If you’ve stumbled upon my page looking for Sephora Spring Sale Recommendations, then I am here to help! If you’re like me, these past two years I spent next to nothing on makeup products. However, that money in turn was spent on skincare and devices to keep up spa services while there were lockdowns and closures. So no I can’t say I was on a “no-buy”. I am however excited to fall in love with makeup again and below are my recos!
Meet the newest addition to my skincare regime, the NuFace Facial Toning device. I know it has been around for quite some time now. However, I had to give it a long thought on whether my daily routine needed another step.
Usage is simple but besides the device itself you also need a NuFace gel primer for the device to glide over.
I’ve only recently started using the NuFace Facial Toning Device and will report back on the visible effects once they become apparent. My goal is to achieve the appearance of a smoother forehead and tighten the jawline.
I’ve used several manual facial tightening tools and lifting devices in the past. My experience remains the same, the results last as long as you keep up with the uses. My search remained open solely to find a device whose treatment time was shorter.
NuFace uses “gentle microcurrent technology to stimulate muscles and tighten skin, giving a lifted effect to the brows, eyes, jawline, cheeks, and neck.”
NuFace’s instructions state to: glide the device three times on each side of the treatment areas, ie. cheek, neck, forehead. Each swipe is merely a few seconds long. An automated beep will also notify you when it’s over.
So far, I am thoroughly appreciating the simple usage of this non-invasive device, the short yet effective treatment times and its compact size.
NuFace is available online and in-store at Sephora.
It feels like an eternity has gone by since I’ve actually been excited about makeup. This past year I’ve skipped practically every step of my makeup routine besides concealer, brows and mascara. However, glow products are one thing I can’t say no to! Like the NARS Summer Solstice Cheek Duo.
A limited edition highlighter and bronzer duo, that houses two shades from NARS’ core range (Ibiza and Laguna). One swipe creates a golden hue with a brown base and with a subtle touch of shimmer.
Although my beauty buying habits have definitely changed this past year. I would still personally purchase this cheek duo because I don’t already have the two core shades (Ibiza and Laguna) in my makeup collection. $60 CAD for a generously sized pan, justifies the price. Aside from my face, I enjoy a subtle sweep of shimmer across my clavicle and surrounding area and this is absolutely beautiful!
The brown base in this cheek duo allows me to “sun sculpt”, eliminating the need for me to use multiple products. This product applies seamlessly with little transfer and is exactly what I needed for mask-friendly makeup
Happy May! This is the second Mother’s Day that’s occurring during the pandemic. As everyone’s spending habits have changed, I’ve made sure to incorporate more wellness and investment products. I hope you find my compilation of gift ideas from my Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2021 useful or that it sparks ideas of your own!
*Below you will find links to products pictured in the guide. A handful of links are affiliate links, which means I earn a percentage of sales made via those links. For more information, see my disclosure here.*
Luxurious silk pillowcases, sleep masks, sheets and more! Available online at cilque.com. I’ve previously talked about the benefits of Cilque, which you can read here. Available online at theybay.com and cilque.com for $79 CAD.
Level up Mom’s traditional beauty tools with SkinGear’s Electric Facial Gua Sha. It helps to restore glow and firmness to the face when used with any beauty serum, eye cream, or your favourite moisturizer. Experience the fusion of 4 treatments in 1 tool! This facial massager uses micro-electronic control combined with heating, vibration, and LED functions to promote product penetration, excrete toxins, and repair damaged skin. Retails for $109.50 CAD. Available online at shopskingear.com
Exclusive Heat Sense heats water quickly. Warms water quickly for a comforting thermal massage spa experience. Invigorating bubbles for a soft, rhythmic massage on tired, achy feet. Massaging foot rollers relax from heel to toe.Available online at thebay.com, bedbathandbeyond.com, amazon.ca and other retailers where Conair products are sold.$69.99 CAD.
“A three-piece discovery set of Oribe bestsellers in generous travel-ready sizes, featuring the Dry Texturizing Spray and Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo and Conditioner.” Available online at Sephora.ca. $65 CAD
Deluxe Gift Set is available in 3 scents. Enriched with first cold-pressed olive oil. Includes: • Concentrated Dish Detergent 500 ml • Hand Soap with Olive Oil 200 ml • Hand Soap Refill with Olive Oil 1L • Multi-Purpose Wipes, 60 wipes Available for $49 CAD on fruits-passion.com
Celebrate Mother’s Day with the gift of glowing & radiant skin. Vivier’s Anti-Aging Program is the all-in-one anti-aging solution that really does it all. The program reduces fine lines and wrinkles, aging and expression lines while at the same time improving your skin’s moisture, texture and tone. Your customized Anti-Aging Program includes six full size pharmaceutical-grade products, including Vivier’s patented Vitamin C serum (USP), in an elegant cosmetic bag: HEXAM, Refreshing Toner, Radiant Eye Contour Cream, Kinē-C, Daily Age-Defying Moisturizer and Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30. Available online at www.vivierskin.ca for $340 CAD.
A powerful deep muscle treatment, in an ultra-quiet smart percussive therapy device with advanced sound insulation. Elite works deep to melt away tension and release soreness, empowering you to care of your body daily. $549 CAD and available online at www.theragun.com
14. Support Local Businesses
If you’re in Ontario, we are still under a lockdown. This Mother’s Day there are countless way to support local businesses all without leaving the comfort of your home! Support your local restaurants by ordering in your Mom’s favourite meal for Mother’s Day. Gift cards are the best way to support local businesses and many can be purchased online. Many of your favourite restaurants are now offering meal kitsor catering services.
I hope you found my Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2020 helpful! Please keep in mind shipping delays when placing your orders & a Happy early Mother’s Day to the Mom’s to-be, Moms and Mother figures!
