Fresh | Rose Instant Hydration Mist: Review

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Fresh has been pretty lackluster with releasing new products in the past couple of years, which is a real shame because I absolutely love the brand and am always eager to see what's next. One of the few recent releases is the Rose Instant Hydration Mist (C$32 for 100 ml). A new addition to the rose skincare range, this facial mist promises to "reduce the look of pores" and give a "supple, dewy" glow. To read all about it, click......

Clarins | *NEW* My Clarins Skincare Collection: Review

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Clarins is one of my favorite skincare brands as it consistently creates reasonably priced, high-quality products that deliver exactly what they promise. Often times, however, the brand seems to fall under the radar, failing to attract a younger demographic that's more focused on new and trendy skincare brands. Therefore, Clarins has launched the new My Clarins Collection that's geared towards a younger clientele. With a fun, colorful packaging and an affordable price point, the range is vegan, cruelty-free and formulated without sulfates SLS, SLES, parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, and other potentially harmful ingredients. I have four My Clarins items to share with you today. To read my reviews, click......

Fresh | Vitamin Nectar Antioxidant Glow Water & Vitamin C Glow Powder: Review

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Earlier this summer, I had the pleasure of meeting Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg, co-founders of Fresh, at a Vancouver media lunch, during which the duo unveiled a handful of product launching this fall. Available starting August 2018, Vitamin Nectar Antioxidant Glow Water and Vitamin Nectar Vitamin C Glow Powder are two new members of the Vitamin Nectar family designed to boost glow and radiance. I've got reviews of both to share with you today. To read on, click......

Biossance | Squalane + Micronutrient Fine Mist & Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum: Review

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Launched earlier last year, Biossance is a relatively new skincare brand on the market and I've finally gotten around to trying a couple of their products. Based in California and committed to using only non-toxic, effective, and sustainable ingredients and packaging, the brand puts a big focus on squalane. Derived from sugarcane and also produced by the human body (in which case it is known as squalene), squalane acts as a skin barrier, thereby locking in moisture to keep the skin hydrated. I've got reviews of the Squalane + Micronutrient Fine Mist and the Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum to share with you today. To read on, click......

Dr. Hauschka | Facial Toner & Rose Day Cream: Review

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Founded in 1967 by Dr. Hauschka, an Austrian chemist and entrepreneur, the Dr. Hasuchka skincare and beauty brand celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. Made with ingredients grown "biodynamically and organically", the brand uses high quality "plant oils and natural essential oils" free from "preservatives, artificial colors, and synthetic chemical fragrances". I had a chance last month to learn a little about the brand at a garden dinner in celebration of the momentous occasion and I also got to try a couple of the brand's bestselling skin care products so today I want to share with you my reviews of the Dr. Hauschka's Facial Toner and Rose Day Cream. To read on, click......

MAC | Mineralize Total Detox Charged Water Charcoal Spray and Reset & Revive Charcoal Mask: Review and Swatches

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I try out a lot of MAC makeup for the blog but haven't really delved into the brand's skincare repertoire. However, the new Mineralize Total Detox Collection really caught my eyes as I'm always looking for deep cleansing products for my oily, acne-prone skin. Infused with charcoal powder, this collection is designed to purify and cleanse while hydrating and conditioning. To read my review of the Mineralize Charged Water Charcoal Spray and Reset & Revive Charcoal Mask, click......

Sea Water Toner | Lush Breath of Fresh Air Toner Water: Review

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Toners are one of those things I never really appreciated in my younger days. However, having had the opportunity to test out so many good ones over the years, I've finally recognized their merits and made them an essential part of my daily skincare routine. Not only do they provide extra hydration or even some gentle exfoliation, toners help maintain the skin's natural pH after cleansing. So today, I want to share a quick review of a toner spray from Lush called the Breath of Fresh Air Toner Water ($10.95 CAD for 100ml or 22.95 for 200ml). Made with sea water, aloe vera, and rose absolute, the Breath of Fresh Air promises to cool, hydrate, and calm the skin. To read all about it, click......

Pixi Skintreats | Hydrating Milky Mist, Makeup Fixing Mist, Vitamin Wakeup Mist & Glow Mist: Review

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I've only really gotten into the toner game a few years ago and to me, facial mists are the lazy man's toner. Portable and easy-to-apply, mists are great for toning, setting, and refreshing so what better way to get into misting than with the lovely mist range from Pixi. Available in four different formulations with different purposes, the Pixi Skintreats Mists are affordable and multi-purpose. To see a breakdown of all four, click......

Mother's Day Gift Guide with Beautycounter

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Forget flowers! For this Mother's Day, give mom something that she can really use with these goodies from Beautycounter. Free from parabens, phthalates, and 1500 other ingredients, Beautycounter offers a wide range of safe but effective skincare and makeup products. So instead of roses, check out these rosy beauty products by clicking......

Beautycounter | Beautycounter+ Balancing Skincare Collection: Review

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For Spring 2017, Beautycounter is revamping its core skincare collection with the introduction of three different targeted Beautycounter+ Collections ($160 CAD/set). Each addressing a different need (No. 1 for brightening, No. 2 for plumping, and No. 3 for balancing), the collections are formulated with clean and safe ingredients designed to enhance your daily skin regimen. Because I have combination to oily skin, I've been giving the No. 3 Balancing Collection a try and today I want to share with you my thoughts. To read on, click......

Farmacy Skin Dew Hydrating Essence Mist & Setting Spray | New Day Gentle Exfoliating Grains: Review

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I am always up for trying new skin care lines and when they happen to be naturally-derived and cruelty-free, I get even more excited! Recently launched at Sephora, the Farmacy skincare range is a culmination of scientific research and agriculture expertise. All the products in the range are infused with Farmacy's patented Echinacea GreenEnvy extract-an ingredient rich in cichoric acid, known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Today I want to share my thoughts on two products from the line, to read on, click.......

AmorePacific Moisture Bound Skin Energy Hydration Delivery System & Rejuvenating Eye Treatment Gel: Review

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A leading beauty brand from South Korea, AmorePacific is well-known for its skincare ranges. Recently I tried a couple of items from the Moisture Bound Collection and I was beyond impressed. So today I want to share with you my thoughts on the formulation. To read on, click......

NEW Philosophy Renewed Hope In a Jar Night, Microrenewal Hydrating Mist & Re-Energizing Moisture Mask: Review

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New from Philosophy comes three new additions to the brand's Renewed Hope In a Jar range! From a night version of the Renewed Hope in a Jar Moisturizer (one of my all-time favorite face creams), a dreamy moisture mask, to an interesting skin-renewal hydrating mist, Philosophy is bringing some serious skin hydration this spring! To read my thoughts on all three products, click.......