Live Clean Face Mineral Sunscreen and After Sun 98% Aloe Vera Gel ~ #Review #Giveaway

If I was asked what I think are important things to take me when I am out this summer is my hat, water bottle, and sunscreen.  I use sunscreen all year round but I use it the most during the summer when I have to apply all over my body.  If you are packing some sunscreen on your trip or to the park, you should bring a tube of Live Clean mineral face sunscreen with you.

Garnier Ombrelle Sunscreen ~ #Review

Summer is not summer unless I am slapping a ton of sunscreen on my daughter and I every morning before we head out for the day.  When I was growing up it was not an issue and I remember the highest SPF was 15. Now we have SPF as high as 110.  If you any higher I believe it has to be prescribed by a doctor.

Alba Botanica Sunscreen ~ #Review #Giveaway

I can't believe Summer is unofficially here and I can't wait to take my daughters to all the festivities that are happening this season.  There are so many things that happen in my city that I hope I can cram in everything I want us to do and make the most of this summer.  Since we will be out most of the time, I have to make sure my daughters and I are well protected from UVA/B.

Having Fun in the Sun With Coppertone Clearly Sheer ~ #Review

The more the merrier - that is what I like to say.  Did you know most people don't put enough sunscreen on or that we don't put it on often enough.  We should be slapping quite bit on our skin and reapplying every two hours.  If you are in the water, you need to apply more often!  It is also ideal to apply at least 15 mins before heading out so it allows for you skin to absorb the sunscreen.  In the past my daughters has used Coppertone.  Recently I saw them again while I was in my drugstore and did a double take.  Coppertone recently released Clearly Sheer line.

Garnier Must Have Products ~ #Review & #Giveaway

I discovered that my brother is going to Mexico.  I am so jealous.  It has been ages since I sat in a plane for a vacation. Whenever I have to pack for an overnight stay I could never know which items to bring.  I rather over pack because I hate the feeling when I forgot something important at home.

Here are some top 6 items you have to have when you are travelling or going home for the holidays:

• Garnier Fructis Volume Extend Dry Shampoo
• Garnier Fructis De-Constructed Texture Tease Dry Touch Finishing Spray
• Garnier Skin Renew BB Cream + Blur Miracle Skin Perfector
• Garnier Skin Naturals Fresh Make-up Removing Cloths
• Garnier Ombrelle SPF 30 Ultra-Fluid Lotion for Face
• Garnier Ombrelle 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50+ for Kids

Garnier Ombrelle Ultra Light Advanced SPF 50 Weightless Body Lotion and 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50+ for Kids ~ #Review

Summer is finally in full swing.  We are out more often - going to parks, beaches, and camping.  Summer is short so I have planned out their summer holidays.  Of course, before we head out I make sure we all have sun screen on.  I gather them up all in a small basket and set it on the stairs that I know where they are.  It also reminds me to put on their sunscreen and lately I am also carrying one in my bag especially if I know if we are gone all day.  Lately we have been using Garnier Ombrelle Ultra Light Advanced SPF 50 Weightless Body Lotion and 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50+ for Kids.

Must Have this summer: Vichy Ideal Soleil sunscreen ~ #Review

If there is one thing I am very diligent about it is making sure my daughters and I have sunscreen on before we go out. I can't believe how many times I would tell (bug) my oldest daughter to make sure she puts on her sunscreen during the afternoon.  It is sad that the school teacher doesn't help or remind the kids to put on their sunscreen.  My daughter will be going to camp in a few days and I know they require me to pack sunscreen for her to use.  I will be packing her the Vichy Ideal SOLEIL SPF 60 Protection Stick and the Ideal Soleil SPF 50 Mexoryl XL for children.

Checking out Kiehl's Activated Sun Protection ~ #Review

Ever since I have started noticing a few dark spots on my face,  I never leave the house without any sunscreen on.  I even make sure my girls have some sunscreen before we leave the front door.  My oldest daughter always complains when I put some sunscreen on her.  I need something that would do the job quickly and Kiehl's Activated Sun Protector works amazing.

