New + Improved Marcelle Cosmetics Hydrating and Foaming Cleansers

Never underestimate the power of a good cleanse! 💦

Canadian brand Marcelle Cosmetics' new and improved jumbo-sized cleansers are the perfect first step towards healthy, happy skin. These gentle yet effective cleansers are packed full of skin-loving ingredients. They cleanse and prep your skin for your other skincare and will have your skin looking and feeling it's best in no time! Always gentle, Marcelle's cleansers are suitable for all skin types, ages, and genders. 

Keep scrolling to read on and see which one is right for you...

💧 Hydrating Cream Cleanser 500ml - for normal to dry skin types. Hydrating, non-foaming, gentle cleanser. Key ingredients are hyaluronic and glycerin.

💧 Foaming Gel Cleanser 500ml- for normal to combination skin types. Washes away dirt and excess sebum. Key ingredients are stabilized vitamin C, E, and niacinamide

A few benefits of a good cleanse:

• Removes makeup, oil, dirt, pollution
• keeps pores clean and prevents breakouts
• Enhances absorption of skincare products 
• Improves skin texture

Before photo

I've really been enjoying both cleansers. They clean my skin thoroughly without stripping it. All traces of makeup are removed, even stubborn mascara! My skin feels soft and smooth, and appears clearer. I also appreciate that they are fragrance-free, and I love the convenient pump. When my skin is feeling a little drier, I reach for the Hydrating Cream Cleanser. 

After photo

These products are:

✅️ Canadian

✅️ Hypoallergenic

✅️ Vegan

✅️ Clean

✅️ Dermatologist tested 

✅️ Affordable 

Both cleansers work so well. Marcelle really knocked it out of the park with these fabulous cleansers!

Regular Retail $19.95 for 500ML

Available online at Marcelle.com and at most drugstores.

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Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Clearing Serum Review

I've been thoroughly enjoying Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Clearing Serum. I've been using it for a couple of weeks and I'm already experiencing great results!

This product is a powerful, dermatologist-developed serum suitable for all skin tones that targets hyperpigmentation. The advanced formula combines both brightening and soothing actives.

About:

Brightening Ingredients:

• U​P302: Clinique’s proprietary brightening molecule has both antioxidant and brightening benefits.

• Vitamin C​: Visibly reduces dark spots and helps skin look more even.

• Pure niacinamide: Reduces discoloration.

• Salicylic acid: Sloughs off the uppermost layers of the skin, revealing more even-looking skin.

• Glucosamine: Encourages exfoliation of surface discoloration. 

Soothing Ingredients: 

• Licorice extract: Calms skin by reducing skin irritation that could lead to dark spots.

• Gyokuro: Stops irritation that can lead to dark spots. 

The sleek bottle comes with a hygienic pump applicator. It only takes one to two pumps to cover my face and neck. It has a nice slip to it and feels so soothing on application. I like to apply it to damp skin for better absorption, and I can also use less product this way.

I've been using it for over 2 weeks now and I'm already having great results! I use it both AM and PM, before my moisturizers. I love how quickly it absorbs into my skin. I find it very soothing and I love that it's fragrance-free! Over these past 2 weeks, I've noticed that my skin appears brighter, clearer, dark spots have lightened, and my skin even seems firmer. It works well with all of my other skincare and layers well under my moisturizer and makeup.

I'm so excited about my results this far, and can't wait to see my results after continued use.

If you are interested in lightening up any dark spots and looking for brighter, clearer skin, I definitely recommend adding this serum to your skincare routine. It really does work, and I found it worked quite quickly.

This product is Dermatologist tested,  Non-acnegenic, and Allergy tested. 100% fragrance free.

Available at Sephora.ca. 30ml / $85CAD

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I received this product for free from Topbox Marketing for testing and review purposes. All opinions are my own.

Marcelle Cosmetics Cheek Loving Cheek and Lip Multi Sticks Review With Swatches

#ad Canadian Brand Marcelle Cosmetics' new Cheek Loving Cheek and Lip Multi-Sticks have definitely been giving me a huge Summer Glow Up! 🌞 

I've been using them for over a month, and they have now become a part of my daily makeup routine. They are perfect for a quick and easy makeup look. With these Multi Sticks, I can quickly do my cheeks and lips, add Marcelle's Lash Loving Mascara, and I'm out the door! I love to apply them with a dense synthetic makeup brush. They blend like a dream onto my cheeks, and I like to pat the product onto my lips using my fingers. They are buildable and have excellent staying power.

