This week I'm obsessed with... double cleansing with Sahajan Ayurvedic Blend Essential Cleansing Oil & Golden Milk Cleanser!

Heads up, double cleansing season is upon us again! Makeup + sunscreen + heat = a big gooey mess by the end of the day that one cleanser just doesn't completely remove. To combat this, I reach for an oil cleanser to break up the dirt, oil and products and then follow up with a milk cleanser to take care of the remnants. This year I will be reaching for a brand I already love, Sahajan, with new to me face products that are now easier then ever to get my hands on:

 

Essential Cleansing Oil - 120ml - $54 - a gentle cleanser for all skin types containing: moringa oil - a proven anti-pollution cleansing benefits and rich in antioxidants to visibly brighten; squalane oil - balances the skin's natural oils while visibly brightening and protecting; and rose oil - revered in Ayurveda for its calming and moisturizing capabilities - that melts through even the most stubborn makeup, SPF and daily grime, leaving skin visibly glowing. 

 

Golden Milk Cleanser - 120ml - $51 - a purifying and gentle cleanser for all skin types containing: turmeric - revered in Ayurveda for visibly brightening and improving skin texture; black cumin seed oil - unclogs pores and fades the appearance of hyperpigmentation; and oat milk - protects and replenishes the moisture barrier - to help unclog pores, deliver visible brightness and support the skin barrier. 

And for those days where there has just been too much sun/work/life - give your skin a treat with:

 

Brightening Mask - 50ml - $73 - a brightening and exfoliating mask that contains: non-staining turmeric - antioxidant-rich it, visibly improves redness and brightens; hemp seed oil - an amino acid rich oil that relieves dryness due to redness and imparts a visibly glow; and AHAs/Glycolic Acids - from orange, lemon and bilberry to exfoliate and resurface - to together promote a visibly smooth, glowing complexion and fight dark spots, dullness and uneven texture/

 

As a bonus, Sahajan is a friendly brand free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging - hurray!

 

Available at stores and salons across Canada and online at ca.sahajan.com and now it's also available at sephora.ca.

 

- Lisamarie - 

This week I'm obsessed with... Fenty Skin Cherry Dub Blah 2 Bright 5% AHA Face Mask!

I have tried a lot of different masks in my skin care life but I have to admit, cherry is a first for me...

 

Fenty Skin Cherry Dub Blah 2 Bright 5% AHA Face Mask - 75ml - $53 - a  brightening jelly face mask for all skin types with Barbados Cherry - loaded with vitamin C - to reduce the look of dark spots, visibly brightening and evening skin tone; and 5% AHAs - to gently exfoliate - leaving skin visibly plump and bouncy in minutes while over time improving the look of pores, dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles. 

 

Aside from the skin benefits I loved the cherry scent - and it's not a little bit cherry, it's a bunch cherry - it reminds me of cherry chapstick which is a nostalgically wonderful scent for me!

The only thing I was concerned about was the AHAs - I have sensitive skin which sometimes will react to stronger ingredients but I didn't have any issue at all - just nice smooth skin. I did find that with the thicker, gel texture that using a washcloth to remove it was a lot more effective then the usual water splash (and added a bit of extra exfoliation) - overall, I'm a fan!

 

Available at Sephora stores across Canada and online at sephora.ca and fentybeauty.com.

 

- Lisamarie -

This Week I'm Obsessed With... Benefit The POREfessional Deep Retreat Pore-Clearing Clay Mask!

Benefit The POREfessional Deep Retreat Pore-Clearing Clay Mask - 30ml - $26, 75ml - $49 - with a smooth, creamy formula that deep cleans to promote visibly refined, clear-looking pores and mattified, healthy-looking skin. 

 

It has a slightly gross quality to it that I'm not ashamed to love - as the mask dries down you will see little dots which is where the oil is being drawn out of your skin. I personally I find evidence of a beauty product actually doing something while it works incredibly gratifying!

