Humid weather must-haves from Vichy, Fruits & Passion and Physician's Formula!

Vichy Mineral 89 Probiotic Fractions Regenerating + Repairing Booster - 30ml - $49.95 - works to improve radiance, elasticity and fine lines with a fragrance-free formula of 4% niacinamide, probiotic fractions and Vichy volcanic water. It's not meant to be used all the time but rather during intense periods of stress so that it won't show up on the skin. Humidity tends to make my skin go blotchy and tired looking so this is perfect for it - when humidity is in the forecast I switch out my Mineral 89 Daily Booster for this one!

 

Available at drugstores across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

Alo Fruits & Passion Natural Deodorant - 50g - $9 - in 4 scents: Orange Cantaloupe, Ocean Flower, Pear Peony and Grapefruit Guava - an aluminum-free smooth stick deodorant with a non-whitening, odor-fighting formula that provides 24 hour protection and is even great for sensitive skin. My issue with most  deodorants during humid weather is I feel like the scent goes rancid and it ends up smelling worse then sweat would! No issues with this one - Grapefruit Guava remains regular fruity, not rotten fruity!

Available at Fruits and Passions stores across Canada and online at fruits-passion.com and avon.ca.

Physicians Formula Diamond Mascara - $17.99 - a 5-in-1 clear product that can be used as a primer, mascara, grow gel, hair gel or false lash top coat - designed to condition and provide a natural yet polished look to lashes and brows with an ultra-nourishing formula containing lash strengthening peptides, soothing mineral water, nourishing vitamin E and real diamond dust! that primes, conditions, grooms and tames. It only took the first day of humid weather this year and the raccoon eyes I came out of it with to realize that clear mascara was going to be my best friend this summer - and that little bit of shimmer you get from the diamond dust in this one makes me feel fancy!

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Summer essentials you can feel good about from Tarte, Green Beaver and Native!

Keep your foundation from sliding off your face and look less shiny:

 

Tarte Shape Tape Setting Powder - $41 - a loose powder that absorbs oil and mattifies as it diffuses light for radiant-looking skin while blurring fine lines and imperfections and preventing flashback. The netted sifter dispenses the perfect amount of powder and eliminates mess -  and it even comes with a puff if you like that kind of thing (I prefer my brush). The formula includes Amazonian Clay - to absorb excess oil; Vitamin C - to brighten; and Mineral Pigments - to blur. It even comes in a Translucent Tan-Deep shade if you want to add some colour!

 

Like to travel with your powder? It also comes in a perfectly portable 4g mini size for $18.

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

Sun protection that's good for your skin:

 

Green Beaver Natural Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 - 90ml - $24.99 - a 100% natural mineral sunscreen that is hypoallergenic, non-greasy and hydrates and nourishes skin, like a lotion, so not only does it protect skin from the sun, it also makes it better! The best part is the non-whitening formula infused with Canadian-grown organic raspberry extract which is rich in natural antioxidants that is water and sweat resistant up to 80 minutes and reef friendly.

 

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

Summer doesn't have to stink:

 

Native Deodorant - 75g - $18.99 - with an aluminum-free formula containing naturally derived ingredients, with effective long-lasting odour protection and some really nice scents including Lavender & Rose; coconut & Vanilla; Cucumber & Mint; Eucalyptus & Mint; and Citrus & Herbal Musk. I found the price a little scary at first but if I think of how many terrible smelling natural deodorants that I have tried (and not worked) - a bit extra for one that does is worth it!

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

The last 2 products are part of an excellent new initiative: Thoughtful Choices at Shoppers Drug Mart - which is a curated range of products meant to help make it easier for you to shop consciously. All products with this seal are (at a minimum): Cruelty-free; Paraben, phthalate, SLS/SLES, formaldehyde, BPA & aluminum salts-free; and mindful of our planet. Just look for the Thoughtful Choices seal when you shop to discover all of them! 

 

BTW, I feel like if Shoppers carried Tarte, due to the brands philosophies and ingredient non-no's, it would also qualify for that program - so you can feel good about that purchase too!

