My Fall Transition Skincare Products

I always switch up my skincare products for each season - I maintain the same basic routine and steps; but, my combination skin can lead a little more dry in the Fall evenings and often is still a little oily during the day. 

Some products were received from PR - this post contains affiliate links

On top of my skin's fluctuation, Calgary's weather is crazy in the Fall too - we can jump over 20 degrees in a day with cold evenings as well as chinook warmings. So, it can throw my skin in to a bit of a tailspin, so it's nice to have some solid products in the routine for the craziness! 

Graydon Skincare Fullmoon Serum

This is a little less of a surprise about this product now that I've already mentioned the Graydon Skincare Fullmoon Serum on my April Favourites post! 

PR sample provided - this post contains affiliate links

I've featured Graydon Skincare a couple of times on the blog and I've even been fortunate enough to meet the owner of the brand, Graydon herself so I'm a pretty big fan of the brand! (You can read about my experience with the brand here!)

February 2019 Monthly Favorites!

I'm not going to lie, I'm happy to see February go - it has been a deep freeze in Calgary for the whole month. I'm really hoping March brings some warmer weather! But, before we send February off, here are the 5 things I was loving this month: 

Gourmia Mini Fridge ~ $49.99 CAN. Tuck this handy mini fridge into any corner of your boat, cubicle, dorm room - or throw it in the backseat of your car! No matter where you find yourself, the lightweight Gourmia GMF600 Cooler and Warmer is effortless to take along for the ride.

A mini fridge must seem super random in here; but, I specifically bought this as a skincare mini fridge! It's place is in my bathroom and right now I have it holding sheet masks, mists eye gels, eye cream, serum and a night cream and I loooooove it. There is something about having a nice cool refreshing mist, eye cream, or sheet mask to use. It really has improved my skincare experience (and I really love my routine). I also place my face roller in here and use it cooled when rolling out a serum. It really is a lovely addition! The size is meant to hold 6 pop cans so it fits on my counter just fine with lots of space still!  

February 2019 Tribe Beauty Box - Unboxing and Review

I always have to say that subscription boxes just hold a special place on this blog for me - they are really why I started blogging in the first place! While I don't subscribe frequently to subscriptions anymore, when one catches my eye, I have to try it out and let you know my thoughts! 

Tribe Beauty Box is a new subscription to me and I haven't seen much about it; but when I saw a sneak peeked that the Suva Beauty Saffron palette was going to be included in boxes, I jumped on it immediately (some boxes this month will receive the Suva Beauty Block Party palette; however, those we sold out by my sign up time). I have been eyeing this palette for a little bit after seeing some great reviews, so if I can get a whole box of products for the same price of the palette I'm in!

Skincare Sunday - Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop

Happy Skincare Sunday everyone! Klairs is a brand that I have been really interested in trying products from - I have a sheet mask from the brand calling my name! 

So, when the chance to try out a serum from the brand came along, I was really excited to give it a go! Klairs is a k-beauty brand really focused on ingredients and the environment - they provide simple skincare without harsh chemicals, additives, alcohol, parabens, or artificial chemicals and fragrances. 

Skincare Sunday - Fronaturals Facial Elixir Review

Happy Skincare Sunday everyone! I have such a soft spot for Calgary businesses so I'm always happy to feature a product from a small business! 

Fronaturals is a Calgary, AB based company that brings a collection of rare beauty oils and superfood products that promise to: Enhance ,Enrich and Enliven the quality of your life. Frönaturals uses ethically sourced products from small producers. They are cruelty-free, organic, and natural. 

Skincare Sunday - Acure Organics Aromatherapeutic Argan Oil Set

Happy Skincare Sunday - Acure Organics is offering a lovely set of Moroccan Argan Oils for a lovely holiday set! As with all Acure products, these oils are Vegan and free of Parabens, Gluten, Synthetic fragrances, Silicone, and Phthalates - this makes this brand a great choice for those on your list who are vegan or conscious of the skincare products they use! 

Acure Organics Aromatherapeutic Argan Oil Set ~ $24.99. Feeling adventurous? Willing to try this threesome? The power of cold-pressed USDA certified organic argan oil coupled with the therapeutic benefits of essential oils to change the mood, enliven the senses and sweep you away with this menage a-cure.

This set comes with 3 different argan oils, coconut, rose, and citrus ginger, all in a cute little holiday package! 

November 2016 Ipsy Glambag - Unboxing and Review

Ipsy is one of the original inexpensive beauty bag sample subscriptions. You receive 4-5 deluxe sample size or full size products each month. The cost is $10 US (+ $4.95 shipping to Canada - you will have to factor in our crazy exchange rate right now!)

Ipsy is generally make-up products with a mix of skincare, nail polish, and hair products based on a beauty profile you complete. There is usually 12-18 products that are selected from each month! You can view your "glam room" online that tells you all the products you will receive each month. You also receive a make-up bag each month with your products.

Ipsy always ships out in it's signature pink mailer, and here is a look at what came inside!

This month's theme is "Rockstarlet" - here is a closer look at the products I received:

Skincare Sunday - Aromic Citrusy Nighttime Face Oil

Happy Skincare Sunday! This week I'm sharing my thoughts on a face oil from a Canadian, all-natural skincare company!

Aromic Skincare is a small Canadian company based in Brampton, Ontario. They are committed to using natural ingredients to deliver quality products and results that deliver. All the products are made in small batches so you can ensure you are getting a quality product! 

Aromic Skincare Citrusy Nighttime Face Oil ~ $40.00. Ideal for all skin types to give a healthy glow and provide hydration without leaving it feeling greasy. Ideal for nighttime use due to it phototoxic properties. Store it in a cool, dark place for a longer shelf life. This product is cruelty free, sulphate free, non toxic and 100% vegan.

