Canadian Beauty

Chanel Bois des Iles edt vs. edp, jot notes after a few wears

Wearing Chanel Bois des Îles today. Sandalwood and ylang ylang, reminds me of Guerlain Samsara but with sparkly aldehydes too.

My collection of Les Exclusifs continues to grow.

Katy Perry Indi Review

Katy Perry Indi is what I wear when I’m expecting to give lots of hugs, and yes, I love giving (and receiving) hugs, but I’ll always wait for a someone to give me a sign first. This is a beautiful soft woodsy scent, very cedar-like, and easy to wear. It doesn’t have a lot of lasting power, but I use it as a hair perfume, where it seems to stick a little bit more.

Comparisons to Santal 33 and any other woodsy numbers are apt, but this is softer, lighter, and comes out in an airy mist. There are any number of woody scents out there, and we all have our favourites, but this is the cheapest, so it wins. It’s also such a crowd pleaser, and I always get compliments on it, as long as I’m giving hugs and I’m wearing lots.

This was a blind-buy and I have no regrets.

New Belif Vitamin C Cream

It is mango season, but also my mango picture went perfectly with this new Belif Aqua Bomb Brightening Vitamin C cream. I’ve added it into my routine as a moisturizer – it’s super light so I use it in the morning before sunscreen. The cream does have dimethicone in it so the texture is a bit slippery but that’s great. Seems to leave my skin a bit more matte too.

The jar boasts that this has 4 different kinds of Hyaluronic acid, and that’s an ingredient I can take or leave because it doesn’t do much for my skin, but one of the main ingredients in this is glycerin which my skin loves especially if it’s already loaded up with serums.

I know many people love Belif because their products are super hydrating but I’m just now trying out the brand. I also have a lip balm I’m using and I love that, as well as a couple of little minis.

Empties: K18, Olaplex, Live Clean, Skin Proud, Ren

One oldie and one newbie! I am still on the fence about K18 but I’ve gotten into the habit of using it every other time and it’s kind of a “just in case” what if it works kind of hair product for me. I normally use a leave-in conditioner anyway so why not use this one. I finished a few other things.

Live Clean Intense Moisture lotion. I’m sure I’ve had this for like 2 years and it’s done. This is a great moisturizer for the body and not that expensive. I loved the fragrance-free version.

Skin Proud Detox Tonic. I will always prefer something in a pump bottle like this. This lactic acid toner was very gentle. The line is available at Walmart.

Ren Ever Calm overnight recovery balm. I’ve been keeping these balms on hand and they’re great. My hands are so dry these days.

Olaplex Bond Smoother Leave In Styling Cream. Again, I don’t know. Not a fav and I didn’t like the smell. I did end up buying the oil at the Sephora sale. Have you tried any of these?

New Kiehl’s Cloud Cream

Dreaming of fluffy clouds thanks to the new Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Omega Rich Cloud Cream.

Text

The texture really is cloud-like and I love that they matched the name to the concept. The cream isn’t too rich and has a slightly sating finish so it’s not too greasy.

If you’re already used the Midnight Recovery Concentrate, you’ll be familiar with the botanical scent thanks to some botanical oils in the formula. I was a huge fan of the Midnight Recovery oil when it first came out, because yes, the scent is comforting and theoil is pretty thin so it absorbs into your skin quickly. I always woke up with glowy skin that wasn’t overly oily which was a nice change for me.

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Texture

That magic cream. I had to show off the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream. It’s rich and thick but it melts into your skin. People say that this makes a great primer and I’m sure it does if it can keep flaky skin at bay. I have fairly oily skin but it gets dry when I use my retinol so I use this at night. It has a lovely gardenia scent. I like that too. Really think of it as a luxurious moisturizer.

Have you tried this? What were your thoughts?

Balanciaga Florabotanica Review

The most perfect spring time fragrance. Balenciaga Florabotanica. Easily found online or at the drugstore, this is a garden in the rain with roses, carnations, and greens. It’s cool and intense – sillage and longevity too! It’s almost as good as taking a walk in the rain.. but let’s face it, NOTHING is as good as that. Easy, breezy, loved by many and even office appropriate. It makes me think of careless days, being 4 years old and playing outside. Have you pulled out your spring fragrances yet?

My favourite Perfumes to Wear at Home

What are some of yours? I know many of us are constantly sampling, testing, or wearing our more hard to love numbers, what what’s your pick for comfort or chilling? Just to set the mood for yourself?

Fragrances mentioned:

Katy Perry Indi

Gucci A Winter Melody

Chanel Paris-Venise

Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir

Roger and Gallet Verveine Utopie

New Favourite Products

I haven’t done a favourites video in years, but I thought it was time to bring it back.

https://youtu.be/6XRcmw_B9to

I definitely won’t make one of these every month, but maybe a few times a year?

Here are the things that I’m reaching for.

Trinny London Balm Cleanser

Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50

The A Method Tranexamic Acid Serum

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream, Beautiful Skin Foundation (I’m shade 7 warm),

Boscia Vitamin C with Caviar Lime

Boscia 0.6% Pro-Retinol @moogooskincare.ca products. (https://amzn.to/3xMx8ms)

Bare Minerals Pressed Translucent Setting Powder (from @shoppersdrugmart)

I hope you enjoyed this video! Let me know if you have tried any of these and what you think!