This week I'm obsessed with... Farm Rx Super Greens Refreshing Gel Cleanser Refill!

Farm Rx Super Greens Refreshing Gel Cleanser Refill - 500ml - $53 - an 85% natural origin ingredient foaming gel cleanser containing natural nourishing ingredients including broccoli and brussel sprouts (this is the only time brussel sprouts get anywhere near me) - super greens rich in antioxidant vitamins A, B, C and E; a blend of  green tea extract and moringa oil - to help protect the skin's moisture barrier - removing makeup, impurities and oil, for skin that looks softer, brighter and healthier. 

 

The gel has a light fresh scent and a very mild foam that is a perfect morning pick me up and/or to wash the sins of the day off in the evening.

 

Good for your skin and good for the planet, the pouch is made of 30% post-consumer recycled material.

 

I use the refill in a plastic pump bottle that I already have because I am way too much of a klutz to be trusted with glass in the bathroom - which is what the original cleanser comes in - but if you can keep your bottles in one piece and don't already have a bottle to recycle:

 

Farm Rx Super Greens Refreshing Gel Cleanser - 240ml - $37 - after that you can grab the pouch which will refill your bottle again twice over!

Available online at avon.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Stop that summer shine with Garnier SkinActive Mattifying Cleanser and Toner!

Garnier SkinActive Mattifying Cleanser - 200ml - $10.99 - deeply cleanses and mattifies skin with a 96% naturally derived formula including green tea extract while reducing the appearance of pores and rinses clean without any pore-clogging residue. And for complete mattifying, follow it with:

Garnier SkinActive Mattifying Toner - 200ml - $10.99 - removes the last traces of makeup, pollutants and dirt to tone for perfectly purified skin

Both products feature a 100% vegan formula with no nasties: no parabens, no silicones and no dyes - making them suitable even for sensitive skin.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Fight skin dehydration with Arbonne Bio-Hydria!

The weather is changing and so are our skin care needs. Any skin type -  balanced, dry or oily - can become dehydrated. A mix of external elements such as diet, environmental factors like pollution and sun exposure, along with internal factors such as age can all play a role in sapping hydration from the skin leaving it dull and gloomy.

Arbonne Bio-Hydria to the rescue! A brand new skin care line designed to pump up dehydrated skin with refreshing hydration with a formula  featuring edulis cellular water - a powerful moisture-magnet succulent with leaves that have the super-power ability to manage and maintain water absorption, formulated to leave skin plump and super-duper moisturized; and sustainably sourced aloe vera - contains vitamins and minerals taken from the inner part of the leaf, to help moisturize and support skin’s natural ability to maintain a healthy-looking glow.

Available in the collection:

Bio-Hydria Gel Cleanser - 125ml - $24 -  lathers into a delicate foam that cushions skin as it rids the surface of makeup and impurities with gentle, plant-based surfactants for mild yet effective cleansing. Includes organic witch hazel in the formula to help moisturize, soothe, soften, tone, refresh and revitalize the skin so it’s left feeling comfortable, not tight.

Bio-Hydria Liquid Serum - 30ml - $45 -  a lightweight serum that boasts a crushed jelly texture that cools and soothes skin that while providing immediate hydration and replenishment. The formula includes organic witch hazel, cultivated in the south of France that moisturizes to soothe, soften, tone, refresh and revitalize the appearance of the skin• for a healthy-looking glow and a dewy finish.

Bio-Hydria Eye Gel - 15ml - $42 - a soothing gel that deeply hydrates and perks up tired under-eyes with pearlescent pigments that help visibly brighten the appearance of dark circles.

Bio-Hydria Gel Cream - 50ml - $40 - with a pudding-like, lightweight texture that absorbs quickly to soothe and moisturize skin leaving it feeling incredibly soft and supple for up to 48 hours. The formulas includes organic witch hazel, cultivated in the south of France which moisturizes to soothe, soften, tone, refresh and revitalize the appearance of the skin• and support skin’s natural ability to maintain a healthy-looking glow.

This is my favourite product from the line, the texture is just amazing! I have combination skin so generally everything that is super-hydrating feels way to heavy but this cream is so light but still adds so much moisture, it's amazing!

Bio-Hydria Herbal Infusion Tea - 20 x 1g - $18 - contains a caffeine-free antioxidant blend of chamomile, rosemary, and thyme that supports skincare with hydration from the insi.de out

Available now from your Arbonne rep - you can locate a consultant or shop online at www.arbonne.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Vichy Purete Thermale Fresh Cleansing Gel!

