Skin Care

My Top 5 Most Loved Beauty Essentials

I have changed my beauty routine numerous times in my life, but there are a ...

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favesI have changed my beauty routine numerous times in my life, but there are a few products that remain constant – My Top 5 Most Loved Beauty Essentials. These are the products that I use daily or weekly and simply could not do without! You know what they say, “Why change something if it works?”.

VivierSkin Radiance Serum: I use this serum daily and it continues to improve my skin tone. Now that I am in my 30’s, I have started to notice some sun damage beginning to appear on my face. To treat the early signs of aging, this non-Hydroquinone vitamin c serum to help brighten my skin and treat those pesky age spots. I have been using Radiance Serum for 6 months now and I am so happy with the results so far!

Environ Hydrating Lotion: What can I say about this product? It has changed my life! I have suffered from Keratosis Pilaris as long as I can remember. A common, but harmless skin condition that causes patches of rough skin, in particular tiny red bumps on the upper arms, legs, cheeks and buttocks. It’s caused by a buildup of keratin, the protein that protects skin from infection. The buildup then forms a plug that blocks the opening of the hair follicles, causing tiny pimple-like bumps. To treat it, I apply Environ’s Hydrating Lotion after showering which exfoliates and hydrates the skin. What I love about this lotion is that it smells fresh and is so easy to apply because of it’s almost liquid consistency. Oh, and it works! My skin is so much smoother thanks to this discovery!

Pro-Derm StemYouth Tensor Anti-Fatigue Mask: My go-to mask for immediate lift and glow! When I have a special event or special date, this is the mask I trust over all others! It’s easy to apply and only takes 15 minutes for miraculous results. No need to add any cream after, the residual serum left on the face offers more than enough hydration. Simply massage it into the skin and continue with your regular makeup routine. My skin always looks refreshed, bright, tight and glowing. Works like a charm every time!

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SkinCeuticals Metacell Renewall B3: I started using Metacell Renewal B3 when it launched last year. This daily corrective moisturizer is ultra light, making it perfect for my oily skin. It visibly corrects the appearance of early photoaging to re-clarify skin, reduce wrinkles, re-tighten surface elasticity, and even skin tone. I am almost done my first bottle and plan to make this my steady day/night cream.

Escentric Molecules Molecule 01: I wear this fragrance EVERYDAY. I wear it alone and I wear it layered under another scent, as it intensifies and brings out another dimension to the notes. I don’t think anyone can really explain what it is about this scent that makes it magic, but perhaps it’s the almost pheromonic effect it has on those who smell it on the skin . I get compliments everywhere I go!

Natalie Cola,
The Etiket Insider Beauty Editor

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Skin Care

Post Holiday Skin Care Tips

And so ends yet another Holiday Season! You are exhausted. You feel as though you’ve ...

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And so ends yet another Holiday Season! You are exhausted. You feel as though you’ve gained pounds and years. You ate too much and skipped the gym. You drank too much wine and not enough water. You stayed up too late and rose too early. You’ve given it all so your family and friends could enjoy the perfect Holidays. You went above and beyond, and you are now left wondering: what about me?

Indeed, what about you?

It’s not about being selfish. It’s not about navel-gazing either. It’s really about taking care of you. Because you know that when you look after yourself, you feel good about yourself, and you exude happiness. You are in a much better place to reach out to others and spread joy.

Glowing outer beauty

As the Holiday season exits, rough weather settles in. We begin to wonder about our body, about our skin. Am I using the right face cleanser? Is my skin well protected? Is my age showing? “Look good, feel good” becomes our mantra to bravely face the cold and keep up appearances until spring returns. So we seek advice and endeavour to enhance our glow.

Go ahead, get pampered!

Time to treat yourself! Yes, you deserve it! Your skin deserves it! Whether you are looking to rehydrate your skin, battling the years or tackling a particular skin problem like rosacea, know that there are experts ready to help you.

