Category Archives: Skin Care
Chanel No. 5 and My Experience with the Sofwave Ultrasound Treatment
Ow ow ow! I was wearing Chanel No. 5 edp, but even that couldn’t distract me from the pain of Sofwave, the last collagen-inducing treatment I had. Yes, last week I visited the lovely people at Xthetics YYC to test … Continue reading
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Tagged Aesthetics Treatments, Collagen, Sofwave, Ultrasound, Xcite, Xthetics
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Rochas Femme and Mattifying Skincare from La Roche Posay and Vichy
Did you read the profile of Francis Kurkdjian in the New Yorker? His mom wore Madame Rochas. Yes, the man who created Baccarat Rouge, maybe the most iconic scent in recent history, grew up with this aldehydic powder-heavy lady-like perfume, … Continue reading
New SkinCeuticals P-Tiox Serum Review
Yes, I’ve been a little MIA lately, but I’m still here. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have some fancy new skincare, I’ve been doing some fancy new treatments, and they all go great with my fancy new perfume. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The latest obsession is … Continue reading
Humanrace Soap
If you want to elevate your shower experience, get a soap that’s made with melty white clay that coats your skin instead of just foaming. It’ll be like you’re at a spa.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Everything You Need to Know About Sunscreen
I started writing about beauty in 2006. I haven’t tried everything but I know I’ve tried a LOT more than the average person, thanks to brands that send me sunscreen to try. I dug out all the sunscreens and put … Continue reading
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Tagged CeraVe, Lierac, neutrogena, Sunscreen, Supergoop!, Tatcha
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Canadian Skincare: Odenium
Odenium Skincare reached out to me to ask if I’d like to try their serum made specifically for scar healing and of course, I said yes. This brand is out of Montreal, Canada and they use natural and organic ingredients. … Continue reading
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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Tagged Aesthetics, Morpheus 8, Skincare Canada, Skincare Reviews, Sylfirm
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It Cosmetics Hello Sunshine Review and HaleDerma
I’ve had an accident that doesn’t allow me to wear much makeup these days (read on if you want to know about it) but before that, I did have a chance to try this It Cosmetics Hello Sunshine Invisible Hydrating … Continue reading
How to Choose the Right Sunscreen
If you’re confused by the sunscreen options available, know that I always just choose the “sport” version over any other because it sticks to skin a bit better and is water resistant for longer. In the case of these Vichy … Continue reading
Cerave Skin Renewing Collection
I have the most oily skin and this is not me complaining, just sharing a fact of life. Because it’s even more… glowy in the summer, my hot tip is that it’s also the best time for me to use … Continue reading