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  • 10 Skincare Products Your Skin Will Thank You for This Winter

    10 Skincare Products Your Skin Will Thank You for This Winter

    As the Winter season comes in full effect, the effects it has on our skin are usually dehydration, flakiness, and texture. And, who likes any of that, am I right? 

    Here, we give you an array of products to soothe those winter blues. Your skin deserves some much-needed T.L.C., and get your face and body back to what it used to be! 

     

    1. E.L.F’s Holy Hydration! Face Cream

     

    Starting you off with moisturizer! Let’s give you some budget-friendly hydration, E.L.F’s Holy Hydration! Face Cream is a well-known moisturizer that gets the job done. It’s a lightweight, nourishing cream, with 100% of users saying this formula keeps skin feeling hydrated all day after one week. It’s no wonder this cream flies off the shelves. A must-try!

    2. La Roche Posay AP+M Body Lotion

    Body Lotion

    Perfect for people with Eczema, Psoriasis, itching and flaky skin. This lotion has worked wonders for intensely dry skin types. It repairs the skin’s microbiome, which helps with relieving itchiness and pain from scratching. Give this one a shot if you suffer from dehydrated skin!

    3. Clinique’s Moisture Surge Night Mask

    Hydrating Overnight Mask

     I recently used this, and I can’t get enough of it! You wake up with your skin feeling refreshed, plump, and, of course, more hydrated. And no, you do not need to wash this mask off before sleeping, which is a plus! It works overnight to help with your skin’s moisture barrier. For winter? Yes, yes, and yes! 

    4. Uriage Bariederm Cica-lips

    Protecting Lip Balm

    Truthfully, Uriage has become a go-to for hydration as of late, and their lip balms are an excellent find for the wintertime. It provides instant comfort and relief for chapped, dry and damaged lips. It sounds familiar during the winter season, right? This product will repair and regenerate damaged skin and immediately moisturize and protect. Your lips will thank you!

    5. Fresh Sugar Lip Polish

    Sugar Lip Polish

    Next, we must include a lip scrub because you’ll need to exfoliate to remove that dead skin! We have Fresh Sugar Lip Polish to help you do that with ease. 

    An all-natural lip scrub to buff away any dry, flaky lips and helps to prep the lips beautifully for a lip balm. This will definitely become your new fave for exfoliating the lips if you have yet to try it! 

    6. S.V.R. Cicavit + Hand Cream

    Hand Cream

    S.V.R. Cicavit + Hand Cream, because you’ll need a good hand cream to combat those freezing temperatures. This hand cream nourishes, repairs and softens the hands. It’s light, non-greasy formula restructures and restores the skin barrier. This is a hand cream you will want to get your hands on! (No pun intended).

    7. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser

    Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser

     I just remembered a hydrating facial cleanser! A good one to keep an eye out for is Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser. Removes excess oil and dirt without stripping the skin or over-drying. We highly recommend this as an excellent cleanser for beginners to skin care because there are no harsh ingredients or fragrances! 

    8. Estée Lauder’s Micro Essence Treatment Lotion

    Micro Essence Treatment Lotion

    On to toner! For my girls who don’t mind the splurge once in a while, I highly recommend Estée Lauder’s Micro Essence Treatment Lotion

    It can be used as a toner or essence with a cotton pad or patted into the skin for a boost of hydration! 

    This product nourishes and intensely hydrates to minimize the appearance of dry pores and reduce the look of fine, dry lines. Skin is left soothed after application, and an inner glow is revealed. A fantastic product to add to your skincare routine!

    9. Fresh’s Rose Deep Hydration Toner

    Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Toner

    With real rose petals and hyaluronic acid, this toner helps minimize the look of pores while deeply hydrating and removing impurities from the skin. Overall, your skin will feel soothed, soft, and supple after every use, and who doesn’t love that? 

    10) Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Eye Mask 

    Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask

    The Advanced Night Repair Eye Mask is a little trip to the spa but at home. If you know the Advanced Night Repair eye gel, you will love these eye masks. 

    Within ten minutes of use, eyes appear more rested and renewed, and fine lines are plumped as skin is drenched with hydration. Give these a try if you are hunting for new eye masks!

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    Well, beauty lover, that’s it for our winter skincare list. Have you tried any of these products out? If not, which of these would you love to give a try? We hope you have a fun and safe winter and some great skin to go along with it! 

     

    Until next time, Beauty lover

    xo,

    Chantel

     

    P.S.

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  • 11 Winter Beauty Essentials

    11 Winter Beauty Essentials

     

     

    Hello beauty lover, missed ya!

    How we’ve missed you. But not to worry, we are back and better than ever.

    Starting you off with our top 10 beauty must-haves! For winter, as we transition into those freezing temperatures, you need all the right products in your kit to help you forget those winter blues while looking your best!

    So take a look at these awesome picks with us and find something you will definitely want to try out for yourself!

     

    1. Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Hydrator. 

    With Winter right around the corner. I know. Sorry for the reminder. 

