Not only are many of us looking to save money, we’re also looking to do so in a responsible way. Meet two must-have have facial cleansers with a mindful twist. Many of us are making more mindful shopping choices when it comes to our beauty products, so I brought a couple of facial cleansers from the Thoughtful Choices at Shoppers Drug Mart lineup. If no animal testing is important to you, consider trying one of these. These cleansers are vegan-friendly and made with naturally derived and sustainable ingredients. You can find them at Shoppers Drug Mart in store and online.
There's a hot new import from the UK that everyone needs to know, called Byoma Creamy Jelly Cleanser ($17.49) from Shoppers Drug Mart
The Creamy Jelly Cleanser from Byoma breaks down dirt and makeup without drying or harming your skin. It’s a hydrating formula with a Tri-Ceramide Complex to give your skin barrier a boost. I also like that the packaging is fully recyclable and made with 90% recycled content.Next is a tried-and-true cleanser find specifically for oily skin for your clearest skin yet Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser ($21.99) from Shoppers Drug Mart. This Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser is a gentle, low-lather formula that deep cleans and minimizes pores without stripping moisture away, so your skin does not feel dry or tight. It includes essential niacinamide and panthenol to preserve the skin’s natural barrier, and it’s great for sensitive, acne prone, combination to oily skin.
Blush is one of the biggest booming categories in beauty right now and I found a way to get in on the trend for less than your morning latte. Essence Baby Got Blush (3 shades. $5.99 each) Blush sticks to fresh up your look in an instant. Soft creamy texture applies and blends easily. Perfect size for everyday use and travel. Shades are #10 - Tickle Me Pink, #20 Peaches and Cream and #30 - Rosé All Day
Speaking of makeup, we finally have one of the biggest trend-setting brands, Glossier, available in store in Canada now. One of my fave products is the mascara and it's as good as mascaras that are twice the price Glossier Lash Slick Lift and Lengthening Mascara, $23. - now available in Canada at Sephora. One of my favourite low-key mascaras for every day and now it’s available in brown. Enhanced with tiny clinging fibers for a lash-extension look, this weightless, flexible formula leaves your lashes looking shiny and sleek. The tapered comb brush ensures a precise, even application every time.
Finally, "Skin Streaming" is a big trend right now - aka streamlining your routine with fewer products but maximum results. There's a new Made-in-Canada 3-step affordable acne routine available that prioritizes skin's barrier and doesn't use overly harsh or drying ingredients. Ph-In Healthy Skin System, $84 for 3 piece cleanser, moisturizer and mask. From the makers of Indeed Labs, comes pH-In (pronounced ‘fin’). It’s a pH-balancing acne system that combats blemishes in a healthy way. With 3 simple steps to healthy skin, pH-In™ is transforming the acne market. Traditional acne treatments blast skin with harsh ingredients like Benzoyl Peroxide temporarily controlling a breakout but potentially damaging your skin in the long run. pH-In™ combats blemishes differently with ingredients that balance skin, not blast it, in formulas that work smarter, not harsher. pH-In™ introduces a healthy way to combat blemishes, with microbiome supporting ingredients that work to balance skin, not blast it. With 3 simple steps, pH-In™ gives skin the power to treat itself.
