February is Black History Month, and – though we try to support BIPOC-owned businesses all year round – we wanted to profile a few of our faves for the occasion! Keep reading to find out more about some Black-owned beauty and skincare brands you’ll definitely want to explore! {Black-Owned Beauty Brands You’ll Love} Disclaimer: Many…
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…
I’m so excited to hear about a new Canadian Brand STELLAR Beauty created by the one and only Monika Deol! {STELLAR Beauty – Makeup for Medium Skin Tones} Diversity in Beauty How many of you remember Electric Circus on MuchMusic? I used to watch EC live at night and then again on Sunday morning back in…
I was invited to experience Pure + Simple’s Fresh Canadian Brands event and was introduced to new companies that are entering the market. As regular readers of this blog know, we’re huge fans of Pure +Simple! They’ve been my personal choice for facials and skincare products ever since I moved back to Toronto in 2013. As…
I’ve been a long-time fan of Cake Beauty products. Not only do they smell delicious, but they do not include parabens, sodium chloride, phthalates, SLS, GMOs, mineral oil, petrolatum, gluten and triclosan. See if their newest product meets my expectations by reading my Cake Beauty Everything Balm review. {Cake Beauty Everything Balm Review} Some highlights of…
I’ve mentioned my struggle with dry and sensitive skin before. It’s been a journey to figure out what works and what doesn’t. I’m very lucky to have some awesome friends that introduced me to some of their favourite brands and in this particular case the amazing woman behind Canadian skincare line Pelle Beauty! Of course this…
Have you been approached by an Arbonne consultant? You may know one (or in my case, a few). Arbonne is one of the newest beauty brands that has followed in the footsteps of Avon, Mary Kay, and others, having consultants bring the products to you. Now, I personally haven’t purchased anything from Arbonne, but I…
There are so many hair products out in the market now so it can be difficult to find ones that work for you. Sohnee seems to have found her match in Boo Bamboo hair care! ***** What do you look for when you’re shopping for hair care products? I have fine, wavy, frizzy hair that I…
