This week I'm obsessed with... Vichy Liftactiv B3 Serum!

Vichy Liftactiv B3 Serum - 30ml - $62.95 - a silky light serum that works on dark spots and wrinkles to leave skin smooth and radiant.

The dual-action formula works on both the epidermis and skin surface and contains: 

 

5% Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) - visibly reduces the appearance of dark spots at the basal skin layer;

Glycolic Acid + Vitamin CG - works at the skin's surface level to help peel visible dark spots leaving skin more even and luminous;

 

and of course all the skin strengthening wonders of Vichy Volcanic Water.

Use it day and night - just a couple of drops under your regular skin care and look forward to reduced wrinkles and radiant skin!

Available at drug stores across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Physicians Formula Rosé Kiss All Day Lip Kit

Looking for a last minute Valentine's Day gift or some new lippies for yourself at a great price? Then check out the gift of perfect lips...

 

Physicians Formula Rosé Kiss All Day Lip Kit - $14.99 - includes 3 antioxidant-packed, luxurious and flattering lip colours: Rosé Kiss All Day Glossy Lip Color in Blushing Mauve, Rosé Kiss All Day Glossy Lip Color in She’s A Wild Rose, Rosé Kiss All Day Velvet Lip Color in First Kiss along with a universal 3-in-1 pencil sharpener suited for a multitude of pencil sizes and types to give a precise point.

 

The pencil format makes them easy to apply and their stay-all-dayness gives them lots of staying power, even under a mask! 

Available at select drug and mass retailers across Canada and online at physiciansformula.com.

- Lisamarie -

Fragrant Friday - 3 classic fragrances from Carolina Herrera, Mugler and Chanel perfect for Valentine's Day!

Looking for a new fragrance for a gift or yourself? Sure you could buy something new but there is a lot to be said for a tried and true classic - and any of these will bring a smile to yours or your Valentine's face...

 

Carolina Herrera Good Girl - 50ml EDP - $120, 80ml EDP - $155 - a daring yet sophisticated fragrance with the sweet, alluring qualities of jasmine, richly fragrant cocoa, intoxicating tonka, vibrant almond and bold coffee.

 

Mugler Angel - 25ml EDP - $102, 50ml EDP - $145 - a sweetly addictive fragrance that blends delicious praline with a long-lasting base of patchouli leaf countered by bright Calabrian bergamot for a touch of freshness, igniting playful memories and sweet sensations.

Chanel Chance Eau Tendre - 50ml EDP - $135, 100ml EDP - $189, 150ml EDP - $227 - a floral fruity fragrance with notes of quince, grapefruit, hyacinth, jasmine, musk, iris, Virginia cedar and amber.

All are available at Hudson's Bay stores across Canada - with some or all also being available at Shoppers Drug Mart and Sephora stores as well as online at thebay.ca, beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Korres Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream!

I know firsthand that it's hard for oily and combination skin types to find a moisturizer that is light enough not to make oily skin feel worse while still adding necessary hydration - until now that is...

 

Korres Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream - 40ml - $46 - a lightweight gel moisturizer that blurs pores, controls shine, and hydrates skin all-day long with a powerful blend of hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid, willowherb extract and the antioxidant-rich, santorini grape. 

 

Oily skin sufferers rejoice! A balanced and poreless complexion that feels great all day long is what you have to look forward to as well as skin so smooth, makeup just glides right on! You're welcome! 

 

The only thing I will caution is use less then you think you need - I find a little goes a long way with this cream, it really spreads out!

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart and Sephora stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca, sephora.ca and korres.ca.

 

- Lisamarie -

The Lunar New Year made even better with beauty products from Quo Beauty, Dior and Clinique!

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger the right way - with gifts of beauty! There's lots to choose from but here are a few of my favourites - just remember that everything is limited edition so grab it while you can...

 

Quo Beauty has a whole collection of beauty and accessories to help you get in the New Year spirit -  so much actually that it's hard to pick favourites but I tried...

Tiger Eye Stone Facial Roller - $25 - in Asian cultures, Tiger Eye stone is believed to represent prosperity, good fortune and grounding - so get all that while helping improve lymphatic drainage and reducing the look of puffiness over time with regular use!

Lunar New Year Eyeshadow Palette - $16 - soft, shimmery shades for looks that range from demure to dramatic.

Faux Nail Kit - $14.99 - glue on nails with a fun pointy french manicure design with bands of red and gold.

