review: norvina eyeshadow palette (anastasia beverly hills)

Sometimes, a purchase is impulsive. Other times, it requires careful thought and consideration. The latter was certainly true when it came to the Norvina eyeshadow palette from Anastasia Beverly Hills. From the moment it was released... I was intrigued. The soft purple packaging, the combination of shimmers and mattes, and the beautiful colour story called to me. But I wasn't exactly hurting for eyeshadow shades. So, I waited. And then I waited some more. Recently, I was in the middle of placing an order for a few essentials on the Sephora website. While I was on the site, I did a bit of browsing for fun and came across the Norvina eyeshadow palette once again. This time? I took the plunge. Want to find out how the palette performs? If it was worth the wait? Here is everything you need to know about this Anastasia Beverly Hills release.

review + reveal: charmed aroma winnie the pooh candle

Winnie the Pooh....Winnie the Pooh....chubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff.....Okay, now that the song is permanently stuck in your head! It isn't a secret that Disney is a massive part of my life. I truly can't remember a time in my life without my favourite animated characters. Winnie the Pooh and his friends were an essential part of my childhood and continue to be a meaningful part of my adulthood. So, it only makes sense that the Winnie the Pooh candle from Charmed Aroma was an absolute must-have. This scented jewellery candle contained a themed necklace inside. Want to find out how the candle smelled? What the necklace looked like? Here is the latest Charmed Aroma review and reveal. 

mini reviews: avon x the face shop

Avon has always been around. In fact, can still remember digging through my mom's vanity when I was a kid. Nothing excited me more than those teeny little lipstick samples from Avon. They were so colourful! So fun! My love of makeup was born in those moments. Perhaps it is because of those memories that Avon will always have a special place in my heart. Of course...it was nice to receive a few Avon products over the holiday season. I have been putting them to use since then. Ready to find out what they are? How they perform? Keep reading for some mini reviews. 

at home glam (st patrick's day inspired makeup look)

St. Patrick's Day is almost here. Last year at this time, everything was slowly starting to shut down due to COVID-19. At that point....no one really knew how long things would be shut down for. Bars, nightclubs, and restaurants that normally hosted celebratory St. Patrick's Day events were closed out of "an abundance of caution." Well, a year later, there are still no events and it looks like it will be another St. Patrick's Day spent at home. Not to worry! There are a lot of ways to celebrate from the comfort of your home. Pour a cocktail or mocktail, put on something green, and have a board game night. Or watch a movie. The whole idea is to have fun. One way that I love to celebrate St. Patrick's Day is to create a festive makeup look. 

#FOTD: dollar store eyeshadow look + dollar store makeup swatches

Low cost doesn't necessarily mean low quality. Though it can be exciting to test and makeup from high end brands...or browse the selection of products at Sephora...dollar store makeup can also be thrilling. Believe it or not, the dollar store offers products that are both affordable and effective. Take these eyeshadow sets from Mariposa. The three mini palettes cost $4 CDN at a nearby dollar store. That is a whopping fifteen eyeshadow shades for $4. Not too shabby. Ready to find out how they perform? This post includes a mini review, makeup look, and a live swatch video. 

does it work?? saje peppermint halo headache remedy

Headaches happen. This is the unfortunate reality for many of us. Some people deal with painful migraines, others have the occasional headache, a tension or stress related headache, or even barometric pressure headaches. My headaches tend to be linked to changes in the weather. Which means, they don't happen all the time...but they do occur every now and then. For instance, when the seasons were shifting between fall and winter, it was a real struggle. Especially this year! The temperatures went up and down, up and down, up and down. There was no real consistency and it seriously impacted my day-to-day life. My best friend struggles with migraines and has always raved about the Saje Peppermint Halo Headache Remedy. It was something that I planned to look into but never did. For Christmas this year, she gifted me one. This was such a thoughtful gift. One that has come in handy a few times already! Ready to find out more? And see if it really works? Here goes...

review: yves saint laurent raise the volume miniatures

High end makeup is one thing. Luxury makeup is a whole different ballgame. For me, a splurge means placing a Sephora order or purchasing an armful of drugstore items. Luxury makeup (like ultra high end designer releases) rarely enters my mind. The price point is just too much. What if it doesn't perform well? That isn't a small amount of money down the drain. It simply seems too risky. That being said...over the holiday season, my mom gifted me this Yves Saint Laurent Raise the Volume Miniatures Set. Talk about exciting! This was my opportunity to test out three different luxury essentials. The set came with a mascara, eyeliner, and makeup remover, all of which are everyday must haves. How did they perform? Were they truly luxurious? Keep reading to find out and see the eye products in action.