Great Gifting - Trinny London Cyber Weekend Sale and a few of my favourite things!

Get ready to glow this holiday season! Trinny London is bringing you its highly anticipated Cyber Weekend Sale! Enjoy up to 40% off  best-selling beauty and skincare essentials. Whether you’re shopping for glow-boosting makeup, award-winning skincare, or the ultimate joy-inducing gift sets, this is your chance to stock up on must-haves at irresistible prices. 

 

A few things I love that are worth checking out:

Trinny London Take Back Time Miniprotein Eye Treatment - 15ml - $117 (on sale for $105.30) - state-of-the-art eye cream that targets fine lines, crow's feet, dark circles, eye bags, puffiness and tired-looking skin for lifted, open eyes. The star ingredient is the conotoxin miniprotein that helps slow down the signals that lead to the formation of lines around the eyes and the formula also includes: TGF-beta miniprotein to trigger skin's natural regeneration processes; pro-derma hyaluronic acid which penetrated twice as deep as standard hyaluronic acid that offers 24-hour hydration and visibly softens lines in just 7 days; hexapepitide-8 to work against inflammation and improves daily signs of fatigue; and ashwagandha restores skin health on a cellular level for a well-rested look.

All I know is that my dark circles look so much better after using this for the last month! I also really appreciated the little spoon that comes with it so I know exactly how much I am supposed to be using - I always feel with jars of eye cream that I never know if I am under or over using the product!

Trinny London Just Joyous High-Shine Lipstick - $46 (on sale for $41.40) - in 11 shades: Mitra - soft nude brown; Jessica - soft nude pink; Charlotte - light nude pink; Martha - soft rosy nude; Maria - fresh pink; Holly - fresh muted orange; Valerie - coral pink; Poppy - vibrant orange red; Paris - vibrant pink red; Faustine - deep fuchsia pink; Eden - deep berry - that offer buildable colour, intense moisture and glossy sheen. The cruelty-free and vegan formula contains triple-action hyaluronic acid for 24-hour hydration, replenishing peptide for a plumper look over time and moringa and maracuja oils for nourished lips. 

This is my favourite kind of lipstick - because it's buildable the first coat goes on fairly sheer which means I can apply it without a mirror - there is never a mirror around when I need a quick lipstick fix - which gives you the polished without looking like you are wearing a ton of makeup look - my fave for this is Valerie - coral is just one of those universally flattering shades. When I have a mirror and am wanting something more dramatic Poppy is my pick! But you find your own favorite, you really can't go wrong with any of the shades...

Trinny London Non-Negotiables Gift Set - $52 (on sale for $46.80) - a festive cracker containing 2 stackable skincare faves: Be Your Best Enzyme Balm Cleanser - 19.5ml - an oil-based transforming cleanser for clean, nourished skin, suitable for all skin types and Bounce Back Intense Peptide Moisturiser- 14.5ml - for plump, bouncy skin, suitable for normal to dry skin. 

 

The perfect way to gift a friend an introduction to the brand or a way to score travel sizes for yourself!

 

Sales is on now until midnight on Monday 2nd December,No promo code needed - discounts are automatically applied at checkout. Shop the full sale at www.trinnylondon.com/ca. 

 

- Lisamarie -

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... Mary Kay Micellar Water!

Mary Kay Micellar Water - 147ml - $20 - gentle yet effective for all skin types, it attracts impurities to cleanse skin with just a few soft swipes of a saturated cotton ball or pad.

 

Sometimes I use it on its own for quick, refreshing cleansing but I especially love it for double cleansing, especially when using my facial brush - I use the Water first to get rid of most of the makeup and dirt that tends to clog up the brush - which makes for a much for effective brush cleansing experience!

And it goes perfectly with the Mary Kay Reusable Facial Pads - $18 - a set of 10 reusable pads that are made of 80% bamboo and 20% cotton and come with a drawstring laundry bag for easy cleaning. These are already sold out online but hopefully your Mary Kay rep was clever enough to stock up!

 

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

 

- 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 -

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-

Needful Things - Cocokind Oil To Milk Cleanser

Every summer the hunt for a new cleanser ensues - not just for one that will get rid of heat induced dirt and sweat, but also remove sunscreen without leaving skin feeling stripped and tight - to the rescue this year is:  

Cocokind Oil To Milk Cleanser - 86ml - $24.99 - a gentle oil cleanser that transforms into milk upon contact with water, allowing for an easy rinse off and leaving skin soft, replenished, and clean.

