Category Archives: Skin Care

Vasanti Brighten Up! Review

Alright my beauties, if you’re from Toronto, then you are no doubt familiar with Vasanti Cosmetics.  It’s a line of high quality makeup that caters specifically to South Asian women.  That means that their foundation shades are golden, and they … Continue reading

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Favourite Sunscreens for Your Face

Just some of my favs. 1. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Water-Light Daily Face Sunscreen SPF 60. ($15) This sunscreen has an extremely watery and light feel that makes it melt into skin and have an almost-matte finish. It’s perfect under makeup, … Continue reading

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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Sunscreen SPF 60 Review

You can see from the picture that I’ve used this sunscreen a lot – in fact, this bottle is almost done.  This Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face sunscreen in SPF 60 sunscreen gives you really excellent sun protection – but it’s … Continue reading

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A Foot Mask That Works Better Than a Pedicure

Thank you Skin Republic for making these Foot Peel masks which are basically a pedicure in a mask – actually, they’re better – and CHEAPER – than a pedicure because they do a better job and last longer! The Foot … Continue reading

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Kate Somerville Exfolikate Review

First up is the highly hyped Kate Somerville Exfolikate exfoliating treatment. I’ll start by saying that this is not for anyone with sensitive skin, because even with my hardy oily skin, I felt major tingling (slight burning) when I applied … Continue reading

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Up Your Mask Game this Summer

There’s no filter that can possibly make a mask selfie look good and so I haven’t been posting any mask-wearing selfies, but I’ve been adding masks to my daily regimen and it’s making such a difference.   Masks are like boot … Continue reading

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Sunscreen Lineup

Here’s my sunscreen lineup for the summer.  These are just the ones that I keep upstairs, partly because they’re the ones that I was testing but also because they’re ones that I like to use on my face. I have … Continue reading

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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer with SPF 30 Review

I go back to using this Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer every single summer – a micro dose of retinol with SPF 30 in a light lotion that moisturizes and smells good.  What could be better? You can get this … Continue reading

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Deciem Niod CAIL Review

It’s time for a review of Deciem CAIL which is part of their NIOD line of products. This product came out back in October, and I was so interested in trying it. The instructions are to use it when you’re … Continue reading

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Neutrogena Bright Boost Moisturizer SPF 30 Review

I’m usually not a huge fan of shimmer in my skincare, but this Neutrogena Bright Boost Moisturizer SPF 30 is great.  I love it.  I’m using it on my face, my neck, my chest, and my arms and yes, it … Continue reading

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