When I think of the brand NIVEA the first image that comes to mind is the little blue tin of hand cream. Does that sound familiar to you? First introduced in 1925 the blue NIVEA tin has become the brand’s “face” and is associated with a leader in skincare. Based on this iconic image Nivea…
Month: July 2013
TESTING, TESTING: Garnier Skin Renewal Anti-Aging BB Cream
Ah BB Creams are still going strong! Just when I thought I had heard of them all there are more to test out! Since Ashley has had a lot of experience in testing BB Creams out (see her posts here, here, here and here) I asked her to test out the latest one from Garnier….
TESTING, TESTING: Nexxus Hydra-Light Weightless Moisture
The sun is shining and we are all in a much better mood but do you find that your hair changes and tends to feel dry even in the summer months? The problem with trying to add a ton of moisture in the summer is that you don’t want to have your hair get weighed…
GIVEAWAY: Splat movie ticket giveaway for City of Bones (CLOSED)
I’m a big reader of “teen” novels. I have no idea why. I have been caught up by the likes of the Twilight series and of course the Hunger Games. I have not read “Mortal Instruments: City of Bones” book series but it sounds like it would be right up my alley! Splat is the…
TESTING, TESTING: Facial at Yonge Eglinton Laser Centre
You may be familiar with the Yonge Eglinton Laser Centre. I hear their radio commercials on laser eye surgery and laser hair removal. But did you know that they do facials there? Yup! And even better they use one of my favourite lines exclusively for their facials: Éminence Organics. I’m going to admit that I…
AROUND TOWN: Toronto’s only Fashion and Beauty Blogger Conference
I am so excited to finally be able to spill the beans! The very first “Spark Sessions” will be taking place right here in Toronto! So what is Spark Sessions you ask? It’s a blogger conference specifically geared towards Fashion and Beauty bloggers – created by fashion and beauty bloggers!!! When…
BEAUTY ROUND UP: Sunscreens – protect yourself from the sun!
Strangely enough I thought I posted this already but turns out I have not! This may be a bit late seeing as how were are already in the middle of summer but sun protection is so important all year round so I thought I would do a round up of some new sunscreens I have…
TESTING, TESTING: Eucerin Skincare
I’ve always thought of Eucerin as “no nonsense” care for your skin. Since Ashley has dry and sensitive skin and she can’t use most all natural products I thought she would be a good candidate for this line. Read on to see if the products worked for her! ***** My skin has decided to take…