2017 Summer Beauty Essentials - Shoppers Drug Mart Top Picks

September is on the horizon but summer isn’t over yet! There is still time to embark on a new adventures and spend ample time lounging by the pool. Today I’m featuring great beauty essentials that you can shove in your beach bag or use to pamper and replenish your skin after some much needed fun in the sun.

Sun Bum offers UVA/UVB protection all season long with a range of water resistant, vitamin enriched sunscreens ($19.99). These paraben and oil free formulas won’t clog pores and the lip balm is available in a tropical coconut scent with SPF 30 ($5.99). While spritzing on your sun protection, don’t neglect your hair! To prevent dryness the Beach Formula 3-in-1 Leave In ($19.99) shields your tresses from environmental assaults with a nourishing blend of coconut oil, banana pulp, quinoa protein and sunflower oil. It also controls frizz, repairs flyaways, boosts shine and slows color fading.

While you’re treating your hair with care, why not try the stylized, coiled ponytailers ($8.99). These curvy bands are great for the pool since they don’t absorb water and can be easily removed without ripping out chunks of hair.

Makeup remover is a must, especially for quick cleansing after the gym and on humid days. The Say Yes to Cotton Face Wipes ($9.99) are suitable for ultra-sensitive, allergy-prone skin with a soothing formula that moisturizes and calms.

Life Brand offers affordable yet effective skincare to help fight breakouts. The Clear Action Anti-Acne Treatment Kit ($19.99) is a 3 step system which includes:

*The Renewal Cleanser - to kill bacteria and remove pore-clogging dirt.

*Toner - to balance, remove excess oil and rejuvenate.

*Repair & Treat - penetrates to prevent future breakouts.

To get rid of those pesky blackheads and whiteheads, the Charcoal Face & Nose Strips ($8.99-13.99 per box) are quite effective but peel them off slowly to minimize discomfort.

Life Brand also has a great selection of moisturizing, purifying, brightening and deep cleansing masks to replenish your complexion all summer long. The Masque Bar Sleeping Facial Mask with Lavender ($19.99) helps relieve dry, irritated skin with aloe, natural extracts and which hazel for bright, hydrated results you can see and feel. 

While you’re stocking-up on summer essentials don’t forget to get some eos. These creamy little balms are still my favorite for keeping my pout chap-fee and supple plus they also come with SPF protection.

These products are all available at Shoppers Drug Mart locations nationwide

Life Brand Eye Lifting Serum & Eye Roller Review

There is snow on the ground and a blanket of icy frost has settled over the city which calls for warm blankets, thick mittens and hot cocoa. It's also the time of the year when many of us need to step up our skincare routine.

You may use a daily moisturizer and night treatment, which is great but the delicate skin under the eyes also needs to be kept hydrated to avoid accentuating those awful dark circles and sleepless nights.

Life Brand has launched two new products to help keep your eye area looking lifted, refreshed and awake! Eye contour care is important because it is one of the first areas to show signs of aging, exhaustion and haggardness. The Lifting Serum is formulated to hydrate, firm, tone, smooth and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

For all day protection lightly apply a few drops under and around the eyes morning and night to help revive the skin. Recently I began experiencing dryness under my brows and on my lids so I also use the serum on these areas to improve the application of my eye shadow. The Lifting Serum retails for $25.99.

The Moisturizing Eye Roller is just what I need for darkness under the eyes and if you have puffiness it helps reduce that as well with a blast of Pro Vitamin B5 and caffeine! The roller ball itself provides immediate soothing relief for tired eyes as it cools the skin on contact and feels invigorating. It also moisturizes, replenishes and brightens with a non-irritating formula so you look rejuvenated and rested even if you aren’t! Like most eye products the reduction of dark circles can take time but if you work at it daily you can improve their appearance and prevent further pigmentation. This eye treatment retails for $16.99.

You can find Life Brand exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart