Category Archives: Consonant Body

GIVEAWAY: Get a Head Start on Skin Hydration with Consonant Extreme Hydration Package ($127 value)!

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I’m not ashamed to say that my skincare regimen is a million-step process. All year round, I am layering serums, moisturizers and oils to keep my skin properly hydrated and plump. As the temperature drops, I’d love for one of Glitter Geek readers to experience one of my favourite clean skincare brands (and they are Canadian!), Consonant.

Consonant has teamed up with Glitter Geek for an Extreme Hydration package giveaway for ONE lucky reader in Canada, which contains 10ml HydrExtreme and 50ml Face Cream for Dry Skin ($127 value). I’ve experienced HydrExtreme first hand on my itchy, irritated eczema patch on my eyelids. A drop of this water-like, potent hydration booster under Consonant’s Ultra Moisturizing Organic Eye Cream almost cleared the itchy patches overnight. A little goes a very long way with HydrExtreme. It is specially formulated with Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, a magnet for moisture from the deepest layers of the skin, and organic glycerine that attracts moisture in the air. I know the lucky winner will just love HydrExtreme. I know it. :)

Keep It or Toss It? Summer Skincare Edition.

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Summer is a tricky season for one’s skin regimen. Cleansing becomes a big deal. You need to moisturize sensitive, possibly sun-damaged skin, but you don’t want to slap on anything too heavy. I’ve been trying a lot of new skincare lately, and it’s time again to talk about them!

Today I’m trying a new review format, called Keep It or Toss It?  It will feature 5 or more product reviews, and each review will be quick — only 5 sentences or less. Here we go!

Cleanser: Consonant Body Organic Foaming Face Wash* ($18). Keep it. This face wash takes off all non-waterproof makeup as well as my all-time favourite, Philosophy Purity Made Simple. It doesn’t make my skin tight or uncomfortable after cleansing. Unfortunately for me, my hand eczema reacts pretty badly to the foam, so I’ll pass it on to my sister.

Eye Cream: Origins Eye Doctor ($34). Toss it. I’m 24 and I have some fine lines under my eyes. Sure, this smells refreshing (like cucumbers). But, it’s expensive and it doesn’t do anything.

Eye Roller: Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Anti-Dark Circle Roller ($20). Keep it. I’m a big fan of eye rollers. Naturally, an eye roller that brightens my dark circles, to me, is a pretty good deal. This doesn’t conceal major under eye circles, but it’s great for that extra boost on top of your concealer. Turn around bright eyes.

Toner/Hydrosol: Pure + simple Organic Lavender Hydrosol* ($12.95 for 50ml). Toss it. There’s something about this hydrosol that just did not agree with my nose at all. It doesn’t smell like lavender, or at least the kind that I’m accustomed to. It smells like pee. So no, I’m not going to spray my face with what smells like toilet water. Instead, try Weleda Refining Toner.

Serum: Pure + simple Soothing Mimosa Emulsion* ($39.95 for 50ml). Keep it. This is a light, hydrating serum that I wear under my moisturizer. It is incredibly soothing and cooling on sensitive skin after a hot sweaty bike ride under the sun. Oilier skin types can wear probably wear it as their day moisturizer.

Moisturizer: Origins VitaZing SPF 15 (around $40 for 50ml). Toss it. I bought mine in CCO in Las Vegas for US$27. This moisturizer has garnered so much hype thanks to a YouTube guru, but I thought it’s just alright. It’s a very sheer illuminating tinted moisturizer; one shade only. I like the way this smells and looks on the skin, but I’m pretty sure it causes breakouts every time I use it. Next!

Sunscreen: Pure + simple SPF 30 For Sensitive Skin* ($25.95 for 100ml). Keep it (and buy in bulk when it goes on sale). This is an great mineral sunscreen (none of that -benzone junk!) to wear under makeup as it won’t turn you into a grease ball. German chamomile calms irritated skin. It goes on white, but you can minimize this by patting it on over a face oil (like Argan oil). Pure + simple SPF 30 for Oily/Impure Skin works as just well, and I prefer the scent of that one, too.

