Favourite Skincare Discoveries of 2019 | ttsandra

[@stefaniemedina14]

Between you and Caroline Hirons, you both have completely changed my skin. I do not usually wear foundation anymore (stay at home mom life) and I get asked quite frequently by strangers and family/friends what I use on my skin because it is glowing and so pretty. A few years ago I was caking my skin with foundation. Today I am confident with my au naturale skin. Thank you:)

[@ttsandra]

I am SO honored and so happy that my suggestions worked for you. i know that not everyone's skin reacts the same way, but even if i help one person discover a product they love, I'm happy.

[@AngeI225]

Love this!! Will you please do one for 2022?? We would love an update! Thanks! ❤️

[@thehonestbeautyreview]

I really have to get my hands on some Jordan Samuel! 🙌🏻

[@andreaparker2069]

I may have mentioned this to you before. I'm not affiliated but have used French Cosmetics for Less for years to order French pharmacy products. They carry Matricium. I'm in the US, but they are based in DC so they may ship to Canada. They aren't cheap but all their stuff comes fresh, direct from France. They don't maintain an inventory.

[@ttsandra]

yes you have! and i have friends that order from them - it's a great option to have. it's just cheaper for me to get it from my travels or via friends/family :)

[@murberdraws]

I’m definitely bringing Matricium, Q-flav, JS hydrate serum and BR into 2020! I just wish the larger size of hydrate serum had the same consistency as the 1oz bottle. I love that thicker, tackier finish!

[@sashaermolenko1801]

Thank you for making this video! Always appreciate your honest reviews.

[@catnip4587]

Jordan Samuel After Show cleanser is my 2nd cleanse for evening and my morning cleanse. I am a big fan of his hydrating serum, mist, and performance cream 👍❤️

[@ttsandra]

i have tried some samples of the performance cream and really enjoy them, i want to buy it next once i use up the moisturizers i have in my stash!

[@ACzGt]

I love watching your videos ! We have exactly the same skincare type and preferences, over the years I've added few of your favourites to my routine. My discoveries in 2019 were : Josh Rosebrook hydration boost concentrate ( I already love the hydrating accelerator), Egyptian magic for the winter months (yes! on my oily/combo type ) and hands down the best discovery was Mother Dirt AO Mist, live bacteria in a jar that plums your face and helps you with breakouts. Oh my God, I love skincare...

[@ttsandra]

i love skincare too!! glad you shared some of your favourites, because I am writing them down to check out - they sound great. thanks so much for watching :)

[@Sarah-bo7xs]

You make me really want to try out Jordan Samuel stuff! Sorry if you mentioned it already, do you get charged duties when you order from him?

[@ttsandra]

i live in the US now so i order it to my US address - but no you won't get charged duties when you get it shipped to Canada, you just have to pay a higher shipping cost.

[@heatherraye5536]

I was wondering about invisalign in your last video... glad I wasn't imagining things lol. Love your hair in this video (and your makeup as always)

[@minervamar5947]

Next time you come to Mexico you can find here the La Roche Posay SPF mist, you can find it in Derma farmacia, Farmacia San Pablo or Amazon México.

[@ttsandra]

oooh great to know, thank you for the info!

[@emic138]

please try the new cerave mineral face sunscreen! i’d love to hear your thoughts on it! love your favorites videos! 😍

[@ttsandra]

i will have to check it out! looking at the ingredients it reminds me a bit of Elta MD UV Clear but totally mineral

[@hayleilei9604]

Love your yearly wrap-up videos! Curious about whether or not you are still using differin, or another retinoid? As far as my yearly fave, I think it has to be the Krave Beauty Matcha Hemp Cleanser. I love the texture, slip, efficacy and company. If you haven’t tried it yet, I’m pretty confident you’d love it if you did! x

[@ttsandra]

I am still using Differin or Epiduo Forte every night - I do Differin on most nights and Epiduo Forte if i have active breakouts I want to kill quickly. adapalene as an active ingredient has been a game changer for me in terms of managing acne and maintaining my skin. fingers crossed it continues :) I've been meaning to try that Krave Beauty cleanser (along with their Beet Shield) so they're definitely on my radar!

