October top 10

Another top 10 round up is upon us! This month I’ve pulled together some old faves and new discoveries that I can’t wait to share with you. From beauty to skincare and fragrant notes I can’t live without, here’s what I’ve been indulging in this October.


 Moroccan Oil Hand Wash is the product I never knew I needed. I absolutely love the scent and performance of all Moroccan Oil hair products, so I was excited to try the Oud Mineral hand wash. Hydrating and gentle on the skin, it cleanses while nourishing and actually leaves our skin tighter due to the hyaluronic acids and antioxidant-rich argan oil. Six yummy scents… I can’t wait to try them all!

For months now, Agent Nateur finds its way onto my top ten lists. Holi (Water) Pearl and Rose Toner is the call out this month because of how restorative it is – improving skin elasticity, tightening pores, and removing impurities, I just absolutely love what it does for my skin. Similarly, the Holi (bath) will always have a place on my counter for its calming coconut smell but also due to its detoxifying salts and rejuvenating formula. It doesn’t just soften your skin, it also soothes tired muscles.

What’s NCEF-Shot you ask? Basically, Filgora came out with this ultra-concentrated formula of NCEF that acts as an at-home anti-wrinkle facial treatment. It boosts your skin quality with visible results in 10 days… for real! A supreme Polyrevitalizing concentrate, you have to try it to believe it.

A night serum that soothes and regenerates skin as you sleep is one of those set-it-and-forget-it serums you absolutely need to use. From dark circles and under-eye bags, the SVR Relax Ampoule Eye has a post-biotic formula that you massage in to encourage micro-circulation in the area. It firms and relaxes the under-eye area and legit, it works, especially when used in combo with Refresh Ampoule, an ultra-fresh morning serum that awakens the skin with an enriched caffeine formula.

Always a top fave, Guerlain stands out this month with the Abeille Royale Double R Renew & Repair Advanced Serum. Working double time with one single step, this serum gives your skin the lift it needs with its AHAs and PHAs along with the restoring white honey concentrate. Oh, and it smells absolutely delectable. 

Also an easy stand out is Caudalie’s Resveratrol Lift Retinol Alternative Firming Night Moisturizer – an anti-aging cream that does everything from lift and firm to redefine you facial contour. It’s an overnight cream, so again, it does all the hard work while you’re fast asleep in the repair phase of your skin’s natural cycle.

A glutton for fragrant and rich perfumes, I love the Fleur Musc by Narciso Rodriguez. Warm and floral, it blends spicy notes with deep woodsy features. If you still can’t imagine the smell, picture a rose garden that’s sparkling with amber wood. It’s vibrant yet assertive and comes in the most beautiful bottle.

I always love to feature a By Mademoiselle Jules piece, because I not only make it, but I’m a super fan of my own accessory line! The All-in-One gold necklace is a paperclip chain that can be styled so many different ways. Add a charm, attach it to another chain, mix and match pieces, and wear ith anything from an elegant dress to a t-shirt and jeans or even a bikini on the beach!

Photography by Patricia Brochu