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Here are our suggested treatments for post Holiday Skin Care:

NEW: The Vita Liberta Spray Tan Treatment

The Vitamin C Facial

The Renew Facial  

The Clean Skin Facial

The Men’s All Natural Facial (Organic – Tata Harper)

The Glam Girl Facial

The Red Carpet Facial (Organic – Tata Harper)

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Skin Care

Tried, Tested, True: SkinCeuticals Multi-Corrective Metacell Renewal B3

  As a beauty editor, I have tested product after product after product. Some I ...

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As a beauty editor, I have tested product after product after product. Some I LOVE, some I like and some I just don’t quite understand. That being said, I am always up for a test-drive! I’m now in my early thirties and it seems now that more and more products are launching in the last year that are targeted to my age group. Makes sense, as us thirty-somethings are still hanging on to the tail end of the youthful glow of our twenties and just starting to see the effects of sun damage and early signs of aging.

Every age has different skin care needs. Ideally, anti-aging efforts should start very early, but skin at thirty years of age has a different anti-aging focus than skin at fifty. A fifty-year-old is likely experiencing the start of sagging skin, so products formulated to promote lifting, firming and and increased collagen production makes perfect sense, whereas a thirty-year-old may start to see the first signs of fine lines and wrinkles.

Anti-aging products and skin care regimens are becoming increasingly specialized in terms of age and this is the same with regards to active ingredients. For those of us in our 30s who are starting to see our first wrinkles (“expression” wrinkles, caused by repeated muscular contraction), it is important to look for products with targeted ingredients that help to treat early signs of aging, and at best fight against further development, ingredients that are not too aggressive in terms of correction, but more so in terms of prevention.

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SkinCeuticals is addressing the needs of thirty-something skin with their latest launch, Metacell Renewal B3, a treatment for those with “early photoaging” (sun damage). This emulsion formulation delivers a high concentration of 5% niacinamide combined with 2.5% tightening tri-peptide concentrate and 15% glycerin to help improve the look of early photoaging. While signs of photoaging appear at different intensities according to skin biology, lifestyle, geography, sun protection behaviour, and skincare regimen, they have a multiplicative effect, creating a prematurely-aged appearance. Metacell Renewal B3 is a comprehensive daily corrective moisturizer that visibly corrects the appearance of early photoaging to re-clarify skin, reduce wrinkles, re-tighten surface elasticity, and even skin tone.

That’s an impressive list of benefits, especially when you consider these results could be seen in a little as three months! I have been using Metacell Renewal B3 for a little over a month now and I have seen great improvements already. To begin with, I was going through a terrible phase with my skin prior to use. Slight acne on my forhead and uneven skin tone and texture had suddenly plagued my almost flawless skin. I couldn’t figure out what was happening. Was this part of the skin aging process? Likely, but of course other factors must be taken into consideration such as, seasonal change (summer to fall), diet, environment etc,. Although fine lines and wrinkles are not yet present on my skin, I was eager to treat my uneven skin tone and the sun damage that was starting to surface.

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My current skin care regimen is as follows:

AM:
Cleanse with SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Cleansing Gel
Apply SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense and wait a few minutes. I alternate this with a Vitamin C+E serum.
Apply my eye cream.
Apply a small amount of SkinCeuticals Metacell Renewal B3 to my face, chest and neck.
Finish with SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense

PM:
Cleanse with SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Cleansing Gel
Apply my eye cream.
Apply a small amount of SkinCeuticals Metacell Renewal B3 to my face, chest and neck.

In just over a month, the acne on my forehead has cleared and my even skin tone has returned. My skin looks and feels tighter and refreshed. I usually do not use SkinCeuticals moisturizers, as I had yet to find one that worked well with my skin until now. Skinceuticals, I am now a fan!

