Vegan. Made in Canada. Two reasons why I am loving the Rocia products I've been sent to help my skin stay hydrated during the dry winter months. Winter skincare for aging skin is no joke—I've seen countless high-priced skincare products targeted towards women concerned with how best to take care of their aging skin. Natural skincare for aging skin When I see ads for anti-aging skincare, I often see depictions of women (I guess men don't worry about wrinkles and fine lines as much as women?) ...
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Oral Care to Cure Wanderlust
I was invited to participate in a focus group the other day all about dental health. The other participants and I talked about what we thought about the way the oral care section in stores was set up, our favourite products, what improvements we'd like to see, etc. One thing that came up often was that there were only really a few brands to choose from. This is true with toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other necessary oral hygiene products. And when it comes to electric toothbrushes, the section ...
3 Pure Products for Eco-Friendly Haircare
My hair is something people often comment on. Not to say that my hair the best thing since sliced bread or anything, but it is healthy-looking and shiny. I have sensitive scalp and prefer to purchase products that are eco-friendly and free off ingredients that cause irritation. Labelling is big for me. I don't like having to guess about ingredients, where things are made, and if the product will be suitable for my haircare needs. As a vegan, I love knowing that all of Mastey's products ...
How to Use Solid Shampoo from LUSH
It's kind of crazy how much fun and how inexpensive shampoo bars from LUSH are. I find myself reaching to use them even when I also have liquid shampoo at home. Because—did I mention how much fun they are to use? The Copperhead and Montalbano shampoo bars I was sent also happen to work exceptionally well in my hair. If you think washing your hair with a shampoo bar will make it gross-feeling, like you've used a bar of soap in it—think again. Both the Copperhead and the Montalbano shampoo bars ...
Winter Nails Gilded Dreams Collection
These shades of CND Vinylux, from the Gilded Dreams collection, will take you in to the winter season. I picture myself ice skating downtown at the Robson Square ice rink they set up every winter, with one of these colours on my nails. New to CND Vinylux? Here's a bit about their Weekly Polish: The Weekly Polish system eliminates the need for a base coat, with the self-adhering colour coat. The top coat becomes more durable with exposure to natural light. Each coat dries super-quickly, in ...
Holiday Party Prep Must-Haves
If you’re like me, Holiday parties can sometimes seem like just another thing to add to an already hectic schedule. Given the amount of effort they demand, it can be tempting to just stay home. But, with all the things you have to do around this time of year, isn’t it also nice to be able to see your colleagues, friends and family in a setting where you can let loose and enjoy yourself? There are a few things you can do to make your Holiday party prep run smoothly so that you can focus on the ...
Fall Beauty Tips: Choose a Weekly Polish in a Bold Shade
I like to change up my nail polish for each season. The leaves on the trees have been changing colour recently, and I've been seeing more sweaters, cardigans, boots and jackets showing up in all the shops. The bright blue and green nail polish from the CND Vinylux Paradise Collection I've been wearing all summer no longer seem to go with the colours of fall. The new Modern Folklore collection from CND Vinylux is inspired by Faberge and fine tapestry. The collection includes these 6 shades: ...
Conditioned Smooth Skin Ready for Summer
Summer-time means it's time for lots of sunshine, exposed skin and extra shaving. When you need to shave your legs more frequently that you can wear cute summer shorts and skirts, you don't want to make the experience more gruelling than it needs to be. LUSH's D'Fluff Strawberry Shaving Soap smells and feels like strawberry whipped cream. It's so light and airy that it can't possibly leave your skin feeling too greasy or too dry. This new product from LUSH will help prevent razor burn and ...
CND Vinylux Paradise Collection Nail Polish
Nail polish that lasts a week—I've been testing it, and it's here. The CND Vinylux Paradise Collection consists of lush tropical hues for your fingertips will make you feel like you've been whisked away to a faraway island, year-round. The weekly polish system includes a Vinylux Weekly Polish Color Coat plus Vinylux Top Coat. That's it—no base coat needed! ...
Refresh your Skin for Summer
How do you keep your skin refreshed during summer? With all the sweat, sunscreen and saltwater hitting your face during the summer months, it becomes especially important to get back to a fresh and clean surface in the evening. Facial moisturizer and makeup go on much more smoothly if your face is scrubbed clean. Here are a few other ways you can use LUSH's Ocean Salt Face and Body Scrub: 5 ways to use Ocean Salt Face and Body Scrub for an all-over skin refresh Hands: works well whether ...