TATCHA The Deep Cleanse Review and Result

 Hello my lovelies!

Today's post is a little bit different. I am not going to rant at how awful Tatcha's The Deep Cleanse is for my skin, but I will show you what a hyped up product on social media can do to your skin. My skin was doing fairly well with no acne or dryness. I was on a Guerlain Abeille Royale routine for morning and night and I felt good about it. After I ran out of my favorite Dr. Dennis AHA peeling pads, I decided to give physical exfoliant a chance, but I did not want just any exfoliant - I wanted a high quality product for my skin. So, a quick social media scan and I was sold that Tatcha's exfoliating products are great for pore cleansing and loved by so many "influencers". I have detailed my experience on why this product is not worth my time and money and also included a picture of the reaction I had on my face. 

Keep reading to find out more.

ROUGE BUNNY ROUGE Velvet Whispers Matt Lipsticks - Review and Swatches

Hello lovelies, 

I am so excited to share the Rouge Bunny Rouge Velvet Whispers Matte lipsticks with you today. These lipsticks are luxuriously packaged and have a creamy matte finish which is long lasting and comfortable to wear. I have been sharing some sneak peeks on my Instagram and I know you are loving this collection as well. Each shade has its own whimsical story based on the myths around whispers in the enchanted garden. It's a beautiful story and you can catch up on it at Rouge Bunny Rouge's website.  These vegan, cruelty free, paraben free and fragrance free lipsticks are so pigmented and long wearing, I never have to worry about it fading. I have swatched all the shades in this collection for you, so keep on reading..

CAUDALIE Vinosource SOS Thirst Quenching Serum Review

In my previous post, I shared the gel moisturizer from the Caudalie Vinosource line and how well it works to keep skin hydrated without making it oily and prevent dryness and redness on skin.  Today I will share this skincare superstar which I am finding really hard to part with. I am close to finishing the bottle of this SOS Serum and I am actually wondering if I can live without it or just move to something more potent (read: anti- wrinkle) because my skin is getting older. The sooner I find amicable products that my skin cant help but love, the better it is. So, I am writing this blog to convince myself for a repurchase of the Caudalie SOS Serum, though I am distracted by a couple of amazing antiaging serums, the light weight texture of this serum with the benefits of hyaluronic acid is making me think twice.  

More on what the Caudalie Vinosource SOS Thirst Quenching Serum is and how I like it on my skin on today's blog..

CAUDALIE Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet Review

I fell in love with the Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet while on vacation to US and since have always made sure I had a pouch full of travel size Caudalie products every time, I flew out of country. Since flying on a plane is now a distant memory, I decided to invest in full size Caudalie products which my skin already loves. I like skincare products with organic, plant based ingredients, because they usually sit well with my changing skin conditions. You know well that I suffer from dryness and often eczema on my hands and neck and though I use mild cleansing products, often it is only micellar water, I still end up with redness on my face and if I am unable to look after my skin, it quickly turns in to a big, painful pimple.

So I switched to Caudalie Vinosource regimen and removed all other skincare treatments in hopes of making my skin look and feel its best. More on this and my minimalistic routine in today's blog. 

CAUDALIE Vinosource Overnight Recovery Oil Review

After a day in the sun, I like to treat my skin with products that allow it it overcome the environmental stressors it endured and rejuvenate for the day ahead. I have always loved Caudalie products, but since my acne got worse, I started using anti-acne products and have been sorely disappointed. So, I am going back to vegan, close to nature skincare products like this Overnight Recovery Oil from Caudalie.

Ever since the lockdown started, my skin was all over the place, mainly due to stress, or just eating too much snacks.. I couldn't really plan out my skincare regimen and just started using olive oil on my skin. It worked nicely but soon I had too many clogged pores.. ouch! 

Yeah..I got clogged pores and I don't even have a facial steamer AND I couldn't go for my facial at the salon!  It was so frustrating and that is when I thought of Caudalie. The clean, vegan formulations that I have always loved. I take the Caudalie travel set whenever I am travelling, so I had the travel size Vinosource moisturizing sorbet in my stash and ordered this Overnight Recovery Oil from Sephora. 

These products work great on all skin types and I am so happy to have Caudalie Vinosource in my regimen again.

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..

