Category Archives: Skin Care
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
Tatcha Kissu Lip Balm in Wisteria
This is the new Tatcha Kissu Lip Mask in Wisteria. This is a light purple glossy lip balm that hydrates and keeps lips soft. I will admit that I don’t always use the spatula that it comes with. Gorgeous skincare … Continue reading
Clear Mineral Sunscreen from Tatcha
This is Tatcha’s The Silk Sunscreen This is the sunscreen you use as a primer, or when you need to wear sunscreen but you don’t want to look shiny on camera. It’s one of the more expensive options out there, … Continue reading
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Tagged clear sunscreen, Mineral Sunscreen, Sunscreen Primer, Tatcha
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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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Tagged Barrier Repair, Hyperpigmentation, La Roche-Posay, Niacinamide, Skincare Blog, Skincare Canada, Skincare Review
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Neutrogena Tinted Mineral Sunscreen
Yesterday, the news in the NYT was that sunscreen use among Gen Z kids is going down due to the misinformation they are soaking up from influencers. Unsurprisingly, many kids only wear sunscreen when they’re nagged about it, but what’s … Continue reading