I started using this for my new Vintage Vanity series, and I fell in love. It is a great, simple bar that gets the job done. You can read about its history and how I really enjoyed it here.

Belif's Aqua Bomb line is one of my favourite skincare lines. These pads are pretty self-explanatory; they are toner with PHA in a pad format.

I have a lot of acne popping up along my hairline and dry, flakey skin on my cheeks. These pads have been great for light exfoliation in those areas without irritating anything. The other toner ingredients are super hydrating. 

This an absolutely massive stick of Aquphor, with 30% petroleum in it. Because it is a stick, it has different ingredients than the regular Aquaphor, such as avocado oil and wax. I fell in love with this stick because, for the last year, I have had peeling lips. It didn't matter how often I applied balms to my lips; they were terrible. This cleared it up in a week.  I also use it on my cuticles and dry elbows as well as on top of my skincare for slugging when dog walking in the winter weather.

I do not believe it is sold in Canada. I had to get it in the USA. The exact same stick is also sold under their Baby Care banner.

I think we all know how effective Tower 28's SOS Spray is at eliminating unwanted skin issues while still being gentle on the skin. However, I’ve found a similar product that costs significantly less: Microcyn Skin Spray for pets. It’s priced at $29.99 for 240 ml and works just as well.

I used this spray at my previous job whenever a pet had issues like scratching their ears, developing hot spots, or any other irritated skin problems. I even started using it on myself for scratches and bruises, and it worked wonders. When Tower 28 gained popularity for its product, I felt vindicated, knowing that others finally recognized its effectiveness.

I picked up my bottle a few months ago when my dog, Bradley, was chewing on himself to calm and heal his skin. I recently used it on Sterling after he scratched his ear non-stop, making it red and scabby. After applying the spray the next day, everything looked much calmer. I mean, the fact it saved me a visit to the vet alone makes it worthy of a favourite spot.

Now, it’s become my favourite, not just for my pets but also because I've been struggling with acne that I can't control. I started using the spray on my own skin whenever a pimple began to surface, and I noticed that it helped clear them up faster than when I didn’t use it.

Thinking of a number 5 was really hard. I spend a lot of time in the bath, so I went to have one and it came to me, Vitabath. I used up a small bottle in January and am now working on a bottle double the size. You need so little of it for a ton of bubbles and scent that will fill your whole floor. 

They make any scents, but the green is the original and smells the best to me.

So there you go, five things I have loved this winter season. Now, let us hope the weather gets better, and I can spend some more time outside with less dry skin.

Summer officially started last week, so I thought it would be a good time to reflect on what I have really enjoyed using this past season. It has been a long time since I did one of these, but they always inspire me to write a little and to me that is a good thing.

2. Dove Glow Recharge Body Wash 

This is Dove's latest body wash, it has a brightening serum with vitamin C and exfoliating minerals in it, as well as a light tropical berry scent.

Aqua Bomb Broad Spectrum SPF 50 has been a hot ticket item for almost a year now. It was honestly hard to find. I adore Belief's Aqua Bomb range and I really just had to try it out.

This cream contains four different types of of hyaluronic acids to help hydrate the skin for a long period of time. It also has Vitamins C and E to help brighten the skin.

Since I started using the cream a month ago I feel like my skin has become softer and smoother. It also is in fact brighter! I find that my skin can often be super sensitive, but it really loves this formula and reacts very well to it.

It feels a lot like their Original Aqua Bomb Cream, but has this wonderful citrus scent that is light and lovely. It applies light airy like a gel-cream meant for more oily skin, but really hydrates and soothes the skin. It keeps my skin hydrated for a long period of time like a heavier cream would. The best part of this combo is in the warmer months I get hydration I need without sweating it out as the day goes on or as I sleep.

Overall I really like this new formulation. I really like the OG Aqua Bomb (and the True Cream), I mean I really do, but this is an upgrade for me. I hydrates my skin super well and for the whole day, all while being a gel like texture that is light and absorbs almost instantly. It really is great combo for my dry skin in the warmer weather. The added vitamins are also fantastic and I find my marks have been clearing up quicker since I've been using it. It's a new staple to my routine and I will put it on my list for the next Sephora sale.

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