The clean, non-toxic formula is centered around prebiotic fermented oat with vegan, gluten-free, and organic ingredients. Not only does it take off make-up but also helps to create a healthy environment for microbiome to thrive, where healthy bacteria can obtain energy and nutrients to live and reproduce - as a result, skin is better able to defend us from external pathogens, inflammation or irritation and environmental stressors.

Even the packaging is healthy - the tube is make out of sugarcane materials and is plastic-free!

For using, water is the key: Use on dry skin for a more traditional cleansing oil and add water later to create a milky wash or apply with damp hands for a quicker milky wash and faster clean-up! Either way skin will be left feeling totally clean and soft.

My only complaint is the size - while it is nice that you can easily throw it in your bag to travel with, used every day I will go through it in no time - hopefully they will be introducing a larger, at home, dirty face size! (hint hint)

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

- Lisamarie -

Cold weather must-have - Zorah Nita Cleansing Foam

I love a foaming cleanser but find many of them too drying for cold weather use - that is until I discovered:

Zorah Nita Cleansing Foam - 150ml - $26 - an airy textured foam that deep cleans thoroughly and gently, removing makeup to free the skin of its impurities and reveal natural brightness.

With its formula based on plant extracts, pure argan and oils including burdock extract to flush out residual makeup and impurities, detoxify and remove excess sebum - for skin that is soothed with its natural glow restored.

There's a lot to love about this product, and the whole Zorah line - best of all it's Canadian - designed and manufactured in Montreal - their mission is to make high-quality cosmetics that outperform the top synthetic products on the market, using only organic, eco-friendly and fair-trade ingredients, use recyclable materials and are certified cruelty-free by PETA.

The products don't include mineral oils (petroleum) or animal fats, parabens, GMOS, propyleneglycol, synthetic perfumes, PEG, PPG, sodium laureth sulphate, EDTA, phthalates or other ingredients harmful for health or the environment.

Available at select natural food stores across Canada and online at zorahbiocosmetiques.com.

- 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 -

Balance, boost and defend skin with Rodan + Fields Recharge!

Rodan + Fields introduces Recharge -  a simple and effective 3-step skincare regimen that visibly improves skin with the first use.

Each step works together to balance skin tone, texture, moisture level and oil; boost skin's defense system; and defend against daily stressors including pollution, blue light and UV rays - for skin that looks healthy, hydrated and glowing.

Recharge 3-in-1 Super Cleanser - 125ml - $47 - an exfoliating, gel cream cleanser that lightly lathers to remove makeup, oil, sweat and environmental aggressors as it unclogs pores, smooths and boosts radiance. Containing superfruit Australian lime pearl extract - which  exfoliates for the appearance of smoother, brighter, more even skin and electrolytes - to rebalance moisture levels for overall healthier skin.

Recharge Ultra Boost Moisturizing Treatment - 50ml - $93 - a weightless, fast-absorbing gel cream that instantly moisturizes and softens skin as it defends against visible signs of stress to achieve a lasting, healthy-looking glow. Containing glyceryl glucoside - to defend skin against pollutants to reveal healthy-looking skin; Electri5 Complex - a unique blend of antioxidants, electrolytes, prebiotics, peptides, superfruits along with RFA+ technology - to supercharge and visibly improve skin with first use.

and my favourite product from the line:

Recharge Protect + Blur Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen - 40ml - $56 - a 2-in-1 primer and  sunscreen virtually disappears into skin to defend and perfect with oil-free, 100% mineral UVA/UVB protection that gives you a visibly poreless matte finish, creating the perfect base for makeup or for leaving skin good-to-glow without it. Containing RFA+ and carnosine - to defend against visible signs of stress for healthy-looking skin; and zinc PCA - moisturizes skin and  reduces the appearance of shine and visible redness.

If it sounds like exactly what your skin needs right now for a limited time as a launch special, you can get all the products in a kit that also includes a hairband and stickers for just $156!

Available from your Rodan +  Fields rep and online at rodanandfields.com/ca.

- Lisamarie -

Mary Kay Naturally - skincare sourced from nature, created for you!

Mary Kay introduces Naturally, their first ever natural-certified skin care line - where naturally derived ingredients meet exciting product forms. With effective, versatile products and gentle formulas that are suitable even for the most sensitive skin.