There are 2 lighter shades, which include a light coral (Gently Coral) and a highlighter shade (Perfectly Nude). My favourites are the 2 darker shades; Classically Rose which is a deeper shade, and the Lusciously Berry, which is also a deeper shade but more sheer and glowy. The 2 darker shades give me that flushed, healthy-looking summer glow that I love right now. I like to blend those shades across my cheeks and nose and even blend it up into my temples. This look is having a moment right now, and I'm here for it 🙌. I often pat some of the highlight shade onto the tops of my cheeks and brow bone. You can really have fun mixing and matching these shades!

I can honestly say these are the best cream cheek and lip products that I've used, even compared to high-end ones that I've used. They are perfect for my aging skin and give me a more youthful appearance. I am really enjoying using these and love the looks that I achieve!  

They contain skin-loving ingredients like sweet almond oil, vitamin E, and meadowfoam seed oil.

These products are paraben-free, hypoallergenic, cruelty-free, dermatologist tested, vegan, and won't clog your pores. 

The price is right, and I can already tell that one tube will last forever.

Which shade is your favourite? 

Available on Marcelle.com, Amazon Canada, Walmart, and most major drugstores.

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Clinique Pop Lip and Cheek Oil in Black Honey Review and Swatch

Clinique knocked it out of the park with their new Clinique Pop Lip and Cheek Oil in their infamous shade Black Honey (also available in Pink Honey).

The hydrating formula helps condition lips with a nourishing blend of oils: safflower oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, sunflower seed oil, and castor oil.

I'm so glad that this iconic lip shade is now available in a lip and cheek oil. I find it to be very hydrating for my dehydrated lips, making them appear smoother, hydrated, and more youthful. It also adds the perfect hint of tint to my lips and cheeks. It's a beautiful, sheer, plummy brown shade that would suit many skin tones.

                Above: Single-layer swatch

I've been wearing it daily on my lips and occasionally on my cheeks when I'm in a hurry. It really is the perfect shade for any occasion. It's easy to take on the go, and the doe foot applicator makes it easy to apply to both cheeks and lips. I love that it's not sticky at all, and the thin formula will make it go far.

I'm truly loving this! It's the perfect everyday shade that keeps my lips hydrated. If you're a fan of Clinique's original Black Honey lip products, you'll probably love this too! 💋

This product is allergy tested. 100% fragrance free!

Available on Amazon.com - 7ml/ $27USD

                                                        

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All-Natural, Customized Skincare with French Bergamot | DIY Essential Oils

If you love the idea of all-natural, customized skincare that is made to order specifically for your skin type, I think you'll love the brand, French Bergamot!

I absolutely love their concept. I used to try and DIY my own skincare but it was time-consuming and expensive.  French Bergamot does all the work for you! Just share your skincare needs and they will customize a formula to suit your needs. And everything is all-natural, alcohol-free, and cruelty-free.

Based on my skin type, French Bergamot recommended the Rich Cream Bundle, which is great for my aging and dehydrated skin.

Everything comes beautifully packaged with everything you'll need to create your own custom blend.

The Rich Cream Bundle that I received includes everything shown here; The Base Face Cream, Argan Oil, Calendula Extract, Rose Essential Oil, plus a whisk to easily blend everything together.

The instructions are included with your order. It's super simple and also fun to choose or create your own personalized formula, then simply mix at home.

There are hundreds of ideas on their website. Below are some of the ways that you can select your own custom blend.

Customize your own face cream in 3 easy steps:

• Select your base cream
• Choose your actives
• Choose your essential oil or natural fragrance

There are also 4 DIY bundles to choose from if you don't want to select your own actives and essential oils. These are based on skin type as well. 

You can choose from:

• Calming Cream Bundle
• Blemish Cream Bundle
• Rich Cream Bundle
• Plumping Cream Bundle

You can also shop by category on their website and create your very own personalized DIY skincare to make at home. I also love the DIY recipes they have on their website. It's a great way to get some ideas. There is everything from lip repair masks, to eye creams, and neck tightening creams!