Summer is the hardest time of year for me to find a good cleanser - because I prefer to avoid anything heavy or creamy but still worry that the lighter formulas I choose instead won't be as effective at getting my skin really clean... that is until I tried:

Vichy Purete Thermale Fresh Cleansing Gel - 200ml - $19.95 - an ultra-performing, foaming gel that cleanses skin of all kinds of impurities including pollution, particles, dust and excess sebum and helps limit the damaging effect of hard water on skin with a Purisoft technology formula rich in moringa seed extract.

The gel has a really nice fruity fragrance, feels fresh going on, and turns into a rich and creamy foam that washes off easily for skin that is left deeply cleansed, fresh, soft and visibly purified and radiant. And because it is formulated to work with hard water, it's a great to take to the cottage - normally the well water makes cleansers feel like they leave a film behind but this one doesn't - my skin just feels totally clean!

Available at Vichy counters across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Balance is restored with Jowae!

What happens when you combine French innovation with Korean beauty? An amazing new brand - Jowaé! Inspired by the word "harmony" in Korean, it was born from the essential need to restore the skin's balance against daily aggressions.

With an easy to understand line of products that can be mixed and matched to suit your skin type and needs:

Soothing Cleansing Milk - 200ml - $21 - a light and creamy milk that cleanses normal to dry skin to remove makeup and impurities in one step with an oil free, 96% natural origin formula containing antioxidant lumiphénols, soothing and emollient imperial peony, vegetable glycerine to reinforce skin hydration and a sunflower and jojoba oil duo for comfort - for skin that is left soft, comfortable, fresh and bright - lightly scented with ylang-ylang, bergamot and sandalwood.

Purifying Cleansing Gel - 200ml - $20.50 - a light and transparent frothing gel that cleanses combination to oily skin intensely without stripping with a purifying, 89% natural origin formula containing antioxidant lumiphénols, soothing sacred lotus and antibacterial lipoaminoacid which neutralizes bacteria to avoid imperfections appearing - for skin that is left protected and balanced -  lightly scented with mandarin, jasmine and mint.

Hydrating Water Mist - 200ml - $19 - a fine and gentle mist that prepares skin for its treatment with a refreshing 97% natural origin formula containing extra pure water, antioxidant lumiphénols and vegetable glycerine - for skin that is left balanced, protected and radiant - lightly scented with herbal water, jasmine and cedar wood.

Moisturizing Light Cream 40ml - $30 - with a light, gel-creamy, quenching melting texture and a 88% natural origin formula containing refreshing sakura blossom, vegetable glycerine, pine extract to catch moisture, antioxidant lumiphénols and vitamin E to increase protection - for skin that is visibly plumped and protected - lightly scented with herbal water, jasmine and cedar wood.

Youth Concentrate Complexion Correcting - 30ml - $52 - a universal, extra-thin, pearly emulsion  serum that melts into the skin to visibly slow down signs of aging and fade blemishes with a 89% natural origin formula containing twice the antioxidant lumiphénols along with white tea to fade dark spots and vitamins B3 and E - for skin that is smoother, brighter and clearer - lightly scented with jasmine, white gardenia, lotus blossom and musk.

Wrinkle Smoothing Cream in Light - for normal to combination skin or Rich - for dry skin - 40ml - $42 - soft and silky skin care treatments with a 91% natural origin formula that is instantly absorbed by the skin containing antioxidant lumiphénols, stimulating and toning red ginseng, plumping hyaluronic acid, a smoothing peptide and hydrating glycerine - for skin that is balanced, with improved elasticity and bounce and visibly smoothed wrinkles - lightly scented with spice, rose and iris.

Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Serum - 15ml - $37 - protects the fragile eye contour from daily aggressions with an evanescent gel cream with a 97% natural origin formula that is rapidly absorbed containing firming hyaluronic acid, anti-fatigue brown seaweed extract, antioxidant lumiphénols, stimulating and toning red ginseng to smooth the eye contour's fine lines and wrinkles, regenerating gold-of-pleasure extract, protective plum and hydrating glycerine - to visibly smooth wrinkles and signs of fatigue - fragrance free so as not to upset the delicate eye area.

Hand & Nail Nourishing Cream - 50ml - $10 - dry and damaged hands with love this rich and creamy 96% natural origin formula containing protective antioxidant lumiphénols, camellia oil, shea butter and nourishing coconut oil - leaving skin soft, moisturized and silky - lightly scented with freesia, magnolia and water musk.

