Great Gifting - Last minute gifting for problematic people made easy at Shoppers Drug Mart!

Gone are the days of having to brave the malls to pick up last minute gifts - there is a Shoppers Drug Mart on practically every corner and they are all chock-full of amazing gift options - the problem of course is what to get for the problematic giftee... hope this helps!

We all have that friend who is a trend-setter who you dread buying for because you know whatever you give them they are secretly judging your lack of with-it-ness - take this you judgey bitch!

Quo Beauty Cooling Cryo Mask and Headband Set - $20 - includes a cryo mask and an adorable bow headband. Just chill the cryo mask in the fridge for a refreshing, depuffing effect that helps invigorate your skin. Paired with a soft headband to keep hair away from your face during pampering sessions, this set offers gentle cooling refreshment.

No matter what you get this friend she/he is never satisfied. Gino knows where it's at, Jasmine loved hers so this is sure to be a hit! And if all else fails at least it vibrates...

 

Oral-B iO Series 2 Rechargeable Electric Powered Toothbrush in Night Black - $114.99 -combines powerful, but gentle micro vibrations with Oral-B's dentist inspired round brush head to deliver 100% cleaner teeth versus a regular manual toothbrush. Features automatic pressure to protect gums; 3 cleaning modes; 2 minute timer; and a long-lasting battery with a low-charge indicator. Includes 1 gentle care brush head.

Your mother-in-law sighs no matter what you give her and then re-gifts it back to you for your birthday so you might as well buy her something you will love - although she might just end up keeping this one... 

 

Estée Lauder Glow Authorities Repair + Lift + Hydrate - $60 - a daily regimen for stronger, radiant, deeply hydrated, healthier-looking skin with a 4-piece set of deluxe travel sizes including: Advanced Night Repair Serum - 15ml - helps skin look smoother and less lined, younger, more radiant and even toned with continued use; Revitalizing Supreme+ Creme Moisturizer - 15ml - significantly improves skin’s firmness and elasticity for a firmer feel and more lifted look; Immediately triple skin’s moisture for a visibly healthy look with Futurist Watery Glow Primer - 15ml - wear alone or under foundation for skin that’s plumped, dewy, glowing; and Revitalizing Supreme+ Eye Balm - 7ml - helps reduce the look of lines and dark circles with continued use. Leaves the eye area looking radiant and more youthful.

Teachers, Babysitters, Hairdressers, Yoga Instructors, etc are all sick of boxes of chocolates and mugs - treat them to something that will ensure no "B"s for the kids or baby-bangs...

 

Jason Wu Pearl Darling Posh Palette - $50 - an exquisite 15-color matte shadow palette, meticulously crafted to suit every occasion with 5 neutral, 5 cool and 5 warm nude shades– all in a stunning, pearl encrusted compact. There is also a Diamond Darling Sublime Palette option that is covered in crystals that contains shades that aren't all matte if you think that would be more their jam.

And if you're looking for something better then a bow to decorate your packages or stuff your stockings with there are lots of Quo Beauty options - everything from tiny eyelash curlers that sparkle, the softest puffs of pink and mini sets of all the best products - a yearly fave of mine...

Quo Beauty Cosmetic Crackers - $20 - 6 gold crackers, each one filled with a gloss surprise!

Happy shopping at your local Shoppers Drug Mart - and if you're buying for me, don't worry, I'm not the least bit picky!

 

- Lisamarie -

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 -

Great Gifting - skin care sets for every budget from Vivier, Clinique and BYOMA!

Vivier Hydration Gift Set - $332 (a $426 value) - a luxurious collection of hydrating and rejuvenating products to deeply moisturize, enhance elasticity, and promote a radiant, youthful complexion. Includes: C E Peptides - 30ml - designed to reduce any further signs of aging with a serum that contains 10% vitamin C, vitamin E, and a combination of 3 peptides to protect, correct, brighten and nourish the skin; Daily Age Defying Moisturizer - 55 ml - a lightweight moisturizing day cream formulated with antioxidants and moisturizers to increase smoothness while diminishing the signs of aging; and Ultra Hydrating Mask - 60ml - a nourishing mask formulated with vitamin E, sweet almond extract, and shea butter to soothe and protect the skin from dehydration and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles - along with a card with information on exactly how to use the products.