- Lisamarie -

Social distancing can only go so far so up your no-odour game with No Pong and Perspirex!

No Pong All Natural Anti Odourant - 35g - $9.95 - an extremely effective, all-natural deodorant made in Canada that keeps you fresh for up to 12 hours. Containing baking soda, coconut oil, corn starch, beeswax and a bunch of wonderful certified organic essential oils that makes it smell wonderful including: lemongrass, orange sweet, vanilla oleoresin, cedarwood and geranium.

I've never used a cream deodorant before so that part took some getting used to - just think of it as a moisturizer for your armpits and it just takes the tiniest amount to work.

Keep in mind that it's a deodorant not an antiperspirant so it's not going to keep you from sweating - although it is my understanding that after using it consistently you will eventually start sweating less. 

Available at nopong.ca.

Perspirex Comfort Extra Effective Antiperspirant - 25ml - $17.99 -with a fragrance-free formula that contains ingredients to hydrate the skin for extra skin comfort while also being clinically proven to provide extra effective protection against sweat for 2-3 days.

It's easy to use, just apply at night every few days to completely dry, unbroken skin and let it fully dry - no need to reapply in the morning.

Available at Familiprix, Jean Coutu, London Drugs and select Guardian, IDA and Value Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at farleyco.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Feel dry and fresh naturally with Live Clean Natural Deodorant!

Live Clean Natural Deodorant - $7.99 - in 3 scents: Sparkling Citrus, Cool & Fresh, Powder Clean as well as a Fragrance Free option - feature  99% naturally derived ingredients that go on dry and offer freshness, comfort and odour control without any whiteness, residue or harmful ingredients.

With a unique, aluminum free formula that combines baking soda and corn starch - to neutralize and combat odour, soothing aloe, vitamin E and is enriched with certified organic parsley, rosemary and sage to leave underarms conditioned and fresh all day.

And as with all Live Clean products, is free from aluminum, propylene glycol, phthalates, parabens, silicone, phosphates, triclosan and petrolatum.

Available now at Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart and Loblaws stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Jason Dry Spray Deodorant

Jason Dry Spray Deodorant - 113ml - $14.99 - in 2 light scents: Soft Rose and Fresh Cucumber - in air-propelled sprays that go on dry with no wet feeling or residue on skin or clothes and deliver clinically tested 24 hour odour protection.

Of course what's really great is what it doesn't contain - no aluminum, butane, parabens, phthalates, artificial colours or artificial fragrances - just fresh, light, powerful protection - just what we need on these hot, sticky summer days!

Available at Whole Foods, Loblaws, well.ca and natural grocers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirant - a hot weather essential!

If there's one thing that we can't do without these days it's antiperspirant! My biggest complaint with the usual cream/gel formulas, when it's this hot and humid they just don't dry after you apply them which leaves you with gross, sticky armpits! Making the perfect antiperspirant choice for hot sticky days to be:

Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirant - 107g - $5.99 - goes on instantly dry with no visible residue for a cleaner feel and 48-hour odour protection while providing all the care of Dove for softer, smoother underarms thanks to the brand’s signature ¼ moisturizing technology.

It comes in 2 new scents: Soothing Chamomile - an elegant soothing citrus scent with notes of orange blossom, chamomile and and delicate lily of the valley and Unscented - with a scent free, hypo-allergenic formula - and still available in Original - a floral powdery fragrance with notes of jasmine and rose, Beauty Finish - an elegant and sophisticated scent with notes of water lily, freesia and jasmine, Cool Essentials - a blend of cucumber and green tea notes and Revive - a pomegranate and lemon verbena scent.

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

- Lisamarie -

Your fave products sized to travel from Weleda, Avon Anew, Tweezerman and Sephora!

