This week I'm obsessed with... Veilment Hemp Seed Oil Shower Shake!

Veilment Hemp Seed Oil Shower Shake - 300ml - $33 - with a dual-phase formula infused with hemp seed oil and gentle cleansers to leave skin feeling sumptuously soft and smooth.  

Created with hemp seed oil, an ultra-nourishing, naturally-derived oil with omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, as well as vitamin E, to help nourish, hydrate and soften skin for the look of youthful, healthy radiance. 

Just shake well to mix the two formulas together making for a creamy shower experience - and while sometimes hemp products do have a lot more of an "earthy" scent then I enjoy, this one is just light and fresh!

Part of the Hemp Seed Oil Ultra-Nourishing Collection that also includes: Dry Body Oil, Bathing Bar, Lip Balm - and my other favourite - Tinted Lip Balm - a hemp-infused lip balm enhanced with moisturizing jojoba and coconut oils and a touch of colour for lips that feel hydrated and look healthy!

 

Available online at avon.ca.

 

- Lisamarie -

Avon Moisture Therapy In-Shower Body Lotion

Avon Moisture Therapy In-Shower Body Lotion - 230ml - $10 - in 4 formulations:

Daily Skin Defense - for dry, sensitive skin.

Ultra Hydration - for dry, flaky skin.

Calming Relief - for dry, itchy skin.

Intensive Healing & Repair - for extra-dry skin.

For super hydrated skin just use your usual body wash, apply the In-Shower Body Lotion, rise off, towel dry and go!

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

- Lisamarie -

Cleanse and smell great without breaking the bank with Le Petit Marseillais, Olay and Dove!

Transform your shower into a soothing, sensorial oasis with 3 amazing scented body washes:

Le Petit Marseillais Orange Blossom Shower Crème - 400ml - $6.99 - with a pH neutral formula that gently foams to cleanse skin and then easily rinses away leaving skin scented with a delightfully sweet and floral fragrance and feeling soft, moisturized and nourished.

Olay Fresh Outlast Purifying Birch Water & Lavender Body Wash - 400ml - $5.99 - with a mild formula that works together with skin's natural pH to revive and hydrate dry skin leaving it feeling clean, refreshed and beautiful and lightly fragranced with a soft and calming scent.

Dove Purely Pampering Sweet Cream with Peony Nourishing Body Wash - 354ml - $7.99 - nourishes and pampers with mild cleansers, NutriumMoisture technology to provide softer, smoother skin and a cloud of rich, creamy lather with a comforting and indulgent scent to leave skin feeling renewed.

All are now available at drug and mass retailers across Canada. 

- Lisamarie -

Dove Shower Foam

Dove Shower Foam - 400ml - $7.97 - has a self-foaming pump that  creates a soft, airy lather that moisturizes skin and rinses away quickly leaving skin feeling clean, smooth and nourished.

The virtually weightless formula combines gentle cleansers with NutriumMoisture technology to  penetrate surface skin up to 10 layers deep, for long lasting nourishment which helps maintain essential lipids and proteins that nourish the skin’s protective layer during cleansing, keeping skin healthy and hydrated

Available in 3 scents/formulas:

Deep Moisture - a blend of cleansers and NutriumMoisture provides nourishment to the skin;

Shea Butter with Warm Vanilla -  with the warm scent of vanilla, sandalwood and musk that allows you to feel balanced and renewed; and

Cucumber and Green Tea -  with the clean, crisp fragrance of cucumber and green tea for a refreshingly light skin sensation.

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

- Lisamarie -

The Body Shop Almond Milk & Honey Body Care Collection

Sensitive skins now have a more exciting choice in body care then the usual unscented options thanks to the brand new The Body Shop Almond Milk & Honey Body Care Collection!

As anyone with sensitive skin knows, there are very few scented options that also agree with and nourish dry, sensitive skin - and where's the fun in body products that smell like nothing?! Not only do these 100% vegetarian products have a tempting warm and slightly sweet hypoallergenic fragrance - they also contain a blend of caring ingredients including organic almond milk, Community Trade almond oil from Spain and Community Trade honey from Ethiopia - to soothe and restore the skin and better yet, don't contain the crap that sensitive skin especially doesn't need like colourants, mineral oil or petrolatum.

