Lancôme | *NEW* Clarifique Pore Refining Cleansing Foam & Clarifique Texture Refining Brightening Serum: Review

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Earlier this year, Lancôme introduced two new additions to their Clarifique collection. Designed to target enlarged pores and dark spots, the Clarifique Pore Refining Cleansing Foam and Clarifique Texture Refining Brightening Serum promise more radiant and refined skin. To read my review of both, click...

COSRX | Poreless Clarifying Charcoal Mask Pink, The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel & The Peptide Collagen Hydrogel Eye Patch: Review

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Recently, YesStyle sent me a handful of skincare products from COSRX, a staple brand in the Korean skincare world that's been stepping up its game in recent years with innovative, effective, and affordable formulas. Today, I’m sharing my thoughts on three standout products: the Poreless Clarifying Charcoal Mask Pink, The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel, and The Peptide Collagen Hydrogel Eye Patch. Curious to see how they performed? Keep reading...

Herbivore | Milky Way 10% AHA + Oat Soothing Exfoliating Serum: Review

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Recently, Herbivore expanded its product range with a new exfoliating serum called the Milky Way 10% AHA + Oat Soothing Exfoliating Serum (C$78 for 30 ml). Formulated with 10% AHA and 3% PHA, the serum promises a gentle but rapid exfoliation that makes the skin super smooth and glowy. I've got all the details to share with you today....

Glow Recipe | *NEW* Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment: Review

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One of Glow Recipe's original claim to fame was its Watermelon + AHA Glow Sleeping Mask (reviewed here), which was discontinued last month to make room for the new and updated Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment (C$53 for 60 ml). Essentially a revamped version of the original, this new overnight treatment promises dramatically smoother, glowing skin. To read all about this new product and how it compares to the original, click......

Sahajan | Brightening Mask: Review

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Earlier this year when the Indigo Robson St location in Vancouver introduced its Beauty & Wellness Shop offering an extensive selection of clean and eco-conscious products, they sent over a handful of wonderful skincare products available at the shop for me to try out. One of the products that really caught my eyes is the Brightening Mask (C$64 for 50 ml) from Sahajan. Derived from the Hindi word for "intuitive", Sahajan is a natural skincare brand inspired by Ayurveda, the 5000-year-old alternative medicine from India and Nepal. The Brightening Mask, in particular, is inspired by the pre-wedding Haldi ceremony during which the bride dons a cleansing turmeric mask. To read all about this mask, click......

Herbivore | Moon Fruit 1% Bakuchiol + Peptides Retinol Alternative Serum, Nova 15% Vitamin C + Turmeric Brightening Serum & Prism AHA + BHA Exfoliating Glow Facial: Review

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After drooling over the absolutely stunning aesthetic and branding of Herbivore for many years, I've finally had the fortune to receive some press samples from the brand, including its latest release, the Moon Fruit 1% Bakuchiol + Peptides Retinol Alternative Serum. Formulated with clean and effective ingredients, Herbivore products are vegan and cruelty-free. Read my review of the Moon Fruit Serum, the Nova Vitamin C Serum, and the Prism Glow Facial today......

Glow Recipe | Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum: Review

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It's no secret that I am a huge fan of Glow Recipe so I was over the moon when I found out that the brand blessed us with another serum! Formulated with a medley of gentle acids that refine the looks of pores, reduce fine lines, and minimize congestion and breakouts, the Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum (C$53 for 30 ml) might just be my new favorite! To read all about it, click......

The INKEY List | Mandelic Acid Treatment: Review

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It's safe to say that by now, The INKEY List has secured its spot as many people's go-to brand for effective and affordable skincare. With many bestsellers at Sephora, The INKEY List just released a new targeted treatment designed to reduce hyperpigmentation and blemishes caused by acne. Formulated with 10% mandelic acid, a lesser-known alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) with a larger molecular weight reported to be gentler on the skin (less dryness or sensitives), The INKEY List Mandelic Acid Treatment (C$13.99 for 15 ml) is available now. I've got all the details and my review to share with you today. To read on, click......

Youth To The People | Mandelic Acid + Superfood Unity Exfoliant: Review

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Youth To The People has been on a serious winning streak this year! Slowly but surely, the brand has been dropping one hit after another. The latest is the new Madelic Acid + Superfood Unity Exfoliant (C$49 for 118 ml), an exfoliating toner formulated with a combination of AHA, BHA, and PHA. I've got all the details to share with you today. To read on, click.....

Omorovicza | The Cure 9-Day Skin Rest Program: Review

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Omorovicza is a luxury Hungarian skincare brand that was introduced to me quite a few years ago and I've loved pretty much every product I've tried from them. Recently, I was browsing the Omorovicza website and came across a very intriguing nine-day, three-phase skincare treatment designed to "renew and reset tired, stressed skin". Containing nine glass ampoules filled with potent active ingredients such as AHAs, caffeine, ginseng, fig, and chia seed oil, The Cure (C$366 for 9 x 2 ml) promises to deliver "immediate, visible result". Beautiful, luminous skin in just 9 days? That sounds almost too good to be true so I had to give it a try. To read my review of The Cure 9-Day Skin Reset program, click......