 

If it sounds like something you would want to try I highly recommend checking out Shoppers Drug Mart (store or online) for the Benefit POREfessional Package Deal Value Set which includes small sizes of the mask, Tight ’n Toned AHA+PHA Toner - refines and tones the look of pores with a quick-absorbing foam formula and everyone's favourite Pore Primer for $44!

Available at Benefit counters across Canada and the set is available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

- Lisamarie -

 

 

This week I'm obsessed with... Florence by Mills Mind Glowing Peel Off Mask!

I just loves me a mask that peels off - add glowing and pink to the equation and you can sign me right up!

 

Florence by Mills Mind Glowing Peel Off Mask - 50ml - $29 - an iridescent peel-off mask with a paraben free, vegan and dermatologist tested formula containing purifying charcoal powder - an oil magnet that draws out dirt and oil from the pores for the ultimate detox; witch hazel - an oil-balancer that helps soothe skin and keep pores clear and happy; and lavender oil - to soothe and calm skin - to leave skin feeling refreshed and glowing.  

 

Just apply a thick, even layer to the entire face avoiding eyes (and hair, it's super sticky) - wait 20-30 minutes for it to dry and then starting at the edges, peel it off - and don't forget to admire the glow!

 

Follow up with Dreamy Dew Moisturizer - 50ml - $22 - an oil-free featherlight hydrating lotion that uses clean ingredients including willow bark extract to control oil and soothe and leave skin feeling dewy fresh.

 

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

 

- Lisamarie -

A few of my favourite things from Vasanti, Alya Skin and Le Mieux!

Vasanti Liquid Cover Up Oil-Free Foundation & Concealer - 16ml - $27 - in 12 shades made to mimic skin and deliver a natural finish: V0 - Fair; V1 - Fair to Light; V2 - Warm Light to Medium; V3 - Medium Neutral to Medium, V4 - Medium Golden to Tan; V6 - Tanned to Medium Deep; V8 - Medium Deep Warm; V10 Medium Deep Golden; V12 Deep Golden; V13 Deep Golden Red; V14 Deep Golden Yellow; V15 Deep Rich - with a lightweight formula that blends into skin and buildable coverage that evens out skintone while disguising under eye circles and camouflaging blemishes - a moisturizing, brightening concealer and foundation in one!

 

The brush applicator makes it very easy to apply and especially helpful under the eyes - it's a pretty small tube though to use as an all-over foundation every day. What I have been doing is drawing a line down each cheek and then applying my moisturizer - instant tinted moisturizer - then I apply under my eyes and on any problem spots that need covering and lastly finish off with the Vasanti Lotus Brightening Powder - $25 - in 4 shades: 100 Volts - Fair to Light; 200 Volts - Warm Soft Yellow; 300 Volts - Warm Peach; 400 Volts - Golden to Deep - it brightens the skin under eyes and blurs the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles - the whole process takes less then 5 minutes and my skin looks flawless without any obvious makeup!

Available at select Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at vasanticosmetics.ca and amazon.ca.

If you haven't tried anything from the Alya Skin line yet, it has become a lot easier - Shoppers Drug Mart is now carrying it! There are many wonderful products available that your skin will love but if your budget doesn't stretch to getting one of everything, I highly recommend you start off this:

 

Alya Skin Pink Perfect Australian Pink Clay Mask - 120g - $51.99 - specifically formulated with Vitamin E, Aloe Vera, Witch Hazel and Australian Kaolin Clay - a natural, gentle, soothing ingredient composed from a mix of incredibly natural minerals including quartz, mica and montmorillonite. Used every other day, this unique treatment defends the skin against the pollutants of oil, dirt and toxins, cleansing and revitalizing for bright, beautiful skin - that will feel so soft and smooth you won't believe it - best of all, unlike some clay masks, this one doesn't dry into a hard uncomfortable lump that has you running to wash it off!

