Clinique Super Rescue Antioxidant Moisturizer

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Henna

So Paula Begoun reports that this moisturizer really does have a high amount of antioxidants in it, and she also says that the more moisturizing the formulation of this product, the more antioxidants. Regardless, I stuck to the one for combination skin, since that’s what I need.

I love this moisturizer. It doesn’t smell amazing because Clinique doesn’t put fragrance in their products, but in the end, I’d rather have a neutral smelling product than one filled with loads of perfume. The best part is that the moisturizer absorbs into my skin so quickly and leaves it very smooth and moisturized, and I know that it’s getting ingredients that are good for the skin. Seriously, this stuff is good and it’s now my moisturizer of choice. Try it for yourself – with three different formulations there’s something for every skin type.

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Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Review

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Henna

This moisturizer picks up where all the others left off. While some feel too heavy or too much like actual foundations, the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer literally melts into my skin when I was putting it on. The texture is that soft. The other thing that this tint has going for it is that it’s offered in many colours and they are all very skin-true shades – a definite bonus if you’ve had trouble finding one to match your skin. The colour match that I had was a little off but it blended into my skin so nicely that it was hard to notice. My face still looked flawless and healthy.

 

The moisturizer lasted the whole day and looked great as the day wore on. I sort of didn’t want to wash this off at the end of the day because my skin still looked so fantastic.

There’s a reason that this is a cult favourite – it combines coverage with moisture and just makes skin look better over time.  It also comes in a oil-free version for those who need that.

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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Henna

Did you know that we’re getting over 12 hours of daylight now???  That means that sunscreen is more important than ever.

Neutrogena’s Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer with SPF 30 definitely makes it into my top 5 daytime moisturizers because it has a touch of retinol mixed with sunscreen in it, so it improves the texture of my skin and protects it from daytime environmental damage.

I’ve added it to my routine again, and it absorbs quickly, doesn’t bunch up under makeup, and actually hydrates too!

Pick it up at drugstores and mass merchandisers.

$29.97.

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New Revlon Colorstay Exactify Liquid Liner Review

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Henna

I love me some Revlon products, especially their Colorstay collection because it’s products that are specially formulated to last the whole day and that’s exactly what I need.

By now, you must have seen ads for their Colorstay Exactify Liquid Liner.  It’s an eyeliner that has a wheel at the end that dips into the liquid eyeliner.  The idea is that you wheel the liner across your lid, and it makes the line as you do that.

I couldn’t get it to work properly on me.  The line was never smooth enough, and I couldn’t flick it out the way I like.

If you’re new to eyeliner, I don’t think this will make it any easier to apply.  Stick to a gel with brush, or a felt tip kind of liquid liner and you’ll have better luck.

I actually love Revlon’s original Colorstay eyeliners, and the skinny version of their liquid liner, so try those!

$11.97 at drugstores and mass merchandisers.

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Too Cool for School Egg Cream Mask

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Henna

Finding the time to do a mask can be hard sometimes, but as the whether is getting nicer, the days are getting longer, and self-care is a thing again.

I got this Too Cool for School Egg Cream Sheet Mask

as a present at Christmas, and I finally decided to use it.

The packaging is adorable, and I actually love the idea of putting egg yolk on my skin, but I would never waste an egg yolk that I would rather eat.

Instead, this mask has egg yolk extract and coconut water, so it was incredibly hydrating, as is the course with sheet masks.  Put them on, relax for a while, and then throw the mask out and massage the excess serum from the mask into your skin.  For best results I suggest taking a nap afterwards.  🙂

They actually have this mask for tightening, firming, and also hydration.

$30 for 5 masks.

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Nars Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Review

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Henna

It’s been a minute since I tried a Nars foundation, and then at Sephora I swatched their latest Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation, and I was reminded of why I love Nars so much.  Not only is the foundation offering variable coverage, but the shade range is awesome.  There are light colours, and the medium/dark shades have perfect yellow, orange, deep tones to them.

I’m Barcelona in this foundation and even in the dead of winter, it matches the yellow tones in my neck perfectly offering me a seamless foundation experience.

The foundation is a natural finish.  Satiny smooth, slightly light reflective, like well-moisturized skin.  Truly, this is like your skin but better.  I use it heavily on my chin and around my lips where my hyper-pigmentation is more, but sheerly on my cheeks where I want to show my freckles because that makes it look like I’m not wearing a lot of product.

One pump is all I need for my whole face.  The foundation is slightly runny but so pigmented.  The fluid nature lets you blend it out easily, and the level of pigmentation means that you won’t get any caking because you’re using such a tiny amount of product to really cover.

Truly, if you want an all-day, everyday, all occasion foundation, you can’t go wrong with this one.  I’ve even found that it lasts the whole entire day even on my oily skin.

Pick it up at Nars counters. $60.

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New Marc Anthony Coconut Collection

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Henna

Marc Anthony’s new Coconut line has something for everyone – all types of hair can benefit with some coconut oil because it’s the only kind of oil that can actually penetrate the strands of the hair and help improve its condition.  Whether you need volume, de-frizzing, or extra moisture or conditioning, all the products in the Marc Anthony Coconut line have some coconut oil in them, but are either heavy or light depending on what your hair needs.

I’m definitely in need of some TLC with my dry, color-treated, curly hair, so I was all about the Hydrating Line.  Even though the shampoo is Sulfate-Free, it still foams and gets your hair really clean.

You can find the entire line – which includes shampoos, conditioners, and styling products at drugstores.

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Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Un-Nudes Review

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Henna

So meet my favourite new matte cream lip product: the Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Un-Nudes collection.  I’ll be clear, not all the colours work for me: I’m not into the greys, purples, and burgundies, and a lot of these colours go on super edgy, not pretty and pink as they look in the bottle.


But there are a few faves: #60 Ruler which is the reddish pink is an easy colour to wear, and I wore it in this video.

What the Maybelline SuperStay Matte Inks have going for them is that they’re creamy and super pigmented.  You can apply a little product and get a great wash of colour, or you can apply a full lip of product and get a very opaque and done finish.  I prefer the former on a daily basis, but if I’m going to have a long day then I like to apply lots.

These lip creams can also last though everything.  You can have your breakfast, lunch, and coffee and the colour will still be on, which is awesome.  My lip lasted through dinner and a workout and it only came off when I used an actual makeup remover.

Get this for your long days and you’ll be happy that you don’t have to worry about retouching your lip.

$11.99 at drugstores and mass merchandisers.

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Transformative Cleansing Oil from Rocky Mountain Soap Company

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Henna

If you have oily skin, you probably can’t imagine putting more oil on top of it to clean it, but that’s exactly what Rocky Mountain Soap company wants you to do.  In fact, lots of skincare specialists recommend cleaning your skin with an oil because it’ll mix in with all the other oil and makeup on your face and then wash it clean away.  

In the case of the Transformative Cleansing Oil by Rocky Mountain Soap Company, the whole cleanser is made up of real oils that nourish and condition the skin as they clean.  

RMSC recommends using this on a cotton pad, but my preference just to use my fingertips and really massage everything in.  Once that’s done, I use a wet washcloth or muslin and wipe it all off.

$41.50 online  or at RMSC boutiques.

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In-Shower Body Lotion is Still The Best

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Henna

It’s snowing outside again, so I feel lucky that these Avon Moisture Therapy In-Shower Body Lotions have come my way. 

Really, the main ingredient is mineral oil which helps seal in water on damp skin.  These thick creams don’t mix with water but glide on to your skin easily.  Apply generously and then rinse off.

Available on Avon.ca or via your Avon rep for $10.

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