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Monday, April 29, 2024

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

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BYOMA | Melting Balm Cleanser, Brightening Toner & Moisturizing Rich Cream: Review
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......
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Friday, July 29, 2022

Keys Soulcare | Skincare Collection by Alicia Keys: Review

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Keys Soulcare | Skincare Collection by Alicia Keys: Review
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......
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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Youth To The People | Superberry Dream Cleansing Balm: Review

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Youth To The People | Superberry Dream Cleansing Balm: Review
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.....
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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

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

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Isa Knox | LXNEW Clean Soothing Whipped Oil Cleanser & 2-In-1 Exfoliating Cleansing Balm: Review
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......
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Thursday, September 10, 2020

Glow Recipe | Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm: Review

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Glow Recipe | Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm: Review
In addition to the Plum Plump Hyaluronic Serum (reviewed here), Glow Recipe also added a new cleanser to its ever-growing family. Formulated with papaya enzyme that smooths and resurfaces the skin, the Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm (C$42 for 100 ml) promises to melt away makeup, dirt, oil, and sunscreen. To read more about the formulation and read my review, click......
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Friday, August 21, 2020

Belif | Aqua Bomb Cleansing Balm: Review

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Belif | Aqua Bomb Cleansing Bomb: Review
Belif just expanded its skincare family with a new cleanser that promises to gently remove all traces of dirt and makeup! Formulated with nourishing and antioxidant-rich plant extracts that are certified clean at Sephora, the Aqua Bomb Cleansing Balm (C$45 for 100 ml) "transforms from a balm to cream to oil", offering a hydrating and nourishing clean. To read my thoughts on this new product, click......
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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Drunk Elephant | Slaai Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser: Review

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Drunk Elephant | Slaai Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser: Review
Since 2018, Drunk Elephant has been rapidly gaining popularity and brand creator Tiffany Masterson has been meticulously orchestrating the creation and release of each new release. The newest addition to the line up is the Slaai Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser ($42 CAD for 110 g), a nourishing and gentle cleansing balm designed to remove all traces of oil, dirt, and makeup (water-resistant formulations included). Free of essential oils, silicones, fragrance, PEGs, and many other questionable ingredients commonly used in skincare, the Slaai formulation reportedly took a long time to tweak to get it just right. I've got a review to share with you today, to read on, click......
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Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Pixi + Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse: Review

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Pixi Double Cleanse: Review
Created in collaboration with UK beauty blogger Caroline Hirons, the Pixi Double Cleanse ($24 CAD) is a 2-in-1 cleanser designed to gently yet effectively remove all traces of makeup, dirt, and oil. The product is a consistent best seller from the brand and I've been testing it out for a while now and have finally gotten around to share with you my thoughts and review. So to read on, click......
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Sunday, August 27, 2017

My New Favorite Cleansing Balm | Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm: Review

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Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm: Review
If you've been reading my blog for a while, you'll know that I'm a huge fan of cleansing oils and cleansing balms. Last year I discovered the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Balm and I immediately fell in love. However, I have a new favorite to share with you and it is the Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm ($45 CAD). Formulated with antioxidant-rich Echinacea GreenEnvy extract, sunflower oil, ginger root oil, and moringa extract, this balm is nothing short of amazing! To read my full review, click......
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Saturday, May 13, 2017

Urban Decay Meltdown Makeup Remover & Rehab Makeup Prep Skincare Collection: Review

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Urban Decay Meltdown Makeup Remover & Rehab Makeup Prep Skincare Collection: Review
Urban Decay is well loved for its gorgeous and daring makeup collections so it's about time that the brand released a line of makeup-removing and skin-prepping skincare products. Aptly named the Meltdown Makeup Remover and the Rehab Makeup Prep collections, the two ranges offer up a wide array of cleansing products and hydration items. To see my review of each product, read on below......
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Saturday, March 11, 2017

Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm & Moor Cream Cleanser: Review and Swatches

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Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm & Moor Cream Cleanser: Review and Swatches
Known for its healing properties, the Hungarian thermal water is rich in skin-beautifying ingredients like calcium, magnesium, humic acid, and fulvic acid. Determined to capture and deliver these precious components of the thermal water to skincare, Margaret and Stephen de Heinrich de Omorovicza created Omorovicza ten years ago. Patented with the Hydro Mineral Transference delivery system that modifies the rich minerals to increase their bioavailability, the Thermal Cleansing Balm ($110 CAD) and Moor Cream Cleanser ($100 CAD) are two great products that give a nice introduction to the brand. To read my review for both, click......
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Monday, October 3, 2016

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Balm: Review

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If you love cleansing oils and cleansing balms then get excited for the new Estee Lauder Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Balm ($50 CAD). Rich yet lightweight, this silky balm promises to deeply cleanse the pores and completely remove all traces of makeup and dirt. I've been using this for the past couple of weeks and am totally blown away with the result. To read my full review, click......
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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Kat Burki Vitamin C Nourishing Cleansing Balm: Review

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Hey everyone, I hope your day is going well! Today I have a review of an exciting upcoming release from my new favorite skin care brand Kat Burki. Formulated with a concoction of vitamin C (15%) and cold-pressed plant oils, the Vitamin C Nourishing Cleansing Balm ($94 CAD) promises to "plump, hydrate, and brighten" the skin. To read all about this new cleanser, click.......
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