With this winter being sort of all over the place and my skin being in a pretty weird place coming into it after several months of 2020 exhaustion having trimmed down my skin routine to the bare minimum, I was absolutely DYING to try out these two products from the VICHY Liftactiv Supreme line - and so was my skin. Winter on the prairies is pretty rough on most people's skin, I think, and as I get older I'm definitely noticing more and more impact to how my skin behaves as the weather gets colder and drier, so these two products with their focus on a hydration and moisture to bring back that youthful bounce were definitely appealing!

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Dr. Belmeur is one of those skin care brands that has been on my radar for quite a while now, one I've definitely been interested in trying out, but just hadn't gotten around to yet. So, obviously, I was super excited when I found out that some of their products are included in the AVON x THEFACESHOP collaboration. I've been trying out a couple of the products for the past several weeks now and I'm a little bit in love, so I'm super excited to share them with you guys!

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The most exciting thing for me about Avon teaming up with THEFACESHOP to bring their customers KBeauty products is definitely the skin care aspect of it and I was super excited when I got the chance to try out the Mango Seed Moisturizing Butter* and the Mango Seed Radiant Moisturizing Oil*. I've had incredibly good luck with THEFACESHOP skin care in the past and winter was the absolute perfect time to put these two moisturizers to the test on skin that really needed that boost of moisture and protection.

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I don't know about you, but for me summer is a time when I can be a little bit more devil-may-care about my skin care because the warmer weather and the higher humidity tends to be great for my skin type. However, as the seasons change and we find the temperatures dropping and the weather getting a little bit more unpredictable, I know that my skin tends to go through a bit of a period of chaos, especially the skin on my body that has been a little bit neglected and left to its own devices all summer. I like to think I'm pretty good at caring for the skin everywhere other than my face than I used to be, but I started noticing that I use both lotion and cream in different ways at different times, so I thought now was a good time to get into the difference between lotion and cream and how to choose the right product for your needs. 

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The list of products that I want to try out is... really long, I'll admit, but there are some products on that list that I've heard such amazing things about that I just absolutely have to try them out. The CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion* is absolutely on that list. CeraVe has become an absolute go to for me in my everyday skin care routine and this is by far one of their products that I've heard the most positive things about. While it may not be the sexiest product, it's one product that I've heard overwhelmingly positive things about to the point that I really do think it's one of those cult products in the making. I don't need sexy or promises of the moon in my skin care routine, I need products that work, so I reached out and got the opportunity to finally try it out for myself. 

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I have to admit that I slept on the It Cosmetics Secret Sauce Anti-Aging Moisturizer*. When I initially tried it, I think my skin must have been in a weird place because I wasn't really wowed by it, but recently as I've been getting back into skin care hard I reached for it again and I've kind of fallen in love. I think sometimes it's really good to lay off a product that didn't really do it for you initially and then come back to it later to see if it really gets the job done for you. Anyway, this is definitely a product that I'm kicking myself for sleeping on, so let's talk about it!

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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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When I first started reading about French brand Roger & Gallet when they announced their partnership with Sephora.ca, I was really, really interested. With skin care products like a Beauty Vinegar and Legendary Fluid, a wide range of fragrance and body care products, and over 150 years making beauty products I was convinced that I needed to try some of this stuff out. The first product I have here to tell you guys about the is the Roger & Gallet Le Soin Aura Mirabilis Legendary Cream*, which promises to help even skin tone and made your skin look radiant.

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Sometimes I think that the products from The Ordinary can be a little bit confusing for those of us who aren't entirely familiar with all of the ingredients that they sell. Personally, I actually like that because it forces me to look into the ingredients and see if they might be a good fit for my skin type, but I know that it could definitely be confusing for people who aren't really interested in going that deep with it. That's actually why I decided to do this review - because of all of the products, I feel like The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA might be the most confusing for people.

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I was so impressed with the first facial milk moisturizer that I tried that when I decided to spend some of my Jules with my Julep subscription I just couldn't resist trying out their What Your Skin Needs Restorative Facial Milk. It looked quite similar to the one that I had already tried and I was really, really excited to try it. Of course, I wanted to wait until the weather got cold because I really wanted to put this product to the test on my driest possible skin. Since winter here in Winnipeg has officially turned brutal in the past few weeks, I've been putting this to the test consistently and I'm definitely ready to give you guys my review!

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Admittedly, I'm a bit of a skin care geek these days. Likely, this is because as I learn more and more when it comes to taking care of my skin, both in theory and in reality what's best for my personal skin type and needs, I see genuine improvement in my skin. Recently, MyChelle Dermaceuticals moved into the Canadian market and I had the opportunity to try out a few of their products - and I have to tell you guys that I am SUPER impressed overall with everything that I tried, which is rare for me as I get more and more aware of exactly what works for my skin and more picky as a result.

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If you've read this blog for a while, you know that one of my personal biggest skin care concerns is maintaining hydration. Particularly in the colder months, my skin tends to get quite dry if I'm not careful to really make sure that I'm using products that deeply hydrate my skin, which leads to a whole host of other issues such as sensitivity and discomfort. Recently, as a member of Glamsense, I got the opportunity to test out the new Lise Watier Hydraforce Hydra-Protective Comforting Creme*, and they even sent along a really cool gadget that you can use to test the moisture levels in your skin.

