Yes, summer is over, but it was 24 degrees out the other day. It is so warm and sunny it feels like late Summer. With that, I thought it would be a great time to talk about the 5 things I have liked the most this past summer.

The products are going to be hanging out with my Feather Friends from the summer collection. I do not know how I became a person who fell in love with decorative birds, but here I am ordering ones for the holiday season.

I got a four-pack of these at Costco in the spring. I really enjoyed it. It is one of the few sunscreens that does not burn my eyes, which is a big deal in the hot summer months.

I did a full review here if you want to read it. They did a very good job of adapting the Japanese formula for the Canadian market, considering we do not allow all the ingredients here (which I really hope they update soon).

I used this in the early summer to prepare my feet for sandal season, and it worked great. I had thick and flaky skin on my feet and didn't want to get a pedicure. I used it again after my pool closed. I tend to kick off the rough walls of the pool and get cuts, so I had to wait until after they healed to use it again. 

I did a full review here. I love the multi-pack, which means I don't have to worry about picking up more and how well it just works. I also like that there is a lotion version, so I can keep the smooth feeling going as long as possible. Their Ultra-Hydrating Food Mask is also fantastic.

I picked these up when I did a Shoppers Drug Mart order and have loved using them. Everyone talked so much about how great they were, and I now see why. I really liked using them in the hotter months for a glowy blush look. Really nice formula.

Since I swam from Canada Day to Labour Day pretty much daily, I did not want to damage my hair more by styling it with heat. I ended up using this no-heat styling cream instead and let my hair air dry. I do really enjoy how my wavy hair decides how straight or curly it wants to be every time I wash it, this product helps it do that without weighing it down while preventing frizz.

Ok, I know it is not a single product...but hear me out. I went to Trader Joe's in June after a concert at Fallsview. I picked up the three Brazilian Nut Butter items they sell, Body Butter, Body Scrub and Body Wash (they all cost $5.99 USD). They are apparently a dupe of the Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Crush scent. Since I have two minis of the Sol de Janeiro body spray, I figured I would focus on trying to use one up.

Since they all go so well together (I do not think the TJ is a dupe of the scent; the TJ smells a bit different), I just started using all 4 products daily. As a result, I used up a mini body spray by the end of September. Mission accomplished for intentionally using up a product.

So there you go, those are some of the things I really enjoyed this past season. I am actually looking forward to some fall weather in the next few weeks. The trees are now a great shade and I always enjoy walks with Bradley when we aren't going to pass out from the heat.

When it comes to conditioner, I like a lot of it, but I also don't want my hair weighted down. My hair is pretty dry and damaged from years of colouring and styling and needs a rich conditioner. This one is pretty darn rich without weighing down your hair. I found since I started using it that my hair has a lot more body to it while still getting enough moisture. It is definitely a good fit for anyone with damaged and/or colour treated hair.

When it comes to hair nothing helps repair like a good hair mask. This mask is a great consistency, it isn't too thick so it still works great in a tube, but it also is just thick enough to coat your hair and act the way a mask should. I love how well it rinses out and how it doesn't leave it feeling weighed down. Every time I wash my hair, I add just a little to my ends to give them some extra hydration.

Now last time I didn't get much, but this time I went nuts. All the new items were calling to me.
I picked up for a pal Thierry Mugler's Womanity. I got a great set that has a 100ml wash and lotion as well as a 80 ml au de parfume. Let me tell you something, cheaper then just the perfume...crazy talk.
I also got some amazing Stila finds. Lip gloss trio set for $7.99, Lip pencil for $7.99 and a brush set for $13.99.
I also go some small Hawiian Tropic lotions for $1.00 each, Joico mini hair spray for $1.99, Sally Hansen cuticle pusher set for $2.99, Sally Hansen Foot file for $1.99, as well as a generic brush set for $7.99.  My mom grabbed me a wine stopper for $2.50. I also got for gifts some UK Dairy Milk bars for $4.99 each. Finally I got myself an spf 45 spray on Neutrogena sunscreen.

Overall I think I did very well, I am in love with the Stila!!! I feel I could have gotten more of their items but held back.

If you need a new perfume I highly suggest checking out their rock bottom prices.

Check out their site : lisascosmetics.com