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

 

Dior Lunar New Year Rouge Lipstick Coffret 5-Piece Set - $245 - includes 3 refillable Rouge Dior lipsticks: 999, the ultimate red of the House of Dior, velvet finish; 100 Nude Look, the union of gray and beige, the velvet finish nude; and 720 Icône, a voluptuous rosewood, velvet finish.  and 2 Rouge Dior coloured lip balms:  000 Diornatural, the lip balm in a universal shade, satin finish; and 772 Classic, the rosewood lip balm, satin finish - all in a fabric case with a revisited Toile de Jouy pattern inspired by 18th-century textile archives.  

 

Available at thebay.com.

Limited Edition Jumbo Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ - 200ml - $54 -softens, smooths and improves with a limited-edition jumbo size that comes in this super-cute Chinese New Year design to celebrate the Year of the Tiger. 

 

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart and beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

 

- Lisamarie -

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 -

Test Driving - Beverly Hills MD Activated Retinol Night Treatment

There's something new in my medicine cabinet that is bringing a whole new meaning to beauty sleep:

Beverly Hills MD Activated Retinol Overnight Treatment - 30ml - $96 - works hard while you are getting your zzzz's by accelerating cell turnover so skin looks more even and feels smoother; helps reduce the appearance of sun damage and discolouration; corrects the appearance of deep wrinkles, while giving skin a tighter look; and infuses dull skin with revitalizing actives to help you wake up with a vibrant youthful glow.

 

Formulated with a high-potency blend of microencapsulated retinol - a revolutionary ultra-penetrative ingredient that targets signs of aging more effectively than ordinary retinol, yet is specially formulated to work without drying or irritating the skin’s surface; and skin-renewing peptides including: Ceramide NP - a powerful lipid blend that supports the skin’s protective barrier; Botanimoist AMS - a naturally-derived saccharide complex that’s shown to increase skin hydration by an astonishing 88%; and Avena Sativa Kernel Extract - helps soothe, nourish, and moisturize aging skin, for a visibly healthier, more youthful appearance. 

 

Of course seeing is believing so I have been putting it to the test for the past 30 days. Right away I was a fan of the texture. I tend to wear serums at night because I just don't like how creams feel - like my skin is being smothered. This however is a lovely gel - not the sticky kind either, but a soft, smooth gel with a nice light scent that sinks right into the skin. I started feeling the softness benefits right away - my skin was super smooth the very first morning! And I was a little concerned about the whole retinol thing as my sensitive skin has had some bad experiences with it in the past, but the encapsulation really does work to keep it from being irritating and doing the bad things that regular retinol can do. I can say with total certainty that after 30 days my skin looks, brighter, smoother and dare I say younger - I'm a fan! Just keep in mind that retinol does not react well with sunlight so only wear this at night and make sure you wear your sunscreen during the day!

 

Available online at: https://beverlyhillsmd.com/product/activated-retinol-night-treatment 

 

- Lisamarie -

Fragrant Friday - Shoppers Drug Mart Fragrance Discovery Sets

Looking for the perfect gift for the fragrance lover in your life? Rather then trying to guess what scent they would want, let them choose the one they would love!

Women's Fragrance Discovery Collection for Her - $95 -  includes 12 vials from a variety of brands: Giorgio Armani Terra Di Gioia Eau de Parfum; Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Eau de Parfum; Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum ; Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau de Toilette; Lancome La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum; Lancome Idole Eau de Parfum; Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum; Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Eau de Toilette ; Burberry Her Eau de Parfum; Azzaro Wanted Girl by Night Eau de Parfum; Valentino Voce Viva Eau de Parfum; Carolina Herrera Good Girl Supreme Eau de Parfum  - try them all, decide which one you like the best and redeem the enclosed certificate for a full-size bottle.

 

Women's Fragrance Discovery Collection Luxe for Her - $115 - includes a collection of 7 miniature bottles from a variety of brands: Jimmy Choo, I Want Choo Eau de Parfum; Marc Jacobs Perfect Eau de Parfum; Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum; Giorgio Armani My Way Eau de Parfum; Versace Bright Crystal Eau de Toilette; Chloe, Chloe Eau de Parfum; Oscar de la Renta Bella Blanca Eau de Parfum - try them all and then use the enclosed certificate to redeem for a full-size bottle of your favourite from this set.

 

And if your fragrance lover is a man - no worries, they have sets for him too!

 

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

 

- Lisamarie -