A few weeks ago, I was invited to try a facial at Ici Paris Spa. Overall, I had a lovely experience, and learned a ton about proper care for acne-prone skin. Be sure to check out the last section of this post, where I list some of the most interesting things I learned! Disclaimer: This…
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Fighting Acne with the Power of Light
There seem to be thousands of different acne treatments available: over-the-counter or prescription; topical or oral; gel or cream; mask or scrub; cleanser or toner…. The list goes on, and it feels like I’ve tried most of them. My extremely sensitive skin meant that the harsh chemicals in the creams and gels left me scaly and…
TESTING, TESTING: Bioré Acne Clearing Scrub
A while back (yeah…I’m sooo behind!) I had the honour of meeting up with new Bioré spokesperson: Canadian Figure Skater and Olympic Medalist Joannie Rochette!! I have to tell you, this girl is so sweet in person and she’s absolutely gorgeous! We sat down to chat about her training and her beauty routine. She credits…
Review: Vichy Normaderm Line for Acne Prone Skin
After my skin diagnostic test at the Vichy Skin Health Centre Vichy was kind enough to hook me up with a bunch of products from their Normaderm line made for acne prone skin. Left to right: Deep Purifying Cleansing Gel // Micellar Solution for Eyes and Face // Purifying Astringent Toner // Exfoliating Cleansing Gel Left…
Review: Clearasil Skin-Tone Acne Treatment
Recently, I was having some skin flare-ups and I was looking for a way to cover AND treat the issue. I came across this little gem in the Wal-Mart pharmacy area and knew I had to try it. I’m very thankful that I did, because this little tube packs quite…
New Year, New (to me) Brands!
One of my favourite things to do at the beginning of each year is try products from new brands. Whether the brand is new on the market or just new to me, I love the chance to shake up my routine. Read on to find out more about Keri, Moo Goo, and Bella Aura: 3…
BeautySense.ca – Canada’s Online Beauty Store
Over the past year, online shopping has become more popular than ever before. For beauty products from makeup to body care, my go-to website is BeautySense.ca. With over 4000 products from almost 100 different brands – and free expedited shipping! – it’s never been easier to ‘add to cart.’ {BeautySense.ca – Canada’s Online Beauty Store}…
Fall in Love with Sunscreen
Just because Halloween’s around the corner doesn’t mean that sun protection isn’t a must! Read on to find out more about my favourite fall sunscreen products, and why you need to shield yourself from the sun’s rays – no matter the season! {Fall In Love with Sunscreen} Disclaimer: The Neutrogena and Pro-Derm sunscreens mentioned in…