    But you will need a solution to all that dryness that comes with it, and what better way to do that than with the Clinique Moisture Surge 100H hydrator

    This baby locks in your skin’s moisture with 100 hours of hydration! With the cold weather coming quick, this couldn’t be a better moisturizer for dry, flaky skin, and it helps prep your skin flawlessly! 

     

    2. Uriage Thermal Water Spray.

     Another new skincare find that my skin has been thermal water sprays. I personally have been loving the Uriage Thermal Water Spray. 

    This spray helps to restore the skin’s barrier, thanks to its mineral salts. So, if you have dry, sensitive, combination, or even normal skin, it will thank you whenever you use this spray!

     

    3. E.L.F Power Grip Primer 

     Next, a good primer! E.L.F Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide to be exact. 

    This vegan primer gives you all the staypower to grip your makeup while giving you skincare benefits simultaneously! 

    With that Niacinamide, you get a smooth and brighter complexion even with makeup on top. How cool is that? 

    In general, e.l.f has some excellent primer options, but for the Fall and winter time… keep this one on your radar!

     

    4. Super Stay Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lip by Maybelline

    Okay, so next, let’s check out a perfect Fall lippy… or two! 

    You must already know about this one beauty lover. Of course, it is the TikTok viral lip by Maybelline and the Super Stay Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lip. Specifically in the colour “Fearless.” 

    If you want a no-budge formula that lasts up to 16 hours, look no further! 

    This purple-brown shade is very vampy and perfect for a fearless gal (no pun intended). So, if you are daring and love a bold lip, you must try this one!

     

    5. Chili & Diva Lipsticks by M.A.C

     I just have to add these two lipsticks from M.A.C Cosmetics that truly scream wintertime. Chili and Diva are staples from M.A.C and just the perfect lip for this season. 

    Chili is that burnt orangey-red shade that many skin tones will be able to pull off. It goes in beautifully and is a classic matte formula; however, it isn’t drying.

    Next, Diva… a warm-toned dark burgundy for the bold! This is a shade you WILL get compliments on. It gets you noticed in all the right ways. You look timeless in this shade, a favourite for the Fall and Winter.

     

    6. Major Dimension III Matte Eyeshadow Palette by Patrick Ta

    Let’s play up the eyes! Major Dimension III Matte Eyeshadow Palette by Patrick Ta has been on everyone’s list, and here’s why! 

    With ten incredible matte powder shades and two cream shades to layer with the powders, it gives luxury and more. Patrick Ta puts quality into his products, and it shows. 

    His palettes always impress, and this one is no different. And it is definitely worth being on your radar this season to achieve that perfect smokey or natural eye look!

     

    7. Jean Paul Gaultier Divine Perfume

     I bet you’re looking for your perfect scent for the winter. Am I right? 

    If you haven’t had a chance to get a whiff of the Jean Paul Gaultier Divine Perfume… you need to. You are immediately met with notes of lily and jasmine before settling into patchouli and musk. 

    Ladies, if you want a scent that gets you noticed in a room and has people ask, “What perfume are you wearing”? This is that perfume for you. It is a balance of musk and sweetness in a bottle that has you embodying femininity. A must-try!

    8. Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense

    A forever favourite!!!

    This is your scent if you’ve ever wanted to smell like a powerful and sophisticated femme. I would wear this for a night out, like a fancy club or a night at the opera. It gives off “old money” vibes and lasts ages. Even though it’s a bit more expensive, it’s definitely worth it. 

     

    9. NYX Zero To Brow Liquid Eyebrow Gel 

     What’s Fall without a bold brow… I like to say.

    Well, maybe I haven’t said that, but you need some good a** brows in your life! NYX Zero To Brow Liquid Eyebrow Gel has been a new try recently, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! 

    The unique applicator made it easy to paint on some brows and get out the door. A little goes a long way with this one, so apply caution before you end up with sharpie brows… nobody wants that, or maybe that works for you. 

    Either way, try this baby out next time you hunt for a new brow product!

    10. Melrose Place Gentle Body Wash by OUAI

    Okay, now for some fun in the shower! Too much? Sorry, sorry, got too excited. 

    But let me put you on a yummy body wash that will leave your skin invigorated with moisture and smelling like a fresh bouquet of roses. What a great combination! 

    Melrose Place Gentle Body Wash by OUAI is a shower must-have. This cleanses without stripping the skin or leaving residue. Combined with Rosehip Oil, Vitamins A and C, and Jojoba Oil, all work to hydrate and brighten the skin while giving you scents of lychee rose and jasmine.

    Ready to take a shower? I know I am.

     

    11. Amika Soulfood Nourishing Hair Mask

    I can imagine that hair is feeling dry from these temperatures dropping. Not to worry! I have the perfect solution: Amika Soulfood Nourishing Hair Mask. A rich hydrating mask packed with vitamins that moisturizes, softens, and smooths the hair. And the smell, oh my gosh, it is incredible! If you haven’t tried this mask, you need to give it a shot if you want that luscious, soft, and great-smelling hair!

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    So, beauty lover, will you try any of these? I hope you do, and just might find the perfect Winter pairing you’ve been waiting for! Can’t wait to see you again to give you more beauty must-haves, so stay tuned for upcoming posts you will not want to miss. 