Revitalizing Moisturizing Body Lotion - 400ml - $28 - a fluid milk with a fresh feel and non-sticky film in a 98% natural origin formula containing protective and repairing antioxidant lumiphénols, hydrating and revitalizing bamboo water, nourishing sunflower and shea butter and emollient soya - to leave skin hydrated, revitalized and intensely toned - lightly scented with lotus blossom, water-lily and fig leaf.

Not only do the products feel great on the skin, they all smell so good, like an expensive spa, adding a little luxury to your daily skincare routine!

You can also feel good about what won't be going into your skin - none of the products contain  paraben, phenoxyethanol, mineral oil, silicon, animal ingredients or synthetic colourant!

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

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... NeoStrata Detoxifying Micellar Gel!

NeoStrata Detoxifying Micellar Gel - 200ml - $22 - a no-rinse makeup remover for face, eyes and lips that gently removes makeup and cleanses even the most sensitive skin. With a non-comedogenic, ophthalmologist-tested, non-irritating and paraben-free formula containing 0.25% Celldetox along with vitamin E to detoxify skin of impurities and environmental stressors for a more radiant complexion and soothe to prepare it to better receive and absorb skin care ingredients.

Available at drugstores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Discover 3 ways to perfectly cleansed skin from IDC!

IDC Integral Moisturizing Micellar Cleansing Milk and Makeup Remover - 200ml - $25.99 - offers all the benefits of micellar technology with a creamy texture in a clever, multi-tasking 4-in-1 formula that  gently cleanses, removes all traces of makeup from the face, eyes and lips, hydrates and soothes while  protecting it with its anti-pollution action. 

The 100% natural oat complex calms even the most sensitive skin, while an innovative cosmetic ingredient derived from algae found in French Polynesia delivers protection and restores glow to the complexion.


IDC Perle Purifying Cleansing Gel - 100ml - $25.99 - with a 4-in-1 sensitive skin formula that cleanses, removes makeup from the face, eyes and lips, purifies skin and protects it from external aggressors. 

Formulated with natural milled pearl extracts, it removes impurities embedded deep within the pores and delivers gentle micro-exfoliating action with every use while linseed extract protects skin and increases its hydration by strengthening the cutaneous barrier. 

And my new favourite that I use a few times a week after either cleanser:

IDC Trilogy Triple Exfoliation Mask - 40ml - $29.99 - delivers three types of exfoliation in one formula: chemical (AHA) from a combination of fruit and floral acids - stimulates epidermal cell renewal while releasing dead cells and removing excess oil, enzymatic from marine micro-organisms  - relies on enzymes that promote the shedding of skin cells to real new layers of healthy skin; and mechanical with bamboo beads - unclogs pores and completes the process of eliminating dead cells and eliminating all remaining traces of impurities.

Available now at beautyboutique.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Wake up to clear skin with Philosophy Clear Days Ahead!

Philosophy introduces Clear Days Ahead - a fast acting acne system that will have you waking up to clear skin! Available in the collection:

Clear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Cleanser Gel - 240ml - $30 - a gentle cleanser that deeply cleanses (and smells great) to help lessen acne-causing bacteria, while salicylic acid effectively reduces breakouts, clearing skin without irritation to leave it  feeling completely clean and comfortably balanced.

Clear Days Ahead Overnight Repair Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Pads - 60 pads - $49 - pre-moistened pads that feature salicylic acid to gently remove dead skin cells, help prevent future acne breakouts and promote clearer skin. Formulated to prolong the effectiveness of salicylic acid with less potential for irritation while upholding a healthy skin barrier - and contain glycolic and mandelic acids to improve the appearance of large pores, discoloration and post-acne scarring for a more refined, refreshed, even complexion.

Clear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment & Moisturizer Lotion - 60ml - $46 - helps prevent future acne and restore a healthy looking complexion while delivering breathable, oil-free hydration for completely clear, perfectly balanced skin. With an antimicrobial formula that immediately begins to eliminate acne-causing bacteria, while salicylic acid and oligopeptide-10 keep skin clear of new acne blemishes with less potential for irritation - to improve skintone and texture while providing oil control for a beautiful matte finish.

Clear Days Ahead Fast-Acting Salicylic Acid Acne Spot Treatment Lotion - 15ml - $25 - helps rapidly clear and soothe the discomfort of bothersome blemishes with an antimicrobial formula that  immediately begins to eliminate acne-causing bacteria, while salicylic acid penetrates pores to clear most unwanted acne blemishes. It is formulated with less potential for irritation, and features a barrier rejuvenation complex that helps soothe the redness of blemishes and quickly reduce the appearance of discoloration - resulting in clearer, brighter skin.