I'm so happy with the Rich Cream bundle that I received. It's perfect for my combo, dehydrated, and aging skin. It's also suitable for those with fine lines, wrinkles, dullness, dry skin, irritated skin, and loss of firmness and elasticity. 

I find it very soothing on my skin. It's the perfect blend of ingredients for my dehydrated skin and leaves it soft, hydrated, and smooth. 💆‍♀️

French Bergamot currently ships to the USA and Canada. 

Check them out here: French Bergamot - Clean, Ethical and Customizable Skincare.

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PR samples were kindly gifted for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Holiday Gift Guide + Stocking Stuffer Ideas

The holiday season is upon us, within no time, Christmas will be here! Many of us are doing our shopping online this year for obvious reasons (thanks, Covid). If you are a last minute shopper like me, hopefully you'll find these gift ideas helpful. From stocking stuffers, to gifts under the tree, Secret Santa Swaps, host/hostess gifts, there is something here for everyone!

Heat Holders® hat and socks featured here are incredibly soft, warm and cozy!  Literally, the softest thing I've ever felt.

Heat Holders are internationally recognized as the world’s warmest socks! They're over 7x warmer than regular cotton socks and 3x warmer than ordinary thermal socks. Heat Holders® are specially developed with cashmere-like acrylic yarn which provides high performance insulation against the cold with superior moisture breathing abilities.

This hat is super soft and warm... you have to feel it to believe it! There are hats for the whole family at Heat Holders.

Heat Holders also carry gloves, blankets, and other products for the whole family that are designed to keep them cozy and toasty warm all winter long! 🔥

  

Heat Holders is known for their ultra warm socks. There are many different socks to choose from for him and her.

Heat Holder Socks for Her $12.99 (sale price)

Heat Holder Socks for Him $15.99

Heat Holders Beanie / Hat $15

For more information, and to browse the entire Heat Holders® collection visit www.heatholders.com

As seen on Shark Tank! The Comfy takes cozy to a whole other level! It's the blanket you can wear. With all the time we're spending at home these days, why not stay super warm and snuggly! The Comfy has a sherpa lining and a cozy hood too, so you can stay warm and even save on your energy bills by getting one for every family member. It's a #1 best seller for a reason!

Available for both adults and kids.

The Comfy is Available on Amazon for Kids and Adults (prices vary).

Have a fragrance lover in your life? So.. Fragrance body mists has a scent for everyone! Ever since I discovered this brand, I choose them over perfumes as these aren't overpowering, and therefore don't cause headaches for me that traditional perfumes often can. I find a lot of other body mists just smell like alcohol after a few minutes, not with these beauties! You get the beautiful notes of each fragrance without the alcohol smell.

Available at ShopHali.com and select local drugstores.

For the blonde or silver haired beauty in your life, Provoke Touch of Silver makes THE best purple shampoo and conditioner to take care of blonde and silver hair. Not only do these tone the hair to keep unwanted brassy tones at bay, they also help to repair the hair! This brand quickly became my favourite purple shampoo and conditioner after trying them out years ago, and I have tried a ton of different ones, I find these the best.

They also have formulas for brunettes.

Available on Amazon and select local drug stores.

Lashes and brows have been all the rage for years now, and even more so now that we are wearing masks so our eyes become the focal point. BeautyLash Tinting Kit for Eyebrows and Eyelashes is the perfect gift for the lash and brow lover in your life. It's quick and easy to use. Tints lashes and brows in only 3 minutes. A complete kit ready to use with 8 applications. Covers grey, gentle natural ingredients, developed specially for eye area. Lasts up to 6 weeks. Smudge and waterproof, too!

Available online and at select drug stores.

Flexitol Heel Magic REALLY is magic! It's the simplest, easiest way to soft, beautiful feet, it's the perfect lazy person's pedicure. I've gone through several of these. My man actually took my "backup" and I took it back. lol. So, yes, I have to get him one, too!

To use, simply twist the product up, swipe across dry, cracked heels, apply socks, go to bed, and wake up to softer feet. Use as needed for a quick and easy pedicure. 

Available online and at select drugstores.

Splat Naturals Semi-Permanent Hair Dye is perfect gift for the guy or gal who loves to play with different hair colours without the commitment. Splat Natural's hair products are natural, vegan, eco-friendly, and easy to use. Their Semi-Permanent Hair Dye comes in several colours and lasts for up to 30 washes.