Available in the collection:

Naturally Purifying Cleanser - 127g - $29 - a creamy cleanser that helps remove dirt to leave skin feeling refreshed, hydrated and comforted for skin that looks healthy and feels nourished and soothed with a 99.49% natural origin formula containing:

cornflower floral water - to calm, soothe and condition skin;

glycerin - replenishes as it attracts and retains water to help boost moisture levels and give skin a soft, smooth feel;

sweet almond oil - to soften, smooth and soothe skin as well as help moisturize and relieve dryness; and

vitamin E - a powerful antioxidant that can help protect against environmental damage.

The formula is also free of silicone, mineral oil, alcohol and any ingredients that have been genetically modified.

Naturally Exfoliating Powder - 74g - $39 -  gently exfoliates skin and leaves it looking healthy without feeling over scrubbed and feeling smoother and softer with a100% natural origin formula containing:

baking soda - a natural, traditional method to soothe and cleanse dry skin and promote a more comfortable feeling;

citric acid - for its beneficial effects similar to other exfoliants but is gentler to skin;

hydrogenated castor oil - that has been processed into fine, wax beads to provide exfoliating benefits, which help skin cell turnover; and

rice starch - a soft white powder often used in cosmetic products due to its high absorbency benefits.

The formula is also free of talc, surfactants, silicone, mineral oil, alcohol and any ingredients that have been genetically modified.

This is my favourite product from the line because it is super customizable. I like to add a bit to my cleanser but you can also use it with the oil - the more powder you add to your preferred liquid, the more scrub you get!

Naturally Nourishing Oil - 29ml - $55 - This quick-absorbing oil leaves skin feeling hydrated and looking revitalized with 100% natural origin formula containing:

olive oil - a nutrient-rich natural emollient that works to soothe and moisturize while it provides antioxidant benefits to help protect skin;

sesame oil - helps provide nourishing moisturization benefits, provide antioxidant protection and help support skin’s natural lipid barrier;

squalane - an excellent moisturizer to help support the skin barrier and reduce dryness to help minimize moisture loss and gives a soft, supple feel to skin;

sweet almond oil - softens, smooths and soothes skin with it helps moisturize and relieve dryness; and

vitamin E - a powerful antioxidant that can help protect against environmental damage.

The formula is also free of silicone, mineral oil and alcohol or any ingredients that have been genetically modified.

Naturally Moisturizing Stick - 10.8g - $32 - offers immediate relief from dryness in a portable, targeted balm for skin that feels nourished, soothed and softer after use with a 100% natural origin formula containing:

beeswax - an excellent protectant of the skin barrier that helps lock in moisture and leave skin feeling soft;

candelilla wax - has protective properties that allow it to help prevent moisture loss from skin; and

carnauba wax - provides emollient properties to help leave skin with a soft, hydrated feel.

The formula is also free of silicone, mineral oil, alcohol and any ingredients that have been genetically modified.

As well, all of the Mary Kay Naturally products are also free of parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, synthetic dyes and SLS/SLES

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 -

This week I'm obsessed with... Boscia Thermal Black Cleanser and Quo Facial Cleansing Brush!

Boscia Thermal Black Cleanser - 150ml - $40 - a warming gel cleanser that heats up on contact with skin to effectively open and de-clog pores, deeply cleansing and detoxifing the complexion.
It has a gel texture that transforms into a gentle and effective lather to dissolve oil and makeup, rinsing away pore-clogging surface debris, impurities, and excess oil - to refine skin texture, brighten  clarity and minimize the look of pores over time.

And for the ultimate in deep cleansing pair with:

Quo Facial Cleansing Brush - $20 - designed to remove dirt, oil and sebum better than hands and water alone when paired with your favorite foaming or gel cleanser.

Just apply cleanser onto face and gently use brush to massage cleanser into your pores for a deep, ultimate cleanse.

You knew I was going to tell you that the Quo brush was available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada but here's some good news, you can also pick up your Boscia there now at the same time! Or find them both online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... The Case Full Of Seoul - The Best Of Korean Skincare!

The Case Full Of Seoul - The Best Of Korean Skincare - $159.99 - makes it easy to discover all that K-Beauty has to offer with 8 skin-changing products - best when used together, each product has a purpose to target different skin concerns that work to unveil a flawless complexion.

