TORONTO BEAUTY REVIEWS: YOUR LOCAL GUIDE TO THE LATEST IN BEAUTY AND WELLNESS

Menu
  • Makeup
    • Clean Beauty
    • Collections
    • Face
    • Eyes
    • Lips
    • Fragrance
    • Nails
    • Makeup Tutorials
    • Makeup Giveaways
  • Hair
    • Cleansing
    • Styling
    • Hairstyle Tutorials
    • Haircare Giveaways
  • Skin Care
    • Clean Skincare
    • Facial Skin Care
    • Sensitive Skin
    • Anti-Aging Skincare
    • Body Care
    • Sun Care
    • Spas and Services
    • Skin Care Giveaways
  • Toronto Love
    • Canadian Brands
    • Toronto Brands
    • Local Events
  • Wellness
    • Mental Health
    • Physical Health
Menu

Earth Day 2014

Posted on April 17, 2014April 28, 2014 by Elaine

Earth day (April 22nd) is just around the corner and what better time to try out natural products if you haven’t already yet? Check out some of my healthier beauty choices from earlier this year and hereย are a few more natural products and Earth Day incentives you may want to check out:

earth-day-kiss-my-face-collage

Have you ever tried Kiss my Faceย natural products? After 30 years in the business these guys know what they’re doing. They have a wide range of products including hair care, shaving products, body soaps and lip care – you’re likely to find a product to suit your needs.

earth-day-konjac-sponges

I wrote about Konjac sponges in the post linked above as well and I’m still a fan! A new Canadian based distributor just opened up called Natural Konjac Sponge and I was able to try another face sponge – this time a green tea one. Green tea is a natural anti-oxidant and contains anti-bacterial agents which should help to reduces swelling and redness caused by acne. I also tried out the White Konjac body sponge which I use daily in the shower. It’s so gentle on the skin and I feel like I’m getting a gentle massage every day. Baxter found them interesting too – don’t worry I sanitized them with hot water before using!

natural-products-amala-purifying-gel-cleanser

Have you heard of Amala beauty products before? I did a review on one of their primers last summer. I had the chance to try out a couple more products from the line and they are great. The purifying gel cleanser (picture above) is so gentle and has multiple benefits such as clearing clogged pores and removing impurities.

natural-products-amala-rejuvenating-toner

I also tried out the Rejuvenating Toner. It contains licorice root which helps to soothe inflammation and cocoa bean which stimulates circulation. Bonus: it smells like chocolate too! (Edit:ย On Earth Day,ย April 22, you receive aย complimentaryย Aroma Apothecary Renew Rose Concentrateย with every purchase plus free shipping with the promo code EARTHDAY)

ย earth-day-Weleda-Heathy-Hair

Weleda products are all natural and make a great choice for Earth Day! The hair care line is the spotlight for the month of April. Don’t forget to learn more about this line during the Weleda Earth Day twitter chat happening on April 21st.

ย Pure+Simple-logo

ย Pure + Simple always has great Earth Day promotions going on. From April 20th – 22nd they are inviting you to contribute to sustainable beauty by bringing your empty facial skincare containers (ANY brand!) and receive a 50% discount on the equivalent product type from the Pure + Simple line. This is a great way to add some natural products into your skin care routine if you’re unsure of where to begin. The containers you bring in will be recycled generating funds through Terracycle and all proceeds will be donated to the David Suzuki Foundation.

ย Aveda-earth-day-2014

Aveda’s Limited Edition Light The Way Candleย will be sold at Aveda salons, spas and retails stores. In celebration of Earth Day, all proceeds made from the sale of this candle in April will go to Global Greengrants Fund water related project around the world.

Do you know of any other Earth Day initiatives happening or have some natural products you’ll be checking out?

Happy Easter for those that celebrate!

****Disclosure: this post contains products which were sent to me for review/editorial consideration***

 

Sign up for the Toronto Beauty Reviews Newsletter!

Want the latest beauty, style and event news right in your inbox? Sign up now!

