Cosmetics, Hair and Skin Care

Along with fashion, I will also be talking about cosmetics, hair and skin care, because I believe they all go together. If your outfit is going to look good why not everything else be as well?

Let’s start with skin care. I wash my face every night, though I don't wear makeup everyday, even if I’ve stayed home all day watching an endurance race, and haven’t put makeup on, I still take 5 minutes to do it. Why? Because the air has germs in it, dust, dirt and impurities that touch your face and because fingers have natural oils.

Washing it, toning and using moisturizer gives your skin a chance to breathe and soothes it.

Now, I’m no dermatologist, so I can’t say what will work for your skin, but there are some product lines that I love, and use on a daily basis.

Morning:

Nivea Refreshing Toner

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Neutrogena Healthy Defense Moisturizer SPF 30 (I've also used the 45)

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Evening:

Lacome Bi-Facial Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover

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Lancome Creme Radiance Cream-To-Foam Cleanser

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Nivea Refreshing Toner (As seen above)

Nivea Daily Moisturizer (I love using this at night because it's not heavy)

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I've also used and love the Lancome Tonique Radiance

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A few high-end product I also love are Creme de la Mer Ultra Rich Cream Moisturizer and Creme de la Mer Moisturizing Gel Cream, thanks to Instyle Magazine for their sample card; Lancome Genifique, Lancome Visionnaire and Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector, all of which I've gotten as samples.

Acne Products:

I always get the odd pimple, but I find that using this gets rid of it fast. And it can be used many times repeatedly.

Clean and Clear Spot Treatment. 

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Facial Scrub:

If I could, I'd get facials every 2-4 weeks, unfortunately that's the not case but I do find that this works very well and makes my skin feel soft and smooth. 

Image Credit: Neutrogena

Cosmetics:

L’Oreal Tru Match Lumi Foundation

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Bobbi Brown and MAC eyeshow-various different colours/shades

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

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L'Oreal Voluminous Waterproof Volume Building Mascara

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Maybelline Full n Soft Waterproof Mascara (Unfortunately, this isn't available in Canada anymore)

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Stila Convertable Colour Blush

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Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick

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MAC Penultimate Eye Liner

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Onto hair:

L'Oreal Paris Arginine Resist Shampoo

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L'Oreal Paris Arginine Resist Conditioner

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My hair gets put through a lot. I blow dry and straighten it 3 times a week, and curl it almost every day; but I’m very lucky that even with all that it’s still very healthy. Thanks to amazing treatments and serums.

L’Oreal Paris Total Repair 5

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Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment.

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Skin:

It's incredibly important to keep your skin moisturized, especially in the winter when it's so drying. 

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Nail Polish:

Having worked in the beauty industry for 4.5 years, I started using OPI and Essie. Both of which I love.

My favourite colours are:

OPI-Big Apple Red, It’s A Girl, Suzi Says Da, Give Me Moore, Russian Navy

Essie-Chinchilly, Merino Cool, Lacquered up, Midnight Cami, Mademoiselle

I also use the OPI Natural Nail Strengthener and Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat.

It's also important to have a pair of sharp tweezers and good makeup brushes. You don't need pricey or a lot of them, just the right ones.

Along with these products, I always love trying new ones (even if they don't work out). I could spend hours in Sephora and the Holt Renfrew Beauty/Cosmetics Department looking and would buy everything if I could!

But as always, use the products that work best for you and your skin. Though if you see something that interests you, don’t be afraid to try it as you may love it!