Three Ways to Rescue Dry Lips Right Now with Flexitol, Nivea and Grace & Stella!

It’s that awkward, meteorological identity-crisis time of year again. Is it winter? Is it spring? Is it some chaotic in-between situation where the weather throws snow in the morning and sunshine by lunch? Nobody knows. Least of all my lips, which have clearly decided the best course of action is to panic… and dry out completely. Sooooooo dry. Please send help. Preferably in balm form!

 

Flexitol Lip Balm - 10g - $6.49 - available in Regular, Berry and Mint - This concentrated little overachiever is basically first aid for lips that have gone through some things - clinically proven to show visible results in just one day, thanks to a formula powered by 2.5% urea and a squad of hardworking hydrating ingredients. 

Translation: it softens severely dry, chapped lips and brings them back from the brink with smooth, healthy-looking moisture. 

 

It’s dermatologically tested, deeply hydrating, and forms a protective barrier to keep precious moisture from making a dramatic escape. And because the formula is Australian-made, you can assume it knows a thing or two about surviving harsh conditions. Personally, I’m partial to the Refreshing Mint version - it gives a cool, soothing little tingle that makes my lips feel instantly happier (and a lot less crusty).

 

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

 

Nivea Glowy Lips - 10ml - $6.29 - adds a little extra oomph for hydrated, visibly glowy lips.Available in Classic Clear which uses magnolia extract for a fresh natural shine or my preference, Berry which delivers a juicy hint of colour and a rich gloss finish. Both are packed with hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and  glycerin to hydrate immediately and keep lips comfy for 24 hours. Vegan, dermatologically tested, and gentle on even the crankiest lips. 

 

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

 

Grace & Stella Kiss Me Softly Nourishing Berry Lip Mask - 20ml - $13.95 - which sounds like something straight out of a rom-com but actually delivers some serious hydration. This berry-scented treatment is packed with plant-derived ingredients like jojoba seed oil and vitamin-rich shea butter to help heal dry, chapped lips while keeping them soft and moisturized - without that sticky gloss feeling. You can slather it on overnight as a lip sleeping mask for serious hydration or swipe it on during the day as a glossy berry-tinted balm. The clean formula is vegan, paraben-free and sulfate-free, with mineral oil, castor oil and cocoa seed butter delivering deep moisture for lips worthy of a truly cinematic smooch. Though I will admit… I’m not entirely sure why I need a tint at night. Perhaps it’s meant to entice one’s bedmate? In my experience it mostly just ends up decorating the pillowcase. Beauty is sacrifice, apparently.

 

Available at amazon.ca.

 

Spring may be taking its sweet time figuring itself out, but at least our lip care routine doesn’t have to. With a little help from these hydrating heroes, dry, cranky lips can get back to being smooth, happy and ready for whatever weird weather comes next. 

 

- Lisamarie - 

NIVEA x Bridgerton Lip Care - for lips worth courting!

Dearest Gentle Reader, 

 

It would seem the secret to truly irresistible lips has finally been unveiled:

 

The new NIVEA x Bridgerton Limited Edition Nourishing Lip Care collection promises to leave even the most discerning debutante with lips so soft, so kissable, they may well cause a flutter or two across the ballroom. These tinted and non-tinted lip balms offer immediate comfort and lasting indulgence, ensuring one is always prepared for every season of love - whether it be stolen glances, whispered confessions or the occasional daring kiss. And let us not overlook the exquisitely adorned, Regency-inspired packaging, which adds a touch of romance and refinement to even the most ordinary of days. Available in four enchanting scents, each delivering a different scent and 24 hours of moisture, there is truly a balm to suit every disposition. One may swoon into a delicate affair with Rose Meringue - with the aroma of a delicate rose and slight pearly shimmer; embrace a spirited romance with Peach Tea - with the aroma of juicy peaches; step boldly into leading-lady territory with Blackberry Pie - with the aroma of ripe berries and burgundy shine; or relive the magic of a first kiss with Vanilla Biscuit - with the aroma of sweet vanilla.  

 

After all, dear reader… in matters of the heart - and the lips - one can never be too well prepared!

 

Available now at drug and mass retailers across Canada and online at amazon.ca.