Available now exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

Le Mieux Exotic Blossom Hand Cream - 40ml - $8 - with a velvety soft formula enriched with exotic cupuacu and kukui butters along with macadamia and cannabis oils work together to soothe, protect, and deeply moisturize dry hands and fingers while the rich aromas of Bulgarian rose, helichrysum, and chamomile flowers unfold and linger. For some reason my hands become drier with the season change from winter to spring then they are during the coldest days of winter - this softens them right up and makes them smell sublime!

Available online at lemieuxskincare.com.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... StriVectin Advanced Hydration Hyaluronic Omega Moisture Lip Mask!

StriVectin Advanced Hydration Hyaluronic Omega Moisture Lip Mask - 8.5g - $32 - with a deeply nourishing formula that wraps lips in a replenishing layer of omega-rich fatty acids to soothe dryness and prevent moisture loss. 

 

Even better than a balm, this deeply nourishing formula is clinically shown to strengthen the lip barrier for lasting moisture with: hyaluronic acid - helps plump lips by drawing in hydration and retaining moisture for a naturally plumped lip; omega-rich fatty acids - derived from raspberry seed oil, to help strengthen the lip barrier by hydrating and sealing in moisture on the lips; and Moroccan pomegranate flower extract - highly concentrated in powerful antioxidants to help improve lip contour for fuller looking lips.

 

It's easy to use - it comes with a spatula that you use to apply to clean lips before bed and leave on overnight - they also recommend applying twice during the day. I love the texture, which starts as a rich, velvety, blackberry-flavored balm in its jar, and upon contact, transforms into a transparent, silky veil that smooths dry, dehydrated lips. I'm actually pretty well versed in lip masks - I have been using the Laneige one since Christmas and I had already decided that I wasn't buying it again because it just wasn't doing enough of anything better then my usual balm to merit the price - now I'm also not buying it again because the StriVectin one is a million times better - I now actually wake up with smooth, hydrated lips that look healthy and plump - I'm sold!

Available at drug and department stores across Canada as well as their online counterparts and amazon.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Lockdown skin issues solved with a mask from 7th Heaven, Oh K! and Masque Bar!

It's been a long time since you've been able to go get a facial:

 

7th Heaven Superfood Avocado Clay Mask - 10g - $3.99 - with a rich, hydrating clay formula loaded with exfoliating walnut, softening avocado and juicy aloe vera to reveal brighter, purified and nourished skin. Best of all, you won't have anyone tsk tsking over the size of your pores!

 

Available at drugstores across Canada and online at shophali.com.

We are spending way too much time in front of the screen these days and since overexposure to blue light can prematurely age skin and is associated with oxidative stress, causing our skin to release free radicals which disrupt and slow down our skin’s natural elastin and collagen production we need to do something to offset it:

 

Oh K! Anti-Blue Light Sheet Mask - $3.99 - with ginger and antioxidants to hydrate and support blue light defence. I like to really thumb my nose at the blue light and wear it while on the computer!

Those damn (but necessary) masks are messing up your skin:

 

Masque Bar Clinic Shield & Soothe Hydrogel Facial Under PPE Mask - $5.99 - helps hydrate and soothe stressed out skin caused by prolonged use of medical.protective masks. You only keep it on for 20 minutes so not sure how practical that would be if the mask is part of your job that you wear all day but it sure feels great to put it on at the end of a day of wearing a mask!

Handwashing, handwashing and more handwashing:

 

Masque Bar Moisture & Nourishing Hand Mask - 1 pair - $5.99 - helps to moisturize and nourish dry, rough and overworked hands. You will not believe how soft 20 minutes of wearing them will make your hands!

 

All available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Alya Skin Australian Pink Clay Mask!

Alya Skin Australian Pink Clay Mask - 120g - $49.95 - detoxifies all skin types by extracting dirt and pollutants and tightening pores to help keep skin clear and bright.

 

Just apply a thin layer to clean skin and relax for 10 minutes before removing with a warm, wet towel - you will not believe how soft and smooth your skin will feel afterwards! 

