Indulge your skin with Be. better Coconut Oil Body Butter

Be. better Coconut Oil Body Butter - 200ml - $10.99 - contains a  rich, ultra-nourishing combination of aloe vera, vitamin E, shea butter and inca inchi oil along with the coconut oil to moisturize and protect skin against dryness. And you'll be happy to know that it contains no artificial colours, dyes, parabens or paraffins. 

I don't normally go for a body butter in the summer as they tend to be heavier and my skin doesn't usually need the extra moisture - but for some reason this year my legs have been crazy dry so I've been using a lighter lotion everywhere else and slathering this on my legs to keep them from becoming snake-like! The soft, coconut scent makes it seem very much like a summer appropriate product so there is that!

Available exclusively at Rexall stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Happy travels with Be. better, mark. and Jouviance!

Summer travels have started, if not this weekend then soon - so here are a few things that will help free up some room in your suitcase and/or make it a less distressing experience when you arrive at your final destination (I mean the resort or whatever not death)...

Tiny enough to tote around in anything but still offering big protection:

Be better Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 - 60ml - $3.99 and Be. better Sunscreen Sport Spray SPF 30  - 50ml - $3.99 - offers lightweight, fast-absorbing broad spectrum UVA/ UVB protection in an innovative formulation using natural ingredients such as green tea extract, moistening aloe, safflower and vitamin E and olesosomes technology - a unique emulsifier and delivery system found naturally in plant seeds - olive based - so it has less active chemicals and more natural ingredients that protect, nourish and moisturize skin and is very water resistant up to 80 minutes.

Available exclusively at Rexall stores across Canada.

Keep your brushes safe:

mark. Makeup Brush Container - $22 - fits 11 full-size brushes (the whole mark. Makeup Brush collection actually) in it's snake-embossed faux leather bottom which is protected by a snap-on canister top.

Now I know some of you are thinking that a brush roll would take up a lot less room and do the same thing but I've had enough crushed bristles to learn that no matter how well you pack, all it takes is those energetic airport luggage workers to fling your bags around enough that your brush roll and shoes can meet in a very unpleasant fashion...

Available from your Avon rep - 1800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca.

Why lug around three bottles when you only need one:

Jouviance 3-in-1 Anti Age Rejuvenating Anti-Aging Cream - 50ml - $93.50 - in normal to dry sensitive and combination sensitive formulas - the ultimate 3-in-1day, night and eye anti-aging cream that reduces the appearance of fine line and wrinkles, boosts firmness and elasticity, increases collagen production by 258% and hyaluronic acid production by 174% for visible results in as little as 4 weeks. It's also a great complement to aesthetic treatments such as botox, fillers and laser treatments.

The formula contains Matrixyl 3000, Dermaxyl and Rigin - a concentrate of peptides to firm skin and reduce the depth of wrinkles; ceramides - to restore the skin barrier and capture and retain water; Imperata cylindrica - provides long-lasting hydration and stimulates the production of hyaluronic acid; and omegas 3 and 6 - to protect against environmental aggressors while acting as an anti-inflammatory for a smoothing anti-wrinkle effect. What's also great is what it doesn't contain including parabens, sulphates, phthalates, unicorn tears, mineral oils, colourants, artificial fragrances, animal-based or potentially irritation‑causing ingredients.

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Pupa Made To Last Definition Lips

Pupa Made To Last Definition Lips - $19 - in 10 shades: 102 Soft Rose, 103 Apricot Rose, 200 Glam Apricot, 201 Sea Corals, 202 Red Coral, 300 Red Passion, 301 Terra di Siena, 302 Chic Burgundy, 400 Intense Fuchsia, 401 Shock Fuchsia - with a slim retractable tip for ultra-precise lines thanks to the included sharpener and a waterproof formula that gives it extreme staying power.

It makes a great liner before applying lipstick of course, but I've actually been using it as a stain - I just add some to my lips rub it around and add a layer of balm on top for fuss-free colour that lasts all day long!

Available now at Rexall stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Mascara Monday - Pupa Vamp! Extreme Mascara

Pupa Vamp! Extreme Mascara - $25 - offers immediate extreme volume for fuller, thicker lashes from the first stroke.