This is a great way to introduce yourself to K-Beauty if you aren't already a fan. If you aren't familiar with the concept, Korean skincare is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach, rather than a one-off treatment it's where the secret to beautiful skin is knowing that it doesn’t happen overnight, but is rather a commitment to a daily routine that will deliver long-lasting results.

The set includes:

9 Wishes Rice Foaming Cleanser -  a micro-ground rice powder textured formula that
works to gently exfoliate away dead skin while cleansing away make-up and other impurities to
leave the skin bright and full of hydration thanks to its nutrient-rich rice water ingredients.

MayCoop Raw Sauce Mini - a toner and emulsion in one that intensely hydrates and revitalizes dull skin using ingredients that mimic molecules in human skin, such as maple tress sap, to help retain extra-high absorbency.

URANG True Rose Repair Essence - with a jelly-like texture containing organic Bulgarian rose water and rose essential oil for a cooling effect to calm down redness and re-energize sensitive skin.

Tov Camellia Wrinkle-Free Eye Solution - fills in fine lines and wrinkles in the delicate eye area with a formula of shea butter and macadamia nut oil.

MayCoop Raw Moisturizer - formulated with maple tree sap for the ultimate hydration experience, in a soothing complex that uses an oil/water balance to allow skin tissue to work as a barrier, absorber and regenerator.

Touch In Sol No Poreblem Primer - with a velvety smooth texture that creates a long-lasting, smooth canvas for flawless makeup application and contains a unique sebum catching powder that controls oil-production to keep skin from appearing greasy as well as minimizing the look of pores, wrinkles and uneven skin.

URANG Vitamin Oil Serum - hydrates and nourishes the skin with rosehip and jojoba oils that  penetrate deeply and provide a brightening effect while repairing the skin hiding discoloration and reducing fine lines.

I Woke Up Like This All-In-One Concentrate Treatment Mask - a tightly-woven microfibre fabric sheet mask with pearl powder, vitamin C and niacinamide to boost hydration that adheres perfectly to the skin for deep penetration of ingredients to provide a brightening effect and even out skin tone.

Along with the products are four different shorter beauty plans to accommodate every aspect of one’s lifestyle:

‘The Morning Glory’ plan for a quick everyday skincare routine to brighten up your day;

‘The Sleeping Beauty’ plan is to unveil the secret of the “I woke up like this” feeling.

the ‘Get Ready with Me’ plan is for whenever and wherever as skincare is the new makeup; and

the ‘Spa Sunday’ plan for when you want to be extra and Spa-ice things up!

Each plan is easy to follow with a step-by-step how-to no matter what your skincare needs might be that day or if you simply don’t have time for the full eight steps.

Available now at Costco stores across Canada (no Costco membership needed) and online at costco.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Clean up the micellar way with Aveeno, Bourjois, Life Brand and Garnier!

Aveeno Positively Radiant MaxGlow Micellar Gel Cleanser - 150ml - $12.99 - with a mild and gentle gel formula containing a moisture-rich soy and kiwi complex that works like a magnet to draw out and wash away makeup, oil, and other skin-dulling impurities and leave skin feeling hydrated, soft and dewy.

I don't normally love gel cleansers as they tend to leave my skin feeling tight and "over-cleaned" but that has not been an issue with this one - my skin feels and looks soft and plump after using and I love the pump dispenser!

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

Bourjois Micellar Cleansing Water - 250ml - $18 - cleanses the skin and removes makeup in one sweep with an alcohol and fragrance free formula containing white lotus extracts, with soothing and hydrating properties, to help to comfort the skin and is a great option for all skin types, even sensitive.

Available at drugstores across Canada.

Life Brand Micellar Facial Cleansing Wipes - 25 wipes - $9.99 - soft, textured wipes formulated with 100% plant-based fibres and pre-moistened with fragrance-free micelles to help trap and lift away dirt, oil and makeup to gently remove complexion dulling impurities, leaving skin feeling clean, hydrated and refreshed.

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

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Eye Makeup Remover Pads - 100 pads - $9.99 - offers ultra gentle, precise and convenient eye makeup removal with no rinse, harsh rubbing and zero greasy residue that is ophthalmologist and dermatologist tested and safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - Korres Wild Rose Foaming Cream Cleanser

Korres Wild Rose Foaming Cream Cleanser - 200ml - $32 - a gentle, luxurious cream cleanser for both face and eyes that removes impurities, makeup, mascara and environmental pollutants without dehydrating the skin.

