Essence The Gel Nail Polish Review

Essence The Gel Canada Collection Swatches & Review

I love Essence products, they are so cheap but so many are better than expensive cosmetics and their nail polish rarely disappoints.  So I was excited to hear that The Gel was coming to Canada. Essence The Gel Nail Polish Shiny, shiny! This new gel nail polish provides incredible gel shine, in rich and beautiful colors, […]

Birchbox Best Health July 2015 Unboxing

Birchbox Best Health July 2015 Unboxing & Review

You saw my ipsy glambag for July, now on to my Birchbox for July 2015.  This month was curated with the help of Best Health magazine and included a special offer for their magazine.  Their theme was Go for the Gold; have your happiest, healthiest summer yet. This Best Health Birchbox is bright and cute, very […]

Ipsy July 2015 Summer Lovin’ Glambag Unboxing

Ipsy July 2015 Summer Lovin Unboxing Review

Can you unbox a bag that doesn’t actually come in a box?   Anyway… on to my ipsy glambag preview for July 2015.  The theme of this month is Summer Lovin’ although, most of my products are not really that summer themed. Nika K HQ Quad Eye Shadow in Sierra I was a bit surprised […]

Marcelle Mascara Waterproofing Topcoat Review

Marcelle Mascara Waterproofing Topcoat Review

Mascara and I have a love hate relationship.  My lashes are not long and dark enough to go au naturel but I am yet to find the perfect mascara.  This is mostly because my eyes water a lot.  Non waterproof mascaras always seem to look better, but who wants to look like a panda after […]

[re]fresh Skin Therapy Lactic Acid Peel & Eye Recovery Serum

[re]fresh refresh skin therapy lactic acid peel review

My skin has been terrible lately.  With the changing weather, I have a sudden outbreak of pimples and orange peel like skin.  Your makeup can’t cover everything, and with the recent heatwave, will not last the day, so I have been making a real effort to “fix” my skin.  I have used [re]fresh peels before, […]

Zakia’s Moroccan Black Soap Review

Zakias Moroccan Black Soap & Argan Oil

I have tried Zakia’s products before and am in love with their Ghassoul Clay Mask so when they sent me samples of their Moroccan Black Soap with Argan Oil plus a bottle of pure Argan Oil and a Kessa glove, I couldn’t wait to try it. What is Moroccan Black Soap? Black soap (Beldi) is a […]

Birchbox Say Yes June 2015

Birchbox June 2015 Say Yes Unboxing

I know it is July!  My ipsy subscription just arrived for this month which reminded me that I have not shared my June Birchbox unboxing yet. Starting with the box itself.  June was Say Yes (to Adventure) inspired by Meghan Markle with her Tig Picks.  I love Suits so I was excited for this Birchbox, […]

Zoya Mystery Mini Swatches: Violet, Temperance & Marion

Zoya Mystery Mini Set Violet Marion Temperance Swatches

Every so often, Zoya releases special sets for a limited time.  Usually, these offers have only been open to US residents, but they recently started shipping to Canada too.  While you still get free shipping with some of these special offers, you do have to pay an international surcharge, so not quite as cheap but […]

How Shoppers Drug Mart Optimum Ruined My No Buy July

Drug Store Beauty Haul Using Shoppers Drug Mart Optimum Bonus Points

On June 25th I decided to join the No Buy July challenge and started right then.  With No Buy July, you still buy groceries etc.  Although, it is a great time to use up all the stuff in your cupboards too, lots of new foods come out in July.  You just don’t buy all the […]