For the past few years since I got to try out my first SkinCeuticals products, they've been a skin care brand that I both love to use myself and recommend to people who are looking for real visible results from their skin care, particular those with more mature skin. Recently, I got the chance to try out the SkinCeuticals Anti-Aging Regimen*, which includes two products that I'd never tried before as well as a long time, ride-or-die must have product that I've literally recommended more times than I can even count. I've been using these products consistently for a couple of months now and I'm definitely ready to give some thoughts. 

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Happy Friday! As you read this, I will be tucked in a car in the first chunk of a very, very long drive for a very, very short visit to go to a wedding in Calgary this weekend. I was actually thinking about maybe doing a What's In My Travel Bag kind of a post, but then I decided it just... wouldn't be very helpful because it would just be skincare that I'm testing out right now and very specific makeup choices based on the wedding. However, when I was making my list of what to pack, I was thinking about what I wanted to have on hand, in my purse rather than in my suitcase and it occurred to me that I wanted to do a Featured Five on what I need with me in the car, at hand. 

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Hey guys! In the past year, I've developed a little bit of an obsession with CeraVe, I must say. Their cleansers and creams have become absolute staples for me. I've also been paring down my skin care routine in general, opting for a more streamlined routine that gets everything I need done without ever feeling overwhelming or being too much for my skin, and CeraVe has definitely been a huge part of that. So, of course, I was super excited to try out the CeraVe Ultra Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30*, though I'll have to admit that I was a little bit concerned that it wasn't going to work out for me.

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With longer days and warmer weather on the horizon, I think this is the time of year when a lot of us really start thinking seriously about sun protection. Personally, because I use some pretty strong actives in my skin care that make it more sensitive to UV, I use an SPF every day, but I know it's doubly important as we get into spring and summer because I have significantly more sun exposure. Recently, I've been testing out the new MyChelle Dermaceuticals Sun Protection Products and I definitely think these are worth taking a look at!

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Over the past year, I have to say, sunscreen has really become an important part of not only my skin care routine, but also my self care routine. Because I feel like it's such an important step, and one that not only protects your beauty but also your health, I've started to really want to try more of the different SPF formulas on the market and find what's best for me. Recently, I've had the opportunity to try out a couple of different formulas of Cyberderm - The Sunscreen Company Sun Whip, and I wanted to share my review of them with you guys as well as talk a little bit about the importance of protecting your skin from the sun.

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If you're a regular reader of the blog, you may recall that a couple of months ago I got to go to the launch of the SKiNWISE Dermatology clinic here in Winnipeg, which is now a SkinCeuticals clinic. I was pretty thrilled with everything about the event and look forward to going back to the clinic as a client, but I was also really, really thrilled that I would get to try out a customized skin care routine from SkinCeuticals. SkinCeuticals has been on my radar for ages, but I hadn't gotten the opportunity to try out any of their products yet, so I couldn't wait to get these products onto my skin. I've been using all three of these products consistently for about 8 weeks now and I'm definitely ready to give my full thoughts on them!

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Are you guys getting sick of me telling you just how much you need to wear sunscreen? With a long weekend in front of us, both us Canadians and our American friends, I know a lot of people will be spending some time in the sun this weekend. I know I will be! And with the sun comes the absolute, unquestionable need for sun protection so I wanted to lay out another option that I've been testing out for you guys. I got the opportunity to try out the Coppertone CLEARLY SHEER Sunscreen Spray SPF 30* recently and I wanted to tell you guys my thoughts on it!

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I'm a pretty massive advocate for wearing sun protection whenever you're going to be leaving the house, really, but when you're going to be spending the day outside it's doubly important. Protecting your skin is important for your immediate comfort - I've never met anyone who actually enjoys a sunburn - as well as for the appearance of your skin, since sun damage is incredibly hard to reverse and can prematurely age you. But the more important thing is that it's important for your health. I mean, we all know this by now, so there's no need for a sunscreen soap box.

Instead, check out these sunscreens I've been trying out recently from Alba BOTANICA*!

Anyone else slathering on lip balm like it's going out of style lately? I am. I swear, January in Manitoba rolls around and the whole of the province seems to turn into a vacuum, sucking the moisture out of my skin. How's that for a visual. Anyway, considering the time of year, when I got the opportunity to try Gosling's Original ChopSaver Lip Care*, a natural lip balm that was invented by a trumpet player in his kitchen that has grown to be loved by musicians and non-musicians alike. Pretty cool story, right? Well, I liked it and was eager to try this product out!

 

I had planned on doing this post either later this week or early next week, but my bag came quick this month and I figured it was a bit of a must share! Have I mentioned that I love getting packages in the mail? It's probably my favorite thing of life. I don't even necessarily care what's in the packages, I just want them to come to me. Anyone else? I think that's my favorite thing about subscription boxes and bags, because they just arrive and they're exciting, and I get to open them... And then I get to come here and be a weirdo and state the obvious. Anyway, this month's Ipsy theme is Jetsetter and I think I pretty much get it!
 

Keep reading for a look at what I got and my first impressions!