I’m such a sucker for branding.

I recently got introduced to a new brand to Canada, Skin Proud, and as soon as I saw the packaging, I knew I would love it.

Skin Proud is a UK drugstore skincare brand that you can find here in Canada at Walmart. Skin Proud is a clean vegan skincare line that is for all skin types and ages. Their products blend together science-led ingredients with natural extracts to treat your skin.

Now the first thing you’ll probably notice about their products is the adorable pink packaging which gives me Kylie Skin vibes.  I actually didn’t even notice this at first, but depending on the product, there are three different shades of pink. Skin Proud products are colour-coded for ease of use, so the lilac pink products are for the morning, the salmon colour is for anytime of the day, and the mauve pink is for night.

Starting first with a cleanser, the Skin Proud Velvet Cloud Foaming Cleanser (C$16.97), which is a mousse foam cleanser that smells amazing and just melts away any dirt, oil, makeup, etc. off your skin.  This cleanser is enriched with vitamin B3 which moisturizes skin, as well as amino acids to keep skin balanced and bright without stripping it of moisture.

Follow up with their Detox Tonic, Daily Exfoliating Tonic (C$16.97), which is a toner used to remove any dead skin cells, hydrate skin, and prep it for the rest of your routine.

This toner, which also smells amazing, has a balance of AHAs, apple extract to moisture, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and aloe vera to calm skin, unclog pores, tame blemishes, and improve the appearance of texture and brighten tone.  It also has five per cent lactic avid and glycolic acid to remove dead skin cells.

Now that your skin is prepped for the rest of your routine, go in first with one of their serums. For the day, use the Smooth Talk Serum (C$17.97). This serum contains two per cent hyaluronic acid, as well as peptides to rejuvenate skin, pineapple extract to clarify, and hyaluronic acid to soften skin.

This serum works to lock in moisture for the appearance of plumped and hydrated skin.  It also helps to increase hydration levels by up to 40 per cent in 30 minutes and will keep skin hydrated for up to 12 hours.

For the night, give their Recharge Serum (C$17.97) a try. This serum contains 0.5 per cent retinol serum so it helps to even skin tone and promote cell renewal while you sleep.  This serum also has hyaluronic acid and rose hip oil to promote cell renewal, calm skin, and remove skin dead skin cells for skin that is glowing when you wake up.

For a daytime moisturizer give the Sorbet Skin (C$16.97) a shot. This moisturizer has a four-part hyaluronic acid complex that gives you healthy and glowing skin. This moisturizer, which has a gel-like texture is hydrating and lightweight and locks in moisture for a dewy complexion.

The moisturizer also has rose flower water to restore, revitalize, rehydrate, and renew skin.

Finally, for night, their Sleep Hero moisturizer (C$16.97) is a great one to try out.  This moisturizer works as a leave-on mask while you sleep and is formulated with raspberry extract and balancing niacinamide to promote healthy skin. It also has cranberry seed oil to nourish skin. Apply this moisturizer before bed and wake up with nourished and glowing skin.

I was pleasantly surprised by this line and loved how well the products worked (and smelled). The two I really recommend are the cleanser and toner since I love the consistency and packaging of these products. I’m a sucker for a foaming cleanser and this one is amazing. Also, the toner comes in a pump bottle, making it super easy to dispense on a cotton round.

I would definitely check out this line next time you’re at Walmart Canada, especially if you are in your teens or 20s. I think this would be right up your alley.

Have you tried Skin Proud?

Products provided by PR. All opinions are my own.

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We all love glowing and hydrated skin.

I have tried a lot of different lines and formulas when it comes to skincare and to be honest, I’m such a sucker for cute branding, so I’ll naturally gravitate towards something cute and colourful.

Enter Glow Recipe.

Glow Recipe is a vegan and cruelty-free brand that is powered by fruit. I have tried a lot of their various products and although I love them, I do think it’s more for those who are in their teens and 20s. I’m in my 30s and although I do prefer more anti-aging and stronger skincare but I do love to formula of Glow Recipe and love the fact that it has natural ingredients.