With an elastomer applicator featuring an innovative design and sinuous shape with a double curved cross section to pick up as much product as possible and release it immediately, coating lashes to perfection.

The formula contains powerful structuring waxes and an aqueous gel allowing it to fill, envelop and intensify lashes with a soft, flexible film while the high concentration of pure, deep black pigments delivers instant colour payoff with long-lasting, smudge-free wear.

As you can see, it has a bit of clumpiness to it but I have yet to find an ultra-volumizing mascara that doesn't - it's the only way to get that kind of volume - I wouldn't wear this during the day but a great one for going out!

Available March 9th at Rexall stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Pupa Like A Doll Perfecting Make-Up Fluid

Pupa Like A Doll Perfecting Make-Up Fluid - Nude Look SPF 15 - 30ml - $35 - available in 6 radiant shades to suit all skin tones:

010 – for pale skin tones
020 – for fair skin tones
030 – for medium-light skin tones
040 – for medium skin tones
050 – for medium-dark skin tones
060 – for dark skin tones

The natural coverage, alcohol, paraben and fragrance-free formula has an ultra-light and weightless texture with suspended micronized powders and coated pigments that blend perfectly into the skin along with soft focus powders for a nude skin look that reveals the beauty of skin while mitigating flaws for a natural result for skin that looks smooth and radiant.

With a dropper applicator that makes it easy to dispense as little or as much product as you need - just apply a couple of drops to the back of your hand and use your fingers, brush or sponge to apply.

Available now at Rexall stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Ours by Cheryl Hickey introduces a line of safe and healthy skin care for the whole family!

As if Cheryl Hickey didn't have enough to do with er Entertainment Tonight Canada hosting gig, she has now gotten together with Rexall to launch a new line of family friendly body and skin care products - Ours by Cheryl Hickey.

A passion project of Cheryl's, Ours is an all Canadian line make from natural, simple, gentle and safe ingredients to nurture and protect the skin of babies, children and adults - free of parabens, silicones, SLS/SLES, artificial fragrances and colours - and was inspired by Chery's desire and sometimes frustration in being able to find healthy products for her own family that she felt good about them using.

If you aren't a fan of overly-fragranced products, then you will appreciate how faintly these smell of pretty much anything - other then the lavender scent of the hydrating oil. I love the colourful packaging and the fact that they have put a pump bottle on everything that can have one - pretty and convenient!

The lineup consists of 8 products, most of which do double duty so if space on your bathroom counter is an issue, these will help ease the congestion:

EveryBody Lotion - 480ml - $11.99 - a deeply hydrating and nourishing everyday moisturizer with natural coconut and olive oil to protect, strengthen and moisturize sensitive skin while aloe and cucumber extract gently soothes and softens.

Head to Toe Wash - 480ml - $11.99 - with a comforting formula that is perfectly balanced for sensitive skin to gently, yet effectively clean the hair and body. Mild enough for new skin and colour treated hair while still being strong enough to deeply clean all the dirt and grime from everyone's bodies from babies, moms to dads.

2-in-1 Conditioner - 480ml - $11.99 - a quick ouch-free detangler and deeply moisturizing five-minute conditioner in one bottle. Smooth it through to ensure a quick comb through or leave it in longer for the added benefits of nourishing shea butter and olive oil. Also contains meadowfoam seed extract for shiny, healthy looking hair.

3-in-1 Hydrating Oil - 240ml - $14.99 - deeply nourishing and protective for both skin and hair with a formula of natural oils and essential vitamins for hair that looks silky and shiny and skin that feels soft and hydrated. Contains soothing lavender which makes it great as a massage oil or as a bath oil to encourage calm and peaceful sleep.

Face & Body Exfoliator - 240ml - $11.99 - moisturizes and smoothes with no harsh scrubbing thanks to natural ingredients such as shea butter, cocoa butter, cucumber and aloe vera. Apply and wash off or leave on the skin for 10 minutes as a calming and conditioning mask to ensure brighter toned looking skin with every use.