COSRX | BHA Blackhead Power Liquid: Review

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If you are a regular reader, you'll know that I discovered COSRX last year and have been testing out a couple of their AHA/BHA products design for oily/combination skin. After doing more research into the brand, I found The Skincare Edit's praise of the BHA Blackhead Power Liquid (C$26 for 100 ml). Described as a clarifying essence that "effectively penetrates the skin and cleans up clogged pores", the BHA Blackhead Power Liquid has quickly become a holy grail product for me. To learn more and read my review, click......

Glowie Co | The Best of Japanese, Taiwanese, and Korean Beauty & Skincare

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Recently, I was approached by the owner of a fairly new online Asian beauty boutique called Glowie Co to check out their offering of authentic Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese skincare and makeup products. Shipped directly from California (free US shipping on orders $25+), Glowie Co makes it easy to shop your favorite Asian beauty products. To see what skincare items I picked up from the online store, click......

DECIEM | The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution & Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%: Review

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Last month DECIEM had a 23% off sale so I took the opportunity to restock and pick up a few products I've been curious to try. With the ups and downs behind the scenes, DECIEM definitely lost a lot of its online buzz garnered over the past couple of years. However, the brand is still the go-to place for innovative and quality skincare and today I want to review with you a couple of bestsellers from their affordable The Ordinary range. To read my thoughts on the Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution (C$8.70) and Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (C$5.90), click......

Omorovicza | Acid Fix AHA BHA Treatment: Review

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Ever since I was introduced to alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) in the form of the amazing Pixi Glow Tonic, I've been incorporating the ingredient into my daily skincare routine. I've tried AHA cleansers, masks, toners, and creams but my favorite category has to be serums. I've tried the likes of the Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment, the Drunk Elephant Glycolic Night Serum, and the Pixi Overnight Glow Serum, and while they have all been pretty awesome, I am always interested in trying something new. So when Omorovica sent over their Acid Fix AHA BHA Treatment ($165 CAD for 30 ml), I was beyond excited! Now that I'm almost halfway through the bottle, I am ready to share with you my thoughts on the formulation. To read my review, click......

Rodial | Glycolic Drops, Retinol Drops, Collagen Drops & Soft Focus Glow Drops: Review

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With a shifting trend of skincare products that highlight a single, key ingredient (ex. vitamin C, retinol, glycolic acid), Rodial has released a range of highly concentrated booster drops designed to "supercharge your skincare regimen". Containing 10% glycolic acid, 10% retinol, or 30% collagen, these liquid serums can be used alone or mixed with other products to obtain noticeable results. I've got reviews of the Glycolic Drops, Retinol Drops, Collagen Drops, and Soft Focus Glow Drops to share with you today. To read on, click......

Biossance | Squalane + Glycolic Renewal Facial, Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Mask & Squalane + Omega Repair Cream: Review

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Recently, I shared a review of the new Tea Tree Oil Collection from Biossance but since the brand has several other new releases, I wanted to dedicate another post to the brand. Using only clean ingredients free of SLS, SLES, parabens, mineral oil, and a whole list of other harmful ingredients, Biossance is fast becoming a favorite within the skincare community. Today, I have reviews of the Squalane + Glycolic Renewal Facial, Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Mask, and Squalane + Omega Repair Cream. To read all about them, click......

Omorovicza | Silver Skin Saviour Mask: Review

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Known for its anti-bacterial properties, colloidal silver has long been a topical treatment for blemish-prone skin. Harnessing those properties along with the refining properties or niacinamide and exfoliating properties glycolic acid, the Omorovicza Silver Skin Saviour ($125 for 50 ml) is a gentle exfoliating mask designed to combat acne and congested pores. So how well does it work? Read on to find out......

COSRX | AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner: Review

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After having been an author of a beauty blog for more than six years now, I really don't find much time (or interest) to read a lot of other beauty blogs but one of the few sites I frequent is The Skincare Edit. Michelle, the founder of the site, writes great in-depth skincare reviews and beauty trend analysis and one of her holy grail products is the COSRX Blackhead Power Liquid. So when I spotted it at one of the "fancier" Walmarts in town, I thought I'd give it a go. It turns out though, what I thought I bought was the Blackhead Power Liquid was actually the COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner ($17 CAD for 150 ml). Nevertheless, I thought I'd share a review with you today as it still turned out to be a great toner. To read my thoughts, click......

Pixi Beauty | GLOW Glycolic Boost Brightening Infusion Sheet Mask: Review

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As a long-time fan of the Pixi Glow Tonic, Glow Tonic To-Go, Glow Mud Cleanser, and Overnight Glow Serum (reviewed here and here), I was beyond excited to learn that Pixi is adding a new member to the Glow family! Promising instant brightening and hydration, the GLOW Glycolic Boost Brightening Infusion Sheet Mask ($14 CAD for 3) contains a concentrate of glycolic acid and herbal extracts. To read my review on how well the mask works, click....

Dior | Youth Capture Age-Delay Resurfacing Water, Advanced Eye Treatment & Intense Rescue Revitalizing Oil-Serum: Review

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Introduced last spring, the Youth Capture skincare range (see my first post here) from Dior is expanding with a few new products, including a new exfoliating toner, a brightening eye treatment, and a nourishing oil-serum. I've had some time to test out all three so I wanted to share with my reviews today. To read on, click......