Best Product Discoveries of 2022 - Hair, Skincare and Body

I always love rounding up my favourite products of the year - I just completed my Favourite Makeup of 2022 and I'm excited to share the rest of the best products I tried this year! (Also, I do mean what I tried this year - some products were not released this year! 

The JVN & Skoah products were received as part of their ambassador programs - this post contains affiliate links

I personally didn't try a ton of new products all year - I'm really working on trying something and using it all up before trying too many other new products in the same category! With that being said, everything I talked about on my Monthly Favourites, I still love; but, when I think of the best products of the year, I think of the ones that have been total standouts or game-changers in my routine! 

My Nighttime Skincare Routine

This is a follow-up to last week's Morning Skincare Routine - if you haven't seen this already, make sure you check it out! I think it's overdue to share my updated routine, so I hope you enjoy these! 

The Skoah was received as part of the Ambassador program, the Estee Lauder and Paula's Choice were received as PR samples

While my daytime routine is quite simplified, I do tend to have my nighttime routine a little more in depth - I like to take my time going through the steps and making sure my skin is taken care of! 

Monthly Beauty Favourites - April 2022

Here's a look at what I've been loving the past month:

The Skoah cleanser was received as a PR sample - this post contains affiliate links

I used to always have pick 5 products each month for my Monthly Favourites, but that is one thing I'm changing this year - whatever I'm loving, I will share whether it's 2 or 10 products! 

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum & Eye Supercharged Complex

These products may be starting a competition for products with the longest names; but, it's a good thing the formulas are fantastic, so I can overlook the tounge-twisters! 

These products were received as PR samples - this post contains affiliate links

But, really there are plenty of products with long names - they just describe the whole product in one go, so there are no questions about what the product is! I have been a fan of Estee Lauder skincare products for quite some time. 

Monthly Beauty Favourites - January 2021

Here's a look at my Favourite products of January:

The Bio Sculpture polish was received as a PR sample -this post contains affiliate links

I actually don't have any makeup favourites this month - I've been trying a couple of new things and playing with some old stuff, but nothing that stood out as amazing to me in the makeup department! But, I do have two purple nail polishes for balance! 

October 2020 - Monthly Favourites!

Here are the top 5 products that I was loving in October:

The Estee Lauder serum was received as a PR sample - this post contains affiliate links

There is a little mix of everything this month - a couple of eyeshadow palettes, skincare, a setting spray and bath products! 

February 2020 Tribe Beauty Box - Unboxing and Review

I subscribed to Tribe Beauty Box in December when I saw that they paired up with one of my favourite youtubers, and it was a pretty good box! 

I purchased this subscription - this post contains affiliate links

Tribe Beauty Box is all about indie brands and woman owned companies. They describe the box as "discover the wonderful and untapped world of indie brands through our customizable subscription box. This box gives you a chance to receive a mix of trendy and indie products that have been expertly curated. Every Tribe Beauty Box contains at least 3 items from female owned brands." 

July 2018 - Monthly Favorites!

Here is a look at the 5 products I have been loving this month:

Mount Lai De-Puffing Jade Facial Roller Mini Size ~ $30.00 CAN (there is a full size roller for $50.00 CAN). A face roller that is built to have a cooling, soothing effect on the skin, promote drainage from the face, and reduce facial tension.

I am officially obsessed with facial rolling - I do it most nights when I apply my serum or sometimes a mask. I feel like these just popped up and everyone was talking about them, so I had to give it a try. I know the benefits of a facial massage; but, am a little lazy, so this makes it so much easier! 

Skincare Sunday - Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask Review

Public Service Announcement - Glow Recipe is now available in Canada at Sephora! Finally! I have been waiting for Glow Recipe to come to Canada for what feels like forever! 

Glow Recipe is a brand that focuses on merging the best of Korean beauty products with the quick results and uncomplicated steps of Western Beauty. Glow Recipe heard from consumers that while they liked the exciting and innovative Korean beauty products, they didn't have the time for a complicated routine. And so, Glow Recipe products were made! 

May 2018 - Monthly Favorites!

Here is a look at my top 5 products I have been loving in May! 

Guerlain Meteorites Highlighting Powder Pearls in 02 Clair ~ $77.00 CAN. An illuminating powder made up of light-diffusing pearls that minimize flaws and add brightness to the skin. 

How have I not shared these on here before?! You can tell I'm getting low on these; but, I have had these for almost 4 years! I have loved these for a long time - I kind of go in and out of using these and this whole month, I have reached for no other finishing powders! This leaves the slightest glow to the skin and it just gives such a good finish! I know these are a little pricey; but, these last forever! I just dip in a big fluffy brush in this and sweep it over my face! 

Five on Friday - November 24, 2017

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all had a great week - I have been out and about every day this week so it just flew by! I plan on going a little slower for the weekend - a basketball game, a girl's brunch and that's about it! 

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Yay I won another giveaway! This one was with Cosmetic Proof and Omorovicza and I'm really excited about it! First, if you haven't checked out Jayne's blog - check her out! She is on my weekly blog reading list - she features nails, k-beauty, skincare and makeup (everything I love!) And, I won a deluxe sample of Midnight Radiance Mask by Omorovicza - full size this is $155! Whoa - I'm hoping this is amazing! 

