Even though it’s still officially fall the weather in December is definitely reminding us of Winter (except for the “heat wave” that Toronto had for a couple of days!). I don’t know about you but even though I have oily (and dehydrated skin) my skin starts to do strange things in the colder weather. Here…
Category: Skin Care
ON SCENE: Dot & Lil’s ‘Blush Pretty B.F.F.’ Event
This past week, the incredibly generous ladies of Blush Pretty hosted one of their infamous ‘B.F.F’ events – ‘Beautiful Face Forum’ – for the Montreal based, bath product brand Dot & Lil. Presented by owner and designer Anne Dardick, us lucky invitees were presented with some of her tried and tested products, along with some…
TESTING, TESTING: Kellett – solutions for clear skin
Everyone’s skin is different. Which is why sometimes reviewing products for this blog can be difficult as I know for myself my skin is hard to figure out! That being said, something that works for me may not work for you and something that doesn’t work for me may be the perfect solution for you!…
ON SCENE: L’Oreal Paris ‘Secret Weapons of Skincare’ 2013
This past week, L’Oreal Paris hosted their ‘Secret Weapons for Skincare’ event, at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in downtown Toronto. Utilizing the Bond theme that has been resurgent this month (with the release of Skyfall, and the addition of the Designing 007 exhibition at the TIFF Bell Lightbox), L’Oreal choose this opportunity to showcase their…
TESTING, TESTING: Vichy Aqualia Thermal Moisturizer
I think I’ve found my new go-to brand! Vichy Laboratories puts so much science and research into their products to ensure that their products are simply the best in the industry. It truly shows in their products, and judging by the response I received to the Vichy BB cream giveaway, it’s a favourite amongst our…
Holistic Vanity Damage Care Line
Co-founder of the Pure + Simple spas, Kristen Ma has added to her Holistic Vanity Line with the new “Damage Care” line. This line is committed to treating cellular injury caused by sun, pollution and trauma. We have all been bad to our skin at some point in our lives. Maybe we enjoyed the sun…
Review: Eminence Apricot Whip Moisturizer
Have you heard of Eminence Organics before? I hadn’t until I started seeing Leanne of Living Water Therapies who is a Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor and Skin Therapy specialist. I started seeing her for my skin on the recommendation of my friend Kat. Eminence Organics is a luxury organic skin line (hmmm there’s a theme this week!…
GRATiAE: Organic Skincare
Lately I’m more and more interested in finding out about organic and natural skin care. While I know in theory it’s better for you I’m not still a complete convert but if there is a product I can find that organic and natural that WORKS and I truly LOVE then I may be willing to…