Thank you for subscribing.
Something went wrong.
I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information )

I will never give away, trade or sell your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Share on social:

4 thoughts on “Earth Day 2014”

  1. Soozle says:
    April 22, 2014 at 11:51 am

    So many great ‘green’ products out there ๐Ÿ™‚ Love it

    Reply
    1. Elaine Atkins says:
      April 22, 2014 at 4:49 pm

      There are! It was impossible to include them all!

      Reply
  2. Kaitlin Wright says:
    April 17, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    Love the konjac sponge! I’ll have to try some of these others, too.

    Elaine, I totally just realized that we met at a DIY jewellery event last year (DesignHer Kit). Seems like we’ve got a lot in common ๐Ÿ™‚ We should meet up for a drink sometime to talk beauty shop.

    Reply
    1. Elaine Atkins says:
      April 17, 2014 at 1:16 pm

      Hey Kaitlin!

      Oh yes that’s right! Too funny! Yes let’s grab a coffee – feel free to send me an email: elainea@torontobeautyreviews.com ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Welcome!

Welcome to Toronto Beauty Reviews!

TBR is a space for us to share reviews of beauty products we love, easy makeup tips, and insights into our personal wellness journeys.

We believe that beauty and wellness are for people of all genders, all skin tones, hair types, backgrounds, and ways of being.

We hope you’ll find something here that helps you feel beautiful, inside and out!

More About TBR

  • About
  • Partnerships
  • Disclosure

Meet the Team!

About Maddie | Toronto Beauty Reviews
Welcoming DJS to the Toronto Beauty Reviews Team | Toronto Beauty Reviews

Get Social With Us!

Facebook Twitter Instagram

torontobeautyreviews

Editor of #TorontoBeautyReviews.
Sharing our beauty & wellness faves โœจ
๐Ÿ“Toronto, ON
maddie@torontobeautyreviews.com

Gangโ€™s all here! ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ I truly love the Gangโ€™s all here! ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ

I truly love these @milkmakeup Cooling Water Jelly Tints and wear at least one daily on some combo of eyes, lips, and cheeks. The color payoff is ๐Ÿคฏ, the longevity is ๐Ÿ˜. Theyโ€™ve got vegan collagen and aloe to plump and soothe skin. 

For an easy, juicy burst of color this summer, grab yours at @sephoracanada! ๐ŸŒŠ

(And check out my blog to learn more about why I love multi-use products!) 

#torontobeautyreviews #milkmakeup #easymakeup #cleanbeauty #summerbeauty #sephoraca #jellytint
Adventure Day!! One of the most special traditions Adventure Day!! One of the most special traditions in our family. โค๏ธ 

Such a fun day going from above the city all the way down to a hidden basement game bar! Checking out the CN tower, @littlecanada, @waterworksto, @h20floatstudio, and @lobtoronto. 

See any of your fave spots here? What would your perfect Adventure Day look like? 

#torontobeautyreviews #torontoblogger #torontothingstodo #bestofto #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #dateideas
Proud โ˜บ๏ธ๐ŸŒˆ And loud, since I have the privi Proud โ˜บ๏ธ๐ŸŒˆ

And loud, since I have the privilege of being able to live my life openly, unlike so many of my 2SLGBTQIA+ peers. Iโ€™m a straight-passing cis white woman, so my queerness doesnโ€™t threaten most people. 

So, with that advantage in mind, let me use this small platform to say to anyone who is listening:

Never forget that Pride started as a riot. 

That Pride is more than slapping a rainbow on something, jacking up the price, and saying โ€œlove is loveโ€ for four weeks out of the year. 

That true allyship involves action and accountability, 365. 

That trans women, two-spirit individuals, and queer folks of color are the heart and soul of our community. That they continue to show up, to fight, to love, and to lead while facing very real danger. That we owe so much to their courage. 

Never forget that queer folks have always been here. 

That you canโ€™t erase us, ban us, or legislate us out of existence. 

That queerness is a part of nature. 

That it exists even when itโ€™s no longer trendy or politically advantageous. 

That we notice and remember who speaks up and who is silent. 

That we contain multitudes. 

