Gone but not forgotten - take 2 - products I have loved and lost and what I am ready to love (again)!

If you caught my post back in the summer about all my fave makeup products that had joined the great empties graveyard and what I have replaced them with - you might have been wondering why I only ever use up makeup - not true! Especially these days when I actually wear precious little makeup and spend a lot more time and product on everything else! This is what has gone into the recycling bin lately - and you can really tell from the cut up tubes how much a really liked these products, desperate to get every last drop out!

 

Jowae Soothing Cleansing Milk - an end of the day must have for getting rid of makeup and the rest of the day off my skin!
Vichy Neovadiol Compensating Complex Densifying and Replenishing Serum - yes it's technically for menopausal women but I liked the feel of it so much that I just kept using it after receiving it to try!

Schwarzkopf Soft Glam Smooth Polish Elixir - this is the only thing that has been going in my hair these days and I will miss it's frizz busting magic!

Bath & Body Works Snowy Citrus Swirl Ultra Shea Body Cream - from the 2019 holiday collection that Santa was nice enough to leave in my stocking and it really just smells so good!

Soap & Glory Heel Genius Foot Cream - a must have for my super-dry tootsies!

And when I do use something up I see if I have anything new to try or rummage through the vaults where I keep anything that I tested already and liked enough to keep - and this is what I will be replacing the empties with:

 

Indeed Labs Hydraluron Cream Cleanser - 100ml - $19.99 - with a luxurious, gentle foaming formula that deeply cleanses to remove all traces of makeup while still keeping skin balanced and perfectly hydrated with hyaluronic acid teamed with a coconut-derived surfactant, papaya enzymes and hibiscus flower acids to help keep skin clean, soft and bright. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at indeedlabs.com.

The cold weather is another excuse to move to a new moisturizer - my combination skin prefers a serum over a cream so I am sticking with Vichy but changing to something that will be more moisturizing for winter: Vichy Mineral 89 Fortifying and Hydrating Daily Skin Booster - 50ml - $41.95 - with a powerful formula that hydrates, plumps and fortifies skin to protect against daily aggressors such as pollution, stress, fatigue and cold weather.  Available at drugstores across Canada and online at vichy.ca. And if you can still find one, I highly recommend the Mineral 89 Fortifying Recovery Mask that was available for a limited time during the summer - it's a mask you mix yourself and it feels heavenly!

And since I haven't touched a hair dryer in months it makes sense to start using something that will work with the whole air-drying thing: OGX Active Beauty Green Tea Fitness Air Dry Cream - 177ml - $10.99 - infused with rich in antioxidant green tea and refreshing lotus to keep hair feeling, looking and smelling fresh while adding healthy-looking frizz-free shine with no heat while adding lasting moisture. Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

I would totally buy Snowy Citrus Swirl again but it doesn't appear to be one of the holiday offerings this year so this is going on my Christmas list instead - Bath & Body Works Snowy Peach Berry Ultra Shea Body Cream - 226g - $15.50 - described as a sparkling, fruity blend of snow-kissed cranberries, frosted peach blossom & shimmering woods - which is right up my alley! Stay tuned for more info on what Bath & Body Works has coming for the holidays in 2020!

After an intensive hunt I found that I didn't have any more foot cream to either review or stashed away  but I did find this: basd Invigorating Body Lotion in Mint - 450ml - $24.99 - it's an excellent body moisturizer that smells like mint which, in my mind, also makes it the perfect foot cream! Available at select health food stores across Canada and online at basdbodycare.ca. I won't be using it for a couple of weeks because I just used a Grace & Stella Dr. Pedicure Foot Exfoliating Mask last night and you aren't supposed to moisturize while it's doing it's thing - if you've never done a foot peel before I highly recommend it - it's wonderfully, disgustingly satisfying!

 

- Lisamarie-

Neutrogena Hydro Boost for the body!

