Category Archives: Skin Care

Masks for Oily Skin

Summer time can mean that you have to change up your skincare routine especially if you have oilier skin.  For some, that means lighter moisturizer and more regular cleansing, and for others it means just adding a mask to help … Continue reading

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AlumierMD Launches HydraClarite

Alumier means “to brighten” and one great way to brighten skin is to make sure that it’s hydrated.  Oily and acne-prone skin types often have trouble with this because heavy moisturizers can cause more breakouts, but treatments for acne-prone skin … Continue reading

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Is Neutrogena’s New Sheer Zinc Sunscreen What We Should All Be Using?

If you’ve ever used sunscreen for kids, you’ll know that it goes on chalky and white because of the great deal of mineral suncreen ingredients in it.  These are known as physical sunscreens, and they’re used instead of chemical sunscreens … Continue reading

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L’Oreal Paris Cell Renewal Rosy Tone Moisturizer

At first glance, it doesn’t really seem appealing to rub a rosy-tinted moisturizer all over your face, even if you are into colour correction, but my skin needs a moisturizer so I thought I would give this a shot. The … Continue reading

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The Best Way to Try Beautycounter Skincare

  There’s something about mini things that makes them infinitely appealing.  I mean, did anyone see Francesca flip out over the “miniatures” in the pharmacy in the second season of Master of None?  They are for sure collectibles and just … Continue reading

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New Live Clean Face Mineral Sunscreen Lotion

Live Clean has a mineral sunscreen that’s SPF 45, and if you want sunscreen that’s “safe”, with ingredients that are not as harmful to your body, then this is one that you want to check out.  In case you’re wondering, … Continue reading

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Face Oil that’s a Serum from Province Apothecary

Before I get into the review, my mom was visiting and asked me for a face oil, but one that didn’t leave her face greasy.  She looked at me, and asked “what do you use?” My face wasn’t greasy at … Continue reading

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New Vichy Mineral 89

The latest moisturizers promise to be light and refreshing but still help get rid of dry skin, thanks to the addition of hyaluronic acid which can pack more than its own weight in moisture. Now Vichy has new Mineral 89 … Continue reading

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Vita Liberata Body Blur

Luxury tan brand, Vita Liberata, not only has great self-tanning products, but it also offers you the possibility of a temporary tan that makes your skin look great.  Think of it like body makeup! Body Blur is just that – … Continue reading

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Sothys New Youth Serums

New for the summer, la Maison Sothys, Paris has a set of 6 new Youth Serums.  They’re called Youth Serums because they’re made especially to combat signs of aging. The serums are: Wrinkle-Specific: Helps visibly fill existing wrinkles, smooth the … Continue reading

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