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Skincare Saturday: What’s In My Shower Right Now

Taking a look at what's in my shower

Last weekend I showed you what’s on the counters and in my medicine cabinets in my bathrooms, and this week I thought I’d show you what I’m actually using right now on the daily in my shower!

Being a beauty blogger means that, above anything else, skincare is the thing that PR companies try to send you the most. As a result, it can mean having a huge backlog of items you want to get through, which is usually held up by the fact that we’re always in the midst of trying something out in order to review it. This is one of those rare occasions where I’ve turned down enough skincare over the last few months so that I can play catch up and finish up some products that were already in my stash just waiting to get used up! Because honestly, finishing up a product is really very, very satisfying!

Hair care and scrub
Hair care and scrub

Starting you off with some hair stuff, I’ve got the Gliss Hair Repair Extra Volume shampoo* and conditioner*. While this is supposed to give me more volume, my hair is so stupidly long right now that I don’t notice much of an impact. That being said, this is a perfectly serviceable set of shampoo and conditioner and I have enjoyed using them quite a bit. I did use up the Gliss Hair Repair with Liquid Keratin* set previously though, and if I had to choose between the two, I’d definitely opt for the Liquid Keratin one instead (comes in a black bottle with gold writing) as that one worked absolute wonders on my hair.

About once a week I’ll do a hair mask and lately I’ve been using the Phyto Phytoelixir Intense Nutrition Mask*. It’s intended for ultra dry hair, which isn’t necessarily me, but I do like the infusion of nutrients into my hair once a week since I am a daily hair washer.

And since it sits nicely on the hair mask, I’ve got a body scrub over on this side of the shower as well. As with the hair mask, about once a week I’ll use a body scrub and I’ve been working my way through the BVSpa Sugar Scrub in Pink Grapefruit*. Great scent and helps to slough off any dead skin.

Shower caddy holding all my shower essentials!
Shower caddy holding all my shower essentials!

The bottom half of the shower caddy is my section (David’s area is above since he’s taller) and I’ve got it stuffed with the products I use most in the shower. (Not pictured, a bar of Mary Kay Into The Garden soap* that’s lounging on the corner of the tub.)

I’m a bit fussy with shaving, so I’ve got a few items in here for that purpose. I prefer to shave my legs with the Schick Intuition Razor just because it’s SO EASY. I started using this razor in my 20s because my friend Alison tried it out and loved it, so I hopped on the bandwagon. Not having to lather up my legs with shaving cream before shaving them is glorious. The layer around the razor acts as the shaving cream and saves me so much time in the mornings. You will notice that you go through these a bit quickly and they are more expensive than using a regular razor with shaving cream, but for me the time savings is huge. That being said, I hate how the Intuition razor feels on my underarms (makes them itchy for whatever reason), so I stick to my Gillette Venus shaving gel (Violet Swirl here) and a Gillette Venus Razor for those areas. (Also great for the bikini line area and anywhere else downunder.) Since I am a natural blonde (yes, it’s true – I don’t dye my hair), I don’t actually have to shave all that often – maybe once a week for my legs and twice for my underarms.

Shaving details aside, I’ve got two face washes in here: the MyChelle Creamy Pumpkin Cleanser* and Marcelle Hydra-C Daily Radiance Scrub. The MyChelle pumpkin cleanser is to die for – it smells like a pumpkin spice latte in a face wash and I *love* using it in the fall! The Marcelle scrub is one I’ll use once a week on my face and sadly it does not smell like oranges – which is what I had been expecting from the tube! It’s an okay scrub, but I feel like it could use a lot more scrubby particles in the formula.

I’ve left my favourite till last: the Lush It’s Raining Men shower gel. Of all the shower gels I have tried in my life, this is hands down my absolute favourite scent. It’s a honey-caramel scent explosion in your nose! It leaves my skin feeling soft and wonderfully scented with those honey and caramel tones. My husband actually bought this bottle for me last year for Christmas and I’m only just now getting to use it (see, I told you the backlog of trying out products is intense) and I could not be happier. Love, love, love!

So that’s everything that’s in my current shower rotation – hope you liked seeing this slice of my daily life!

This post contains a mix of items that were sent to me for consideration as well as some purchased items. Items that were sent are marked with an asterisk. Some links are affiliate links.

Skincare Saturday: MyChelle Dermaceuticals’ Pumpkin & Cranberry Cleansers & Masks

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MyChelle Dermaceuticals products are becoming very near and dear to my heart lately. With every new product I try, I find myself completely enamoured with them! (And that’s kind of impressive since skincare doesn’t exactly evoke a ton of enthusiasm from me.) I tried out their Sugar Refining Cleanser back in August, and as the seasons changed, I asked the brand if I could try out some seasonally appropriate items – so today’s post is going to cover some of their pumpkin and cranberry offerings!

