Canadian Beauty

Makeup Picks That Are Prettier Than a Dozen Roses

Total Beauty — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:49:43 +0000

Flowers are a lovely gesture … until about day three. The petals start to wilt, the stems start to droop, and before you know it, your only options are the garbage can or making second-rate potpourri for your once-gorgeous roses. That’s why we’re turning to pretty, rose-inspired makeup. These makeup picks are a great gift [...]

L’Occitane Collection de Grasse

Henna — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:18:19 +0000

L’Occitane’s new collection of bath and body products are named after Grasse, the city in France where all the major perfumers live and make their creations. The collection is a fresh new take on fragrance – each scent is refined and unlike any other bath and body product that’s out there. There are four scents [...]

12 New Fragrances That Smell Like Summer in a Bottle

Total Beauty — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:35:06 +0000

Summer always comes with positive connotations (vacations, the beach, endless sunshine, frosty cocktails), even when it comes to smells. Once May hits, the air starts to smell of sunscreen, salt water, juicy watermelon, and afternoon barbeques. So it’s no surprise that we get the most excited about the new summer fragrances. To help you get [...]

Bobbi Brown Nude Beach Collection

Henna — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:33:47 +0000

If you like a totally effortless summer look, then Bobbi Brown’s Nude Beach collection is for you. The chic set of products totally works on enhancing your natural beauty instead of covering anything up. Think neutral pinks and bronzes that can work with or without a tan. There are so many great products in the [...]

The 5 Best Low Bun Hairstyles for Spring

Total Beauty — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:58:55 +0000

When it comes to choosing an updo, you probably revert to a topknot or a classic ballet bun, right? These go-tos are great ways to get your hair up in a hurry, but there’s a new bun in town, and it’s the hottest hairstyle this season: the low bun. The fashionable low bun was seen [...]

Philosophy Hope in a Jar Night Review

Henna — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:56:21 +0000

Philophy’s Hope in a Jar cream is legendary. It promises and delivers glowy skin (trust me, I know). The moisturizer exfoliates but is also intensely moisturizing so it gives you really nice and smooth skin without any of the peeling that AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) usually cause. Now, there’s Hope in a Jar Night. It [...]

The Best New Product Launches in May

Total Beauty — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:17:41 +0000

With summer just around the corner, vacationing, traveling, and getting away is on everyone’s minds. Unfortunately, a two-week long vacay on a tropical island isn’t always possible. The good news is the best new product launches of May are all inspired by far-flung destinations and infused with exotic ingredients, so you can get a taste [...]

Summer Essential: Noir Couture Waterproof

Henna — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:46:54 +0000

So I’ve started weekly swimming classes with my little one and imagine my surprise at the very first class: women with a full face of makeup on getting into the water with their kid. And the makeup did not budge the entire class! We are talking mascara, blue eyeshadow, blush, and a bit of lipgloss. [...]

‘Diorskin Nude’ BB Creme Review

Henna — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:02:38 +0000

Before there was the Diorskin Snow BB Cream, but we are so happy that Dior has now brought out a BB Cream for the masses, and it is fantastic. The ‘Diorskin Nude’ BB Creme Broad Spectrum SPF 10 is the perfect marriage of skincare and makeup. First up, the obvious: it’s got SPF… not a [...]

Aria Beauty Mini Hair Dryer

Henna — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:16:32 +0000

Friends, it’s products like this one that makes me happy to be a beauty blogger because sometimes I find the most amazing things and get to share them with you. In this case, it’s a hair dryer. Truly, this is the tiniest hair dryer that I have ever come across and so I was wary [...]