Available now at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Revitalize skin overnight with Korres, GOSH and Foreo!

Korres Castanea Arcadia Wrinkle Rewind Night Cream - 40ml - $80 - with a light, velvety texture containing lupeol, taken from the leaves of the Arcadian chestnut tree, a powerful natural ingredient that contains incredible antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and skin-regenerative properties that fight wrinkles and visible signs of aging.

It uses a liquid crystal emulsion delivery system that helps to reflect light, mimicking skin’s natural moisture to deeply hydrate. Formulated with active ingredients including betaglucan, black oat extract and lecithin at clinical efficiency, the cream reinforces skin’s natural moisture retention and bolster skin’s structure, resulting in a youthful and resilient complexion.

Love the night cream and want more? You'll be happy to know the Castanea Arcadia line also includes a day and eye cream!

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

GOSH Overnight Primer Oil Essence - 30ml - $22 - a luxurious facial oil packed with antioxidants, fatty acids and nourishing oils including: French lavender oil, blackcurrant seed oil, argan oil and jojoba oil - to help prep, prime and revitalize skin overnight. The dropper makes it easy to dispense the perfect amount, which is just a few drops, and can be used alone or under your usual night cream.

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Foreo Celestial Melting Gel Night Cleanser - 100ml - $43 - a silken gel infused with ultra-fine meteorite particles that removes impurities, makeup and pollutants to leave skin bright and restored. Contains anti-pollutant moringa extract and almond oil to soften and nourish the skin.

It's meant to be used with your Luna device to transform it from a silken gel consistency into a velvety milk, but it seems it will do that with anything, including your fingers!

Available at Murale, Hudson's Bay and Sephora stores across Canada and online at sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Target daily impurities with the Clinique City Block Purifying Charcoal collection!

Pollution, traffic exhaust, smoke, and other environmental toxins can put stress on your skin and cause clogged pores, increase the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots, as well as loss of elasticity - so it's nice to  know that there is a line to help with all of these concerns: 

Clinique City Block Purifying Charcoal  - with products that are perfectly suited for modern city dwellers concerned about grime and pollutants and are looking for a gentle way to “detox” their skin and get rid of  that gritty, dusty film that makes you want to wash your face several times a day. 

The formulas are fueled by bamboo charcoal which has been used for medicinal and purification purposes for thousands of years and they deliver the instant gratification of cleaner, glowing skin by effectively cleansing daily pollution, toxins and dirt - the collection includes: 

Sonic System City Block Purifying Cleansing Brush Head - $32 -with two types of bristles that allow for targeted, deep cleaning: soft, light charcoal bristles cleanse larger areas like the cheeks; and firm, dark charcoal bristles in this unique tilted head, target areas prone to buildup (forehead, chin, nose), and help to unclog pores by removing dirt and excess oil thoroughly. This sonic brush head helps detoxify skin by removing oil, pollutants, and dirt more effectively than washing by hand, thanks to sonic technology which loosens trapped impurities with high-speed vibrations. What you'll really appreciate is that the brush can be used with your already existing Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush - if you don't have one already though it will set you back $141 for the brush and system but you can feel confident that when they release new brush heads and attachments they will be compatible with the same system! 

City Block Purifying Charcoal Cleansing Gel - 150ml - $27 - with a soothing gel texture that deeply cleanses the skin, neutralizing pollution’s harsh effects, while controlling excess oil, immediately and over time with the detoxifying power of bamboo charcoal that targets even the most aggressive pollutants that attack skin every day; glycerin - to draw moisture from the environment and bind it to the skin's surface; and caffeine - to help keep skin calm and soothed while cleansing - leaving skin feeling refreshed, moisturized and soft. Use it with your Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush or on its own. 

City Block Purifying Charcoal Clay Mask + Scrub - 100ml - $34 - a five minute treatment that works quickly to remove toxins and dirt while also removing excess oil and reducing the appearance of large pores minimized over time. Contains natural bamboo charcoal - to attract pollutants and other impurities out of the skin like a magnet, trapping them so they can be easily rinsed off the face; disodium EDTA - guards against harmful environmental chemicals and metals; kaolin - a natural clay that absorbs excess sebum, helping skin appear smooth and matte; and laminaria saccharina extract - a brown algae extract that helps minimize excess sebum production resulting is less surface oil over time - as well as safe exfoliators to help rid skin of impurities including silica beads, gentian root extract, sucrose and acetyl glucosamine. 

