November 11, 2020

This week I'm obsessed with... 7th Heaven Face Food Tiger, Kitten and Panda Face Masks!

7th Heaven Face Food Face Mask - 1 sheet mask - $4 - comes in 3 types:
 
Kitten Face Mask - a soothing mask to soften and hydrate reactive skin with cucumber, aloe and nourishing avocado.
 
Panda Face Mask - a hydrating mask to soothe and moisturize thirsty skin with coconut, banana and soothing green tea.
 
Tiger Face Mask - a revitalizing mask to brighten, refresh and hydrate tired skin with apple, strawberry and soothing witch hazel.
 

And if you've ever thought that you look ridiculous walking around the house in a sheet mask - this one will up the ante! Go on and really be a kitten, tiger or panda!
 
Available at London Drugs and select Rexall Pharma Plus, Lawtons Drugs, Pharmasave, Brunet, Familiprix, Jean Coutu, Proxim, Uniprix, Value Drug and Overwaitea stores across Canada and online at farleyco.ca and shophali.com.
 
- Lisamarie -

November 10, 2020

Needful Things - StriVectin Tighten & Lift TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream Plus


StriVectin Tighten & Lift TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream Plus - 50ml - $99 - a powerful cream that offers the complete solution for a youthful looking neck and decollete: visibly tightens, lifts and firms the neck for a more youthful looking profile; smooths the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the neck and décolleté and targets crepey texture; while it strengthens the skin barrier to prevent moisture loss and diminishes the look of discoloration on the décolleté.
 
The formula features the breakthrough Gravitite-CF Lifting Complex to improve skin elasticity and provide visible lift, while smoothing the appearance of horizontal neck lines and sagging; a botanically-derived Brightening Complex that helps even skin tone on the décolleté; while patented NIA-114 technology strengthens the skin barrier - lifting, lines, crepey texture and uneven skin tone - this cream does it all!
 
Available at drugstores across Canada.
 
- Lisamarie -

November 4, 2020

This week I'm obsessed with... Mary Kay The Iconic Lip Vault!


Gift yourself or someone else with this must-have for your lips: 
 
Mary Kay The Iconic Lip Vault - $60 - includes three essential lipsticks in classic, everyday shades - all placed perfectly in an aluminum lip vault.
Shades include: Gel Semi-Shine Lipstick in Raspberry Ice; Gel Semi-Matte Lipstick in Mauve Moment; and Gel Semi-Matte Lipstick in Crushed Berry
 
Experience all the joy of stay-true colour that lasts for hours - without leaving lips looking or feeling dry thanks to the lightweight gel formula that glides on smoothly and cushions lips, leaving them feeling soft and supple.
 
Love it? Don't wait! Only 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 -

November 2, 2020

Gone but not forgotten - take 2 - products I have loved and lost and what I am ready to love (again)!

If you caught my post back in the summer about all my fave makeup products that had joined the great empties graveyard and what I have replaced them with - you might have been wondering why I only ever use up makeup - not true! Especially these days when I actually wear precious little makeup and spend a lot more time and product on everything else! This is what has gone into the recycling bin lately - and you can really tell from the cut up tubes how much a really liked these products, desperate to get every last drop out!
 
Jowae Soothing Cleansing Milk - an end of the day must have for getting rid of makeup and the rest of the day off my skin!
Vichy Neovadiol Compensating Complex Densifying and Replenishing Serum - yes it's technically for menopausal women but I liked the feel of it so much that I just kept using it after receiving it to try!
Schwarzkopf Soft Glam Smooth Polish Elixir - this is the only thing that has been going in my hair these days and I will miss it's frizz busting magic!
Bath & Body Works Snowy Citrus Swirl Ultra Shea Body Cream - from the 2019 holiday collection that Santa was nice enough to leave in my stocking and it really just smells so good!
Soap & Glory Heel Genius Foot Cream - a must have for my super-dry tootsies!