 

- Lady Lisamarie (who did not binge the new season in one sitting) - 

The Night Shift: Beauty Products That Work While You Snooze from Virtue, NURISH and Kerasal!

Everyone knows about night cream for the face - but why stop there? While you’re off in dreamland, there’s a whole cast of beauty heroes that can quietly get to work on everything else. Hair, lips, nails - consider this your overnight glow-up lineup:

 

Virtue Correct Overnight Scalp & Hair Elixir - 50ml - $84 - while you snooze, this little miracle worker is pulling the night shift on your scalp and strands. Think of it as a lullaby for tired hair - packed with alpha keratin 60ku, hyaluronic acid, and nutrient-rich goodness to rebalance, smooth and strengthen. By morning, your scalp’s happy, your hair’s silky and you’ve basically had a scalp-to-ends spa night without lifting a finger. 

 

Available exclusively on line at Shoppers Drug Mart - beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

NURISH Lip Balm Night Mask - 20g - $30 - meet your new bedtime lip ritual: fruity, silky, and downright delicious. With 99.9% natural ingredients and antioxidant goodness, this balm works overtime to soothe, soften and plump. The texture? Buttery perfection. The scent? A pomegranate-kissed dream. The result? You’ll wake up with lips so smooth, you’ll forget what chapped even felt like.

 

For even better results - prep with the Exquisite Pomegranate Lip Scrub - 20ml - $30 and remove all the dead skin so the mask can really sink in and in the morning apply the Bioactive Lip Oil - 6ml - $32 to lock in the moisture and add shine.

 

Available at Jean Coutu and Brunet stores across Quebec, select stores across Canada and online at nurish.ca. 

 

Kerasal Nightime Renewal Nail Patches - 14 patches - $33.99 - because your nails deserve beauty sleep, too, just pop on these overnight nail-reviving patches and let them get to work on discoloration, roughness and thickness while you’re counting sheep. After 8 hours, nails look fresher, smoother, and more polished (literally). Keep using nightly for 3–6 months if your nails need a full fairy godmother moment. 

 

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

 

All of this just feels to me like proof that the best self-care happens with zero effort when you’re horizontal!

 

- Lisamarie - 

Treat your hot flashes with cool products from Marcelle, Justice and Nivea!

Menopause, it's the plot twist no one asked for.... but here we are... It's a word that strikes fear into the hearts of women everywhere. Sure, there are perks. No more periods - imagine being able to wear white pants whenever you want! But then there’s the… let’s call it less glamourous side: hot flashes, mood swings, rebellious skin - you name it, it could happen.

 

Amanda Thebe, bestselling author, menopause educator and advocate for women's health offers some great advice: “The worst things you can do for yourself during menopause are to ignore your symptoms, try to power through in silence and neglect the changes your body is going through. I know from experience how isolating and confusing that can be. I spent years misdiagnosed and struggling with symptoms like dizziness, depression, dry & irritable skin, without realizing they were connected to perimenopause.” 

 

While it's true that lot of it is out of your control or at least more in control of a medical professional - the personal care side of it is something you can help yourself with, once you find the right products of course! 

 

The biggest project can be your skin which suddenly goes haywire and starts doing the opposite of what you are used to - Amanda agrees finding that her skin has lost elasticity and has become much drier, dull, and more sensitive as a result of menopause, so finding the right hydration & product was a priority. Using science-backed products designed specifically for menopause like Marcelle’s Revival+ Vitality collection has been a game changer for her. The collection uses a breakthrough formula, made with antioxidants, vitamin D, turmeric, hyaluronic acid, urea and squalane, leaving skin feeling firmer, more hydrated and just healthier overall. Amanda feels that "it’s lovely to see visible concrete results while knowing the formula was co-created with 400 Canadian women in menopause with sensitive skin."  

 

Revival+ Vitality Redensifying Day Cream - 50ml - $39.95 

This comforting, hydrating cream is like a support bra for your face - it lifts, firms and helps counteract all those delightful effects menopause brings. It’s been tested and recommended by Canadian women in menopause with sensitive skin and it helps restore comfort, hydration and bounce for plumper, happier skin. 

Also worth grabbing: Revival+ Vitality Redensifying Eye & Lip Cream - 15ml - $39.95 - because crow’s feet and fine lines have had enough fun, thank you very much.

