Category Archives: More Than Beauty

Daytime Routine

How many products are in your daytime routine? Mine has 2, sometimes 3. I’ve found that simple is best when it comes to my skin. Even though a have a roster of products I like to use, at any given … Continue reading

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Book Review: Scent and Subversion

Madame Rochas perfume ad, (image from the book Scent and Subversion by Barbara Herman.) I like this so much better than an ad with a celebrity. What do you think?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’re interested in some insightful reading this summer, check … Continue reading

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Shelfie

The favs these days. Which ones have you used? I know a few people saw me post about the Naturewell creams on Insta, and went and found them at Walmart.  There is also a Vitamin C version of these creams!

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Bali Body and Pixi Beauty Empties

A couple of empties: Bali Body SPF 15 lip balm from Australia, and Pixi Beauty Rose Tonic. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The coconut lip balm was great, if a little oily. Ironically, it did not hold up in the sun and melted super … Continue reading

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Bumble and Bumble Save the Day Collection

I’ve been using Bumble and Bumble Save the Day Daytime Protective Repair Fluid and the While You Sleep Mask. Both of them have silicone in them, but they also have oils that help moisturize your hair. They’re both super light … Continue reading

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Smartere Secrets

I’ve been testing out @smarteresecretslondon concealer these past couple of weeks, so if my skin has looked extra snatched, that’s why. These are medium-full coverage concealers packed in generous brush-included tubes. Available in 9 colours, the idea is that you … Continue reading

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Empties including The Beauty of Eczema Body Wash

A few empties from this week. Vichy Liftactiv SPF 30 sunscreen. I used this sunscreen so much on the weekends… it doesn’t play well with other lotions and you really have to leave it alone once it’s on, but I … Continue reading

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Neutrogena Ultra-Sheer Face and Body Stick Sunscreen Review

I used this sunscreen all weekend and I love it – I actually think it’s so slept on and I’m not sure why more people aren’t talking about it. This is the Neutrogena Canada Ultra Sheer Stick sunscreen, that’s SPF … Continue reading

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Reusable Cotton Pads Round

Remember these? They are the bamboo pads that I bought from Amazon, in an effort to reduce waste around my house. I’m trying not to use as many disposable cotton pads, so I bought these instead to use with toner, … Continue reading

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Basein Magnetic Lashes

We might not be going anywhere but it’s worth it to look nice for Zoom – literally, your face is being stared at so why not. These lashes are a breeze to put on and I put on the second … Continue reading

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