So, with that being said, I recently got some new items to try out, including their brand-new sunscreen, and I couldn’t wait to share them on here.

Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Need a boost of hydration? Check out the Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum (C$76).

This serum contains plum, as well as five weights of hyaluronic acid to plump skin. Great for all kinds of skin types, this helps with dryness, loss of firmness and elasticity, and fine lines and wrinkles.

This lightweight serum contains hyaluronic acid, three antioxidant plums to hydrate, nourish, and rejuvenate skin, as well as vegan collagen and silk proteins to guard skin against free radicals and to hydrate.

I have actually been using this serum during my daytime skincare routine and love how lightweight and hydrating it is. It also smells nice and absorbs into the skin really nicely. This serum is great for hydrating skin, as well as giving you a more plump and radiant appearance.

Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream

Pair the Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Serum with the Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream (C$52).

This moisturizer, which is a whipped gel cream formula, visibly plumps skin and leaves it with a gorgeous glow.

This moisturizer, which is ideal for normal, dry, combination, and oily skin, is great for dryness, dullness, and loss of firmness and elasticity.  The formula contains polyglutamic acid, which boosts the efficacy of hyaluronic acid and locks in moisture, hyaluronic acid to hydrate, and plum and ice willow herb to brighten, hydrate, and balance skin.

The moisturizer actually comes in a recyclable and refillable package so once you are done it you can buy the refill.  I think this moisturizer would be perfect for those in their mid-20s as it does give you anti-aging benefits, as well as hydrates and protects skin.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sunscreen SPF 50

Applying sunscreen as part of your daytime skincare routine is essential, so this Glow Recipe release has been a showstopper product.

The Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sunscreen SPF 50 (C$45) is a sunscreen that hydrates and gives skin a visible glow while also working to evening out skin tone over time.

Ideal for all types of skin, it is a lightweight cream sunscreen that also helps with fine lines, wrinkles, dryness, and dullness. The formula contains niacinamide to reduce the appearance of dark spots, pores, and dullness, as well as hyaluronic acid to hydrate, and aloe to soothe and hydrate skin.

This sunscreen is lightweight and gives a sun protection of SPF 50. It also has a blend of mineral and chemical sunscreen actives.  It is also reef safe and doesn’t leave a white cast or a greasy feel.

I absolutely love the Tula sunscreen, however, it’s not available in Canada.  This one is a great alternative and you can find it here in the Great North. It is currently sold out on Sephora online but check your local store to see if they have it in stock there.

Overall I really love Glow Recipe products and love the fact that it’s fruit-first focused.  Also, I’m such a sucker for the branding and packaging, so I always love to try out their new products.  If you are in your teens or 20s I would definitely take a look at creating a regimen using their products.

Have you tried Glow Recipe products?

Please note, products provided by PR. All opinions are my own.

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When it comes to primers, the Smashbox Photo Finish primer is one of the best ones there is.

Known as Canada’s number-one primer, the Smashbox Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Foundation Primer (C$50)  is a clear primer gel that helps to smooth skin, minimize pores, and hydrate and protect your skin.

This primer, which is both vegan and cruelty-free, reduces the appearance of fine lines and pores while helping to make your makeup last all day long.  The formula contains antioxidants and vitamins A and E to help protect your skin from pollutants, damage, and stress.

Now if you’ve tried this primer, you’ll know how amazing it is, and if you are a regular purchaser of it, then you’ll be pleased to know that Smashbox recently released four new versions of it, aimed to target different skincare concerns.

For oily skin, take a look at the Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Face Primer (C$50), which helps to mattify skin and control oil. This formula contains a Silkscreen Complex of antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, probiotic extract, vitamins, and algae to nourish, balance, and defend skin.  It also has witch hazel, salicylic acid, and zinc to absorb oil.

This primer is perfect to use on its own or under makeup to help control oil skin, as well as protect skin against environmental aggressors like pollution and blue light.

If you have dull skin and want a little glow, then take a look at the Smashbox Photo Finish Illuminate Glow Face Primer (C$50) which delivers brighter and healthier-looking skin.