Weleda Travel Sized Beauty Essentials - with 4 essentials that will help you stay naturally beautiful:
Everon Lip Balm - 4.8g - $10 - keeps lips soft and healthy with rose flower wax, vanilla planifolia and shea butter.
Wild Rose Deodorant  - 30ml - $13.25 - an aluminum salt free way to eliminate unwanted bacteria with organic wild rose and organic orange blossom.
Skin Food - 30ml - $4.50 - a nourishing whole body cream with sunflower seed oil, pansy extract and rosemary leaf oil - perfect after a shower or a day in the sun.
Lavender Relaxing Body Oil - 10ml - $4.50 - with a calming blend of lavender oil, sweet almond fruit extract and sesame oil that restores essential moisture balance to soften skin and melt away the stresses of the day.

Available now at amazon.ca, well.ca, Whole Foods Markets and select independent natural health shops across Canada.

Avon Anew Clean Mini Cleansers - 30ml - $6 - available are: Cream Cleanser & Mask for normal/dry skin - restores moisture to dry skin; Rich Cleansing Foam for normal/combination skin - balances skin by removing oil without stripping moisture; Gel Cleanser for oily/combination skin - helps eliminate excess oil for a shine-free look; Daily Scrub - exfoliates to visibly improve texture; Cleansing Water - cleanses, hydrates and tones with no water needed; and Toner - to condition skin.

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

Tweezerman Brush IQ Mini Face Contour Brush Set - $45 - a must have set made with DuPont Natrafil filaments that feel like and perform better than natural hair fibers that includes a Mini Pointed Foundation Brush - glides around the natural curves of the face for precise coverage, Mini Contour Foundation Brush - with a unique angle that allows for seamless blending along the angles of the face making it perfect for blending and contour lines and a Blending Foundation Sponge - for flawless foundation application and fool proof blending - that work together or separately to help you achieve a perfectly sculpted makeup look and flawlessly contour the face.

Available online at www.tweezerman.ca.

Sephora Confetti Set of 5 Mini Sponges - $15 - contains 5 uniquely shaped makeup sponges uniquely designed to buff into the smallest corners of the face, or apply a full face of foundation depending on the desired effect. They work well with liquids, powders, creams, and mineral pigments to provide sheer, buildable coverage. Each sponge allows for both detailed application - such as concealing and blending in hard to reach places - and smoothing and buffing product all over the forehead, cheeks, and chin.

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirant!

I was so not a fan of spray antiperspirants of days gone by, they were sticky, stinky and single handedly killed off the ozone layer (okay, I made that part up) - basically, they really sucked... that is until I discovered:

Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirant - 107g - $5.99 - in 4 scents: Revive - pomegranate combined with zesty lemon verbena; Cool Essentials - a blend of green tea and cucumber; Original - jasmine and rose; and Beauty Finish - water lily, freesia and jasmine - that go on instantly dry with no sticky feel or residue, have the Dove 1/4 moisturizers so underarms feel soft and smooth and offer 48 hours of dryness protection.

What I really appreciate about a spray is how easy it is to apply when your shirt is already on - mornings are not my best time and I often find myself applying deodorant after my (black) shirt is already on my body - and if you've ever tried to navigate a stick of deodorant through a neck or arm hole without hitting the shirt and making a (white) mess, then you know exactly what I'm talking about!

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

- Lisamarie -

Now everything smells great with anti-perspirants from Degree, Secret and Dove!

Degree Motionsense Berry Cool Invisible Anti-Perspirant - 48g - $2.99 - it's a fruit bowel in your armpits with the scent of wild English strawberries and red raspberries are highlighted with notes of sparkling orange, juicy red apple, vanilla and pink grapefruit - contains Motionsense technology which responds directly to movement, so the more you move, the more it protects!

Secret Hawaii Citrus Breeze Antiperspirant/Deodorant - 45g - $4.99 - with 48 hour odour protection in an invisible solid and a wonderful fresh summer scent that will take you on a mental vacation to the islands even if you can't go on a real one! The scent is also available in a Body Spray for your fragrance layering pleasure!

