This week I'm obsessed with... Colleen Rothschild Quench & Shine Restorative Mask!

Every Sunday night you will find me in my bathtub with a LUSH bath bomb, a face mask and the all-important hair mask - my weekly treatment these days is:

 

Colleen Rothschild Quench & Shine Restorative Mask - 282g - $38 - a colour-safe conditioning treatment to soften, detangle and revive all hair types without weighing it down. The creamy formula contains an ultra-rich blend of kokum, shea, capuacu and bacuri butters - to quench thirsty strands and enrich hair with nourishment and hydration; along with argan and moringa oils - to smooth unruly split-ends and deliver a healthy-looking shine. Look forward to improved hair elasticity and strength which  help reduce frizz and texture, resulting in supremely soft, irresistibly touchable hair. And as an added bonus it smells amazing, like an expensive hair salon!

 

I like it as an intensive weekly treatment, but it can also be used daily as a conditioner - pair it with the Quench & Shine Restorative Shampoo - 400ml - $30 for a daily dose of shiny goodness!

Available online at colleenrothschild.com - they do ship to Canada and if you stock up on some skincare or cosmetics as well you can get free shipping with a $199 order!

- 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... BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil!

I am a big fan of all the benefits of retinol but have a hard time finding a retinol product that my sensitive skin will tolerate. There was a NeoStrata one that I used to love so of course it was discontinued and I have been on the hunt for something comparable ever since. To my delight I have found something not just as good as but actually  better with:

 

BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil - 50ml - $24.99 - an ultra-soothing, lightweight oil-based retinol for sensitive skin and first time users that absorbs quickly into the skin. With a proprietary barrier lipid complex - that helps restore skin barrier; hydroxypinacolone retinoate (Vitamin A) and Squalane - to improve skin's tone and texture without stripping - giving it all the benefits of a retinol with none of the drawbacks. Consistent use results in softening the appearance of fine lines, blemishes and pores, while brightening dark spots and evening skin tone. It's the perfect addition to your night time beauty routine - just note that even though it is meant for sensitive skin you should still start slowly - a couple of times a week and work your way up to every other day.

 

You can also feel good that it is part of the Thoughtful Choices at Shoppers Drug Mart lineup - it has no animal testing and is formulated without parabens, phthalates, SLS, SLES, triclosan, formaldehyde, formaldehyde releasing agents or hydroquinone.

And if you aren't familiar with the BYOMA lineup or are looking for skincare to go back to school or even on a trip check out:

 

BYOMA So Hydrated Set - $29.99 - contains a mini cleanser, mini gel cream and mini hydrating serum all in a cute little case that fits seamlessly into every backpack. This trio of dermatologist-approved hydrating essentials are the building blocks for the ultimate hydrated and dewy skincare routine and, are soap-free, non-comedogenic, alcohol and fragrance-free, as well as vegan and cruelty-free, making it perfect for school. Included are: Byoma Creamy Jelly Cleanser - 15ml - offers intense hydration and is perfectly pH-balanced. Infused with antioxidant-rich licorice root and green tea, it rejuvenates and brightens the skin, leaving it refreshed and clean; Byoma Hydrating Serum - 30ml - delivers a strong moisture boost with a dynamic blend of squalane and glycerin. This powerhouse duo effectively prevents water loss, ensuring long-lasting hydration; and deeply hydrating, lightweight Byoma Moisturizing Gel-Cream - 15ml - is made with Niacinamide and Green Tea that brightens the skin and reduces redness while supporting the skin barrier function for hydrated and healthy skin. 

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

 

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stik (and Trace'd Out Liner)!

Fenty Beauty has your lips covered in a new and wonderfully shiny way...

 

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick - $34 - in 10 shades: High'Biscus - pink rose, Fenty Glow - rose tan, Sorta $Elfish - honey brown, Two'Lip Kiss - light peach, Blaz'D Donut - light pink beige, The MVP - blue red, Riri - rose mauve, Fu$$y - dusty pink, Sp'Ice Cold - pink brown, Hot Chocolit - rich brown - a glossy, medium-pigment lipstick with luscious shine and a big dose of nourishing ingredients including vitamin E and shea butter to lock in moisture for up to eight hours and keep lips looking plump.

 

I'm partial to rosy colours so I tried out Riri and it is really lovely! Expect super-shininess to start with - which depending on what you are doing with your mouth, can wear off fairly quickly leaving the lipstick part behind. The lasting power for the lipstick is pretty good but even better if you layer one of the new lip liners underneath...

 

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Trace'd Out Longwear Waterproof Pencil Lip Liner - $27 - in 10 shades: Riri - rose mauve, Thugz Blush Too - dusty rose, Satin Panty - warm peachy pink, Pnut Butta - light beige, Rubbabandz - warm beige, Extra Thigh - cool brown, Woodn't - netural brown, Brown'd Out - rich brown, Coal Blooded - black brown, MVP - blue red -  a long-wear, creamy pencil made with pure pigments that glides on effortlessly, sets like a liquid for a smooth, velvet-matte finish and lasts up to eight hours without transferring, feathering or fading and delivers true-cast color for every lip tone, without looking ashy - to  precisely line, define and fill with its sharpenable tip.

 

Available now at Sephora stores across Canada and online at sephora.ca. and fentybeauty.com.

 

- Lisamarie -