If you aren't familiar with the Vivier line this is also a great set to buy for yourself - this is a nice intro set to 3 of their best products - especially the moisturizer, it is amazing - hydrating without being the least bit greasy - it just soaks right in like a dream!

Available exclusively at participating clinics in Canada and the US - find one near you here.

Clinique Ready, Set, Refresh - $85 (a $212 value) - with 6 skincare and makeup staples for a fresh-faced look including: Take The Day Off Facial Cleansing Mousse - 125ml - a silky mousse-to-foam cleanser that conditions as it rinses away face makeup, dirt, and other impurities; Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator - 50ml - fights back against life’s daily dehydrations. Sinks into skin for deep, lasting hydration, for skin that feels more resilient and looks glowing; Clinique Pop Plush Lip Gloss in Black Honey Pop - 3.4ml - hugs lips with high shine and all-day hydration; High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Mascara - 10ml - amps up lashes for 230% more volume, instantly; Totally Tugless Take The Day Off Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes + Lips - 50ml - dissolves long-wearing makeup, even waterproof mascara; and All About Eyes - 5ml - helps reduce the look of puffiness and undereye circles over time. Everything is allergy tested, 100% fragrance, paraben and phthalate free.

 

All the skin care basics with a little bit of makeup glam thrown in? Yes please! I especially enjoyed the introduction to the Black Honey Lip Gloss - it looks really dramatic in the tube but is much more wearable on the lips - my lips but hotter!

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada as well as other participating retailers and online at clinique.ca.

BYOMA Barrier Boosting Heroes - $30 - contain 5 go-to essentials for achieving that radiant, dewy glow with each product being crafted to suit all skin types, making them the perfect building blocks for the ultimate hydration-focused regimen in sizes perfect for holiday travel - includes: Creamy Jelly Cleanser - 30ml - effectively dissolves dirt, oil, and makeup without compromising skin's integrity. With key ingredient green tea - for skin-soothing + balancing, with anti-inflammatory properties; Hydrating Serum - 15ml - super lightweight, it delivers a powerful moisture boost for bouncy, glowing skin while strengthening the skin barrier. With key ingredient squalane - a skin-compatible hydrator that prevents moisture loss + plumps skin; Gel Cream - 15ml - for targeted hydration that quenches thirsty skin, with key ingredient niacinamide - to brighten skin + balance oiliness while improving tone + texture; Rich Moisturizer - 15ml - melt into your complexion for deep nourishment and improved texture with key ingredient bakuchiol - a natural alternative to retinol that improves overall tone + appearance; and Eye Gel - 5ml - designed to brighten and soothe dark circles and puffiness with key ingredient vitamin C to brighten and reduce inflammation. Use AM + PM for dark circles and puffy eyes. 

 

With these hydrating heroes, your skin will glow all season long! Plus, they’re dermatologist-tested and approved, alcohol and fragrance-free, vegan and cruelty-free - the perfect gift for everyone! 

 

I already loved the Creamy Jelly Cleanser so scoring a size that I could travel with was great and gave me a chance to try other items from the line and discover the joy of the Gel Cream which is perfect for those of us with combination skin!

 

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

 

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Skincare Sets from Ole Henriksen, Nudestix and Trinny London!

If you are looking to try out new skincare or get travel sizes of your favourites, this is the best time of the year to do it - everyone has a gift set of some kind! They probably also make great gifts (if you like that kind of thing) so be sure to gift someone (like yourself) with one of these:

 

Ole Henriksen Radiance Retreat Skincare Favorites Set - $86 - has everything you need for a winter spa-cation:  Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum - 15ml - brightens and visibly evens skin; Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturize - 50ml - to hydrate and strengthen skin; and Banana Bright+ Eye Crème - 15ml -  to reduce the look of dark circles and crow’s feet - all vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free - and come inside this adorable house packaging! 