Dove Go Sleeveless Soothing Chamomile Anti-Perspirant - 45g - $4.99 - notes of fragrant orange flower, dewy rose, soothing chamomile blossoms and delicate lily of the valley open up the fragrance while a sparkling splash of citrus and aldehyde notes brighten up the aromatic scent. With an improved formula that includes NutriumMoisture - a rich blend of moisture-rich nutrients naturally found in your skin, to effectively nourish deep down - for 48-hour odour and wetness protection as well as softer, smoother armpits in just 3 days.

All are available now at drug, grocery and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Layer your way to beautiful and fragrant skin with Weleda Wild Rose!

Layering products not only makes your skin feel great, it's also the perfect way to help a scent last longer. Some people like to layer products that are the same scent as their fragrance but I prefer to use products that compliment it  - and since the body lotions and washes in fragrance lines tend to be overpriced and rarely seem to be of very good quality, I'd rather go with products that specialize in body care like the ones from Weleda:

Weleda Wild Rose Creamy Body Wash - 200ml - $15 - a moisture-rich cleanser with a hopelessly romantic aroma that harmonizes your skin and tantalizes your senses. With organic rosehip seed oil which is highly concentrated with deeply moisturizing essential fatty acids that nourish your skin to a velvety smooth finish. Along with gentle vegetable-based cleansers that cleanse and soften the skin without synthetic detergents. Rich in vitamins A & E and potent antioxidants, skin soaks up the unique skin-replenishing nutrients and feels smooth, revitalized and looks as good as it smells.

Weleda Wild Rose Pampering Body Lotion - 200ml - $20 - a nourishing lotion for normal to dry skin, that stimulates the skin’s regenerative processes and helps maintain natural elasticity to leave skin feeling silky smooth and supple. Formulated with precious kernel extract from wild crafted Rosa Mosqueta, which is rich in skin-nourishing polyunsaturated fatty acids, moisturizing organic jojoba oil and witch hazel water to noticeably smooth skin. With a delicate floral scent from organic Rosa Damascena that calms and refreshes.

Weleda Wild Rose Body Oil  - 100ml - $30 - a luxurious body oil for skin that is rendered lusciously supple and protected from skin-damaging free radicals and environmental influences by the essential fatty acids antioxidants and vitamins A and E that are highly concentrated in the organic rosehip seed oil. Also contains organic rose flower oil - prized for its harmonizing aroma therapeutic properties that promote inner balance and relaxation along with a base of organic jojoba seed oil that ensures this blend is easily absorbed, keeping skin soft to the touch with a radiant glow. 

Weleda Wild Rose Deodorant - 100ml - $21 - an effective, non-aerosol spray that eliminates the sources of unpleasant body odour and leaves a luxurious floral aroma. Contains organic rose leaf extract which has mildly astringent properties to refresh and tone your skin while cleansing away impurities. With no risky antiperspirants such as aluminum salts, your body’s natural detoxification process is supported while bacteria that cause unpleasant odours are neutralized. Every spray throughout your day makes you feel as fresh and smell as beautiful as a wild rose.                  

Available at Whole Foods Market and natural independent health food stores across Canada as well as online at www.weleda.ca, and www.well.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Lady Speed Stick Nutra-Skin keeps you dry AND moisturized - crazy right?!?

After the crappiest winter ever I don't think there is a single part of my body that isn't totally dry, flaky and looking like every bit of moisture has been sucked out of it! And while slathering on moisturizer of some sort from head to toe is a normal daily thing, does anyone ever really think about armpits needing moisture too?! They do and you can get it easily at the same time you are applying your antiperspirant with:

Lady Speed Stick Nutra-Skin Antiperspirant - $2.99 - in both a solid and roll-on with an invisible formula that contains over 30% skin conditioning agents including Vitamin E to nourish your delicate underarm skin but still with extra-effective 24 hour wetness protection so there is no need to sacrifice the protection you need and expect from your anti-perspirant.

I must admit that deodorant is not something I generally put a lot of thought into buying I usually just go with whatever is priced right and sounds like it would smell good and even by this criteria, the Lady Speed Stick Nutra-Skin would still probably end up in my cart - the price is totally reasonable and it has a fresh new scent that reminds me of apples. Everything stays dry and stink-free and at the same time it really does feel like it's adding moisture to my armpits which I didn't know they needed until I started doing it!