Skincare Sunday - Weleda Evening Primrose Collection

Happy Skincare Sunday everyone! I have a few products from the Weleda Evening Primrose collection! Weleda is a brand I am just starting to become familiar with! They are cruelty-free, and use fair trade and sustainable ingredients in all their products! 

The Weleda Evening Primrose collection ranges from face products such as a day cream, night cream, eye cream, and age revitalizing concentrate to body products including lotion, body wash, body oil and hand cream! 

Skincare Sunday - Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Recovery Mask-In-Oil Review!

It's Skincare Sunday - this weekend I am sharing a look at a new, unique product from Estee Lauder!

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Recovery Mask-In-Oil Review ~ $100.00 CAN. The concentrated formula strengthens, nourishes and rebuilds, helping to create a virtual nighttime cocoon. Prepares skin for the day ahead by boosting its natural resistance to daily environmental assaults. Use it every night and awaken to skin that looks more healthy, renewed and radiant.

This oil acts as a repair-lock to help seal in the benefits of a nighttime serum - this added step encourages vital, natural skin recovery over night, while protecting and prepping skin for the day ahead. 

Skincare Sunday - Acure Organics "The Magical Wonderfluff"

How can you resist a product called THE MAGICAL WONDERFLUFF?! This sounds amazing so this was obviously a must try! It sounds delightful! 

Acure Organics The Magical Wonderfluff ~ $19.99. You want some serious winkle fighting, you got it! This amazing mixture will not only increase wonder but also fluff. With targeted argan stem cells, gardenia stem cells, chlorella, and argan oil. This is a game changer, People!

PS: Yes, we said "winkle fighting". Winkle's are the magical elves who sneak in at night and try to steal your pretty.

My 13 Step Night Time Skincare Routine - Skincare Sunday

Happy Skincare - it has been quite a while since I have posted my full, detailed skincare routine! I have updated it, and the products have changed, but here are the general steps that I follow for my nighttime routine! (You can view my previous Nighttime Skincare post to see my inspiration for this routine!)

I use a lot of products every night! It may seem overwhelming to some - but this is my personal interpretation of the 10-12 step Korean skincare routine. The basic Eastern philosophy on skincare is that you put as much time in to your nighttime routine as you do getting ready in the morning! Korean skincare really focuses on putting effort in to your skin with products that are good to your skin (where generally the Western philosophy is to rush through the process).

May 2016 Monthly Favourites!

I love rounding up my top 5 Favorites of the month - I always try and get a good mix of new products (to me) and older products that I may have stopped using for a while! 

Here are my top 5 goodies for May!  

NYX HD Finishing Powder in "Banana" ~ $9.99 US. A lightweight, translucent finishing powder that helps soften the appearance of fine lines and pores. NYX Cosmetics HD Finishing Powder is a silky pressed powder with a fresh, matte finish.

May 2016 Topbox - Review and Unboxing

TopBox is a Canadian Beauty Box Subscription - for $12 CDN a month with free shipping, you will receive 4 deluxe sample size or full size products. You fill out a beauty profile and generally receive products based on what you have identified in the profile. Also, every month you have the option to wish for a "prive" box, which is a box that focuses on one brand or product for the whole box.

TopBox is a Canadian company and only ships to Canada. There is usually a month or two waitlist for this subscription. 

For May, I requested a regular Topbox - here is a look at what I received: 

I'm not thrilled at first with the look of this bag - but, I will give it a chance! 

Skincare Sunday Product Review - Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep

Happy Skincare Sunday everyone! I love night creams, and I have quite a few I rotate through on a regular basis! Night creams come in as the last step of your nighttime routine; I always use a regular moisturizer before applying my night cream because to me, night cream is for extra moisture, not to be used instead of a moisturizer (just my preference though, I love my multi-step routine!) 

Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep ~ $52.00. Vichy laboratories created a powerful synergy of active ingredients capable of stimulating all of skin's deep sleep mechanisms to recreate and optimize their repairing effects.

Skincare Sunday Product Review - Tony Moly Magic Food Banana Sleeping Pack

One of the main parts of my 10-step Skincare Routine in the evening is the night cream or sleep masks! Your skin rejuvenates overnight and needs lots of moisture! Sure your regular moisturizer works fine, but I think you should be using a night cream or sleep pack that it designed to give your skin extra moisture as it regenerates overnight! 

I actually have quite a few sleep packs that I rotate through, and here is one of my favorites:

TONYMOLY Magic Food Banana Sleeping Pack ~ $13.90. Containing Banana extract (Rich vitamins and dietary fibers): Skin nourishment. Containing Chamomile Flower Extract: Sleep induction and Deep Moisturizing. 5-No-Additives: paraben, triethanolamine, benzyl alcohol, BHT, triclosan. Delicious Banana Fragrance.

The Body Shop 2015 Advent Calendar - Review and Full Unboxing

For the last few years, I have had the Ciate Nail Polish Advent Calendar, but for 2015 I thought I would try something different! I really wanted to try the Body Shop Advent Calendar after seeing the different products you could get! I didn't peek, so everyday was a surprise!

The Advent Calendar cost $100 and comes with 24 (actually with a surprise 25) items - at the end, after my thoughts on whether or not I liked the products, I will determine if the cost of the goodies inside are worth the price tag!