PHYSICIANS FORMULA The Healthy Foundation MN4 and Spotlight Illuminating Primer Review and Swatch

Every time I use something from Physicians Formula, I wonder why I never tried it before. It is amazing to discover products that perform so well, they rival the most expensive beauty products I have ever used. I love a good foundation and that is usually where I feel the need to splurge the most, until its not! 

The Healthy Foundation with SPF 20 from Physicians Formula is a fantastic addition to my routine and even though this foundation stays perfectly without a primer, the new Spotlight Illuminating Primer adds just enough luminosity to skin to appear dewy and fresh.

As I get older and the contours of my face deepen a little more, I have actually started to appreciate highlighting products in a new light. I never thought I would be so concerned about how my eye area appears but as time goes by, I realize that these products takes years off my face just by bringing in more light or should I say Spotlight!

More on these amazing products from Physicians Formula at London Drugs in today's blog.

PHYSICIANS FORMULA The Healthy Lip Velvet Finish Liquid Lipstick Review and Swatches

Physicians Formula products are so affordable and such great quality that I can not stop sharing about them. I never expected much and these products have amazed me beyond expectations, therefore, here is another wonderful set of lip colors that have quickly become my go to. Each shade is so wearable, so easy to mix to create a custom shade and comfortable on my lips. The velvet finish  appears like a soft matte but are hydrating and last forever on me. More on this and lots of swatches in today's post!

Keep reading!

PHYSICIANS FORMULA Rosé All Day, Charcoal Detox and Refreshmint Review and Swatches

Today I am sharing some skincare products from Physicians Formula available at London Drugs. All of these products are vegan, cruelty free and free from harmful ingredients. My skin can be easily irritated by some ingredients commonly used in cosmetics, so I am extremely careful with what I apply on my skin and Physicians Formula products never disappoint! They work great for my skin type and never cause any sensitivities. All three of these come in beautiful and functional packaging and are very easy to incorporate in an existing skincare regimen. 

Charcoal Detox was a completely new experience for me as I hadn't use a charcoal stick before for cleansing and the Refreshmint eye de-puffer is so minty and delicious but my favorite is the Rosé All Day serum because its a versatile product that smells amazing!! It's really like smelling a bouquet of roses all day! 

I love these products and for a full review, how I use them and swatches, keep on reading!

GIVENCHY Noir Interdit Mascara Review and Swatches

The epitome of luxury beauty! Givenchy slays with its packaging every, single time. This beautifully presented mascara is a delight to see on the vanity and on my lashes. It lifts and lengthens the lashes and its perfumed! Love the 90 degrees bendable brush, which has been a pro secret for long. I have bent the wand in the past and have loved the precise application so I am very excited to see this feature available in this truly luxurious and high quality mascara. 

For full review and lots of swatches, keep reading...

Caudalie Mask Trio (Instant Detox Mask, Glycolic Peel and Moisturizing Mask) Review

This is the only skincare item I purchased from Sephora during the VIB sale and I am extremely pleased with this set. It features my favorite mask Caudalie Instant Detox Mask along with two mini masks for C$45. I love a good quality glycolic peel and Caudalie never disappoints. Honestly, I was just keeping myself away from skincare products because my skin was so sensitive during Summers and the dryness that came with the Fall weather made it worse. I literally had cracks on my hands and everything would break me out - even sliding my turtlenecks down my face would give me zits. So, the only brand I could trust is Caudalie - with  0% of major skin irritants and toxins and this set is good for all skin types, even sensitive skin!

VICHY AQUALIA THERMAL EXTRASENSITIVE Review

I have shared so much about my struggle with adult acne in my past blogs and seriously, I never broke out in my teens. However, I am dealing with adult acne and even though the situation is pretty much under control, I still have blemishes and redness that I wanted to get rid off. 

That's when I came across Vichy's Aqualia Thermal ExtraSensitive which is created for extra sensitive and allergy prone skin. It relieves dryness and irritation and soothes skin. The key ingredient is theVitamin B3 and hyaluronic acid that does its magic.

Having dry skin that breaks out is very tricky and its so hard to find the products that provide the hydration but not drench my skin in artificial oils and waxes that clog pores and make things worse.

Does it work for me? Let's find out.