The formula is enriched with wild rose oil - a natural source of vitamin C, which helps improve the appearance of fine lines and evens out skin tone for a smooth, radiant complexion as well as absorbs 1,000% more than pure ascrobic acid - it refreshes the skin, maintaining its normal pH levels while leaving it silky, soft and supple.

I love a cream cleanser for removing makeup and I love a foaming cleanser because it makes my skin feel cleaner - I usually have to pick one, it's actually hard to find one that is both! I should note that this one foams but isn't super foamy so if you prefer a lot of bubbles you won't get it here. And as   added bonuses, the cleanser smells wonderfully fresh and the pump dispenser is very convenient!

You can also feel good about using it - it's dermatologically tested, suitable for vegetarians and vegans, cruelty-free and like all Korres formulas, free of petrolatum, mineral oil, silicones, propylene glycol, and ethanolamine.

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

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Yes to Tomatoes and Coconut 2-in-1 Scrub & Cleanser Sticks!

Say Yes to easy, portable, multi-tasking products that cleanse and exfoliate in just one swipe:
Yes to Tomatoes Clear Skin Detoxifying Charcoal 2-In-1 Scrub & Cleanser Stick - 70g - $13.49 - formulated with charcoal powder to remove impurities and excess oil, as well as tomato extract to help leave skin naturally clear. Convenient stick formula melts into a creamy lather on wet skin, for a quick and easy detox, and deep clean and is perfect for use on-the-go!

Yes to Coconut Ultra Hydrating Energizing Coffee 2-In-1 Scrub & Cleanser Stick - 70g - $13.49 - formulated with coffee to energize and enhance skintone and coconut for the much needed moisture that dry skin craves!
They're easy to use:

Just twist up stick from the base and apply generously onto wet skin. You’ll feel the exfoliation go into action and the formula melting on contact.

Massage with hands to create a milky lather, activating the cleansing experience. Rinse face clean with water and you're good to go!

Available now at drugstores and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Test Driving - NowMi Pro Complete Facial Solution

Going to the spa is one of my favourite things but sadly time and money prevent me from doing it as often as I would like to - so I love discovering at-home treatments that make me feel all the spa relaxation and effectiveness without the time-suck and price tag!

NowMi Pro - $240 - an advanced anti aging facial solution that enables you to deeply cleanse skin on a daily basis and also perform a weekly skin rejuvenating facial - all performed in the comfort of your own home. Designed for today’s busy lifestyle, the treatment takes only 5 minutes and can be carried out anywhere, anytime - and best of all, it costs just a fraction of its professional spa equivalent!

On one side, the device offers daily cleansing with silicone micro-fingers which emit 6,000 sonic pulses per minute to help the cleansing gel penetrate and thoroughly remove all unwanted makeup, dirt and oil - for highly effective cleansing that is also very gentle on the skin and doesn’t cause any irritation. As well as cleaning there is also the benefit of facial massage which boosts blood circulation, increasing the production of collagen and elastin - both key proteins which restore the skin's elasticity and firmness.

To be used with the included NowMi cleansing gel with a formula which includes: vitamin E - a powerful anti-oxidant that helps the skin keep hydrated and plays an important role in skin healing; vitamin B3 - an anti-oxidant that is known for its anti-aging qualities and for its ability to protect the skin from damaging UV light; vitamin B5 -  enables the skin to retain greater quantities of water and as a result stay moisturized as well as helps the skin repair itself and reduces inflammation; and Dead Sea minerals - the richest source of healing minerals in the world to infuse skin rejuvenating minerals such as zinc, calcium, chloride and sodium chloride.

The other side of the device is used in conjunction with vitamin C effervescent tablets and lubricant gel for weekly spa-like treatments which easily performs 4 skin actions:

Sonic Exfoliation - performed primarily by the effervescent tablet which has a slightly coarse surface. When massaged into the skin, the effervescent tablet gently removes the outer layer of the skin leaving it incredibly soft and smooth and facilitates the optimal penetration of vitamins and minerals into the skin - and enhanced by the sonic energy which emits 6,000 sonic pulsations per minute which ensures the thorough cleansing of all pores.

