Live Chat with Josie Maran on Sephora’s Beauty Insider community

I'm a big fan of Josie Maran's Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47, my HG moisturizer and sunscreen in one. So when I found out Josie herself was hosting a live chat, I had to be there! On July 20 Josie Maran hosted a live chat and Q&A session on Sephora's new Beauty Insider Online Community. She shared…

Morning routine: what you can and can’t skip

Many of us are pressed for time in the morning, but it seems we actually use more products than we realize.  Beyond just cleanser and moisturizer, what are the products that you use in the morning? Do you already know which ones are a must? Cleansing is probably something you can skip, but one thing…

Exfoliation 101 Part 2: Chemical exfoliation

You may think that using chemicals on your face is not a good thing, but don’t fret. I talked about physical exfoliation previously. I’ve recently ventured into chemical exfoliation, and so far I’ve been enjoying using this method! As I mentioned in my previous post, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) defines exfoliation as the process…

Exfoliation 101: Physical exfoliation

What is exfoliation, and do we really need to do it? Also, did you know there are two kinds of exfoliation? In this two-part series I will tackle physical and chemical exfoliation, and my experience with some products that use these two methods. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), exfoliation is “the process…

How to layer skincare products: nightly routine

If you are using a cleanser and moisturizer at night, then the order to use them is obvious. But if you use more than these two, you’ve probably wondered about the right sequence to use your products. Read on to find out! Allure and Dermstore have fantastic reads to guide you on the right order…

What are toners, and do we really need to use one?

You’ve probably heard that popular mantra of “cleanse, tone and moisturize” as the standard for skincare. But what exactly are toners, and do we need them? Toners have traditionally been advertised as astringents that remove dirt and grime, which a regular cleanser can’t remove. Old formulations usually contained ingredients that kill bacteria and absorb oil,…

Welcome – let’s discover good value skincare and beauty together

Welcome to Skincare Daily CA, my new blog where I will share skincare and makeup tips and beauty product reviews. I am a twentysomething living in Toronto, and I love discovering both drugstore and high-end finds that are of amazing quality and value. I've started this blog as part of my assignment for the Foundations…