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MAKEUP, SKINCARE · April 6, 2020

5 Glow Enhancing Products For Natural Radiance

I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU ALL, THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD HAS NOT BEEN KIND ON MY SKIN.
I have dry dull skin on a good day, but the stress of what's going on in the world, paired with a toddler that's gone nocturnal has been wreaking havoc on this face. Between dryness, breaking out, all makeup sinking into pores I didn't know I had and texture on texture- well it's been rough.
I've been reaching for all the glow enhancing products I can get. I'm craving that radiance, that plumped up skin, that youthful glow that just doesn't come easy to me. But here's the thing, not all glow-getting products do it for me; I don't want glitter, sparkle or for my makeup to feel and stay sticky all day.I want natural-looking dewy skin.
I want glow, but it still needs to be wearable.... Read More

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BLOGGING, LIFE LESSONS, LIFESTYLE · April 3, 2020

Being a Full Time Blogger in Hard Economic Times | Earning Money Blogging

AS A BLOGGER, I OFFER YOU FREE CONTENT SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK.

Sometimes it's a think piece, other times it's a fluffy review on an eyeshadow palette. Occasionally it's to bring to light serious issues that need attention, like escaping an emotionally abusive relationship or spot a gaslighter.
Of course, no one is holding a gun to your head to read my content, but Google Analytics tells there's a constant growing wonderful audience that do. And I am humbled and grateful, always.
But we're in some unprecedented hard times folks.
I'll speak for myself and other small businesses, content creators, independents and freelancers when I say that many of us have no idea when we will next get paid. Many of us worry about trying to hunt down payment for projects we delivered 1-2 months ago and are coming up due. The trickle-down effect when in this industry is much bigger than I'd reckon many realize.
But there are some easy and free ways you, sweet reader, can help.... Read More

BEAUTY, MAKEUP · March 30, 2020

5 Recent Drugstore Product Favourites and Fails

I'M UNAPOLOGETICALLY A LUXURY BEAUTY LOVER... BUT WHO DOESN'T LOVE A DRUGSTORE BEAUTY FAVOURITE?
The drugstore has been levelling up its beauty game over the last couple of years. I'd been itching to try some of these products forever and had previously written off a few as not possibly being worth the hype.
I am however happy to admit when I am wrong because there were some real winners in this collection of drugstore products! And in this time of financial uncertainty, it's always nice to find products that perform and are affordable.
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LIFE LESSONS, LIFESTYLE, MOTHERHOOD · March 25, 2020

What I’ve Learned Social Distancing | Ways to Spend Time in Quarantine

FRIENDS, IT'S A WILD TIME FOR OUR WORLD. A month ago... hell a couple of weeks ago...I thought this whole Corona Virus/Covid-19 was something that would blow over. It "didn't affect me" and it felt all too safe in my little corner of the world here in Vancouver, Canada. I was wrong. Turns out this thing is bigger than any of us ever probably expected, or at least hoped, it would ever be. The local hospital 5 minutes away has had to shut their doors to only emergencies due to outbreak, all parks, recreation and non-essential stores have close. It's been hard to not feel like it's all a bit apocalyptic. ... Read More

BEAUTY, HAIRCARE · March 23, 2020

The Drugstore Hair Miracle Worker? L’Oreal Wonder Water

CAN YOU GET AMAZING HAIR IN 8 SECONDS? The new L'Oreal 8 Second Wonder Water says yes. Calling itself a Lamellar Rinse Out treatment, it supposedly works in just 8 seconds in the shower. The product claims to give silkier, shinier hair, without any silicones or weighing it down. Apparently, it is suitable for all hair types, which I have to tell you, made me really sceptical. Having fine, thin, straight hair that also suffers from loads of breakage, frizz and general postpartum strife, I wasn't expecting much.... Read More

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LIFESTYLE, RECIPES · March 18, 2020

5 Easy Vegan Vegetarian Recipe Favourites

SOMETIME LAST YEAR, WE STARTED EATING A LOT LESS MEAT. We're not a vegetarian or vegan household, but I feel it's important to incorporate several meatless recipes into our weekly schedule for several reasons. Besides obvious health benefits, it's also friendlier on our budget. We've never been huge red meat eaters, but like the occasional burger or spaghetti bolognese. We eat chicken and seafood and I have no intentions of ever giving up cheese. We're just eating it all a bit less (spare the cheese, because YUM). ... Read More