And when I do use something up I see if I have anything new to try or rummage through the vaults where I keep anything that I tested already and liked enough to keep - and this is what I will be replacing the empties with:
 
Indeed Labs Hydraluron Cream Cleanser - 100ml - $19.99 - with a luxurious, gentle foaming formula that deeply cleanses to remove all traces of makeup while still keeping skin balanced and perfectly hydrated with hyaluronic acid teamed with a coconut-derived surfactant, papaya enzymes and hibiscus flower acids to help keep skin clean, soft and bright. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at indeedlabs.com.
The cold weather is another excuse to move to a new moisturizer - my combination skin prefers a serum over a cream so I am sticking with Vichy but changing to something that will be more moisturizing for winter: Vichy Mineral 89 Fortifying and Hydrating Daily Skin Booster - 50ml - $41.95 - with a powerful formula that hydrates, plumps and fortifies skin to protect against daily aggressors such as pollution, stress, fatigue and cold weather.  Available at drugstores across Canada and online at vichy.ca. And if you can still find one, I highly recommend the Mineral 89 Fortifying Recovery Mask that was available for a limited time during the summer - it's a mask you mix yourself and it feels heavenly!
And since I haven't touched a hair dryer in months it makes sense to start using something that will work with the whole air-drying thing: OGX Active Beauty Green Tea Fitness Air Dry Cream - 177ml - $10.99 - infused with rich in antioxidant green tea and refreshing lotus to keep hair feeling, looking and smelling fresh while adding healthy-looking frizz-free shine with no heat while adding lasting moisture. Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.
I would totally buy Snowy Citrus Swirl again but it doesn't appear to be one of the holiday offerings this year so this is going on my Christmas list instead - Bath & Body Works Snowy Peach Berry Ultra Shea Body Cream - 226g - $15.50 - described as a sparkling, fruity blend of snow-kissed cranberries, frosted peach blossom & shimmering woods - which is right up my alley! Stay tuned for more info on what Bath & Body Works has coming for the holidays in 2020!
After an intensive hunt I found that I didn't have any more foot cream to either review or stashed away  but I did find this: basd Invigorating Body Lotion in Mint - 450ml - $24.99 - it's an excellent body moisturizer that smells like mint which, in my mind, also makes it the perfect foot cream! Available at select health food stores across Canada and online at basdbodycare.ca. I won't be using it for a couple of weeks because I just used a Grace & Stella Dr. Pedicure Foot Exfoliating Mask last night and you aren't supposed to moisturize while it's doing it's thing - if you've never done a foot peel before I highly recommend it - it's wonderfully, disgustingly satisfying!
 
- Lisamarie-

October 28, 2020

Eye Love Wednesday - Swiss Line Cell Shock Magic Eye Mask

It's that time of year when magic is in the air and anything seems possible, so why not send a little bit of that pixie dust to your eyes with a magical mask:
 
Swiss Line Cell Shock Magic Eye Mask - 20ml - $160 - perfect for frequent travellers, irregular sleepers or anyone who can't live without eye concealer - this cream mask, with a blue-ish off-white shade, targets wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles and is dispensed through the metal applicator, releasing cooling and soothing ingredients into skin, including:
 
Cellactel 2 Complex - one of the brand’s secret weapons in the fight against aging skin, it helps to repair essential functions, increase cellular metabolism and regenerate the skin; 
 
Hyaluronic acid - acts as a “molecular sponge” trapping and holding water up to 1,000 times its own weight to provide an immediate film-forming and plumping effect;
 
Oligo-mineral complex - designed for stressed skin suffering from fatigue, it has the ability to stimulate the cellular metabolism, the synthesis of intracellular ATP and cell growth thanks to the actions of zinc, magnesium and manganese; and
 
Enzyme-probiotics complex - pumpkin enzymes and probiotics stimulate exfoliation and promote a more even texture. 
 
You use it in the same way you would a face mask: you can either apply a thin layer at night, allowing it to deliver benefits while sleeping. Next morning, if needed, remove left-over traces with cold water or during the day as an anti-fatigue mask - apply a very thin layer whenever needed and allow it to set for 5-10 minutes. Remove the traces of the film with a moistened cotton pad. 
 