Available now exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutique locations across Canada and online at www.clinique.ca.

- Lisamarie -

NeoStrata introduces four new cleansers to start your day off right!

NeoStrata offers a fresh and refreshed start to the day with a new line of cleansers, featuring four new formulas in Rinse-Off and Non-Rinse options:

I have combination skin and prefer a Rinse-Off formula so I have been loving:

Cleansing Foaming Water - 165ml - $22 - with 2% glycolic acid and cucumber extract helps cleanse, soothe and hydrate effortlessly while removing make-up and impurities. And;

Oil Free Cleanser - 200ml - $22 - specially formulated for combination/oily skin with 4% glycolic acid to help cleanse and refresh in one simple step by removing the build-up of dead cells, oil and impurities on the surface of the skin.

Or if you have dry and/or sensitive skin you might prefer the new Non-Rinse options:

Detoxifying Micellar Gel - 200ml - $22 - gently cleanses and soothes even the most sensitive skin as it removes make-up from the face, eyes and lips to leave skin radiant thanks to celldetox - which helps detoxify the skin of impurities and environmental stressors causing dry skin. And;

All-in-One Cleansing Milk - 200ml - $22 - a normal to dry skin cleanser with celldetox - for help with detoxification and avocado butter - for hydration - to gently cleanse and remove make-up from the face, eyes and lips while hydrating and leaving the skin soft without being greasy.

All of the cleansers are alcohol, paraben and soap free making them great for sensitive and irritated skin and have received the Dermatology Review Panel seal of approval - which means they aren't talking a lot of crap with their clinical claims.

Available now at major drugstores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Three easy steps to clearer skin with Vichy Normaderm!

Vichy Normaderm has improved its formula for even better acne fighting with a treatment that will have your skin clearer just in time for lighter summer makeup:

Vichy Normaderm Corrective Anti-Acne Treatment - 50ml - $29.95 - a hydrating treatment with a formula that is 50% more concentrated than the original to reduce pimples by 75%  by combining 1.5% Salicylic Acid - to unclog pores, LHA and Phe Resorcinol - help reduce the appearance of acne marks and new Air Licium technology - refreshes and mattifies the skin - the ingredients work together to quickly and effectively unclog pores without irritating the skin, treat and prevent all signs of acne including pimples, pore visibility, acne marks, shine and redness.

Of course the treatment works best when used with the Normaderm cleanser and toner:

Cleanse away all excess sebum and impurities with  Vichy Normaderm Deep Cleansing Gel - 200 - $19.95 - with a soap-free, alcohol-free formula that won’t over dry or irritate the skin.

Then, unclog and tighten pores and mattify the skin with Vichy Normaderm Pore-Tightening Lotion - 200ml - $19.95 - a toner specifically formulated for oily and acne-prone skin.

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

- Lisamarie -

Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Spring/Summer 2016 Collection

Tarte introduces Rainforest of the Sea for spring/summer 2016 - with a whole new selection of colour cosmetics as well as brand new skin care that’s infused with an antioxidant-rich and hydrating formula which helps protect against daily aggressors and premature signs of aging to leave skin bright and radiant.

Eyeshadow Palette - $41 - with 8 neutral shades: Mermaid Gold, Seashell Pink, Wave Slate, Abyss Dark Brown, Reef Copper, Starfish Bronze, Cove Tan, Sand and Ivory in a velvety formula that hydrates and balances lids with a creamy powder is that is never drying or chalky. Each of the pigmented, blendable shades is a blend of liner, lid, crease, and highlight shadows in wearable mattes and metallics to define and contour your eyes. It includes a step-by-step guide to take your look from beachy bronze to a sea-inspired evening eye.

Skin Twinkle Lightning Palette - $50 - a strobing and highlighting palette that includes a versatile trio of silky perfecting powders that filter and reflect light for a soft focus glow. The middle Filtered Light shade is your go-to setting powder in a universal matte sand that brightens and corrects any darkness under the eyes. Paired with two full-size, luminous perfecting powders: Sunlight and Moonlight that are perfect for illuminating the contours of the face for a natural-looking glow that flatters all skintones.