BEAUTY, MAKEUP · March 16, 2020

Buxom Wanderlust Primer Infused Blush

I'M A BLUSH LOVER. IT'S ALSO THE PRODUCT THAT SEEMS TO DISAPPEAR THE FASTEST ON ME. My skin just seems to eat blush, with many cult classic brands just not cutting it and leaving me blushless by noon. I mean, I just can't have that you know? I look like Mrs Potato Head without the stuff, so give me a rosy cheek that will last! Buxom Wanderlust Primer Infused Blush is exactly what I look for in a blush; Pigmented, long-lasting, slightly luminous without being sparkly and it even prices in at under $30! I recently purchased my first and then Buxom were kind enough to send over a few more shades, and let's just say, it was love at first blush!... Read More

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BEAUTY, MAKEUP · March 13, 2020

Too Faced The Natural Nudes Palette

THERE'S A NEW NEUTRAL PALETTE IN TOWN. It's the Too Faced Natural Nudes Palette, and she's genuinely neutral! Not a warm nude palette, or a palette full of reds and plums. Just neutral with a multitone variance that aims to make blending out the perfect neutral eye look a piece of cake. Now, in the past, I have had some criticisms of Too Faced eyeshadow palettes and it's been a long time since I felt the drive to purchase one. I also need another neutral palette like I need a hole in the head, and yet here were are!... Read More

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BEAUTY, MAKEUP · March 9, 2020

Why I Returned My Morphe Jaclyn Hill Vol 2 Palette

IS JACLYN HILL PROBLEMATIC? SHOULD MORPHE BE CANCELLED? There seems to be a handful of beauty YouTubers that are forever in the thick of drama, and one of them is most definitely Jaclyn Hill. Jaclyn has attempted to step into the cosmetic sales world several times in the last few years... and she's had some pretty dismal luck with it. Morphe, the creator of this palette is no stranger to controversy as well. I'll be getting into that in this post, but ultimately the question is: Is the Morphe Jaclyn Hill Volume 2 Palette any good? And the answer is yes... and no. Grab a cup of tea, or something stronger, and tuck in because it's a long one.... Read More

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LIFE LESSONS, LIFESTYLE, MOTHERHOOD · March 6, 2020

What is Toxic Positivity?

CAN POSITIVITY BE PROBLEMATIC? I'd reckon that many would automatically answer that positivity is always a good thing, but I would beg to differ. We're in a world where we're trying to be more mindful of others (if you're not, you might be part of the problem, just sayin'). Of course, having a sunny outlook on life is deemed an endearing personality trait, but what if that very thing makes you dismissive of others struggles? I came across the term "toxic positivity" the other day, and it really resonated with me.... Read More

BEAUTY, MAKEUP · March 4, 2020

Testing Out the Urban Stay Naked Complexion Revamp

URBAN DECAY IS STAYING NAKED. I mean, was anyone surprised? Urban Decay has revamped its entire complexion range and appropriately named it Stay Naked. There's the Stay Naked Foundation, Concealer, Powder Foundation and cheekily named Stay Naked Threesome; A bronzer, highlighter, blush combo. I've been putting the range to the test, and have all the details below!... Read More

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HAIRCARE, MOTHERHOOD · March 2, 2020

Hairmax Laserband 82 – Is At Home Laser Hair Regrowth Possible?

SOMETIMES, IT DOESN'T GROW BACK. Postpartum hair loss, that is; Sometimes it doesn't all grow back. While I definitely had some hair regrowth after the dreaded postpartum shed, it's still significantly thinner, two years later. And here's the thing, I didn't have a load of hair to begin with, and now it bothers me a bit. So when HairMax offered to partner up with me to test out the LaserBand 82, an at-home medical laser hair regrowth light device that can reverse hair thinning, I was kind of stoked, to say the least! But how does it work? And more importantly, DOES IT WORK?... Read More

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