A Beauty & Style Blog
At 42 years of age, I don't have one single grey hair. So, with no real need to dye my hair, I only go to professional hair salons when I need a cut or want a get a nice blowout done. My natural dark brown hair has never failed me so why change it? Truth is I've always ...
Mother's Day is right around the corner and if there is ONE thing that I consider a real luxury as a mom, it is time. I always find myself running from one scheduled activity to another with hardly any time left for myself. I guess in some way, we are like superheroes aren't we? A ...
There is something truly beautiful about the human smile. It can lighten up a room, lift spirits and make you look more attractive. Did you know that the simple act of smiling can also shave 2 years off a person's age and make them look more youthful? It's true! Nivea Q10plus recently conducted the Smile Study and ...
While some eye makeup remover liquids & gels do a wonderful job of removing stubborn waterproof eye makeup, facial wipes are great for removing everyday makeup, dirt & impurities. They also work well for spot cleaning brushes, fixing beauty blunders and even refreshing or exfoliating the skin since they don't require any rinsing with water! Makeup remover ...
I've made no secret about my recent love affair for all things philosophy! My skin really seems to agree with many of their products. The latest one to hit my desk is their MicroDelivery Detoxifying Oxygen Peel ($89 CAD)....a 2-step system that delivers the purifying benefits of a detoxifying mask with the brightening benefits of an ...
Rodial is a luxury British brand that uses innovative ingredients like dragon's blood and bee venom in their skin care products, but did you know that they also have a cosmetic range? The makeup line (which launched last year) was designed with highlighting & contouring in mind and includes products that sculpt and define the face and body. I ...
I don't know about you guys, but after months and months of Winter I could really use some sunshine! And if the weather here in Toronto isn't quite ready to cooperate then this new nail polish collection by OPI is just what the doctor ordered! The New Orleans Collection for Spring 2016 is vibrant, soulful and a welcome burst ...
I was recently challenged to swap out my current shampoo and conditioner with a duo from the Pantene Expert line. The range, which includes 5 different collections, promises immediate results and features the most advanced, concentrated pro-V formula that Pantene has to offer. Pantene believes that there are 5 main hair concerns that all of us battle everyday. ...
Whether you're looking to instantly light up your eyes, achieve a light reflecting lip or just amp up your cheekbones with a rosy blush, it's all about looking fresh and achieving that "Victoria Secret" glow this Spring. Leave those Winter months in the dust and "get your glow on" with the fabulous new Instant Glow Collection by ...
My husband uses a bunch of Jack Black products on the regular but like most men he doesn't really like to spend too much time in front of a mirror. Aside from another man, no one truly understands this more than Jack Black. Many of their products are as multi-functional as they are effective. They ...
The Fall 2016 season of Fashion Week in Toronto just wrapped up a few days ago and I spent a whole day backstage with the pros dishing about beauty, nail, hair and fashion trends. This time around, I was most inspired by all of the wearable and easily achievable nail designs that I spotted backstage and ...
For centuries, roses have been admired by many for their fragrance and their beauty. The new British Rose Collection from The Body Shop features organically grown, hand-picked & air-dried roses from an award-winning farm on the English countryside. The blend is absolutely intoxicating! I gravitated to this collection when I recently previewed The Body Shop's new Spring/Summer ...