As much as I maintain a minimal skincare routine, I will always love to test new products. People always ask me for recommendations (stay tuned for this post!) and I love to know what is being created and enjoyed on the market. Here are some new products I have been trying and enjoying for all different reasons!
We often look to address skin concerns from the root of the problem, turning to allergies, diets and irritants. However, there is one key component that is often overlooked: lifestyle. More specifically: stress. When I began developing perioral dermatitis (a beautiful combo of acne and eczema that resulted in a bumpy rash around the mouth area) I tried to figure out the root cause and eliminate it. When it comes to lifestyle factors, this can be much more difficult than just cutting out dairy or villainous gluten. In Adina Grigore’s Skin Cleanse, she goes into the epidemiology of how and why stress affects our skin. She explains that tension in the body leads to an increase in stress hormones, which...
The weather may change but your skincare routine doesn’t have to. Winter brings intense dryness and increased sensitivity, but Inner Glow provides everything you need to have glowing, radiant skin year-round. Moisture & Nourish Replenishing moisture is key in winter, but providing your skin with nutrients and vitamins that its lacking is imperative. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, Grapeseed Oil, Calendula and Avocado Oil form a barrier to keep moisture in the skin. Sea Buckthorn oil contains all omegas 3, 6, 9 and the very rare omega 7 to deeply renew and nourish the skin. Anti-Inflammatory Our skin can react to harsh environments by becoming inflamed and irritated. Inner Glow is packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients, like squalane, to soothe reactive...
We teamed up with Toronto makeup artist Estelle Phillips to create the perfect glowing makeup look for the holidays and beyond! Watch the full tutorial on instagram or check below for details:
Products Used:
Nudestix Cream Blush in Bareback
Laura Mercier Blush in Strawberry
Milk Makeup Eye Pigment in After Party
Shape Tape Concealer
Ardell Individual Lashes
Self Care Sunday has become a term used to describe how we choose to relax and take care of ourselves - whether that’s after work on a Tuesday or all day Friday! Self Care can happen any time anywhere, and here is what I do when I declare a self care Sunday, even if its Monday! Grocery Shop & Cook I love to have a full fridge - this makes me feel secure for the week so I’m never scrambling to find something to eat, and I always have plenty of snacks. I also absolutely love to cook - this is my form of meditation. Whether the food turns out or not, as it often does not, I really lose...
