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OMG I forgot what day it was, so forgot to post empties. It’s Monday today, in case you’ve forgotten too, but hey, I had brunch plans this morning and even set an alarm to get myself out bed in time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Happy Boxing Day, if you celebrate 😬. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The highlights: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @moogoo lip balm and body cream. This was my favourite find of 2021 and I enjoyed it this year too. The lip balms aren’t sweetened and are very waxy so they stay on your lips. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @colorwow Dreamcoat. I used this before blow drying or straightening and I won’t ever be without it again. Honestly, it’s so good that I’ve already bought a full-size bottle. It makes your hair so smooth and frizz free and it STAYS that way which is the best part. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @amika purple conditioner - I had this at the pool twice a week and I feel like my hair still looks pretty orange but I’m getting it done in a week so watch out. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @boscia exfoliant. Foamy and lovely. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @fentyskin Fat Water. Kind of a cool essence that you pat into your skin for extra hydration. I used it out of the shower because Calgary air is notoriously dry. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #empties #skincareempties #skincarereviews #boscia #amika #fentyskin #skincarecanada #skincareblogger #moogoo #australianskincare #colorwow #dreamcoat #emptiesofthemonth (at Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmpqKMOPMAJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I shared that I received a restock of my favourite vitamin C - Boscia's Vitamin C Serum with Caviar Lime Booster. This is my favourite vitamin C for a few reasons: - the texture is watery. This means no pilling and quick absorption. - ethyl-ascorbic acid, stays stable for a longer time - packaging is not a dropper bottle which is prone to contamination and seems to let air in more quickly. - 10% concentration of vitamin C. Enough to make a difference in pigmentation over a long period of time, but not too much to feel stingy on my skin. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But this isn't the only Boscia product in my rotation. I'm also using the Makeup-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil as my first cleanse, and the Thermal Black Charcoal Cleanser as my second step at night time. It's foaming and washes everything off. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Papaya and Pomegranate Enzyme Exfoliating Body Scrub and the Peptide Youth-Restore Firming Body Serum. No, the serum hasn't made my body more firm but it absorbs quickly and leaves my skin super soft. It actually has niacinamide and peptides in it so that you can apply some of the same ingredients you apply on your face, to the skin on your body. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Also, the Cica Soothing Universal Cream is what goes in my gym bag, because you can use it anywhere, at any time, and it's a soothing multi-purpose moisturizer. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They're all available at Shoppers Drug Mart or on Amazon. PR. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #fridayselfies #boscia #vitamincserum #skincarereviews #skincarecanada #selfiefriday #bosciaskincare @blendprcom #skincareroutines https://www.instagram.com/p/ClHAnd8pKI0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A few things for back to school if you have someone who fits that description in your life, but also these are just good options for when life gets busier. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Boscia All-over Body Deodorant is an interesting new option to the deodorant category in general, because it's meant to be applied to stinky parts of your body and not just to your underarms. I find this to be better than those body sprays because you're not scenting the whole room with this, and it sticks pretty close to your body. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Alterna Meltaway No-Rinse Micellar Cleanser. This definitely not a cleanser but think of it as a refresher for all your hair, not just your roots. I like that it has a powdery finish but it doesn't seem to build-up or mess up your style. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Neutrogena Stubborn Acne AM Treatment. With 2.5% Benzyol Peroxide, this isn't too drying but my tip is to use it as a makeup primer because it really does a great job at keeping grease at bay. Just use a tiny amount - like a drop, and before your sunscreen. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #neutrogenacanada #boscia #alterna #alternacanada #skincarecanada #skincarereviews #canadianbeautyblogger @blendprcom #backtoschool2022 #skincare2022 #canadianbeauty #canadianblogger #canadianbloggers https://www.instagram.com/p/CjodB6Mphc4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A new(ish) skincare routine. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ No crazy changes, but I figured I'd show what's replacing some of my empties. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The cleanser is from @boscia, pretty basic in that it's foaming and washes clean. This cleanser also has a fresh herbaceous scent, maybe some rosemary in there and it really reminds me of something I’d find at Aveda. I always love a pump because I feel like it's less messy. I don't even pick the bottle up when I put the cleanser into my hands. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ New @charlottetilbury Glow Toner which has an exfoliant and niacminamide in it. Niacinamide is the 3rd ingredient here, so I think that's the ingredient that's going to make a difference. I love it for minimizing break-outs caused by oily skin, and it is supposed to be brightening as well. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My @trinnylondon moisturizer also has niacinamide in it. This is one of 2 new moisturizers launched by the brand, and the other one focuses on peptides. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I really like it when brands include active ingredients in products that can otherwise be boring, like moisturizer or sunscreen. A superior formula will offer more, like antioxidants, peptides, niacinamide, at amounts enough to make a difference on your skin. It might feel like you're paying more for the formula, but actually, if it might be replacing something in your routine there by saving you money. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you're ever torn between what to get, then that's something to consider. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you tried any of these brands? Do you have any favourites from them? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ PR ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #skincarecanada #skincarereviews #skincareblog #skincareblogger #boscia #trinnylondon #charlottetilbury #glowtoner #skincareroutine #morningskincareroutine #niaciniamide https://www.instagram.com/p/ChaEgjNLcRC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Creamy dreamy @boscia Tsubaki Swirl moisturizer. Part gel and part cream, moisturizing but with a matte finish. Summer staple. Perfect for mixing with foundation or concealer for light but there coverage. I mixed with my Charlotte Tilbury foundation but a concealer would work too. PR. #texturetuesdays #texturetuesday #textureshots #skincarecanada #boscia #canadianbeautyblogger #skincarereviews #tsubaki https://www.instagram.com/p/ChUj4KirM_O/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Boscia Sake Bright White Mask is a peel off mask formulated with sake that works to visibly even skin tone and reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation while giving skin a brighter glow. Key Ingredients: - Sake (Rice Ferment Filtrate) is rich in vitamins and minerals, increases skin hydration and brightens the skin - Sea Fern Algae Extract is an anti-inflammatory that reduces melanin production to minimize age spots/ hyperpigmentation - Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an anti-inflammatory with antibacterial/astringent properties making it beneficial for acne prone skin and aids in hydration - Jojoba Seed Extract soothes/moisturizes skin Texture/Scent: - Thick, gooey paste. Fragrance free. This was gifted to me by a friend as I don’t tend to enjoy peel off masks. Peel off masks tend to cause a loss of elasticity over time by the constant pulling your skin down and out to peel. After my first attempt of peeling it off being a disaster I started using as a wash off mask for cleaning out pores. Instructions tell you to apply a thin layer but it was near impossible to peel off and quite painful in trying. It did help clean out my pores and it left me with a brighter complexion for a nice glow under my tinted moisturizer. My skin always felt smooth and soft after each use. You get 2.8 ounces for around $38, which is pricey considering you have to use quite a bit. I ended up getting 4 uses in total of the tube. This mask will give your skin a quick pick up, but no long term benefits. If you have congested or acne prone skin I say it may be worth the try for just the cleaning of pores but there are better masks in the market that are more affordable. PROS: ✅ Cruelty Free and Vegan ✅ Contains no artificial fragrance ✅ Doesn’t dry skin out ✅ Gives you a brighter complexion ✅ Leaves skin feeling silky soft and smooth ✅ Minimizes pores CONS: ❌ No long term benefits ❌ Have to use quite a bit to be able to peel off ❌ Difficult to peel off #boscia #bosciaskincare #skincare #bosciasake #peeloffmask #brighterskin #bosciasakebrightwhitemask #skincaremask #ricefermentfiltrate #jojobaseedextract #pores #CamelliaSinensisLeafExtract https://www.instagram.com/p/CeRisHSpn0N/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We've got face care, scalp care, and now body care is the latest frontier... especially for the summer. I've posted before about using retinoids, vitamin C, and acids on my body (seriously, a glycolic acid body cream can give you the softest smoothest skin ever), and I've heard skincare experts say that you should apply your face care routine all the way down to your... well as low as you want, actually. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And now Boscia body care is here. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Body cleanser, body serum, and body cream. They all smell amazing, herbal and fresh, so I’m enjoying using them. Both the serum and the body cream are light and absorb easily, so you can apply them and get dressed. The Cica Soothing Universal Cream is light enough that you can even use it on your face, so I love throwing it in my swimming bag because then I just have to take one lotion out. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can find these wherever Boscia products are found. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ PR. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #skincarecanada #boscia #cica #skincarereviews #skincareritual #bosciaskincare #bodycareproducts #skincaretrends #skincaretreatments https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd8SMrZrH7j/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=