My Vacation Part 1: Clothing Haul!

So, as many of you know, I've spent the last ten days in Ottawa! Thank you so much for being understanding about my inability to keep the blog updated during my holiday; I promise I'll make up for it with some extra special posts this week. Stay on the lookout for my makeup haul, new nail stuff, a post about my visit to parliament, a skincare haul, individual reviews on products I've purchased, and all the details on the Head and The Heart concert that I was lucky enough to have the chance to attend! I can't wait to update you guys on everything that's been going on. Let's start with my clothing haul!

The Review: Avene Skincare!

Avene is a European skincare brand known for quality ingredients, innovative solutions, and excellent products. Today I'm bringing you a review of three of their best-sellers! Is there truth behind the hype? Let's find out!

The List: Top 5 Common Beauty Mistakes (And How To Fix Them)!

We've all done it; tried to apply eyeliner before a party when we had no idea how to create a wing, or gone to bed without washing all of our makeup off. While mistakes are a part of life, there are several common (yet less obvious) beauty blunders that are seriously taking away from our routines. Read on to find out what they are and how to fix them!

The Review: Origins Skincare Extravaganza!

Ever since the online beauty community became obsessed with Origins' GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream, I was desperate to get my hands on some products from the brand. I picked up a set of 5 Origins products from Sephora, and I'm excited to bring you a review for each one today!

Saturday Special: How to Make Vegan, Sugar-Free Cake Batter Ice Cream!

While browsing Twitter recently, I came across this image for how to create your own dairy-free 'ice cream' at home. I've tweaked it a little to create a vegan, sugar-free option, as well as a sugar-free version with added protein. It's super healthy, can be made in 5 minutes, truly tastes amazing, and is super customizable with other flavours. Read on to figure out how to make it yourself!

Quick Review: Vichy Normaderm Hyaluspot Targeted Spot Treatment!

I'm a huge fan of the Vichy Normaderm skincare range, designed especially for acne-prone or extra oily skin. Their moisturiser is my staple and lifesaver, so when the new spot treatment was released, I was excited to try it out!

The Review: L'Oreal Youth Code Texture Perfector Serum Concentrate!

L'Oreal has definitely released some awesome products lately - from their micellar solution that rivals Bioderma's version, to their Oil-Free Miracle Blur which reminded me a lot of the Smashbox Photo Finish primer - let's just say I've needed to make less trips to Sephora. And who doesn't love getting awesome skincare at their local drugstore for a great price? So when I spotted the Youth Code Texture Perfector, I had to give it a try.

Product Battle: L'Oreal Gentle Micellar Solution VS Bioderma H2O!

Everyone knows how popular micellar solutions are recently, especially brands like Bioderma. The water-like solution can be used for cleansing, removing water-resistant makeup, and to sooth irritation caused by harsher cleansers or exfoliators. Sounds great, right? Well, as much as I love Bioderma H2O, it can be extremely difficult to get your hands on. Many people have to order it online. On top of that, it's quite expensive - I pay $22 for 250 ml. So when L'Oreal released a new product - Sublime Soft Gentle Micellar Solution - I was intrigued. Today, I'll be comparing both products to see if the L'Oreal version really can stand up to Bioderma's stellar reputation.

Quick Tutorial: How to Get Cate Blanchett's Oscar Makeup With Drugstore Products!

While everyone looked stunning at the Oscars last Sunday, I was especially struck by Cate Blanchett's gorgeous hair, makeup, and outfit. Not only was the Oscar-winner's makeup look glamorous, it's actually quite universally flattering and easy to create at home. To me, this look is all about celebrating pretty, romantic, and feminine beauty. It features soft pinks and neutrals that so many people can wear beautifully. Today I'll be sharing my steps to get her look using only drugstore products. You definitely don't have to be a celebrity to pull this off and look fabulous!

The List: BB & CC Creams for Every Skin Type!

After trying countless BB and CC creams over the years, I've found what works. I'm also a firm believer that you can use these skincare/makeup powerhouses, no matter what your skin type. I've tried different formulas when my skin has been extremely oily, pretty normal, combination, and desert dry. Today I'm bringing you a list of the top 4 BB and CC creams for every skin concern. (Bonus? I picked up all of them at my local drugstore.)