For more info go to www.ladyspeedstick.ca and be sure to check out the special offer on SnapSaves - www.snapsaves.com/LadySpeedStickNutraSkin.

- Lisamarie -

Get natural protection with deodorants from Soapwalla and Bella Vita!

I've been big on natural products for the face for a long time now but until these deodorants crossed my desk, I had never even considered going natural for the armpits...

Soapwalla Deodorant Cream - 60ml - $12.99 - this powerful, all-natural deodorant cream utilizes superfine vegetable powders, clays and lavender, peppermint and tea tree essential oils to absorb moisture, inhibit bacteria and ensure a long-lasting and highly effective experience. With a frosting-like consistency that ensures effortless manual application and quick absorption.

Available at www.freshfaced.ca.

Bella Vita Formidable Deodorant - 30ml - $12 - a 97% natural, aluminum and alcohol-free, non-pore clogging cream that is so gentle, it's ideal for delicate, sensitive skin - even for after chemotherapy, electrolysis or laser hair removal. The formula contains the healing and protection of propolis - a miraculous blend of bee secretions, pollen and tree resin - created by the bees to protect their hives from infection so that's got to be good for the pits!

Available at The Big Carrot.

I like the idea in theory, but honestly having to rub a cream manually into my armpits kind of grossed me out. I know I shouldn't look at it any differently then using body cream on any other part of my body but there you are, my weirdness knows no bounds... The products themselves smell good and worked just fine, another delivery method and I'd be all over them!

- Lisamarie -

Pamper yourself from head to toe with Dove! Contest!

Your Dove prize smorgesborg starts off with my current fave: with unique ¼ moisturizers and vitamins E and F, Dove Go Sleeveless Beauty Finish Anti-Persperiant goes beyond 24-hour odour and wetness protection to give you softer, smoother underarm skin in just 5 days. Good-bye sleeves. Hello beautiful underarms! 

I've been doing the Dove 5 Day Challenge and have been loving it so I am especially excited to hook you up with a year’s supply of it!

And since just giving you a bunch of anti-persperiant didn't seem like much of a prize Dove was generous to offer up a whole bunch more including:

Shower yourself with moisture with two new delicious scented Dove Purely Pampering Body Washes - you'll never want to leave the shower!

And of course we don't want to neglect your tresses and you need help  for your colour to stay vibrant for as long as possible which will be much easier with the complete Dove Colour Care line including shampoo, conditioner, daily treatment conditioner and leave-in conditioner. All containing Vibrant Colour Lock - a combination of Micromoisture Serum, Fibre Actives and sunscreen filter specially developed for coloured hair. These ingredients deeply nourish hair, keeping it feeling healthy and your colour full of vibrancy and luminosity to leave you with that "just coloured" feeling for longer!

Think this sounds like a life, skin and hair changing prize and want it? Then read on...

This contest is open to all our Canadian followers and it's very easy to enter, just leave a comment letting us know that you follow through Google Friend Connect or Facebook Networked Blogs (if you aren't a follower you can do that now - sign up buttons are in the right sidebar).

1 entry for following and letting us know which Dove product is your all time favourite, a memorable Dove moment or anything Dove related that you would like to share! Please also leave your e-mail so we can find you if you win! 

And for extra entries: 

Follow @BeautyCrazedCan on Twitter and tweet the contest.
Follow @DoveCanada on Twitter and tweet the contest. 

If you prefer not to leave your info on a public post, please leave a post saying you want to enter and then e-mail your info to info@beautycrazed.ca, please put "Dove Contest" in the subject line. Remember to leave the post or you name won't actually end up in the draw! Winner to be decided by random drawing and you have until May 24th to enter. Good Luck!

- Lisamarie -

Mean Stinks - and thanks to Secret Clincal Fearlessly Fresh, you don't have to!

