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…
Category: Spas and Services
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…
Holiday Gift Guide 2018
It’s that time again! Cheesy movies abound on TV, radio stations play the same 12 songs on repeat, and anyone hosting a gathering is frantically cleaning and decorating their house. To help you find the perfect item for everyone on your list, I’ve put together a gift guide filled with my favourite products from this…
A Skincare Education: The Probiotic Acne Facial at Ici Paris Spa
A few weeks ago, I was invited to try a facial at Ici Paris Spa. Overall, I had a lovely experience, and learned a ton about proper care for acne-prone skin. Be sure to check out the last section of this post, where I list some of the most interesting things I learned! Disclaimer: This…
Caryl Baker Visage Clinical Facials
Have you treated your skin to a facial lately? Caryl Baker Visage launched a trio of new facial treatments to their menu. I recently got to experience the new Caryl Baker Visage clinical facial at their Sherway Gardens location. {Caryl Baker Visage Clinical Facials} Trio of new facial treatments I booked a Power Hyaluronic Facial…
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2017
May is here and that means Mother’s Day is right around the corner! I’ll round up a few Mother’s Day Gift Ideas to give you some inspiration. {Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2017} Mother’s Day Gift Ideas – For the Trendy Mom The Happiness Boutique is a lovely online shop that has a collection of modern fashion…
WAXON Wax Bar Review
Moving to a new area means finding new places to go for your beauty needs. I recently moved south from my previous midtown location and had to find a new spot for my waxing needs. Being South Asian, you know this girl has a lot of hair. I do what I can to keep it…
A Hand and Stone Facial Experience
Recently, I visited Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa for a massage to celebrate my first wedding anniversay. I enjoyed it so much and went back…this time for a Hand and Stone Facial. {Hand and Stone Facial Experience} I was greeted by Claudio at the Jarvis and Adelaide location. Since this was my first facial with…