Neutrogena Hydro Boost brings their advanced facial hydration expertise to body care for clinically proven supple, hydrated skin. The dermatologist-tested, paraben-free, moisturizing formula is powered by hyaluronic acid, found naturally in skin and capable of holding up to 1000x its weight in water, to boost skin cells' hydration and then lock it in, resulting in smooth, hydrated skin.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream - 453g - $17.99 - in formulas for normal to dry skin and a fragrance-free one for sensitive & dry skin replenishes skin - with a unique and ultra-light gel-cream formula that absorbs instantly with a non-greasy feeling and continuously releases moisture to give skin the daily boost of hydration it needs as well as help improve the look and feel of dry skin over time.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Whipped Body Balm - 189g - $10.49 - designed for dry to extra-dry skin - with an ultra-light, luxurious, velvety, non-greasy whipped texture that is fast absorbing to instantly boost hydration, helping to improve the look and feel of dry skin over time.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hand Gel Cream - 85g - $10.49 - a non-greasy, absorbs instantly with no residue to instantly quench and replenish dry, thirsty hands and moisturize for 24 hours, leaving them noticeably softer and smoother. 

Available at drug, grocery and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Fight the itch with Eau Thermale Avene XeraCalm A.D!

Immediately soothe itch, add long lasting nourishment, restore the barrier and re-balance the skin's microbiome with:

Eau Thermale Avene XeraCalm A.D available in:

Lipid-Replenishing Cream - 200ml tube pump - $27, 400ml pump bottle - $36 - for dry skin

Lipid-Replenishing Balm - 200ml tube pump - $27, 400ml pump bottle - $36 - for very dry and atopy-prone skin

With a soothing formula containing: I-modulia - a biotechnological active ingredient that has a direct action on itching sensations, redness and skin defenses;
Avene thermal spring water - for soothing, anti-irritating and softening; and cer-omega - skin-like lipids that act on dryness and restore the skin's barrier.

And all the products are contained in a totally hermetic, zero contamination pump and contain absolutely no alcohol, parabens, preservatives or fragrance so it's perfect for even the most sensitive of skin!

Available now at pharmacies across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Avon Harvest Treasures Body Care Collections

Savour the memories of your favourite fall scents with the new and limited edition Harvest Treasures Body Care collections from Avon - in 3 scents:

Pumpkin Souffle - welcome autumn with the warmth and sweetness of festive pumpkin and whipped caramel, topped with coconut cream and a touch of tonka bean.

Autumn Berry Twist - enjoy a burst of tangy sweetness from the robust fragrance of ripened blackberries luscious pomegranate and a twist of warm amber spice.

and my fave:

Salted Caramel Apple - cozy up to the warm, decadent delight of juicy apples dipped in salted caramel and topped with a delicate maple glaze - it really does leave you smelling good enough to eat!

Each scent collection is made up of 3 products: Shower Gel - 295ml - $12, Body Mist - 236ml - $12 and Body Cream - 226g - $12.

Available for a limited time from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at avon.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Aveeno Positively Radiant Body Care

Aveeno's best-selling radiance-boosting facial care collection - Positively Radiant - is now available for the body! Containing the same Total Soy Complex that works to visibly transform the look of all 5 factors of radiance including: tone, texture, dullness, blotchiness and brown spots.

Aveeno Positively Radiant Exfoliating Body Wash - 532ml - $11.49 - enriched with natural exfoliants to gently wash away dry, dull skin to reveal softer, smoother skin and harnesses the power of total soy complex to help enhance skin's natural radiance and leave it feeling moisturized.

Aveeno Positively Radiant Body Lotion - 354ml - $13.49 - the non-greasy formula with total soy complex is infused with light reflecting minerals to instantly enhance dull, dry skin with natural radiance for beautiful, luminous skin along with rich emollients that lock in moisture for a full 24 hours to leave skin softer and smoother.

Aveeno Positively Radiant Body Cream Dark Spot Corrector - 59ml - $11.99 - with an oil-free formula that transforms dry, dull skin by fading the look of dark spots, discolouration and uneven skin tone in just 1 week with continued improvement over time for beautiful, healthy-looking, radiant skin. It also contains a SPF 15 to protect from the sun but I would recommend using another sunscreen on top of at least SPF 30 to keep the dark spots from reappearing!

