Putting together my top 10 August favourites was easier than usual. Looking around my bathroom counter, my seasonal products stared right up at me, waiting to be photographed! Once again, all about that anti-aging routine, the end of summer sees standout moisturizers, masks, and washes.

The Premium Booster Serum by Lierac does everything from illuminate and redensify (yes, that’s a word now). As we age, our skin loses density and becomes more elastic and saggy – and this booster does just the trick!

Another callout by Lierac is their Premium Silky Cream – perfect for anti-aging correction and specifically targeted at oily skin because of its matte finish. It moisturizes and emulsifies, while also targeting helping to tone and even out those dark spots and big pores.

MIFA has hit it out of the park with their Eucalyptus Coco Body Wash – I swear, as you bathe, your bathroom will fill with delectable scents that feel like a premium spa! Rich and luxurious, I love the relaxation benefits of aromatherapy from the eucalyptus, lavender, geranium, and peppermint. What more could you ask for!?

Styling my hair every day in a row (lol) takes a toll on my tresses. Some days, I just gotta skip the shampoo routine and go straight for the dry shampoo. That’s why I love Oribe’s Dry Texturizing Spray. Invisible finish with incredible volume, there is absolutely no powdery residue and it works like a hairdressing charm!

From all the outdoor workouts and long days in the lake or pool, my skin gets dry even in the summer. But the U Beauty Super Body Hydrator is a lightweight emulsion that hydrates the skin for 48 hours! I know, it sounds crazy and that’s because it is ground-breaking – leaving your skin looking younger, dewy, and fresh.

No summer top 10 is complete without a top sunscreen. I love the Necessaire Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++. A mineral sunscreen with everything your body needs to be protected and strengthened in the summer months. I’m all about preventing sun damage, especially because the first visible sign of sun damage is aging skin!

I’ve been a long-time fan of Urban Decay and it’s because they come out with these super cool products that you never knew you needed. I especially love their All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray with Vitamin C. As if makeup setting spray weren’t amazing enough, they added Vitamin C to ensure your skin breathes and stays hydrated while keeping your makeup look smudge-free.

On my counter at all times are scented candles – they fill the air with the yummiest smells, but also they look absolutely beautiful. I love the warm amber and Bulgarian rose mixed with textured woods and peony blossoms of the Valley of Flowers by Oribe.

MiradaTM Wrinkle-filling Eye Contour Care by Davincia naturally stimulates collagen production and smooths out fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area. It’s firming and plumping and leaves you feeling fresh.

Formulated with aloe vera, French silk peptides, pitaya, hyaluronic acid, and cucumber, the Holi (Bright) Resurfacing Glass Face Mask by Agent Nateur delivers everything it promises – an intensely moisturizing at-home facial! A face mask with anti-aging properties, I wear it while I cook, work, watch TV, and let Agent Nateur Benjamin Button my skin!

Photography by Patricia Brochu