 

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

Nudestix Nudeskin 3-Step Citrus Renew Set - $39 - a collection of travel-size essentials for everything you need to get glowing skin on the go: Gentle Hydra-Gel Cleanser 3-in-1: Skin Cleanser + Skin Softener + Skin Brightener; Lemon-Aid Detox & Glow Micro-Peel 3-in-1: Deep Pore Cleanser + Cell Renewal Exfoliant + Skin Brightening Glow; and Citrus C Mask & Daily Moisturizer 3-in-1; Day & Night Moisturizer + Makeup Primer + Sleeping Mask - packed inside a clear carrying case - to cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate the skin with simple, multi-tasking, vegan powered, cruelty-free skincare for a boost of fresh beauty that is free from sulfates, phthalates, gluten, parabens, synthetic fragrances and alcohol and is great for all skin types including sensitive skin.

 

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

Trinny London Superheros Serum Set - $128 - features starter sizes of: Plump Up Peptide+ HA Serum - 10ml - an advanced peptide and hyaluronic acid serum that is clinically proven to visibly firm and lift for plump, hydrated, bouncy skin; Boost Up 30% Vitamin C Serum - 9.5ml - a glow-giving Vitamin C serum that is clinically proven to dial up brightness and boost radiance while evening skin tone; and Overnight Sensation Retinal+ Serum - 9.5ml- a high-dose retinol night serum that firms, tones and visibly reduces the appearance of wrinkles to bring energy and life back to skin that’s lost its oomph - all  inside an exclusive Mini Chepstow bag.

Available online at trinnylondon.com/ca.

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting at Shoppers Drug Mart for everyone one on your list - Beauty - Electronics - Stocking Stuffers - Last Minute - and More!

Gone are the days of running around to a bunch of different stores to find something to please everyone on your list! Shoppers Drug Mart has a little bit of everything which is perfect for saving time, energy and collecting lots and lots of wonderful Optimum Points...

For the best friend:

 

r.e.m. beauty Naughty & Iced Cheek & Lip Set - $39 - includes 2 best-selling flight crew favourite products including a limited edition holiglitch shade of the best-selling lip & cheek stick and must-have highlighter in miss neptune - so pretty!

For the nephew (an added bonus if it will drive your brother/sister crazy that you got it for him):

 

Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle - $399.99 - this bundle has everything you need to start your Super Mario adventures, including a Nintendo Switch system with Neon Red and Neon Blue Joy-Con controllers along with a download code for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game and a 3-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual membership.

For the sister that has a hard time making a decision:

 

Shoppers Beauty Derm Discovery Collection - $85 - a set of eight mini, best-selling anti-aging & hydrating serums: Avene Hydrance Aqua Gel, Ducray Keracnyl Serum, Jouviance- 3D-Retinol+, La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum, Reversa Biomimetik Regenerative Serum, StriVectin Multi-Action Super C Retinol Serum, SVR Serum Ampoule Anti-OX [C], Uriage Age Lift Intensive Firming Smoothing Serum 10mL and Vichy Liftactiv B3 Serum - try them all, decide which one you like best and then redeem the enclosed certificate for a full-sized one! There is also an Eye Discovery Collection (I got it last year and loved it!).

Have a couple of these on hand in case you need a last minute gift - that you will love using if you don't need to gift them:

 

The Body Shop Nutty & Nourishing Shea Treats - $13 - includes a shower cream and body butter enriched with handcrafted Community Fair Trade shea butter from Ghana for some serious dry skin TLC. 

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

And be sure to keep an eye out for the Optimum Points deals - there seems to be a different one every week - as long as you are shopping for everyone else you might as well gift yourself with points!