Available now at drug, grocery and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

The Body Shop Spa Of The World Japanese Camellia Cream Velvet Moisture Body Cream

The Body Shop Spa Of The World Japanese Camellia Cream Velvet Moisture Body Cream - 350ml - $36, 50ml - $11 -  a rich body cream with a light, velvety texture containing camellia oil from Japan which has been used by Japanese women since the 8th century to gently soften and moisturize skin. 

Not only does it do a great job of deeply hydrating skin, it smells so pretty and luxurious that it's very relaxing - just apply and breath in deeply for instant tranquility!


Available now at The Body Shop locations across Canada and online at thebodyshop.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Make your dry skin happy with CeraVe Moisturizing Cream!

It might officially now be spring but don't be throwing out your moisturizer just yet - the coming fluctuations in temperature can cause havoc for your skin - especially if you suffer from extremely dry skin, eczema or other skin issues - you'll be wanting something super effective like:

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream - 453g - $23.99 - can be used on face and body, provides all-day moisturization with a single application and is clinically proven to increase skin hydration by improving the skin’s ability to attract, hold and distribute moisture.

Recognized by the Canadian Dermatology Association and recommended by the Dermatology Review Panel, it contains 3 essential ceramides along with MVE Technology that penetrates deeply into the layers of the skin barrier to restore the essential balance of lipids and also forms a protective layer over the skin’s surface to help prevent moisture loss and provide 24 hours of hydration.

Also available in the line is: Moisturizing Lotion for face and body - 355ml - $15.99, PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion - 83ml - $14.99,  Daytime Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 - 83ml - $14.99, Hydrating Cleanser - 355ml - $15.99, Foaming Facial Cleanser - 355ml - $15.99.

Available now at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Go crazy for shea with the new Mary Kay Satin Body Collection!

The new Mary Kay Satin Body Collection features velvety shea butter to protect, enrich, soften and hydrate skin and a refreshing white tea and citrus scent that's amazing to wake up to!

Revitalizing Shea Scrub - $22 - exfoliates and immediately buffs away dry skin, paving the way for suppleness.

Indulgent Shea Wash - $22 - envelops skin in rich lather that gently cleanses and leaves skin feeling soft and refreshed.

Silkening Shea Lotion - $22 -  Instantly comforts and melts into skin, providing immediate nourishment and relief for dryness.

Whipped Shea Crème - $26 - limited edition - with an ultra-rich formula that blankets skin and keeps it moisturized all day. .

Available through your Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant - if you don't have one you can locate one at - www.marykay.ca or 1-866-455-5454.

- Lisamarie -

Soothing relief for extra dry skin from Aveeno Eczema Care!

Soothe irritated and red extra dry  skin with Aveeno Eczema Care - a line that harnesses the soothing power of Active Naturals colloidal oatmeal to intensely moisturize and helps relieve dry, itchy, irritated skin.

Aveeno Active Naturals Eczema Care Itch Relief Balm - 311g - $14.99 - with a high level of glycerin, this protective balm intensely moisturizes and leaves skin feeling comfortable and protected all day long without leaving a greasy feeling behind and is gentle enough for everyday use on the body and face, even on sensitive skin.

Prefer something lighter?

Aveeno Eczema Care Moisturizing Cream - 166ml - $11.99 - includes ceramides and panthenol, which help maintain the skin carrier and provide moisturization for a full 24 hours and helps strengthen the skin barrier to prevent the recurrence of irritated, extra dry skin.

Available at drug, grocery and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - L'Occitane Nourishing Shea Butter Collection

Looking for something yummy and sweet smelling to gift a special someone this holiday season? Then look no further then:

L'Occitane Nourishing Shea Butter Collection - $79 (a $105.50 value) - includes Shea Ultra Rich Body Cream - 200ml, Shea Butter Hand Cream - 75ml, Shea Butter Foot Cream - 75ml, Shea Butter Extra Gentle Soap - 100g tucked inside beautiful gold packaging - made with sustainably sourced shea butter from Burkina Faso, it's exactly what dry, parched winter skin has been crying out for!

