Category Archives: Skin Care

New, Avene Serums

I don’t think that it’s any secret that this winter has been the longest one we’ve had in a while, and the effects are certainly showing up on our skin and hair.  It ends up being perfect, then, that Avene … Continue reading

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New L’Occitane Cleansing Water

Have you tried a micellar water before to clean your face?  It’s essentially water that has microparticles of oil in it, so as you remove your makeup, some of the oil stays on your face helping to moisturize your skin. … Continue reading

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New Vichy Neovadiol Rose Platinum Cream

Vichy’s Neovadiol line is created for women who are menopausal or post-menopausal, because that demographic can have more dry skin and the Neovadiol line is more moisturizing. That said, you don’t have to be menopausal or post-menopausal to enjoy the … Continue reading

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Skinceuticals H.A. Intensifier

Anyone else have a lovely collection of bottles with droppers in their skincare collection.  Usually these are some of my favourite products in my skincare routine because they actually work.  My latest addition is the Skinceuticals’ H.A. Intensifier. As we … Continue reading

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Empty: Neostrata Acne Clear Clarifying Solution

Do I use a toner?  I often get asked this.   The answer is yes, I do, but only if I know for sure that there are active ingredients in it, which is why I’ve loved using this NeoStrata Acne … Continue reading

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Rifle Paper Co for L’Occitane

This is the prettiest collection to come out this year – imagine, a collection of seriously moisturizing body products all dressed up in Rifle Paper Co’s signature floral prints. This year, L’Occitane has paired up with the brand to design … Continue reading

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Clinique Redness Solutions

If you suffer from rosacea or some occasional redness, then you need to check out the @clinique Redness Solutions line.  A line intended to target red and irritated skin – mostly likely suffering from the effects of the change in weather. … Continue reading

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Lise Watier La Creme Sublime Yeux – Pressed Serum with Labrador Tea Extract

Pressed serums are a term that’s relatively new to the beauty industry in North America, but they’re actually quite popular in Korean beauty rituals.  The idea behind a pressed serum is that they take the active ingredients of a serum … Continue reading

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Latest Empty: Paula’s Choice Resist 1% Retinol Booster

Retinols can really help your skin exfoliate more quickly and I’ve noticed enough of a difference that I keep using them.  Lately, I’ve been into the Paula’s Choice Resist 1% Retinol Booster.  1% is quite a high percentage of retinol, … Continue reading

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Vichy LiftActiv UV

Day creams need to have SPF – it really kills 2 birds with 1 stone because you can moisturize and protect your skin without too much trouble.  I mean, do we really want to moisturize and then add more product … Continue reading

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