Wipeout Color-Correcting Palette - $54 - includes 6 cream complexion correctors to balance, correct and perfect the complexion and wipe out skin discolorations. This easy-to-use palette features numbered shades and includes a coordinating visual guide to make the professional technique of colour-correction accessible to everyone. It features six color-correcting shades: Orange - counteracts darkness; Green - neutralizes redness; Warmth - sculpts, contours, and defines; Peach 1- camouflages light to medium skintones; Peach 2 - camouflages medium to deep skintones; and Yellow - highlights and brightens. These universal shades work across skintones to offset the appearance of dark circles, redness, and acne, while contouring and highlighting, with a creamy texture that helps minimize the look of imperfections, including pores and fine lines.

Water Foundation - $47 - in 12 shades:  Fair Neutral, Fair-Light Neutral, Light Neutral, Light Sand, Light-Medium Neutral, Light-Medium Beige, Light-Medium Honey, Medium Neutral, Medium Honey, Medium-Tan Sand, Tan Sand, Deep Honey - with a concentrated, full-coverage fluid formula that delivers the ultimate in hydration-boosting coverage and 12-hour wear. It features 20%t water to quench dry skin as it covers and masks any redness, dark spots, and uneven skintone while softening the look of pores and fine lines. The custom dropper applicator delivers the perfect level of moisture-rich coverage in an array of shades to match any skintone for a smooth, soft, radiant complexion.

Aquacealer Concealer - $31 - in 6 shades: Fair, Light, Light-Medium, Medium, Tan and Deep - a full coverage, concealing serum that locks in radiance, hides imperfections, and hydrates skin. Formulated with concentrated levels of pigments suspended in deep conditioning serum, it contains 20% water to deliver the desired coverage while moisturizing skin. Apply it directly from the custom applicator wand to mask any redness, dark spots, and acne or to brighten up the undereye area.

Drench Lip Splash Lipstick - $26 - in 12 shades:  Skinny Dip - white nude, Beach Bum - dark nude, Cabana Boy - pink, Happy - rose, Top Down - poppy coral, Bikini - pink coral, Hey Sailor - bright pink, Mai Tai - orange, Firework - red, Surfer Girl - cool fuchsia, Wet Suit - plum berry, Bonfire - blackberry - a long-wearing, satin-matte lipstick that saturate lips with creamy, full-coverage colour and hydration with  natural, lip-loving oils and butters.

Quench Lip Rescue - $23 - in 4 shades: Opal - sheer pink, Nude - sheer beige, Rose - sheer mid-tone pink and Berry - sheer berry -  infused with an antioxidant and vitamin-rich lip quencher that’s powered by a blend of essential extracts and oils to help restore the appearance of your lips’ softness, moisture and elasticity that’s reduced over time while providing a protective antioxidant barrier against daily aggressors. With a tinted, everyday formula that gently melts into skin to smooth over the look of lip lines, leaving a radiant, dewy finish.

Lipsaver Treatment Primer - $23 - a daily lip treatment primer and moisturizing balm that features a transparent, coconut oil-infused formula that disappears into lips while it helps smooth and improve the look and wear of your favorite lipstick. Use it to refresh lips throughout the day or as a soothing overnight treatment. Loaded with an antioxidant-rich formula to protect lips while promoting firmness and elasticity.

So Fine Micro Liner - $26 - in Black - featuring an ultra-fine tip, it makes it easy to create a crisp, precise line and expertly fill in spaces between lashes to extend and volumize the appearance of the upper and lower lash line.

Highlighter Brush - $41 - a universal highlighting and strobing brush that features a custom, double-ended design and cruelty-free, soft bristles that target, highlight, and set makeup while sweeping on all-over radiance. The smaller, precision brush side brightens up the undereye area, while it illuminates the top of cheeks, nose, and browbones; while the angled, fluffy brush end creates an incandescent glow on the cheeks and forehead.

Double-Ended Foundation Brush - $41 - a complexion-perfecting tool that includes on one end a smaller, angled brush end that is ideal for targeting and covering around the contours of the face, minimizing the look of redness, dark circles, and fine lines on areas that include the nose and the eye area; while the larger, flat brush end to buff and blend on all-over coverage for an instant airbrushed effect.

Color Correcting Brush - $29 -  designed with soft, cruelty-free bristles that work with a variety of cream concealer and corrector formulas. Use its precision tapered tip to target and cover acne, redness, dark circles, and other imperfections, or just dot it onto areas you want to strobe and brighten, such as the top of cheeks or the under eye area. Use the opposite, fluffy brush end to soften and blend over harsh lines. The ergonomically angled tip can be used to seamlessly apply bronzing and highlighting shades all over the contours of the face for a sunkissed finish.

