Category Archives: Skin Care
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
Philosophy Amazing Grace Firming Body Emulsion
I did not experience any skin firming with the use of this body lotion. But I have to admit that I don’t expect that out of any lotion, and it wasn’t really an effect that I was looking for. That … Continue reading
Burt’s Bees Wild for Bees Coconut and Pear Lip Balm
What’s not to love in this tropical-scented best-selling cult-favourite lip balm. Supremely hydrating and long-lasting, it makes lips feel moisturized and immediately takes care of any roughness. The ingredients make all the difference: this contains cold-pressed coconut oil, and shea … Continue reading
New Dior Capture Totale Dream Skin
This is the primer that wasn’t. If normal makeup primers are too heavy for your skin, and you need something that adds just a bit of slip and luminosity, then Dior’s new Capture Totale Dream Skin is going to be … Continue reading
Thursday Threes: evie Bare Basics Kit
It seems that there is no shortage of natural beauty products on the market, but what’s required is a proper edit of good products that have quality ingredients. That’s why you need to check out the Green and Pure Organic … Continue reading