Dr. Ceuracle | Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence & Vegan Kombucha Tea Gel Cream: Review

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Besides the two cleansers I recently tested, Dr. Ceuracle also sent me two of their bestselling skincare products: the Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence (C$40 for 150 ml) and the Vegan Kombucha Tea Gel Cream (C$35 for 75 g). Formulated with probiotic-rich kombucha tea extract to help strengthen the skin barrier, both products promise a balanced, hydrated, and healthy complexion. To read my full review and thoughts, click...

NUMBUZIN | No.9 NAD+ Bio Lifting-sil Essence & No.9 NAD+ Bio Lifting-sil Full Face Mask: Review

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If you're a fan of Korean skincare, chances are you've heard of NUMBUZIN. Best known for their No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad and the No.3 Skin Softening Serum, the brand has recently introduced an exciting addition to the lineup—the No.9 Face Lifting Set. Designed to combat visible signs of aging, this skincare duo targets wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and sagging skin. The set includes the No.9 NAD+ Bio Lifting-sil Full Face Mask and the No.9 NAD+ Bio Lifting-sil Essence. Both are very affordable and formulated with the cutting-edge NAD+ and 50 types of peptides to firm, lift, and smooth fine lines. To read all about these two products, click......

Glow Recipe | Cloudberry Bright Essence Toner: Review

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Glow Recipe has a new product! Described as a cross between a toner and an essence, the new Cloudberry Bright Essence Toner (C$52 for 75 ml) is formulated with a fermented cloudberry concentrate that promises to brighten and hydrate the skin. I've got a full breakdown of this new product to share with you today. To read on, click.......

Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner For SeHaruharu Wonder | nsitive Skin: Review

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When I was browsing through the bestselling Korean toners online, I kept on seeing the Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner for Sensitive Skin (C$17.59 for 150 ml or C$29.99 for 300 ml) from Haruharu Wonder ("haruharu" means "everyday" in Korean). An unscented version of their original toner made without essential oils, the Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner for Sensitive Skin is formulated with fermented black rice extract to boost skin elasticity. To read my thoughts on this toner, click......

Shiseido | Eudermine Activating Essence & Essential Energy Hydrating Cream: Review

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It's been a few years since I've featured any Shiseido products on the blog so I'm pretty out of touch with new releases and innovations from the brand. Therefore, I wanted to take a look at a couple of somewhat recent offerings from Shiseido in the form of the Eudermine Activating Essence and the Essential Energy Hydrating Cream. To read more about both, click......

Charlotte Tilbury | Glow Toner & Collagen Superfusion Face Oil: Review

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Well, it's finally happened! I got Covid! Just when I thought I was lucky enough to dodge the bullet for the past two and half years, Covid hit me like a freight train. Therefore, I've been out of commission for the week, slowly recovering from my symptoms. So today I thought I'd gather what little energy I have and share with you a couple of new skincare products from Charlotte Tilbury. To read all about the Glow Toner (C$65 for 150 ml) and the Collagen Superfusion Face Oil (C$100 for 30 ml), click......

Glow Recipe | Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner: Review

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Released earlier this year, the Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner (C$45 for 150 ml) is the newest member of the Watermelon Glow Collection from Glow Recipe. Perfect for anyone looking for a more refined complexion and a boost of hydration, the toner is formulated with watermelon extract, cactus water, hyaluronic acid, BHAs, and PHAs. To read my review of this product, 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......

Belif | Hungarian Water Essence: Review *Updated*

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As I've been going through the Belif repertoire lately, I felt it necessary to revisit the brand's Hungarian Water Essence (C$56 for 75 ml), which I initially reviewed back in early 2017. Still my favorite product from Belif, this is a lightweight essence formulated with clean ingredients that promise a powerful and long-lasting hydration. To read all about it, 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......