Vichy at Luminato Festival (III) ~ #VichyLuminato #Review

I wasn't kidding when I tell you I have the most problematic skin and this is the last batch I received from the Luminato event.

I don't think I could stress how much I love their new Vichy Aqualia Thermal Night Spa.  I have mentioned in my previous post and many beauty bloggers also share my same enthusiasm.  I don't think I could live without this new night cream.  If you have not tried it, you have to.  If you have dehydrated or dry skin this might be the magic cream you have beenwaiting for.  I apply a thin layer on my skin and makes it feels wonderful in the morning.

Great Summer Care Products from Vichy ~ #Review

It is starting to get hot and sunny and most likely everyone is shopping for sunscreen.  Whether it is for going to the beach or off to a romantic dream vacation we need to remember to protect our skin.

If you are like me, you and hate putting sunscreen on your face because you find it thick and heavy.  Depending on the sunscreen it makes my face all oily and eventually breakout.  Then I discovered Capital Soleil Ultra Fluid Lotion SPF 30 - one of the best sunscreens I could actually use on my face.  It is very runny so first shake the bottle well to mix the ingredients and then apply.  It absorbs super fast, no scent, no white streak marks, and it is non greasy.  It feels like I am not even wearing any sunscreen on my face.  It is so easy to wear underneath my makeup.  There is no excuse for not putting sunscreen on your face.  We want to stay looking 10 years younger - don't we?

SPF - Sun Protection Factor ~ Life

I'm no expert or a dermatologist but for the longest time I wondered what SPF stood for, and whether higher a number meant better protection.

It is sunscreen season and we should all wear sunscreen to protect our skin so we stay young and healthy.  Technically we should be wearing it all year round but most people don't stay out long enough for it to matter or like me who don't see the sun because of my hours.

SPF stands for - Sun Protection Factor. So what does that mean?
It tells you how long you can stay in the sun without burning from UVB light.
If you burn under the sun in 30 minutes x 30 SPF = 900 minutes (15 hours) you can stay under the sun without burning.

Sounds great, right?  But there are a number of factors that affect the calculation so it is not necessarily  correct - like most of the time we don't put enough sunscreen on, depending on the time of the day because late afternoon is when the sun is the strongest, and how much sunscreen has been absorbed into your skin.

If you see the term "Broad Spectum" it means it protects your skin from both UVA and UVB

So the big question: Is there a difference between the SPF levels? We have seen SPF 30 to SPF 110.  According to CBC's Marketplace there is really no difference but only increasing the protection by a few percent. SPF 30 gives you 96.7% protection and SPF 70 gives you 98.3%.  Apparently, there is no sunscreen that gives you 100% protection and once applied, we need to re-apply because after a few hours it is gone.  It's recommended to re-apply every two hours.  Overall, there is no reason to spend the extra money for a SPF 110 where there is only a small difference.  So you ask why do they make SPF 110?  One answer is marketing.  We all think higher SPF is better so we shell out the extra few bucks.

The video is a few years old but the theory is still the same.



What are your thoughts?  Which SPF do you purchase?

Sunscreen Event at Pharma Plus/Rexall

I walked by my local Pharma Plus store.
I saw they were doing a Coopertone Sunscreen Event
After taking my picture and assessing my skin they gave me a goodie bag.
The goody bag contained 3 samples of sunscreen, key chain, bandanna, $1 off coupon for any Coopertone Sunscreen (not shown), and $5 off coupon when I spend on anything in Pharma Plus store (not shown in the picture).

Every since I have started to see sun/age spots I have been putting sunscreen religiously.
On top of that I wear a hat when I go outside.  I get annoyed with myself if I forget it sometimes.

Is putting sunscreen apart of your daily routine?