The Airbrusher Double-Ended Concealer Brush - $29 - features soft, dense bristles in different sizes to buff on custom coverage all over the contours of the face. The smaller, precision brush is ideal for brightening the undereye area or sweeping concealer over acne and dark spots. The larger buffing brush helps to conceal any redness, hyperpigmentation, or other imperfections, offering full, buildable coverage without any streaking.

Lip Brush - $29 - features a tapered, precision liner brush for crisp lip contouring before it retracts down to keep the brush clean and lips. The opposite side of the lip brush features a dense, flat design to pick up and shade in your favorite creamy lip colors and helps fill in the look of fine lines and prevents feathering.

Deep Dive Cleansing Gel - 150ml - $30 -  removes excess oil, impurities, and all traces of waterproof makeup. Enriched with the exclusive Rainforest of the Sea complex, it helps balance and soothe as it cleanses, without disrupting skin’s natural moisture, which can cause acne and other skin concerns. With each application, it softens and hydrates without clogging pores, while vitamin C works to brighten the complexion.

Drink of H20 Hydrating Boost - 50ml - $47 - powered by hyaluronic acid and the exclusive Rainforest of the Sea antioxidant complex, this cooling gel moisturizer helps restore skin’s natural hydration for skin that’s fortified, refreshed, and healthier-looking. The lightweight moisturizer absorbs into skin, leaving no oily or greasy feel behind, while powerful marine antioxidants help skin defend itself from everyday aggressors. Its skin-balancing properties support antiaging, and it helps boost the appearance of firmness, tone, and vitality over time.  

Marine Boosting Mist - 75ml - $30 -  restore skin’s natural radiance and hydration and extend makeup wear for 12 hours with a refreshing setting spray that acts as a hydrating mist and primer to help to minimize the appearance of pores, redness, and puffiness. Featuring a hypoallergenic formula, it’s infused with tarte’s antioxidant-packed Rainforest of the Sea™ complex to help shield skin from daily aggressors. Just mist on a few times throughout the day to quench dry skin and help improve the look of firmness over time.

And if you like the sounds of the skin care products above but don't want to commit to full sizes without trying then check out:

Make Splash Hydrating Skin Savers -  $12 - mini versions of the Marine Boosting Mist, Deep Dive Cleansing Gel and Drink H20 Hydrating Boost.

Available now at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Skin cleans up with Soap & Glory, Nuxe, Sephora and Mary Kay!

Soap & Glory Face Soap and Clarity 3-in-1 Pore Clearing Vitamin C Facial Wash - 350ml - $22 - a gently foaming, non-drying wash that delivers sublimely clean, fresh and radiant skin a minute thanks to Superfruit Yuzu - an antioxidant complex from Japanese citrus fruits along with ultra-soft scrub beads - for gentle, daily exfoliating.

This is my new go-to morning fragrance - it does a great job of getting my skin fresh and clean for the day ahead and it has a light, citrusy scent that wakes me up in a non-obnoxious way!

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Nuxe Reve de Miel Face Cleansing and Make-Up Removing Gel - 200ml - $19 - a mild, soap-free and paraben-free gel with a honey texture that gently cleanses to remove the makeup and impurities that have accumulated over the course of the day while it soothes the skin. Contains 93% ingredients of natural origin.

Available at drugstores across Canada.

Sephora Ultimate Warming Cleanser - 125ml - $22 - another cleanser with a honey-like texture only this one warms on contact with the skin, helping to open the pores and effectively remove impurities, excess sebum and makeup.
Enriched with maple sap extract which is rich in nutritive elements for comfortable skin that is never dry or tight.

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

And if you're tired of the boy stealing your cleanser, get him his own:

Mary Kay MKMen Daily Facial Wash - 133ml - $18 - a fragrance and alcohol free cleanser that thoroughly cleanses skin, visibly reducing excess oil  and prepping skin for shaving without leaving it feeling tight or dry. Suitable for all skin types even sensitive skin.

Available now 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 -

Bio-Beaute by Nuxe Rebalancing Range brings combination skin into perfect balance!

Mainting and respecting the balance of combination skin is a challenge that Bio-Beauty by Nuxe recently took up using a groundbreaking technology in a 100% natural botanical complex including cranberry extract that effectively and gently corrects all the annoying skin flaws that affect combination skin in two easy steps:

Bio-Beaute by Nuxe Rebalancing Cleansing Gel - 200ml - $22 - a rinse off, sulfate-free gel that gently cleanses while removing impurities and excess sebum leaving skin clean without drying.

