SKINFOOD | Black Sugar Perfect Essential Scrub 2X: Review

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When I was visiting a Costco in Japan, I saw a killer deal (C$15 for 2 x 100g) for a twin pack of the SKINFOOD Black Sugar Perfect Essential Scrub 2X (~C$24 for 200g) that I simply couldn't pass up. Although I haven’t really used physical scrubs in the past few years, given the rising popularity of chemical exfoliants, I was still quite intrigued by the SKINFOOD Black Sugar Perfect Essential Scrub 2X, as it instantly reminded me of the Fresh Sugar Face Polish from way back in the day. The nostalgia and the great value ultimately sealed the deal for me. To read my thoughts on this gentle facial scrub, click......

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...

Naturium | The Brightener Vitamin C Body Wash & The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash: Review

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One of the things I love most about Naturium is how wide their product lineup is (even though the Canadian market only carries part of the range). Beyond skincare, they also have a great selection of body care products, including oils, lotions, and body washes. Today, I want to highlight two of my favorites from their body wash collection: The Brightener Vitamin C Body Wash and The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash. Keep reading to learn more...

Naturium | The Brightener Vitamin C Brightening Body Wash

Naturium | The Brightener Vitamin C Brightening Body Wash (C$21.99 for 500 ml):

Formulated with vitamin C, fruit enzymes, and hyaluronic acid, this is a brightening and smoothing body wash with a light gel-cream consistency. Softly scented with a citrus zest, The Brightener provides a nice gentle lather that leaves the skin softened and moisturized. Overall, this is a solid everyday cleanser. Personally, the price is a bit high but if you can find it on sale, it's definitely worth stocking up!

Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Papain, Niacinamide, Bromelain, Sodium PCA, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Glycol Distearate, Polyquaternium-51, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Cocamide MIPA, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Urea, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Trehalose, Methyl Cocoate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Coconut Fatty Acid, Maltodextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tocopherol, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Limonene.

Naturium | The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash

Naturium | The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash (C$21.99 for 500 ml):

Formulated with encapsulated, time-released salicylic acid, The Perfector is a clarifying body wash designed to unclog pores and reduce blemishes, perfect for those struggling with body acne. With no discernible scent, the body wash has a very thick gel consistency, making it quite difficult to pump out of the bottle, especially when several pumps are needed at once. The formulation lathers well and definitely makes the skin feel nice and clean. However, I have not noticed any reduction in pore congestion, body acne, or ingrown hairs, so I am not sure how effective the formulation really is. I think a salicylic acid body spray may be better for those who really want to target those issues.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Hexylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.

Availability:

Naturium is available in stores and online at Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada.

VT Cosmetics | Cica Mask Cleanser: Review

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Best known for their Reedle Shot products, VT Cosmetics has been rapidly expanding in the North American market over the past year. Most recently, the brand launched a unique 2-in-1 Cica Mask Cleanser (US$16.50 for 120ml). With its fun, mochi-like texture, this product works as both a deep-cleansing face wash and a nourishing cream mask. To learn more, click...

Dr. Ceuracle | Pro Balance Soothing Cleansing Foam & Pro Balance Night Enzyme Wash: Review

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Dr. Ceuracle is a Korean skincare brand headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Known for its commitment to creating effective, research-backed products tailored to a variety of skin concerns, the brand is also widely accessible in the Canadian market. A few months ago, Dr. Ceuracle reached out and kindly offered me the opportunity to try some of their products, so today I’m excited to share a couple of them with you. While perhaps best known for the popular Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence (which I will definitely post about soon), the brand also offers some standout cleansers. To read my thoughts on the Pro Balance Soothing Cleansing Foam and the Pro Balance Night Enzyme Wash, click...

Youth To The People | Superfruit Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Vitamin C + Papaya

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Youth To The People is well known for its best-selling cleanser, the Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser (reviewed here), so it was only a matter of time before brand added another cleanser to its ranks. Released last fall, the Superfruit Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Vitamin C + Papaya (C$53 for 150ml) is a "gentle exfoliating cleanser with fruit enzymes and acids that brighten and boost cellular skin renewal, leaving the skin smooth, soft, and radiant". I've heard some buzz about this cleanser so I was excited to try it. To read my review, click......

BYOMA | Melting Balm Cleanser, Brightening Toner & Moisturizing Rich Cream: Review

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Recently I tried BYOMA for the first time (see my review here) and I really enjoyed the eye-catching packaging and affordable pricing. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada, BYOMA offers a fairly extensive skincare range so I thought I would try out a few more products and share my thoughts with you. To read all about the Melting Balm Cleanser (C$19.99 for 60 g), the Brightening Toner (C$21.99 for 150 ml), and the Moisturizing Rich Cream (C$19.99 for 50 ml), click......

Herbivore | Aquarius BHA + Blue Tansy Clarifying Cleanser & Aquarius Pore Purifying BHA Cream: Review

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Known for its soothing and clarifying properties perfect for oily, combination skin, blue tansy (aka Tanacetum annuum) is one of Herbivore's star ingredients. I've only tested the Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask and the Lapis Blue Tansy Face Oil so far so I'm intrigued to try a couple more products formulated with blue tansy. Both the Herbivore Aquarius BHA + Blue Tansy Clarifying Cleanser (C$35 for 100 ml) and Aquarius Pore Purifying BHA Cream (C$62 for 50 ml) are designed for oily, combination skin to help clarify pores and reduce shine. To read my thoughts on both, click......