 

And unlike some clay masks, I don't find this one uncomfortable, it doesn't get all dry and hard, making it impossible to remove or flake all over the place!

 

 

For the ultimate in soft skin, use the Alya Skin Pomegranate Exfoliating Facial Scrub before the mask - it gets rid of any dead skin to help the mask absorb better and follow the mask with the Alya Skin Australian Native Berries Moisturizer - to lock in the moisture - made super easy and cost efficient thanks to the Ultimate Skincare Bundle that includes all 3 products for $95.95!

Available online at alyaskin.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Life Brand Charcoal Skincare Collection

If mask wearing is playing havoc with your skin too? Charcoal might be just the ingredient your skin is longing for! Check out this Life Brand collection that gives you a chance to try out a bunch of charcoal based cleansers and masks - and at a price so affordable, you'll want to pick up extras to stuff the stockings of everyone you know!

 

Life Brand Charcoal Skincare Collection - $14.99 - a revitalizing collection of skincare products formulated with charcoal that help promote a renewed, refreshed complexion - including:

Charcoal Facial Cleanser - 200ml - a gel-like cleanser formulated with charcoal powder to deeply cleanse skin, removing oil, dirt and makeup and reducing the appearance of pores to leave skin looking and feeling soft and smooth;

Purifying Facial Cleansing Wipes - 25 pre-moistened wipes with charcoal that gently cleanse face to remove all traces of impurities including dirt, oil and makeup;

Detoxifying Bubbling Mud Face Mask - 15ml -  infused with bamboo charcoal powder and tea tree oil to help detoxify skin by removing excess oils and deep cleansing pores - the fun thing about it though is that it bubbles when applied, creating an oxygenating foam layer on the skin;

Detoxifying Mud Face Mask - 15ml - infused with activated charcoal and ivy extract in a deep cleansing formula to help protect the skin's moisture barrier by removing unwanted impurities from the skin;

Purifying Bubbling Facial Sheet Mask - infused with charcoal and witch hazel to improve appearance of pores and lifts away impurities with a unique gel texture that transforms into foamy bubbles (!) when applied;

Purifying Facial Sheet Mask - formulated with Japanese Binchotan white charcoal from the ubame oak tree to help absorb excess oil and impurities and sage oil to help skin fee fresh and clean;

and also includes a bonus headband to really help out with the spa experience!

 

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at shoppersdrugmart.ca.

 

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Oh K! SOS Detoxifying Peel Off Clay Mask!

Oh K! SOS Detoxifying Peel Off Clay Mask - 100ml - $13.99 - a super soothing and easy to peel off natural clay mask that removes impurities from the skin with witch hazel and gently exfoliates to help reduce the appearance of pores.

 

The best thing about it of course is that it peels off - I'm obsessed with peeling products - there is just something so satisfying about it! Just apply to clean skin, leave on for 20-30 minutes and then peel it right off - bonus points if you can do it all in one large piece sitting the couch while watching tv with your husband/boyfriend/girlfriend - they love it!

 

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

 

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - 7th Heaven Gold Easy Peel-Off Mask

Say good-bye to excess oil and grime and hello to cleansed, purified skin with a mask that feels rich but won't break the bank:

7th Heaven Gold Easy Peel-Off Mask - 10ml - $2.99 - detox and brighten to reveal skin's radiance with this metallic gold, easy peel-off mask that minimizes the appearance of pores, as well as tones and rejuvenates the complexion with a formula of moisturizing jojoba oil, detoxifying malachite, vitamin rich mango and soothing jasmine.

Peel off masks are my favourite and this one has the added bonus of making you look like a Goldfinger Bond girl (without being dead and stuff) and thus terrifying to the cats! Just apply a thick layer on to clean and dry skin, leave until dry and peel it off - fun!

Available at select Lawtons Drugs , Walmart, London Drugs, Pharmasave, Brunet, Familiprix, Jean Coutu, Proxim, Uniprix, Value Drug and Overwaitea stores across Canada and online at shophali.com - and as a special bonus, you can get 15% off your order of anything and everything until the end of June with this code - BEAUTYCRAZEDHALI15 - so go nuts!