Available in the collection:

Soothing & Restoring Body Lotion - 200ml - $15 - a silky smooth, fast-absorbing lotion that protects against uncomfortable tight and itchy skin with lightweight moisture that lasts for 48 hours to comfort, protect and restore sensitive dry skin.

Soothing & Restoring Body Butter - 200ml - $21 - a rich butter enriched with natural oils specially formulated to soothe and protect sensitive, dry skin for 48 hours of

Gently Exfoliating Cream Body Scrub - 250ml - $22 - smooths and softens sensitive skin with a gentle formula infused with real crushed almond shells to gently buff away dead skin cells and leave skin feeling soft.

Soothing & Caring Bath Milk - 400ml - $24 - with a creamy texture that gently cleanses, soothes and reduces the sensation of tight skin that is formulated to respect the skin's natural moisture barrier with a delicate yet decadent blend of natural oils.

Soothing & Caring Shower Cream - 250ml - $10 - soothes as it cleanses with a gentle, soap-free formula that respects the skin's natural moisture barrier and pH levels and won't strip the skin of moisture.

Soothing & Caring Cleansing Bar - 100g - $6 - works in harmony with skin's natural moisture levels to ease uncomfortable tightness.

Calming & Protecting Hand Cream - 30ml - $10 - protects and soothes dry, sensitive hands.

It's a lovely scent that is a big improvement over the usual nothing or medicinal smells of sensitive skin products - I expect lots of people who don't have sensitive skin at all will still be picking it up just for the smell!

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

- Lisamarie -

Turn your daily shower into a spa experience with Vichy Ideal Body Spa Showers!

Make the most of your morning shower with Vichy Ideal Body Spa Showers - that will transform your skin in just 20 seconds:

Vichy Ideal Body Spa Shower Gel-Cream - 200ml - $16.95 - hydrates, nourishes and softens with a formula containing shea butter, white clay, 10 fundamental oils and enriched with Vichy thermal spa water with 15 mineral active ingredients and naturals oils for intense skin comfort.

Vichy Ideal Body Spa Shower Gel-Oil - 200ml - $16.95 - hydrates, illuminates and beautifies with a formula containing magnesium, zinc, copper, 10 fundamental oils and enriched with Vichy thermal spa water with 15 mineral active ingredients and naturals oils for skin that glows.

The formulas work for all skin types - from dry to oily - and are both soap-free making them perfect for dry sensitive skin that tends to dry out during the hot summer months  - you will love how moisturized they leave skin feeling, even before you put any moisturizer on!

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

- Lisamarie -

La Roche-Posay Lipikar helps your body say goodbye to dry, itchy skin!

La Roche-Posay Lipikar wants to rid you of itchy days and sleepless nights caused by dry and very dry skin - while scratching offers temporary relief, it eventually makes things worse by messing with the skin's barrier, making it even more irritated leading to even more itching - give your fingers a rest and instead check out these products that contain a patented, active ingredient - aqua posae filiformis - with two-fold action that works on the two factors of atopy-prone skin:

1. on the skin's surface: it helps rebuild the microbiome's balance in a long-lasting way - so it can work during flare-ups and be stabilized during periods of remission to avoid relapses.

2. in depth: it re-establishes the skin's long term barrier function - soothes irritation and stimulates the skin's defense mechanisms to prevent pathogenic agents responsible for new bouts of irritation from entering the body while helping with the reconstruction of the skin's protective barrier.

For dry sensitive skin there is:

Lipikar Gel Lavant - 400ml - $21 - a soothing and protecting, soft and creamy foaming, soap-free, paraben-free shower gel

Lipikar Fluide - 400ml - $29 - with a lightweight, fluid texture for soothing, protecting, hydrating, fragrance and parapen-free care.