 

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Alterna Haircare Hair Care Holiday Gift Sets

Alterna Haircare, known for their transformative formulas based on the science of skincare is offering up 5 limited-edition hair care sets containing a luxurious cleaning and conditioning system paired with a complimentary styling gift - and in such a pretty box, no additional gift wrapping needed! The perfect gift for the hair lover in your life or to revive your own holiday tired locks:

 

My newest fave: CAVIAR Anti-Aging - Restructuring Bond Repair Holiday Set - $94.00 -  Featuring a new formula with sustainably sourced Maracuja Oil, clinically proven to reduce breakage & split ends by up to 99% with exclusive Caviar Bond Enforcing Technology that helps mend damaged strands to restore hair to its healthiest look & feel. Best for weak/damaged hair. Includes a free gift of Caviar Professional Styling Rapid Blowout Balm.

 

You won't believe how soft and smooth your hair will feel after just a week or two of using - split ends? what the heck are those?!

 

My Hair. My Canvas. Holiday Set - $86.00 - a gentle vegan moisturizing shampoo & conditioner that enhances shine, adds smoothness and improves manageability. For most hair types. Includes a free gift of Any Way Texture Spray - a vegan texturizing spray for effortless natural waves, frizz-fighting & humidity protection for up to 24 hours. 

 

CAVIAR Anti-Aging - Smoothing Anti-Frizz Holiday Set - $94.00 - effortlessly control the level of humidity affecting your hair with a blend of Caviar extract and nourishing oils. Best for medium to thick hair. Includes a free gift of Caviar Professional Styling Rapid Blowout Balm.

CAVIAR Anti-Aging - Multiplying Volume Holiday Set - $94.00 - create instant volume and thickness with the help of the unique Marine Plumping Complex. Best for fine, thin hair. Includes a free gift of  Caviar Professional Styling Rapid Blowout Balm.

 

CAVIAR Anti-Aging - Replenishing Moisture Holiday Set - $94.00 - infuse your moisture-starved strands with outstanding manageability, shine and texture to achieve youthful and healthy locks. Best for dry and brittle hair. Includes a free gift of Caviar Professional Styling Rapid Blowout Balm.

 

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

 

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Physicians Formula The Greatest Hits Butter Bronze & Glow Face Palette

Physicians Formula The Greatest Hits Butter Bronze & Glow Face Palette - $14.99 - with 4 fan-favorite bronzers, blush and highlighter from the Butter Collection including: two Murumuru Butter Bronzers in Light Bronzer and Deep Bronzer; a Murumuru Butter Blush in Vintage Rouge; and a Murumuru Butter Highlighter in Tropical Sands so you can smooth, sculpt, and contour to your heart’s content. 

 

Not only do the powders look great, they also feel amazing - made with a blend of murumuru butter, cupuaçu butter and tucuma butter from the nutrient-rich Amazon, this skin-loving makeup is packed with essential fatty acids and pro-vitamins that soften, condition and moisturize the skin.

 

You can find some of the Physicians Formula holiday gift sets at Shoppers - but this one you will have to order on Amazon - but there is still lots of time to do it before Christmas! (or if you are in the US you can get it in person at Walgreens)

 

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Physicians Formula Rosé Kiss All Day Lip Kit

Looking for a last minute Valentine's Day gift or some new lippies for yourself at a great price? Then check out the gift of perfect lips...

 

Physicians Formula Rosé Kiss All Day Lip Kit - $14.99 - includes 3 antioxidant-packed, luxurious and flattering lip colours: Rosé Kiss All Day Glossy Lip Color in Blushing Mauve, Rosé Kiss All Day Glossy Lip Color in She’s A Wild Rose, Rosé Kiss All Day Velvet Lip Color in First Kiss along with a universal 3-in-1 pencil sharpener suited for a multitude of pencil sizes and types to give a precise point.

 

The pencil format makes them easy to apply and their stay-all-dayness gives them lots of staying power, even under a mask! 

Available at select drug and mass retailers across Canada and online at physiciansformula.com.