MyChelle Clear Skin Cranberry Mud Mask and Clear Skin Cranberry Cleanser
MyChelle Clear Skin Cranberry Mud Mask and Clear Skin Cranberry Cleanser

The first thing I reached for were the cranberry items because my skin was breaking out a little bit (kind of an odd thing for me to be honest) and these two products are aimed towards oily, blemished skin. The Clear Skin Cranberry Cleanser is a natural exfoliating, pore-clearing cleanser which helps balance out the skin by deeply cleaning your clogged pores of impurities, oils and irritants. Honestly, reading the info sheet is impressive: it contains willow bark extract which is a natural source of exfoliating salicyclic acid to help clear acne-causing bacteria and provide anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-irritant, antioxidant, anti-microbial and anti-viral benefits. And the list goes on… lilac stem cells to inhibit acne, aloesin to reduce inflammation and hyperpigmentation, etc. etc.

My take? This is a wonderfully refreshing cleanser. It comes out of the bottle clear (you’re encouraged to shake it before use) and it smells deliciously sour and bite-y. It feels wonderful on my skin and I did get some sense that it was working to get rid of oil in some of the areas I was struggling with – particularly along my jawline.

MyChelle Clear Skin Cranberry Mud Mask
MyChelle Clear Skin Cranberry Mud Mask

The Clear Skin Cranberry line also has a Mud Mask. The mud mask contains Kaolin and Bentonite clays to absorb excess oil and debris from your pores. It can be used 1-2 times per week, so it’s not too rough on your skin as it claims to soothe irritations. As I’m reading the information sheet while writing this review, something is clicking for me… when I first used this mud mask, I had a sense that it felt very similar to the ones that I had used at the Blue Lagoon in Iceland and I think that may be because this mud mask contains clay and sulfur (which is found in all hot water in Iceland in noticeable quantities). Sulfur has anti-microbial, anti-fungal and antiseptic properties to treat bacteria-related problematic skin conditions. I was really happy with this mud mask: it was quick and easy to use (dried down within ten minutes) and my skin felt revitalized after use.

MyChelle Creamy Pumpkin Cleanser and Incredible Pumpkin Peel
MyChelle Creamy Pumpkin Cleanser and Incredible Pumpkin Peel

Despite reaching for the cranberry products first, the ones I was REALLY excited to try were the pumpkin ones! The Creamy Pumpkin Cleanser is intended for dry skin – it’ll wash away surface impurities while restoring your skin’s moisture balance. The vitamins and exfoliating enzymes from the pumpkin fruit and honey will refine and smooth your complexion. And it is GLORIOUS. The scent of the pumpkin mixed with the cinnamon and nutmeg in the ingredient deck make this a perfect treat for your skin on cool autumnal days. There’s also a bit of lime in there which adds a zesty, almost carbonated, scent to the product. Really, really in love with this cleanser!

MyChelle Incredible Pumpkin Peel
MyChelle Incredible Pumpkin Peel

The last item in this post (and the last item I actually tried out as well) is the Incredible Pumpkin Peel. Like the cleanser, this mask has a pumpkin blend that exfoliates dead skin cells to clear away impurities. It’s intended for normal skin and can be used 1-2 times per week. The mask does advise you may feel a slightly tingling on your skin as you use it – and I did! Some of you may know from my past skincare reviews that I really like to *feel* something happening with masks, and this one delivers! It tingled slightly when I had it on my skin for the 5 minutes or so and then when I wiped it off I was left with tighter feeling skin – as if it was firmer. Plus.. it smells like pumpkin goodness!

MyChelle products continue to impress me and I’m so happy to have these in to my skincare lineup now! MyChelle is available via Murale and beautyboutique.ca in Canada, or, if you’re in the USA, you can take a peek at MyChelle‘s lineup of products at ulta.com.

The products featured in this post were sent to me for consideration.

Skincare Saturday: MyChelle Refining Sugar Cleanser

MyChelle Refining Sugar Cleanser
MyChelle Refining Sugar Cleanser

Without a doubt, the first thing that grabbed me about this brand is that fact that they’re called “MyChelle“. So obviously, since my nickname is Chelle, this MUST be for me right?

(Sidenote, as someone with the name Rachelle and nickname Chelle, I NEVER see my name anywhere. It’s not on souvenir key chains, glasses, paraphernalia… NOTHING. So this is very exciting to me!)

Getting into the grit of the product, MyChelle‘s Refining Sugar Cleanser is for all skin types. It gently exfoliates (it’s definitely not a sugar rough/coarse texture), clarifies and hydrates. It’s also boosted with “anti-aging Matrixyl® Synthe’6™ Peptide, bioactive Plant Extracts, and Hyaluronic Acid to help keep skin hydrated.”

MyChelle Refining Sugar Cleanser
MyChelle Refining Sugar Cleanser

I’ve been using the MyChelle Refining Sugar Cleanser for the last few weeks and I have to say… it is 100% love at first sight. The consistency of this cleanser is unlike anything I’ve ever felt. It has sugar particles suspended within a thick, pillowy consistency of a cleanser. When you add water to it and massage it into your face, it turns into this creamy marshmallow-like texture. Honestly, it’s a lot of fun to play with while washing your face. There’s also a sweet sugary marshmallow scent to the product so it’s all around an extremely pleasant face washing experience!

MyChelle is a brand that is available via Murale in Canada and will be popping into stores this September. They’ve got a HECK of a lot of products, and after trying out this Refining Sugar Cleanser, I am definitely keen to find out more about this brand. This particular sugar cleanser retails for $32 CAD, if you’re in the USA, you can purchase it online at ulta.com for $25 USD.

The products featured in this review was sent to me for consideration.