Secret Clinical Fearlessly Fresh  - 45g - $10.99 - offers clinically proven, extra-effective wetness protection with odour-fighting capsules that absorb odour all day to keep you smelling clean and fresh and moisturizing ingredients to keep your skin soft.

Named by the Secret Facebook fans, Fearlessly Fresh is part of Secret's ongoing commitment to support fearless women and they have partnered with MuchMusic and MTV to give young women the courage to prevent mean behaviour before it starts. Together, they’re teaming up to empower girls to be fearless and stand up against what stinks: bullying.

MuchMusic VJ Phoebe Dykstra and MTV host Aliya-Jasmine Sovani have also teamed up to help young women stand up against bullying. Both women will be featured in new anti-bullying segments on their respective networks and Facebook pages, demonstrating the positive power of taking action against bullies.

“Whether it’s face-to-face, text-to-text or Facebook-to-Facebook, bullying stinks,” says Sovani. “Most people regret being a bully, so just don’t do it! Be the nice girl instead, be the cool chick that steps in to help.”

Be sure to visit visit the new Secret Mean Stinks Facebook experience to see what role they can play in ending mean behaviour, learn about the different types of bullies, take the drama-free pledge, take the Mean Stinks pinky swear to swear off bullying, and more at: http://www.facebook.com/meanstinks

Fragrant Friday - Secret Scent Expressions Va Va Vanilla

When the weather gets especially humid I have to stop wearing perfume because my body chemistry does something weird and everything just turns nasty on me! Of course humid weather is not the time I want to be fragrance free, the subway is a stinky enough experience in the summer without me adding to it so I go for traditional scent alternatives like a fragranced deodorant! Knowing my love for all things sweet, it won't surprise you to know that my pick right now is:

Secret Scent Expressions Antiperspirant/Deodorant in Va Va Vanilla - $4.29 - it's sweet without being sickly sweet and it has the necessary wetness and odour protection which is vital on humid days! There is also a matching Secret Scent Expressions Va Va Vanilla Body Spray - 89ml - $4.29 - perfect for spritzing on before the subway ride home!

If vanilla isn't your thing check out the Secret Fresh Effects line - same wetness protection with an Orange Blossom Verbena scent that is wonderfully crisp, Spring Cotton which is very subtle and Freshwater Orchid if you prefer a floral.

- Lisamarie -

Avene does your body good with the new Essential Body Care line!

Avene understands that the skin on the body can also be sensitive and require special care so ta da! - here's a line of products containing Avene Thermal Spring Water to sooth and heal dry, irritated and sensitive skin. Included in the line is:

Moisturizing Body Lotion - 200ml - $25.50 - offers moisturizing care for normal to dry sensitive skin, it contains naturally active Avene Thermal Spring Water for an immediate soothing and anti-irritant effect; glycerin to moisturize and restore skin's water content; and safflower, sesame and coconut oils to protect skin and make it soft, supple and comfortable. You'll also love that it's paraben free and comes in a handy pump bottle!

Body Oil - 200ml - $29.50 - offers gentle nourishing care for dry to very dry sensitive skin, it contains naturally active Avene Thermal Spring Water for an immediate soothing and anti-irritant effect; avocado oil and calendula extract to make skin supple, soft and comfortable; and vitamins A & E for care and protection against free radicals. In a preservative free formula that comes in convenient pump bottle it can be used on damp skin or added to bath water.

Gentle Body Scrub - 200ml - $29.50 - gentle softening care for sensitive skin with micro beads to provide mechanical exfoliation; naturally active Avene Thermal Spring Water for an immediate soothing and anti-irritant effect; and sodium salicylate for a gentle peeling effect that provides dead cell elimination.

Regulating Deodorant Care Roll-On - 50ml - $15 - deodorant care for sensitive skin that is alcohol and preservative free with natural based ingredients that neutralize the fatty acids responsible for perspiration odours. Contains naturally active Avene Thermal Spring Water to soften the skin; and spherulites - which gradually release the deodorant ingredient to the skin's surface.

