Category Archives: Skin Care

Nivea 2-in-1 Moisturizing Primer

For the last little while, Nivea Men’s Aftershave has been a cult product that women have used as primer for their foundation.  Apparently, it absorbed easily and left skin matte and ready for foundation.  Because it was made for men, … Continue reading

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Summer’s Lightest Body Moisturizer from Deciem

Deciem is a brand known for interesting and effective skincare.  Their products are labelled according to active ingredients, and their packaging is clean and simple. There’s a sense of transparency in the brand that makes me want to try everything … Continue reading

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Caryl Baker Visage H2O Restore Collection

I don’t know what is up with this time of year, but my skin has been dryer than ever and it seems that very little is helping it so I’m turning to every moisturizer that I can get my hands on. … Continue reading

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Laneige Mini Pore Collection

With the warm weather comes more oily skin for a lot of people, and Laneige’s new Mini Pore collection has come out just in time.  The collection has two products: the Mini Pore Blur Perfector ($33) and the mini pore … Continue reading

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AlumierMD Sunscreen

On the radio this morning, a listener called in and said that if you want it to feel like summer, you should just wear sunscreen that smells like that beachy coconut scent so that you feel like it’s hot enough … Continue reading

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Beautycounter for Mom and Baby

If you’re looking for natural, “safe” products, then turn to Beautycounter, a brand that I’ve mentioned in the past – and if you’re looking for a great present for a new mom, then their Baby Soothing Oil ($28) paired with … Continue reading

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with L’Occitane!

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re stuck for what to get your mom, I’ll tell you right now that what almost every mom really wants is a day off.  After that, she’d probably like an hour or … Continue reading

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New L’Occitane Cleanser with 5% Shea Butter

So this cleanser has 5% shea butter in it but it didn’t break me out, so there’s a good chance it won’t break you out either! I’m using peels and acids on the regular, so if I wash my face … Continue reading

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Nivea Cleansers

I’ve become one of those people who love cream cleansers.  There’s nothing that emulsifies all your makeup better than a cream cleanser and that’s why I love them.  I used to hate them because they all left a residue on … Continue reading

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Paula’s Choice Resist 1% Retinol Booster

I’m love skincare products with active ingredients, and over the past year I’ve become a huge fan of Retinol, especially in a 1% or higher concentration.  Yes, I had lots of peeling and dry skin at first, but I’ve now … Continue reading

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