The Cover Fx Custom Enhancer Drops were an items that I've been eyeing for quite some time. But with 9 different colours to choose from, choosing just one proved to be quite the task, specially at $52 a piece. So when Cover Fx released a mini 4-piece set for the holidays, this was the perfect time to try them out. Custom Enhancer Drops are a liquid highlighter. They can be used on the face as a regular highlighter, mixed in with your foundation to give you entire face a dewy look or applied to the body, either directly or mixed with your favourite lotion. You can also use them on your eyes ..read more

I want nothing more than to be sipping a drink from a coconut, poolside with the warm sun on my skin. But, it's the middle of winter, so I'm not getting that warm sun anytime soon. However, I can enjoy coconuts and smooth skin, thanks to Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula. The new line includes Body Oil, Body Lotion and Body Cream, and each product contains raw coconut oil, tahitian monoi, sweet almond oil and vitamin E. The combination smells divine and leaves your skin feeling smooth and nourished.  My favourite, is by far the Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Body Oil. Despite the fact that ..read more

Now that Christmas is over, are you looking to spend your gift cards or want to try some new skincare? Value sets are the perfect way to try new products, get some deluxe samples of your favourite items or get bonus items with something that you were planning on buying anyways! Here are my fave sets this year from Fresh. Holiday Glow Skincare Set This set includes a mini of their Soy Face Cleanser, which is a gentle makeup remover/cleanser. While I still think you should use a cleanser after (if you're wearing full makeup), it does a great job at removing what you're wearing without leavi ..read more

2017 has been quite the year. And while I'm a little sad that it's gone, I can't wait to see what 2018 has in store! It's time to take a look at some of my favourite beauty items from the past year. 1. Laura Mercier Eye Art Palette I debated about this palette for nearly a year before I bought it. When I finally did buy it, it was love. Absolutely no regret. Except not buying it earlier. Colours are amazing (specially African Violet!) and blend flawlessly. I'm anxiously waiting for another palette from her. 2. Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen It took me a while before I tried this pencil line ..read more

Happy New Years! This year, I wanted a simple New Year's resolution that would be (hopefully) easy to keep, and one that had a big impact on just about everything I did. With having a child, house, planning a wedding and a blog, I want to be organized. I want to make the most out of my time. So, I went the "old school" way, and got myself a planner.  Basic supplies Planners today aren't what they used to be. There's a big planner world out there with different types of planners, stickers, washi tape... and the list goes on. It's almost like a cult following! While all the s ..read more

Once Christmas is out of the way, it's time to think about New Years! It's always a fun time to get dressed up, maybe go to a nice dinner, or maybe just hang out with family and friends. Whatever your plans are, you want to ring in the new year looking good, and with a little bling, and I got just the look for you! Since I recently purchased Stila's Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in Diamond Dust, I knew I had to create a NYE look with it. And here it is! Here's what I used 1. Becca Backlight Priming Filter 2. Too Faced Born This Way Naturally Radiant Concealer 3. Make Up For Ever ..read more

Here's a beautiful neutral look to wear to your Christmas get-together. Whether it's visiting the grandparents or having some drinks with friends, this simple look is perfect for all occasions, and can easily take you from day to night. 1. Nivea 2-in-1 Moisturizing Primer 2. Too Faced Born This Way Naturally Radian Concealer 3. Physicians Formula #InstaReady Super BB 4. Make Up For Ever Microfinish Powder 5. Lise Watier Variations De Nude Multi Colour Blush 6. wet n wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer 7. Kat Von D Shade + Light Eye Contour Palette: laetus, samael, solas, sytry and l ..read more

Got someone on your naughty list that deserves a lump of coal in their stocking? How about some charcoal beauty products. I've got 10 charcoal products for the beauty lover in your life. 1) Yes to Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Face Wipes From masks to scrubs to cleansers, Yes To has about a dozen products in their charcoal lines. While I haven't tried them all, you can bet that your naughty recipient has never used black facial wipes before. 2) Peter Thomas Roth Irish Moor Mud Purifying Black Mask This mask is pretty awesome. Aside from the fact that it's completely black, it's also odo ..read more

Looking for ideas on what to get the beauty lover on your list this year? They've been good all year, so they deserve something pretty sweet if you ask me. Check out my top __ items for the beauty enthusiast in your life. Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops Set This set of 4 mini liquid highlighters can be used under, over, or mixed into foundation or even moisturizer to give that glow-from-within look. Celestial, Halo, Moonlight and Rose Gold are perfect year-round and are sure to be a hit with the lucky recipient. Real Techniques Makeup Sponges No makeup kit is complete without sponges. Re ..read more

Pixi has been a drugstore favourite for quite some time. Great quality at a great price. Without disappointment, their holiday sets are just as fantastic. They are what every beauty lover needs to find under the tree. Here are some of my favourites. Endless Silky Eye Pen Trio, $20 Eye liners transfer on me. It's just a curse I've learned to live with, unless I want to spend $25 on a single liner. That is, up until I've tried the Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen. These eye liners glide on your eyes effortlessly, look gorgeous and don't transfer. This set includes 3 minis, BlackNoir,, BronzeBeam ..read more