July 2014 Favourites

I cheated a little on my favourites this year as I skipped June partially due to being really busy at work and also because I just didn’t have anything THAT interesting to share with you. I’d like to think that after two months I have a few products that are worth a mention and who knows, maybe they’ll make it to your favourites lists as well!

*Summer Skincare* RoC | Soleil Protexion+ Invisible Touch Sunscreen SPF 45

Summer is finally here in full force and the excitement of finding the perfect go-to sunscreen begins! Spray-on sunscreens took awhile for me to get used and I still alternate between spray and lotion, but I hate getting lotion stuck in my rings when I’m out and having to reapply which is when the spray is perfect! RoC Soleil Protexion+ Invisible Touch SPF 45 ($27.00 also available in SPF 30) is a broad spectrum continuous sunscreen spray that protects and reflects both UVA and UVB rays while containing vitamin E to also condition skin.

The spray nozzle was super comfortable to use! It was incredibly ergonomic for ANY spray needs and had the perfect curve for any finger. It was the first thing I noticed as I hate spray nozzles that are flat and don’t give any grip. I couldn’t seem to capture a great angle of the nozzle so you will just have to trust me/Scientist Jayne.

Final Verdict: I found this sunscreen spray completely non-sticky which is what most of us look for in any form of sunscreen. With sprays, it always feel a bit uncomfortable during application, but when I touched my skin there wasn’t any tackiness or sticky residue. The mist is also very fine so try not to inhale! It is a truly seamless sunscreen! It still smells of sunscreen, but not like coconuts or anything overpowering (I can’t stand sunscreen that smells tropical). Honestly, if it weren’t for the scent I wouldn’t have known that I had any sunscreen on at all! Sunscreen sprays feel like a bit of a luxury, but when you need a touch-up or just don’t feel like getting your hands dirty they are perfect. If you are in the market for a truly invisible-feeling sunscreen pick up RoC Soleil Protexion+ Invisible Touch! There are a couple of other products in the Soleil Protexion+ line for the face as well which I will also be reviewing soon! I’ve also seen a few value sets in places like London Drugs that are a great opportunity to give these items a try! 

PR sample sent for review.

RoC | RETIN-OX CORREXION 5 in 1 Skin Perfector BB Cream with Before and After Face Shots

I’ve talked CC Cream last week, now let’s talk BB Cream. BB cream is what we are all most familiar with especially for those of us who have already been using Asian BB creams for quite some time. Today I have a new product from French company RoC Skincare and is the first BB cream to contain retinol in its formula for ultimate anti-aging benefits. The Retin-Ox Correxion 5 in 1 Skin Perfector ($39.00) has five benefits - fighting the look of fine lines and wrinkles, improving the appearance of dark spots, smoothing uneven texture, brightening skin tone and of course, moisturizing skin in an instant!

The Latest in Shoppers Drug Mart Sinnage!

I feel like there is always an event at Shoppers Drug Mart and now it has gotten to a point where I honestly do not know what I need/want anymore! I think I’m going to take a little Shoppers break for a bit because I was going through my stash the other day and I truly have a sickness…I absolutely have to start “shopping my stash” as Beauty Balm puts it. The last Shoppers points event I participated in was at the beginning of this month and for $75 worth of beauty products, 18 500 points were given out which is an extra $25 of points!

Klorane Shampoo and Conditioner with Magnolia

I have read some positive reviews about Klorane and when I saw this line on sale for $10, I knew it was the perfect time to try it. This particular line is all about the magnolia flower known for the resistance and shine in its leaves. This protective element is called the cuticle and is a wax that Klorane has extracted to provided hair with a similar shine. Now, most plants have a cuticle so I don’t know what it is about the magnolia flower that makes its cuticle the best one out there. Maybe someone in plant biology can tell me?

Klorane Leave-In Spray with Magnolia

My Moroccanoil Glimmer Spray is about to run out and I like using a shine spray after I’ve straightened my hair and this spray claims to be very lightweight and to give my hair a brilliant shine.