I’ve been so curious about Violette_Fr since seeing it on the vanities of the chicest people I follow online. Not to mention that the founder is so effortlessly cool and gorgeous that I’d buy anything she says I need. Violette Serrat is a French makeup artist who created her own line of perfect beauty basics…
Category: Aging Skin
Vitamin C Serums You Need: Drugstore to Luxe
By now we all know we need a vitamin C product in our facial skincare, right? It’s a powerhouse ingredient in skincare and a triple threat you should have on your counter right now. Vitamin C is, first of all, an antioxidant, which can help with our skin’s natural regeneration process and in repairing damaged…
IPL Skin Treatments Blew My Mind And Gave Me Baby Skin
I’ve been visiting the good people at The Ottawa Clinic for some skincare treatments lately and have been quite excited to share my experiences with you. My first step towards better skin was to start undoing the sun damage I have been subjecting my skin to since I first started slathering myself with Hawaiian Dark…
Why You Need Glycolic Acid In Your Skincare Routine
I’ve been a fan of glycolic acid products since the first time I tried them. So, what is it? Glycolic acid is a natural ingredient extracted from sugar cane. However these days it is often created in labs synthetically. It is one of the skincare ingredients known as AHA’s, or Alpha Hydroxy Acids. Glycolic acid is one…
Skincare That’s Simple, Luxurious And Effective: Bella Aura
I recently had the opportunity to experience a new natural skincare line called Bella Aura. This Canadian line is the ultimate in luxury niche beauty, using the “finest natural ingredients in the world”. Bella Aura was created by Yasmine Jones, who is as lovely as her products. During a very stressful time in her life, Yasmine’s…
How To Wash Sensitive & Hormonal Skin aka I’m Using Coconut Oil For Everything
I’m eternally a servant to the whims of my hormones. And my skin often pays the price, with breakouts and sensitivity. Sometimes simple is best, and, like many before me, I’ve found that simplifying my skincare routine and reevaluating ingredients has led me down the path to natural and organic solutions. I’ve found not everything…
Slough Off The Dead Skin That Is Dulling Your Glow
If you don’t have a glycolic toner in your skincare regime, now is the time to get one! The number one way to be sure you do not look radiant with baby smooth skin is to have dead skin building up on your face and in your pores. Ew. That’s right, EW. All skin types…
I’m Defying My Age With Lise Watier Sublimessence High Concentration Serum & You Can Too!
A month of using Lise Watier Sublimessence twice a day has made positive changes in the condition of my skin. It feels smooth, has a gentle glow and feels fresh. I’ve been using less concealer and powdered foundation than usual. I love how my skin feels immediately after applying it. It imparts an instant dewy…
Skinceuticals Takes My Aging, Acne-Prone Skin To It’s Happy Place
I’ve been a long time lover of Skinceuticals. I took these three products on a test drive for August and fell in love all over again. Skinceuticals Blemish+Age Defense Serum is a miracle liquid that targets sebum production, unclog congested pores and reduces the appearance of spots and blemishes. I wrote about my love for…
I Put Super Charged Greens On My Face: Eminence Organics Eight Greens And The End Of Hormonal Acne
One of my best friends has been singing the praises of Eminence Organics skincare for years. I’ll admit to pooh-poohing organic and natural skincare in the past, but boy have things in that niche changed. I finally went to the famous Ottawa boutique spa, Oresta Organic Skincare, for one of the best facials I have…
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