3-in-1 Cleansing Oil - 240ml - $14.99 - a light oil that gently cleanses the skin by lifting away dirt, oil and makeup while providing hydrating care to even the most sensitive and irritated skin types. Formulated with Vitamin E and coconut oil it smoothes and tones the look of skin and also makes a great shave lotion for face and body!

Anything Balm - 100g - $11.99 - an all natural, miracle balm that you can use pretty much anywhere for anything - diaper balm, face and body moisturizer, extra dry bits like elbows, knees and cuticles, stretch marks - whatever you want! With natural oils and vitamins to help relieve, calm and hydrate skin and acts as a barrier to protect skin from moisture and chapping to ensure that it stays soft and smooth.

24 Hour Face Cream - 120ml - $14.99 - offers long lasting protection, hydration and nourishment for all skin types. Rich in natural extracts, it works throughout the day to make skin look and feel smooth, soft and plump - with pear extract to soothe the look of skin and rose hip oil to protect and repair skin's appearance.

Available now exclusively at Rexall stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Celebrate Melanoma Monday with a great sunscreen from Neutrogena, Aveeno, Be.better and L'Oréal!

Today is Melanoma Monday - yes, that really is a thing! And if you've ever wondered how savvy you and other Canadians are about sun protection then the above survey will either disturb you or make you feel smugly sun-smart! We're hoping for the later but it is never too late to educate yourself and start doing the right thing by your skin!

And because we want to make sure you aren't among the one in four Canadians that don't use sunscreen here are some great choices for protecting yourself each and every day:

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 45 - 88ml - $14.99 - a waterproof, sweatproof, oil and PABA free lotion that absorbs throughout the UVA/UVB spectrum with innovative helioplex protection to help provide consistent protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays with dry-touch technology to provide an ultra-light, non-shiny finish that won't clog pores.

Available at food, drug and mass merchandisers across Canada.

Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 - 81ml - $14.99 - a water and sweat proof lotion that is fast-absorbing, oil free and delivers broad-spectrum and photostable protection against harmful UVA/UVB rays and formulated with skin-soothing Active Naturals Oats to relieve dry skin and leave skin feeling healthier than before sun exposure with all day hydration and a great light scent. Also available in SPF 45 and SPF 60 formulas.

Available at food, drug and mass merchandisers across Canada.

Be.better Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 - 237ml - $11.99 - a lightweight and non-greasy, fast absorbing lotion that protects against harmful UVA/UVB and is made of an innovative formula which uses natural ingredients including green tea extract, moistening aloe vera, safflower, and vitamin E to promote healthier skin. While Oleosomes technology uses a unique emulsifier and delivery system found naturally in plant seed which means it has fewer active chemicals and more natural ingredients that protect, nourish and moisturize skin.

Available exclusively at Rexall stores across Canada.

L'Oréal Sublime Sun Silky Sheer SPF 50 Lotion - 88ml - $14.99 - a lightweight, non-greasy, non-sticky water resistant lotion formulated to provide broad spectrum protection against UVA/UVB rays and contains vitamin E and white grapeseed extracts for up to 8 hours of hydration.

Best part though is the fragrance - aloe vera, coconut milk, ylang-ylang, white peony, fig milk and tonka bean - delicious! Also available in SPF 15 and SPF 30.

Available now at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - intense eye colour with Pupa shadows and liners!

Pupa Vamp! Compact Eyeshadow - $17 - in 10 shades with matt and satin finishes: 100 Whipped Cream, 101 Vanilla, 103 Cookie, 105 Chocolate, 200 Pink Grapefruit, 204 Black Aubergine, 300 Shocking Blue, 302 Carbone Blue, 304 Tropical Green and 405 Black Out

That offer pure colour with a high concentration of pigments for dramatic payoff that feels ultra-light on and lasts for hours.

Pupa Made To Last Eyes Long Lasting Waterproof Automatic Eye Pencil - $16 - in 12 high definition colours: 100 Black, 200 Dark Brown, 201 Gold Brown, 202 Taupe, 300 Intense Purple, 301 Ultramarine Violet, 302 Dark Violet, 400 Dark Blue, 401 Turquoise, 500 Emerald, 501 Marachite and 600 Glamour Grey - intense colours that are easy to use thanks to the retractable applicator and built-in sharpener.

Available now at Rexall stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -