Sephora Birthday Gift 2021 Review - Laneige

Its that time of the year when I splurge on things I don't need and promise to use them throughout the year, such as my gym membership :P I am usually quite excited about my birthday because I know that I would be doing something fabulous but this year despite planning on a trip to Baja California, I had to cancel it because my children are still unvaccinated and no matter how long the trip, children can't be in school for 2 weeks after returning from international travel. Blah! There is no better way to ruin a vacation than to sit at home with your children and answer the constant questions about why they are so bored and what do we do at home. 

Anyways, that was quite a sad intro to a birthday post, but that's how I was feeling when I took a trip to my local mall yesterday and realized I can pick my Birthday Gift from Sephora. The little pleasures of life eh?

More on this 2021 Sephora Birthday Gift in today's post.

Burt's Bees 100% Natural Makeup and Skincare Review with Swatches

Around six or seven years ago, I was really in to natural makeup and tried so many mineral makeup brands and even shared some on this blog. Gradually, I moved away from that because they were mostly available only online and I could never be sure if I got the right shade nor were there enough online swatches. So, recently I came across Burt's Bees natural makeup line, which is available at London Drugs and almost all drugstores. I was so excited to try it out, because I love using natural products on my skin. Each of these products is 100% natural except the brow pencil which is 99.9% natural. 

A lot of you must already be using the Burt's Bees lip balm and so was I but I never explore the body care or the skincare products from Burt's Bees and I was missing out on a lot! I literally found  a solution to the eczema on my hands. I am also using the Hand Salve these days but will save that for another review.  

For review and swatches of Burt's Bees Natural Makeup collection, keep reading..

YVES SAINT LAURENT Volupté Liquid Color Balm in No. 6 Undress Me Coral Review and Swatches

Forever a fan of YSL lip products and this one is definitely a favorite and one of those products that I reach for on a daily basis. This summer is all about the outdoors and family time, so  I look for products that are truly effortless and long wearing. This YSL Liquid Color Balm in the shade Undress me Coral is a beautiful punchy coral pink that screams summer time!!

 

Summer Beauty Favorites ft Givenchy, YSL, La Prairie and more

Hi everyone,

Finally we are soaking in the much need summer sun which also means its time to protect our skin from environmental stressors and incorporate beauty products that work well during this hot, dry and rainy season. Well, at least for Calgary its a couple of days of hot-dry weather, followed by crazy winds, followed by what seems like torrential rains!!  :D Its everything at the same time...more like the same week. 

So I put together a slew of my favorites for this season and products I can't stop wearing because they work great for this weather. So here it goes...

ELIZABETH ARDEN Eight Hour Cream - All Over Miracle Oil, Skin Protectant and Lip Repair Balm Review

Today I will share with you the iconic Eight Hour Cream collection from Elizabeth Arden. This legendary skincare line dates back to the 1930s and has been a huge success because of how well it performs. They can be used from head to toe for a variety of skin issues and I have literally healed my cuticles, heels and dryness on knees and elbows with these products. My absolute favorite is the All-Over Miracle Oil which is light enough to be used on face and basically anywhere I would like to heal, protect and lock in moisture. When my skin was healing from acne, I had noticeable dry patches on my face and this helped my skin recover.
I quickly became a fan of these products and I can't wait to share more about these cult favorite skincare products from Elizabeth Arden with you.
For review and how I use each of these, keep on reading...

WINTER SKINCARE FAVORITES - ft. L'Occitane, Nivea, Origins, Caudalie, Josie Maran and YSL

Its always so hard to pick my favorite skincare products and as you already know, my skin has been ultra sensitive and generally not doing great for quite a long time. However, there are some products that have helped me significantly and deserve to be showcased in a favorites post.
So, today I will share with you, skincare products that are suitable for all skin types and especially for sensitive skin. Writing this post has been difficult because there are no facial oils! I am literally restraining myself because I wanted this to be a guide for anyone who wants to take good care of their skin and would like to include some of these products in their everyday routine without worrying about side effects. I am extremely satisfied with each of these products so without further ado, lets move on to the details.

BIODERMA Atoderm Gel, Atoderm PP and Atoderm Lips - Review

Today I am sharing some of the products from the Atoderm product range from Bioderma. These products are designed for very dry to atopic sensitive skin (yeayy!) and are hypoallergenic and paraben free. I am so impressed by each of these that I could not resist sharing them all with you. I have normal-dry skin which gets sensitive and dry during the colder months. The dry weather in Calgary just adds to that and I often suffer from eczema. I was super cautious this year so thankfully the back of my neck and shoulders are free from eczema this time. 

These Bioderma Atoderm products are so gentle yet they soothe and protect skin, without the harsh chemicals.   

CAUDALIE Spa Favorites Set Review

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, I wanted to give you guys a quick pick-me-up gift idea - from Sephora. Its the Caudalie Spa Favorites Gift Set. It retails for C$35 and makes a great gift for anyone you love or for yourself (like, I did).
This set is a great value for what you get. It includes 4 full sized products - truly a $67 value!
Its an incredible price, if you want a non greasy, high quality hand and foot cream and a lip balm that actually stays on and a great surprise - the Beauty Elixir!

CAUDALIE Spa Favorites Set

Neal's Yard Remedies Wild Rose Beauty Balm Review

I received the Wild Rose Beauty Balm at the NYR Blogger Event back in Sept. and I have been loving it from the first time I used it. This beauty balm is everything I expect from skincare products - its nourishing, moisturizing, packed with organic goodness and it works!

Epic Blend Premium Lip Balm Collection - Review and Photos

Today, I have an assortment of premium lip balms from Epic Blend to share with you all. I don't even need to say why I need them! You know how dry my skin is and so are my lips. I do exfoliate them regularly but they are still dry and these lip balms are so amazing. They keep lips moisturized all day long. 

They are available in three broad categories:  Hemp, Vegan and More Moisture.This super pack contains 10 lip balms and each one of them smells sooo good! Lets find out more...

Gardener's Dream by Aroma Crystal Skincare Products Review and Photos

A few days ago, I shared some of my bath and body care products from Gardener's Dream and today, I am sharing the skincare stuff that I have been enjoying a lot lately. If I had a favorites of the month post, it would feature all of these products! They are chemical free, cruelty free and paraben free and contain essential oils of lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary, peppermint and more. These products are not only for moisturizing but have healing properties for several indications. Lets find out more about these aromatherapy products..