I am a huge fan of supporting Canadian brands, because I feel like there's an emerging beauty industry coming out of Canada that doesn't necessarily get enough attention. When I got the opportunity to try a luxury skin care brand out of Vancouver that was developed by a dermatologist with 30 years of experience in the field, I was more than excited to give it a try. I had the opportunity to try two products - the Foaming Gel Cleanser* and the Daily Moisturizing Cream* and I've given them a significant testing period and I'm ready to let you guys know what I thought of them!

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You guys will already know, if you've checked out my 2015 Skin Care Favorites, that I'm a huge fan of the Idéalia line from VICHY. Last year I got the chance to try out the Idéalia Life Serum and the Idéalia Skin Sleep, and both have become favorites of mine pretty quicky. I feel like the line works very well for where I am with my skin right now. As you guys know, I'm in my 30s and dealing with all of the things that a lot of women in their 30s are dealing with, and this line works very beautifully for my skin. So, of course, when I got the chance to try out the new VICHY Idéalia Day Cream*, I was more than excited to get it on my skin and see how it worked out. I feel like this is also the perfect time of year to really test out moisturizers, since my skin definitely leans dry at this time of year.

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Over the past year or so, I've been really impressed with everything I've tried from VICHY- a brand that I'd never actually paid that much mind to in the past. About 6 months ago, you may remember that I reviewed the VICHY IDÉALIA Life Serum & Skin Sleep*, and more recently I've fallen a little bit in love with a couple of other products that I plan on reviewing in the future. You could definitely say that VICHY is officially on my radar in a big way now. So when I had the chance to try out the new VICHY AQUALIA THERMAL Extra Sensitive Soothing Ultra Calming Care*, a deep hydrating lotion for dry, very dry, and sensitive skin, I was completely in and excited to try it out. This is the time of year when my skin is quite dry and, as a direct result, much more sensitive than the rest of the year, so this product sounded right up my alley.

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To be really honest, skin care has become probably the most significant part of my entire beauty routine - especially since starting this blog. I've had the chance to try out a lot of products and I'm consistently working on figuring out which products work the best for my skin. Recently, I had the opportunity to try out the Clean & Clear Pore Perfect Routine*. To be honest, I was really skeptical at first because I'd always thought of Clean & Clear as a line of skin care that was more targeted for teenage skin issues. In fact, when I was a teenager I actually did use Clean & Clear and I remember really liking it, but it had been years since I had tried anything from the brand. I have normal to dry 30something skin and I definitely struggle with clogged pores more than anything. It's really only been in the past few years that clogged pores have really been a problem for me, I used to get active breakouts more when my skin was a little more oily, and I've  been really actively searching for a routine that will combat that. I've been using this line consistently in my skin care routine for a couple of weeks and I'm ready to give you my thoughts!

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You guys know how much I love Korean skin care. I swear, now that I'm not getting my Memebox fix anymore, I head to my favorite K-Beauty websites about once a week to pretend shop. In fact, last week when I was leaving Toronto, I was feeling a lot of anxiety about leaving and so I was virtual shopping on my phone in the airport as we waited for our flight. And speaking of my trip to Toronto, on the short list of places I absolutely needed to shop was THEFACESHOP. I've been using products from THEFACESHOP since the very beginning of my foray into Korean beauty and I feel like they're a consistently good brand when it comes to skin care. Recently, I was sent 3 products from their Chia Seed skincare line to test out and I'm ready to give you guys my thoughts!

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I'm in my 30s now and I pretty much mourn the skin of my early 20s every time I let myself think about it. As we age we start to see the subtle ways that our skin changes and just doesn't bounce back the way that it used to, we see fine lines and texture imperfections more noticeably than we used to and some of us (about 80% of us actually) still suffer from the breakouts we were convinced as teenagers that we'd grow out of. Because of all of these things, I think this is really the point for most of us when we really start thinking seriously about skin care if we haven't started already. My particular skin issues tend to be hormonal breakouts as well as clogged and enlarged pores. I also have some acne scars and hyper-pigmentation, both of which are things that I tend to be quite insecure about. I'm consistently on the hunt for the perfect routine to give me the best skin I can have, so I was excited to try out these products from Miracle 10 that I won in a blog giveaway over at Lipstick And Laura. (Thanks again, Laura!)

I feel like I've given these a really solid testing period by now and am ready to give you my thoughts on all of the products. Miracle 10 promises to offer results in 10 Hours, 10 Days, and 10 Weeks, and I feel like I can definitely give my thoughts on the 10 Hours and 10 Days promises at this point. Keep reading for a look at the products included in this collection as well as my experiences and thoughts on each of them.

In  my last Memebox unboxing, I spoke briefly to the fact that Memebox is no longer shipping internationally. Since, being Canadian, I won't be able to get anymore Memeboxes, this will be my second to last unboxing. I'm still pretty bummed about this fact, but my wallet is definitely rejoicing. And, I have to say, my boyfriend probably is too because the overload of products that I have building up is possible driving him a little crazy. Still, I love K-Beauty products and I'm sure I'll continue to order them from other sources. I might do a list in future of different resources that I've used to order K-Beauty products as well as ones that I've heard good things about in the past but haven't gotten around to trying. There are some really great sites out there that have really affordable prices and good selection. For now, though, it's all about this Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize box!

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