 

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

 

And let’s not forget the mane event - thinning hair. If you’re not ready to commit to the “re-growth journey” and just want fuller, thicker-looking hair now, reach for:  

 

Justice Hair Care Volume Boost Shampoo & Conditioner - 250ml - $28.99 each 

Specially made for fine or thinning hair, this duo cleans without weighing it down. Cotton extract, hibiscus vinegar, and soy proteins keep hair hydrated and shiny without build-up, while adding body and bounce. Think of it as your hair’s daily pep talk. 

Top it off with Volume Boost Texture Spray - 250ml - $28.99 for that “oh, this old volume? I woke up like this” finish. It adds lift from the roots, protects from pollutants, and leaves hair feeling soft, full, and alive again. 

 

Available at Healthy Planet stores across Canada and online at well.ca. 

And because menopause loves to suck the moisture out of everything - yes, even your lips - keep your lip balm close, I like: 

 

Nivea Vanilla Buttercream 24H Moisture Nourishing Lip Balm – 2 x 4.8g – $4.99 

It’s basically dessert for your lips! The shea butter, avocado, and jojoba oil formula melts in like frosting, keeping your lips soft, smooth and hydrated for a full 24 hours. Sweet, creamy, and totally mood-swing approved!

 

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada. 

 

At the end of the day, you can't avoid menopause so your best defense is to arm yourself with information and educate yourself - there are so many great books and blogs out there! A few you might find useful:

 

Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too! by Amanda Thebe

 

Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause and Life's Next Period by Lauren Tetenbaum, LCSW

 

The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health With Facts and Feminism by Dr. Jen Gunter

 

All are available on amazon.ca.

 

- Lisamarie - 

This week I'm obsessed with... Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment in new Creme Brulee!

Your lip routine just got a lot sweeter thanks to...

Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment in  Crème Brûlée - $30 - powered with advanced, skin-strengthening peptides and indulgent kokum butter to instantly plump lips with hydration and smooth fine lines with the flavour of vanilla brown sugar and a universally flattering, subtle nude tint. 

 

There is a whole family of shades and flavours to enjoy:

Crème Brûlée: Beige nude tint with a vanilla brown sugar flavour 

Strawberry Sorbet: Pink mauve tint with a strawberry flavour 

Cocoa Crème: Brown mauve tint with a chocolate cookie flavour 

Citrus Sunshine: Sheer tint with a fresh citrus creamsicle flavour 

 

The formula contains lip-specific peptides - firms, plumps and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; botanical oils and butters - hydrates and softens lips; açai sterols - strengthens the skin barrier while protecting against environmental stressors; and vitamin E - nourishes and conditions skin.

 

Available now online at olehenriksen.com and ulta.com and in-store at Sephora later this month.

 

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... StriVectin Advanced Hydration Hyaluronic Omega Moisture Lip Mask!

StriVectin Advanced Hydration Hyaluronic Omega Moisture Lip Mask - 8.5g - $32 - with a deeply nourishing formula that wraps lips in a replenishing layer of omega-rich fatty acids to soothe dryness and prevent moisture loss. 

 

Even better than a balm, this deeply nourishing formula is clinically shown to strengthen the lip barrier for lasting moisture with: hyaluronic acid - helps plump lips by drawing in hydration and retaining moisture for a naturally plumped lip; omega-rich fatty acids - derived from raspberry seed oil, to help strengthen the lip barrier by hydrating and sealing in moisture on the lips; and Moroccan pomegranate flower extract - highly concentrated in powerful antioxidants to help improve lip contour for fuller looking lips.

 

It's easy to use - it comes with a spatula that you use to apply to clean lips before bed and leave on overnight - they also recommend applying twice during the day. I love the texture, which starts as a rich, velvety, blackberry-flavored balm in its jar, and upon contact, transforms into a transparent, silky veil that smooths dry, dehydrated lips. I'm actually pretty well versed in lip masks - I have been using the Laneige one since Christmas and I had already decided that I wasn't buying it again because it just wasn't doing enough of anything better then my usual balm to merit the price - now I'm also not buying it again because the StriVectin one is a million times better - I now actually wake up with smooth, hydrated lips that look healthy and plump - I'm sold!

