Category Archives: For the Body

L’Occitane’s new Shea Butter Violet Collection

I’ve been using L’Occitane’s shea butter hand cream for about ten years, and it remains one of my favourites.  It’s a simple formula – 20% shea butter makes for a super moisturizing cream but one that’s easy to apply and … Continue reading

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Winter Favourites: Caudalie Hand and Foot Cream

Oooh, yes, it’s definitely fall where I am and so I’m reaching more for my favourite hand and foot creams, in this case the Caudalie Foot Beauty Cream ($20), and the Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream ($22).  Both have luxurious … Continue reading

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New From Live Clean: Vanilla Oatmeal

My favourite affordable clean brand – Live Clean – has two new products: Vanilla Oatmeal Soothing Body Wash ($6.99) and Vanilla Oatmeal Soothing Liquid Hand Soap ($4.99). Both come at a time when dry skin is beginning to be a … Continue reading

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Summer’s Best New Beauty Brand Find

I love discovering new beauty brands, and my latest find is Elabloom, a Canadian company that believes in making affordable but quality and safe cosmetics.  Elabloom, meaning Earth’s Bloom, wants to help people become one with the earth through taking … Continue reading

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In Case I Was Missing Summer…

My favourite body wash and moisturizer duo comes in a delicate coconut scent, so that’s what I’m adding to my bath.  It’s the Aveeno Skin Relief Gentle Scent™ Coconut Body Wash ($9.99) and the Aveeno Skin Relief Gentle Scent™ Coconut … Continue reading

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Summer Skincare Tips!

Ok, so it’s hot outside and you need to take care of the skin on your body so that it looks its absolute best.   I’ve cracked the code on making your skin look amazing and here is what you … Continue reading

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Tanning without the Streaks (or the Burn)

A nice tan can do so much for helping skin look healthier, and if you’re new to the look, or are revisiting it after a long winter, a gradual tanning lotion is the way to go because it gives you … Continue reading

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New Vichy Ideal Body Spa Showers

In-shower body treatments are the new way to take care of yourself.  Not only can you get clean but increasingly, you can hydrate, self-tan, and exfoliate all without turning the hot water off. I’m definitely more of a shower person … Continue reading

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Halloween in the Shower Thanks to Lush

Happy Halloween Eve, everyone, and I have to say that this holiday has taken on a whole new meaning for me since I’ve had kids.  I actually care more about it than I ever have before! Great finds this year come … Continue reading

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Live Clean Sheer Light Skin Perfecting Dry Body Oil

What makes Live Clean unique is that they always have natural ingredients in their formulas – so when I use their new Dry Body Oil, I know that there’s going to be a blend of organic oils in the bottle, … Continue reading

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