Available online and at select drug stores.

Invisibobble makes the best hair accessories! Their latest products include The Sprunchie, as well as their original hair bobbles designed for thick and thin hair.

"Spiral Hair Ring Meets Scrunchie: Hidden underneath the luxurious fabric, the invisibobble True Black / Purrfection SPRUNCHIES contain a classic, spiral ORIGINAL, providing all the benefits that come with our classic hair ring."

Invisibobble's new Sprunchie Original shown in black and leopard. Other variations are also available.

The new Sprunchie Original shown here have a soft velvet outside with the original invisibobble inside. They hold hair so well, without tugging or pulling, which means no headaches, plus they look great on the wrist when not in use. ;)

2 pack Sprunchies available online and at select drug stores

3 Invisibobble Traceless Hair Rings, available online and at select drug stores

BS-Mall is an affordable and wonderful makeup brush line that I discovered on Amazon. the quality is fabulous and the price is right. They are made with synthetic hair, are cruelty-free and make such a great gift for the makeup lover!

This 14pc Rose Gold set comes with a case and is currently on sale for only $13.99 (Reg. $18.99).

Available on Amazon.

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Eyeshadow Palette would be such a treat for the makeup enthusiast in your life! The shades would suit most skin tones and they are suitable for aging eyes, too! Since they are neutrals with both mattes and shimmers, you really can't go wrong with this palette. I own this palette as well as the matching Pillow Talk blush, which I received for my birthday one year. Her matching lipstick is a cult favourite, too. They are pricey but worth it as her products are pretty magical. ⭐

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Eyeshadow Palette $53 USD (sale price)

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Blush $53 USD

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick and liner $38 USD

Last but not least, is the perfect gift for him. The Ekster Parliament Smart Wallet with Tracker Card is a great choice for the man in your life. We featured this wallet before - check out this post for full deets on this beauty. The quality is impeccable and he will never lose his wallet again with the tracker card. I'm sure he will appreciate the peace of mind this gift will bring him and so will everyone else since you'll no longer have to hear "have you seen my wallet!?" lol

Ekster Parliament Smart Wallet $89 USD

I hope you got some ideas from what we've shared here. 

Happy Shopping! 📦

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Best Lip Repair Treatment | Doll 10 Perfect Pout Ultra Repair

As someone who has perpetually dry and dehydrated lips, I'm always trying new lip products designed to hydrate and repair my lips. Most of them fall short for me. 

I'm so happy to share that I have a new favourite lip treatment that actually delivers!

I'm talking about Doll 10 Perfect Pout Ultra Repair Night Therapy.   $24/ 3g

Description

Total therapy for your lips brought to you by The Lip Authority. We’ve looked at the source of where dry lips start and developed a system that will renew, repair and restore thirsty lips on a cellular level instead of just masking the problem. 3 g / 0.10 oz. Made in Canada.

Doll 10 Perfect Pout Ultra Repair Night Therapy transformed by dry and dehydrated lips after using it for only 2 consecutive nights! 

The product is quite thick and sticky, but that's a good thing. It not only hydrates my lips, but seals in the moisture. I find most lip balms have to be reapplied every other minute! Not with this product. I apply a thin coat to my lips before bed and wake up with my lips still hydrated. This makes my aging, dry, and dehydrated lips appear much more youthful, plump, hydrated, and my lip lines are so smoothed out. 

I love the way it makes my lips look and feel so much that I also wear it during the day. It lasts for such a long time that I don't have to keep reapplying it. 

Although the jar is small at 3 grams, you need very little product. And, because I don't have to keep reapplying it, I'm sure this little jar will last quite a while.

I haven't tested out Doll 10's lip exfoliator yet, but it's on my list to try next.

We are giving Doll 10's Perfect Pout a 10 out of 10! It's absolutely the most hydrating and long lasting, lip transforming, age-defying lip balm that I have used so far, and I've tried A LOT of lip balms and treatments! 

The list of ingredients is extensive so I will link to the product page if you want to check it out. This product is also vegan.

If you are like me and constantly searching for a lip treatment that really works and gives your lips that youthful, hydrated, and plump look, give this a try.

Doll 10 is a cruelty-free brand 🐰 

Doll 10 Perfect Pout retails for $24CAD and contains 3g of product. 