Available at drug and department stores across Canada as well as their online counterparts and amazon.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Stuff your stocking with tiny treasures from Mary Kay!

Mary Kay Mini Essential Eye Brush Set - $18 - includes Eye Detail Brush, Eye Shadow Brush and Eye Blender Brush tucked inside a pretty spotted zippered pouch.

Mary Kay Mini Blending Sponge Set - $16 - includes 4 mini-size blending sponges for hard-to-reach areas that are amazingly portable.

Mary Kay Hand Cream and Lip Balm Set - $21 - soft, smooth hands and mistletoe-ready lips are yours for the giving in these adorable sets available in Berry Parfait, Citrus Sorbet and Coconut Mousse scents.

 

Available for a limited time 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 -

This week I'm obsessed with... Lanolips 101 Ointment Multi-Balm Minty!

I am a longtime fan of Lano's 101 Ointment Multi-Balm and while it is great to use everywhere I do find that I mostly use it on my lips but always thought it was missing something... Apparently Lano reads minds and divines secret wishes because they just came out with:

Lanolips 101 Ointment Multi-Balm Minty - 10g - $19 - a peppermint-charged super balm that’s 100% natural and has 101 uses.

Along with peppermint oil and vitamin E, the balm contains pure lanolin which moisturizes with a molecular structure that closely resembles and mimics your own skin’s oils making it perfect for anyplace you feel dry:
lips, skin patches, cuticles, elbows, and everything else - it has a super-dense formula that seals in moisture.

Along with mint, Lano also knew I wanted a balm with colour and indulged me with Lanolips Rose Gold 101 Ointment - as long as Lano realizes that I still have one wish left...

Available exclusively at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Lip protection made easy with Blistex, Shiseido and Life Brand!

Blistex Superfruit Soother Lip Balm SPF 15 - $3.99 - chock full of antioxidants and fatty acids to ensure lips stay healthy and moisturized, especially when the weather starts to turn with a blend of cloudberry and acai berries, providing lips with a nourishing combination of vitamins C and E, helping to protect and revive damaged lips along with SPF 15 to protect lips from harsh UV rays and a hint of mint to soothe.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

Shiseido UV Lip Color Splash Broad Spectrum SPF 30 - $30 - in 4 shades: Miami Pink, Nairobi Orange, Tahiti Blue, Uluru Red - soothes chapped or rough lips and protects against dryness with a moisturizing wash of fresh, transparent colour, clear defense technology for a high level of UV protection, safflower oil to moisturize, comfortable, makeup-like texture with no uncomfortable fragrance or taste. With its high transparency, the product shows clear color and shine and when under light, the glow becomes brighter, and creates fresher looking lips that are perfect for the outdoors.

Available at Shiseido counters across Canada.

Life Brand Moisturizing Hydrogel Lip Mask - 2 masks - $4.99 - helps rehydrate dry lips with a formula infused with a blend of vitamin E, collagen and berry extracts to help leave lips softened and refreshed.

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

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Scentuals Vanilla Tangerine 100% Natural Lip Conditioner!

Scentuals Vanilla Tangerine 100% Natural Lip Conditioner - $4.49 -with organic shea butter - a superior moisturizer with remarkable healing properties; hemp oil - to nourish the lips while reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles; along with coconut oil, beeswax, cocoa butter, castor seed oil, jojoba seed oil and vitamin E.

What's best about it though is the scent - a  mouth-watering tangy sweet blend of vanilla and tangerine - and I hear there is a Skin Repair Balm Stick coming in the same scent - yum!

Available at select stores across Canada - to find one near you check out: https://www.scentuals.com/ca/where-to-buy - as well as to purchase online.

- Lisamarie -

Easy travels with Ole Henriksen, J.R. Watkins, Lanolips, Carry Clean and Quo!

Whether you are gearing up for vacation, going back to school, stocking essentials to have at work or even hitting the gym - these must-haves are super portable and oh so useful!


Ole Henriksen Balance Babies Mattifying Oil Control Set - $55 - a four-piece skincare set contains: 28g Pore-Balance Facial Sauna Scrub, 30ml Cold Plunge Pore Mask, 65ml Balancing Force Oil Control Toner and 15ml Counter Balance Oil Control Hydrator - to control surface oil and improve the look of pores as well as fight dullness and uneven texture, without stripping skin.