That we deserve safety, compassion, legal protections, love, joy, and a future - just like every other human. 

That not all of us are โ€œoutโ€ and donโ€™t need to be; that we will invite you in if and when we choose to, and if and when we feel safe to do so. 

That queer folks make the world better. 

And that, despite seemingly insurmountable odds, weโ€™re going to be ok. 

Because resilience, creativity, collaboration, and resourcefulness are fundamental parts of who we are. 

So weโ€™re not going anywhere. Get on board.

Happy Pride!

โค๏ธ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ

Wearing:
@milkmakeup Hydro Grip Gel Tint in 2
@tower28beauty Swipe concealer in BU + GetSet Powder + OneLiner in Paint My Number
@aboutfacebeauty liquid eye shadow in Take a Trip
@ardellbeauty Bat Those Lashes in Enchantress*
@annabellecosmetics Free Spirit eyeliner* + Master Volume mascara*
#QuoBeauty Rainbow maker 
@makeupbymario MoistureGlow in Rosewood Glow

*gifted 

#torontobeautyreviews #pride2025 #queer  #2slgbtqia #mytbrfave #torontomakeup #tbrcontributors #torontoblogger #canadian
Have you donated blood before? ๐ŸฉธIf youโ€™re cur Have you donated blood before? ๐ŸฉธIf youโ€™re curious, check out this video to learn more about the process! 

It was so easy and honestly not painful at all. And I felt so good afterwards, knowing that my donation will help someone in need. ๐Ÿฅฐ Iโ€™ll definitely be a regular donor at @canadaslifeline from here on out. 

If you have any questions, ask away! โฌ‡๏ธ

#torontobeautyreviews #canadaslifeline #canadianbloodservices #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #maketheworldbetter #toronto #thingstodo #blooddonation #onegative #firsttimedonor
Whoops - forgot to post for two months ๐Ÿ™ˆ Iโ€™v Whoops - forgot to post for two months ๐Ÿ™ˆ

Iโ€™ve been so busy with my day job that I unfortunately havenโ€™t had much time to devote to TBR. ๐Ÿ˜ซ But Iโ€™m planning a few new stories (fave SPFs; different lip & cheek formulas) and excited to play with makeup again soon. โœจ

For now, hereโ€™s a snap of my typical minimal makeup look. Takes 5 mins, tops! ๐ŸŽจ

@annabellecosmetics Master Volume mascara + Kohl matte eyeliner in charcoal* 
@tower28beauty Swipe concealer in BU + oneliner in Paint My Number + GetSet translucent powder 
@rarebeauty Flexible Lifting Brow Gel
@milkmakeup Sculpt Stick in Toasted + Cooling Water Jelly Tint in Splash 
@baileynelsonca August glasses 

*gifted products 

#torontobeautyreviews #mytbrfave #minimalmakeup #cleanbeauty #annabelleugcteam #annabellecosmetics #tbrcontributors #easymakeup #cleanmakeup #tower28 #milkmakeup
Just some casual, everyday makeup ๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ”ท Wearin Just some casual, everyday makeup ๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ”ท

Wearing @colourpopcosmetics Ultra Matte lip in Jellies and @annabellecosmetics Free Spirit eyeliner in Black*

*gifted 

#torontobeautyreviews #mytbrfave #bluelipstick #boldmakeup #tbrcontributors #beautyforeveryone #colourpopme
Looking for long-wear eyeshadow with colours that Looking for long-wear eyeshadow with colours that show off every hue of you? Check out @annabellecosmetics new Big Show Multi-Use Eyeshadow Pen! ๐ŸŽจ

โœจ Canadian ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
โœจ Cruelty-free
โœจ 12+ hr wear
โœจ affordable ($10!!)

#ad #Annabellecosmetics, #AnnabelleUGCTeam #torontobeautyreviews #tbrcontributors #mytbrfave #natapr #canadianmakeup #crueltyfreebeauty #easymakeup
Looking to pamper yourself with something unique? Looking to pamper yourself with something unique? โœจ Swing by @touchmassagebar for a seated massage!