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Fruits & Passion Cucina Hand Care Duos

Looking for a gift that would be great for pretty much anyone? We all have hands so anyone could appreciate and  use:

 

Fruits & Passion Cucina Hand Care Duo - $22 - includes 200ml Hand Soap with Olive Oil and 60ml Nourishing Hand Butter - the biodegradable hand soap gently cleanses hands and the nourishing hand butter, enriched with three olive tree extracts, moisturizes and protects them. In three scents:

 

Coriander & Olive Tree -  a delicate blend of coriander seeds and olive wood for a sophisticated fragrance that is both aromatic and slightly woody. 

 

Lime Zest & Cypress - tangy lime zest and woody cypress notes make for a dazzlingly fresh, sunny fragrance. 

Sea Salt & Amalfi Lemon - with gentle and tangy fragrance that combines the sparkling notes of Amalfi lemon with delicate sea salt.

Available at Fruits & Passions stores across Canada and online at avon.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Christophe Robin Holiday Gift Sets

Amazing hair care products in beautiful botanical packaging always makes for the perfect gift:

 

Christophe Robin Hair Detox Ritual - $75 - the complete detox regimen to achieve a rebalance, detoxified, soothed scalp and moisturized lengths including 250ml Cleansing Purifying Scrub, 75ml Purifying Conditioner Gelee and 75ml Purifying Shampoo.

 

Christophe Robin Dreamy Volume Ritual - $82 - The complete ritual to bring body and natural volume from roots and fuller lengths with 250ml Cleaning Volumising Paste, 75ml Delicate Volumising Conditioner and 50ml Instant Volume Leave-In Mist.

 

Christophe Robin Intense Hydration Ritual - $70 - a complete ritual offering a pure hydration show for plumped-looking, pleasantly light, silky and shiny hair that includes a 250ml Hydrating Shampoo, 75ml Hydrating Melting Mask and 50ml Hydrating Leave-In Mist.

 

Christophe Robin Luscious Curls Ritual - $77 - includes a complete ritual formulated for very curly to coily hair including a 250ml Luscious Curl Cleansing Balm and 150ml Luscious Curl Defining Butter - to nourish and define the driest, most brittle hair for bouncy, touchable and frizz-free curls.

 

Christophe Robin Mini Volume Duo  - $24 - the perfect ritual to bring natural volume from the roots and fuller lengths with a 40ml Cleansing Volume Paste and 75ml Delicate Volumising Conditioner. 

 

If you have fine, flat or limp hair I highly recommend the Volumising products - not only do they add lift to lifeless hair, the subtle rose scent is beautiful! I especially love the Cleansing Paste which has a really fun clay texture that turns into a foam and cleans without stripping!

Available at Hudson's Bay stores across Canada and online at thebay.com and christopherobin.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Barefoot Venus Mustard Bath

Sometimes you can judge a book by it's cover - or at least your bath products by the very pretty packaging it comes in...

Barefoot Venus Mustard Bath - 480g - $22 - with a 100% all natural therapeutic formula containing mustard seed powder - increases circulation, opens pores, stimulates sweat glands and helps draw impurities from the skin; eucalyptus leaf oil - an excellent antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and decongestant; and chamomile flowers - used as a mild sedative, with anti-inflammatory and soothing properties - just run a hot bath, add the mustard bath, inhale and relax!

The idea of mustard bath was kind of strange to me and I was expecting to be bathing in something that smelled reminiscent of a bottle of French's but it was nothing like that! True the powder is definitely a mustard yellow colour that adds a yellow tinge to the bathwater but the scent is heavenly - and if you have sore muscles or stuffed sinuses they will especially thank you for this stuff!

Almost as good as what's inside is the container itself - so pretty you will want to prominently display it and gift it to every bathing beauty you know!

Also comes in a refill 1kg bag size for $31 and a 90g one use size perfect for travel for $7.

