Eye Love Wednesday - Sahajan Golden Glow Eye Balm

The skin around the eyes is more fragile, delicate and up to 5 times thinner than the rest of the skin, as well as being more prone to dryness and quicker to show the signs of fatigue, stress and environmental factors - so you really need to treat it with special care - like with a super-hero ingredient - enter Ghee, Ayurveda’s liquid gold, rich in fatty acids and antioxidants and revered for its ability to soften dark circles and help soothe the under eyes - it's no Deadpool but still pretty good...

 

Sahajan Golden Glow Eye Balm - 15ml - $70 - with a thick, masque-like texture that has harnessed the power of ghee - to hydrate, soften and smooth to minimize dark circles; eyebright - helps reduce signs of fatigue and aging; rose oil - improves redness and promotes skin elasticity and firmness; and gotu kola - to help visibly reduce the signs of fatigue and diminish the dark circles. 

 

I love the texture and I especially love the brightening boost it adds to my under eye area. I have been using a Smashbox under eye brightener - it's almost empty and it's discontinued so I was already looking for something to replace it - this balm is actually better because I can get my glow and moisture all in one product - the less steps the better as far as I'm concerned!

Available at sahajan.com and thedetoxmarket.ca.

 

- Lisamarie -

All the best in retinol for day, night and eyes from Avon Isa Knox Anew, Marcelle and StriVectin!

Avon Isa Knox Anew Clinical Line Eraser [1.0%] Advanced Retinol Serum - 30ml - $72 - a high-performance serum that dramatically reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots while it visibly refreshes skin's texture for a smoother, brighter look.

 

Available online at avon.ca. 

Marcelle Retinol³ + Probiotic Night Serum - 30ml - $39.95 - with a potent blend of ingredients in a paraben and phthalates-free serum to refine, soothe and renew skin and reveal a supple and more radiant complexion: Retinol - reduces the appearance of wrinkles, dark spots and other signs of aging; bakuchiol - targets fine lines, reduces acne marks and improves skin texture without any risk of sensitization; soothing probiotics - nourish the good bacteria found naturally on the skin and allow them to thrive; while citric acid - exfoliates and helps clean pores for breathable skin. To experience optimal results, gently massage two to four drops at night on the face and neck while avoiding the eye area. This Marcelle Retinol Plus Probiotic night serum is paraben-free and phthalates-free, making it safe for use on sensitive skin. 

Available at drugstores across Canada.

StriVectin Advanced Retinol Multi-Correct Eye Cream - 15ml - $85 - with an ophthalmologist tested and fragrance free formula that offers the power of retinol that is gentle enough even for the delicate eye area thanks to expertly engineered Optimized Surface Release Retinol - that limits irritation and Retinol-mimicking Rambutan - to help visibly rejuvenate skin around the eyes. With regular use it improves the appearance of volume, texture and depth of wrinkles around the eyes to visibly reduce wrinkle complexity.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - Burt's Bees Skin Nourishment Eye Cream

Burt's Bees Skin Nourishment Eye Cream - 14g - $20.99 - reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with a 99% natural formula featuring Royal Jelly that contains vitamins A, B2 and E to leave skin looking healthy and radiant.

With a light nourishing formula perfect for normal to combination skin, this fragrance-free anti-aging eye cream has no parabens, phthalates, petrolatum or SLS so you can feel as good about using it as you will look!

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - Rodial Vit C Eye Souffle

Tired for looking tired? Revive the look of worn out eyes with:

Rodial Vit C Eye Soufflé - 15ml - $99 -  a brightening eye cream that works to rejuvenate and replenish the undereye area.

The formula is fortified with 2% Vitamin C - a brightening and antioxidant ingredient, and has a rich cream texture that melts into the skin, releasing its nourishing and illuminating benefits to leave the delicate eye contour firmer and looking visibly brighter and more even toned.

Available at Murale, select Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutique and Saks stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Absorb goodness from your skin care routine with The Care Principle!