Bio-Beaute by Nuxe Multi-Correcting Rebalancing Cream - 40ml - $31 - a non-greasy cream that absorbs quickly and moisturizes for 8 hours while at the same time mattifing and correcting all skin flaws including imperfections, blackheads and dilated pores. With organic apple cryo-extract to promote the release of B-endorphins to improve the skin's comfort.

With regular use you can look forward to skin that is softer, healthier an clearer; with excess sebum eliminated and improved skin quality.

Available now exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart.

- Lisamarie -

Clean up with a gel from Marcelle, L'Oréal and Avon!

Marcelle Ultra Gentle Cleansing Gel - 350ml - $12.95 - an ultra-mild and non-foaming facial cleanser gentle enough for the whole family and that can even be used on the eyes to remove make-up thanks to the micellar technology. Enriched with aloe vera and glycerin for a gel that is super gentle to protect the skin's natural moisture barrier. It's free of perfumes, parabens, sufates, oils and soap.

In fact, it's so wonderful that it even has the seal of the Canadian Dermatology Association which they only hand out to products that are fragrance free, non comedognic, have been tested for hypoallergenicity, have a low potential for irritation and do not contain the most common contact allergens.

Available at drugstores across Canada and online at www.marcelle.com.

L'Oréal Sublime Fresh Purifying Gel Wash - 150ml - $11.99 - a soap-free cleanser that deeply cleans out pores, removes traces of makeup, purifies and refreshes normal to combination skin. Contains salicylic acid, a purifying ingredient that provides antibacterial properties to leave skin feeling ultra-fresh and clean.

Available now at mass and drug retailers across Canada.

Avon Elements Purifying Gel Cleanser - 150ml - $7.99 - a mild and gentle foaming gel cleanser suitable for even sensitive skin that is infused with edelweiss extract and pro-vitamin B5 to deeply clean pores, flush out impurities and remove facial and eye makeup without drying out skin to leave it looking healthy and vibrantly clean.

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

- Lisamarie -

Clean up with new cleansers from Lise Watier, Garnier, Boots No7 and Simple!

Lise Watier Prebiotic Micellar Water - 200ml - $25 - a 3-in-1 cleanser makeup remover for face, eyes and lips with a no-rise formula making it great for all skin types, even sensitive.

What makes it different from your typical cleansing water is the prebiotic formula which helps optimize the balance of good and bad bacterias that are essential for healthy skin and act as a defense shield against infection - it stimulates the growth of good bacteria at the expense of bad bacteria - and since pollution, temperature fluctuations, humidity, stress and even lifestyle habits can disrupt the balance it's great to be able to do this while cleansing away dirt and makeup.

I've been a big fan of cleansing waters ever since a facialist introduced them to me as a great first cleansing step before using my Clarisonic so the brush doesn't get all gunked up with makeup and this is a great one! It does a great job removing makeup, it doesn't dry out my skin and I like the idea that it is doing great things for my skin!

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart, The Bay, Sears, London Drugs, Jean Coutu and Pharmaprix.

Garnier Skin Renew The Radiance Renewer Cleansing Gelee - 236ml - $10.99 - a uniquely textured cleansing gelee that transforms when it comes in contact with water to a foam that effectively removes dirt, oil and makeup. With a paraben free formula enriched with naturally brightening citrus extract and hydroxy acid to help boost skin's natural cell renewal for skin that looks fresher, smoother and more radiant from the very first use.

I love the fresh, citrusy smell and come the hotter months I will be storing this in the fridge for a cooling, cleansing sensation at the end of a long, hot day!

Available now at drug and mass retailers.

Boots No7 Beautiful Skin Hot Cloth Cleanser - 150ml - $13 - it's like a facial in your own home when you combine the rich indulgent cleanser with the gentle exfoliating muslin cloth that removes dead skin cells and daily grime while stimulating circulation, leaving the skin deeply clean, soft and radiant.

One of several new products that are part of the brand's new look - which isn't technically out until March but my Shoppers already has it so yours might too - the next time you are at the store go and admire the pretty new, sleek packaging if they do!

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Simple Foaming Cleanser - 148ml - $8.99 - a rich & mild cleanser with a gentle foam formulation to clean gently and effectively and glycenate technology to enhance mildness. Contains Pro-Vitamin B5, Chamomile, Geranium and Glycerin and is pH balanced, with no irritating perfumes or dyes making it great for all skin types including sensitive and will have your skin feeling cleansed, refreshed and moisturized.

Available now at drug and mass merchandisers.

- Lisamarie -