Important to note: Sun protection at any and every age is very important, especially when combined with the use of antioxidants serums, which can help neutralize toxins and help detoxify the skin. This is something I believe in strongly! When it comes to protection, you cannot never start early enough.

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Natalie Cola,
The Etiket Insider Beauty Editor

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Skin Care

Penhaligon’s Grooming: Redefining Tradition For The Modern Gentleman

Penhaligon’s is known for their original and exceptional fragrances, and is considered a favourite brand ...

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Penhaligon’s is known for their original and exceptional fragrances, and is considered a favourite brand amongst modern gentlemen. But, did you know that Penhaligon’s also offers a comprehensive grooming and skin care line just for men?

BAYOLEA launched in 2014, is a reformulation of a classic scent from the Penhaligon’s extensive archive. This citrus aromatic fragrance combines notes of mandarin and lemongrass with warm tones of cardamom, sandalwood, cedar, musk and lavender – a trend we are still seeing strong in men’s fragrances right now.

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Penhaligon’s  extensive collection of men’s grooming products fulfils all the grooming needs of the modern gentleman, from facial scrubs and shaving cream to razors, beard and shave oil, deodorant and travel sets.  The BAYOLEA range was created to ensure that every aspect of the male grooming ritual has been catered for and is beautifully scented with a zesty and invigorating aroma.

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With such a strong start in men’s grooming, it was only a matter of time before Penhaligon’s would start to offer men’s skin care products. This year we were introduced to a new fragrance No. 33 Cologne, accompanied by a simple complimentary skin care line which includes a cleanser, beard & face scrub, moisturizer and eye cream.

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Skin Care

Start Your Day With A Serum!

Introduce a serum into your morning routine to fight the signs of aging and for ...

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Introduce a serum into your morning routine to fight the signs of aging and for added environmental protection! With higher concentrations of active ingredients serums have been developed to fight the appearance of accelerated aging, neutralize free radicals, help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and adds added defence against harmful UV rays when worn under sunscreen.

Active ingredients in serums include but are not limited to:

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Premiology Absolute Wrinkle Correcting Serum contains HA4 Technology – the 4 types of the most performing Hyaluronic Acids – high-molecular weight HA, pro-HA, vectorized HA and micro-fragmented HA – filling, volumizing, anti-wrinkle, firming properties

 

Hyaluronic Acid: to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF is a Broad-range antioxidant treatment combining 2% phloretin, 10% L-ascorbic acid, and 0.5% ferulic acid.

Antioxidants: to slow the aging process of the skin.

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VivierSkin C+E Vitamin Serum is formulated with pharmaceutical grade Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid USP) and Vitamin E this patented medical grade sērum helps repair and protect the skin. This targeted treatment helps correct signs of environmental damage by smoothing skin texture and tone while giving the skin strength to heal and regenerate.

Vitamin C: to brighten the skin and help reduce the appearance of pigmentation and age spots.

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Alyria Multi-Correction Night Serum is formulated with a high concentration of retinol, in a time-release MicroDelivery™ system, Matrixyl™ and LONGEVICELL®. It is clinically proven to significantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, visibly smooth skin crepiness, decrease the appearance of pore size, help even out skin tone and delay the signs of aging.

Retinol and Vitamin A: highly effective in reversing sun damage and signs of aging.

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Skin Care

Find The Perfect Formula For Your Skin Type: Cleansers

From gels and creams to oils and lotions, the formulation of your skin care products ...

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From gels and creams to oils and lotions, the formulation of your skin care products can determine results. We all have preferences, yet your favourite foaming cleanser may not be beneficial for your skin type. Each kind of formula has specific benefits for select skin types and concerns. Not sure what cleanser is right for you? Read on, consider the formulation and it will all make sense.

Milks & Lotions

Cleansers that are labeled as “milks” and “lotions” are best for normal, dry, combination and sensitive skin. These types of cleansers are your most gentle options as they contain lower amounts of oils and emollients, giving them a light and moisturizing feel with little to no residue. These cleansers tend to be water based formulas and do not contain sulfates which foam. Because there is no foaming action, you will be left with softer more supple looking skin after cleansing.

