It was 20x the points at Shoppers Drugmart the other day, so naturally I had to partake. Here's a little peek at the goodies I picked up.

I am loving (most) everything I picked up. The mini Bioderma cleansers are perfect for traveling! Sometimes you can get them as a bonus gift with a purchase of the bigger bottles, but I wasn't as fortunate so I had to purchase them separately.

I repurchased my current favourite sunscreen from La Roche Posay. Now, it doesn't specify that it's meant for the face, but I only use it on my face. I go for a drugstore brand on my body.


I finally picked up a Bourjois blush. The one I really wanted, #54 Rose D'Or, was sold out, so I picked #95 Rose de Jaspe instead. I like it so far, the colour is beautiful and the application is great. There isn't a lot of product in these little pots though. A little over two grams for $19! Unsettling when you consider how much they cost in the UK.


The Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals All-Over-Face-Color in Rose Radiance is one of my favourite products. I mainly use it on my cheeks, never really all over the face because of the pinkish hue. Nonetheless, it it leaves your skin looking lovely and glowing. I decided to pick up another All-Over-Face-Color, this time in Pure Radiance. It's a golden tan-ish colour with shimmer and it does not disappoint. Makes your skin look glowy and healthy (read: purely radiant).


I've been looking for a new skincare product and decided to try the Bioderma Sébium AKN. On the tube it says: Restores the skin's natural clear aspect. After a huge breakout from a new shampoo I used, nothing could sound better! I've been using it twice a day (morning and evening) for a few days now and I have been noticing a difference in my skin. I can't quite pinpoint what, but whatever it is, I'm liking it!

Now, it's not a moisturizer. It's kind of a hybrid between a lotion and a serum. It leaves your skin with a matte finish, perfect for under makeup. Beware, this is not for dry skin! It's moisturizing but not nearly enough to keep dry skin hydrated throughout the day. One thing that irks me is the size/price. It is $27 for 30ml. I'll probably go through this within two months, tops.

I've never been one for a full coverage concealer, but now I see the draw. I've been using the Shiseido Natural Finish Cream concealer in #3 and I love it! This creamy concealer masks pretty much anything. I've been using it over my acne blemishes (I always get discoloration after a pimple, no matter what) and it works wonderfully!  Full coverage and great lasting power. Downside is that it only comes in five shades -- not a great colour selection.


The Vichy NormaDerm Active Anti-Imperfection Concentrate was my only quasi-regret. It contains salicylic acid and it is supposed to visibly reduce any breakouts. Not the case for me. It didn't make the breakouts worse, but it didn't help the situation either. One thing I did like about this treatment is that it reduced the redness of my blemishes. It has a greenish tint to the cream, which helped with the inflammation.

Ok, that's it. Enough rambling for now.

I hope you are having a beautiful day! x

I saw these Revlon PhotoReady blushes a few months ago on a blog and fell in love. They finally arrived in Canada a few weeks ago (I purchased mine from Wal-Mart).

Naturally I had to get all three colours: Coral Reef (coral), Flushed (pink), Pinched (peach).

What I like...
- The colours look super bright in the pot, but they're quite wearable. 
- They blend very easily and apply naturally (i.e. sheer but buildable)
- There's a lot of product for $10.

What I don't like...
- It's not a stain, it just sits on top of the skin.
- It sometimes has a slick feeling on the skin. While it looks natural on the cheeks, you can definitely feel something's there if you brush your hand across your face.
- It transfers, albeit very minimally.
- It doesn't have amazing lasting power. It lasts about 5ish hours on my combination skin.

Overall, I really enjoy these blushes. They’re easy to apply and I love the colours, especially Coral Reef. I use my Real Techniques Stippling brush to apply it. I often use them on their own, but sometimes when I’m feeling crazy, I will “set” it with a powder blush on top.

Have you tried these blushes yet? They’re a little difficult to find here in Canada. I have yet to see them at any of my local drugstores.

Hope you’re having a lovely day! x

Hi lovelies,

Here are a few pictures from my weekend.

I was at a wedding for a friend and my date was one of the groomsmen.

The wedding was in Cambridge and it was a lot of fun. The weather turned out beautiful despite promises of rain by the Weather Network.

Here's a little peek at my dress. I wore it to the ceremony and reception. No costume changes this time. I did switch up my shoes though. I wore heels to the ceremony but opted for a trusty pair of TB flats to the reception.

Makeup was minimal.

Ceremony - Stila Perfecting Concealer (for blemishes), Garnier Roller (undereyes), Dior bronzer, MAC Blushbaby, Lancome blush higlighter, Lancome Hypnose Doll Lashes, and YSL Glossy Stain #7.

Reception - Stila Perfecting Concealer (for blemishes), Garnier Roller (undereyes), Dior bronzer, MAC Blushbaby, Lancome blush highlighter, Lancome Hypnose Doll Lashes, Lancome Art Liner, and YSL Glossy Stain #15.

Not too many foodie shots this time. My hunger won over my patience. Here are some dessert pictures though. Instead of a multi-layer cake, there was the top tier and then a whole bunch of yummy mini cupcakes.

Hope you all had a fabulous weekend! x

7. NARS Danmari blush palette - Best travel companion! It has all my favourite blushes in a compact carrying case. What more could a girl ask for?

8. Essie "Tart Deco" - Why didn't I have this in my life sooner? It's the prettiest hybrid of peach and coral.

What have you been loving lately? x