Night Cream: Weleda Iris Hydrating Night Cream* ($28 for 30ml). Keep it. I love this almost as much as my holy grail night cream, Martina Gebhardt Black Mud Cream. Both brands are German and all-natural, so I’m pretty sure every person in Germany has perfect skin. While not as greasy as the Black Mud cream — a greasiness I prefer in my night cream, actually — the Iris Night Cream is rich enough to give you perfectly hydrated, plump skin in the morning.

Your Turn!  What Summer Skincare Products Have Wowed Or Disappointed You Lately?

That was fun, eh? Have you tried any new skincare lately, or do you stick with what works?

Save Your Sensitive Eyes During Allergy Season With Consonant Body Eye Creams.

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I’m allergic to nature.  And Toronto being a pollen party right now is not helping my case, either.  My symptoms?  Sneezing and insanely itchy eyes.  Luckily, I have Consonant Body eye creams in my skincare regimen, and boy oh boy are they ever saving my eyes this time of year!

Consonant Body Eye Creams

Reduce Puffiness with the Ultra Firming Organic Eye Cream.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Butyrospermum Parkii, Zinc Oxide, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cassia Olea Europea Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Linum Usitatissimum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lactoperoxidase, Glucose Oxidase, Algae, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Chamomilla RecutitaLeaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Rosemarinus Officinalis Extract, Calophyllum Tacamahaca, Alpha Bisabolol, Malileuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid.

Consonant Body Ultra Firming Organic Eye Cream

Meant to be used during the day, Consonant Body Ultra Firming Organic Eye Cream ($36) is a saviour for itchy, swollen eyes.  I have some fine lines under my eyes, but my biggest eye concern is right now is puffiness.  I have been using this for over a month now and I’m happy to see my fine lines softened.  Oh, and you know what’s awesomer?  (Yes, awesomer is a word, shut up!)  What’s awesomer is that I have also noticed less puffiness under my eyes, even when my allergies are really bad.  I’ve been religiously using this everyday, so I know that it really works.  It is non-greasy and sinks in quickly, which makes it a perfect base for my concealer.

Boost Hydration with Ultra Moisturizing Organic Eye Cream.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butyrospermum Parkii, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cassia Olea Europea Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Zinc Oxide, Linum Usitatissimum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lactoperoxidase, Glucose Oxidase, Algae, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Chamomilla RecutitaLeaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Rosemarinus Officinalis Extract, Calophyllum Tacamahaca, Alpha Bisabolol, Malileuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid.

Consonant Body Ultra Moisturizing Organic Eye Cream

Their night eye cream, Consonant Body Ultra Moisturizing Eye Cream ($36), is super hydrating that it should win an award.  My vigorous eye scratching always makes my eyelids sensitive and dry, but this eye cream takes care of the job easily.  I also like to use it to soothe flaky areas around my nostrils, and on days when my skin is especially thirsty, I even use this all over as a rich night face cream.

Both eye creams do not contain any of the bad stuff: phthalates, petroleum, silicone, synthetic colour or fragrance, synthetic plumping agents, and parabens. Yep, all Consonant Body products are 100% natural, which I always appreciate.  Because of this, the eye creams don’t irritate or sting my sensitive eyes.  Seriously, these are heaven sent for us “sensitive to nature” types. ;)

Great News!  I’m an Eye Cream Convert!

I didn’t use to think that eye creams actually did anything until I tried these, so I’m giving them a two thumbs up!  They are expensive at $36 a pop, but that’s how much I would pay for eye cream at the spa or at Origins.  Do you have a favourite eye cream, too?

How’s everyone else dealing with their allergies?  I got a fresh refill of my prescription eye drops, Patanol, from the pharmacy and hallelujah! I can actually get through my days without clawing my eyeballs out. :)