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…
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Éminence Organics Citrus and Kale
Summer is finally officially here! The sun is here and I can FINALLY make open toes a permanent thing. It also means that I can put away my heavy moisturizers and bring out my summertime skincare routine. As the days gets hotter (and longer), it’s all about keeping the skin bright, clean, and protected. The Éminence Organics Citrus…
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Perfume
{Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Perfume} A new season, for many, means a fresh start. It be as simple as putting away your winter clothes and taking out your spring wardrobe. For others, it might involve getting a haircut or a skin-renewing facial. For me, I like to change my perfume. My mother taught me that some…
Fashion Week Trends
Trend 1: Hair – keep it messy or keep it clean There’s no in-between; you’re either team grunge or team clean. Helder Diego went with the “model off-duty” meets “I slept in” look. The key to this modern grunge look is having waves that looked lived in. You can use a large-barrel curling iron to…
Happy 40th to The Body Shop!
The Body Shop celebrated their 40th anniversary this past week and as a part of their celebration, Toronto Beauty Reviews was invited to see what their future endeavors will look like. The event took place at the Artscape Wychwood barns and featured a greenhouse filled with their upcoming collections for the year. {Happy 40th…
Is Charcoal Good for Oily Skin?
Pore Purifying Clay Cleanser + Mask This is both a cleanser and a mask. It contains Kaolin clay alongside charcoal, making it a wonderful mask that can absorb a lot of excess oil. I used it as a cleanser, massaging it into my skin and rinsing it away quickly. I also tried it out…
Dry Itchy Skin? Try La Roche-Posay’s Lipikar Baume AP+ Line
Previously, I wrote about what I do to combat winter weather and its effects on my frizzy hair. This week, I’m talking about itchy, dry skin and how to keep it well moisturized as the mercury drops. I think everyone experiences dry skin to come degree in the winter, but those who have it worst are…
Live Clean Argan Oil Hair Collection
{Live Clean Argan Oil Hair Collection} Winter took a while to show up in Toronto this year. I can’t complain – it made the roads easier to drive and I could keep on wearing my spring/fall clothes without needing to transition into a million layers! It was also great weather for my hair and skin…