Moisturize and protect from head to toe with Eucerin!

The most common excuse I hear for people not applying sunscreen is that it's too much bother to apply both a moisturizer and a sunscreen - now thanks to the Eucerin Daily Protection line there are no more excuses - with moisturizers for both face and body with sunscreen built right in!

Eucerin Daily Protection Moisturizing Face Lotion SPF 30 - 59ml - $15.49 - with a fast-absorbing, non-greasy, non-comedogenic formula to moisturize and protect skin from daily sun exposure with gentle broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 30 that helps defend against long-term sun damage and provides 24-hour skin moisturization.

Eucerin Daily Protection Moisturizing Body Lotion SPF 15 - 500ml - $15.99 - with a non-greasy formula that moisturizes and protects skin from daily sun exposure with broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 15 to help protect the skin from sunburn and provides 24-hour skin moisturization.

This is a great everyday body moisturizer for short periods outside but if you are going to be out in the direct sun, like at the beach, you'll need your sunscreen with an SPF 30 at least!

Both are dermatologist recommended, fragrance free and great for all skin types, even sensitive!

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

- Lisamarie -

Winter feet find relief with Clarins, Eucerin, Gold Bond, Dr. Teal's and MICRO Pedi!

I can't understand why cold weather is so hard on my feet, unlike the the other seasons I wear some sort of socks or stockings everyday and have the extra protection of boots and yet this is the time of year that my feet look the worst! Luckily I have a sure-fire solution to dry, yukky feet - cotton socks over a thick layer of foot cream left on overnight. And here are best ones I've found to use:

Clarins Foot Beauty Treatment Cream - 125ml - $37 -  offers soothing relief for tired feet with a formula that helps relieve swelling and fatigue with arnica extract; smoothes away roughness with virgin cashew nut oil and shea butter; purifies with essential oil of thyme; and strengthens and beautifies nails with myrrh.

Available at Clarins counters across Canada.

Eucerin Smoothing Foot Crème - 50 ml -$13.99 - with a non-greasy, light formula containing 10% Urea, Lactic Acid and Glycerin to intensively moisturize and replenish the skin of rough and chapped feet with scales, calluses and cracks.

Available at major drug, pharmacy and mass merchandise stores across Canada

Gold Bond Ultimate Intense Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream - 96g - $13.99 - a fragrance free, non-greasy textured cream that reduces discomfort, irritation, dryness and redness offering a noticeable improvement in skin moisturization in just 1 hour thanks to 7 moisturizers, 3 vitamins and aloe as well as white petrolatum cream that not only seals in moisture but also protects dry, cracked skin as it heals.

Available at drug and grocery stores across Canada.

Dr. Teal’s Foot Care Gift Set - $9 - includes Eucalyptus Spearmint Epsom Salt Foot Scrub and Soothing Foot Cream - that smells just like a candy cane along with a double ended pedicure tool - makes a perfect gift when you are trying tell the ones you love - hey, your feet are gross, do something about them!

Available at Walmart. 

The cream trick works even better if you get rid of the dry, rough bit first with:

Emjoi The MICRO Pedi - $49.99 - an innovative pedicure device created to easily remove, dry, rough and callused skin from the feet in seconds! With two interchangeable rollers: a pink one that's coarse for dry skin; and a blue roller that's extra-coarse for extra exfoliating for the rougher areas of the feet.

You will especially love it if you hate those metal scrapers they use at the spa - there is absolutely no chance of cutting your skin with this baby! It's super quick to use, just a couple of minutes and you're done - but I admit it, the best part is watching the flakes of dry skin fall from the roller to the floor, like a dry scaly snake shedding it's gross rough skin!

And if your boy has a problem with stealing your stuff, you'll be happy to know that there's also a MICRO Pedi Man so tell him to get his own!

Score your own at Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall, London Drugs, Personal Edge or online at:  www.micropedi.ca

- Lisamarie - 

Nighttime skin helpers from Vichy, Eucerin and Odacité!

