I placed an order with The Inkey List online quite a while back. I was worried about whether there would be any customs or duties, but they ship the orders from Canada and the sale was done in Canadian funds, so it was a super easy process. Now I am a huge fan of The Inkey List, I was at their Canadian launch 4 years ago and have been using their skincare ever since. Now they don't offer shampoo and conditioners, but they do have hair and scalp treatments. I picked up the Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Hair Treatment, Peptide Volumizing Hair Treatment, Shea Oil Nourishing Hair Treatment, Sal ..read more

*This post features PR Samples.  While it’s not something I often discuss, I struggle with dry skin and calluses on my feet. The buildup can get so bad that little bits of skin pull away, forming hangnail-like strips. It’s not fun. Despite using pumice stones and files, I can never achieve the same results as a pedicure. However, pedicures often involve using a razor on my feet, which I can’t do at home. This year, I decided to try something different: Dr. Scholl’s Ultra-Exfoliating Foot Mask. Unlike other exfoliating foot masks, it comes in a 3-pack, which I find to be a better ..read more

June is done, and so is half of 2024. This has flown by. This whole year is so crazy since I am for the first time in my life not working, but also doing school at home. It is all wild. June was exciting, we had a little road trip, I spent two nights away from home, which I never do and I got to see lots of family. Puppy time I love puppy time, I get to spend my days with my darling Bradley, but for over two weeks we had his little wife stay with us, Sophie. Sophie is fun, cute, sassy and most importantly a good cuddler. She is a great study buddy for me. We also celebrated Bradley's Gotcha ..read more

Sunscreen is the one product we fly through the most in our household. Buying massive multi-packs and having them only last a month, that is normal for us, we just do not handle the sun well and we need lots of sunscreen. With all this said, I was ecstatic to try out some Blue Lizard products this year. They are an Australian mineral-based sunscreen brand that has been around for over 20 years. If there is one thing I know, Australians take their sun protection very seriously. Now, mineral sunscreens aren't everyone's cup of tea, but lots of people love them. I have always been in the middle ..read more

Summer officially started last week, so I thought it would be a good time to reflect on what I have really enjoyed using this past season. It has been a long time since I did one of these, but they always inspire me to write a little and to me that is a good thing. 1. Kiehl's Since 1851 Beyond Screen UV Serum SPF 50  I got this for free from Topbox in exchange for a review, and I loved it. It is a combo of serum and sunscreen that works incredibly well on my skin. It is light in texture, absorbs quickly and is loaded with collagen peptides. It is basically skincare I really ..read more

May feels like it finished before it ever began. I feel like this summer is going to fly by. Here is a look at what my May looked like: Summer Classes:  My summer classes have started. I am hopefully going to just as great this time around. They are still 100% online without actual classes. It is all self taught. Door Open Toronto: Doors Open is a fun weekend where places that aren't normally open to the public can be toured by the public. In 2019 we did a 1910s school house near us. This year we went to the The Ismaili Centre and the Aga Khan Museum, and the Japanese Canadian Cultural ..read more

April flew by and May is almost over. I tired my hardest to get this recap done sooner, but my computer was acting up, and I just got it some new ram today, hopefully I t can give it a bit more life. Here is my April Recap. Exams and a Break: First up, I am still in school. I had exams and final projects due in April, so I got those done. I got super stressed about a project, but got perfect on it, so that felt great. I also had two group projects, that royally sucked. Why do they always suck so much, and why do I have to get the same grade as people who honestly don't even the work right? An ..read more

Hi everyone. I haven't done a recap since I quit my job to start school in January, I didn't feel I had a lot to recap for a while. I put it off and I put it off some more. Now, I feel Jan-Feb-March makes a good quarterly round-up. So let's take a look at how my year has been going. January January was interesting, I didn't have to go back to work and I had some time to myself. This also happened in the new year of 2021, because of a lockdown. I got a bit of stuff done around the home, but as always, never as much as I would like.  I messed around in my office trying to set up a good w ..read more

It is once again time for another Scalp Scrub Showdown. This is now my 4th time comparing 4 different scalp scrubs under a microscope. Of course, my microscope stopped working and I had to buy a new one for this round. This round I am going to compare scrubs from Yves Rocher, Marc Anthony, Christophe Robin, and The Body Shop. Now I have already reviewed a scrub from both The Body Shop and Marc Anthony before, but they both seem to no longer exist. With that I will also note that today's Yves Rocher scrub isn't available anymore, it has been replaced with something new and the Marc Anthony s ..read more

*Post features gifted items Give your eyes what they deserve: an oil-free eye makeup remover that uses the latest advances in ingredient technology. Save your eyes from harsh tugging, and let the dual-phase formula of this gentle eye makeup remover do it's job. Love the removal as much as the application thanks to a lightweight formula that doesn’t leave skin feeling dry or greasy. Correct the occasional eyeliner “oops,” experiment with eye shadow shades, and layer on waterproof mascara for mile-long lashes without compromise. Shake it up and swipe it off until you’re ready to start all ove ..read more