Sonic Nourishment - during treatment the skin is infused with pure vitamin C - a powerful anti-oxidant that helps the body to neutralize free-radicals and slow down the signs of aging. It also reduces skin inflammation and pigmentation; vitamin E - helps the skin protect itself from extrinsic factors such as pollution, smoke, unhealthy food and more, anti-aging attributes as well as its skin hydration and scar reducing qualities; and hyaluronic acid - a powerful antioxidant that  The Hyaluronic acid plays a major role in hydrating the skin. It helps the skin to retain water and as a result slows the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. The Hyaluronic acid also helps the skin repair itself faster and reduces skin inflammation - the sonic energy dramatically improves the effectiveness of the infusion since it helps the ingredients reach deeper and faster into the skin.

Sonic Oxygenation: when the effervescent tablet comes into contact with the lubricant gel a chemical reaction occurs which creates a C02 rich environment. As a result, the body responds by sending 02 infused blood cells to the area. By doing so, it creates a natural facial oxygenation effect from within the skin which helps the absorption of the vitamins and minerals - the sonic energy further increases the oxygenation process- it degases the C02 microbubbles which significantly boosts the oxygenation effect.

Sonic Protection: replenishes the skin’s vitamin C supply and enables it to protect itself from extrinsic factors and repair damaged skin - the sonic energy plays an important role in the protection of the skin since it exponentially increases the infusion of the vitamin C.

It's very easy to use and after 6 weeks I can really see the results:my skin looks and feels smoother and fine lines are less evident;
my skin is more hydrated and plumper;
but what I really notice is the radiance, my skin glows - like really, really glows!

What's also nice about the device, it doesn't require a lot of upkeep - it's highly hygienic since it's made of nonporous silicone which is resistant to bacteria buildup and is also completely waterproof so can be used in the shower or bath. And once you fully charge it up, it has enough power to supply a month’s worth of treatments which makes it a great travel buddy!

Each kit contains:
 NowMi Pro applicator (powered by sonic energy)
Vitamin C effervescent tablets for 6 weekly treatments
100ml NowMi lubricant gel
100ml NowMi facial cleansing gel for daily use

Score yours now at: https://nowmi.com/product/nowmi-pro/

- Lisamarie - 

Clear up your skin for the new year with Beautycounter Countercontrol!

Beautycounter introduces Countercontrol - a powerful new regimen that regulates oil and clears skin up without dryness or irritation!

The formula features SkinBalance Complex of wintergreen and rosebay willow to help reduce blemishes while promoting healthy-looking skin that looks clearer and less red.

Available in the collection:

Clear Pore Cleanser - 150ml - $34 - a daily exfoliating cleanser for oily and blemish-prone skin that effectively removes oil, makeup and other impurities without stripping  skin of moisture. The formula, featuring SkinBalance Complex and aloe vera, helps purify pores and soothe while jojoba beads gently slough away dead skin cells. Infused with an energizing citrus scent, it leaves your complexion feeling refreshed and balanced, not dry or irritated.

Instant Matte Toner - 150ml - $36 - alcohol-free mattifying toner for oily and blemish-prone skin removes residual impurities, controls excess oil, and minimizes the appearance of pores. The formula, with our SkinBalance Complex, helps purify skin while preserving ideal moisture levels for a refreshed, comfortable complexion.

All Over Acne Treatment - 30ml - $49 - clears existing blemishes and helps prevent future breakouts while promoting healthy-looking skin..

Matte Effect Gel Cream - 50ml - $49 - Control oil for up to eight hours* with this innovative cream-to-gel formula for oily and blemish prone skin. Featuring our signature SkinBalance Complex of wintergreen and rosebay willow, this non-greasy hydrator improves skin’s texture without silicone and other ingredients that can clog pores. Oil-free.

SOS Acne Spot Treatment - 15ml - $30 - Save skin from blemish emergencies.This fast-acting formula with maximum strength salicylic acid penetrates pores to reduce blemishes and clear skin. Featuring our SkinBalance Complex, this invisible gel treats breakouts without over-drying for a clearer, healthy-looking complexion. In an independent consumer study of twice daily use, blemish size, redness, and irritation was significantly reduced in just three days**

Available online and through independent consultants - check out www.beautycounter.com for more info.

- Lisamarie -

Treat skin the bright way with the Arbonne RE9 Advanced Brightening Collection!