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Night Spa - 75ml - $44 - a unique moisturizing gel-cream sleeping mask that spends the night soaking your skin with a combination of 15 mineral rich Vichy Thermal Spa Water, Aquabioryl, a hydration booster and the formula is enriched with reconstructing plant oils.

What's fun about it is that you can use it 2 ways: as a mask - first apply a thick layer to face and neck, it smells great so close your eyes and breathe it in and let it sit for 10-15 minutes on your skin then gently massage any excess into the skin or wipe off with a cotton pad; or use it as a regular night cream and apply a thin layer to the face and neck.

Either way you will wake up with silky smooth skin that looks and feels refreshed!

Available at drugstores across Canada.

Eucerin Hyal-Urea Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream - 50ml - $19.50 - offers intensive overnight moisturization for very dry skin that reduces the look of deep wrinkles and replenishes the skin's moisture barrier with a quick absorbing, fragrance free formula of 5% urea, hyaluronic acid and ceramide-3.

Love it? You'll be happy to know that the line also has a day cream with similar benefits.

Available at mass and drug stores across Canada.

Odacité Night Time Antioxidants Repair Serum - 60ml - $120 - great for all all skin types including sensitive to stimulate, repair and tighten skin with high concentrations of fresh and clinically proven anti-aging ingredients fight free radical damage to reverse signs of aging while you sleep

Maximizes skin’s natural night repair cycle by allowing you skin to breath and contains high levels of natural vitamin E to promote healing; MSM which stimulates collagen synthesis; and hyaluronic acid to plump fine lines and wrinkles.

And don't feel like you have to give up your favourite night cream if you don't want to - because it's a serum and very light it can easily be layered under other products! Either way you'll wake up with skin that is deeply nourished and replenished!

Available online at www.odacite.com or at The Detox Market - www.thedetoxmarket.com

- Lisamarie -

Gentle cleansers to love from Neutrogena, Eucerin and Astara!

Tired of having sensitive skin that requires you to to use such a mild cleanser that your skin never feels clean? Here are 3 cleansers that will actually clean without the irritation on even the babiest of faces!

Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Foaming Daily Cleanser - 354ml - $10.99 - the paraben, soap and dye-free  formula features a unique polymer that binds surfactants together so they don't penetrate the skin eliminating the potential for irritation and resulting in an super gentle cleansing experience while still thoroughly removing excess oil, dirt and even makeup without stripping and damaging - to leave skin looking clean and healthy.

The formula feels nice, lathers well but doesn't take off heavy duty makeup so if you are using waterproof, be prepared to have to use something additional to get that off. Love the pump dispenser - I wish all cleansing products did this!

Available at food, drug and mass merchandisers across Canada.

Eucerin DermatoCLEAN Mild Cleansing Lotion - 200ml - $10.25 - with a rich, non-drying fragrance and colour-free formula designed for dry and sensitive skin that soothes and softens the skin through moisturization which removes daily impurities without stripping skin of moisture - contains APG complex, Gluco-Glycercol and Hyaluronic Acid.

I like using a rich formula at night to help me get rid of the day's foundation and this one does a wonderful job without ever making me feel like all of my skin's moisture has gone down the drain along with the dirt and makeup!

Available at mass merchandise stores and pharmacies across Canada, including Shoppers Drug Mart, Pharmacie Jean-Coutu, Uniprix and Familiprix.

Astara Skin Care Botanical Cleansing Gele  - 180ml - $38.50 - nourishes skin and gently removes impurities with a fruity formula that de-stresses your skin and helps maintain optimal hydration. Aloe vera and algae extract are combined with lemongrass and lavender to smooth and soften the skin. 

You can even use it to effectively remove eye makeup without uncomfortable stinging or is ideal for shaving because it's infused with healing herbs that prevent razor burn, while the all-natural oils soften and re-hydrate the complexion.

I love a cleansing gel as part of my morning routine and especially love this one's delicious scent - my only complaint would be that it's pretty pricey considering the small size!


Available at eBeauty.ca.

- Lisamarie -

GlossyBox celebrates turning one with a GlossyLove Box!