I have personally been loving the body oil in my bath - my eczema has been acting up lately and the oil does an excellent job of soothing and moisturizing my skin and making me look a lot less scaly! It also smells amazing!

- Lisamarie -

Dove ClearTone - beauty benefits for your underarm skin!

Dove ClearTone Anti-Perspirant - 45g - $3.99 - is the first and only anti-perspirant designed to reduce red and dark marks as well as even skin tone thanks to Calendula, Sunflower Seed Extracts and unique moisturizers that help accelerate the natural skin renewal process. On top of that, you can also expect all the usual things you would expect from a Dove anti-perspirant including: 24-hour odor & wetness protection; care for delicate underarm skin with Dove ¼ moisturizers; and alleviating the formation of white marks on clothing.

Strangely, I don't think about my armpits a whole lot and never stopped to consider how drying shaving must be for them - since you (probably) don't actually moisturize them, your anti-perspirant might as well do that job too!  I really have noticed a difference in how my armpit skin feels since using Dove - it used to be that after I shaved them in the shower and put anti-perspirant on afterwards it would sting, now everything just feels nice, normal and comfortable!

It comes in 2 scents:

Skin Renew Invisible Solid – Light floral notes of violet, lilac and rose with vanilla musk
Sheer Touch Invisible Solid – Light citrus notes with hints of almond and coconut milk

Dove Clear Tone must think American's are especially dry, not to mention sweaty - you get a bigger size of the Invisible Solid - 74g - $4.99 - as well as a clinical strength option:

Clinical Protection Renew – 48g - $7.99 - Offers prescription strength wetness protection with the maximum level of active ingredients (20%) available without a prescription.

No word yet on whether/if Canada will also be getting it so stay tuned.

Available now at your local drug, mass and grocery store.

- Lisamarie -

Spruce up the boy with products from NeoStrata, Viktor & Rolf and Dove!

According to a recent study by The NPD Group, men are outshopping Canadian women as far as the apparel sector goes. As a matter of fact, the men's sector was the only one to show any growth (up 3%) at the end of last year, while women's apparel declined (down 4%). All I know is that my husband isn't contributing to these growing numbers at all - his clothes would literally have to fall apart into pieces before it would even occur to him to buy more.

I know the market for men's beauty (grooming) products is also growing and as a result, more and more companies are putting out products specifically for men. And just remember the benefit to your man having his own products - he'll stop stealing yours! There is nothing worse then opening up your expensive moisturizer and finding a big hunk of it gone with his fingermarks and stubble left behind!

Here are some products the man is sure to love:

What's great about this new line from NeoStrata Men is it's very simple and precise - 4 products if he wants to use the whole collection, 3 of which can be used day and night - or if he's concerned with signs of aging, just throw in the Anti-Aging Cream as his night cream - easy-peasy!

NeoStrata Men Gel Cleanser - 150ml - $26.75 - cleanses and refreshes in one step without drying out the skin - with 4% glycolic acid - great for removing the build-up of dead cells on the skin's surface which helps minimize ingrown hairs.

This is perfect for my husband as his skin tends to be oily and is prone to break-outs - the glycolic acid is great for this skin type as well as the whole ingrown hair thing.

NeoStrata Men Soothing Moisturizer - 50ml - $29 - improves hydration by 40% in as little as 30 minutes after application - soothes freshly shaved skin while providing instant and long lasting hydration while providing anti-redness and anti-stinging properties.

NeoStrata Men Eye Contour Anti-Aging Gel - 10ml - $32 - reduces fine lines, wrinkles and promotes skin firmness while moisturizing.

This is my husband's absolute favourite product from the line and I'll tell you why - the roller ball applicator. While women know that a roller ball is awesome way to eliminate puffiness, my husband sees it as the ultimate tool for a guy who is usually too lazy to apply an eye product - two quick rolls and he is done!

NeoStrata Men Anti-Aging Cream - 50ml - $47 - reduces fine lines and wrinkles while promoting firmness and improving skin tone and texture and eliminating shine.

Available now at drugstores including Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall and Pharmaprix.