My eyes always feel tired and puffy from staring at a computer screen all day and they especially appreciate the cooling metal applicator when I pop it into the fridge for a few minutes first!

Available at spas and beauty destinations across Canada - check out swissline-skincare.ca to find a location near you or to buy online.

- Lisamarie -

October 26, 2020

Everything's coming up roses with Physicians Formula, Scentuals and Yardley!

Physicians Formula Rosé All Night Ultra-Rich Restorative Cream
- 45g - $21.99 - a calming, hydration-restoring night cream that brightens and repairs skin for a firmer, youthful looking glow. With an ultra-rich, brightening formula enriched with brightening kakadu plum, calming rose water, anti-oxidant rich goji and wrinkle-relaxing sea mayweed while providing instant, deep and long-lasting 30-hour moisturization for supple and youthful looking skin without feeling sticky.
 
Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.
Scentuals Rose Facial Mist
- 120ml - $29.50 - hydrates and brightens with a 100% natural botanical formula of rose and rose geranium floral water, aloe vera extract and hyaluronic acid to delicately tone skin leaving it refreshed, radiant and younger looking. 

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.
Yardley English Rose
- 50ml EDT - $18.95 - a refreshing, light floral fragrance with sparkling citrus and rose top notes; and a heart subtly combining rose bud, magnolia, violet and cassis with warm woody notes; whilst patchouli and musks, add velvety tones to the base. 
 
Available at drugstores across Canada.
 
- Lisamarie -

October 21, 2020

This week I'm obsessed with... Oh K! SOS Detoxifying Peel Off Clay Mask!

Oh K! SOS Detoxifying Peel Off Clay Mask - 100ml - $13.99 - a super soothing and easy to peel off natural clay mask that removes impurities from the skin with witch hazel and gently exfoliates to help reduce the appearance of pores.
 
The best thing about it of course is that it peels off - I'm obsessed with peeling products - there is just something so satisfying about it! Just apply to clean skin, leave on for 20-30 minutes and then peel it right off - bonus points if you can do it all in one large piece sitting the couch while watching tv with your husband/boyfriend/girlfriend - they love it!
 
Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.
 
- Lisamarie -

October 19, 2020

Must try eyeshadow trends with Quo Beauty, Mary Kay and Revolution!

Diamond's can be a girl's eyes best friend especially when it comes to eyeshadow trends...
Quo Beauty Diamond Eyeshadow Palette - $18 - includes 8 very wearable shades saturated with colour and just the right amount of sparkle.
 
I spent the weekend playing with this palette because - well - shiny - and all of the colours are something I would/will wear (esp. the silvery lavender in the middle). Best of all they lend perfectly to my preferred lazy technique of an all-over shadow wash. 
 
Part of the new launch of Quo Beauty products which includes new formulations and packaging - more on that in a few days so stay tuned!
 
Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.
For eyes that shine like the stars go for Foil...
Mary Kay Foil Eyeshadow Duo - $20 - in Pink & Purple or Copper & Pyrite - a metallic eyeshadow duo that boasts a super reflective foil finish with an ultralight powder formula that applies with a silky texture that delivers glitter without the grit and comfortably stays put hour after hour.

Available now through your Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant - if you don't have one you can locate one at - www.marykay.ca or 1-866-455-5454.
I admit it, Red scares me - it's one of those trends that when not done right, just ends up looking scary! The best tips I can give you after much experimentation is full-on red is hard - pair it with some pink (above), brown or burgundy to make it less intense; and don't forget your Visine - if your eyes are even a little bit bloodshot, red eyeshadow will bring out your inner vampire look - of course it's almost Halloween so that could be a good thing...
Revolution Reloaded Eyeshadow Palette in Neutrals 2 - $12.99 - includes 15 highly pigmented, long wearing options that include warm burnt shades for lovers of rustic reds and burnt oranges, in a variety of matte and shimmer finishes.

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

- Lisamarie -