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My Morning (AM) Skincare Routine 2018

Please refer to my “announcement” post if you haven’t already – it explains my skincare in a nutshell. I’m Finally Sharing my Current Skincare Routines 2018 Breakdown: 1. Cleanse 2. Acne Treatment / Main Active 3. Hydrators 4. Moisturize 5. SPF 1. CLEANSE I have tried going without washing my face in the morning, but…

SUNSCREEN WEEK [DAY #7]: La Roche Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Ultra-Fluid Lotion SPF 50

ABOUT: “Broad spectrum UVA/UVB high protection. Quick absorbing. Natural glow. Fragance-free. Paraben-free. Non-comedogenic. Water-resistant.” Price: $34 CAD Amount: 40 ml Protection: UVA/UVB Strength: SPF 50 UV FILTERS: Type: Physical Titanium Dioxide11% INGREDIENTS: CONSISTENCY:Watery. APPLICATION: Spreads easily but feels kinda greasy on your fingers. FINISH: Satin type of finish. FEEL: Light. STINGS EYES? No. WHITECAST? The tint is slightly noticeable on my…

SUNSCREEN WEEK [Day #5]: Cerave AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30

ABOUT “CeraVe® AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 is an ideal moisturizer for daily use, developed specifically for the face, which helps restore and maintain the skin’s natural protective barrier while providing protection against the sun’s damaging rays. The ceramide-rich formula provides essential ingredients to maintain a healthy skin barrier and also contains hyaluronic acid…

REVIEW: Neutrogena Deep Clean Purifying Cleanser/Mask & Hydrogel Sheet Mask

A couple of weeks ago I got sent an Influenster VoxBox with complimentary Neutrogena products to try out! Neutrogena Deep Clean Purifying Clay Cleanser/Mask Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating 100% Hydrogel Mask I’ve been testing the Deep Clean for a few weeks now and just used the sheet mask, and I’m ready to share my thoughts…

REVIEW: It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream SPF 50+ (Medium)

I finally bit the bullet and purchased a very highly talked about item in the beautysphere – the It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream SPF 50+. My main reason for buying it is because I wanted a complexion product that will give me a “my skin but better” look while providing sun protection and mainly…

Glass Skin for the Unblessed: Skincare Focused, Minimal Makeup

What is Glass Skin? Glow Recipe Co-Founder Christine Chang describes it as “…when your skin is so healthy, even toned, and plumped with hydration that it’s almost translucent, like a shard of glass.” – Vogue Article It was almost instinctive that I brush off glass skin to be something achievable for me. Why? First off,…

REVIEW + GIVEAWAY! [CLOSED] Palmer’s Coconut Oil Line

I was fortunate enough to receive a nice PR goodie bag from Palmer’s with a selection of products from their new Coconut Oil line. It got sent at a pretty good time, because self-care towards my body has decreased significantly (I’ll just say it: laziness) during these cold months. I received the following: Palmer’s Coconut…

HIT or MISS? Carbon Coco Ultimate Carbon Kit

A few weeks ago the company Carbon Coco contacted me to review their Ultimate Carbon Kit* that contains their popular Activated Charcoal Tooth Polish, Activated Charcoal Toothpaste, Bamboo Bristled Toothbrush, Tongue Cleaner, and Satin Pouch. I have been having my own oral health struggles for a bit, and have actually have been eyeing their products for quite…

[The Ordinary Haul] Focus: Dry & Dehydrated, Acne-Prone, Texture, Prevent & Prolong

I am somewhat late on the bandwagon. I cannot, and I repeat, CANNOT believe I wasn’t paying attention to this brand until now! If you still don’t know, the Ordinary is a skincare brand under the umbrella company Deciem. It is a Canadian brand that’s pretty much no nonsense: you get what you need with…

EMPTIES #4 | Skincare, Makeup and Body

Another year, and another collection of empties! I’m in the process of decluttering my makeup collection, and I found it also an appropriate time to dig into my empties bag. I must get everything a beauty junkie possibly can out of the way! This empties post has quite a bit of random stuff, nonetheless hope you…