Category Archives: Skin Care
New Sisley Black Rose Precious Face Oil
If you’re into beauty, you know that the face care product of choice these days is a face oil, and it turns out that face oil isn’t just for dry skin anymore. A great oil is light and absorbs easily, … Continue reading
The Wild Rose Beauty Balm from Neal’s Yard Remedies
Ok, anyone read The Goldfinch? And did the constant mention of locations, brands, and other real-life details hook you as it did me? And did anyone catch the mention of Neal’s Yard Remedies? Just me? Maybe it’s because I’ve had … Continue reading
14 Best Face Scrubs
Exfoliation is a key step in any good skin care routine. Not only does it get rid of dead skin cells, promoting smoother, more even-toned skin, it also can help your other skin care products work better. To make it … Continue reading
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The Best Spray Sunscreen of the Season
Leave it to Kiehl’s to one-up the spray sunscreen that you get at the drugstore. Some spray sunscreens that I’ve tried this season are fine mists that are almost too light – I don’t know if I’ve gotten enough coverage, … Continue reading
Post-Stampede Grooming
If you were out and about this weekend in Calgary, you may have noticed that the city is quieter than ever. Perhaps it’s in juxtaposition to the hubbub that was going on because of Stampede and other local events, as … Continue reading
Thursday Threes: Suncreen Options Better Than What You Used This Weekend
Did you run out of sunscreen last weekend? Or did you forget to even grab it because it’s tedious to apply? Well here are some new formulas that are better than what you have lying around – grab them before … Continue reading
Streaky, patchy Self-Tanner? Here’s what to do:
Self-tanners work best on top of smooth skin, so exfoliating before applying is very important. For the tan to continue looking great, it’s also important to exfoliate a couple of days after application so that the skin sloughs off evenly … Continue reading
Nuxe Huile Prodigeuse
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but actually, in all my time as beauty blogger, I hadn’t tried the infamous Nuxe Huile Prodigeuse. I think it’s because I’d always seen it at Shoppers Drug Mart (they always carried French pharmacy … Continue reading
Clinique Even Better Essence Lotion
It’s summer, and you definitely don’t want to be packing on the moisturizer, but at the same time, your skin needs a little something besides sunscreen. If that describes you (and it certainly describes my oil-prone summer skin), then you … Continue reading
New Philosophy Time in a Bottle for Eyes
Truth: I’m not much of an eye cream person, and it’s really too bad because when people find out that I “know” beauty, they always ask me for a good eye cream. I just really don’t have dry skin under … Continue reading