Or for extra dry, atopy-prone skin go with:

Lipikar Synet - 200ml - $16 - an anti-irritation, cleansing body cream-gel with fluid and creamy texture that is soap, paraben and fragrance free.

Lipikar Baume AP+ - 400ml - $33 - a lipid-replenishing balm, for soothing, anti-itching care that spaces out flare-ups of severe dryness with paraben and fragrance free care.

Available at drugstores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Water loving body products from c. Booth, Jergens and Nivea!

c. Booth Blackberry In-Bath Body Conditioner - 177ml - $8.99 - offers deliciously scented, deep conditioning for the skin with blackberry seed oil - with lots of antioxidants including multiple forms of vitamin E & C, tocopherols, tocotrienols and a variety of carotinoids to add suppleness to the skin and provide anti-aging and moisturizing benefits; coconut oil - provides deep and real moisture while strengthening the underlying tissues and helps remove dead cells on the skin's surface; shea butter - helps improve skin elasticity, tone and maintain skin hydration; and sweet almond oil - with essential fatty acids that provide intense skin hydration.

It's easy to use, just apply to wet skin while still under the shower and rinse off, like hair conditioner for the skin - but the best part is you can dry off and get dressed right after stepping out of the shower - no more waiting for lotion to absorb before getting ready - just be sure to pat skin dry, don't rub!

Available now at Walmart stores across Canada.

Jergens Moisturizer For Wet Skin - 500ml - $10.99 - in two varieties:  Green Tea Oil - for its antioxidants and natural softening properties and Coconut Oil - for its refreshing and softening properties - an oil-infused, non rinse moisturizer for wet skin that locks in hydration when skin is most receptive for skin that is 2x more luminous. With a proprietary formula that binds hydrating oils to water to help lotion instantly absorb and lock in moisture without leaving a heavy feel or greasy residue. High levels of glycerin and oils work to trap in the moisture from the shower, leaving skin soft and luminous.

It's simple to use - just shower, immediately apply and towel pat dry and then enjoy the immediate absorption on your skin, right where you want it!

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

Nivea In-Shower Body Lotion - 400ml - $7.99 - in 3 formulas that offer a convenient way to moisturize skin every day in the shower: Nourishing Milk - with almond oil for dry to very dry skin; Smooth Replenishing Lotion - with shea butter for dry skin; and Hydrating Lotion - with sea minerals for normal to dry skin - that are quickly and effectively absorbed by wet skin for skin that is left silky smooth without any sticky or greasy feeling.  

Available now at major drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Moroccanoil Fleur d'Oranger - for an invigorating bath and body experience!

Coming in the fall, Moroccanoil will add a new scent to their bath and body collection - Fleur d'Oranger - inspired by the orange blossoms and botanicals found on the Mediterranean shores - with a distinctive and refreshing scent that instantly revitalizes and stimulates the senses for an irresistible escape for the mind and body.

Available in the collection is:

Shower Milk - 200ml - $30 - with a highly-concentrated yet gentle formula that provides deep hydration while cleansing for skin that is refreshed and revitalized.

Body Buff - 180ml - $52 - a revitalizing treatment that gently polishes away dead skin cells with naturally exfoliating orange peel to instantly transform skin along with a unique blend of argan, sesame and sweet almond oils that nourish skin with deep and long-lasting moisture.

Body Butter - 190ml - $56 - an emollient blend of antioxidant-rich argan oil with shea, cocoa and mango butter that melt together in a restorative formula to instantly soften the skin and provide abundant nourishment and hydration to strengthen the skin's barrier.

Body Souffle - 190ml - $56 - with a lightweight, whipped formula that drenches skin with intense moisture with a blend of argan oil and shea butter to improve skin's elasticity and deliver hydration that leaves skin soft, smooth and instantly nourished.

Cleansing Bar - 110g - $12 - a gentle cleanser that moisturizes skin as you wash while it helps control body odor and perspiration for skin that is soft and clean and enveloped with an invigorating orange blossom fragrance.