It's a gift you can feel doubly good about giving, not only is your giftee sure to love it, this holiday season, L’Occitane has partnered with UNICEF to help thousands of children around the world. From now to December 25th, L’Occitane will donate $4 from each Shea Butter Collection and Shea Butter Deluxe Collection Gift Sets purchased to UNICEF, up to $120,000!

Available now at L'Occitane boutiques across Canada and online at https://ca.loccitane.com.

- Lisamarie -

Elizabeth Grant Collagen Re-Inforce 3D with Torricelumn

Elizabeth Grant Collagen Re-Inforce 3D with Torricelumn presents a line of products specifically designed to help preserve and encourage firmness in the skin with a synergistic combination of advanced actives, phyto-collagen, marine collagen, bio-advanced peptides and Torricelumn to help reduce the visible signs of aging for skin that looks more hydrated, firmer and less lined.

Available in the collection are: Advanced Face Lift Day Cream - 50ml - $80, Advance Face Lift Night Cream - 50ml - $90, Multi-Correction Anti-Wrinkle Serum - 45ml - $60, Crepey Eye Lift - 30ml - $40, Wrinkle and Lift Lip Serum - 15ml - $30, Lift Body Cream - 400ml - $70 and my fave:

Neck & Decollete Cream - 100ml - $70 - a multi-faced cream that helps to restore the skin's tone and elasticity - visibly firming, tightening and improving the appearance of the neck, jaw and decollete area - creating a lifting effect while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The important thing to remember with neck creams is the proper way to apply - always massage in an upward direction to help gravity along!

Available now online at The Shopping Channel - theshoppingchannel.com and elizabethgrant.com.

- Lisamarie -

The Body Shop Spa Of The World Firming Ritual

The Body Shop has added a new regime to their Spa of the World range: the Firming ritual - infused with a blend of fruit extracts from forests and vines and blended into refining textures and invigorating fragrances for an uplifting regime designed to empower skin, body and mind.

Available in the collection:

Ethiopian Green Coffee Firming Body Cream - 350ml - $36 - a silky, soft cream with the refining, firming and toning properties of caffeine from organic Ethiopian green coffee along with community trade organic olive oil from Italy that leaves skin feeling firmer and more refined with a satiny smooth finish.

French Grape Seed Refining Body Scrub - 350ml - $32 - infused with grape seed powder from France and community trade organic sugar from Paraguay to help invigorate, exfoliate and refine skin, stimulate circulation and promote even skin tone and a fresh and delicate fruity fragrance that helps awaken and revive the senses. This is my favourite product from the line, not only does it leave skin amazingly silky and smooth, it leaves it smelling amazing too!

Thai Makrut Lime Firming & Toning Body Oil - 170ml - $24 - a toning and firming oil enriched community trade marula oil from Namibia to nourish skin and infused with zingy makrut lime with a stimulating and uplifting scent.

Indian Turtle Body Massage Tool - $18 -  a sleek turtle-inspired tool, developed with community trade craftsmen in India, that gently pinches the skin to stimulate blood flow when used with a rolling massage technique to help increase skin elasticity.

Available at The Body Shop locations across Canada and online at www.thebodyshop.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Fragrant Friday - L'Occitane Verveine

Still on my list of summer faves is a scent I never get tired of:

L'Occitane Verveine - 100ml EDT - $65 - with an  aromatic herbal lemony freshness scent that revives the body and mind. When baskets are filled with the freshly picked green leaves, its captivating scent fills the air in the markets of Provence. Naturally generous, verbena thrives on the land reserved for it and for L'Occitane at the heart of an estate converted to organic farming.

Along with the rest of the usual line offerings there are a couple of new products in the collection that are must trys:

Frappe Body Cream - 150ml - $40 - a moisturizing and ultra-light body cream for summer that you can keep in the refrigerator for a more intense ice effect

Refreshing Exfoliating Sugars - 175g - $40 -  gently exfoliates the skin with refreshing verbena, leaving it smooth and silky

Available now at L'Occitane store across Canada and online at http://ca.loccitane.com.

