April Faves
A time of renewal and fresh energy, almost like a spring cleaning but for your mind and body, that’s how I see April. This month’s top ten faves include everything from skincare and beauty treatments to that perfect accessory to make you feel bright and ready to take on the budding flowers. Doesn’t it all just look so pastely and springy!?
1. Alchemy Produx – candle in lychee and black tea | 2. Clarins – Tonic Treatment Oil- Body | 3. Smashbox – photo finish correct anti redness primer | 4. Caudalie – vinotherapist hyaluronic nourishing body lotion | 5. Oribe – hair Alchemy resilience shampoo | 6. Summer Fridays – dream oasis deep hydration serum | 7. U BEAUTY- the plasma lip compound | 8. Becca x Smashbox – under eye brightening corrector fair/ light | 9. Lise Watier – 50W blush powder duo 50 years of beauty | 10. Mademoiselle Jules Flower Power necklace - COMING SOON!
With candles all over my home, there is not a room that has escaped the beauty of a wonderous scent and soft flickering flame. I absolutely love the Alchemy Produx Conical flask candle in the lychee and black tea scent. But that’s my personal taste. They’ve got a roster of tangerine, coconut, patchouli, tobacco, and other signature scents that will light up the room.
Always a lover of all things that help my skin stay young and firm, the Clarins Tonic Body Firming Treatment Oil does exactly what it says it does: firms your skin and minimizes the appearance of any imperfections (blemishes, stretch marks, dryness, and the likes of aging skin). Nourishing with rich omerga-9 and vitamin E, this luxurious treatment is absolutely delicious.
Smashbox delivers the perfect Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Face Primer that neutralizes your skin tone to make the perfect canvas for any makeup application. From natural to stage ready, this primer breathable and silky smooth.
I’ve had great experiences with the Caudalie line. I especially love the Vinotherapist Body Lotion – especially because it is nourishing and rich in that not-greasy sort of way. Leaving your skin softer, suppler, and visibly brighter, it’s an all-day treatment that takes seconds to apply.
Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo by Oribe prevents breakage, which for some reason, I’ve become prone to these last few years. Restoring elasticity and strengthening the texture of fragile and brittle hair, this treatment is an ultra-nourishing cleanser reinforced with hyaluronic acid, making it lightweight and moisturized.
Another serum I’ve tried, tested, and approved is the Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum. As you may or may not know, not all serums are created equal. This one is weightless and hydrating in way that is soothing for all skin types.
The Plasma Lip Compound by U Beauty is a transformative treatment that reshapes and plumps your lips. Yup, you guessed it – like at-home injections that visibly plump your lips! With 3D cushion-effect, the Plasma Lip Compound regulates cells activation and makes that pillowy effect, and yes, it works!
Another Smashbox favourite is the Smashbox x Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector. This corrector uses the reflective light to brighten those deep, dark under-eye circles. It’s a fan-fave and gets rave reviews for a reason – it illuminates the undereye area while creating a base for that concealer effect.
Lise Watier is always an easy go-to and that’s because with 50 years of Beauty under their belt, you know they know what they are doing. The blush Powder duo releases that natural finish, healthy glow. A combo of two universal shades, one swipe and you’ve got that flawless, silky finish. I love that the two colours work to create dimension and sculpt your face.
The Flower Power Necklace by Mademoiselle Jules, yes, that’s me, is the perfect accessory to complete your spring look. Pearls wrapping brilliant gemstones in a unique flower pattern, this necklace is the ultimate piece to enhance a tee-shirt and jeans look or a little black cocktail dress. Casual or fancy, pearls are an unlikely way to take an outfit over the edge, but trust me, it always works… and it’s coming VERY soon! The perfect Mother’s Day gift is on it’s way to being available to you. Yay!
Photography by Patricia Brochu