BIODERMA Cicabio Soothing Repairing Cream Review

I know rashes and minor cuts on skin due to dryness, like no other person and the one product, I can totally rely on is the Cicabio. Even though it is a creme, it forms a thin layer on the top of the skin, (or a rash or  perhaps a minor skin damage), and protects and restores the epidermis. 

This fragrance free, soothing and repairing cream has antibacterial agents, (copper-zinc) that purify the epidermis and relieves the feeling of discomfort or the need to scratch it. It also contains hyaluronic acid that does wonders to the skin. 

I used the Cicabio this morning on a razor rash, on the cuticles of my nails, on the dry and damaged skin on my knuckles and I also use it after threading my eyebrows. I seriously feel that it heals the skin much faster. Its actually quite amazing and to be honest, I have had used a prescription to heal my skin for rashes and burns; it was a silver-zinc based formula. I am so happy that I can replace that with this relatively inexpensive creme that is paraben-free and can safely be used on babies, children and adults.

Montagne Jeunesse Face Masks - Glacial Clay Spa & Fruit Smoothie Review

I received Montagne Jeunesse face masks in my FarleyCo's Beauty box and needless to say, they are amazing, as always!! These natural clay based face masks are vegan, cruelty free and full of antioxidant and nourishing ingredients. They are super affordable and available at a number of retail locations or you can order them from FarleyCo Beauty.

Lets take a closer look at the Glacial Clay Spa and the Fruit Smoothie mask :)

BIODERMA Sensibio Tolerance Plus Review

I have been sharing less and less of face creams lately, mainly because, almost everything I try seems to cause acne. And I am dealing with acne since last November so you know the struggle! As a teenager, I never had acne and adult acne is so much different then teenage acne. I am currently on prescription for that. It kinda went haywire.
I came across Sensibio Tolerance+ and I liked how it kept my skin moisturized but soon after I incorporated Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep and Life Serum in my skincare routine. I decided to use the Vichy products for night and Sensibio Tolerance+ as my day cream and I was breaking out everywhere!!

NOURISH Vita-Boost and Phyto-Active Body Cream Review

Nourish skincare products suit me so much, there is not one product, that I have tried and not loved. This organic, paraben-free and cruelty-free line of skincare products not only deliver but are formulated with high quality ingredients. Today I am sharing two of the body creams by Nourish, one from the 'Radiance' range called the Phyto-Active Body Cream and another, from the 'Balance' range, which is the Vita-Boost Body Cream.

  

Nourish Rejuvenating Peptide Serum Review

I have never been more excited about a facial serum until I tried this one. I had shared Caudalie's Beauty Elixir as my favorite serum/toner, but ever since I started using this, I only use the Beauty Elixir as a toner!

I absolutely love vegan, ethical beauty products and Nourish skincare products, are definitely one of my favorites. They never cause any allergic reactions and do exactly what they claim. 

The Rejuvenating Peptide Serum is a brightening serum that contains light responsive bio-actives to enhance skin's natural luminosity. 

Nourish Rejuvenating Peptide Serum

Guerlain Meteorites Perles in shade 3 Medium Review

I absolutely love Guerlain Meteorites, just like everyone else. I have been using it for soo long but I never reviewed it, so I decided to do that today. Described as light revealing pearls of powder and categorized as a face powder: I use it primarily as a finishing powder.
This was, quite literally, the first finishing powder I came across, even before Hourglass Ambient Powders became popular and I feel, they truly are a finishing powder, because they do what they are meant to do. Its not a highlighting powder, it really just blurs imperfections and creates an illuminating effect - u know something like, what we use Instagram filters for! :D Its actually quite remarkable.

AVEENO Fresh Essentials - Daily Exfoliating Scrub, Daily Nourishing Moisturizer and Hydrating Night Cream Review

I am a huge fan of Aveeno's body lotions and eczema relief products, so I was very excited to try out the Fresh Essentials product line. These products are formulated with innovative Active Naturals technology that protects facial skin from environmental stressors and nourishes skin with antioxidants from Southernwood extract and vitamins A, C and E. 

I have been using these for about a week now and I really wanted to share my first impressions with you guys. 

AVEENO #FreshEssentials - Daily Exfoliating Scrub, Daily Nourishing Moisturizer and Hydrating Night Cream

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