L'oreal Pari Hair Expertise Dream Lengths More Than Shampoo / 200ml / $9.99

Jade Roller and Gua Sha Tool

If you haven't seen these two tools around the last few years I don't know what to say, they are everywhere. I got mine years ago before people started talking about them, so long ago in fact I have no clue where I got them. You can grab ones now everywhere from Winners to Sephora. 

The jade roller is great for a cooling massage of the face. The smaller size is great for around the eyes and smaller contours. 

The Gua Sha tool is better for a stronger massage and especially good if you are prone to clenching your jaw. I really like this shape over other shapes because I can use the V part along my jawline.

You can get either tools in various other semi-precious stones, some people claim they have extra properties, I am not one of those people. The key thing is the stones can stay cool for a while if they are real. You can also submerge them into ice water to keep them cooler longer.

Roller / Price : Varries <$35 / Well.ca / Sephora / Sephora Set / Amazon.ca

Gua Sha Tool / Price : Varries <$40 / Sephora / Well.ca / Amazon.ca

Rose Quartz set of both : Price: <$64 / Well.ca / Amazon.ca

The Body Shop Oils of Life Revitalizing Facial Roller has two rolling metal balls taht are cool to the touch. This one is great for more deep massage with a tool. The only issue is sometimes I can cause a bit of a suction.

Price : $30

Mary Kay Skinvigorate Sonic Skin Care System

The Mary Kay Skinvigorate Sonic Skin Care System is sonic face cleansing system that also has a massage head. Both are fantastic and a great alternative to the Clairsonic now that it has been discontinued. I really love the massage head and usually keep it in my beauty office so I can use it at night.

Ice Roller

The Ice Roller is a nifty little tool I got off Amazon after reading Ella Pretty's post on rollers. It is a roller you keep in your freezer, whe you need it pull it out and massage your face. You can also use it on amy body parts that are soar after workouts. I personally use it on my shoulder that has a torn roatater cuff as well as my face.

DiamondBuff 

The DiamondBuff by Beesting is a patented diamond tipped exfoliater that I picked up at Sephora a few years back. Sadly Sephora no longer carries it. It is an intereing idea, kind of a diamond foot buffer but for your face. I use it rarely, but when I do I get so much dead skin off my face it is worth it.

Price : $60 USA (hopefully a Canadian retailer picks it up again soon)

So there you go, a bunch of tools that I have personally been using for months and even years. I really like them and maybe you will too. There is something for everyones budget too, so hopefully you find something pretty usefull in this list.

Do you have any face tools you love to use?

*This post features a pr sample from Mary Kay. All other products were purchased with my own money. All views and opions are my own. This post features some affliate links.

I managed to skip the Five Things I am Loving Right Now post for Winter this year because frankly, I did not love our winter. It is actually well into June and only 8 degrees outside right now as I type. I am cold and wet as though it is still March or April and I am not loving it either. Yet, I still persist and feel the need to tell you about some items I actually am using and loving right now.

YSL Touche Eclat:
Kiehl's Glow Formula Skin Hydrator:

Mary Kay Reviving Facial Spray*:
I go this from Mary Kay's PR team last year and never got around to writing about it. That being said I do use it, a lot. It is a fantastic setting spray with a darn good spray pump to it. In fact, Skindinavia makes it for Mary Kay so you know it has to be good.

I love using it post makeup application to set and refresh my makeup. I don't know why I really like it so much as it just makes my skin look really nice and because of that, I keep on reaching for it and using it.

2018 has wrapped up and we are into a new year. I thought I would give a roundup of my favourite items from this past year. I honestly have loved a lot more than just what I am listing, but this was what I thought was all I could blog about in a year-end roundup.
Smashbox Primer Oil:
 I have had this one a long time, but this year I really learned to love it. I started mixing it into my foundations and it has really helped with my skin not looking flakey when applied. I also got the NYX version, which I must say I like exactly the same amount, I am just trying to use this one up first.

ELF Hydrating Booster Drops:
I picked these up a few months ago and it has been amazing how fast I have used them up. I add a bit of this serum/gel into my foundation and it makes it so much more hydrating and my skin plumper. For a value brand, I have been really impressed with it.