Introducing The Care Principle - a plant-based skin care line that was  developed by media personality Dina Mirkovich as self-care in a bottle (or 4) - making it easy to do something great for your skin twice a day in just minutes with 3 essential steps:

Infinite Glo Serum - 30ml - $60 - hydrates and revives tired skin with a nourishing boost of vitamin E, marula seed oil - to target dullness, brighten skin and improve uneven texture and a blend of safflower, apricot kernel, avocado, organic jojoba seed, camellia seed and  rosehip seed oils - to keep skin soft and supple all day - with a lightweight texture that feels feathery light on the skin and makes it a nourishing primer for makeup. This is my favourite product from the line - it soaks right in and makes my skin feel perfect - during the summer I don't think I will even need moisturizer on top!

Infinite Glo Day Cream - 30ml - $40 - a lightweight, skin-repairing, anti-aging day cream that's infused with premium, organic moisturizers to soften skin and visually improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and a precise blend of fatty acids to bring out skin’s natural radiance and keep it soft and hydrated all day long - with a lightweight and velvety texture that absorbs quickly into the skin leaving a feathery light, silky finish for skin that glows.

Infinite Glo Night Cream - 30ml - $40 - an intense anti-aging moisturizing treatment that soothes, repairs, and brightens skin while sleeping with an antioxidant formula fortified with vitamin E and hyaluronic acid to help smooth wrinkles, improve skin's firmness and boost elasticity - that helps detoxify and replenish the skin during sleep - when it’s most receptive to restoration and renewal - with a feathery light texture that allows the skin to breathe while eliminating dryness.

Infinite Glo Eye Cream - 30ml - $30 - with a hydrating blend of wrinkle-smoothing botanicals, antioxidants and non-irritating moisturizers that brighten and depuff to help wake up tired eyes, minimize fine lines, firm and restore a more youthful appearance - with a silky formula that feels feathery light on the skin that makes it a great and nourishing primer for eye makeup.

There's a lot to love about the line - all the products are formulated in Canada with premium, plant-based ingredients that are always free of parabens, sulfates and phthalates - no animal testing ever and are effective for all skin types: dry, oily, normal, combination and even sensitive!

I know, it all sounds great and you want it all - luckily you can pick up the whole 4 piece collection bundle for a special price of $140!

Available online at thecareprinciple.com.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - StriVectin Hyperlift Eye Instant Eye Fix

StriVectin Hyperlift Eye Instant Eye Fix - 10ml - $56 - a breakthrough temporary tightening treatment that immediately reduces the look of bags in just 5 minutes along with  puffiness, crepey texture and wrinkles in the undereye area with a leave-on formula that blends into skin with no white residue, creating an invisible support system that lasts for hours. 

Formulated with patented NIA-114 along with:

mineral tightening complex: french pink clay, clear quartz crystal and magnesium aluminum silicate form an invisible support system to reduce the look of bags, lines and crepiness;

age-defying stem cell extracts: Aacai fruit extract, Chinese basil fruit extract and white oak bark extract deliver antioxidant protection and help minimize the visible signs of aging around eyes over time; and

neuropeptide blend: five powerful peptides help minimize the look of fine lines around eyes over time.

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

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - Veriphy Skincare 20/20 Eye Cream

Veriphy Skincare 20/20 Eye Cream - 15ml - $82 - with a smoothing ad firming formula that is packed full of powerful ingredients the star one being PhytoSpherix - a natural energy source, it gives skin energy to produce collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid and fuels skin cells so they can revitalize and rejuvenate, naturally, providing the skin with deep hydration, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and helping to reveal a bright and even skin tone;

along with:

a combination of peptides: acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 - to dramatically reduce the appearance of wrinkle length and volume;

niacinamide - vitamin B3 helps to brighten and nourish the under-eye area visibly reducing the appearance of dark circles;

cucumber – a soothing and refreshing ingredient that helps to decrease the appearance of puffiness and hydrate the skin.

And for everything great the formula does contain, it's also notable for what it doesn't have including: sulfates, parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, silicones or fragrance!

Available at Murale and select Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutiques across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Ole Henriksen Hats Off to Bananas Pre-Makeup Skincare Set!

