08.31.09
Dove Sensitive Skin Foaming Facial Cleanser
I’m always on the search for the perfect cleanser for my oily, sensitive skin so I was pretty excited when I saw Dove’s Sensitive Skin Foaming Facial Cleanser at the drugstore. I knew I had to give it a try.
First off, I really like the packaging. Because everyone is going on vacation or heading out for a weekend away during the summer, the flip top lid is perfect for putting in your suitcase – you don’t have to worry about it getting all over the place.
I found that this cleanser left my face feeling clean – it got all the makeup off – without stripping my skin of it’s moisture. You can’t go wrong with that. I also liked that it didn’t have a fragrance. It’s kind of nice not being bombarded with yet another smell while getting ready in the morning. I really only needed a small amount to clean my face – it lasted longer than I thought it would.
Available at your local drugstore for $10.
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08.30.09
Deals Of The Week
Zellers
Aveeno, Dove, or Olay body wash $7.99 regular $8.99 – $9.99
Aveeno skincare and lotion 15% off
Rimmel eyeshadows, mascara and liners 15% off
Wet N Wild cosmetics 15% off
Super Store
Clean & Clear complexion care buy 1 get 1 free
Neutrogena complexion care buy 1 get 1 free
Wal Mart
Bio-Oil skincare $16.97
Cover Girl Volume Exact or Lash Exact mascara $4.97
Dove shampoo $4.77
Secret Clinical Strength antiperspirant $6
Q Tips $3.97
Shopper’s Drug Mart
Aveeno facial moisturizers 20% off
Nivea lip balm 25% off
Nivea skin care 25% off
Vichy Normaderm skin care 30% off
Quo brushes and implements 40% off
Civer Girl cosmetics 20% off
L’Oreal Infallible products 20% off
Almay blush 15% off
Olay facial care selected products 20% off
Garnier skin care 20% off
Healing Garden products 20% off
Calgon products 20% off
08.29.09
Marie Claire September 2009
The September issue is another big one for Marie Claire. There’s a ton on new fall fashion – even a gorgeous spread shot in Italy. I’m really liking the colors – the reds, purples and grays. Fall beauty is highlighted with a ton of great ideas as well. One of the articles that I really liked was about how to get your money’s worth buying organic produce – always a good thing to know with all the farmer’s markets that are in full swing right now. And last but not least there’s a photo shoot to go along with an article about the cover girl Ashley Olsen.
Available at your local newsstand for $4.95.
Image: marieclaire.com
08.27.09
EcoTools New Bath and Body Line
I was recently sent two of EcoTool’s products from their new bath and body line, the body lotion and the body mist, to review. I’ve honestly never used any other EcoTools products before so I was interested in checking these ones out.
First, a bit about the bath and body line. None of the products contain parabens or phthalates, and they aren’t tested on animals. The products are also 98% from nature. EcoTools has also committed to donating 1% of their annual sales to For The Planet – an alliance of businesses that donate to environmental organizations around the world. Now on to the reviews!
The “Sustainable Softness” body lotion left my skin feeling moisturized for hours – thanks to the shea butter. It absorbed into my skin quickly without leaving it feeling greasy or sticky. The lid is a flip top one so it’s great for throwing into your bag for moisturizing on the go – a must for me. The only drawback for me was that I found the scent a little overpowering when I first applied it – but it did fade a bit to a scent that I liked more. A friend of mine tried it and said she liked how it smelled so it really comes down to how sensitive of a nose you have.
The “Blooming Planet” body mist provides a burst of fresh floral scent when you put it on – it reminds me of being in the middle of a big garden full of blooming flowers. You don’t need a lot of it to smell great. It had great staying power too – I could still smell it on me hours later.
Would I buy either of these products? I would – they leave me feeling moisturized and smelling good while doing something good for the environment too. In addition I didn’t have any reactions from my sensitive skin.