[@Maryam9028w]

You look beautiful! Great video as always ❤

[@ttsandra]

thank you so much for watching!

[@polysemiclove]

Your hair looks so cute!!! I love that 70s wave

[@erinb4596]

Loving your haircut! Will you do a quick tutorial on how you got these waves in this video! Xoxo

[@ttsandra]

i just used an old school 1" curling iron and curled it all in the same direction and then brushed it out! i need to do an updated hair routine soon

[@lilajane3]

I am loving the Bioderma eye cream that you suggested.

[@ttsandra]

yay! so glad you love it

[@msmintygreen]

Good morning! Happy new year! I also discovered boosters from indeed labs. I’ve tried and loves both the radiance and resistance. xx

[@ttsandra]

I heard great things about the resistance and the mineral one too - looking forward to checking them out this year. thanks for watching ❤️

[@katsm-wo9704]

How Do you use the resistance? I have it and don’t have the instructions

[@melaniem9871]

loved that physical fusion for the summer too but it's been sticking to every dry patch now that it's winter. what would you say is a good physical sunscreen that's not drying (but also not greasy)...? also l love that sweater!

[@ttsandra]

I've had good luck with Indeed Labs InDefense 30 and Sundaze Skincare C-Shells SPF 30 in the winter! I think you can only get the Sundaze brand shipped in the US as they're a small indie brand, but it's a really nice mineral sunscreen. Paula's Choice Super Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 also gets great reviews but that one I haven't personally tried yet - it's on my neverending list to try haha

[@freckledklutz]

You always have such amazing recommendations but my wallet will cry usually LOL Have you tried the pai face oil? I recently got it from cult beauty and I love how it makes my skin feel. I also love Sunday Riley luna but now I have to get it from cult beauty as well as you can't get in Canada anymore :(

[@ttsandra]

I have tried the Pai rosehip oil but a long long time ago. I remember really liking their cleanser too

[@melanie-1027]

You look so lovely in this video! My favourite skincare discovery of 2019 was the Herbivore Emerald oil. It makes my skin so glowy and plump. I have every intention of repurchasing when I run out.

[@ttsandra]

my friend swears by that oil too! glad you found something you love

[@francescaf1520]

Starting saving for that eye creams 😂! Thanks for the video, lovely !

[@ttsandra]

thank you for watching!

[@TheJoFarley]

Beautiful jumper and necklace. Were they christmas gifts? Would love to know where they were from. Do you still use Differin? I am sure you must have updated before, I was expecting it to be in the 2018 section. I have been using Duac all over my face this year and it has helped with my conjested skin so much I can't even beleive it. Got it from my GP and the consistency and efficacy is much greater than other benzol peroxides I used when I was a teenager 15 years ago. So I am very pleased to have some what clear skin at last! x

[@ttsandra]

Thanks! sweater is about 3 years old by a brand called Brochu Walker. necklace is from Mejuri. I still use Differin! started using it in 2017 so that’s why it wasn’t in my 2018 video 😊 I’m glad you found something that works for you too! it’s a nice feeling to finally get in the groove of a routine that works well for your skin

[@jessicac6961]

Hi Sandra, la Roche posey has the sunscreen on their canada website. Is this the same spray do you think?

[@ttsandra]

it's not :( different ingredients. the one i mention is only for the face, comes in 75g container and has that extra green writing on the bottle that says Anti Shine. I did try the Canada version though and while I didn't like it on my face, I loved using it on the body.

