Dry Skin
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Vitamin C, Retinol and AHA: My Powerful Anti-Aging Skincare Routine
Entering Your ‘Fine-Wine Era’ Once you enter your 30s or 40s, you may suddenly find that the skincare routine that worked in your 20s just isn’t cutting it anymore. Fine lines are starting to show up, dark spots are more noticeable. And that youthful glow? It seems like it’s taken an extended vacation. But don’t…
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The Ultimate Made-in-Canada Gift Guide (and other Fair Trade / Sustainable Gifts!)
Looking For Something Nice While Also Supporting Ethical Businesses? I’ve got you covered! If you’re on the hunt for sustainable gifts, you have more choices than ever before. And this truly is the ultimate gift guide for those wanting to support local businesses and shop ethically while still nailing the “best gift giver ever” award.…
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My Summer Face and Body Skincare Favs: Exfoliants, SPF’s and Moisturizers
The Products That Worked for my High-Maintenance Skin this Summer With summer coming to a close, I thought I should re-cap my most used skincare products. As you may recall, my face is slightly combination and acne-prone with some fine lines and large pores that clog easily. Sounds dreamy, right? However, my skin from the…
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Judging CertClean’s Clean Beauty Awards
The Best of CertClean’s Green Beauty Toners and Mists Wow, it’s such an honour to be a 2019 judge in CertClean’s Clean Beauty Awards! The category that I will be judging is a whopper: Green Beauty Toners. When it comes to toners, I’ll admit I easily get overwhelmed because there’s just so much variety. And…
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Is Lactic Acid Vegan?
What are the benefits and risks of Lactic Acid? And is it vegan? I admit that I was confused whether lactic acid is vegan or not for quite a while! To get right to the point, yes, lactic acid is vegan—so long as it comes from a non-dairy source. Huh? Read on to see what…
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Wear this in the Shower: Josh Rosebrook Advanced Hydration Mask Review
An honest review of the Josh Rosebrook Advanced Hydration Mask. I have tried (and loved!) several green beauty products from Josh Rosebrook. The Advanced Hydration Mask is the latest item from this green skincare brand that I’m loving. For years I’d heard some buzz around the Josh Rosebrook masks, but had yet to try them…
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Green Beauty I’m Currently Obsessed With… | #02
I’m Currently Obsessed With… Moonlight Catalyst, The Blue Cocoon, and Glow Baby Transitional months like September, October, and November signal a change in how we should be treating our skin. The air gets drier, and colder, leeching moisture from unprotected skin. (Your face is especially vulnerable to dehydration!) You can’t go wrong with richer moisturizers,…
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The Best Green, Vegan, + Cruelty Free Winter Skincare Products – 2018
Odacite, May Lindstrom, Josh Rosebrook, Okoko Cosmetiques, and More Essentials for Winter Skincare! All of these beauty brands are cruelty-free and use high-quality botanicals. Plus, every skincare item listed is vegan. It’s the start of a new year and I could not be more excited! But it’s also the dead of winter in Canada. Which…
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May Lindstrom Skin Consultation: The Problem Solver, The Jasmine Garden & The Pendulum Potion
Curious about which item in the May Lindstrom Skin line would be best suited for my needs, I booked a consultation with Elli while she was visiting the Detox Market! In this video, I’ll discuss why I purchased The Problem Solver mask and the Jasmine Garden skin mist! Plus, I’ll briefly touch on what I…
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Suffering with Dry, Dehydrated Skin or Chronically Dry Eyes?
Dry or Dehydrated Skin? Both?? It’s Probably Affecting More Than Just Your Face. Full disclosure: I didn’t even realize there was a difference between dry skin and dehydrated skin until this past winter. Further disclosure: I’m embarrassed to say… I was dealing with both. Between accepting a new position at work, taking blogging & YouTube’ing…
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So Decadent! The Blue Cocoon by May Lindstrom Skin
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100% Pure Hydrating Mask Review