The EcoTools bath and body line is available at Walgreens in the US and Wal Mart in Canada. The line ranges in price from $14.99 USD for the “Be Green, Live Clean” Body Care Set to $3.99 USD for the “Sustainable Softness” body lotion (the “Blooming Planet” body mist is $7.99 USD).
08.25.09
Deals of the Week
Wal Mart
Spectro cleansers $4.88
Nivea Visage Aqua Sensation eye or day creme $7.97
Lubriderm body lotion $6.57
Head and Shoulders shampoo and conditioner $6
Garnier Fructis shampoo or conditioner $3
Zellers
Vaseline lotion $3.79
Belle Color hair color $5.99
Aussie hair care or styling products $2.97
Bic Soliel 4 pack razors $1 off
Nivea skincare 20% off
Spectro, Cetaphil, Oxy, and Clearasil acne care 20% off
Physician’s Formula makeup 40% off
Nivea body wash $.50 off
Garnier hair color $8.49
Shopper’s Drug Mart
Jergens moisturizer $3.99
Nair hair removal products 20% off
Olay Total Effects or Regenerest skin care products 20% off
Herbal Essences hair care products 2 for $6
Annabelle cosmetics 25% off
Sally Hansen nail enamel or nail treatments 25% off
Quo implements 20% off
Maybelline New York eye or lip products 20% off
Vichy body care products 30% off
Revlon nail color $3
Chapstick All Natural or Sunblock SPF 30 $3
Aussie hair care products $4
Rimmel London Lasting Finish lipstick, Extra Super Lash, Style Shine Clear mascara, brow, eye, or lip liner $4
Skintimate Moisturizing cream shave gel $4
Gillette Venus disposable razors 3’s $8
Essie nail treatment or enamel $7
Quo full or individual false lashes 2 for $8
Quo Illuminating concealer $9
Gosh Velvet Touch eyeliner $10
Vichy Thermal Spa Water $10
L’Oreal True Match blush, foundation, or powder $10
Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs $10
Gosh lip gloss $10
Quo double lip gloss $10
Quo eyeshadow trio $10
Gosh Light n’ Shine lip glaze $10
Super Store
Schick Slim Triple rezors $5.99
Nivea or Softsoap body wash $3.99
Neutrogena Deep Clean Wave $15.99
Schick Intuition razor or blades $8.99
Cotton balls or pads 3 for $6
Super Store also had a coupon book in this week’s flyers.
08.23.09
Life Brand Lip Balm
I’m constantly losing my lip balms. I mean all the time – I’m doing really well if I don’t lose one for a couple weeks. I don’t know what it is with them, but I just can’t keep track of what I do with them. They’re such an essential in my makeup back for this crazy Canadian weather we have here, but it feels like I never have any when I need them.
Recently I was checking out Shopper’s Drug Mart’s selection of lip balms and decided on the Life brand ones. Really, what’s the use of spending a ton of money on them if I’m only going to have them for two weeks? So I got a two pack.
While I have to say it does work pretty good, I find the application a little tricky sometimes. You have to be careful not to put too much on or else it ends up getting a weird gummy texture thing going on that’s not good. As long as you’re not too heavy handed though it works like a charm.
I went with the cherry flavor. I’m sure there were a few varieties to pick from, but I can’t remember what they are and the Shopper’s website isn’t cooperating with me. The next time I’m in there though I’ll check it out and update this post.
Available at your local Shopper’s Drug Mart for $2.69.
08.21.09
Flare September 2009
I was so excited when I my new issue of Flare in the mail. First off it’s a big magazine this month. Second, there’s a special on fall fashion. Third, it’s Flare’s 3oth anniversary.
The covergirl is Canada’s own Daria Werbowy. Three covers featuring Daria are included in this edition and an article about her. There’s a ton about the new fashion trends for fall as well as a great piece about the top ten designers of the last thirty years. Flare also includes a couple great looks back over their 30 year history. I didn’t realize Canada didn’t have a national fashion magazine til Flare came along!
