A Beauty & Style Blog
A few weekends ago, I attended the ChickAdvisor Showcase in Toronto. ChickAdvisor, for those of you who don't know is a product review site where you can apply to try products out for free. To participate in their Product Review Club, members must first register for a free account, then independently review 5 products on their own ...
L’Oreal takes us to paradise this Summer with their new Enchanted Paradise Collection! If you've been lusting over Too Faced's Peaches and Cream, Sweet Peach or Chocolate scented collections, you may want to check out L'Oreal's new tropical fruit-scented eye shadows and blushes the next time you're at the drugstore! I don't even like peaches but ...
There is no magic pill for healthy-looking, glowing skin. Staying out of the sun, eating a well-balanced diet and drinking lots of water can help your skin look great. Many of us also invest time and money into skin care routines to ensure our biggest organ is set up for success however makeup can also ...
Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for both medicinal and health purposes. Aside from diffusing oils, I hadn't really taken them internally or used them to make household cleaners/beauty products until I discovered dōTERRA. dōTERRA provides only the highest quality therapeutic grade essential oils and wellness products. They have dozens of different oils ...
Not only is our skin our largest organ, but it also plays a critical role in protecting our insides from life's elements. It is up to us however to protect it from the damaging effects of the sun (i.e. burns, wrinkles, premature aging, skin cancer etc.). Every year, I compile a list of my favourite ...
Urban Decay’s latest limited-edition palette Backtalk ($59 CAD) takes its inspiration from their bestselling Vice Lipstick of the same name. The "go-anywhere, do-anything eyeshadow and face palette" offers 8 eye shadows and 4 face powders and has a much appreciated rosy, mauve vibe. The palette comes with its very own removable mirror (a feature that I didn't realize it had ...
Before the kids were born and well before I was juggling two jobs, I got plenty of sleep. Back then I didn't realize just how important getting a good nights rest was to my health, mood and overall well being. I was recently diagnosed with a sleep disorder and have been working hard to improve ...
Australia's award-winning, #1 mineral makeup brand has finally arrived in Canada! Nude by Nature, also known as the "good for you" makeup company can now be found at Shoppers Drug Mart! Their extensive range of carefully crafted products provide the most flawless, long-lasting finish while also working to hydrate, nourish and protect the skin. Makeup thats actually good ...
The snow plows are out today and it is freezing outside! Ugh, why does this Winter insist on sticking around? I'm over it. Anyways, after months of frigid, cold temperatures, my hair could definietly benefit from some TLC and likely so could yours. Garnier Fructis' recently launched their 1-Minute Hair Masks ($3.49 USD/$5.49 CAD) that come in ...
Once upon a time the beauty world was introduced to sheet masks. Remember those? Soon after, we met and fell in love with charcoal-infused skincare and who can forget the multi-masking trend that's still going strong today? A recent picture that I posted on Instagram featuring some bubble masks generated a lot of questions, so I thought ...
Maybelline New York recently came out with new products for Spring 2018 including various eye shadow palettes, a full coverage foundation, new shades of the liquid lipstick that EVERYONE is talking about and a Total Temptation range! Lets not waste any time and dive right in! One of the most talked about new products for Spring this ...
Makeup trends come and go but achieving flawless, glowing skin is everyone's beauty end game!. To achieve an enviable complexion, you'll need to take really good care of your skin and drink plenty of water, but you can also get that coveted "glow" by using an illuminator or highlighter. I'm actually a wee bit obsessed with highlighters. This ...