Category Archives: Skin Care

The Best Sunscreen for Very Oily Skin

I’m all about sunscreens these days – I have them in my purse and in my car too because my new thing is to apply them on my hands when I drive so that I don’t get as many age … Continue reading

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Light Summer Hydration from The Body Shop

Yes, even if you have dry skin, it’s not a bad idea to switch to a lighter moisturizer as the weather gets warmer so that you don’t risk clogging pores when sweat and humidity get added to your skin. I’ve … Continue reading

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Hydration with a Dose of Sunscreen

I really love Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost moisturizers because they’re light and absorb quickly, and so I’ve added their latest Hydro Boost Gel Cream with SPF 15 into my skincare regimen.  Normally, I prefer formulas that have more than spf 15, … Continue reading

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Oxygen and Vitamin C Make My Skin Very Happy

So, I’m enjoying my re-acquaintance with Caryl Baker Visage ever since they opened up in Calgary.  I’m still a fan of their HD Brow service which combines an eyebrow tint with traditional shaping so that your brows look fuller and … Continue reading

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Spring Moisturizers for Morning and Night

It’s spring!  Officially! And if you’re like me, you’re beginning to think of applying sunscreen all over, and not just on your face.   So I’ve decided to keep a sunscreen for all purposes in my purse so that I … Continue reading

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Light Hydration for the Spring and Summer

Come spring and summer, I find that my makeup starts sliding off my skin, and so all I’m wearing is a good moisturizer and sunscreen.  If I’m lucky, my sunscreen will have a little bit of coverage in it, but … Continue reading

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The Gentle Skincare Company You Need to Know

Skincare seems to be a hot topic for so many people.  If you have kids, you’ll be aware about the rise in nut allergies, but if you’re in the beauty industry, you’ll realize that more and more people have sensitive … Continue reading

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L’Occitane Launches Solidarity Balm for International Women’s Day

Every year, L’Occitane launches a limited edition product in support of International Women’s Day.  This year, this product is a Shea Butter Balm scented with rose and decorated in a design reminiscent of fabrics worn by the Burkinabe women in … Continue reading

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New eos Flavour – Summer Fruit

Our favourite organic lip balm is now available in a Summer Fruit flavour.  95% organic and 100% natural – no that doesn’t mean that it’ll work better than plain old petroleum jelly, but at least you won’t feel bad if … Continue reading

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Winter Hydration Solved: Neutrogena Deep Moisture Day Cream

If you’ve read about my experience with using Retinol, then you know that I suffered from intensely dry skin for a couple of weeks after I started using it.  My saviour was Neutrogena’s Deep Moisture Day Cream which is perfect … Continue reading

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