With a pore purifying formula that includes: Green Fusion Complex (Green Tea, Eucalyptus, Algae/Kelp, and Irish Moss Extracts) - helps absorb excess oil and refine the look of pores; Snow Lotus and Alpine Willowherb Extracts - helps nurture and condition skin; and Salicylic Acid (BHA) + Glycolic and Lactic Acids (AHAs) - helps lift and loosen dead skin cells that clog pores.

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

J.R. Watkins Aloe & Green Tea Hydrating Face & Body Cleansing Towelettes - 30 pre-moistened towelettes - $7.29 - soothes and calms skin with a 98% natural formula containing olus oils to moisturize while fresh aloe and green tea extracts relax and restore.They also feature a clean, fresh scent of aloe and green tea that refreshes your skin and mood!

Available at well.ca.

Lanolips The Original 101 Ointment Multipurpose Superbalm - 15g - $23 - a multitasking, natural lip balm that locks hydration with the world's best lanolin that holds 200% of its weight in moisture.

Not only is it a great lip balm and base for lip colour, it goes everywhere else too! Apply to dry cuticles, cracked heels, or dry nasal passages. Use it to keep eyebrows in place; on windburn and cold-chapped cheeks; on dry, brittle nails; on paper cuts; or on insect bites. It's also a great beauty booster -  mix a tiny bit with foundation for a natural, dewy look or tap on top around brow and cheek bones to a little glow!
Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

Carry Clean Dental Travel Pack - $3 - a convenient on-the-go travel kit that includes: a travel toothbrush that stays clean and dry in a ventilated storage handle, Colgate Total Advanced Health Professional Clean Toothpaste and 7 interdental piks.

Available at Walmart stores across Canada and online at walmart.ca.

Quo Minimalist Hanging Foldover Clutch - $24.99 - offers deluxe storage with 2 zippered compartments: 1 large spacious compartment with PVC window and the other with a mesh panel with a velcro, foldover closure and a loop so you can hang it up and free up counter space. The nautical stripes give it the perfect look for travel while the bright red interior lining adds a peppy attitude!

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

- Lisamarie -

Portable winter essentials from L'Occitane, Batiste and Burt's Bees!

Holiday sets are the perfect way to stock up on travel friendly sizes of all your winter essentials - so go ahead with your gift shopping but while you are at it, pick up another one for yourself - your hands will thank you!

L'Occitane Hand Cream Bouquet - $54 - includes 6 x 30ml iconic hand creams inside a Castelbaiac Paris Red Gift Box including: Roses et Reines Hand and Nail Cream, Verbena Hand Cream, Almond Delicious Hand Cream, Cherry Blossom Hand Cream, Shea Hand Cream and Lavender Hand Cream - that spread joy and moisture!

Available for a limited time at L'Occitane boutiques across Canada and online at loccitane.ca.

Too much washing will leave cold-weather hair even drier so stick to every other day shampooing and refresh in-between with:

Batiste Glam Dry Shampoo Trio - 3 x 50ml - $14.99 - includes 3 great scents: floral & flirty Blush, clean & classic Original and coconut & exotic Tropical - that are the perfect quick fix to revitalize hair between washes with just a few quick sprays - for hair that looks clean and fresh with added body and texture - no water required!

Available while they last at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

It's easy to keep lips moisturized with a balm in every purse and pocket so pick up:

Burt's Bees Beeswax Bounty - $12.98 - in 4 naturally nourishing flavors: Wild Cherry, Pink Grapefruit, Coconut & Pear and Strawberry - to hydrate and soothe dry lips with beeswax and powerful fruit extracts to leave lips smooth and refreshed throughout the harsh winter months.

Available for the holidays at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Get lips winter ready with Blistex, Fresh and Flexitol!

Blistex Conditioning Lip Serum - 8.5g - $4.99 - unlike a usual balm, this serum delivers emollients and skin-beneficial ingredients to penetrate and sustain inner layers of the lip. The formula contains nutrient-rich oils: olive, avaocado and omega-3 fatty acids - for enhanced conditioning along with an  amino acid combination: lauric, oleic, palmitic and myristic - for immediate conditioning and  Vitamin E - to leave lips replenished.