Ole Henriksen Hats Off to Bananas Pre-Makeup Skincare Set - $92 - inspired by banana powder, the set contains a brightening duo that creates a glowing canvas for makeup: 15ml Banana Bright Eye Creme, 30ml Banana Bright Face Primer along with the cutest banana baseball cap that you ever did see!

Great for all skin types, the formula contains: vitamin C - targets visible signs of aging; collagen -  helps improve the look of skin’s youthful elasticity; and banana powder-inspired pigments - to instantly illuminate - which together combat dullness and uneven texture, pores and dryness.

I find the eye cream especially impressive, not only does in instantly blur the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and brighten dull and tired-looking eyes but it also makes for a great eyeshadow base!

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Age gracefully with Avène DermAbsolu!

Avène DermAbsolu doesn't want you to fight the aging process, but rather, to age as gracefully as possible with an anti-aging line that can be used on even the most sensitive skin - to leave it redensified, fuller and bursting with vitality; contours of the face are reshaped and facial volumes rebalanced with a complexion that is fresher and more vibrant.

Available in the collection:

Recontouring Serum - 30ml - $62.00 - revitalizes skin with a dropper format that delivers the perfect dose in just one press.

Defining Day Cream - 40ml - $58.00 - redensifies skin with an innovative airless jar pump.

Comforting Night Balm - 40ml - $59.00 - with a rich balm texture to nourish and rejuvenate.

Youth Eye Cream - 15ml - $47.50 - with a hydra-nutritive texture and a metallic cool-effect massage applicator.

Available now in pharmacies across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - Embryolisse Smoothing Eye Contour Care

Damn those signs of advancing age: unsightly wrinkles, loss of firmness and elasticity - and it's the eyes they hit first! Luckily help is here with:

Embryolisse Smoothing Eye Contour Care - 15ml - $42 - a non-greasy eye treatment that has been specially formulated for the fragile area around the eyes and is rich in active ingredients to help improve skin tone, firm skin, reduce the appearance of small wrinkles and crow’s feet, dark circles and puffiness.

Ingredients include: soothing and regenerating cornflower and oak meristem extracts; moisturizing hyaluronic acid, nourishing sesame oil and antioxidant vitamins A & E - which combined fight the wrinkles, dark circles and bags leaving eyes looking rested and rejuvenated. Best of all it absorbs quick so you don't have to wait to apply makeup!

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

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - Vivier Platine GrenzCine Eye

Are your eyes fighting thinning skin, deeper wrinkles and a loss of volume? No worries, help is here with:

Vivier Platine GrenzCine Eye - 15ml - $195 - a fragrance-free cream designed to help increase skin thickness and firmness on the eye lids and the delicate area around the contour of the eyes while diminishing fine lines and wrinkles and increasing moisturization and luminosity.

Clinically proven to thicken the skin from the “outside in” while boosting the collagen from the “inside out” with an innovative and patent-pending slow-release formulation containing Polyamine-DAB and Vitamin C as well as hydrating ingredients for skin that is beautiful, more luminous, plumper and healthier-looking.

Part of the GrenzCine line that also includes a Serum, Neck Cream and Body Cream.

Available at clinics and dermaspas across Canada - check out https://www.vivierskin.com to find one near you.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - StriVectin Advanced Hydration Hyaluronic Tripeptide Gel-Cream for Eyes

We all know that sun exposure causes photoaging damage to unprotected skin. But new research shows that the sun isn't the only wrinkle-causing culprit. Blue light from devices is now thought to contribute to photoaging damage such as wrinkles, loss of elasticity and discoloration. If you spend time on a digital device, dim the brightness - some of them even have "blue light filter" settings - go "hands-free" with your mobile device and add some blue light fight to your skincare routine with:


StriVectin Advanced Hydration Hyaluronic Tripeptide Gel-Cream for Eyes - 15ml - $69 - a dual-phase, swirled gel-cream for eyes that intensely hydrates and corrects the key signs of eye aging while neutralizing the visible effects of blue light exposure.