Hand Cream - 75ml - $24, 125ml - $32 - with a luxurious, concentrated, weightless formula that absorbs instantly to moisturize, protect and repair dry hands and nails leaving them soft and supple with no sticky residue.

The new Fleur D'Oranger fragrance collection will join the existing collections with the Original scent - to experience the sea, sand, breeze and scent of the Mediterranean for a sensorial experience; and Fleur de Rose - inspired by the sophisticated scent of the Mediterranean's damask rose for a sensual experience.

 Available at luxury spas and fine salons across Canada as well as online at www.moroccanoil.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... St. Tropez Gradual Tan In Shower Tanning Lotion!

St. Tropez Gradual Tan In Shower Tanning Lotion - 200ml - $30 - an innovative self-tan lotion that uses water to deliver a natural-looking, buildable glow.

If you've been looking for something even easier then the easiest of  the regular self-tanners, you've found it! All you do is apply the lotion in the shower, wait 3 minutes and then rise off! Use it daily to gradually build an intense tan or if you're more into instant gratification, you can leave it on for longer then 3 minutes (up to 10 minutes if you can find something to do in the shower for that long) before rinsing and you'll achieve your desired shade sooner.

It's great for all skintones and types and delivers a natural-looking, bronze glow and extreme moisture without streaking or transferring onto clothing. It's made with a 100% natural DHA and infused with sweet almond oil to seal in the tan and nourish skin for up to 24 hours leaving you with a smooth, soft, hydrated finish.

Available July 1st at Shoppers Drug Mart, Murale, murale.ca, Hudson's Bay, London Drugs, Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Nivea In-Shower Body Lotion!

Nivea In-Shower Body Lotion - 400ml - $7.99 - offers a convenient way to moisturize skin every day…in the shower for skin that  is left silky smooth without any sticky or greasy feeling. 

In 3 formulas that are formulated to be quickly and effectively absorbed by wet skin:

Nourishing In-Shower Body Milk - with almond oil for dry to very dry skin.

Smooth Replenishing In-Shower Body Lotion - with shea butter for dry skin.

Hydrating In-Shower Body Lotion - with sea minerals for normal to dry skin.

It's easy to use, just apply to wet skin while still under the shower and rinse off, like hair conditioner - but the best part is you can dry off and get dressed right after stepping out of the shower - no more waiting for lotion to absorb before getting ready!

 Available now at major drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Fragrant Friday - L'Occitane Fleurs de Cerisier L'Eau

Just in time for Valentine's Day comes a new fragrance from L'Occitane that celebrates the poetic beauty of the cherry blossom and its delicate feminine flowers:

L'Occitane Fleurs de Cerisier L'Eau - 50ml EDT - $45, 14ml Fragrance Touch - $28, 250ml Shower Milk - $22, 250ml Moisturizing Milk - $32, 30ml Hand Cream - $12 - a fresh and delicate fragrance with top notes of lemon, blackcurrant and watermelon; heart notes of cherry blossom, violet and rose; and subtle base notes of musky woods.

It's a fruity floral that's a little more flowers then fruit in a soft and pretty way - definitely a romantic fragrance perfect for Valentine's Day!

Available for a limited time at L'Occitane boutiques across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Moisture rich cleansing from Dial, Nivea and Caprina by Canus!

Dial Yogurt Vanilla Honey Nourishing Body Wash - 473ml - $4.99 - a sweet-smelling, honey-infused, nourishing body wash enriched with real yogurt proteins that leave skin feeling smooth and hydrated while the luxurious lather generated washes away dirt and impurities.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

Nivea Creme Care Shower Cream - 500ml - $5.99 -  includes all the ingredients you love from Nivea face cream including pro-vitamin B5 - to help moisturize the skin which reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; Hydra IQ - to support the skin's own water channels which enhances its natural moisturization. It keeps working for up to 24 hours which means skin is kept soft and smooth, non-stop, throughout the day and if you love the scent of original Nivea cream, it will be like taking it to your shower!

Available at drug, grocery and mass retailers across Canada.

