers and drugstores.

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