Five on Friday - February 19, 2016

Happy Friday everyone! This week has been a bit busy for me trying to get back in to the routine of life coming back from vacation! So sorry I'm a little slow getting back up to posting, but I am working on it! I received the best news while away on holidays - I'm an Aunty now! Woo hoo!! My husband's sister had a little boy on February 11, 2016 and I am over the moon excited about it!

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Did you guys see my Valentine's makeup on my Instagram? I would have liked to make a post about the look; but, since I was on holidays I couldn't do it! I used the Coastal Scents Revealed 2 palette for the eyes and the LASplash Studio Shine Waterproof Lip Lustre (Matte) - Aurora. This is a beautiful color; but it is a little hard to apply - it can be slightly patchy but a couple of layers and it worked well! It lasted all night long and this color is amazing! 

January 2016 Monthly Favorites!

Here are my Top 5 products for January! (I know this seems a little skin oil heavy, but seriously all 3 are so good and my skin needs these in the Winter!)

IOPE Essential Facial ~ $15.99 USD. Instantly forms a thin and light membrane on the skin surface for smooth and well-hydrated skin. The organic argan oil nourishes the skin, while the highly skin-friendly macadamia nut oil is quickly absorbed and protects skin.

Skincare Sunday Product Review - Fronaturals Luxurious Beauty Oils

These products were provided in exchange for my honest review - all opinions are my own! 

If you talked to me 2 years ago, oils were not a part of my skincare routine! They seemed like they wouldn't help my skin; but, face oils are absolutely amazing! 

Fronaturals is a Calgary based company that brings a collection of rare beauty oils and superfood products that promise to: Enhance ,Enrich and Enliven the quality of your life. Frönaturals uses ethically sourced products from small producers. 

Frönaturals provided me with 2 rare, luxurious beauty oils for me to try - 100% Marula Oil and 100% Baobab Oil.

I am always happy to find local companies - Frönaturals is right in my hometown, Calgary! I also love that they use ethically sourced products and delivers them at a reasonable price. They ship free on all order of $50 in Canada, and over $75 Internationally. 

K-Beauty Shopping Haul

I am trying to slow down on my shopping but with Black Friday, I purchased a few goodies! I made 2 Tester Korea orders, and Ebay order and I even found a couple great goodies at Winners, here is a look at what I found for myself:

Evercos Herbal Masks - "Licorice" ~ 5 masks for 10,500 Won (approx. $8.99 USD). For keeping your skin bright and moist forever.

February 2015 Ipsy Glam Bag - Makeup Sample Subscription Review

Ipsy is one of the inexpensive beauty bag sample subscriptions. You receive 4-5 deluxe sample size or full size products each month. The cost is $10 US (+ $4.95 shipping to Canada). 

Ipsy is generally make-up products with a mix of skin, nail, and hair products based on a beauty profile you complete. There is usually 12-18 products that are selected from each month! You can view your "glam room" online that tells you all the products you will receive each month (I really like to keep it a surprise so I don't check ahead of time!) You also receive a make-up bag each month with your products.

Here is a look at my February Ipsy Bag:

The theme of this month is IpsyLove - which fits with Valentine's Day this month! I love that everything is very pink!!

November 2014 Nina Garcia Quarterly Co. Box #NG04 Review and Unboxing

Quartely Co. features quarterly subscription boxes curated by celebrities and personalities you love. The subscriptions range from fashion to food to books and include packages curated by people from Bill Nye to Pharrel Williams to Rosario Dawson, etc. Most packages are $50 but a couple are $100 plus shipping (shipping to Canada is a little hefty on this site - $10-$20 per package so make sure you are signing up for one you really want!).

This Nina Garcia box was originally set to ship in September of this year and has been pushed back to November waiting for some products. The Nina Garcia Box is $100 + $20 shipping to Canada. This is pricey box; however, Nina's boxes usually have a great value! 

Here is the November 2014 Nina Garcia Quarterly Co Box #NG04:

Quarterly boxes always come with a nice letter from the curator - the theme for this month's box is described as "Winter Essentials".

Meme #41 "Jackpot Box" - Review and Unboxing

Memebox is a Korean Beauty Box company. Memebox is not a monthly subscription box - they instead have a ton you can choose from ranging in price from $15 and up. The boxes have different themes and their are limited quantities (from what it looks they, they are very popular and the boxes sell out quickly!) The boxes come with 4-8 full size and deluxe sample size items & they usually show you 1 spoiler from the box and the rest are all surprises! Shipping to Canada is $6.99. (shipping does take any where from 10-20 business days).

Last month they released a Special Edition "Jackpot" Box. The box costs $32 + $6.99 shipping, but you are guaranteed to receive at least $155 worth of products. The winner will receive a box worth $1000.

I decided to jump on this (I'm not usually a risk-taker, but it seemed like a good deal regardless). 

I was really excited when I received 2 boxes full of goodies!! (There was not product card so I had to look at all the items and compare to the website and figure out what box i got! 

July 2014 Petit Vour Vegan Beauty Box - Review and Unboxing

Petit Vour is an all vegan/ cruelty free beauty subscription box. For Canadians, it is $23 US a month (I paid $25.10 with the exchange rate) and Americans pay $15 a month. You receive 4-5 sample or full size beauty products from luxury vegan brands.

Here is a look at the July 2014 Petit Vour Box:

This month's theme is "Summer Loves". For their July Box, Petit Vour teamed up with vegan lifestyle blogger, Logical Harmony to help select their items for must haves for the ultimate summer beauty collection.