Hard Candy Sheer Envy Coconut Water Primer Stick:
I picked this up at the same time I got the booster drops, and I instantly fell in love. I really wanted to try the Milk stick that is similar but didn't want to pay the price. This was about $10 so I couldn't resist. It applies watery and smooth while instantly cooling the skin. I find it works well as a light primer
L'oreal Lumi Glotion*:
 I have this in a Fair Glow and Medium Glow, both are great but Fair Glow is my favourite. I mentioned it in my summer favourites and it still stands. I love to apply it before my foundation for more of a glow (but not too much of one). It looks quite nice on my skin.

L'oreal Lumi Glow Amour Boosting Drops:
I also have this one in two shades, Golden Hour and Daybreak. Daybreak is the lighter and more pinky shade and it works really well on my skin. I add a small amount to my cheekbones, above the lip or wherever else I want some highlight and it does a great job. I like to add it sometimes under my foundation really get it to look more toned down.
Joe Fresh Cushion Lipstick:
I picked this up on sale while Joe Fresh was exiting Shoppers Drug Mart. I got the shade Tulip which is really pretty deep mauve shade. It has a sponge applicator and gives that powder finish to your lips that so many brands are loving right now (Buxom, NYX, etc).
Dermalogica Barrier Defense Booster*:
My skin has been so dry this year! All year! It has been frustrating as all hell. I have to thank this serum for helping me at least keep my skin calm. I will say it took me 3 months to realize the grey bottom is soft and you can press it to release the product. I had been shaking it out before that.

L'oreal Revitalift Cicacream*:
I don't know what to say about this, but it is a day and night cream that my skin has really been liking. I don't need much and it is a great anti-ageing and hydrating formula.

Acure Argan Oil*:
I only have a few pumps of this left, which should show how much I adore it. It works so darn well. There is just something about this oil's texture that works so well on my skin. Plus there is a pump, which makes using any oil mess free.
ELF Prismatic Highlighting Duo:
I picked this up in Mermaid Tail. One side is a peachy pink highlight and the other a blue tone. Both are very iridescent and microfine in their shimmer, which is exactly what I want in a highlighter (no chunky shimmer, that is the way to go). It builds well so you can go light to strong without much effort. Every single time I wear it I get compliments. I love to wear the peach on my eyes for a lazy makeup day.

Before this, I was not sold on blue or peach highlighters, and now I hooked.
Revlon Galaxy Dream*:
This palette features four shades of holographic highlighters. The shades in the palette are pink, green, purple and silver. I really appreciate the size of the pans (quite big), the shade varieties and the fact it is so finely milled (once again no glittery shimmer bits). All the shades work really well on my skin and add a nice pop of highlight, but they also can be mixed together which I really enjoy too.

Urban Decay Naked Piette Heat Palette:
I picked this up at Sephora when they had their spring sale, and I was really glad I did. with 6 matte shades, I get a lot of use out of it since I don't really wear any other shadow finishes to work. They are all burnt orange/red shades that I think blend out well. I actually wish I never picked up the Naked heat palette because I use this one more and it is completely redundant now.

Nars Hot Escape Eye and Cheek Palette:
I picked this one up during the Nordstrom anniversary sale (as well as a bunch of other things I probably didn't need). I really love the shadows in it as well as the highlighter and blush. I have gotten so much wear out of it that I just had to mention it.
* denotes products that were sent to me for review purposes; all views and opinions are my own.

This sunscreen isn't like all the other sunscreens. Now that I sound like a cheesy pickup line, I think I might need to explain why this one is so different.

It is a gel! It is a gel loaded with hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and still has a higher SPF of 50. As a result, it is super hydrating, fast absorbing and leaves no white cast. This also makes it great for the face (which they really should advertise more, because darn it, this is a great face sunscreen).

If you want a sunscreen that feels light, hydrating and like a gel, this one is for you. At the end of a day out and about in the sun, my skin usually is a bit dehydrated and needs some serious moisture, but not when I use this. My face loves it, it can breathe and doesn't break out at all, and makeup looks great on top of it.

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer - Dry Touch Sunscreen - SPF 110
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer - Face And Body Stick - SPF 50+