Have you ever worn the same makeup look for so long that it begins to feel like you’re not even wearing makeup anymore? It’s almost like you’ve become desensitized to your makeup and to the way you apply your makeup. I’ve definitely been there, and after a little trial and error, I finally cracked the …
Recycle
Have you ever finished a beauty product – your favourite jar of moisturizer or your everyday tub of mascara – and not know what to do with the empty container? Yes? We can definitely relate! With all the different products sold on the market today, it is hard to know how to dispose of your …
The Three Mask Hacks You Need to Know
Fall is in the air, and if you’re anything like me, that means we’re bringing out the palettes. There’s no better time of the year to experiment with our makeup, and this year is no different. Whether wearing masks or not (and you should always be wearing one), you should still feel excited to get …
Skin Care in the Midst of Chaos
With an on-going pandemic, the start of school, and never-ending tasks, it’s easy to forget to cross off things on our personal to-do list. The stress begins to stack up just like those endless amounts of assignments, and it’s crucial to tend to our personal demands, not just the academic ones. Let’s not forget that …
Quarantine and Me: How I’ve Been Coping
Valeria Garnica April 28, 2020 Times of hardship have approached us. Whether it’s as tragic as the passing of a loved one, as difficult as economic challenges or frustrating like self-isolation — this COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all in individualized ways. I would like to begin this week’s blog by extending my condolences to …
Hip-Hip Hooray for Earth Day: Some Ways You Can Glow-Up Your Beauty Routines to be More Eco-Conscious
Gwyneth Hutchinson April 26, 2020 Being environmentally friendly isn’t a box we get to check once a year, pat ourselves on the back about, and then continue on like it didn’t happen. There are lots of small changes you can make in your daily beauty routine that will cut down on waste, reduce plastic, …
*Don’t* Wash Your Hair
Valeria Garnica April 21, 2020 Don’t wash your hair. There, I said it. Well, I mean… Don’t not wash your hair ever, just don’t wash your hair as often as you’ve been washing it. About one year ago, I remember sitting at the hair salon with my hairstylist. Her name is Teal, …
How to Handle a Chemical Burn
Gwyn Hutchinson April 20, 2020 I may have the hands-down most sensitive skin on the planet. Dry as the Sahara? Check. Acne-prone? Check. Sensitive as h*ck? Check. I’ve truly struggled with my skin for years and years on end, and I’ve honestly probably dropped a grand or two on new products and attempts to fix …
Quarantine Beauty Boredom Buster: At-Home Haircuts
Valeria Garnica April 17, 2020 This quarantine has been… interesting. Whether with too little to do or too much to deal with, we could all use a fun activity as a little escape, and this is what I hope to bring to you all today. Last week, as I was all cozied up in my …
How To: Maintain a Beauty Routine in a Pandemic-Ridden World
Gwyneth Hutchinson April 7, 2020 Times are tough. Everyone is at their wits end, be it from self-isolating, from worry, or from concerns about your health and that of those you love. We are living through a literal pandemic, and while beauty may seem trivial, it is part of what keeps me sane. I think …