    See you next time, beauty lover. 

    Xoxo 

    Chantel

     

    P.S.

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  • 10 Best Non-Greasy Sunscreens For Face 2022

    10 Best Non-Greasy Sunscreens For Face 2022

    If you are not wearing sunscreen daily and all year long, who are you?? Obviously, your own enemy because why would you not protect your skin against the harmful UV rays. For the longest time, I skipped sunscreen altogether, fearing aggravating my acne-prone skin. However, breakouts are no excuse to skip sunscreen; UV exposure can worsen acne and acne scars.

    Let’s be honest – finding a good sunscreen that works for you is similar to looking for a needle in a haystack!!! Will it work under your makeup? Is it too greasy? Too difficult to rub in? Will it leave a white cast that makes you look like a ghost? Are the SPF ingredients toxic to my skin or the environment? AGH!!!

    So many different considerations to make for a product you should wear (and reapply) each day. With these ten superhero sunscreens, say goodbye to oily and greasy sunscreen that leaves a white cast-

     

    1. Kiehl’s

    Ultra-Light Daily UV Defence Aqua Gel SPF50

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    If you are one of the many who have struggled with having oilier skin, tried many different types of sunscreen, and can’t decide what sunscreen best fits your skin. Then, look no further; this is your ultimate choice. Due to its non-greasy formula, it gets absorbed pretty quickly and feels lightly hydrating on your skin.

     

    2. Josie Maran

    Get Even Sun Milk SPF 33

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    Finally, the perfect SPF, in a mineral, non-irritating, non-stinging, non-white cast formula. It smells divine and feels luxurious on your skin. This sun milk blends in so seamlessly and feels like silk on my skin, leaving your skin feeling supple all day!!! It’s worth every penny.

    3. Rain Or Shine

    Anti Aging Face Sunscreen SPF 50

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    If you’ve been on the hunt for a new sunscreen that you can wear every day, I really like this sunscreen. If you break out easily, your search ends here. This hypoallergenic formula includes Green tea extract, a powerful antibacterial agent for treating acne & unclogging pores, making it a potent facial sunscreen for acne-prone skin. It’s lightweight, non-greasy, absorbs quickly into the skin and has a lot of staying power, which means you could spend an entire day at the beach and not get sunburns thanks to this sunscreen.

     

    4. Tula

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    Powered by must-have skincare ingredients like probiotic extracts, pineapple, papaya, and wild butterfly ginger root:. It’s not just sunscreen – it’s skincare. Say goodbye to that “slick sunscreen” feel on your face with this sunscreen. Won’t clog pores, has no white cast, and is non-greasy. It leaves you with glowy and protected skin. And wears well with or without makeup.

     

    5. Kari Gran

    Natural Essential SPF 30 Facial Sunscreen 

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    The ultimate secret for gorgeous and youthful skin. A chemical-free daily moisturizing sunscreen that you use once, you’ll never use anything but this! It contains 17% non-nano zinc oxide and plenty of healthy antioxidant ingredients to improve skin. This is if you’ve spent years looking for a clean, mineral-safe sunscreen. Pricey, but worth it, and a little goes a long way! 

     

    6. EltaMD

    UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

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    If you’re looking for a daily sunscreen that’s lightweight, non-irritating, and has abundant skincare benefits, your search ends here. Formulated for sensitive skin, this sunscreen is a light dream. Its texture is so thin that it blends seamlessly that you can’t even feel that it’s there. Additionally, it has been recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. Need I say more?

     

    7. Innisfree 

     Daily UV SPF Sunscreen Broad Spectrum

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    Your holy grail, SPF!!! This lightweight formula is infused with green tea, and sunflower seed oil absorbs beautifully into the skin for a non-white cast finish and fresh glow. Did we mention it also wears well under makeup? A staple of your skincare routine!

     

    8. Shiseido

    Urban Environment Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 42

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    This oil-free, mattifying lotion hydrates the skin and doubles as a face primer. It goes smooth and melts like butter into the skin, giving you the confidence to go without makeup because of its glow. The scent is pleasing without being too fragranced or overpowering. As an added bonus, it’s water-resistant, so you don’t have to worry about reapplication.

     

    9. Kinship

    Self Reflect SPF 32 Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen 

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    Winner of the Allure Best of Beauty Award 2021 for Best Clean SPF and Cosmopolitan Holy Grail Beauty Award 2020 for Best Face SPF. Works as a moisturizer, primer & SPF all in one. 100% mineral sunscreen that helps support clearer, less blemish-prone skin, your acne-prone skin will approve of this sunscreen. Dermatologist tested!!

     

    10.  Revision

    Matte Tinted Moisturizer SPF 45

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    Ditch the woes of using a concealer and foundation with this lightweight tinted formula that gives you the confidence to face the world daily. With its life-changing ingredients, you’ll get visibly plump skin and a beautiful glow. Be prepared to get compliments on your skin all the time.

     

    BONUS MENTION

     

    Supergoop

    Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 PA

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    What kind of sunscreen do you wear? Do you have a favourite formula? Let us know in the comments below 🙂

     

    (Featured Image by Louis Fraga)