Tag Archives: Skincare Canada

Skincare Update for December

Throwback to trips from the past, when I bought this Made In Germany tin of Nivea and then hoarded it until just now. Everything is dry and dusty this time of year because it’s so cold outside, but the Winter … Continue reading

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Ole Henriksen Balance Skincare Collection

This entire line smells like cucumbers and it’s just what the warmer weather is calling for. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is a cute set for anyone with slightly oily, slightly acne-prone skin. Really, if you have a hormonal teenager in your life … Continue reading

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Dr. Idriss Skincare Review

If you were even remotely into skincare during the lockdown in 2020, you were watching Dr. Idriss, better known as Pillow Talk Derm, do a live from her bed every evening. Not only did she talk about whatever was happening … Continue reading

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Augustinus Bader Masterclass

Only Holt Renfrew and Augustinus Bader could get me out of the house on a Saturday when it’s -20 outside. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The masterclass was to learn about the brand and the patented technology that makes it so special. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Who … Continue reading

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Cerave Oil Cleanser is Finally in Canada

Oil Infatuation. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m going through a period (we all are) of being infatuated with oils in skincare. After spending the 90’s obsessed with banning oil on our faces and even in our food, the pendulum has swung in the … Continue reading

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Sylfirm X at Xthetics Calgary

By this time, if you’re anywhere near interested in skincare, you’ve heard about Morpheus 8, which delivers radio frequency energy deeper within the skin via micro-needles. This leads to increased collagen production, which in turn, can lead to a more … Continue reading

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La Roche-Posay MelaB3

Apparently skincare is boring now, coming in dropper vials instead of big glamorous jars, selling us ingredients and formulas instead of a dream… that’s an opinion I came across recently. I don’t know if we are going back to the … Continue reading

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Barrier Repair via Biotherm

A bit of this and a bit of that, here’s the skincare that’s on my counter right now.Firstly, in skincare, the trending word right now is “barrier repair” which basically means putting back the oils on your skin after you’ve … Continue reading

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Serums In The Skincare Routine

Vegamour is now available in Canada, from Sephora! You can find it in store or order it online. Routine update: some serums in the routine right now. Actually, these have been in the routine for the last little while, and … Continue reading

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Winter Cleansers

It’s been a while since I shopped for perfume (or anything!) at a real in-person physical store, and my experience at Diptyque was a good one. I wasn’t planning on buying anything but then I did, and a whole bunch … Continue reading

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