Category Archives: Skin Care

Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask

Obviously, it’s easy not to roll your eyes when you read “instant” on something, but then you have a day when you are so tired, and you know you don’t look your best, and it’s the “instant” catches your eye, … Continue reading

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Aveeno Sensitive Skin Ultra Light Mineral Face Sunscreen spf 50 Review

This is my favourite mineral suncreen – maybe the only mineral sunscreen I’ve ever loved.  It’s light and not greasy which makes it perfect for using on your face.  It’s also pretty sheet – not completely sheer – but pretty … Continue reading

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Derma-E Acne Deep Pore Cleansing Wash Review

I was introduced to the Derma-E line last year, and I’ve loved using a lot of their products.  This Acne Deep Pore Cleansing Wash has salicylic acid and tea tree oil in it so it smells invigorating but is anti-bacterial … Continue reading

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Vichy Liftactiv Collagen Specialist Moisturizer

I’m testing out Vichy’s Liftactiv Collagen Specialist cream right now.  The line is formulated with peptides and vitamin C which both help collagen formation in the skin.  After you turn 30, collagen production in your skin can go down, and … Continue reading

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The Ordinary Company 2% Retinoid Serum

This Retinoid Serum costs just $9.80. If you’ve always been interested in top-of-the-line skincare, but wary of the price point, then you need to check out The Ordinary skincare company.  They have key ingredients formulated at a strength that’s really … Continue reading

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Farmhouse Fresh Organics

Spa bath and body line Farmhouse Fresh now has a certified organics line of products for the body.  It has no GMO’s, no synthetic herbicides, and no synthetic pesticides – from root to jar!  That means that not only are … Continue reading

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PCA Pigment Gel

So many people ask me about hyperpigmentation either from acne, or from sun damage, and this PCA gel is one of the best – you can get it in a hydroquinone version or HQ free and it combines lactic acid … Continue reading

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Aveeno Sensitive Skin Ultra Light Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Video Review

Finding a good mineral sunscreen that you actually look forward to using is harder than it looks, but Aveeno’s new Sensitive Skin Ultra Light Mineral Sunscreen with SPF 50 is actually pretty good.  Watch me apply it on video and … Continue reading

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Bali Body Moisturizing Sunscreen

Australian brand Bali Body is known for their self-tanners but when they asked me if I wanted to try anything from the brand, I knew that tanning wasn’t going to be the way for me to go, so I asked … Continue reading

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I Like Korres Lip Balm

I’m sure many of you have walked by or heard of Korres products before and didn’t know what the big deal was.   As it turns out, Korres is a Greek company that makes skincare products using plant derivatives.  Think old … Continue reading

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