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What’s in my medicine cabinet?
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items I don’t have an actual old school medicine cabinet. It’s cupboards and drawers but they are packed with STUFF. Sharing things you may like to try for yourself.
Sections
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Holistic
Serums
Hair
Cleaning/ Miscellanious
Face & Body
Eyes
Holistic
I have tried a few but this is the one I prefer. Glass amber bottle.
Castor Seed Oil (Ricinus communis) - Holistic Market Co.
If I need essential oil anything, I visit Sage, in-store or online. This is a kit with something for headaches, body aches, immune/colds, and digestion. They all smell so good.
Pocket Farmacy Mindful Essential Oil Kit - Saje Natural Wellness
Amazing scent and very calming. I put this on my wrists, to inhale but I also put this down my neck and across my shoulders when I am feeling tension. It helps to relax any tension. This was included in the pocket farmacy kit.
Soothing oil blend roll-on - Stress Release - Saje Natural Wellness
I have the big bottle of this! It helps with any aches or pains I have on my body and smells so good.
Pain & Recovery - Saje Natural Wellness
Serums
There is always a bottle of this kicking around my bathroom. I use it on my forehead to keep the wrinkles minimal.
The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10%
I use this everyday and it helps with my pores.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
I use this at night after washing my face for exfoliation. I have also used this under my arms when I don’t want to wear deodorant, like for a massage or mammogram.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner | The Ordinary
As soon as I get out of the shower, this is the first thing I put on my face-supposed to help if your face is still damp when its applied. Helps with moisture.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides) | The Ordinary
I started using this about two weeks ago and I really like it. It is a little thicker than the argireline solution (have been using) so easier to put on my face. It cannot be used with acids or vitamin C so it would be good for nighttime use with your argireline and retinols.
Matrixyl 10% + HA
If you are just starting to try retinols then this would be a good one to start with. Its the one I started with like years ago.
Retinol 0.2% in Squalane
Its always important to start small and work your way up with retinol.
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
Always to a skin test before trying anything on your face.
Retinol 1% in Squalane
Just had this delivered. This is their highest strength.
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
Hair
At my mani pedi appointment this week, I fell in love with the lotion she used so I bought some. I also found out that the hair products smell like the lotion! I bought this to add some glimmer shin to my hair and make it smell amazing.
Moroccanoil - Glimmer Shine
After washing my hair and before blow drying or just air dry. Smells amazing.
BLONDME Blonde Wonders Restoring Balm 2.54oz - SALONORY
I’ve tried lots of waxes and putty and gels and this is the one I like best for my hair. It doesn’t weigh it down and keeps static away. Just a little goes a long way.
OSiS+ Thrill Fibre Gum, Medium Hold, 3.38oz
To keep my blonde hair blonde. Love the smell of this entire line of products.
BlondMe Cool Blondes Neutralizing Shampoo ...
Cleaning/ Miscellanious
Smells amazing, beautiful glass spray bottle, and cleans all the surfaces. You get refills and just add water to the bottle to fill.
Multi-Surface Cleaning Kit Eucalyptus & Black Spruce - Saje Wellness
The kit - just add water and you are ready to clean. Smells amazing and leaves your bathrooms fresh and clean.
Bathroom Cleaning Kit Tea Tree and Lemon - Saje Natural Wellness
Just fill with water and clean your windows. I also use this on surfaces too. Both this and the surface spray are always within reach at our house and the bathroom cleaner is always in the bathroom.;
Glass Mirror Cleaning Kit Grapefruit & Palmarosa
Must have for every day.
Dental Floss Products Online | Shoppers Drug Mart
Handy to always have a box of these around the house.
Q-Tips Q-tips Cotton Swabs 400 ct | Shoppers Drug Mart
I like to try different toothpastes once in a while but this is an always in the bathroom.
Colgate Products Online | Shoppers Drug Mart
Face & Body
I just added a new lotion to my cabinet. I had a pedicure and manicure this week and I fell in love with the lotion she used. The smell is heavenly and so fresh & clean. My skin is so soft.
Moroccanoil - Moisturizer
I never worry about underarm smell when wearing this deodorant. I have tried different scents but the white blossom is my favourite.
Invisible white blossom antiperspirant roll-on
I use this on my lips and also under my eyes and sometimes cheeks if they feel dry. Moisturizing.
Miracle Balm - Burt's Bees
Just got this last week. I like the smell and it is very light when sprayed on your body. I want to try all of the other scents now!
Native Deodorant & Body Spray | Eucalyptus & Mint
A face mask for firming the skin and anti-aging. Yessss!!
Myrrh Clay (MC) - NIOD
I use both cream moisturizers from The Ordinary, depending on my skin needs daily. I like this one day or night.
Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
This is my other moisturizer.
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
I use this every day. Its gentle but works.
Face Wash & Face Cleansers for All Skin Types | La Roche-Posay
Eyes
I love this mascara! I just bought it and tried it yesterday. I have tried many and also tried fake ones but this one was awesome. I did curl them with an eyelash curler first and then applied one coat of this mascara. Amazing!
Mascara | Sephora
I use it to help with my eye puffiness and it works, I just have to remember to use it! You only need a little drop for both eyes, goes on easily, and dries quickly.
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum
Lips
I use this when I don’t have lipgloss on. It keeps my lips hydrated and shiny.
Lip Medex - Medicated Relief - Blistex
These are like a moisture treat for your lips. I really like the tin they come in too. Very easy to throw in your pocket or purse. I have all of these except the pistachio one. I do not like anything with nuts!
Lip Butters - Burt's Bees
Talk about shine✨✨ comes in clear or with colour so you can add it over your matte lipsticks. It also has hyaluronic acid for hydration. My lips always feel plumped up with this on.
Long Lasting Hydrating Lip Gloss Selection - Maybelline
Just starting using this and it is very moisturizing. I really like the bottle it comes in, fits easily in your front pocket.
The Ordinary - Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm
Over the Counter
Antibiotic cream for minor cuts and scratches to prevent infection.
Plus Pain Relief Antibiotic Cream | POLYSPORIN® Canada
When I get dry eyes, this is what I use.
Systane
I used to buy the little glass jars but then found it in a bigger container. If I have any type of pain or tightness in my shoulders, neck, lower back, I use this for soothing pain relief. I actually love the smell too.
Tiger Balm Sports Ultra Pain Ointment, 50g