Hard to believe that it's already been a year and GlossyBox knows that the best way to celebrate is with a pretty box full of luscious products, including: Givenchy Gloss Interdit No. 3 Coral Frenzy, Essence Quattro Eyeshadow, Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Treatment, Anatomicals You need A Blooming Shower! Rose and Jasmine Body Cleanser, Eucerin Hyal-Urea Anti-Wrinkle Day/Night Cream Sachet Duo, Crabtree & Evelyn Tarocco Orange Eucalyptus & Sage Ultra-Moistrizing Hand Therapy Sachet and, what's a party without cake, a Glossybox Cupcake Kit!

The mixture of products is what tickles me about these boxes - the Givenchy Gloss is a perfect spring shade and the small size makes it perfect for the tiniest of bags, you can't have enough Biore Pore Strips and then I get to try new brands like the Anatomicals Shower Gel and the Macadamia Oil and I always love to discover a new citrus scented product like the Crabtree & Evelyn Hand Cream!

With various other sample boxes coming and going it's nice to see Glossybox is still here and intends to stay!

If you haven't had your Glossybox experience yet, it's time to get yourself signed up - go to http://www.glossybox.ca to join in on the fun!

- Lisamarie -

Dry, itchy skin is banished with Eucerin! Win the Calming collection and a $50 Visa gift card! Contest!

Hands down, the worst thing about winter is the horrible things it can do to your skin! Itchy, cracked skin that appears during the winter can be the result of a lack of moisture, especially if you live in a colder climate. Throw in conditions like atopic dermatitis or eczema and taking care of your skin becomes a little more complicated and it can be really hard to find products that work!

Enter the Eucerin Calming line - with 3 products to take care of the awful dry skin and itchiness so you can concentrate on important winter things like snowball fights and hot toddys! The collection includes: 

Eucerin Calming Creme Daily Moisturizer - 226g - $12.79 - has a gentle, non-greasy formula that combines calming oatmeal with rich emollients to help relieve dry, itchy skin for softer, healthier-looking and more comfortable skin. I like how rich it is yet how easily it absorbs and I know the fact that it has no fragrance is better for my eczema (but I still can't help loving fragrance)!

Eucerin Calming Body Wash Daily Shower Oil - 250ml - $9.59 - has a unique body wash formulation that combines soap-free cleansing with omega oils and other natural lipids to nourish and soothe. While I do like the way this feels and moisturizes - I just can't get over the scent - I can't but a finger on what it is but I know I don't like it. Since they are calling it fragrance-free, this must be the natural scent which is really just proof that sometimes adding a scent to hide the "fragrance-free" smell really is a good idea!

Eucerin Calming Itch-Relief Treatment - 200ml - $12.79 - an external analgesic lotion for itchy skin flare-ups with cooling menthol and natural oatmeal for effective relief that lasts up to 8 hours. When my eczema flares up and the backs of my arms get all itchy, I can slap this on and they immediately feel better - what more can you ask for?!

Sound good and you want to try it out? Then visit the Eucerin Facebook page for a free sample of the Eucerin Calming Creme! All you have to do to receive a sample is “like” the Eucerin Facebook Page and follow the instructions on how to take the Eucerin Skin First Pledge. 

Better yet, enter to win the whole Eucerin Calming collection, we'll even throw in a $50 Visa Gift Card too - since your skin won't be itchy anymore use your 50 bucks to buy yourself an itchy sweater, or a pair of itchy socks - heck, get yourself  one of those plumping lipsticks that make your lips feel all itchy - really use it to buy whatever you want, we're easy like that! 

Want in? Then read on...

This contest is open to all our Canadian and US readers 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 what your biggest winter skin complaint is! Please also leave your e-mail so we can find you if you win!

And for extra entries you can do one or both of the following: 
1 entry for "liking" Eucerin on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EucerinUS
1 entry for following @Beautycrazedcan on Twitter and tweeting the contest

1 entry for following @EucerinUS on Twitter and tweeting 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 "Eucerin Contest" in the subject line.  Remember to leave a post or you name won't actually end up in the draw! Winner to be decided by random drawing and you have until March 9th to enter. Good Luck!

- Lisamarie -