Click here to purchase. 

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Celebrate Earth Day with Eco-Conscious Products for the Whole Family!

Celebrating Earth Day (April 22nd) by sharing some fabulous eco-friendly, sustainable products for the whole family! 🌎 

You can't get much more eco-friendly than the Humble toothbrushes which are 100% biodegradable and made with sustainably grown bamboo!

Bamboo is naturally antibacterial, so there is no need to use pesticides during its cultivation. This product is 100% recyclable and the box is made from recycled materials. It's also vegan, cruelty-free, and BPA-free!

Every Humble purchase goes towards funding oral-care projects for children in need!

Available at ShopHali.com and London Drugs.

 

Foamie has done it again with some fabulous new plastic-reduced solutions with their Hibiscus Shampoo and Conditioner bars for damaged hair (other options are also available).

These are perfect for home and travel. Each bar its own cord for hanging which is labeled "shampoo" and "conditioner" so there is no mixing them up! Each bar will last for approximately 25 uses!

They are PH balanced for healthy hair and scalp. Plus, these contain hibiscus and nettle extract which invigorates and strengthens damaged hair.

With 0% Plastic, PEGs, Mineral Oil, Silicones, Lilial, and Soap.

They are vegan, cruelty-free, and #plasticfree

Available at ShopHali.com with 20% off for Earth Day with code EARTH20. More retailers coming soon.

Inecto Naturals Coconut Shampoo and Conditioner are another all-natural and eco-friendly option. Say goodbye to dry hair with the thirst-quenching organic coconut oil in these beauties, and let the scent transport you to a relaxing virtual vacation. 🌴🥥

Inecto Naturals are a range of haircare and body care products that have been developed with organic oils and are up to 98% natural. From moisturizing coconut to nourishing avocado, each range within the Inecto portfolio uses the power of natural ingredients to provide a meaningful benefit to different needs.

These products are also vegan and cruelty-free.

Available at Rexall, London Drugs, Guardian IDA, and Pharmasave stores.

Hawkins and Brimble offer results-focused natural products that are formulated with simple, natural ingredients⁠.

Their Daily Energizing Moisturizer contains nourishing Avena Sativa Kernel Oil and oatmeal extract, this quick-absorbing hydrator feeds the skin with fortifying omegas 3 and 6 and Vitamin E to help boost your skin's defence against dullness and roughness and restore pH balance. Ginseng is renowned for its skin brightening properties while Caffeine powder helps to revive skin.

They are cruelty-free, paraben-free, and environmentally friendly.

Available at ShopHali.com, more retailers to come.

Splat Naturals is one of the first EXTREME SEMI-PERMANENT hair dyes to provide environmentally friendly packaging in a 95% Natural formula. 

These bold shades are conditioning, long-lasting (up to 30 washes), and provide a no-mess application. This one-step process provides the same bold vivid color Splat is known for but in a natural formula. Splat Naturals lets you express your individuality with a naturally formulated dye that does less damage to your hair and the environment.

This product is vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, and eco-friendly.

Other colours are available.

Available at ShopHali.com, Amazon.ca, more retailers to come.

 

7th Heaven, who has been walking this talk for 30+ years. That includes opening an ‘Eco Factory’ in 1994, and Implementation of a wind turbine in 2001 to help with its carbon footprint.

Their products are made with minimum processing, using pure and natural ingredients derived from plant and mineral sources. All the plant ingredients are grown using sustainable farming methods. They actively look for unusual ingredients that support ethical causes.

They are PETA-approved, cruelty-free, and vegetarian, many are vegan too!

7th Heaven is my go-to brand for eco-friendly, affordable face masks and has been for years! They have so many variations to choose from! 😍

Available at Rexall, Pharmachoice, Guardian, London Drugs, Jean Coutu, Brunet, and Uniprix - new Superfood masks are currently available at www.shophali.com.

ShopHali.com is offering 20% off for Earth Day with code EARTH20.

By choosing natural, sustainable, and earth-friendly products, we can all make such a huge impact on our beloved planet over time.  I hope this post gave you some new ideas for earth-friendly products to try out 🍃

Happy Earth Day 2021, everyone! 

🌍🌎🌏

Thank you to Farleyco Beauty for the fabulous all-natural and eco-friendly products!

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