Gone are the full-coverage, high glam days of the early 2000s! The trend nowadays is all about minimal makeup to show off healthy skin. Finding a skincare routine that works for you isn’t always easy to accomplish, but I’m excited to share some of my recent fave products with you! {My Current Routine for Healthy... The post My Current Routine for Healthy Skin appeared first on ..read more

The holiday season is once again upon us! We’ve assembled our annual gift guide to help you find something for everyone on your list…and maybe one or two things for yourself, too. Read on to find out more about our top picks! {TBR’s 2023 Holiday Gift Guide} Disclaimer: Many of the products listed below were provided to me at no cost for editorial consideration. All opinions are my own. Before we get into our gift ideas, we want to acknowledge that money continues to be tight for many. Folks are scaling back on their spending due to the cost of living crisis, and non-essential purchases are n ..read more

While getting anti-wrinkle injections was once a procedure that was seen as something only celebrities would do, more and more folks are trying out neuromodulators to get a smooth forehead. Curious about what it’s like to try Botox? Read on to find out more about my experience getting anti-wrinkle injections for the first time! {Getting Anti-Wrinkle Injections for the First Time} Over the past two years, I’ve been noticing wrinkles on my forehead and around my eyes. Nothing cavernous, but visible at rest and deep enough that they kept catching my eye when I looked in the mirror. Now, wrinkles ..read more

February is Black History Month, and – though we try to support BIPOC-owned businesses all year round – we wanted to profile a few of our faves for the occasion! Keep reading to find out more about some Black-owned beauty and skincare brands you’ll definitely want to explore! {Black-Owned Beauty Brands You’ll Love} Disclaimer: Many of the following products were provided to us at no cost for editorial consideration. All opinions are my own. Gifted products are indicated with an asterisk (*). While the beauty world has made positive strides in ensuring that their collections and marketing ma ..read more

Have you ever used tea bags to soothe tired, puffy eyes? Tea has been recognized for its powerful medicinal properties for centuries! Skincare brand Teaology has harnessed the power of tea to create a trio of serums that combine cutting-edge science with this ancient ingredient. Read on to find out more! {Tea for Three: Teaology’s Infusion Serum Trio} Disclaimer: The products mentioned below were provided to me at no cost for editorial consideration. All opinions are my own. If you’re on the hunt for a clean-yet-powerful alternative to traditional serums, look no further than Teaology’s Ser ..read more

One of my favourite things to do at the beginning of each year is try products from new brands. Whether the brand is new on the market or just new to me, I love the chance to shake up my routine. Read on to find out more about Keri, Moo Goo, and Bella Aura: 3 new (to me) brands that I’m loving so far in 2022! {New Year, New (to me) Brands!} Disclaimer: The products mentioned below were provided to me at no cost for editorial consideration. All opinions are my own. With the transition between seasons, my skin and hair have been in need of some serious soothing and hydrating. (And, let’s be ho ..read more

For the first time in almost two years, it finally feels like there’s cause for celebration. This holiday season, many of us are gathering in person and seeing friends and family we haven’t been able to hug for months. While the gifts of health, safety, and love are without a doubt the most important, we’ve also rounded up some of our favourite holiday gift ideas in case you’re looking for a little something to wrap! {TBR’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide} Disclaimer: Many of the businesses mentioned below provided us with samples at no cost for editorial consideration. If we received a press sample ..read more

What is it about a new season – particularly the end of Daylight Savings – that makes you want to revamp your entire look? It’s like that crisp, autumn air is enticing you to come back to stores (or virtually online) and try something new. One of my favourite places to check out what’s new and trending is with drugstore beauty brands like Quo. {Fall Quo Beauty Faves} Disclaimer: The majority of the products mentioned below were provided to TBR at no cost for editorial consideration. Products purchased independently are noted with an asterisk (*). All opinions are my own. If you’ve gone into ..read more

After a year and half of consuming Covid-19 statistics and managing pandemic stress, everyone’s skin is looking a little weary. I have been using the same line of cleansers and moisturizers for years, so I was thrilled to check out the products from C.W. Beggs & Sons and see if their Energy+ line could give my skin a much-needed boost. Read on to find out more about my experience with the products! {Fresh-Faced for Fall with C.W. Beggs & Sons} Disclaimer: The products reviewed below were provided to me at no cost for editorial consideration. All opinions are my own. C.W. Beggs &a ..read more

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of joining author Camille Knowles for the virtual introduction of two new products in her award-winning vegan, naturally derived skincare line, The Beauty of Eczema. Read on to learn more about the new launches and the principles of H.O.P.E. that guide Camille! {The Beauty of Eczema’s Soothing Soaks for Sensitive Skin} Disclaimer: Attendance at this event and products mentioned below were provided to me at no cost for editorial consideration. All opinions are my own. Camille’s journey will sound familiar to anyone with skin issues. If you have se ..read more