Ever since I discovered my allergy to nail polish, I've been fairly careful about what products I use. Even though most mainstream brands have transitioned to “3-free” formulas, the big players in the nail polish industry still make me itch and swell post-application. Over time, I've realized that the only polishes that keep me completely reaction-free are […]
This season's crop of lighter, fresher fragrances are as pretty to wear as they are to look at. Here are the best scents to snatch up before summer's gone: Marc Jacobs Mod Noir Marc Jacobs Mod Noir. The '60s-inspired black and white packaging had me at “hello.” But what's inside has got to be my […]
What's the secret to creating volume and lift in hair that wants to lie sad and flat? (Um, like mine does? Here it is, still damp, and sticking thisclose to my head…) Sad face, because there's not much volume happening here. I think achieving amazing volume comes down to two things. Ready for 'em? Using […]
20 of the best fragrances this season. Perfume makes for one of the most classic Christmas gifts. These are my top picks from what's on offer this season, from sexy to subtle to sweet. 1. Dolce & Gabbana The One Collector Dolce & Gabbana The One Collector, $113 No wonder they're calling it a collector's […]
New year, new beauty products! Literally dozens of launches cross my desk on a weekly basis, but these are the that impressed me the most lately: 1. Buxom Plumpline Lip Liner Buxom Plumpline Lip Liners. Wearing Buxom Plumpline Lip Liner in Incognito. Ingredients (Incognito): Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ozokerite, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Triethylhexanoin, Synthetic Candelilla Wax, Sucrose Tetrastearate […]
So I went out for drinks last night. Oh wait—Trainer George, if you are reading this, NO OF COURSE I DON'T DRINK. Anyway, I was waiting in line at one of Toronto's finest hotspots with another beauty-minded friend, and we couldn't help but notice All.Of.The.Makeup. And not just because we work in the biz, mind […]
I'm all about nail art, but sometimes I'm too lazy (and impatient) to do the fancy stuff. Recently, I was sent three gorgeous new nail shades to test, and I immediately thought: “chevrons!” They're chic, graphic, easy to do, and this colour combo just happened to turn into something retro and vintage-y. You could use […]
FINALLY, natural lip colours have reached the point where you really can't tell the difference between a chemical-free line and a mainstream, luxury brand. At least, not if you're using the incredible Natural Lipsticks and Natural Lip Pencils from Lily Lolo, a cult-favourite British range of expertly formulated, high-performance mineral makeup. Available at Petal & Post—one of […]
If you haven't tried the Revlon ColorBurst Balms yet, which launched in November, well what are you waiting for already? Just kidding. But not really. I gave 'em a mention in my list of 2013 favourites, but because one of my New Year's beauty resolutions was to also do more straight-up reviews, I'm dedicating some […]
It started with Benefit's Gimme Brow, and then Maybelline's Brow Drama. Now, for fall, it seems like a dozen more brands have followed suit with their own versions of brow-building mascara thingies. The one that deserves your attention the most? Definitely Couture Brow from Yves Saint Laurent. New Yves Saint Laurent Couture Brow Brow Shaper […]
Tell me if this has ever happened to you. You're getting ready for a night out, maybe playing a few tunes, doin' your eye makeup all smoky and stuff. (And really—isn't this, more often than not, the BEST part of the night?) Anyway, you're zipping about with your eyeshadow and eyeliner like some kind of […]
Now that I've convinced you (I hope!) that mineral sunscreen is better than chemical, I'm back with the most important part—product suggestions! Because you see, not all mineral sunscreens are created equal. In fact, there are a lot of sad excuses for SPF lurking around out there. (Jessica Alba's Honest Company, anyone?) It would be […]
Heard about French Girl Organics yet? About six months ago, I noticed the brand's gorgeous minimal packaging as I was flipping through the pages of my favourite beauty magazines. (It's been written up in Vogue, InStyle and Harper's Bazaar, to name a few.) Immediately, I knew that whatever they were selling, I had to have it. […]