Available at Hudson's Bay stores across Canada and online at ca.barefootvenus.com and well.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Belif Glowy Holidays Kit

Belif Glowy Holidays Kit - $30 - A kit with five mini skincare must-haves, including all the newest additions to the Bomb collection, to target dryness and dullness for a healthy-looking glow this winter - cleverly contained in a limited-edition, holiday-themed pouch - including: 10ml The True Cream Aqua Bomb; 10 ml Aqua Bomb Sleeping Mask; 5ml Moisturizing Eye Bomb; 9ml Aqua Bomb Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm; and 10ml Hungarian Water Essence. Ingredients include: - Comfrey Leaf -  an ultra-moisturizing herb historically used to heal dry, calloused hands; Lady‘s Mantle - an antioxidant-rich herb known to visibly minimize pores, target free radicals, and support skin renewal; Napiers Aqua Formula - an ultra-hydrating formula that boosts the benefits of hyaluronic acid. 

A great stocking stuffer for someone that you want to introduce to the Belif range or tuck one away for yourself - they are the perfect size for when we'll be able to travel again!

 

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

 

- 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 -

Great Gifting - Lanolips Tinted Balm Trio

Lanolips Tinted Balm Trio - $43 - includes 3 hydrating, nourishing and 99% natural sheer tints in: Sheer Rose - gives lips a healthy glow, Sheer Rhubarb - deepens natural colour and Sheer Perfect Nude - moisturizes with a sheer veil.

With a formula rich in lanolin to continually moisturize dry lips and leave them comfortable and looking pretty.

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

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Laura Mercier Tres Riche Hand & Body Creme Collection

Laura Mercier Tres Riche Hand & Body Creme Collection - 4 x 30ml - $50 - scents include: Almond Coconut Milk, Ambre Vanille, Crème Brulee, and Tarte au Citron.

With a rich formula that leaves hands feeling deeply moisturized and velvety soft and continues to nourish the hands well after it is absorbed into the skin - in a perfect size for purse or travel.

Available for a limited time at Sephora stores across Canada and sephora.ca.

- 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 -

Great Gifting - Burt's Bees Spa Collection Gift Set

Give the gift of relaxation with:

Burt’s Bees Spa Collection Holiday Gift Set - $19.99 - containing 5 products that make it easy to create a relaxing and aromatic experience and keep skin gorgeous and glowing for the home spa lover in your life.

The set includes: Lavender Fields Mini Candle - for the scent of tranquility; Detoxifying Charcoal Sheet Mask - features embedded charcoal to remove impurities for an invigorating cleanse while being gentle and soothing to skin; Moisturizing Lip Mask - moisturizes and hydrates instantly and defines lips with a blend of natural ingredients including meadowfoam seed and almond oils; Cucumber Mint Lip Balm - glides on smoothly, keeping lips revitalized and hydrated; and Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream - with vitamin E and sunflower oil to nourish dry brittle nails and enriched with sweet almond oil and cocoa seed butter to moisturize cuticles.

Available at drugstores across Canada and online at well.ca and amazon.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Mary Kay 12 Days of Glam Gift Set

The perfect gift for the beauty-lover in your life (and don't forget to snag one for yourself) with all of the beautiful necessities of life in one clever package:

Mary Kay 12 Days of Glam Gift Set - $124.99 - includes classic beauty must-haves and pampering skincare essentials:

Gel Semi-Matte Lipstick in Midnight Red;

Cream Eye Colour in Beach Blonde or Pale Blush;

Satin Lips Shea Sugar Scrub;

Mini TimeWise Microdermabrasion Plus Set;

Mini Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover;

Translucent Loose Powder;

Gel Eyeliner With Expandable Brush Applicator in Jet Black;

NouriShine Plus Lip Gloss in Golden;

Beauty Blotters Oil-Absorbing Tissues;

Mini Satin Hands Nourishing Shea Cream – Fragrance Free;

Lash Love Mascara in I ♥ Black; and

Blending Sponge.

Available now for a limited time so grab it while you can through your Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant - if you don't have one you can find one at - www.marykay.ca or 1-866-455-5454.