- Lisamarie -

Avon Planet Spa Heavenly Hydration Bath & Body Collection

Avon Planet Spa Heavenly Hydration with Mediterranean olive oil indulges your skin in the Mediterranean beauty secret of ultra-moisturizing olive oil while basking in the refreshing scent of crisp greens and sandalwood.

Available in the collection:

Body Scrub - 200ml - $12 - an invigorating scrub that leaves skin feeling energized.

Dry Oil Body Spray - 150ml - $12 - absorbs quickly and leaves skin feeling velvety smooth.

Body Cream - 200ml - $12 - contains moisturizing beads infused with olive oil to leave skin silky soft with no greasy after-feel.

Available now from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Avon Skin So Soft Wintersoft Collection

Get skin ready for winter with Avon Skin So Soft Wintersoft Collection -  formulated with hydroseal complex, featuring vitamin E, shea butter and babassu oil to treat try winter skin - along with the inviting scent of sandalwood and sensual jasmine to warm up your senses!

Available in the collection:

Body Cream - 200ml - $10 - offers luscious 24-hour moisturization to nourish and soften skin.

Hydrating Body Wash - 350ml - $10 - with creamy lather that hydrates skin and renews radiance.

Nourishing Hand Cream - 100ml - $6 - absorbs quickly to moisturize for 24+ hours leaving skin feeling silky smooth.

Available now from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Body creams perfect for a change in season from Nip + Fab, Yes To Coconut and Kosmea!

Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Body Cream - 200ml - $12.99 - a moisturizing and refining body lotion perfect for flaky or oily skin thanks to a formula containing salicylic acid - to aid in the exfoliation of surface skin cells to unclog pores; lactic acid - to stimulate exfoliation, cell renewal and sythesis of collagen; and glycolic acid - to stimulate cellular activity and collagen to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles - revealing instantly smoother, younger and brighter looking skin.

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.

Yes To Coconut Dry Skin Head-to-Toe Hydrating Balm - 85g - $15.99 - a skin-softening body balm containing 98% natural ingredients including virgin coconut, sweet and almond and avocado oils - clinically proven to moisturize dry, cracked skin - ideal for dry elbows, hands, knees, toes and everything in between. Includes a handy applicator, making it easy to apply the perfect amount of balm to trouble spots.

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.

Kosmea Skin Clinic Rescue Body Cream - 125ml - $34.99 - a rich, soothing and nourishing all-over body cream perfect for itchy, flaky and very dry skin and reducing the appearance of stretch marks with a formula containing premium certified organic ingredients including rose hip, grape seed, chamomile flower  and soybean oils, everlasting, carrot root and rosemary leaf extract and shea butter which are loaded with vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids - to protect the skin's moisture barrier and bring relief to cracked, dry and irritated skin as well as helping with stretch marks and sagging skin.

Available online at abundancenaturally.com and well.ca.

- Lisamarie -

A-Derma Xera-Mega Confort Nourishing Anti-Dryness Cream

A-Derma Xera-Mega Confort Nourishing Anti-Dryness Cream - 400ml - $29.50 - restores comfort, suppleness and softness to dry and very dry skin with a  95% natural-based ingredient and renewable resources formula containing glyceram B3 - with plant based glycerin - to hydrate, soften and smooth, omega 6 - to strengthen and vitamin B3; rhealba plantlets extract - to restore skin's natural barrier function; and a physiological lipid phase of plant-based triglycerides mimetic of those found in sebum - to compensate the lipids deficit.

With a natural floral scent and fluid melting texture that makes it smell and feel like a luxury spa product which is almost impossible to find in sensitive skin products - making it a pleasure to use!

Available now at drugstores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Awaken your senses with the new L'Occitane Aromachologie Rebalancing Ritual!

L'Occitane Aromachologie Rebalancing Ritual offers up a new range of permanent products to awaken the senses and bring well-being and harmony to body and mind - that smell amazing, like an expensive spa!

