SHEA GO Lucky Lips Lip Balm *****

I’m on to my second stick of this (the first is probably lost in a random purse) and find it quite comparable to more expensive lip balms. Shea Go lip balms can be found online from Natural Beauty Canada for $4.99. (Buy here) They come in a range of scents and act as a basic no frills moisturizer for your lips. I currently have vanilla and love the mild scent.  A really cool fact is that the product is actually a Vancouver BC local! Produced by Greenhouse Health & Beauty.

The main ingredients include Sunflower Seed Oil, Beeswax, Shea Butter, and Parfum – making it a veggie friendly product, but not completely vegan.

Hypoallergenic
Paraben Free
Scent: Ranges
Texture: Cream Stick
5 ml
Product of CANADA

* No sensativity issues
* Very effective|
* Easy to use
* Great price point
* Not aimed to be prestige but still cute!

Recommended Use:

Apply as needed.

VICHY NORMADERM Active Anti-Imperfection Concentrate **1/2

This product claims it will reduce an imperfection within 8 hours and have it cleared up in 24. I am not so sure just how accurate this is, or perhaps I just have very stubborn blemishes.

The cream comes out with a slight tint of green, supposedly to instantly reduce redness, but there wasn’t much change once applied. The texture was a thicker cream, allowing it to coat the effected area, but hindering it from soaking right into the skin. I tend to be someone who hates things on my face, not to mention the complications this has with wearing any type of make up or the chance of it being visible during your daily life. Having a product sit on the skin reduces my allowed user time to just before bedtime.  The product did however live up to it’s claims of hypoallergenic use. I have very sensitive skin and noticed no irritation at all from use with this product.

I am quite often asked which is better, VICHY or La Roche-Posay, La Roche or VICHY? In this instance – I am very eager to try the targeted concentrate from La Roche. I have heard good things and have higher hopes.

Hypoallergenic
Dermatologist Recommended
Oil Free
Texture: Cream
15 ml
Product of FRANCE

* No issues with sensitivity
1/2 Somewhat effective
1/2 Easy to use but restricted application time
1/2 Regularly on promotion, but not worth the full price
No prestige factor

Recommended Use:

COVER FX Setting FX Translucent Loose Mineral Powder *****

Praise for this product and line are endless. Cover FX Translucent Loose Mineral Powder is the setting powder every make up artist needs in their kits and every lady or gent needs for personal use. This fine milled powder sets cream and liquid foundation for extended wear and prevents color transfer. A modest price is attached to this great product, one jar will last you a years worth of personal use.  While labeled “translucent”, this product also comes in “dark”, which was tailored by requests for darker skin tones worried about using white powder, but one of the great things about this product is that ANY skin tone can use the “white” shade. Veering off the beaten path, Cover FX Setting FX contains no talc (this is what gives powders that whitish look when put on any more than bare minimum), giving consumers the freedom to use one shade on all tones and not worry about whiting out yourself or client.

Cover FX is a Canadian line specializing in foundation and coverage for problem skin. The brand was spawned from Lee Graff’s vision on making corrective make up accessible to all people with all needs and sensitivities. Teaming up with Chemical engineer Jenny Frankel, and leading dermatologist Dr. Neil Shear, Cover FX began to come to life. Products concentrating on creating the perfect  complexion on any person, Cover FX specializes in coverage for severe acne, scarring, hyper-pigmentation (birthmarks), and uneven skin tone. Starting out in a Toronto hospital, you can now find these products in Canada exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart and certain other locations in the US.

Hypoallergenic
Paraben Free
Oil Free
Scent Free
Powder Texture
13g / 0.43oz.
Product of Canada

* Made for sensitive skin
* Very effective
* Easy to use
* Great price, long lasting
* All the other benefits make this almost seen prestige for sensitive skin

Recommended Use:

1. Cleanse face and moisturize
2. Apply concealer &/or foundation as usual
3. Apply Setting FX with powder brush or puff

BIODERMA Sebium Purifying Foaming Gel ***3/4

This is one of the top three acne washes I recommend to people. What I really like about this product, and what it has above many others, is that it is effective while not being too harsh for sensitive skin. Another really great thing about this product is that it can double as a body wash. Lather up with this in the shower to target body acne or oily pores.

Bioderma is a dermatological line from France. They proudly produce great products and maintain an awareness of sensitive skin. There are many molecule patents under this line and the science to back up their products. You won’t find much of this in Canada, but what you can is still great to get your hands on!

Hypoallergenic
Dermatologist Recommended
Scent: None
Texture: Gel
Size: 200 ml
Country of origin: France

*Great on sensitive skin, face and body
*Easy to use, low maintenance
*Good price range
3/4Works great on most people, but can loose a little steam when dealing with stubborn acne

Recommended Use:

1. Dampen face with warm water
2. Pump small amount of face wash into tips of fingers
3. Apply to face and neck in circular motions
4. Rinse thoroughly

Avoid eye contact
Repeat morning and night

BIODERMA Sensibio H2O Micellar Solution ****1/4

This cleanser is tailored to sensitive skin and is a great way to clean up when you’re pressed for time. This product is so easy to use I can’t believe how well it works. Just use a little bit of this on a cotton pad to remove dirt, make up, and oil. Safe for face and eyes, even on the most sensitive skin.

Bioderma is a dermatological line from France. They proudly produce great products and maintain an awareness of sensitive skin. There are many molecule patents under this line and the science to back up their products. You won’t find much of this in Canada, but what you can is still great to get your hands on!

Hypoallergenic
Dermatologist Recommended
Scent: None
Texture: Liquid
Size: 250 ml
Country of origin: France

* Highly recommended for everyone, men and women
* Easy two steps for use
* Good price point
3/4 Gets almost everything, stubborn mascara and eye liner may not be as easy to remove
1/2  There’s nothing fancy about it, but I love the clean convenient packaging

Recommended Use:

1. Apply cleanser to cotton pad
2. Wipe face with cotton pad, removing impurities
3. Repeat until cotton pad stays clean after wiping