Category Archives: Skin Care

Vichy Liftactive B3 Pigment Corrector Gets Reformulated

Did you know that the dark spots appearing on your skin now are probably sun damage that you got decades ago, even when you were a kid? It’s disheartening to hear, but you can try to minimize the damage you’ve … Continue reading

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Lancome Clarifique

Smelled so many things today and washed the day off with this Lancôme Clarifique cleanser which smells like grass. It has a moisturizing slippery foam which feels luxurious but it makes me wonder if the Lancôme women are enjoying it … Continue reading

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Actives in Your Sunscreen

I bought a ton of sunscreen in Japan. I wasn’t planning on it, but when I saw the skincare there, I figured I may as well stock up. One of the intriguing trends was sunscreen with skincare benefits like this … Continue reading

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Sunscreen Reminders

SPF in Canada is regulated as a drug. I’m still using and loving the Belif sunscreen. It’s great for touch-ups on the go, and it’s completely clear. It also has a weightless texture so it doesn’t feel overly greasy on … Continue reading

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Prada Banana Balm

Thanks to Prada Beauty for the snacks and Banana Balm, which really does smell like banana candy in the best way. The bottle of Prada Candy is my own and I’ve had it for many years (as you can tell). … Continue reading

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Ole Henriksen Balance Skincare Collection

This entire line smells like cucumbers and it’s just what the warmer weather is calling for. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is a cute set for anyone with slightly oily, slightly acne-prone skin. Really, if you have a hormonal teenager in your life … Continue reading

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Skincare Update – MDCI, Biotherm, and Charlotte Tilbury

I’m behind on writing about my skincare, but I’ve got samples of MDCI’s new beauty line, and I happened to read that their serum is lightly scent with one of their perfumes, Cio Cio San, so now I’ve got to … Continue reading

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Fenty Beauty

Here’s something I actually use. ⠀ I hit pan on my Fenty Invisimatte setting powder a couple of weeks ago and it’s just going downhill from there. Nothing really mattifies for the whole day, especially when you have oily skin, … Continue reading

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Alumier Mineral Sunscreens

It’s sunscreen season in the beauty world, but we know that it’s better to wear sunscreen every single day, all year long. If you’ve ever been caught outside, maybe at an impromptu patio lunch, and wished you had worn sunscreen … Continue reading

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Garnier Eco Pads

PSA: these Garnier reusable Eco Pads are what you need to take off makeup quickly. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I remember a few years ago, microfibre cloths for your face were everywhere. Someone figured out that if you got the cloths wet, you … Continue reading

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