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... StriVectin Multi-Action masks!

Social distancing and a lack of fresh air and sunshine is playing havoc with my skin! The upside is that not seeing people means I can apply a mask and perk up my skin whenever the need arises - here are a couple that have been on my face recently:

StriVectin Multi-Action Cloudberry Moisture Plumping Cream Mask - 70ml - $49 - drenches skin in nourishing, superfruit-infused moisture with an advanced formula that is powered by antioxidant packed, radiance boosting Cloudberry and water-binding Prickly Pear extracts, two resilient adaptogens known to survive extreme, dry environmental conditions; along with a superfruit blend of watermelon, apple and lentil fruit extract - to immediately plump skin with moisture and softens the look of lines; and hyaluronic acid - to replenish dry, dehydrated skin.

Unlike other hydrating masks, no overnight use is needed to reap all the benefits - just apply to clean, dry skin for 15 to 20 minutes and rinse or pat off to flood skin with intense moisture.

StriVectin Multi-Action Supergreens Soother Cooling Gel Mask - 70ml - $49 - detoxes skin with a cooling, calming cocktail of fresh-pressed supergreens with a super blend of essential nutrients and antioxidants: garden cress sprout extract - highly concentrated in phytonutrients, detoxifies and neutralizes pollutants that dehydrate skin; cannabis sativa seed oil, aloe vera and holy basil - soothe and moisturize dry skin; chlorella extract - a superfood derived from algae, visibly rejuvenates skin and helps reduce redness; and extracts from celery plant cells and green tea - both rich in polyphenols, help soften and smooth skin.

Apply a generous layer to clean, dry skin for 10-15 minutes allowing for full cooling and calming effect and rise off with water to feed and fortify dry, over-exposed skin for a healthy-looking, even-toned, glowing complexion.

And if you have dull skin that needs rescuing don't forget about the StriVectin Multi-Action Blue Rescue Clay Renewal Mask!

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Boscia Matcha Magic Super-Antioxidant Mask!

Boscia Matcha Magic Super-Antioxidant Mask - 77ml - $50 - a nourishing antioxidant treatment mask designed to protect, purify and balance skin while diminishing the signs of aging.

With an antioxidant-rich, alcohol-free formula containing high grade Matcha green tea extract which helps to revive stressed and tired skin, absorbs excess oil and minimizes the appearance of redness all the while helping to fight free radical damage; along with willow bark, jojoba and willowherb - which helps treat inflammation to reduce the appearance of redness while improving skin tone and texture and helps minimize the appearance of age spots, fine lines and wrinkles so skin looks visibly younger over time.

Just apply a thin layer all over the face avoiding the eye area, leave on for 20 minutes and remove with warm water - or need a quick pick-me-up? - apply for 10 minutes before your makeup routine for instant tightening and radiant skin!

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutiques and Hudson's Bay stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Cold weather curly hair must-have - Sebastian Professional Twisted Mask!

I sometimes cover curly hair products but don't generally have much to say about them because my straight hair couldn't hold a curl if my life depended on it! So I am thrilled to be able to recommend a product that come winter and cold weather, my curly haired friend swears by:

Sebastian Professional Twisted Elastic Treatment For Curls Mask - 150ml - $24.95 - nourishes and strengthens the hair fiber while shielding against humidity, fighting frizz and adding moisture.

Part of the Sebastian Professional Twisted collection - with ingredients inspired by the hidden depths of underwater plants to infuse curls with Flexi-Alg Complex - a breakthrough technology that gives curls the same elasticity and ability to resist environmental forces as underwater plants with a unique blend of carrageenan extract, red seaweed, elastic polymer and glycerin that form an elastic coating around each individual hair strand to to achieve optimal elastic flexibility, bounciness, moisutre, anti-frizz and definition for up to 48 hours. Making it easy create the perfect custom curly hair regimen for your exact curly hair type - whether you have natural curls, or use hot tools to change your look with waves and curls.