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Our Top Pick: Alyria’s Hydrating Milk Cleanser washes away impurities and dissolves all traces of make-up while preserving the skin’s protective barrier. It’s pH is ideal for even the most sensitive skin. Regular use will leave skin hydrated and soft.

Oils

Oil cleansers are particularly good for dry and dehydrated skin as they do not strip the skin of natural oils. These kind of cleansers work with the principle that oil dissolves oil. They do not get sudsy, however, when using them, add a bit of water and you will get an emulsification that thoroughly cleans the skin and leaves it feeling smooth, clean and hydrated.

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Our Top Pick: Environ’s B-Active Range Sebuprep is a multifunctional pre-cleanser that helps to dissolve excess surface oils and assists in removing environmental impurities. It leaves the skin looking soft and hydrated while assisting to visibly reduce excessive shine. Excellent for acne-prone skin!

Gels

Water-based gel cleansers are best for oily, combination and acne-prone skin as they do not contain any emollients or other ingredients that will contribute any more oil to the skin. These types of cleansers are not moisturizing, so it is important to follow with a good moisturizer. Those with dry skin should avoid gel cleansers.

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Our Top Pick: Obagi’s C Gel Cleanser removes makeup, excess sebum and impurities, leaving your skin feeling fresh and clean. This cleanser treats and prepares the skin for optimal effectiveness of the Obagi-C System.

Creams

Cream cleansers are best for normal, dry, dehydrated and aging skin as they are thicker in formulation and contain oils and other moisturizing ingredients that work to deposit moisture into the skin to combat dryness. Skin will feel ultra soft after using cream cleansers.

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Our Top Pick: RMS Beauty’s Raw Coconut Cream is touted as one of the best makeup removers! It easily removes even the most stubborn mascara with ease. This multitasking product can be used as a facial cleanser and skin moisturizer.

Foams

Of all the cleansers, foam cleansers tend to be the most drying and are therefor best for very oily and sometimes acne-prone skin. These cleansers will eliminate that greasy feeling that those with oily skin tend to feel and will be left with a squeaky clean feeling. However, foam cleansers dry up the oil on the out layer only. It’s very important to follow with an appropriate moisturizer when using this type of cleanser.

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Our Top Pick: Consonant’s Organic Foaming Face Wash is a gentle yet effective cleanser, packed with nourishing botanicals like teatree oil and grapeseed oil to help hydrate skin, eliminate uneven skin tones and fight blemishes. pH balanced, you don’t need a toner.

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SPF Uncovered

You may have been wondering what SPF is and why sunscreens have different SPF ratings. ...

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You may have been wondering what SPF is and why sunscreens have different SPF ratings. What is the difference between the ratings, and does a higher number offer more protection?

Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is the measurement of sun protection from UV radiation, which can cause sunburn and skin cancer. In order for a sunscreen to protect against both UVB and UVA rays (broad-spectrum), it should include zinc oxide or a combination of UVA and UVB sunscreen ingredients such as titanium dioxide, avobenzone, and oxybenzone. We generally recommend using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher:*

SPF 30 – blocks nearly 97% of UVB radiation; it allows you to stay in the sun without burning for about 30 times longer than it would normally take your skin to burn (i.e. approximately 60 minutes if your skin normally burns in 2 minutes)

 SPF 50 – blocks nearly 98% of UVB radiation; it allows you to stay in the sun without burning for about 50 times longer than it would normally take your skin to burn

 SPFs higher than 50 don’t provide much more additional protection

In addition to using a broad-spectrum sunscreen,make sure you check out our infographic to help you enjoy outdoor life smartly!

This post is originally from Obagi Skin Care. 

Obagi Skin Care is available in-store and soon online at etiket.ca

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