Available now at your local newsstand for $3.99
Image: flare.com
08.19.09
Deals of the Week
Shopper’s Drug Mart
Suncare products 25% off
Olay Total Effects or Regenerist skin care products 20% off
Annabelle cosmetics 25% off
Sally Hansen nail enamel or nail treatment 25% off
Quo implements 20% off
Maybelline New York lip or eye products 20% off
Vichy body care products 30% off
Solutions hair appliances 15% off
Revlon implements, nail enamel, and nail treatment 15% off
Almay cosmetics 15% off
Revlon cosmetics 15% off
Physicians Formula cosmetics 20% off
Gosh cosmetics 15% off
Quo cosmetics 20% off
No 7 cosmetics 20% off
Annabelle concealer, foundation, or pressed powder 20% off
Dove invisible solid anti-persperant 2 for $5
Ivory body wash 2 for $9
Olay body wash 2 for $9
Wal Mart
Pantene Pro-V shampoo or conditioner $6
Sally Hansen No-Chip or Salon Formula nail polish $4
Maybelline Volum’Express mascara $5
Aveeno body wash $5.47
Maybelline trio or quad eyeshadow kits $5
Cover Girl Outlast lipcolor $7
Maybelline Pure Foundation $5
Neutrogena Deep Clean Wave $9.98
Clean and Clear Blackhead Eraser $15.96
St Ives facial scrubs, cleansers, or moisturizers $3.27
L’Oreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes mascara $9.96
Rimmel London lip gloss $5
Super Store
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails nail polish $1
Dove deoderant 2 for $4
Secret antiperspirant $2.99
Alberto styling products 2 for $5
Fruictis hair care or styling products $2.99
Ivory body wash $2.99
Venus razors $5.99
Zellers
L’Oreal skin care products $2 off
L’Oreal lipsticks, glosses, and lip liners 20% off
St Ives apricot scrub $3.69
Herbal Essences hair care or styling products $2.89
Maybelline Great Lash mascara $4.99
Cover Girl Wetslicks lip gloss $5.29
Degree Antiperspirant $1.77
London Drugs
Vichy Normaderm skincare $5 off
Gillette Sating Care shave gel $1.99
Neutrogena skincare 20% off
Cetaphil moisturizing lotion or cleanser $12.99
Biore skincare $7.59
Clean & Clear skincare 20% off
Avene skincare 30% off
Maybelline cosmetics Buy 2 get the 3rd free
Revlon cosmetics Save $3 on a minimum $10 purchase
Roc skincare save 30%
Marcelle Essentials skincare 20% off
Tweezerman implements 20% off
Rimmel cosmetics 25% off
L’Oreal Vive Pro shampoo or conditioner $2.69
08.17.09
Chatelaine September 2009
Check out September’s issue of Chatelaine for Canada’s top 100 best beauty products. It’s a must-read! For each category (hairspray, blush, lipstick), there are two picks, a splurge and a save, making it perfect for those of us on a budget. There are a ton of categories covering just about everything beauty related. It’s great to see a Canadian magazine showcase brands and lines that are all available in Canada, and at all price points.
Plus, enter the contest to win all the products featured!
Chatelaine is on newsstands now for $4.
Image: chatelaine.com
08.15.09
Olay Body Wash Plus Body Butter Ribbons
I’ve been using Olay’s Body Wash Plus Body Butter Ribbons for the last few weeks now and have to say that I’m pleasantly surprised with how well it moisturized.
I love body butters – love, love, love them in fact – so when I saw this at the drug store it was definitely calling my name. It leaves my skin feeling clean and moisturized without leaving a filmy feeling. I always seem to get drier skin during the really hot and really cold months so it was great to see it help up when my skin is feeling it’s driest.
You don’t need much on your puff to get a sudsy lather going. The Olay site even suggests using the body wash as a shaving lotion – although I haven’t tried it. The scent is great too – it’s not too overpowering but it definitely smells great.
If you’re in the market for a new body wash and you have dry skin I would recommend giving Olay’s Body Wash Plus Body Butter Ribbons a go.
Available for $6.50 at your local drugstore.
Image: drugstore.com
