Staff Picks: Alexandra's Favourite Spring Beauty, Food and DIY Products (page 2)

Staff Picks: Alexandra's Favourite Spring Beauty, Food and DIY Products

Posted by Alexandra C. | Wednesday March 21, 2012

As many of you chicks know, when you come across a product that you really love, all you want to do is share that product with as many people as possible! I've had a few favourite products over the past little while and I've been making a list in my head so I could share them all with you. These are my picks for spring in food, beauty and DIY!

1. President's Choice Greek Yogurt (C$3.99) is creamy, tangy and, here's the best part, ridiculously healthy! Greek yogurts are high in protein (this one contains about 13g per serving) and have little to no fat. I like to buy the plain, 0% greek yogurt which also has very little sugar. I add my own honey and fruit and it makes for a filling and delicious snack.

2. Doc Marten 1460 Floral Boots (US$130.00) are my shoe obsession of the moment. I have two pairs of Doc Martens already but these floral ones are so perfect for spring, so I feel like I pretty much need to buy them.

3. Tea Tree Oil (US$18.64) is fast becoming my go to for any beauty DIY project I have. You can find tea tree oil at your local drugstore or health food store and I seriously suggest buying a bottle. It's a bit pricey, considering the size but it's antibacterial properties are a saviour for when my skin is inflammed or I have a blemish. I use this in toners, scrubs or diluted as spot treatment for acne.

4. Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Tone Correcting Daily Moisturizer (US$18.99) promises to even out your skin tone and diminish the look of dark spots. I'm big on prevention so I've been using this product every day. What I really love about this moisturizer is that it contains an SPF30, which is important for your health and surprisingly difficult to find in an every day moisturizer.

5. John Frieda Precision Foam Colour (C$13.00) is a new hair colour product and I must say, I'm not a hair dye person but I could definitely become one with this product in my bathroom cabinet. I love the non drip foam because it has amazing coverage, gives you even colour and you get so much product in just one bottle (ladies with long hair, no worries about doubling up on your purchase!).

6. Revlon ColorStay Makeup (C$17.49) is comparable to a high end foundation in my opinion and anything that gives great quality while saving me some money is o.k. by me! It's very pigmented, long lasting while still looking lightweight.

So tell me chicks, what are your favourite products this spring?

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19 Comments

	on March 21, 2012 Charmheart16 3,985 said: Great picks. I can definitely attest to the tea tree oil and the Revlon Colorstay foundation. Tea tree oil works wonders for getting rid of my blemishes. Now that the weather is getting warmer, I've switched to using the Revlon Colorstay. This compares to high-end brands in terms of coverage and staying power. It really does stay on your face the whole day. I've been in search of a new moisturizer. I might give the Neutrogena Daily Moisturizer a try. Does it absorb easily into the skin? Would you suggest if for combination/oily skin?
	on March 21, 2012 staceb 1,174 said: My favorite for Spring is Olay Luscious Embrace body lotion. It's a nice floral scent.
	on March 21, 2012 AlexJC 50 said: @Becky I always have tahini in my house but I usually use it in sauces or recipes like that, I've never thought of eating like that, I'm going to try that! Also, unrelated but your idea made me think of my own fave snack- I love naan and in a pinch, I just watm some up, put a bit of butter on it and then sprinkle sesame seeds over top- delish!
	on March 21, 2012 Becky 13,128 said: I absolutely LOVE to eat roti with Tahini (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tahini) and Honey. It is so delicious!! I don't know if it'd count as a 'Spring' food because I like it anytime, any day, always and forever. lol
	on March 21, 2012 AlexJC 50 said: @Adeptbrunette you're totally right! That's exactly what I do, I was eating the strawberry or bueberry ones first before I realised how much sugar was in them! Now I add a tbsp or so of honey and my own fruit- just as delicious! @caitlyne I've heard of that Biotherm moisturizer but never tried it. But I agree- when you find a moisturizer that works for you, it's always worth the price tag!
	on March 21, 2012 LadyChick234234 3,701 said: Greek yogurt is awesome for protein but you have to be careful of the sugar content. The flavoured ones or the ones with fruit in them have HIGH sugar. I'd suggest eating the plain version and adding fruit or protein powder for a smoothie.
	on March 21, 2012 caitlyne 275 said: i recently picked up a moisturizer by biotherm, called aquasource. even though it's pricey (around $45 CAD), it's magical. they have a bunch of different kinds, but i use the pink one for dry skin. it's paraben and mineral oil free for sensitive skin. i only use a few small dabs and it keeps my face hydrated for the entire day, including after makeup application, without leaving my skin feeling oily. it's really worth the extra money!
	on March 21, 2012 takoda 28,648 said: I'm suppose to be getting a free John Frieda Precision Foam Color from their face book page. I was wondering how well it worked. With my luck they won't have my color with ash in it. I can only use hair color that has ash, or my hair turns red.
	on March 21, 2012 shagtownlady 9,255 said: Those Docs are way too cool! This spring I'm loving this Mark Gloss Gorgeous Stay On Lip Stain in Frilly, it's a really pretty shade that would be nice on anyone and it does double duty as a gloss and a stain.