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…
Spring Favourites 2019
Spring sure is taking its time to show up this year, but that just gives you more time to get your skin on point before the intense effects of summer! I have come across some great skincare products over the past few months, and wanted to share some of my Spring favourites with you. …
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…
Cannabis in Beauty: The ABCs of CBD
With the recent legalization of cannabis in Canada, the use of hemp oils or the terpenes from cannabis in cosmetics has become more widespread. My first assignment as a contributor to TBR was to test out products from Urban Juve and Upothecary, two new Canadian companies whose products contain these intriguing ingredients. {Cannabis in Beauty:…
Welcoming DJS to Toronto Beauty Reviews!
Here at TBR, we believe that beauty is for everyone. All genders, all skin types, all body shapes, skin tones, hair textures, ages, faces, and lifestyles. So we’ve been working hard over the past 10 years to bring you insights from a diverse group of writers, with the goal of helping you find someone whose…