Caprina by Canus Fresh Goat's Milk Body Wash Original Formula - 350ml - $6.99 - contains fresh goat’s milk, a natural and highly effective skin moisturizer combined with subtle essential oils derived from natural ingredients. It won't compromise your own skin’s natural protective barrier, and will never dry your skin out. I personally love the clean fragrance of the original formula but if you like more scent there is also the choice of Orchid Oil or Lavender Oil.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

The Body Shop Chocomania - all the chocolate satisfacation without all the calories!

Chocoholics rejoice - finally you can have all the chocolate you want without feeling guilty or gaining an ounce thanks to The Body Shop Chocomania!

Available in the line is:

Body Scrub - 200ml - $18, 50ml - $6
Shower Cream - 250ml - $8, 60ml - $4
Soap - $4
Body Lotion - 250ml - $12, 60ml - $4
Body Butter - 200ml - $18, 50ml - $6
Lip Butter - 10ml - $6

Not only will you not get fat, here's something else to feel good about - they are all chock full of Fair Trade ingredients including: Aloe Leaf from Guatemala, Marula Nuts from Namibia, Shea Nuts and Cocoa Beans from Ghana, Coconut from Samoa, Sesame Seeds from Nicaragua, Soya Beans and Babassu Nuts from Brazil, Brazil Nuts from Peru, Olives from Italy and Sugar Cane from Paraguay.

As a long-time fan of The Body Shop Body Butter, I'm happy to know that the Chocomania version is 45% Community Fair Trade ingredients!

Get everything you need to smell good enough to eat February 6th!

- Lisamarie -

Fragrant Friday - L'Occitane Cherry Princess

Just in time for Valentine's Day, L'Occitane has a new limited edition fragrance that combines the juicy scents of cherries with a delicate floral softness - L'Occitane Cherry Princess - my uneducated sniffer discerns more floral than fruity in this fragrance, but there is a fruity bite to it which enough to make my fruity loving self a fan!

Available in the collection:

Eau de Toilette - 50ml - $38
Solid Perfume - 10g - $14 - keeps you a Cherry Princess on the go!
Silky Body Gel - 250ml - $32 - a moisturizing gel that melts into the skin leaving it soft and delicately scented
Pearlescent Shower Cream - 250ml - $22 - transforms into a foam on contact with water which cleanses skin and leaves behind a lingering scent
Hand Cream - 30ml - $12 - a gel-cream enriched with shea butter to leave hands soft and supple - I am typing this with the hand cream on and I have to stop every few minutes to smell my hands, they smell so delish! If you aren't a regular hand cream wearer but know you should be, scented ones are a great way to inspire yourself to wear it!

Available February at all L'Occitane boutiques across Canada as well as online at www.loccitane.ca

- Lisamarie -

Moisturize that body! Vaseline, True Blue Spa, Calgon, Thann, St. Ives, Dial, Kiss My Face, Dove, Soap & Glory and Bath & Body Works!

I've always hated and cursed my dry skin but I never realized that it was such a widespread issue - Vaseline recently conducted a Good Skin Day Survey and I was amazed to see that 76% of the women surveyed have the same problem as I do and say that their dry skin can make them feel physically uncomfortable at least some of the time - including itchiness, tightness and cracking.  Women also say that the physical effects of dry skin can interfere with a range of every day activities including sleeping, getting dressed and working.  It's nice not to be alone in this problem but it's even better to find something to solve it!

Vaseline Intensive Rescue Extra Strength - 325ml - $4.99, 600ml - $7.99, 725ml - $8.99 - is available in fragranced (chamomile scent) and unfragranced. - Accelerates the healing of dry skin by tripling the skin's moisture reserves instantly while still feeling comfortable on your skin - not greasy or sticky.  Dermatologist recommended, restores and protects the skin and delivers 24 hours of hypoallergenic soothing moisture.  For super dry skin they also offer Vaseline Clinical Therapy Lotion - 200ml - $8.49 - which is clinically proven to moisturize for accelerated healing of persistently dry skin without feeling sticky or greasy and is comfortable on skin.  Proven to instantly increase hydration by five times and to lock in moisture for 24 hours.  Instantly softens and relieves extremely dry skin and to restore - through hydration - extremely dry skin in 5 days.