The cooling gel phase combines hyaluronic acid - to deliver intense hydration; oligopeptide & tripeptide blend - improves appearance of wrinkles and thin skin around the eyes, blue daisy extract - offers powerful anti-inflammatory properties and helps to calm and soothe; biomarine extracts - helps diminish the look of crow's feet and dark circles; and apple & watermelon extracts - provide an extra boost of immediate and long lasting hydration. The nourishing cream phase features naturally-derived rice extract antioxidant - neutralizes the visible effects of blue light exposure resulting from both the sun and digital devices; and patented NIA-114 technology - an exclusive form of niacin/vitamin B3 that is clinically proven to strengthen the skin barrier and supercharge the performance of other ingredients.

Instantly your eye area will feel intensely hydrated and moisturized and in just one week the look of fine lines, dark circles and puffiness will be reduced while the visible effects of blue light exposure will be neutralized.

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

- Lisamarie -

Give your skin its daily energy boost with Marcelle Hydractive!

Marcelle introduces something much needed for our skin in this cold winter weather - Hydractive - featuring a combination of  natural ingredients to deeply revitalize skin delivering a super active moisturizing effect that offers 3 actions:

hydration - moisturizes and strengthens skin's natural defenses with glacier water from the Canadian northwest - drawn from the depths of the ocean and incredibly rich and pure, containing more than 60 minerals and rare earth elements;

skin energy boost - to revitalize and restore with spirulina - a well-known food supplement that has energy benefits and an extremely high content of vitamins (A - prevents free-radical damage, B12 - moisturizes and E - strengthens skin moisture barrier) calcium, iron and phosphorus, all of which are vital for the skin’s health. It acts as a skin energy booster while simultaneously protecting against free radical formation and environmental stressors;

and skin protection - reinforces skin barrier to lock in moisture with water lock complex - a unique and exclusive blend of natural sugars derived from raw ingredients such as beets, corn and sweet potatoes.

Marcelle Hydractive 24H Day & Night Moisturizing Gel Cream - 50ml - $25.95 - with an oil-free, 90% natural origin formula good for all skin types, it provides immediate and lasting hydration as it quenches skin’s thirst for a healthy-looking glow, reinforces skin’s moisture barrier and re-energizes skin to visibly restore luminosity and purity with a fresh and aquatic scent.

Marcelle Hydractive Anti-Fatigue Eye Contour Gel - 15ml - $25.95 - with a 86% natural origin formula that moisturizes the eye contour area for a healthy-looking glow as it reduces the appearance of dark circles and instantly illuminates  for a rested and radiant look.

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

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - Zorah Ora Eye Cream

Tired of waking up looking tired? Then you need:

Zorah Ora Eye Cream - 30ml - $64.99 - offers both short and long term benefits: significantly reduces fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles with an anti-fatigue effect that also removes morning puffy eyes - making it the perfect first step in your morning skin care routine and a great base for concealer and/or foundation!

Not only will you look good but you can feel good to about the formula which is made using only organic, eco-friendly and fair-trade ingredients, packaged in recyclable materials and certified cruelty-free by PETA. 

As well, the products don't include mineral oils (petroleum) or animal fats, parabens, GMOS, propyleneglycol, synthetic perfumes, PEG, PPG, sodium laureth sulphate, EDTA, phthalates or other ingredients harmful for health or the environment.

Available at select natural food stores across Canada and online at zorahbiocosmetiques.com.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - Cliniderm HydraComfort Eye Contour Cream

A must-have for all dehydrated skin types - especially during the cold winter months:

Cliniderm HydraComfort Eye Contour Cream - 15ml - $28.99 - a light, hydrating cream that provides immediate and long-term hydration with a complex containing hyaluronic acid to help replenish the skin's moisture leaving it softer, more comfortable and supple. As well, it contains a blend of vitamins and antioxidants that offer a decongestant action to prevent and reduce under-eye bags and puffiness while soothing the skin with their anti-inflammatory and anti-irritation properties. 

Available at drugstores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Treat skin the bright way with the Arbonne RE9 Advanced Brightening Collection!

Winter weather have you skin looking dull and lackluster? It's easy to brighten up with the new Arbonne RE9 Advanced Brightening Collection!

Made up of six new skincare products formulated with Arbonne’s proprietary SakuraBright Complex containing dermatologist-recognized brightening ingredients that help improve skin’s glow and luminosity and minimize the look of dark spots:

RE9 Advanced Brightening Cleansing Foam - 90ml - $56 - a pearlescent cleanser that suds just enough to gently remove makeup, dirt and impurities, without stripping skin of essential hydration to leave it feeling clean and refreshed. The formula contains cherry blossom extract - promotes the appearance of skin radiance with hydration; birch leaf extract - hydrates to help promote luminescent, flawless-looking skin; licorice root extract - hydrates, leaving skin with a vibrant, healthy-looking, natural glow; cucumber, watercress, and red clover extracts - to moisturize to soothe the skin.

RE9 Advanced Brightening Toner - 90ml - $49 - a dual-purpose alcohol-free toner and softening lotion that provides gentle exfoliation to finish the cleansing routine while prepping skin for the next step and leave it looking fresh and glowing. The formula contains cherry blossom extract - promotes the appearance of skin radiance with hydration; birch leaf extract -  hydrates to help promote luminescent, flawless-looking skin; licorice root extract - hydrates, leaving skin with a vibrant, healthy-looking, natural glow; prickly pear flower extract - acts as an exfoliant, helping to reveal more luminous-looking skin while improving skin smoothness and tone; and cucumber, watercress, and red clover extracts - to moisturize to soothe the skin.

RE9 Advanced Brightening Serum - 30ml - $85 -   a lightweight, hydrating, concentrated serum  that targets the appearance of dark spots and uneven pigmentation, giving skin a brighter appearance. The formula contains SakuraBright Complex - delivers essential nourishment to target the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone; cherry blossom extract - promotes the appearance of skin radiance with hydration; ascorbyl glucoside - a stabilized form of vitamin C that brightens to help temporarily diminish the appearance of dark spots, improve the appearance of skin tone and revitalize the look of skin’s radiance; licorice root extract -  hydrates, leaving skin with a vibrant, healthy-looking, natural glow; and cucumber, watercress, red clover extracts - to moisturize to soothe the skin; and beet root extract - delivers hydration to the skin.

RE9 Advanced Brightening Protective Lotion SPF 15 - 50ml - $85 - with a lightweight, hydrating texture that easily absorbs into skin to deliver lasting hydration without greasiness to improve skin’s overall appearance and broad spectrum SPF 15 sunscreen for UVA/UVB protection to reduce the risk of sun damage and early skin aging. The formula contains zinc oxide - a non-nano, mineral sunscreen agent that offers broad spectrum SPF protection; Japanese pagoda tree flower extract - a botanical with antioxidant properties that helps improve skin’s moisture barrier to help dull, tired-looking skin look refreshed and glowing; stabilized vitamin C -  helps support collagen through moisturization to improve the look of skin texture and tone; and olive squalane - containing omega 3 and 6 fatty acids to replenish the skin’s natural lipid barrier to support moisturization for smooth, healthy-looking skin.

RE9 Advanced Brightening Night Cream - 50ml - $112 - an ultra-hydrating cream that works overnight to deliver soft, supple skin by replenishing moisture and providing essential nourishment while sleeping to wake up to brighter, glowing skin. The formula contains SakuraBright Complex - delivers essential nourishment to maximize the skin’s natural reparative cycle and reduce the look of fine lines while you sleep; cherry blossom extract -  promotes the appearance of skin radiance with hydration; ascorbyl glucoside - a stabilized form of vitamin C that brightens to help temporarily diminish the appearance of dark spots, improve the appearance of skin tone and revitalize the look of skin’s radiance; birch leaf extract - hydrates to help promote luminescent, flawless-looking skin; licorice root extract - hydrates, leaving skin with a vibrant, healthy-looking, natural glow; and cucumber, watercress, and red clover extracts - to moisturize to soothe skin.

