January 25, 2021

Winter skin must-haves from SkinCeuticals, Bleu Lavande and CeraVe!

Feel like your skin has totally changed on you lately? It's not your imagination - the cold and dry winter weather accelerates water loss from the outermost layers of skin, causing it to become dry and flaky which can also lead to redness and irritation. So if you haven't switched up your daily seasonal skin routine from fall yet - now's the time and here are a few great choices to ensure a hydrated and healthy glow all winter long:

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 - 48ml - $155 - helps restore the skin's external barrier and reinforce its natural self-regeneration while intensely nourishing mature skin to reduce visible signs of premature aging with a formula containing 2% pure ceramides 1 & 3 - synergistically proven to increase hydration and barrier function; 4% natural cholesterol - proven to accelerate barrier recovery in aging skin to improve the appearance of elasticity; and 2% fatty acids - aids in structural integrity of lipids to optimize skin’s overall lipid balance.
 
It has a very unique texture and a little goes a long way - take a bit from the jar and roll it between your fingers to warm it up before applying to the skin - it will soak in like magic!
 
Available from dispensing doctors, medical spas and high-end spas as well as online at skinceuticals.ca.
Bleu Lavande Body Butter
- 160ml - $21 - perfect for dry and very dry skin, it nourishes, soothes and hydrates the skin - even extra dry areas such as elbows, knees and heels - thanks to a soft and creamy gluten free formula containing 99.5% natural origin moisturizing ingredients including shea butter, olive oil and aloe leaf extract along with true lavender essential oil that makes it smell amazing.
 
Available at drug and grocery retailers across Canada and online at bleulavande.com.
CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream
- 85g - $13.99 - protects against and alleviates chapping, cracking and roughness due to dryness while helping replenish the skin's natural protective moisture barrier with a formula containing ceramides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid for healthy, soft looking hands without a greasy feel.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada and online at well.ca.

- Lisamarie -

January 18, 2021

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 -

January 11, 2021

Night time necessities from Dr Teal's, Belif & Quo!

Dr Teal’s Melatonin Sleep Bath and Sleep Soak promotes a better night's sleep thanks to a formula  infused with melatonin - which helps regulate sleep and wake cycles; along with lavender and chamomile essential oils - to help reduce stress and encourage relaxation.
 
Foaming Sleep Bath with Melatonin - 1000ml - $9.99 - transforms your bath into a rejuvenating experience with essential oils to soothe the senses and help provide relief from stress and bubbles to gently cleanse.
 
Pure Epsom Salt Melatonin Sleep Soak - 1.36kg - $9.99 - restores and replenishes with pure, mineral rich epsom salt - eases aches and soreness from muscle pains and an essential oil blend to create a blissful soaking experience that soothes the senses and helps provide relief from stress while helping relieve aches and pains.
 
Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at shoppersdrugmart.ca.
Belif Aqua Bomb Sleeping Mask - 75ml - $45 - with a jelly-pudding texture and a formula containing skin-soothing Scottish heather and ultra-hydrating lady's mantle that locks and seals in explosive, powerful moisture all night long helping you wake up to ultra-hydrated and nourished skin with a dewy, radiant glow.
 
Available at Sephora stores across Canada and online at sephora.ca.
Quo Beauty Sleep Mask - $8.99 - a soft and smooth satin masks that helps block out light and visual distractions - with an elastic band for comfortable, easy fit.
 
Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

- Lisamarie -