And of course having dry skin means that I try every moisturizer out there so here are some other great choices:

True Blue Spa Lay It On Thick Body Cream - 170g - $17 - fragrance-free with super moisturizing shea butter, macadamia nut oil to nourish and hydrate the skin and Vitamin E to help protect and condition. If you like your moisturizer to be super thick, this is one to try - I enjoy using this one right before bed to give it all night to soak in! Available at Bath & Body Works.

Calgon Nourishing Body Cream - 236ml - $6.99 - with Vitamins E and A as well as aloe to deliver longer-lasting moisturization that will leave your skin feeling soft and silky. Comes in Morning Glory, Hawaiian Ginger, Tahitian Orchid, Cotton Candy, Vanilla Swirl, Marshmallow and Moon Petal Musk. My favourite scent is the Hawaiian Ginger, you just close your eyes and imagine yourself away from winter and on a tropical island!

Thann Body Butter - 100g - $23 - 350g - $47 - with cocoa butter, jojoba oil, licorice and shiso extracts to nourish and protect dry and sensitive skin. The tick yet smooth cream absorbs quickly into the skin for long-lasting and effective moisturizing.  It's 100% paraben-free with no artificial colours or fragrances.  Available online at www.thann.ca, in select stores and spas across Canada and at Thann concept stores in Ottawa.

St. Ives 24 Hour Moisture Advanced Body Moisturizer - 600ml - $6.99 - an innovative formula clinically proven to nourish skin even after 24 hours - replenishes and retains skin for soft-looking, smooth skin all day with 100% natural moisturizers including shea butter. Features a patented moisturizing complex that acts as a barrier to prevent moisture loss without forming a heavy film on the skin.

Dial NutriSkin Replenishing Lotion - 88ml - $2.99 - 354ml - $6.99 - focus on adding essential moisture, vitamins and nutrients for your skin - in four varieties each containg a specific BioNutrient blend: Dry Skin - with aloe and vitamins C, E and F, amino acids, and omega 3; Extra Dry Skin - with shea butter, omega 3 and 6, vitamins A,C,E and F and amino acids; Soothing - with chamomile, beta-glucan, vitamins A,C and E, amino acids and zinc; and Men's - with magnesium, niacinamide, amino acids and vitamins A,C and E.

Kiss My Face Peaches & Creme Ultra Moisturizer - 118ml - $6, 350ml - $12 - with 4% alpha-hydroxy to help speed up exfoliation that allows for new healthy skin cells to emerge from your dry, flaky mess - and the peachy smell - Amazing!  You can find Kiss My Face products in various drug and health food stores - I find the website easier though - they have a Canadian site that prices and gives shipping costs in Canadian $ - www.kissmyfacewebstore.com

If you want super duper softness, start with a moisturizing body wash - my faves right now:

Dove Visible Care Renewing Creme Body Wash - 300ml - $5.99 - for visible skin improvement in just one week and with continued use, skin is more visibly beautiful within 3 weeks. It's designed to nourish and replenish skin with the highest concentration of Nutrium Moisture which contains skin natural moisturizers, the building blocks to help improve skin's look over time. It has a fruity, floral fragrance that I quite like and lathers like nobody's business!

Soap & Glory Clean, Girls Body Wash - 500ml - $9.99 - with a built-in moisturizing matrix and natural vanilla fruit and orchid extracts, it feels great and smells amazing!  It also suds up nicely which is something I find that moisturizing body washes sometimes lack. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Bath & Body Works Triple Moisture Shower Cream - 236ml - $12.50 - with milk proteins, rice bran oil and acai berry.  Part of the Signature Collection, you will find it in lots of different scents - I love Warm Vanilla Sugar and Twilight Woods!

Are you a dry skin sufferer too?  Would love to hear about any great moisturizers that you've tried!

- Lisamarie -