Winter weather have you skin looking dull and lackluster? It's easy to brighten up with the new Arbonne RE9 Advanced Brightening Collection!

Made up of six new skincare products formulated with Arbonne’s proprietary SakuraBright Complex containing dermatologist-recognized brightening ingredients that help improve skin’s glow and luminosity and minimize the look of dark spots:

RE9 Advanced Brightening Cleansing Foam - 90ml - $56 - a pearlescent cleanser that suds just enough to gently remove makeup, dirt and impurities, without stripping skin of essential hydration to leave it feeling clean and refreshed. The formula contains cherry blossom extract - promotes the appearance of skin radiance with hydration; birch leaf extract - hydrates to help promote luminescent, flawless-looking skin; licorice root extract - hydrates, leaving skin with a vibrant, healthy-looking, natural glow; cucumber, watercress, and red clover extracts - to moisturize to soothe the skin.

RE9 Advanced Brightening Toner - 90ml - $49 - a dual-purpose alcohol-free toner and softening lotion that provides gentle exfoliation to finish the cleansing routine while prepping skin for the next step and leave it looking fresh and glowing. The formula contains cherry blossom extract - promotes the appearance of skin radiance with hydration; birch leaf extract -  hydrates to help promote luminescent, flawless-looking skin; licorice root extract - hydrates, leaving skin with a vibrant, healthy-looking, natural glow; prickly pear flower extract - acts as an exfoliant, helping to reveal more luminous-looking skin while improving skin smoothness and tone; and cucumber, watercress, and red clover extracts - to moisturize to soothe the skin.

RE9 Advanced Brightening Serum - 30ml - $85 -   a lightweight, hydrating, concentrated serum  that targets the appearance of dark spots and uneven pigmentation, giving skin a brighter appearance. The formula contains SakuraBright Complex - delivers essential nourishment to target the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone; cherry blossom extract - promotes the appearance of skin radiance with hydration; ascorbyl glucoside - a stabilized form of vitamin C that brightens to help temporarily diminish the appearance of dark spots, improve the appearance of skin tone and revitalize the look of skin’s radiance; licorice root extract -  hydrates, leaving skin with a vibrant, healthy-looking, natural glow; and cucumber, watercress, red clover extracts - to moisturize to soothe the skin; and beet root extract - delivers hydration to the skin.

RE9 Advanced Brightening Protective Lotion SPF 15 - 50ml - $85 - with a lightweight, hydrating texture that easily absorbs into skin to deliver lasting hydration without greasiness to improve skin’s overall appearance and broad spectrum SPF 15 sunscreen for UVA/UVB protection to reduce the risk of sun damage and early skin aging. The formula contains zinc oxide - a non-nano, mineral sunscreen agent that offers broad spectrum SPF protection; Japanese pagoda tree flower extract - a botanical with antioxidant properties that helps improve skin’s moisture barrier to help dull, tired-looking skin look refreshed and glowing; stabilized vitamin C -  helps support collagen through moisturization to improve the look of skin texture and tone; and olive squalane - containing omega 3 and 6 fatty acids to replenish the skin’s natural lipid barrier to support moisturization for smooth, healthy-looking skin.

RE9 Advanced Brightening Night Cream - 50ml - $112 - an ultra-hydrating cream that works overnight to deliver soft, supple skin by replenishing moisture and providing essential nourishment while sleeping to wake up to brighter, glowing skin. The formula contains SakuraBright Complex - delivers essential nourishment to maximize the skin’s natural reparative cycle and reduce the look of fine lines while you sleep; cherry blossom extract -  promotes the appearance of skin radiance with hydration; ascorbyl glucoside - a stabilized form of vitamin C that brightens to help temporarily diminish the appearance of dark spots, improve the appearance of skin tone and revitalize the look of skin’s radiance; birch leaf extract - hydrates to help promote luminescent, flawless-looking skin; licorice root extract - hydrates, leaving skin with a vibrant, healthy-looking, natural glow; and cucumber, watercress, and red clover extracts - to moisturize to soothe skin.

