10) The Body Shop's Coconut Lip Butter
I love coconut! So when The Body Shop came out with a lip butter based on their popular body butter, I rushed to the store to pick some up. This isn't your normal lip balm - it's not greasy or shiny or sticky. It really is body butter for your lips and comes with the same staying and moisturizing power. And another additional perk - no "perfumey" coconut fragrance!
9) Boots No. 7 Quick Cover Blemish Stick
Don't be fooled by the name, this isn't just for covering blemishes! I discovered this product while living in England and I was thrilled to see that Shoppers Drug Mart carries it as well. This concealer provides great coverage that rivals the expensive department store brands. It goes on smooth and creamy for easy blending and works wonders on those under-eye bags!
8) Cake Satin Sugar Hair & Body Refreshing Powder
This is a travel necessity, especially if you're going on a trans-continental flight with no chance to grab a quick shower. This dry shampoo is great for de-greasing your hair, restoring volume, and it also doubles as a body powder. And since it's a powder, you can bring it on the plane to freshen up during your flight! Available in both light and dark hues.
7) Rocky Mountain Soap Company's Bamboo Soap Pouch
This was recommended to me by a friend of mine. This handy little drawstring pouch holds your soap and exfoliates your skin at the same time. The bamboo fabric may feel quite rough to the touch, but once you add the lather from the soap, it's great! A quick and easy way to exfoliate your body.
6) The Body Shop's Hemp Hand Protector
This is one of my seasonal staples...as in "my-hands-are-so-dry-in-the-winter-they-crack-and-bleed". I only use this when I need extreme rehydration of my hands as it can be a bit on the greasy side otherwise. The scent may not appeal to everyone, but this stuff works wonders on dry, weathered hands!
5) Bare Minerals Make-Up
Yet another friend recommendation. I don't wear foundation because I find it to be thick, pasty and just not natural-looking. However, this stuff actually gives you the coverage of a foundation with the lightness of a powder. It's made of all natural minerals, so no chemicals, dyes or perfumes. I also successfully covered a horrible racoon-eye tan with their Warmth powder! It's now part of my daily beauty routine.
4) Kiss Me Mascara
I don't often wear mascara; but when I do, it's this stuff! Kiss Me mascara is unique in that it actually forms little tubes of mascara around each individual eye lash. No make-up remover is required either - just apply water and gently pull the little tubes off of your lashes.
3) Aussie 3 Minute Miracle
I have been using this hair conditioner since I was a teenager. This is great for when your hair needs a moisture boost - after a hot sunny day or swimming in the pool. It leaves your hair soft and tangle-free and has an AMAZING scent!
2) Clarins Hand & Nail Treatment Cream
Another product I discovered while living in London and have since incorporated into my supply of "beauty staples". This lotion is non-greasy and is quickly absorbed by the skin, leaving hands silky smooth. It's a bit on the expensive side for a hand cream, but a little goes a long way.
And the #1 product on my list...
1) Dermologica Daily Microfoliant
No word of a lie, this is the best facial exfoliant I have ever come across!! After just one use, your skin will feel as soft as a baby's bottom! The product comes in powder form, which you then mix with water to create a paste. The only downside to this product is the whopping $72 price tag! To be more economical, use only when needed or once a week.