I'm a fan of the pump dispenser - you need to apply so little, that any other delivery method would just end up wasting all kinds of product - just one drop daily and you can look forward to lips that look healthy and feel silky!

Available now at drug, mass and grocery retailers across Canada.

Fresh Sugar Lip Wonder Drops Advanced Therapy - 5ml - $32 -  a daily, lightweight, water-based gel treatment that gently exfoliates, softens, and smoothes dry, flaky lips to keep them looking flawless and ready for lipstick. Enriched with AHAs - a blend of sugar and natural fruit extracts - helps to retexturize the lips while leaving them soft and radiant and hibiscus flower extract - helps to gently refine the look of the lips' surface through non-mechanical exfoliation, improving signs of damage for a youthful look.

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

Flexitol Lip Balm For Severely Dry Lips - 10g - $5.49 - helps to alleviate soreness and discomfort, and visibly softens and smooths lips quickly. With a rich emollient base and 2.5% synthesized urea for better penetration to hydrate dry lips and enriched with menthol and clove leaf oil to effectively relieve pain caused by chapped lips for lips that look and feel better in just 1 day!

Available at select Apple Drug Mart, Guardian, IDA, Pharma Choice, Pharma Plus, Proxim, Rexall and Value Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at farleyco.ca and nailpolishcanada.com.

- Lisamarie -

Needful Things - Lypsyl Yummy Sticks!

Just in time for the cold weather:

Lypsyl Yummy Sticks - $2.99 - in Passion Fruit & Chocolate, Sweet Mint & Basil and Sea Salt & Caramel - instantly protects and softens lips with a vegan, paraben-free formula that preserves lip moisture balance and prevents dehydration.

Do they taste too good? Maybe... I find myself licking my lips when I wear them which of course is the worst thing you can do when trying to prevent lips from drying out - so if wearing, prepare to reapply often!

- Lisamarie -

Cute Alert - Lip Smacker Lippy Pals!

Lip Smacker Lippy Pals - $4.99 -  keeps lips moisturized with fun, tasty flavours and brings happiness with adorable animal character packaging: Panda - Cuddly Cream Puff, Unicorn - Unicorn Magic, Fox - Foxy Apple, Bunny - Hoppy Carrot Cake, and Kitten - Water-Meow-lon.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Quo Lip Balm & Scrub

Fix up wind and sun damaged lips and make them soft and smooth with:

Quo Lip Balm & Scrub - 2 x 3g -  $14 - in 3 flavours: Watermelon, Mango and Pomegranate - in a double sided jar - one side contains a gentle exfoliator to smooth out lips while the other side contains a  balm containing shea butter, jojoba, rose hip oil and avocado oil to help seal in moisture and soften - and as an added bonus, leave them smelling delicious!

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Get head-to-toe repair after a long day in the sun with Live Clean, Schwarzkopf, Purple Tree and Chanel!

Live Clean After Sun 98% Aloe Vera Gel - 227ml - $8.99 - packed with the natural moisturizing power of certified organic aloe vera gel, botanicals of Australian tea tree oil, arnica extract and cooling witch hazel to soothe skin that has been overexposed to the sun as it calms and nourishes dry and itchy skin - as well, it purifies and relieves the discomforts of insect bites, shaving nicks and other minor irritations.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart stores across Canada.

Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair Ultra Moisture Express Repair Conditioner - 200ml - $9.99 - offers deep repair from the inside and surface reconstruction from the outside with a formula that contains a special complex with 19 ingredients to leave hair instantly combable and touchably soft.

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix stores across Canada.

Purple Tree Skincare Papaya Miracle Balm - 25ml - $6.99 - uses natural extracts of papaya and honey, with safflower oil to soften and provide relief from dry, cracked and irritated lips and skin - its multi-purpose formula can also be used to protect brittle nails and cuticles and for cosmetic finishes such as taming eyebrows and elongating the appearance of eyelashes.

Available at select Lawton Drugs, London Drugs, Overwaitea, Pharma Plus, Pharmasave and Rexall stores across Canada. 

Chanel Hydra Beauty Masque de Nuit au Camelia Hydrating Oxygenating Overnight Mask - 100ml - $105 - a creamy overnight mask that, after transforming into dew-like droplets, helps skin to oxygenate during the night. Upon waking, skin is moisturized and plumped, signs of fatigue appear diminished and the complexion looks rested and smooth with a fresh radiant glow.