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb - 50ml EDT - $75, 90ml EDT - $99 - is born of the incendiary encounter between two accords with virtually opposing tones: the first is irresistibly addictive, blending a heart of incandescent spices - chilli and saffron - with the all-masculine roundness of elather and tobacco, along with the distinguished brute strength of vetiver. The second is explosive, busing fresh zesty notes of bergamot and grapefruit, while cold spices - elemi and pink pepper - leave the mark of their icy bite.

Touted as a "weapon of mass seduction" this is sure to get the boy smelling great, and even if he doesn't usually like to wear fragrance, he has to love the grenade bottle and want to pull the "pin"!

Available now exclusively at The Bay.

Dove Men+Care is offering some new scents in their lineup:

Body & Face Wash - 400ml - $5.99 - in Clean Defense for oil buildup and Fresh Awake for energizing scent - both contain micromoisture technology developed coat the body to hydrate the skin from head to toe and ensure skin feels moisturized and clean.


Aqua Impact Anti-Perspirant - 76g - $5.99, Aqua Impact Deodorant - 85g - $5.99 - for an intense blast of freshness that lasts throughout the day.

Available now at drug, grocery and mass retailers.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Degree with motionSense!

I know fall is a strange time of year to become enamored of an anti-perspirant - for most people it's a summer thing - but come fall I seem to become a much smellier person - I'll blame it on all the wool!

Degree Women Expert Protection with motionSense - 48g - $3.99 and Degree Women Clinical with motionSense - 48g - $8.99 - have become my new fall faves and have made me a much more pleasant (smelling) person to be around! Basically how this motionSense thing works is not only does it activate with moisture but also with movement - little motion activated micro-capsules sit on the surface of the skin, once friction takes place at the underarm, the capsules break and release little bursts of freshness throughout the day - how cool is that!?! If you think about how much you move it makes sense to have this kind of back up system, I mean how long can the scent in your anti-perspirant possibly last after you put it on but when you have it refreshing itself throughout the day, it gives you another level of protection against being stinky - the people you travel home on the subway with thank you for it!

Both types come in two scents: Active Clean and Fresh Energy and I will admit to being partial to the Fresh Energy scent which I think smells, well fresher!

Check them out for yourself at food, mass and drug stores everywhere!

- Lisamarie -

New and Notable at Shoppers Drug Mart - Vichy, Nicole by OPI, L'Oréal and Biotherm!

Vichy Purete Thermale Waterproof Eye Make-up Remover for Sensitive Eyes - 150ml - $19.95 - instantly removes even the most resistant waterproof eye makeup while leaving lashes feeling protected. Strengthens lashes after each use while limiting lash loss with Arginine and Turine. Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers and is paraben free and hypoallergenic.

Vichy Homme Hydra Mag C+ Anti-Fatigue Hydrating Care Face + Eyes - 50ml - $30 - with Vitamin C & Magnesium to fight daily aggressors and Dextran Mag to help promote micro-circulation and decongestion

Nicole by OPI Justin Bieber Mini Hit Makers - $14.99 - 4 x 3.75ml in: I'm A Belieber - purple, One Less Lonely Glitter - purple glitter, Give Me The First Dance - silver glitter, Prized Possession Purple - purple frost

L'Oréal One Sweep Sculpting Duo - $17.99 - colour and contour in one sweep! In four shades: Poppy, Nectar, Flush, Posh

L'Oréal Colour Riche Le Gloss - $12.49 - contains Omega 3, Argan Oil and Vitamin E for lips that are soft, supple and incredibly moisturized. Comes in: Mystic Mauve, Violet Attitude, Chocolate Obsession, Red Ravishing, Plum Rush, Nude Touch, Baby Blossom, naturally Nude, Saucy Mauve, Blushing Berry

Biotherm Scented Deodorant - 75ml - $21 - Limited Edition - Eau Pure, Eau D'Energie, Eau Vitaminee, Eau de Paradis

Biotherm Shower Gel - 400ml pump - $25 - Limited Edition - in the same scents as the deodorants

- Lisamarie -