Favourite Sunscreens!

Hiya! Before the sun disappears...I figured I should do this post! As some of you might know, I have very fair skin. It burns easily and over the past two years I have become a bit of a sunscreen junkie. I love finding the best stuff for my skin type and of course sun protection.

Here are the the products I've used for most of the summer!

 Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face spf 45

Clinique Sun Broad Spectrum spf 40

Coppertone Sunscreen Lotion spf 30

Biotherm Lait Solaire spf 30

What all of these products have in common is  how good they feel on my skin. Most people associate sunscreen with being a nuisance to apply, feeling greasy or slimy etc. All of these dry to a matte finish (except coppertone) and leave skin feeling normal. They don't clog pores or cause acne! They do help prevent age spots, wrinkles and skin cancer. What's not to love? The prices on these range from $10-$25. Because I slather this on so frequently I try to buy cheaper products that are still effective. Have you tried any of these? What is your favourite sunscreen?

July Favourites!

1. Sephora Makeup Bag: I've been doing a lot of traveling back and forth from city to cottage this month. This makeup bag is the perfect size! It holds everything I need for a couple nights use and it looks cute too. ^.^
2. Urban Decay De-Slick: With all this hot and humid weather I've needed to use a little extra "umph" to get my makeup to stay in place. This works wonderfully. Just don't get it in your mouth, I had a bit left over on my lips and it did not taste good. I've done a full review of this product, if you want to read it click here. 
3. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Sunscreen: This is everything you want in a sunscreen-lightweight, great protection, no scent, not oily, absorbs quickly! I've been using it almost everyday since May. I even carry it in my purse incase I need to re-apply. One of the best features is the fact that it can be used either underneath or over makeup!
4. Makeup Forever HD Foundation: Not quite sure why, but I've been sticking to liquid foundation almost all year. I dip into a bunch of different foundations but I've been using this one consistently. I think since I travelled a lot in July it was easy for me to pack a no-fuss foundation that doesn't require sponges, brushes, setting powder or primer. Sure, you could use all those products to create better coverage, but personally I prefer to just use my fingers!
5. Nars Blush in Luster: This product warms up my face :) It has a bit of shimmer and creates a lightly bronzed effect. This blush also has the standard Nars packaging, you can never go wrong there. I did a review not too long ago... click here to read it!
6. Philosophy Full Thickening Mousse: I don't want to ramble too much so click here for a review. I will say that as someone who doesn't like to do much hair maintenance, this product effortlessly helps me get more volume and gives my hair more body!
7. OPI Red My Fortune Cookie: This colour has been on my toes for most of the summer. It is very bright and the formula gives an opaque and shiny finish.
8. Formula 10.0.6 Deep Down Detox Mask: I included this in a skin care haul and never updated you on it. Sorry >.< I've been using the mask about 1-2 times per week and LOVE it. It makes my skin feel reenergized while pulling out all grime left over from cleansing. I have never used of or even heard of this brand before. So if you have any experience with it, or want to recommend more products to me, please let me know in the comments.
9. Boscia Oil Free Daily Hydration: This has been part of my daily skincare routine since October, I don't know why I haven't featured it on the blog yet and if you are interested I can do a more extensive review:) This is a very no-frills product. Packaging, scent, texture, function...there are no gimmicks or false claims. This moisturizer does one thing well and that is hydrating oily skin. Sometimes people with oily skin think they don't need to moisturize. But they NEED to even more because their cells are producing more oil, by adding it yourself tells your skin "Okay, thanks for this excessive amount of moisture but you can ease up now" I wouldn't recommend this to people with dry skin but it has certainly worked beautifully for my combination skin. 

What have your favourites been this month?

If you have done a July Favourites post, please leave the URL in the comments below-I would love to check it out! :)

June Empties!

Clinique Moisture Surge: Extremely hydrating, doesn't clog pores or irritate my skin. Works well under makeup in the morning, at night or as a 5 minute moisture mask. Downside is the packaging, jars are unsanitary. Repurchase? Yes, or I will wait to get more deluxe sample sizes that come in the more hygienic tube.


Lancome Creme Radiance Cleanser: Lasted 6 months! A little goes a long way with this product. Smells good, formula really cleans skin. Downside is the price (over $40) yikes! Repurchase? Not right now as I have been loving my Cetaphil cleanser.


Sephora by OPI Nail Polish Remover: Gentle but powerful! Removes the glittery-ist of nail polishes. Not much else I can say besides I like the sleek look of the bottle. Repurchase? Again, no because of price. The drugstore nail polish remover is just as good.


Neutrogena Sport Face Spf 70+: Loved this product. Seriously protected my skin and didn't smell like your traditional sunscreen. Despite being a think cream it was absorbed relatively quickly. Repurchase? I bought this in America and haven't found it yet in Canada..


I know I don't have very many to share, and truth be told, I don't go through many products :P
Let me know what you think and maybe I'll keep doing "empties" posts! Hope you're having a good weekend, is anyone celebrating Canada Day??


xx Veronica

A Little Lipstick & A Skincare Complaint

This is from the Chanel Rouge Coco line that came out last year. As you can see the shade is slightly coral and has a bit of shimmer. It looks good on the lips (in my opinion) although I usually just bring it over for spring/summer!

In the third picture down you can see how natural looking the colour is. Sort of a better version of my lips. I actually like this more than MAC's Hue because the hint of coral adds some warmth to my pale complexion.

Other bonuses include...

It doesn't dry out my lips, packaging is très chic, smells nice :)

Downsides...

The staying power is just mediocre. 

Now for an all-out rant!
These Neutrogena All-In-One wipes are the biggest let down ever! They broke out my skin in areas where I never usually get acne. 


If I pay $6 for 7 wipes they better work well. But there was nothing redeeming about these. The Ponds brand is actually just as effective at removing makeup and at half the price. Maybe my expectations were just too high, but I won't be buying these again. Sorry Neutrogena :/


What cleansing wipes would you recommend (if I dare to purchase another after this ordeal)?

I know this post was pretty random but I hope you enjoyed reading it! Please feel free to leave questions/comments I love receiving them and will respond to every one :)


xx Veronica