Lancôme | Rénergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol: Review

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The latest innovation from Lancôme is an advanced anti-aging serum that harnesses the combined power of retinol, vitamin C, and peptides to visibly reduce fine lines, enhance firmness, refine pores, and restore radiance to the complexion. Housed in a unique triple chamber bottle, the new Rénergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol ($185 for 50 ml) keeps the active ingredients separated until the moment of application for maximum efficacy. I’ve put this serum to the test and have a full breakdown and review to share with you today. To keep reading, click......

Naturium | Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10%: Review

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Retinol products can be really hit or miss for me as they’re either too weak to make a difference or so strong that they leave my skin irritated. Still, I’m always on the lookout for one that strikes the right balance. Currently, Naturium has a few retinol options, and their bestselling Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10% (C$54.99 for 50 ml) has caught my attention. Available at a lower (0.05%) and higher (0.15%) strength, depending on your skin’s tolerance, the product is formulated with sustained-release retinaldehyde (also known as retinal, a more potent form of retinol) to boost cell turnover and collagen production, targeting texture, fine lines, and uneven skin tone. I’ve been using the 0.10% version for a couple of months now, so I thought I’d share my experience so far. To read more, click...

SOME BY MI | Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum: Review

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As mentioned before, I love ordering Korean beauty and skincare products from Stylevana. Aside from their amazing pricing, Stylevana always offers various full-sized gifts with purchases. One of the best gifts with purchases I've received so far is the SOME BY MI Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum (C$27.99 for 30 ml). For the longest time, I've struggled with retinol products. I've always wanted to incorporate them into my skincare routine but I can never seem to get past the "retinol purge", aka the breakouts, flaking, and sensitivities commonly associated with the first few weeks of retinol use. However, I thought I would give things one more try with the SOME BY MI Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum. Thankfully, the results have been great so I thought I would share my experience with today......

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......

Youth To The People | Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum: Review

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Youth To The People seems to be on a roll lately with one release after another! Following the recent drop of the Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum (reviewed here), the brand is blessing us with yet another serum, the new Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum (C$88 for 30 ml). Described as a "multi-effect retinal and niacinamide night serum", the product promises to visibly reduce blemishes, fine lights, and uneven skin tone. I've got all the details to share with you today. To read on, click......

Honest Beauty | Vitamin C Radiance Serum & Honestly Pure Retinol Serum: Review

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I first tried Honest Beauty a couple months ago and was thoroughly impressed with the reasonable price point and clean formulation (read my review for the Gentle Gel Cleanser and 3-in-1 Detox Mud Mask here). So I decided to delve a little deeper into the brand with a test drive of a couple of its bestsellers, the Vitamin C Radiance Serum (C$39.99) and the Honestly Pure Retinol Serum (C$39.99), both available in stores and online at Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada. To read all about them, click......

Clé de Peau Beauté | La Crème: Review

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Originally created all way back in 1982, known as Nutritious Cream at the time, the Clé de Peau Beauté La Crème (C$700 for 30 ml) was re-released in early 2020 with a revamped formulation that's more potent than ever. Described as the "ultimate anti-aging night cream", La Crème promises deep nourishment for a firmer, smoother, and brighter complexion. I've got a detailed review of this luxury cream to share with you today. To read on, click......

Isa Knox | Age Focus Prime Double Effect Essence: Review

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Another luxury branch of The Face Shop family, Isa Knox is a Korean skincare brand known for its innovative anti-aging solutions. With a name inspired by the iconic American contemporary dancer Isadora Duncan and the goddess of night in Roman mythology, Isa Knox targets key signs of aging such as wrinkles, dark spots, loss of elasticity, dryness, and enlarged pores. The brand's Age Focus Prime range offers a full line-up of anti-aging products and today I wanted to share with you the Age Focus Prime Double Effect Essence (C$65 for 160 ml), formulated with potent pro-retinol, Phyto-DNA, and ornithine amino acid. To read all about it, click......

Pixi Beauty | Retinol & Jasmine Collection: Review

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Early this year, Pixi Beauty sent over its Retinol & Jasmine Collection for me to test out. I've only started dabbling with retinol in the past couple of years and have only found one or two products that I can tolerate (as retinol can be quite sensitizing) so I was excited to give everything a try. Formulated with retinyl palmitate, a gentler version of retinol, and time-release retinol, the collection offers a full regime that promises to smooth skin textures and even the skin tone. Enriched with nourishing jasmine oil, firming peptides, and moisture-locking ceramides, the range is gentle enough for all skin types. I'm sharing my thoughts on all the products in this range today. To read my review, click......

Glow Recipe | Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask: Review

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Founded back in 2014, Glow Recipe is a K-beauty inspired company that offers a curated range of clean, fruit-powered skincare products. Within the last couple of years, the brand has garnered a large following thanks to its innovative formulations and adorable packaging. So today I wanted to share with you my experience with one of their star products, the Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask (C$66 for 70 ml). To read my review, click......

Drunk Elephant | A-Passioni Retinol Cream: Review

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When it comes to retinol in skincare, I'm a complete novice. A few of my friends often gush about the amazing results they see but due to common side effects such as peeling and dryness, I'd been hesitant to dip my toe in the arena. However, when I saw that Drunk Elephant has released their own retinol cream, I was convinced to give it a go as I've thoroughly enjoyed the majority of the products in their lineup (read my reviews for some of them here). So how was my experience with the A-Passioni Retinol Cream ($92 CAD for 30 ml)? Read on to find out......