An Overnight Mask You'll Thank Me You Tried

I don't know why it took me so long to get on board with overnight masks. Okay, that's a lie... I do know! I thought they would leave your face feeling soo slimy before bed and end up all over your pillowcases. Boy, was I ever wrong. I was introduced to this Kiehl's Ginger Leaf & Hibiscus Firming Overnight Mask a few months ago and I am hooked. I have since been adding it to my weekly routine and it is so lovely! It actually feels like a treat and I get excited about my weekly addition. The texture is whipped; it's cooling, light, airy and so soft, and it goes on flawlessly.

What do I do?
I simply swap out my normal face routine one night a week and slather this on after I have cleaned and washed away all makeup. It is gentle to use more than once a week so feel free to go wild! I love it because it is so soft on the skin and you will notice a difference when you wake up. I'm talking that soft, baby skin you are looking for! Make sure to completely rub it in the skin (upward and outward) so it can completely penetrate the skin and you are not left with any residue.

What does it do?
It smooths out the skin on your face, it tightens and it firms your skin. If you need a boost of elasticity or line filling overtime, let this be your go-to! My skin always feels so soft and hydrated the next morning. And if you're like me and love a good floral scent mixed with a hint of ginger, you will LOVE this.

Simply wake up, wash off and slather on some more oil and you are good to go! FYI-- I'm oil-obsessed and the perfect compliment to this mask is the Kiehl's Daily Reviving Concentrate is my jam. Your face will be SO DEWY, so glowy and just so silky! I could massage it into my skin for hours! Keep in mind, 1-2 drops are all you need! No more dull skin I can promise you that.

Have a mask I need to try? Let me know!

S H O P  T H E  P O S T

Summer Beauty- Face Care Protection

I could not be more stringent when it comes to skin protection in the summer, and facial protection is one of those things I just don't compromise on anymore. When I last discussed my skincare regime I had recently discovered I had rosacea and had totally changed up my products to more naturally and organically based. I also mentioned that I was on the hunt for an facial SPF for the summer. Since that post I have added three products to my routine and haven't looked back since. I am hooked on them all for different reasons. Two of them I wear together on laid back days and they go hand in hand-- one to protect and one to smoothen/blur any blemishes without colour. It's for the kind of days when I don't have major plans, or plan to go straight home after work and crawl into my PJS. The other product is a multi-tasking machine and is a solo application. It's for days when I want to glow and have more coverage but want to feel light, too. I wear it when I know I'm going to an event after work and want to ensure my make up will still be in tact come 6:00 PM. Here's a breakdown of exactly what they are and how I use them. 

Option 1: Low key days, lazy days, days spent on the beach/pool lounging.

Products: Kiehl's Super Fluid Mineral Defence UV Broad Spectrum SPF 50 paired with Dermalogica Hydrablur Primer 

What: SPF and Primer Duo. This Kiehl's SPF is perfect for sensitive skin/rosacea. It's 100% mineral based, and is fragrance free, chemical free and paraben free. It offers brilliant sun protection and doesn't feel heavy, like it's clogging the skin. I then use the Hydrablur Primer to smoothen the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Some days I just can't be bothered for face make up and this primer still allows me to have flawless skin. The primer is so fluffy and light, it actually feels whipped! It goes on smooth and completely non-greasy. I love that it challenges any oil on my face and leaves it feeling silky smooth and mattified. I actually started using the Hydrablur in November of last year! If you think this primer looks great without make-up, wait till you see it under make-up! It's great either way. 

Why: For days I don't want to wear any colour on my face but still want SPF protection and skin to look unblemished.

**Check out the photo below I took of my hand before and after applying the Hydrablur Primer. No photoshop was done to the photo. Focus in on the V area of my hand… V for victory!! 

Option 2: Everyday/evening wear for glowing coverage and SPF protection.

Product: It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream with SPF 50+ 

What: Literally "It" does it all; anti aging serum, full colour correcting formula, non chemical sun protection, and reverses look of wrinkles and fine lines over time. It's also paraben free and made with vitamins A,C,B and E. This little tube is the ultimate all in one beauty cream, leaves you glowing and leaves the skin looking extremely hydrated. There's only one problem… you can't get it in Canada! Next time you're in the States, stock up on this stuff! It provides such great coverage and actually reverses signs of aging. And it' hides the look of under eye discolouration like a boss. 

Why: I like things to be convenient and easy. This one cream does it all and more!

Do you have any summer face care secrets? What are you using to protect your skin but still look fab?

Left: Before applying Dermalogica Hydrablur Primer. Right: After one application of Dermalogica Hydrablur Primer. No photoshop/editing was done to this photo. Totally smoothens the look of fine line and wrinkles!