The formula combines five purifying 100% natural essential oils to provide a feeling of inner harmony and rebalance including Juniper, Cypress, Lemon, Thyme and Eucalyptus.

Rebalancing Exfoliating Shower Gel - 250ml - $26 - with lemon peel and olive kernel powder to help invigorate and rebalance the skin.

Rebalancing Massage Cream - 200ml - $40 - with horse chestnut extract to help moisturize and reoxygenate the skin.

Rebalancing Face Mask - 75ml - $32 - rich in botanical and mineral powders to rid skin of impurities and help tighten pores.

Rebalancing Black Soap - 150ml - $24 - a black soap paste made with olive oil to cleanse skin and rid it of impurities.

And my favourite:

Rebalancing Infusions for Bath - 20g x 5 - $26 - the sachets contain citrus fruit peel and revitalizing salts to infuse bath water with their amazing scent! I must admit the sachet format does give me the sense that I am taking a bath in a giant cup of tea...

Available now at L'Occitane boutiques across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Cold weather help for your alligator skin from Aveeno, Spectro and Bioderma!

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash & Body Lotion - 354ml - $9.99 & $8.99 - chock full of natural colloidal oatmeal to soothe skin even the most sensitive skin along with a unique blend of natural oils - oat, soy and sunflower - and emollients to lock in moisture for softer, smoother skin every time you shower. The creamy, lightly-fragranced, soap-free  body wash lathers gently then rinses clean while the moisturizer locks in moisture for 24 hours with a naturally nourishing, fragrance-free, non-greasy formula that absorbs quickly - perfect for all dry skin types, even sensitive.

Available at food, drug and mass retailers across Canada.

Spectro Dry Skin Therapy Moisturizing Body Wash and Face & Body Moisturizer - 275ml & 100g - $9.99 & $16.99 - sensitive skin care that includes a gentle, fragrance free wash along with a intensely hydrating moisturizer that relieves itching, reduces redness and soothes and protects dry and sensitive skin on both face and body.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

Bioderma Atoderm Gentle Shower Gel & Nourishing Cream - 500ml - $28.95 - start with the high tolerance, soap-free, foaming cleansing gel to clean without stripping the skin and making it feel tight and uncomfortable and finish off with the ultra-rich moisturizing and restructuring daily barrier cream that helps hold the water int he upper layers of the skin to prevent it from evaporating leaving skin well moistirized and renewed while feeling soft and supple.

Available at drugstores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Do your body good with L'Occitane, Nip + Fab, Philosophy and mark.!

L'Occitane Shea Butter Whipped Body Cream - 125ml - $30 - with a light, ultra-nourishing texture that has the ultra-nourishing properties of a balm and the lightness of a mousse - it immediately melts into the skin so that the 10% shea butter can get to work nourishing, softening and protecting the skin. Don't be surprised when you pick up the container and it feels like it's empty, it's that light!

Available now for a limited time at L'Occitane boutiques across Canada.

Nip + Fab Bee Sting Deluxe Body Souffle - 200ml - $14.99 - a super-rich intensely moisturizing body cream with bee venom that when applied by gently massaging into the body with circular movements, helps skin look visibly plumper, firmer and overall more youthful looking. Contains bee venom - to immediately plump, fill and smooth fine lines and wrinkles; propolis extract - for it's healing properties; beeswax - to soften and smooth and help retain moisture; shea butter - softens and moisturizes; and honey - to moisturize and nourish.

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Philosophy Almond Glazed Body Souffle - 240ml - $26 - with a lightweight, whipped formula that hydrates, soothes and softens skin and a sweet, nutty scent of almonds blended with a hint of warm sugar - for moisturized skin that smells delicious!

Available now for a limited time exclusively at select Hudson's Bay stores across Canada.

mark. Passionate for Plumberry Body Butter - 200ml - with a super-rich formula that melts right into the skin and feels silky to leave skin looking moisturized with a pampering scent of succulent plum, blackberry blossom and passionflower.

Available from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca.

- Lisamarie -