The obsession with BB creams in the cosmetics industry still continues. Two of the most popular posts on Toronto Beauty Reviews are Ashley’s “Battle of the BB Creams” part 1 and part 2. Of the “main stream” BB creams my favourite continues to be the Marcelle one which I reviewed last year. As popular as…
TESTING, TESTING: Kona Kare Lip Butter Balms
Happy New Year, lovely readers! I’m always interested in trying out local cosmetics – I think it’s almost essential for blogs like us to really put out the word in terms of really amazing local and Canadian cosmetic companies. Last year was amazing for local finds (Dot & Lil, anyone?). Luckily, I’ve stumbled across yet another…
BEAUTY NEWS: Aveda Institute Launches ‘Born to Style’ Scholarship Campaign
Looking to jump start your career in hairstyling? Aveda Institute is the place to start! The Aveda Institute is one of the best places to start if you’re looking for a career in beauty and hairstyling. Their courses are so intensive and under some of the most talented teachers in the industry – it’s impossible to…
BEAUTY ROUNDUP: Perfect Brows
I’ve been told that I have nice eye brows 😛 I guess the shape is ideal – I’ve never really plucked them to shape them but I do tweeze strays! But lately I’ve been feeling like they fade into the background so I’ve been experimenting with filling them in. First, you do need to figure…
Testing, Testing: The Magic of Aloe
I think we’ve all heard about the benefits of Aloe right? When I was growing up my mom always had an aloe plant around. Whenever someone cut themselves or burned themselves she would cut a piece of the aloe leaf and spread the gel on our skin to soothe the pain. I also had really…
Happy 2013! And a look back at 2012
Happy 2013 everyone! I hope you had a wonderful New Years Eve whether it was partying all night long, hanging with friends and family or even if you didn’t make it til the countdown to midnight 😉 2012 was HUGE for Toronto Beauty Reviews and it’s all thanks to you – my friends, my family,…
BEAUTY ROUND-UP: Favourite Products of 2012
2012 has been an extraordinary year. With Elaine providing me with the opportunity to blog for her, I’ve been introduced to so many different products that I might not have tried, if left to my own devices. Some of these products have become ‘staples’ in my makeup and beauty routine. Thus, I decided to do a…
ON SCENE: Unilever Media Preview
Thank you once again to Oliva for attending the Unilever Canada media preview for me! She’s been doing me so many favors for the blog I think she should be a regular contributor 😉 Here’s her take on the event. ***** A few weeks ago I attended the Unilever Canadamedia preview of beauty and grooming…