RE9 Advanced Brightening Eye Cream - 15g - $79 - with a fast acting formula that locks in moisture and help reduce the look of fine lines, puffiness and dark circles while brightening the look of skin around the eyes. The formula contains SakuraBright Complex - helps the delicate skin around the eyes look brighter and more youthful;  cherry blossom extract - promotes the appearance of skin radiance with hydration; birch leaf extract -  hydrates to help promote luminescent, flawless-looking skin; licorice root extract - hydrates, leaving skin with a vibrant, healthy-looking, natural glow; stabilized vitamin C - helps improves the appearance of skin tone and helps revitalize the look of skin’s radiance with hydration; caffeine -  reduces the appearance of puffiness and dark circles, helping to restore the appearance of youthful radiance through hydration; and olive squalane - containing omega 3 and 6 fatty acids to replenish the skin’s natural lipid barrier to support moisturization for smooth, healthy-looking skin.

The whole line (other then the Protective Lotion and Eye Cream) are lightly fragranced with a sparkling rose scent derived from natural botanicals and essential oils.

Best of all, if you are looking to score the whole collection, you can buy it all for a special price of $419!

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

- Lisamarie -

New and improved Korres Black Pine - now with 3D Sculpting Firming & Lifting!

Korres has improved its groundbreaking Black Pine formulas which now contain Elastilift-3D, a powerful complex that activates LOXL - the key player in regulating the structure of elastin - the structure of elastin is responsible for the elasticity of the skin and acts like a “tent peg” capable of placing it under tension in three dimensions - and is proven to renew skin elasticity and improve skin texture.

Available in the new 3D Black Pine Collection:

Korres 3D Black Pine Super Eye Serum - 15ml - $84 - offers a 360° eye lift that will leave the entire eye area, including the lids - looking youthful, bright and fatigue-free. Packaged in a sleek dosage-control pen, it's designed to work instantly on all areas of the eye, including the upper eyelid, which can show serious signs of fatigue as the skin in this area begins to sag. The serum visibly lifts upper eyelids, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin while also diminishing dark circles, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and eliminating puffiness.

The formula contains potent Black Pine extract; new Defeye Gravitytm Complex - an incredible new active that has demonstrated visible lifting action on sagging upper eyelids; Elastilift-3D complex - which helps renew skin elasticity, boost firmness and resilience, re-contours and improves facial architecture; a polysaccharide complex of tamarind seeds that instantly smooth fine lines and wrinkles while regulating moisture and improving the skin’s texture; an oat-derived complex of sugars that provide an immediate lifting effect; three types of hydrating hyaluronic acid in varying molecular weights; and panthenol - deeply moisturizes skin and nourishes eyelashes.

There is a specific way to use it - apply to the eyes morning and night with light sweeping motions. Start from the outer corner and move inward, then up and around the brow bone. Pause and apply gentle messaging pressure for two seconds to the orbital bone where the brow starts, under the arch of the brow, at the temples,and finally at the orbital bone under the pupil of the eye.

Korres 3D Black Pine Eye Cream - 15ml - $64 - boosted with the Elastilift-3D complex, Black Pine polyphenols and the skin-lifting spilanthes acmella extract, this new and improved firming eye cream visibly reduces the appearance of puffiness, dark circles, fine lines, and wrinkles. It also helps to promote skin elasticity, improve texture, and provide visible 3D sculpting around the eye area.

Korres 3D Black Pine Face Serum - 30ml - $88 - an intensive anti-aging serum that firms, lifts, and recontours for effective 3D facial sculpting. Powered by ultra-concentrated Elastilift-3D complex, and Black Pine polyphenols, the new formula helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as promotes skin elasticity and improves facial architecture.

Korres 3D Black Pine Sleeping Oil - 50ml - $79 - an ultra-concentrated silky overnight oil with recontouring, firming and nourishing action for 3D facial sculpting. Boosted with natural lipid replenishers and Black Pine polyphenols, it works to visually optimize volume, promote skin elasticity and firmness and improve facial architecture. Non-comedogenic and fast absorbing, it replenishes essential skin moisture and deeply nourishes the skin.

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

- Lisamarie -

Quo Summer 2018 Collection

Quo Lip Gloss - $10 - in 3 iridescent shades: Celestial, High Beam and Stargazer - enriched with nourishing ingredients for long-lasting, comfortable wear and a luminous shine.