BYOMA | Creamy Jelly Cleanser, Brightening Serum & Moisturizing Gel-Cream: Review

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A fairly new skincare brand launched in 2020, BYOMA offers an affordable range of everyday products designed to strengthen the skin barrier. With a youthful branding and a heavy emphasis on active ingredients backed by science, BYOMA is available in Canada at Shoppers Drug Mart. I have a few products from the range to share with you today. To read on, click.....

Caudalie | Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser, Skin Perfecting Serum & Salicylic Spot Solution: Review

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Caudalie is a brand I consistently enjoy but they never get enough hype in the skincare community. Therefore, I want to introduce a few products from their Vinopure Collection, designed for those with acne-prone skin. To read about the Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser (C$38 for 100 ml), the Vinopure Skin Perfecting Serum (C$64 for 30 ml), and the brand new Vinopure Salicylic Spot Solution (C$32 for 15 ml), click......

Glow Recipe | Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser & Watermelon Glow AHA Pink Dream Body Cream: Review

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I'm pretty keen on trying and reviewing Glow Recipe products as Glow Recipe has become one of my favourite skincare brands over the past few years. Somehow, still, a couple of great products have managed to slip my radar for the longest time. So today, I wanted to shed some light on them. To read about the Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser and the Watermelon Glow AHA Pink Dream Body Cream, click......

Keys Soulcare | Skincare Collection by Alicia Keys: Review

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Created by musician Alicia Keys in collaboration with dermatologist Dr. Renée Snyder, Keys Soulcare is a relatively new beauty brand offering a range of skincare products inspired by Alicia's skincare journey. Formulated with clean, cruelty-free ingredients that promise to nourish the skin (and the soul), Keys Soulcare is available exclusively at Sephora in Canada. I recently had the pleasure to try out a handful of products from the brand so today I wanted to share with you some of my thoughts......

Farm Rx | Super Greens Refreshing Gel Cleanser: Review

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A while back, Avon introduced a new brand with a focus on clean and naturally derived ingredients. Cruelty-free, vegan, and made in Korea using no parabens, phthalates, sulfates, mineral oil, cyclic silicones, PEGs, polyethylene, or synthetic dyes/fragrances, Farm Rx offers a small line-up of skincare essentials. Recently I had the chance to test out the new Super Greens Refreshing Gel Cleanser ($37 for 240 ml). To read all about it, click......

Herbivore | Pink Cloud Creamy Jelly Cleanser & Coco Rose Exfoliating Body Scrub: Review

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As you may know from my last post, I've been testing out a lot of Herbivore products lately. So today, I wanted to introduce to you a couple of classics from the brand. An Herbivore bestseller, the Pink Cloud Creamy Jelly Cleanser (C$32 for 100 ml) is a gentle everyday cleanser designed for all skin types while Coco Rose Exfoliating Body Scrub (C$50 for 237 ml) is a luxurious sugar scrub that was first available back when Herbivore was still selling its goodies on Etsy. To read my thoughts on both, click......

THE FACE SHOP | *NEW* Jeju Aloe Fresh Soothing Foam Cleanser & Rice Water Bright Facial Massage Cream: Review

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In case you didn't know, Avon now carries quite a few popular Korean skincare and beauty brands such as Belif, VDL, and Isa Knox. One of the most well-known brands is probably THE FACE SHOP, which recently released a few new products that I want to share with you today. To read about the Jeju Aloe Fresh Soothing Foam Cleanser and the Rice Water Bright Facial Massage Cream, click......

Three Ships Beauty | Purify Aloe + Amino Acid Cleanser, Radiance Grape Stem Cell + Squalane Day Cream & Dew Drops Mushroom Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin C Serum: Review

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Recently, a new (to me) skincare brand called Three Ships reached out to me to test out some of their products. As a lover of clean and cruelty-free skincare, I jumped at the opportunity. Named after the three ships that apparently discovered the mythical Fountain of Youth, Three Ships is a Canadian skincare company founded in 2017. The brand currently offers a modest line-up of products, all manufactured in Toronto, Canada. I've had a chance to try out three of their best sellers and wanted to share all about them with you today......

Clarins | Holiday 2021: Gift Guide

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If you are brainstorming some skincare gift ideas for the holiday this year, look no further than what Clarins has in store. From a luxurious advent calendar to some skincare essentials, you really can't go wrong here. So today, I wanted to give you a quick overview of some great holiday gift ideas from Clarins. To read on, click......

Youth To The People | Superberry Dream Cleansing Balm: Review

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New from Youth To The People comes the Superberry Dream Cleansing Balm (C$45 for 100 ml) formulated with superberry antioxidants from goji, maqui, and acai. With a melty formulation, the cleanser promises to remove long-wearing, waterproof makeup. To read all about it, click.....

Biossance | Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser, Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner & Squalane + Elderberry Jelly Cleanser: Review

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As I've mentioned in the past, Biossance is one of my favorite skincare brands with a line-up of amazing products that never seem to disappoint. The brand is insanely underrated if you ask me, which is why I'm always excited to test out and share any new releases they have. I'm playing some catch-up as there have been a few new releases recently. So to learn more about the Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser (C$34), Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner ($37), and Squalane + Elderberry Jelly Cleanser (C$37), click......

Isa Knox | LXNEW Clean Soothing Whipped Oil Cleanser & 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleansing Balm: Review

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Avon started collaborating with Korean skincare brand Isa Knox last year and the duo has been slowly churning out some really interesting and reasonably priced mid-range skincare products. Recently, a new cleansing collection has been added to the repertoire featuring some very innovative cleansers. So today I want to share with you my review of the LXNEW Clean Soothing Whipped Oil Cleanser and the LXNEW Clean 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleansing Balm. To read on, click......