The Holiday HANDbook Hand Cream Set by Philosophy

The Holiday Handbook Set from Philosophy is a cute and affordable set that includes 3 mini sized (1oz each) ultra-rich hand creams that smell absolutely DIVINE! The festive set makes a perfect last minute gift, filler or stocking stuffer for all you last minute shoppers out there. Currently sold out on the Sephora website, the ...

REVIEW: Maybelline Color Elixirs by Color Sensational (Details, Photos & Swatches)

I first previewed Maybelline's new Color Elixirs while at Toronto's Fashion Week for Spring/Summer in October. The Elixirs were "all the buzz" backstage and once you read this, you'll understand why. The Elixirs are basically a cross between a lipstick, a lip balm and a high shine gloss. They claim to have the colour saturation of a lipstick (true!), the moisturizing properties of a lip ...

GIVEAWAY: NIVEA/Breakfast Club of Canada Promo Pack (Pure & Natural Moisturizing Day Care + Pure & Natural Mint & Minerals Lip Balm)

Nivea's partnership with the Breakfast Club of Canada and their generous $25000 donation is helping the Breakfast Club provide all Canadian children with a nutritious breakfast before school, in an environment that fosters self-esteem. For more about partnership, check out Nivea's Facebook page.  Nivea sent me the Breakfast Club Promo Pack (pictured below) to try out and graciously offered to send a ...

Top 5 Fall Beauty Essentials featuring Vichy, Dior, Garnier, LUSH & Live Clean

As soon as the weather starts getting cooler, I make sure to stack my beauty arsenal with products that will keep me hydrated and protected from head to toe. It's no question that colder temperatures make our skin drier, hair duller and our lips more chapped. I've gathered my top 5 products (I may have squeezed in ...

REVIEW: Organic Lip Balm – Introducing Lovely Lips by Live Cean

One of the most essential beauty products to have on hand all year round is lip balm. A good lip balm is crucial to relieve chapped or dry lips and keep lips hydrated.  Cold temperatures, dry air and wind all have a drying effect on the skin by drawing moisture away from the body and ...