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Affordable Natural Skin Care Products

Affordable Organic Skin Care Lines
Make the switch to organic with these products Organic foods may be taking over the grocery store one aisle at a time. But just as important as what we put in our body, is what we put on our bodies. Most of us never stop to think about what we’re putting on our faces, what chemicals lurk in our lipsticks, foundations and mascaras. But one thing that’s super important is skincare, your skin absorbs 60 per cent of what you put on it. So, many women are switching to affordable organic skin care lines to ensure their faces really get clean. Affordable organic skin care products seem like a myth, but we’ve found a few that make the cut. Learn More

The Best Bronzers for Spring 2012

The Best Bronzers for Spring 2012
How to discover the bronzer that is made for you. As the weather begins to warm, pale complexions and rosy cheeks quickly become a look of the past. But the subtle transition between seasons means a tweak in cosmetics can be minimal, too. With a new line of bronzers being introduced this season, there are multiple ways to achieve a natural looking faux glow — without basking in sunlight (and damaging your skin in the process.) Here, we introduce the finest bronzers of Spring 2012: Learn More

Your Guide to Makeup Brushes

Your Guide to Makeup Brushes
Six brushes to have in your makeup bag Choosing makeup brushes can often feel overwhelming. It’s difficult to decide what shape, size or bristle is needed for the different parts of your makeup routine. Is a fluffy makeup brush better than a flat one for foundation? Are natural bristles better than synthetic makeup brushes? Here are six makeup brushes you should have in you makeup kit. Learn More

Ombre Hair: In Or Out?

Ombre hair: in or out?
Taking last year's biggest hair trend into spring 2012 Nothing lasts forever. And while ombre hair has been the go-to trend for nearly two seasons, its luster seems to have faded (no pun intended) and given way to a new approach. Though that’s not to say that ombre hair is “out.” That’s we’ve done some investigating to determine whether or not you should still embrace ombre hair or how you can update it for the season. Learn More

Spring 2012 Eye Makeup Trends

Spring's eye makeup trends
Keeping eye colour fun and fresh Spring’s eye makeup trends will surprise you. Combining the old and the new, there’s no “right” or “wrong” way to express yourself aesthetically – especially since every era from the 1920s to 2010s have been represented on the spring 2012 runways. Just don’t be afraid to experiment. Learn More

Big Beauty Birthdays in 2012!

Classic Beauty Products Celebrating Birthdays This Year
These classic beauty staples have been working hard for 10, 20, 30 years and beyond. Just like fashion, beauty products and trends go in and out of style, some products become discontinued or others are upgraded when research is out of date. But like classic denim jeans, there are some products that have stood the test of time. Here's a look at some beauty products celebrating landmark anniversaries this year. Learn More

Sulfate-Free Shampoo: Do You Need One?

Haircare Product Trend: Sulfate-Free Shampoo
The benefits of switching to a sulfate-free shampoo this summer Sulfate-free shampoos first hit drugstore shelves last summer, promising soft, shiny hair. Sulfate-free shampoos are proving to be more than just a passing fad. Women with dry, frizzy, coloured or natural hair may avoid sulfates to make hair look and feel healthier. Learn More

5 Hairstyles for Fine Hair

5 Hairstyles for Thin Hair
Spring hairstyles to help fake extra volume Finding a hairstyle for thin hair can be exhausting. Whether you want a cut that’s ready to get-up-and-go or are willing to put in the work to fake the extra volume, there are a few cuts that will help you out. There are hairstyles that will help you embrace your thin hair and forgo the extensions route. Learn More

Cheek Colour: Bronzer vs. Blush

Bronzer vs. blush: when to wear what
When to use each of these summer staples The ultimate debate continues: bronzer vs. blush. With the onset of cream blushes and “all-natural” looks, does bronzer still have a place in your day-to-day beauty regimen? Thankfully, yes. But instead of going overboard with artificial colour, we’ve come up with how to determine when to use bronzer and when to use blush. (Just don’t blame us when you get overwhelmed with compliments about your glowing skin.) Learn More

Beauty Trend: Pastel Hair Colour

Beauty Trend: Pastel Hair Colour
The latest products to get DIY pastel hair colour Ladies who loved the candy-coloured hair trend last fall will be pleased to know, the look is here to stay, at least for another season or two. Italian tastemaker Prada featured a dip-dye coloured look on the fall runway. The trend has quickly moved for runway, to red carpet and just made the leap to the silver screen. In blockbuster movie The Hunger Games, fashionable ladies in the “Capital” donned crazy colours and outlandish, Katy Perry style wardrobes. Learn More