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......

Beauty of Joseon | Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask: Review

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Last year I tried a couple of products from Beauty of Joseon given all the hype the brand was getting. After really enjoying the Relief Sun Sunscreen and the Dynasty Cream (reviewed here), I picked up a few more products from Stylevana. One of them is the Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask (C$19.59 for 140ml). Formulated with 30% red bean extract that provides a gentle exfoliation, the mask promises refreshed and refined skin. To read all about it, click......

Lush | Holiday 2022 Collection: Gift Guide

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Christmas is the biggest celebration of the year at Lush and this year's Holiday 2022 Collection is better than ever! Bringing back some old favourites and introducing a few new creations, the festive lineup has something for everyone. To read a bit about some of the products, click......

Lush | Halloween 2022 Collection: Gift Guide

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Lush releases limited edition products celebrating various holidays throughout the year but without a doubt, their Halloween and Christmas collections are the best! Today I want to give you a peek at the Halloween 2022 Collection, available now online and in stores at Lush. To read on, 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......

CND | PRO SKINCARE for Hands & Feet: Review

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CND is well known for its VINYLUX Long Wear Polish and SHELLAC Gel Polish and in hopes of providing a more comprehensive mani-pedi experience at your favorite salon, the brand has launched a full-fledged vegan skincare range for your hands and feet. Aptly named CND PRO SKINCARE, this seven-piece collection includes everything you need for the most pampered hands and feet. To read more about each product, click......

Lush | *NEW* Happy Skin Facial Exfoliator, Bright and Beautiful Facial Scrub, Co-Mingle Body Scrub & Sticky Dates Shower Gel: Review

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As you can probably imagine, I don't purchase a whole lot of beauty products out of pocket since I receive plenty of media samples to sustain my needs. However, Lush is one of the few brands I still regularly shop from simply because I love their products. Especially since the pandemic, I've been making a real effort to attend to my self care so I always have some Lush bath products on hand. Recently, Lush released a handful of new products and the brand kindly send them over for me to test out. So without further ado, here is my review of the new Happy Skin Enzymic Facial Exfoliator (C$23 for 100g), Bright and Beautiful Vitamin C Exfoliating Facial Scrub (C$25 for 100g), Co-Mingle Body Scrub (C$25 for 225g), and Sticky Dates Shower Gel (C$11.50 for 100 ml)......

Youth To the People | Yerba Mate Resurfacing Energy Facial: Review

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Since the pandemic started, I've been very focused on skincare and one of the products I've long-awaited to try is the Yerba Mate Resurfacing Energy Facial (C$70 for 59 ml) from Youth To The People. Described as a "triple-powered microdermabrasion treatment", the product is an amazing weekly exfoliant for oily, combination, or dull skin. I've got all the details to share with you today. To read on, click......

Rodan + Fields | Micro-Dermabrasion Paste: Review

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New year, new me! Right? 2021 is here and I have my fingers crossed for some good news, or just some normalcy, whatever that is at this point in time. I recently took possession of my new home and have moved in for the first time with my boyfriend so I have a lot on my plate right now. Blogging with be taking a backseat for a bit but I'll try my best to still write a few reviews here and there. Since the new year is here, I wanted to talk about a product I received over the holidays that helped refresh and prep my skin for a brand new start. One of the Rodan + Fields' bestsellers and revamped in 2019 to be better than ever, the Micro-Dermabrasion Paste (C$96 for 125 ml) is a super potent facial scrub designed to "slough away dull, dead skin cells" to reveal a smoother, more radiant complexion. To read all about it, click......

Clarins | Fresh Scrub, Comfort Scrub & Pure Scrub: Review

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New for Spring 2020, Clarins has released a trio of face scrubs designed for different skin types. With cellulose beads and a creamy texture, the Fresh Scrub is great for sensitive to normal skin. Made with sugar crystals and mango butter, the Comfort Scrub is intended for dry skin. With lava beads and alpine willow herb, the Pure Scrub is made for oily, combination skin. I've got details and reviews of all three masks to share with you today. To read on, click......

Fresh | Soy Face Exfoliant: Review

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Beloved by influencers and skincare addicts alike, the Soy Face Cleanser from Fresh (reviewed here) is the bestselling face wash at Sephora and has been for a long time. I'm a huge fan myself so imagine my excitement when I found out that Fresh also offers an exfoliant version of this cleanser called the Soy Face Exfoliant (C$57 for 100 ml). With a gentle yet effective formulation, this face scrub provides a "natural microdermabrasion that resurfaces and refines for divinely smooth skin". I've got all the details to share with you today. To read on, click.....