Hereโ€™s a quick peek into my experience with the ยซย I Want it Allย ยป foot, hand, neck, and shoulders massage with the ยซย Free Your Mindย ยป scalp massage add-on. Heaven! ๐Ÿ˜

#torontobeautyreviews #tbrcontributors #mytbrfave #massagetoronto #footmassage #scalpmassage #touchmassagebar #treatyoself
Putting these on the grid so I can look at them lo Putting these on the grid so I can look at them long after theyโ€™ve gone ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ’ 

@wellingtonfleur did an amazing job creating this custom bouquet! (And @adam__malek did an exceptional job picking things out!)
๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉถ Wearing: @hauslabs Triclone skin te ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉถ 

Wearing:
@hauslabs Triclone skin tech concealer in 03
@milkmakeup sculpt stick in Toasted 
@annabellecosmetics kohl eyeliner in black* + Sky Limit mascara*
@tower28beauty GetSet powder + OneLiner in Paint My Number (as blush)
@rarebeauty lifting brow gel 
@lysbeautyofficial bronzer in motivate 
#QuoBeauty Love Is Love palette
@patmcgrathreal Celestial Nirvana palette 

*gifted products 

#torontobeautyreviews #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #boldmakeup #blueeyeshadow #makeupinspo #drugstoremakeup #beautyforeveryone #canadianbrand
Little pop of color to brighten the grey day ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ–ค

Wearing:
@annabellecosmetics Kohl eyeliner in Balsam Green*+ Sky Limit mascara* + Perfect Fit setting spray*
@colourpopcosmetics Just My Luck palette
@hauslabs Triclone Skin Tech concealer in 03
@milkmakeup sculpt stick in Toasted + cooling water jelly tint in Splash 
@rarebeauty lifting brow gel
@tower28beauty GetSet powder in translucent + Oneliner in Paint My Number 
@kjh.brand Hyper Shine Highlight kit in Lite Pink 

*gifted products 
#mytbrfave #torontobeautyreviews #tbrcontributors #beautyforeveryone #greeneyeshadow #easymakeup #makeupinspo
Life (and lack of shipping options) get in the way Life (and lack of shipping options) get in the way of your holiday shopping? ๐Ÿ˜ฌ Not to fear - TBRโ€™s elves have got you covered! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ

Check out our last-minute holiday gift guide highlighting local stores where you can get amazing presents for everyone on your list! โœ…๐ŸŽ

Featuring: @thedetoxmarketcanada @aaniin.hello @goodintentions.to @soccoliving @juxtaposeannex @shoppersdrugmart @canadiantire @wildcraftcare @sharkbeauty @sodastreamcanada @annabellecosmetics @marcellecosmetics (and a pro tip from @calenmikenzie!) 

*some products were gifted for editorial consideration 

#lastminutegifts #holidaygiftguide #torontobeautyreviews #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #shoplocalcanada #torontobusiness
๐Ÿ›๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿง€๐Ÿฅ“๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฆ‹ Hallowee ๐Ÿ›๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿง€๐Ÿฅ“๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฆ‹

Halloween as a librarian who used to be an MUA ๐Ÿ™ƒ

#torontobeautyreviews #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #halloween2024 #theveryhungrycaterpillar #makeupinspo #easycostume #bookstagram
Happy Autumn, from me & the books ๐Ÿ“š ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚ # Happy Autumn, from me & the books ๐Ÿ“š ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚

#torontobeautyreviews #librarian #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #dailymakeup
Looking to shift your skincare routine as the weat Looking to shift your skincare routine as the weather changes? Learn more about why LoLa loves @byoma - and why you should definitely check out this drugstore powerhouse - in her latest piece for the blog. 