Omorovicza | Omoressence: Review

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Despite the beauty community's differing opinions on the necessity of using an essence, I personally enjoy incorporating one into my regular routine. So when I saw that the luxury Hungarian skincare brand Omorovicza offers their take in the form of Omoressence (C$125 for 100 ml), I knew I had to give it a try. Described as a "balancing and hydrating essence that prepares the skin for treatments", the Omoressence promises to attract moisture, combat environmental stressors,  improve elasticity, and support the skin's natural oil balance. So how well does it work? Read my review to find out......

Fresh | Black Tea Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence: Review

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Described as a "powerhouse treatment that provides eight proven benefits in one essential step", the Fresh Black Tea Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence ($85 CAD for 150ml) is a new addition to the brand's impressive skincare lineup. Promising anti-pollution protection and a 24-hour hydration, the essence reduces lines and pores and improves luminosity, texture, and elasticity. So is it as amazing as it sounds? Read my review to find out......

Chanel | Hydra Beauty Micro Liquid Essence & Masque de Nuit au Camélia: Review

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For Spring 2018, Chanel is adding two new members to its Hydra Beauty skincare collection. Formulated with precious camellia flower extract, the Hydra Beauty Micro Liquid Essence and Masque de Nuit au Camélia promise to hydrate and oxygenate the skin. I've got reviews of both products to share today so if you are interested, read on by clicking......

Tatcha The Essence & The Water Cream: Review

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A while ago, Tatcha put out a couple of new products and I've finally had enough time to test them out and share with you my reviews today. The new The Essence is a plumping and softening everyday toner while The Water Cream is a lightweight and oil-free moisturizer recommended for normal to oily skin. Both products are formulated with the prized Tatcha Hadasei-3 Anti-Aging Complex, promising long-lasting hydration and nourishment. To read my reviews for both, click.....

NEW The Body Shop Drops of Youth Collection Releases: Review

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Recently, The Body Shop has revamped their Drops of Youth Collection with a new three plant stem cell reformulation. Designed to renew and nourish the skin, the Drops of Youth line promises a fresher, more youthful complexion. To read a bit about the three new product, click.......

Essence How to Make Nude Eyes Make-Up Box: Review and Swatches

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For Fall 2015, Essence has released a lovely nude eye palette called the How to Make Nude Eyes Make-Up Box ($9.99 CAD). With six gorgeous shimmers, the palette includes two how-to guides that give you tips and tricks on creating the perfect neutral eyes. To see some swatches, click........

Kiehl's Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence: Review

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New from Kiehl's comes the Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence ($52 CAD for 200ml). Formulated with iris florentina extract that deeply nourishes the skin, this product promises to reduce the appearance of fine lines and increase the skin's radiance. To read more about it, click.......

Guerlain Blanc de Perle White Pearl Skincare Collection: Review

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New from Guerlain is a complete skincare routine infused with white pearl extracts designed to whiten and brighten the skin. Previously only available in Asia, the reformulated Blanc de Perle line is now available in Canada at Holt Renfrew Guerlain Counters. I've been trying the line for almost a month now and today I want to share with you some of my thoughts........

Memebox Global Edition #14: Unboxing and Review

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Happy Friday everyone, today I have an absolutely amazing Memebox to share with y'all. I've been complaining quite a bit how there tends to be a heavy emphasis on body and skin care products in the previous Memeboxes I've reviewed but this Memebox Global Edition #14 has a great mix of makeup and skincare products! Check out what's inside, click.......

Back to School Nails Featuring MoYou London Scholar Collection Nail Art Stamping Plate 01 & 03

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Hey guys, Happy Tuesday, today I have a fun (but studious) stamping manicure featuring a couple of MoYou London Scholar Collection stamping plates to share with you! As some of you might know, I graduated in May so this September I am not going back to school (yay!). However, I couldn't help but still attempt a "Back to School" nail art design as lots of them are floating around the internet lately. To see some more pictures of the manicure and the plates I used, click......