Category Archives: Skin Care
Neutrogena Bright Boost Moisturizer SPF 30 Review
Thoughts on a couple of Neutrogena things that I finished. The clear empty bottle was full of vitamin C capsules. They are the Rapid Tone Repair 20% Vitamin C Serum. I love this format for travel because it’s easy to … Continue reading
Vitamin C Capsules
Are they worth it?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Serum packaged in tiny single-use (or double-use in the case of Vichy) is not a new concept, but with these drugstore offerings, the question ends up being how cost-effective each option is. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On the one … Continue reading
Morning Routine
Quick and easy morning routine form the past few days. I don’t normally use wipes, but I opened this package last week and now I need to finish it before they dry up. Cerave Canada Vitamin C is 10% which … Continue reading
Murad Skincare Daily Clarifying Peel
I got this Murad Skincare Daily Clarifying Peel a few weeks ago, and I wanted to really use it before I updated because with a mix of AHA, BHA, and retinoid in one product, the risk of irritation is real. … Continue reading
Ren Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm
I got a peel a couple of months ago, and for about a week, this Ren Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm was just about the only thing I could use. It has arnica to sooth and glycerine to attract moisture. The … Continue reading
Favourite Body Products
Things I like to use on my body these days:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Bondi Sands gradual self-tanning lotion. Not very moisturizing, but I love that glow, and I use this every other day. Does it smell? Yes, as the colour develops it does, … Continue reading
Sunscreens in Rotation: Ombrelle, Vichy, and Aveeno
Three sunscreens I’ve had on rotation for the past week. Aveeno Sensitive Skin sunscreen is a thick mineral formula that is so gentle on the face. If your skin is sensitive, this won’t be as ouchy, but yikes the white … Continue reading
Strivectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer
The latest retinol-containing moisturizer from Strivectin is here and I’ve been using it for the past few months. The main thing to know is that it’s super gentle and moisturizing. It has two forms of retinoid in it: retinol and … Continue reading
Empties: Fresh Beauty Sugar Lip Balm
Do you know these? The bougie lip balm that started it all. @freshbeauty Sugar lip balm was probably the first lip balm I bought from Sephora over 10 years ago and I’m still using it. It comes in lots of … Continue reading
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra-Fluid Lotion SPF 50 for Body Review.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ultra-fluid means ultra-runny, which means that this is one watery sunscreen. And I don’t mean that it’s bad! It’s clear and very easy to rub into your skin, but when you first pour it out, you’ll notice that you … Continue reading