Quo Eye Cream - $10 - in 2 metallic shades: Aura and Galactic - with high impact, iridescent and long-wearing colours that make eyes pop.

Quo Face Palette  Orion - $20 - cool-toned palette containing a highlighter, bronzer and blush.

Quo Face Palette Terra - $20 - warm-toned palette containing a highlighter, bronzer and blush.

Quo Brush Set - $60 - features 8 beautifully crafted brushes with custom iridescent handles inside a prismatic silver cosmetic bag. Included are: Powder, Blush, Foundation, All Over Eye Shadow, Shader, Crease Blender, Square Concealer and Liner/Brow brushes.

Available now for a limited time at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - Nuxe Nuxellence Eye Area Youth Revealing And Perfecting Anti-Aging Total Eye Contour

Nuxe Nuxellence Eye Area Youth Revealing And Perfecting  Anti-Aging Total Eye Contour - 15ml - $57 - smooths and illuminates the eye area with a natural self-adjusting shade and decongesting massage applicator that provides an instant perfector effect - instantly reducing the appearance of fine lines, redness and shadow, and over time smoother and more luminous, correcting puffiness and dark circles and diminishing fine lines and wrinkles.

The formula is chock full of botanical, skin-loving ingredients including passionflower, natural origin hyaluronic acid, anchusa, poppy petals, eye area botanical complex (albizia and siegesbeckia orientalis), calendula petals, araucaria seeds, maca root and cocoa cells - to help skin cells to maintain optimum energy levels for younger looking, radiant skin around the eyes.

And for an excellent summer cool down and extra de-puffing, pop it in the fridge for a few minutes before using to really get the applicator cold!

 Available now at stores across Canada including Hudson's Bay and Shoppers Drug Mart.

- Lisamarie -

Unleash the force of nature on your skin with emerginC Rawceuticals!

Caryl Baker Visage has partnered with skin care brand emerginC to launch one of the first skin care lines in Canada to feature new cold pressed technology - Rawceuticals - a revolutionary range of advanced skin care that blends a wide variety of pure, active cold pressed plant extracts with naturally-derived cosmeceutical ingredients. Each product is crafted in small batches to ensure freshness and effectiveness and allows ingredients to be extracted in their purest form with no oxidation so that its vital vitamins, minerals, proteins, enzymes and nutrients are kept intact.

Available in the collection:

Clean - Wet/Dry Cleanser - 118ml - $60 - a unique anhydrous cleansing oil that effectively deep cleans both dirt and makeup while helping to restore skin’s moisture balance.

To use, just dispense 2-3 pumps into hands and massage onto dry skin for 30 seconds. Add a few drops of water and continue massage over skin. Rinse thoroughly with warm water or use with raw cloth for more in depth cleansing. 

Contains 97% cold pressed, 95% organic Sunflower Seed Oil - rich in omega 6 & 9 to help restore natural moisture and nourish skin;
PhytoVie Defense Urban Shield Co-polymer - a biodegradable, botanical-based polymer made from brassica campestris and aleurites fordi oil co-polymer that stays on the skin longer to defend against pollution and help restore and hydrate skin; and
hemp seed oil - helps to improve elasticity, reduce the appearance of pore size, balance sebum and shield against the risks of UVA and UVB sun damage by protecting skin from free radical damage; 
as well as: sesame seed oil, aloe leaf extract, argan oil, avocado oil, cinnamomum camphora wood oil and macadamia seed oil.

Boreal Tonic - Forest Bark Facial Toner - 118ml - $58.50 - a unique soothing, remineralizing face toner crafted to sooth, nourish and tone skin after cleansing. Can be used throughout the day to rehydrate skin.

Contains 70% organic and 1% cold pressed ingredients including:
borealine hydra - a mix of 4 actives obtained from red maple, black spruce, yellow birch and jack pine barks that provides stable and long-lasting hydration to the skin and helps combat signs of premature aging and improves skin’s elasticity;
Argentière icecap water - has very high levels of minerals, especially calcium and silicium that help to rejuvenate and hydrate skin; and
basil - an antibacterial and antioxidant-rich, natural source of vitamin K that clarifies the skin and reduces the appearance of inflammation;
as well as: glycerin and witch hazel water.

