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

When it comes to beauty, skin care, hair care or body care, I often am trying out something new and different. I rarely am finishing up products or repurchasing. That being said there are some products I just repurchase and don't even think about because they are just such a part of my daily life. Today I thought I would talk about those products since I am always rebuying them.

ULTRA REPAIR CREAM INTENSE HYDRATION 

I love this cream, so much so that I pick up a few each and every Black Friday at Sephora.  Usually an 8 oz. tube costs $60, but on Black Friday it is $19. 

Other than the fantastic price, I pick this up because it is amazing. It is great for the face but also my extremely sensitive hands and arms. Working as a groomer my arms get inflamed, dry and cracked, almost every product can cause a flare-up, but not this.

I also got my sister in-law hooked on it (and both her parents) when she had a skin infection during the 2020 lockdown. It is just that good.

L'OREAL 8 SECOND WONDER WATER

This stuff is amazing!! I will never shut up about it. I first tried the original version in February 2020 and stopped when I was stuck at home for 8 weeks, but quickly went back to it.

I love how no matter how damaged my hair it, it soothes it out and makes it feel amazing. Both the original and the Dream Lengths versions are identical but with different scents. I recommend picking one up next time it is on sale.

DEGREE WOMEN ULTRACLEAR ANTIPERSPIRANT DRY SPRAY

I prefer spray anti-perspirants and this one has been my go to for a few years now. I have one at work that me and other employees use (a great bonus of a spray is how hygienic it is in a share setting) and one at home. I don't generally have a preference when buying on scent or type with this one. There is a black and white one as well as some other general scents. I picked my last one up at the clearance section of my Shoppers because it had a dented in it, so that made me happy.

Dr. Teal's Foam Bath and Bath Soaks

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I love baths, that is no secret, so I love a great scented bath product. Dr. Teal's makes a lot of great products and I have talked about many on this blog. I always go back for more. Which one I buy really depends on what I am feeling like at the time so I cannot say I always go for one scent or another. The Shea butter ones are great for hydrating the skin in the dry weather, the Melatonin one is great for relaxing. Any way I work it I am happy buying Dr. Teals salts or bath foam.

Pure Standard Epsom Salts

While I love a nice scented bath, I go though Epsom salts super fast, like real fast, so I tend to supplement my salts with plain type to save a bit of money. The hubs is always noting when I am low and will grab me a new 5.5KG tub of salts from Costco.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density

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This is my go to hair product I will not live without going forward. In mid and late 2020 I lost over half my hair. Stress did that. With stress management and loving care my hair has grown back (woot woot). I really credit this stuff for doing that . It is loaded with anti-oxidants that help fight free radicals and that helps have a healthy scalp and hair. I think it is maybe best explained in this video from Kayley Melissa. Anyways, I started to use it back in the fall of 2020 and really couldn't find much about it at the time, but now it is a hugely popular product. It is like water when applied and just takes a few drops to get the job done (I use a full dropper every night).

AUSSIE 3 MINUTE MIRACLE HAIR REPAIR

PERSPIREX COMFORT EXTRA EFFECTIVE ANTIPERSPIRANT 

Bumble And Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Hot Oil Concentrate (5 Pack)
Remember hot oil for hair? V05 comes to mind (which went out of business but seems to be back in the USA). Anyways, I have wanted some for a long time, so when I saw this limited edition product I thought it was worth picking up. You can also get them in singles, but this seemed like a great idea so I got it.

This winter hasn't been easy on me, so coming up with 5 things has been especially difficult. The day after Christmas I was once again out of work and was off for 6 weeks. I blogged a bit during that time but once I got back to work I found myself exhausted every single night and lacking the energy to stay awake non the less form the words to create a blog post.

All the following products featured were purchased with my own money, no pr samples here today. 

Caprina Bubble Bath - Orchid Flower Extract

To summarize my winder, I took baths. When I was off I spent my mornings in the bath. When I went back to work I spent my evenings in the bath. 2 hours a day minimum. So that really explains why I this is one of my favourite items. I adore Caprina bubble bath and I picked this one up on a whim. I really love how rich and thick the bubbles are and the light scent. I also enjoy how the creamy formula leaves my skin soft and never dried out.

L'oreal True Match Lumi Cushion Foundation

My makeup is essentially just a tad bit or foundation or concealer these days. Either way this is the foundation I have actually been enjoying. No matter how terrible my skin looks it works magic on it, evening it out and never looking cakey. I have probably bought 6 of these over the years and right now I am using N2 is the shade I am using.

Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies

This one is definitely a bit odd. Last year I lost about 50% of my hair.  I started to take these gummies in an attempt to regrow my hair. With Biotin, Vitamin C and Vitamin E they are supposed to help hair, skin and nails. Biotin can cause a bit of issue with blood work regarding thyroid levels so I waited until I got results from my blood work before I started taking them. They taste like berries and I really don't mind them one bit. It really is too soon to see if they  have been working, but I feel my hair is not falling out anymore, so that is a big step.

Vichy Mineral 89 Serum

My friend Naomi told me to get this for the hubs and well I kind of went and got a jumbo size after trying his out for a few weeks.  It is a hydrating serum that also helps fortify the skin. Whatever it is, my skin adores it. It feels softer and smoother with every use. Also more hydrated. I can't stop using it and, well that is why it is on this list.

Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment 

Aquaphor seems to have quite a reputation for healing the driest skin. Here in Canada it is sold under the Eucerin umbrella. It is incredibly thick and almost Vaseline like, but it is also very different. While Vaseline is 100% petroleum jelly, Aquaphor is 41% petroleum jelly and 59% other healing ingredients. A little is all I need, I usually apply it to my cracked skin and lips. Since going back to work my skin has been nothing but cracked and bleeding. I usually top it up with some strong thick hand cream. Any time I apply it my skin feels better overnight, with is incredibly impressive.

So there you go, 5 things I really enjoyed this past winter. It was a hard one for me to come up with, but once I started thinking about it, I really do love these items and they were the stars for the last quarter for me.

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Well, 2020 is over. That is a thing. I don't really know what to say about the year and I am sure you have  all heard it before and don't need me to drag on about it. With that I will present my favourite 5 for 2002.

Keep in mind I spent 2 months off work, then worked insane hours, had several breakdowns and just have not cared much about my appearances but more on my mental health.

Perspirex Comfort

Perspirex is one of those things I don't think of often but when I do all I have is love for it. I have used it for years and now they have a comfort version for those that are a bit more sensitive. I love that I can apply it and not worry about bathing or showing it off for a few days. I also love that in past years when I swam it wouldn't wear off either. And in the summer, I cannot state how great it is because lordy lordy so I sweat a lot in the summer and this stops and subsequently stops the smells.

Dr Teal's Relax & Relief /Eucalyptus & Spearmint

I love Dr Teal's (read previous posts on them here)! I buy their stuff all the time. 2020 has been a year of baths and me trying to control my anxiety. I went through about 5 bags of their bath salts, but right now I am using this mini one from a holiday set I picked up at the store. 

I also love a good bubble bath so I also am always picking up that. I am using the Relax & Relief which happens to be Eucalyptus and Spearmint formulated one form the same set. 

L'oreal 8 Second Miracle Water

I picked this up at the start of March before the first lockdown. I had long very damaged hair and I loved how well it smoothed and helped my hair feel softer and silkier. I stopped using it for a while because we were locked up and no one could see it. After my hair started to fall out  due to stress it really felt terrible so I started to use it again. I have to say it really did help what remaining hair was there. It feel smoother and softer.  It also does a fantastic job of combating frizz in humid weather.

Catrice Camouflage High Coverage Concealer

I wrote about these twice before and I have to say I adore them. These are the best concealers I have tried in a very long time. I can use just them alone or with foundation or BB cream. I pretty much love how they cover, are creamy and blend out. The beige tone of Porcelain is specifically amazing for my undereye circles.

Too Faced Shake Your Palm Palms Palette

It has been a while since I gave a mini palette from Too Faced a try. Well actually not true, the year before I tried the Hot Butter Rum one and loved it. When I picked this one up in the summer on sale I wasn't too sure if it would be great or no. I am just super happy with it. I love the shades, the finishes and looks I can create with it.  I really feel going forward I will probably be purchasing small palettes like this so that as trends and styles change I wont feel so bad about getting rid of large palettes or spending so much on them.