Skincare Empties: “Routine” Deodorant

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I want to share one of my favourite morning routines with you! A few years ago I decided I was ready for natural deodorant and begun my hunt. I’ve tried a few different brands since and none of them felt like the right one until a couple of years ago I came across routine. Natural Goods while I was shopping at Goodness Me with my fiancé. The sales associate there was raving about this brand and was super helpful and informative. She gave us a couple of samples and the moment we tried it, we both loved it. We were skeptical at first about the cream formula instead of a stick but it’s so effective and once you use it a few times, you get used to applying it. 

A finished jar of Routine deodorant

It doesn’t look like very much in the jar but it lasts me about 6-8 months and for the fiancé, it lasts him about 3-5 months. He uses more than me but in general, you don’t need very much of it. I know the investment of spending $30 on a deodorant sounds steep of money but it lasts for so long and there aren’t any harmful ingredients.

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My choice: routine “Like a Boss” – a very clean scent with geranium & rosemary

The fiancé choice: routine “The Curator” – eucalyptus & coco, baking soda free that’s good for sensitive skin

There’s something for everyone! It’s safe for kids, those who are gluten-free and there are options for those who are pregnant/breastfeeding and/or vegan. I love that you can directly order it from their site and there’s free shipping. There are so many retailers across Canada that carry them, here is a list of all the ones in Ontario. They even now have a refill program with some retailers across Canada. See if any of these stores are close to you! I’m going to give this a try when life gets back to normal and I’ll let you know how it goes.

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We love supporting Canadian brands that have locally made products. They also don’t test on animals. These things are super important to both of us! 

Thank you for reading. I’d love to hear all about it if you end up giving this a try. Hope you have a great week.

MyBlancCanvas

MV Organic Skincare Review

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Hi lovelies!

I want to share with you a skincare product that has improved my life. Literally. Growing up, I’ve always had a lot of challenges with my skin and anyone who deals with any sort of skin troubles know that there are no easy fixes.

My skin struggled with eczema ever since I was young and I still struggle with it now and then as an adult. I don’t want to get too in depth about what eczema is (there’s Google for that) but my skin gets red, irritated, inflamed, itchy and super duper dry. So as you can imagine, I’ve tried a lot of different medicated and non-medicated creams and products in hopes to find different ways to soothe my skin. I know that there isn’t going to be a product that will work miracles but even looking for a product that doesn’t irritate or cause a reaction on my skin is difficult.

On a side note, I’m generally a pretty healthy person – I exercise and eat well but I’m going to kick it up a few notches and be a health nut. This will definitely help improve my overall health but most importantly, my skin. I bought a juicer and will start blogging about my journey to an even healthier lifestyle – stay tuned!

Now, back to MV Organics Skincare! One of my besties who also has hyper sensitive skin told me about this brand about a year ago. She raved about it as one of her favourite Youtubers, Estée Lalonde, highlighted this product in her 2015 Beauty Favorites! Best of the Best! video. Even though these products come with a STEEP price tag, I decided to give it a try! I made my way downtown to visit The Detox Market to check it out.

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MV Organic Skincare Rose Plus Skin Booster ($130)

How I use this product: I mostly use this during dry winter months to give an extra boost to my skin. It’s gentle and gives extra moisture to my super dry skin. I like mixing this with the below moisturizer or use it directly on my skin when needed. I only put one or two drops as it is quite expensive for such a tiny little thing.

Pros: Calms my skin from skin irritations and gives my skin extra hydration.

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