Mary Kay | Naturally Skincare Collection: Review

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For Fall 2019, Mary Kay is expanding its skincare repertoire with a brand new collection inspired by nature. Free of parabens, phthalates, SLS/SLES, alcohol, silicones, dyes, synthetic fragrances, mineral oils, and GMOs, the Naturally Collection introduces a four-step routine. 100% Of the ingredients are derived from natural sources and the products are designed for all ages and skin types. I've got a detailed review of the collection to share with you today. To read on, click......

Lano | Lanolips The Original Lanostick, Lemonaid Scrubba-Balm & Lip Water: Review

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Hailing all the way from Australia, Lano is a beauty company that focuses on the benefits lanolin. A natural wax found on the wool of sheep, lanolin is very similar to lipids in human skin, thereby acting as a breathable barrier that retains 400% of its weight in moisture. Now available in Canada online and in stores at Sephora, Lano offers lip and skincare products containing "Ultra-Medical Grade" lanolin and are 100% cruelty-free. I've got reviews of a few lip products from the brand to share with you today. To read on, click......

Bite Beauty | *NEW* Agave+ Weekly Lip Scrub, Daytime Lip Balm & Nighttime Lip Therapy: Review

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For Spring 2019, Bite Beauty has revamped its beloved Agave lip care lineup with formulations that are completely clean, vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free. Offering a nourishing Daytime Lip Balm ($18 CAD), a Nightime Lip Therapy ($26 CAD), and a Weekly Lip Scrub ($24 CAD), the new Agave+ Collection promises your "most succulent lips yet". I've had a chance to test-drive all three, so to read my reviews, click......

Lush | Holiday 2018 Last-Minute Gift Ideas

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With Christmas less than a week away, we are pretty much entering the final stretch of holiday shopping. So if you are still looking for some goodies to surprise your loved ones, check out today's mini gift guide featuring a few great last-minute gift options from Lush. With skincare, body care, and hair care, Lush offers a wide range of pampering products that will please not just the bath lovers. To see a few recommendations, click......

The Organic Skin Co. | Nitty Gritty Almond Seed Exfoliant & Task Force Nine Calendula and Turmeric Cream: Review

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Recently, a New Zealand beauty company called The Organic Skin Co. reached out to me to test out some of their products. After seeing their impressive repertoire of vegan and cruelty-free makeup and skincare, along with their "one product, one tree" promise, I graciously agreed. So today I want to share with you my reviews of Nitty Gritty Almond Seed Exfoliant and the Task Force Nine Calendula and Turmeric Cream, both made with 100% natural ingredients. To read on, click......

Bite Beauty | Holiday 2018 Collection: Review and Swatches

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As crazy as it sounds, October pretty much marks the beginning of holiday beauty releases. So today I want to share with you the handful of festive gifts Bite Beauty is offering this year. With classic favorites like the mini lipsticks set, along with a couple of new and interesting stocking stuffers, the Holiday 2018 Collection is available at Sephora now. To see some swatches and read my reviews, click......

Too Faced | Peach Lip Scrub & Peach Lip Balm: Review

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New from Too Faced comes a handful of delicious additions to the ever-so-popular Peaches & Cream Collection. There are seven new shades added to the Peach Kiss Matte Lipstick range (originally reviewed here) and a new face palette to boot and I'm sharing today the Peach Lip Scrub ($21 CAD) and Peach Lip Balm ($21 CAD). To read my review of both, click......

Lise Watier | *NEW* Korean Beauty Cleanser Collection: Review

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New for Fall 2018, Lise Watier has created an exclusive four-piece skincare collection inspired by the meticulous cleansing routine of Korean skincare. Developed and produced in collaboration with a Korean-based laboratory, this collection includes a Deep Cleansing Oil, a Cooling Cream Foam Cleanser, a Gentle Rose Petal Scrub, and a Soothing Petal Gel Toner. I've got scoops of all four products to share with you today. To read my reviews, click......

Burt's Bees | Natural Anti-Blemish Solutions for Back to School Skincare

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Burt’s Bees. All opinions are 100% mine.

Summer is slowly winding down so the back-to-school season is now upon us. For the first time in a long, long time, I am not returning to school in September as I’ve started working full time. However, having been a student for so many years, I know first hand the stress and anxiety (and excitement, of course) that comes with the back-to-school season.
So today I want to share with you a few products from Burt’s Bees® that will help combat those stress-induced blemishes and make school life just a little easier. Available in stores at Walmart and online at Walmart.com, Burt’s Bees products are responsibly sourced and sustainably made with natural ingredients. The range offers everything from lip care, skin care, to makeup, and the Natural Anti-Blemish Solutions collection is specially designed for oily, combination skin to gently yet effectively eradicate breakouts. To read all about this range, click.......