๐Ÿ”— in bio! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ

*products kindly gifted

#torontobeautyreviews #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #byoma #villabrill #brillcom #lexpr #shoppersbeauty #drugstoreskincare
Prague! ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ 1 - Charles Bridge 2 - St Vitus Prague! ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

1 - Charles Bridge
2 - St Vitus Cathedral (took 600 yrs to build; I cried because it was so stunning in person)
3 - Cute lil gargoyle 
4 - Palace gardens
5 - Beer Spa + beer chocolates in Tycho Braheโ€™s former home! (Check out my recent reel for more on this)
6 - Truffle gnocchi in champagne foam @cafeimperial_praha ๐Ÿคค
7 - Klementinum Baroque library 
8 - from the top of the Astronomical Tower! 
9 - Astronomical Clock 
10 - Wunderkammer at Strahov Monastery 
11 - Philosophical Hall at Strahov Monastery
12 - c. 1800 Dendrological Library at Strahov (books carved from trees, covered in their bark and lichen & filled with their leaves and seeds!)
13 - 800 yr old natural sandstone water spring underneath Strahov Monastery, now housed in what they call โ€œHellโ€ restaurant. ๐Ÿ˜‚ @napekle 
14 - Travel friends! @kendranh 
15 - *Immediately* losing at pinball at @joystick_bar_prague ๐Ÿ‘พ
16 - Getting *very* into the all-you-can-drink wine bar (!) @nasklenicku ๐Ÿท
17 - obligatory trashy snacks after the wine bar 
18 - peacock chilling on the hotel grounds @hotelupava 
19 - Fun restaurant where you pay by the skewer (sooo tasty) @bistrospejle 
20 - the views were ok, I guess ๐Ÿ™ƒ

#torontobeautyreviews #prague #tbrcontributors #mytbrfave #praha #europetrip #visitprague
Throwback to the incredible @arianaandtherose show Throwback to the incredible @arianaandtherose show in July โœจโค๏ธ The Lonely Hearts Club tour was an absolute banger. CANNOT WAIT for the next album! Get your glitter ready, friends. ๐Ÿ™ƒ

#torontobeautyreviews #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #lonelyheartsclub #lonelyheartsclubtour #arianaandtherose #torontoevents #synthpop #indieartist
Venice! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 1 - gelato 2 - stunning architec Venice! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

1 - gelato
2 - stunning architecture everywhere 
3 - snacks 
4 - the original horses from St Markโ€™s Basilica
5 - Ponte dellโ€™Accademia 
6 - ๐Ÿ
7 - the staircase of books at the Libreria Acqua Alta 
8 & 9 - canals 
10 - Torcello
11 - Burano 
12 - 1300 yr old church 
13 - casual ceiling in Dogeโ€™s Palace
14 - glass art from Murano
15 - St Markโ€™s
16 - tiramisu cannoli. Italian food turducken!
17 - Vivaldi concert w orchestra in Baroque costumes
18 - ๐Ÿ•

#torontobeautyreviews #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #venice #italytrip #summertravel
Come with me to pick up the art piece created from Come with me to pick up the art piece created from the flowers in my bridal bouquet! ๐Ÿฅนโค๏ธ

Getting my flowers preserved and turned into this incredible piece was one of the best decisions I made during my wedding planning. โœจ

Amanda and her team are extraordinary artists (and wonderful humans!) who give your flowers a new life and preserve memories. Every time I walk past this piece on my wall, my heart glows with flashbacks of my wedding day. 

If you have an important event that includes flowers, do yourself a favor and book with Parched to get them preserved. They accept flowers from across Canada, and have worked on blooms marking all occasions of life, from graduations, baby showers, weddings, and memorials. They can even create pendants using flower remnants! 

Bouquet: @coolgreenandshady 
Wedding photographer: @alexa.studios 
Wedding planner: @karinalemkeweddings 
Preservation artists: @parchedfloral 

#torontobeautyreviews #tbrcontributors #mytbrfave #smallbusinesssupport #floralpreservation #torontowedding #weddinginspo #parchedfloral #weddingflorals
Come visit a Beer Spa with us in Prague! ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ›

This was definitely a unique and fun experience during our vacation. And our skin felt soooooo soft after! ๐Ÿ˜

#Beer #torontobeautyreviews #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #prague #europetrip #tripideas #spaday 

Would you try this?
Follow on Instagram

Archives

July 2025
S M T W T F S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031  
« Jun    

Proud To Be Partnered With…

ยฉ Toronto Beauty Reviews 2021