Snow is falling, cocoa is brewing – it’s holiday time again! For this year’s gift guide, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite items from the past year, plus some special collections, too. Scroll down for more! {TBR’s Holiday Gift Guide 2019} Disclaimer: The products below were provided to me at no cost for editorial…
Category: Clean Beauty
GROOM Industries and the Ritual of Shaving
After reflecting on my own history with shaving and wondering if other men have experienced the same milestones and frustrations as I have, I chatted with Julien Blanchard – co-founder of Montreal’s Les Industries GROOM – to learn about the culture of shaving, the importance of selecting the right tools for the job, and the…
Summer Faves 2019
The bad news: we’re now pretty much halfway through summer. The good news: the products in my list of summer faves will help you keep your hair, skin, and makeup looking great for the rest of the season! 🙂 {Summer Faves 2019} Disclaimer: The products mentioned in this story were provided to me at no…
Bloom Beauty: Toronto’s First Clean Beauty Makeup Studio
The world of clean beauty is expanding rapidly, but with no industry standard definition of what it means to be ‘clean,’ figuring out which brands fulfill the criteria and which brands are simply cashing in on the hot new trend can be overwhelming. Bloom Beauty, a new store in the Leaside neighbourhood of Toronto, is…
Summer Foot Care Essentials
Sandal weather is finally upon us! I don’t know about you, but my feet did not feel ready after spending the spring in rainboots and sneakers. So I tested out a few foot care products to figure out how to get a salon-worthy pedicure in the comfort of my own home. {Summer Foot Care Essentials:…
Here Comes the Sun
Despite it technically still being spring, the Victoria Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer in our fair city. Over the past few weeks, I’ve tested out 5 different sunscreen products – plus a sunless tanning foam – to make sure your skin is ready for the heat! {Here Comes the Sun: 6 Great…
Trying Out an LED Facial at Province Apothecary
There are hundreds of different spas and skincare clinics in our fair city, each of which offers its own selection of special services. This can make finding the right esthetician a challenge, particularly when you have sensitive skin and don’t want to risk getting an adverse reaction! Last month, I got the chance to try…
Look Good, Do Good: 6 Eco-Friendly Brands to Add to Your Beauty Bag
Happy Earth Day! 🙂 While many companies have one-day sales or release a special collection in honour of this occasion, we’ve researched six different brands that have made being eco-friendly a true priority. From using sustainable ingredients to reducing packaging, limiting harmful ingredients or giving back, these companies are taking care of our planet and…