Blend - Black Cumin, Hemp & Kakadu Plum Pressed Defense Moisturizer - 50ml - $150 - rich and nourishing, it defends against environmental aggressions, evens skin tone and texture and fights the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, moisturizes, nourishes, soothes and fights the appearance of aging skin.

Contains 67% organic & cold pressed and 61% fair trade & virgin ingredients including:
PhytoVie Defense - a botanical-based polymer made from brassica campestris and aleurites fordi oil co-polymer (tung wood + rapeseed oil) that stays on the skin longer to defend skin against pollution and help restore and hydrate;
kakadu plum - a powerful antioxidant high in vitamin C that helps protect against free radicals and environment stressors such as extreme weather and pollution which may lead to premature aging, dryness and skin irritation;
black cumin seed oil - helps to firm, moisturize, nourish and smooth skin;
hemp seed oil - helps to improve elasticity, reduce the appearance of pore size, balance sebum and shield against the risks of UVA and UVB sun damage by protecting skin from free radical damage;
chia seed extract - high in vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids which helps protect and repair skin against free radical damage; and
tomato seed extract - high in vitamins A and C to help tighten pores, reduce breakouts and even skin tone.

Eye & Lip Craft - Pressed Coco-Carrot Eye & Lip Moisturizer - 15ml - $100 - a nourishing, active “pressed” moisturizer for both the eye area and lips that help soothe, combats environmental stress-es, defends against environmental aggressions, and fights the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Contains 55% organic & cold pressed and 51% fair trade & virgin ingredients including:
PhytoVie Defense - a biodegradable, botanical-based polymer made from brassica campestris and aleurites fordi oil co-polymer which stays on the skin longer to defend skin against pollution and help restore and hydrate;
fair trade virgin cocoa butter - a natural moisturizer high in fatty acids, antioxidants, and caffeine to help moisturize, protect, and repair skin against sun damage and even out skin tone;
black cumin seed oil - an antioxidant rich oil which helps to firm, moisturize, nourish, and smooth skin;
hemp seed oil - high in lineoleic acid, it helps to improve elasticity, reduce the appearance of pore size, help balance sebum and shield against the risks of UVA and UVB sun damage by protecting skin from free radical damage; and
carrot seed oil - helps condition and nourish the skin, making it excellent for dryness and sensitivity;
as well as: shea butter, coconut oil, hydrolyzed quinoa, hydrolyzed rice protein and hydrolyzed amaranth protein.

Red Berry Dual Mask & Gommage - Remineralizing Raspberry, Red Maple & Avocado - 50ml - $75 - a two-in-one product that works either as a nourishing, hydrating, remineralizing mask or as a gentle clarifying and remineralizing scrub.

To use as an exfoliant - gently massage over damp skin for up to 3 minutes then remove thoroughly. Or as a mask - apply and leave on 10 minutes, until dry. After 10 minutes, rub in a circular motion in the T-zone or all over face until product crumbles off. Remove excess with warm water.

Contains 73% organic, 11.5% raw minerals including: 
cold-processed crafting borealine hydra - a mix of 4 actives obtained from red maple, black spruce, yellow birch and jack pine barks that provides stable and long-lasting hydration to the skin and helps prevent premature aging and to improve skin’s elasticity;
raspberry seed powder - a rich source of vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, C, K and B-6, iron, magnesium, manganese and antioxidants;
finely milled pumice - from volcanic rock that is a naturally occurring and an effective exfoliator to help remove dead skin cells and purify pores; and
kaolin - a natural clay mineral which helps re-mineralize, absorb oil and control excess sebum secretion. 

Raw Cloth - Pure, Clean, Soft Fiber Cloth - 2 cloths - $28.50 - a revolutionary, biodegradable face cloth derived from 100% wood fiber sourced from sustainably managed forests. Incredibly soft when wet, this one-of-a- kind cloth rinses 99.9% bacteria free and can be used over 1,000 times.

Drop by any Caryl Baker Visage Face Spa in Ontario or Alberta for a free 15-minute mini facial and experience the line in person or find it online at carylbakervisage.com.

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