RE9 Advanced Brightening Eye Cream - 15g - $79 - with a fast acting formula that locks in moisture and help reduce the look of fine lines, puffiness and dark circles while brightening the look of skin around the eyes. The formula contains SakuraBright Complex - helps the delicate skin around the eyes look brighter and more youthful;  cherry blossom extract - promotes the appearance of skin radiance with hydration; birch leaf extract -  hydrates to help promote luminescent, flawless-looking skin; licorice root extract - hydrates, leaving skin with a vibrant, healthy-looking, natural glow; stabilized vitamin C - helps improves the appearance of skin tone and helps revitalize the look of skin’s radiance with hydration; caffeine -  reduces the appearance of puffiness and dark circles, helping to restore the appearance of youthful radiance through hydration; and olive squalane - containing omega 3 and 6 fatty acids to replenish the skin’s natural lipid barrier to support moisturization for smooth, healthy-looking skin.

The whole line (other then the Protective Lotion and Eye Cream) are lightly fragranced with a sparkling rose scent derived from natural botanicals and essential oils.

Best of all, if you are looking to score the whole collection, you can buy it all for a special price of $419!

Available now from your Arbonne rep - you can locate a consultant or shop online at www.arbonne.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Hard Candy Bath + Body 2018

Hard Candy introduces two delicious new scents in a bath and body collection that will not only have your skin looking and smelling great but leave little strain on your wallet!

Choose from:

Cherry Blossom Vibes infused with
warm cherry blossom, sweet red plum and blooming freesia

Coconut Love infused with coconut, soft peony and creamy sandalwood

With both scents being available in:

Mud To Foam Face & Body Cleanser - 240g - $6.97 - watch the mud transform into a gentle creamy foam lather on the skin while it dissolves makeup and gets rid of the day's daily pollutants to leave skin feeling refreshed, renewed and delicately scented.

Cherry Blossom Vibes Warming Shower Gel - warms the senses or Coconut Love Hydrating Creamy Body Wash -with a milky, hydrating lather - 473ml - $5.97 - invigorate the skin while delighting the senses, leaving skin feeling clean, refreshed and restored.

Cherry Blossom Vibes Salt Body Scrub or Coconut Love Hydrating Sugar Body Scrub - for added moisture - 255g - $6.97 - soothes and smooths as it buffs away rough, dry skin leaving skin feeling soft, refreshed and invigorated.

Fragrance Mist - 236ml - $6.97 - softly scents skin with a fresh, light scent.

Available now exclusively at Walmart stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Get skin that glows with Rodial Vit C Brightening!

Rodial introduces a line of super luminous products - Vit C Brightening - infused with highly concentrated actives that retexture and revitalize skin to reveal a smoother, brighter and youthful complexion!

Rodial Vit C Brightening Mask - 50ml - $110 - a lightweight gel mask that gives dull skin a youthful looking luminosity. Infused with 5% pure vitamin C - to boost luminosity, smooth and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and age spots to even skin tone; a blend of 10% exfoliating fruit AHAs - to boost moisture levels and gently exfoliate resurfacing the complexion to reveal glowing skin; glycolic and lactic acid - to  retexture and renew skin; and pomegranate extract - an anti-aging antioxidant that protects skin.

Rodial Vit C Energising Face Mask - 4 x 20ml - $60 -  Korean bio-cellulose masks chock full of ingredients to reveal brighter, younger looking skin including: vitamin C - boosts luminosity and evens skin tone; vitamin B3 - reduces the appearance of fine lines; amino acids - energizes and smoothes the skin for a youthful looking complexion; hyaluronic acid - increases moisture levels in the skin; and green tea - soothes and calms the complexion.

Rodial Vit C Brightening Cleanser - 135ml - $65 - an intensive, non-abrasive daily gel facial cleanser that improves skin texture and brightens the complexion with a complex combination of vitamin C - brightens and evens skin tone; fruit AHAs - increases moisture absorption and gently exfoliates; glycolic and lactic acid - retextures and renews skin; and blood orange water - antioxidant and anti-free radical to purify pores - for skin that is more even toned and brighter with a more refined complexion providing a youthful glow.

Rodial Vit C Brightening Cleansing Pads - 50 pads - $56 - gives skin a shot of glow serum whilst resurfacing and retexturising the face with deep cleansing pads that brighten skin with a formulation of pure vitamin C - brightens and evens skin tone; 1% fruit AHAs - boosts moisture levels in the skin and gently exfoliates; glycolic and lactic acid - retextures and renews skin; 0.5% salicylic acid - refines pores to reduce and prevent blemishes

Available now at Murale stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -