MD Beauty Clinic - for a better looking you!

Times change and the way we feel about beauty changes too - many of us have realized that chasing youth is unrealistic and have embraced looking like a better, not younger version of ourselves! Recognizing this shift in mindset, the Plastic Surgery Skincare Clinic has unveiled a new name and brand - MD Beauty Clinic. The new brand and clinic spaces feel more accessible and the message of "better, not younger" is an aspirational reflection of what they aim to for their clients!

Botox has been a mainstay of the business in all its incarnations so I thought that would be a great thing to experience myself in one of their newly renovated treatment rooms.

I met with Sasha, a Nurse Injector at the clinic who was very honest and direct with me about the wonders and limitations of Botox. He's not a fan of over-injecting it but rather goes with the less is more school of thought for it's application - smooth out the lines but retain some natural movement for a pretty, rested look minus the frozen face - his work lives up to the hype, the lines in my forehead are gone but I can still raise my eyebrows a bit!

Other services include fillers, the Miracle 10 Facial Peel, tattoo removal, laser hair removal, Coolsculpting and much, much more - a full list and more info can be found at mdbeautyclinic.ca.

And while you are there, be sure to check out the newly revamped Miracle 10 body care line that also includes a newly added, much-needed product to help combat harsh winter weather:

Miracle 10 Body Intensive Hand Repair - 100ml - $39 - stops dry and cracked skin with a formula containing: lactic acid - smooths the appearance of the skin and allows for better hydration; hyaluronic acid; colloidal oatmeal - a powerful anti-oxidant and anti-irritant ingredient that works to calm and heal the look of the skin; 2% Niacinimide - the highest percentage that can be used in a skincare product and provides significant increase to the moisture content of the skin; and powerful anti-oxidants to leave hands ultra soft and hydrated even after multiple hand washings.

There are 2 MD Beauty Clinic locations in the GTA:

in Yorkville at 67 Scollard Street or Mississauga at 1421 Hurontario Street - 289-299-5271 for both.

- Lisamarie -

Body firming made easy with Nivea, Miracle 10 and c. Booth!

Nivea Firming Q10plus Body Lotion -  473ml - $9.99 - a daily moisturizer enriched with skin's own Q10 coenzyme that visibly firms the skin and improves its elasticity within 2 weeks.

Available at drug, grocery and mass retailers across Canada.

Miracle 10 Body Therapy Anti-Cellulite Gel - 200ml - $125 - a highly effective gel formulation that targets cellulite and promotes the appearance of firmer, smoother skin. Improves the resiliency and refines the texture and silkiness of skin.

Available at Miracle 10 boutiques in Toronto and Mississauga and online at www.miracle10.com.

c. Booth Honey Almond Firming Body Lotion - 473ml - $6.99 - drenches skin in moisture helping to reignite a firmer, more toned appearance with naturally nourishing honey and almond which absorbs quickly to deliver younger-looking, more radiant and smooth skin.

Available exclusively at Walmart stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Daily protection must-haves for the face from Reversa, Miracle 10 and Avon Anew!

Much of the premature aging of your skin that is visible now is thanks to repeated sun exposure - otherwise known as photoaging. The best thing you can ever do for your skin is to make sure you apply your sunscreen every single day - even days that you think are too overcast to matter!

Even if you haven't been careful up to now it's not too late - you can repair some of the damage you've already done and protect from future damage with:

Reversa Anti-Wrinkle Cream SPF 30 - 50ml - $45 - reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles with a non-greasy, silky-feeling lotion that exfoliates, moisturizes, softens and smooths the skin with 8% glycolic acid while offering SPF 30 broad spectrum protection from the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation.

Available now at drugstores across Canada.

If you don't need to repair but are just looking to protect with something lightweight that will feel weightless under makeup then you'll love:

Miracle 10 Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 - 100ml - $38 - with a dry touch, non-comedogenic formula containing broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection to safeguard the skin against sun damage and signs of photoaging that is suitable for all skin types..

Available at Miracle 10 boutiques in Toronto and Mississauga and online at www.miracle10.com.

Or if you're looking to perk up tired and dull looking skin while protecting then check out:

Avon Anew Vitale Day Lotion SPF 25 - 50ml - $32 - a lightweight lotion that reduces the look of pores while protecting the skin with broad-spectrum sunscreen and improving the visible effects of stress to leave dull, fatigued skin looking even toned and radiant.

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

- Lisamarie -

Experience the wonders of retinol with Miracle 10, Murad, RoC and Neutrogena!

If you're all about fast acting skincare then retinol is one of the best ingredients you can use to see quick results! Of course there is always a downside and in the case of retinol, it can be irritating so when using it's not unusual to experience  redness, peeling, breakouts and sun sensitivity - in other words, expect your skin to look a bit worse before it looks a lot better! Some great retinol choices include:


Miracle 10 Retinol Treatment 30 - 30ml - $82 - combines the power of Vitamin-A for refining, firming, and rejuvenating the skin with a unique blend of botanical emollients. the anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and skin strengthening properties allow for clearer, smoother, more radiant-looking skin while a patented encapsulation system ensures 100% efficacy of the product's active ingredients. Contains: retinol - for gentle yet effective exfoliation; seed oil and botanical extracts - provide anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties; and vitamins E, A, C, E & B - to help soothe, hydrate and strengthen the look of the skin. The results include: appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and acne are diminished, skin appears firmer and clearer while inflammation and redness are reduced.

Available at Miracle 10 retail locations and online at Miracle10.com and The Shopping Channel - www.theshoppingchannel.com.

Murad Age Reform Time Release Retinol Concentrate for Deep Wrinkles - 15ml - $68 - clinically proven to visibly reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles. Allows you to spot treat wrinkles thanks to a unique precision tip that concentrates power on deep wrinkles in targeted areas while sustained-release retinol reduces the look of deep wrinkles, and supports natural cell turnover and resilience. This highly focused formula softens and smooths on contact, leaving skin nice and refreshed. Hyaluronic acid and ceramide-3 attract and maintain essential moisture.  restore a smoother, more youthful appearance

Available at Sephora, sephora.ca and www.muradcanada.com.

RoC Retin-Ox Correxion Intensive Anti-Wrinkle Serum - 30ml - $50 - an ultra-concentrated serum that smoothes the look of deep wrinkles to reactivate the youth of your face with a fast acting formula that contains: retinol - to speed up cell growth and quicken the pace of rejuvenation in the upper layers of the epidermis, all while increasing skin density and minimizing the appearance of inelasticity; hyaluronic acid - to plump and smooth the look of wrinkles by binding water to the skin for extra moisture; and biopeptides - help boost the functioning of the retinol. In 4 weeks even deep wrinkles are visibly reduced and skin looks regenerated.

Available now at drug stores across Canada.

All of the retinol products are best used at night but keep in mind the sun sensitivity that I mentioned earlier and expect that they are going to make your skin sensitive to sunlight the next day so it's extra important that you remember to apply a sunscreen and of course the easiest way to do that is with a daily moisturizer that already has one in there like:

Neutrogena Moisture Oil-Free SPF 30 Facial Moisturizer - 73ml - $17.99 - with a lightweight, non-greasy formula that absorbs quickly and provides effective UVA/UVB protection, as well as long-lasting moisturization for softer, smoother, younger-looking skin.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Miracle 10 Body gets you bikini ready!

Everything you'll need in order to expose a lot more of your bathing suit body you will find in the new Miracle 10 Body line including:

Cleanser - 200ml - $55 - a hydrating body wash formulated to revitalize and soften the skin's texture while improving its appearance - infused with the aromatic and healing properties found in the oils of geranium, niaouli and camellia - for skin that feels smooth, refreshed and vibrant

Polish - 200ml - $90 - a gentle but powerful exfoliating body scrub that invigorates and removes dull, dry skin to allow a smooth, vibrant ans supple appearance - with natural exfoliants such as sugar cane extract and green tea extract as well as the rich, calming emollients of aloe and vitamin E - for skin that looks and feels polished.

Therapy - 200ml - $125 - a highly effective gel formulation that targets cellulite and promotes the appearance of firmer, smoother skin - with caffeine  to decrease the look of cellulite; theophyllisilance - to breakdown fat storage; and lanachrys - to increase the breakdown of fat - improves the appearance of skin tone, firmness and the look of skin slackness as well as smooth and minimize the appearance of uneven skin surface.

Silk - 200ml - $85 - a luxurious body moisturizing cream that leaves skin smooth, silky and illuminated. Hydrating and anti-oxidant properties help to protect the skin against environmental damage - with vitamins A, D3 and E, rosehip seed and olive oil and hyaluronic acid - dry, dehydrated and flaky skin is dramatically improved and left looking smooth and revitalized while firming and refining the appearance of skin's tone and texture.

Light Glow - 200ml - $80 - a moisturizing body tint that covers imperfections, giving skin a sun-kissed glow without altering skin tone or staining while anti-aging and nourishing properties moisturize and promote healthy, radiant looking skin - with kelp extract, rosehip seed oil and chamomile extract - for skin that looks healthy, radiant with all the benefits from a day in the sun without the ill effects.

Intense Glow - 200ml - $80 - the same moisturizing body tint as above but with a deeper colour.

I love the combination of Polish and Silk - used one right after the other results in skin that is as soft as the proverbial baby's butt!

For more information or to order go to - www.miracle10.com/body - or grab it in person at Miracle 10 boutiques in Mississauga and Toronto or at Andrews Department Store in Yorkville.

- Lisamarie -

Miracle10 offers noticeable skin rejuvenating results!

Skin is such a funny thing - just when you think you have yours all figured out - it totally changes on you and you have to start learning about it all over again!

Such was the case with my pretty little face this winter - I've had combination skin for years and don't even really think about it anymore, I just automatically use products for that skin type - that is until a visit to The Plastic Surgery Clinic in Toronto for a Miracle 10 Peel where not only did I end up with glowing, soft and smooth skin but also was informed that at this time my skin isn't combination at all but rather delicate and dry! It might go back to being combination come summer but for now, it means I've been using all the wrong products - ones that are actually too strong and not moisturizing enough which was compounding the problem. After just a couple of weeks of using the Miracle 10 delicate/dry products - my skin feels balanced and supple and no longer feels tight after washing or looks flaky later in the day.

The products can be purchased separately but if you're having to buy everything from scratch, a better deal is the:

Introductory Kit Delicate/Dry - $239 - contains: Cleanser, Toner, AHA Cream, Repairing Night Moisturizer, Light Serum and Anti-Aging Eye Cream

If you are always on the go or just want to try the products out with less commitment, there is also a travel sized kit for $169

Kits are also available for Normal/Maturing and Acne-Prone/Oily skin types - if you're in Toronto or Mississauga take a trip to the Plastic Surgery Clinic/Miracle 10 Boutique where they will be happy to access your skin to make sure you are using the right products for your skin type - or will even tell you what your skin type is if you aren't sure!

And as much as I like the kit, my favourite products from Miracle 10 are suitable for everyone no matter what skin type you are so it would be wrong of me not to share the wonders of the - Fruit Enzyme Scrub - 50ml - $77 - a gentle yet effective exfoliant with thermostable exotic fruit enzymes and porous fossilized rock particles that scrub away impurities and Nourishing Clay Mask - 50ml - $65 - contains collagen, elastin, vitamins A, E, C, D3, K and B complex with a neutral pH making it great for all skin types. It cools, it hydrates, it nourishes and then wakes your skin up while refining and pores and helping to diminish redness.

Use them one right after the other twice a week and you won't believe how soft and radiant your skin will look!

Check out www.miracle10.com for boutique locations or to order online.

- Lisamarie -