Available now at participating hair salons and specialty boutiques across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Boscia's Botanical Besties

Boscia's Botanical Besties - $49 - a 4-piece set with all the essentials needed to purify, detox, and cleanse away makeup and impurities in a travel-friendly kit.

The set includes:

Thermal Black Cleanser - 50ml - a warming gel cleanser that deeply cleanses and refreshes skin as it reduces the appearance of pores and purifies dirt-filled skin - apply to clean, dry skin and gently massage onto face in a circular motion for gentle exfoliation - rinse clean with warm water.

MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil - 50ml - contains hydrating skin nutrients that deep-cleans and refreshes as it melts away stubborn makeup and impurities without leaving an oily residue - apply to dry skin and gently massage onto the face in a circular motion - a unique cushioning effect will allow  fingers to glide without pulling or tugging - add water to emulsify into a milky cleanser, continue to massage into the skin and rinse clean with water.

Luminizing Black Mask - 30g - an innovative peel-off mask that removes dirt and impurities, minimizes the appearance of pores and absorbs excess oil to reveal a healthy, luminous complexion - apply a thick, opaque, even layer to clean, dry skin and leave on for 30 minutes or until completely dry - gently peel-off mask from outer edges and rinse off any residue with warm water - use once or twice a week.

Charcoal Pore Pudding - 25ml - contains black and white charcoal to help minimize the appearance of pores while balancing skin - scoop onto fingertips, apply to face and blend together to distribute thin opaque grey layer all over or targeted areas as needed -leave on for 15-20 minutes then rinse clean with warm water.

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart and Hudson Bay stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Rebirth Beauty Activated Charcoal Face Mask!

Rebirth Beauty Activated Charcoal Face Mask - 80g - $34.99 - formulated with kaolin and bentonite clays along with aloe vera, honeysuckle and organic activated coconut charcoal to rebuild, repair, restore and harmonize skin leaving it clean, balanced and glowing.

The formula is cruelty free and vegan and made in Canada in small batches to maintain quality so you can feel good about using it!

And while it is good for all skin types I find the formula works best on any oily, combination or decongested areas  where the rebalancing qualities are most effective - great to use with a multi-masking routine!

Just apply and leave on for up to 15 minutes, then gently scrub it off with a damp cloth.

Available online at rebirthbeauty.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Korres Hydra-Biome Probiotic Superdose Face Mask!

Life is stressful. Late nights at work, screen time overload, polluted air, one too many drinks…it all takes a toll on our minds and our skin. Modern life can easily upset the balance of the skin’s microbiome - the fragile ecosystem of invisible microorganisms that shields skin from the stressors we are exposed to every day. Stressed, imbalanced skin acts out - it might look red, irritated, blotchy, scaly, or feel dry, tight, itchy and exhausted. Meet your stressed-skin saviour:

Korres Hydra-Biome Probiotic Superdose Face Mask - 100ml - $63 - a  probiotic superdose mask made with real Greek Yoghurt that instantly comforts and relieves stressed skin by rebalancing the skin’s microbiome to transform stressed skin into a comforted, glowing complexion after one use.

As well, it contains a time released hydration complex - that releases hydration over 48 hours to keep skin feeling bouncy, youthful and energized; 3 types of hyaluronic acid - for supreme moisture absorption to help skin look plump and smooth; bisabolol and ginger root extract - to intensely soothe parched skin; and a rich blend of shea butter, apricot oil, sweet almond oil and aloe vera - to nourish and deeply hydrate.

Application is a little different then your usual mask - don't scrimp, with this one you slather a super thick, creamy layer to clean, dry skin and leave on for 10-15 minutes and then rise off. Or use as a sleeping facial - just smooth on a thin layer before bedtime to wake up to plump and well-rested skin. This superfood mask is a super quick solve for post-party days, all-nighters, long hours in the sun, air pollution, and all those stressors that throw your skin off balance. Use 2-3 times per week, or daily if it’s one of those weeks!