Available at Chanel counters across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Lip Smacker Easter Tsum Tsums!

Easter just became ever sweeter thanks to:

Lip Smacker Easter Tsum Tsum - $5.95 - in 4 Easter ready characters with their own special dome shaped flavoured balm hidden inside: Mickey Mouse - Cherry, Minnie Mouse - Strawberry Lollipop, Eeyore - Buttercup and Thumper - Caramel Kisses - collect and stack for your own little tower of cuteness!

Available at select Rexall, London Drugs, Toys R Us, Uniprix and Red Apple stores across Canada - and be sure to check out all the other Lip Smacker Easter adorableness available including Lip Smacker Easter Trio Egg packs - $5.95 - that come in Starburst, Skittles, M&M's and Coca Cola flavours or the Lip Smacker DIY Easter Egg Duo - $5.95 - includes 2 balms and an Easter egg topper in a variety of colours along with 21 stickers to decorate the topper with.

- Lisamarie -

Chanel Neapolis : New City Spring/Summer 2018 Collection

For the Chanel Neapolis : New City Spring/Summer 2018 makeup collection, creator Lucia Pica takes inspiration from the city of her birth -  for a warm and rich collection sure to add some colour to these cold winter days.

Les 9 Ombres Multi-Effects Eyeshadow Palette in Affresco - $98 - a limited-edition palette created by Lucia Pica that was inspired by the frescoes of Pompeii and featuring nine longwearing shades in a combination of bold colours and neutral tones - with matte finishes in peachy-pink, mink brown, and faded grey-green, along with satin-finish shades in turquoise blue-green, bright green, luminous peachy-beige, gold, dark rusty red-brown and bronze grey-blue and also includes two dual-ended sponge applicators. The soft-texture formula allows for effortless application and seamless blending for an endless variety of looks.

Poudre a Levres Lip Balm & Powder Duo - $44 - 410 Rosso Pompeiano and 418 Rosa Tempera - a limited-edition duo inspired by the traditional tempera techniques used to create the ancient frescoes that features a colourful matte powder that can be worn alone or mixed with the moisturizing balm - formulated with Hydratendre Complex to smooth, moisturize and protect skin -  for a blurred, artistic effect on both cheeks and lips, with as much or as little intensity as desired.

Joues Contraste Powder Blush - $53 - 430 Foschia Rosa

Ombre Premiere Creme - $40 - 824 Verderame - dusty grey-green with a subtle metallic sheen

Stylo Yeux Waterproof - $35 - 938 Mare-Chiaro - bright jade green (Limited Edition) and 939 Nero Vulcanico- deepest green blue

Rouge Allure Ink - $43 - 164 Entuiasta and 166 Eterea

Rouge Allure - $43 - 182 Vibrante and 184 Incantevole (Limited Edition)

Rouge Allure Velvet - $43 - 65 L’Aristocatica (Limited Edition) and 66 L’Indomabile (66) 

Rouge Coco Gloss -  $37 - 786 Sibylla, 788 Parthenope (Limited Edition), 792 Aphrodite and 794 Poppea (Limited Edition)

Le Vernis - $32 - 588 Nuvola Rosa - pastel pink cloud (Limited Edition), 590 Verde Pastello - delicate mint green, 592 Giallo Napoli - bright Naples yellow and 634 Arancio Vibrante - bright orange.

Available now at Chanel counters across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Cute Alert - The Body Shop Robot Money Box!

The Body Shop Robot Money Box - $28 - the most adorable and colourful robot chock full of fruity surprises that when empty, turns into a money box - perfect for saving spare change that you can then donate to a great cause!

Included inside is:

Shower Gel Mango 60ml
Lip Butter Mango 10ml
Shower Gel Coconut 60ml
Lip Butter Coconut 10ml
Shower Gel Strawberry 60ml
Lip Butter Strawberry 10ml

As an added bonus, buying it helps fund the Peace Play Project in Lebanon for a year, providing play and activities in a safe place for Syrian refugee children - win/win!

Available at The Body Shop stores across Canada and online at thebodyshop.ca.

- Lisamarie -