Now, I haven’t actually ordered from Skinstore or Look Fantastic personally before. However, seeing the Skinstore‘July 4th Sale’ and hearing great things about the company — and seeing their affordable shipping to a variety of different countries — I’m awfully tempted and maybe some of you will be too. Here are my picks from the sale. The website has loads of items on 25% off with a code and a bunch of different brands on for different promotions as well. Here are some of my picks:
Elta MD UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 ($40.61 CDN | 60 mL)
I’ve always wanted to try Elta MD’s sunscreens but they are actually pretty difficult to access in Canada. Thus, finding this on sale makes me really want to try this tinted sunscreen-moisturizer hybrid. It’s a tinted formula that I’ve heard is supposedly sheer and suits a variety of skin tones and suits drier skins without being heavy or greasy. It features hyaluronic acid, mineral filters and vitamin e. I’ve heard that it’s comfortable but wears wonderfully under makeup. I also find my excitement over finding sunscreen on sale borderline hysterical at this point but alas…
Wander Beauty Baggage Claim Rose Gold Eye Masks ($26.81 CDN | 0.84 oz)
I enjoy a nice set of eye masks as much as the next person but many of them leave my eyes irritated or cost an arm an a leg for a single set. These ones come with six different sets and really hydrate the under eye area without irritation. They contain aloe, glycerin, panthenol, calendula, shea butter and hyaluronic acid. I wish they didn’t have the lavender oil but it’s towards the end of the ingredients list. They also stick well to the eye area so you don’t have to stop living your life to reap the benefits of the eye masks.
Sunday Riley JUNO Antioxidant + Superfood Face Oil ($77.22 CDN | 35 mL)
This is an expensive but lovely oil blend that doesn’t contain any essential oils or fragrance. It’s soothing and nourishing, filled with an abundance of antioxidant rich plant oils that really help to replenish irritated skin and combat inflammation. It’s not a particularly lightweight oil and smells like salad dressing but it’s fantastic. It contains black cumin oil, blackberry seed oil, broccoli seed oil, carrot seed oil, grape seed oil, cranberry seed oil, marula oil, meadow foam seed oil, pomegranate oil, raspberry oil and acai fruit oil.
Soap & Glory Clean on Me Clarifying Shower Gel ($10.73 CDN | 500 mL)
Soap & Glory‘s bath and shower products are seriously underrated; my eczema prone skin can tolerate them without experiencing dryness and sensitivity and their scents are amazing. This shower gel doubles as a fantastic bubble bath that doesn’t dry out my skin despite containing a gentler sulphate (but not sodium lauryl sulphate) and smells like my favourite fragrance, the discontinued Miss Dior from 2012. It smells like a citrusy rose that fades into the stuff that patchouli and soft musk dreams are made of.
REN Perfect Canvas Clean Jelly Oil Cleanser ($34.32 CDN | 100 mL)
I’ve come to the conclusion that one of the most important and under appreciated steps of the skincare routine is cleansing and to be frank, I’ve got a hankering to try a new one. This is an balm-oil cleanser that I’ve heard fantastic things about as a balm to break down makeup and sunscreen and as an indulgent treat of a cleanser. This is a brand that is rarely on sale so the 25% off is enticing. Along with emulsifying agents and a few nice plant oils, this does contain some fragrance but I’m less concerned about this in a product you rinse off.
Slip Silk Midi Scrunchies ($48.26 CDN | pack of 5)
The hype for these expensive silk scrunchies is real, people. I love the size of these ones that allow me to easily secure my hair on the top of my head before bed or to put some or all of it up during the day. The best part is that my hair doesn’t actually tangle up around the scrunchie and maintains its curl pattern fairly well. These are a godsend to extending the time between hair restyling and washes. I like that the colours are subdued as well.
Slip Silk Knot Headband ($74 CDN)
Now, this is a purchase I made for myself last year and I don’t regret it. The quality of silk on this headband is nice and the knotted-front design is cute. I wear it every day, either to keep my hair away from my face while cleansing or applying makeup — without disrupting my temperamental curls even while damp or as a cute hair accessory, also without denting my hair or flattening certain sections.
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