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Mary Kay Mad About Masking Set!

Mary Kay Mad About Masking Mask Pod Gift Set - $30 - features four unique facial masks in portable pods perfect for travel, spa time at home or masking with your friends:

Miss Pore-fect - with the absorbing properties of clay to leave skin looking mattified and shine-free.

Energy Queen - an uplifting mud mask that features Japanese green tea extract.

Lady Serenity - a cream mask that soothes skin  with aloe vera extract and provitamin B5 (panthenol).

Dewy Gal - a moisturizing gel mask that gets skin glowing with hyaluronic acid, glycerin and vitamin E.

You can also maximize your masking sessions with mess-free application and less product waste with:

Mary Kay Silicone Mask Brush - $15 - with a flexible silicone applicator that delivers full, even coverage to the contours of the face.

Available now until the end of the year or while supplies last through your Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant - if you don't have one you can find one at - www.marykay.ca or 1-866-455-5454.

- Lisamarie -

Lip protection made easy with Blistex, Shiseido and Life Brand!

Blistex Superfruit Soother Lip Balm SPF 15 - $3.99 - chock full of antioxidants and fatty acids to ensure lips stay healthy and moisturized, especially when the weather starts to turn with a blend of cloudberry and acai berries, providing lips with a nourishing combination of vitamins C and E, helping to protect and revive damaged lips along with SPF 15 to protect lips from harsh UV rays and a hint of mint to soothe.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

Shiseido UV Lip Color Splash Broad Spectrum SPF 30 - $30 - in 4 shades: Miami Pink, Nairobi Orange, Tahiti Blue, Uluru Red - soothes chapped or rough lips and protects against dryness with a moisturizing wash of fresh, transparent colour, clear defense technology for a high level of UV protection, safflower oil to moisturize, comfortable, makeup-like texture with no uncomfortable fragrance or taste. With its high transparency, the product shows clear color and shine and when under light, the glow becomes brighter, and creates fresher looking lips that are perfect for the outdoors.

Available at Shiseido counters across Canada.

Life Brand Moisturizing Hydrogel Lip Mask - 2 masks - $4.99 - helps rehydrate dry lips with a formula infused with a blend of vitamin E, collagen and berry extracts to help leave lips softened and refreshed.

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... C'est Moi Sleepover Facial Mask Set!

C'est Moi Sleepover Facial Mask Set - 3 x 30ml - $19 - includes three awesome masks that multi-task with only the best natural and organic ingredients to purify, refresh and soothe skin:

Purifying Charcoal Clay Facial Mask - formulated with activated charcoal, salicylic acid, apple, olive and ginger extracts, this mask helps to gently exfoliate to minimize the appearance of pores, leaving skin smooth and refined without stripping the skin. Perfect for all skin types and those concerned with congestion and oily skin.

Refreshing Papaya & Strawberry Seed Scrub Facial Mask - designed to hydrate and balance while gently scrubbing away impurities, this unique blend of papaya, sugar and strawberry seeds provides a refreshing treat to the skin.

Soothing Cucumber & Aloe Gel Facial Mask - The unique combination of organic aloe, cucumber, and calendula help to soothe and hydrate the skin. Perfect for all skin types and for those in need of a calming moisture boost.

They're also great for everything they don't contain including: synthetic fragrance, parabens, phthalates, sulfates, mineral oil, silicones, propylene glycol or dyes

Best of all, during the month of October, C’est Moi is donating 50% of the October proceeds from their Sleepover Facial Mask Set to the Young Survival Coalition - a nonprofit dedicated exclusively to young adults diagnosed with breast cancer age 40 and under and their co-survivor support networks - as well as educating and influencing the medical, research and legislative communities to address breast cancer in young adults.

Available online at www.cestmoi.com.

- Lisamarie -