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Ole Henriksen O.M.G. (Oh My Glow) Brightening Set

Ole Henriksen O.M.G. (Oh My Glow) Brightening Set - $64 - includes a 4-piece set of vitamin C favourites:

15ml - Banana Bright Face Primer -improves and extends makeup wear all day while delivering skincare benefits, too;

7ml - Banana Bright Eye Crème -inspired by makeup artist must-have “banana powder,” instantly illuminates and addresses all eye area concerns;

15ml - C-Rush Brightening Gel Creme - loaded with three sources of vitamin C and rose of winter extract, instantly delivers a burst of energizing hydration and targets fine lines and wrinkles; and

30ml - Truth Serum - formulated with True-C Complex and collagen, helps brighten and firm skin.

Together they fight dullness, uneven texture, fine lines, wrinkles and dryness with targeted ingredients and whether you are gifting someone else or stocking up on your own favourite skin care it's a great deal - $123 worth of products for only $64!

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

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Shu Uemura Art Of Hair Gift Sets

Get all of the wonderfulness that is Shu Uemura Art Of Hair with the joy of saving money - great for a gift or stocking up for yourself!

Sets available include:

Silk Bloom Gift Set - $102.24 (value of $144) - everything you need for damaged hair including:

Silk Bloom Shampoo - 300ml - a restorative shampoo for damaged hair. Purifies, while respecting the essential balance of the scalp with a unique formula enriched with argan oil that helps restore the fiber while adding body and creating a firm and silken touch.

Silk Bloom Conditioner - 250ml - a restorative conditioner for damaged hair that provides essential conditioning to the hair fiber with a unique formula enriched with argan oil that helps restore the fiber while adding body and creating a firm and silken touch.

Wonder Worker - 150ml - a natural look perfector for a flawless touch. Ideal for on-the-go styling leaving hair treated and protected with an effortless look.

Color Luster Gift Set - $102.24 (value of $144) - everything you need for colour-treated hair including:

Color Lustre Shampoo - 300ml - a sulfate-free shampoo that illuminates and brings vibrancy to hair colour. This shampoo transforms into a rich, abundant foam that lathers quickly and offers easy rinsing while protecting hair from colour washout. Enriched with musk rose oil, goji berry extract, and refining lipids, it balances the scalp while enhancing your hair’s shine.

Color Lustre Conditioner - 250ml - a sulfate-free conditioner that illuminates and adds vibrancy to hair colour with lightweight conditioning and a glazed touch for ultimate shine. Formulated for daily use and to preserve hair colour, it is designed to treat hair from mid-length to the ends. The formula is enriched with musk rose oil, goji berry extract, and refining lipids to protect and enhance hair.

Wonder Worker - 150ml - a natural look perfector for a flawless touch. Ideal for on-the-go styling leaving hair treated and protected with an effortless look.

Cleansing Oil Gift Set - $109.34 (value of $154) - great for all hair types including:

Cleansing Oil Shampoo - 300ml - with a paraben and silicone-free formula that gently cleanses all hair types while respecting the balance of the scalp that provides radiance with a unique airy touch.

Cleansing Oil Conditioner - 250ml - offers pure softness and magnified radiance, for a complete cleansing oil beauty routine.

Wonder Worker - 150ml - a natural look perfector for a flawless touch. Ideal for on-the-go styling leaving hair treated and protected with an effortless look.

Urban Moisture Gift Set - $102.24 (value of $144) - everything you need for dry hair including:

Urban Moisture Shampoo - 300ml - a gentle cleanser for dry hair that cleanses and purifies the hair as well as protecting against future dryness through rare ingredients that remove pollutants and stimulate cell regeneration.

Urban Moisture Conditioner - 250ml - a lightweight conditioner that leaves dry hair more manageable, easier to comb and shiny with a healthy glow.

Wonder Worker - 150ml - a natural look perfector for a flawless touch. Ideal for on-the-go styling leaving hair treated and protected with an effortless look.

Available at salons across Canada and online at shuuemura.ca.

- Lisamarie -