[@jessicac6961]

Ahh darn, I’m really trying to find a good sunscreen spray as well. I’ve tried the kate Somerville one and I don’t know if I’m a fan. It’s ok, but I’m trying to find something better. I just don’t love it

[@angelinalovesbeauty]

This video was amazing Sandra! I'm so intrigued to try Jordan Samuel Skincare but I'm waiting for the products to come over to the EU. Hopefully 2020 will be the year:) My absolute favorite discovery this past year was the Ren Bio Retinoid Cream. It is the only product that has truly changed the texture of my skin. It helps so much with breakouts too. I love it but never hear people talk about it! xx

[@ttsandra]

so happy that you were able to find something that works well for your skin!

[@martinalast8317]

Have you tried Niod CAIL? Would be curious about your feedback

[@ttsandra]

I haven’t but wasn’t planning on buying it since it’s essentially same as CAIS but in a lipid base more suitable for people with dry skin (which is not me haha)

[@Liv54514]

I've been slowly but surely consciously uncoupling from Sephora and opting for Pharmaprix (Shoppers), this year I loved Vichy Mineral 89, LRP Toleriane Ultra 8 Mist & Pai Camellia and Rose cleanser. I ordered the JSS cleanser bundle in early December, still waiting.

[@ttsandra]

I hope you get your bundle soon and get to try it! the Sephora rewards system sucks, I haven't been VIB Rouge in a couple of years and can't say I miss it lol

[@shrimp611]

Do you happen to know if Jordan Samuel Skin ever has sales? Been wanting to try but was waiting for a sale to try to offset those Canadian shipping costs!

[@ttsandra]

he does! usually in October near his brand anniversary. one year he did 20% off, one year he had the hydrate serum on sale for a really good price, and then he usually has discount sale bundles during the holiday season :)

[@catnip4587]

He recently offered holiday sets at a discount. I suggest going to his website and getting on mailing list or follow him on instagram

[@ericacarleton]

Love your sweater in this video

[@ttsandra]

thanks Erica!

[@nelsonquinney2597]

Happy Wednesday Everyone

[@ttsandra]

happy wednesday!

[@andgonlp]

Hi! I discovered your channel through paula's choice azelaic acid review 😅👍🏻. Good to know you still like it. Happy 2020*

[@hijlaa]

2019 was the year of me returning to my good old faves. My skin is happy for it lol

[@ttsandra]

love that!

[@marydonovan4174]

Your hair looks gorgeous here.

[@deannelanoue6105]

Hey Sandra. Why do I need Invisalign redone? Well I guess my dentist changed his mind cause now I’m not. My teeth keep moving back to where the were so I’m having 2 clips put in the back of my bottom teeth. A wire will be installed to them in order to stop that. This will be permanent. I guess it’s common for some to have this issue. But no one tells you this before you hand over the $6000 🙄. Anyway, I discovered Evey SPF 50 thru Gothamista. Had to order 4 cans (mousse) to get it from Sweden but totally worth it as my lifestyle requires more coverage than the skinceuticals or other mineral spfs I love. Evey is new technology that absorbs into the dermis but not the blood stream (safe for babies and pregnant women). It protects 6 hours even if you wash it off. And it can be applied over make up. Because it is air tight it takes longer (years) to lose its spf properties. Only con is that it is sticky for first 15 minutes after applying. Otherwise was worth the shipping hassle (aerosols are now considered hazardous shipping material).

[@ttsandra]

ahh I hope the wire won't be too uncomfortable and your teeth will be in tip top shape again! i will most likely have to wear a retainer at night (or opt for a more permanent solution like yours) as our teeth will always have the tendency to crowd to the front as we age. just another fun thing to look forward to lol thanks for the sunscreen suggestion! i am SO behind on Gothamista videos but always love her input and her thorough coverage. that product sounds super interesting :)

[@nelsonquinney2597]

Outstanding Great Roulette

[@ttsandra]

thanks for watching :)

[@saucyman]

I LOVE YOU!

[@ttsandra]

love you!

[@ilorietta]

the bioderma spray is horrible, sticky and uncomfortable. The LRP is the best one i have tried so far.

[@ttsandra]

good to know!! thank you for the info :)

[@nelsonquinney2597]

Great Video Lady

[@ttsandra]

thank you!