How To Fake Your Way To Looking Fresh

Late night? Running on an hour of sleep? Sometimes life can get hectic and it definitely takes its toll on our skin and I am all too familiar with those purple/blue under eye circles, not to mention the breakouts and overall lackluster complexion (it's rough!). When time is simply not on our side to give our skin a much needed pick-me-up, this is where makeup swoops in to save the day by bringing our skin back to life. 

October Favourites

While most of you are getting into the spirit of Autumn and everything it entails, here in Victoria the weather has been warming up, the days are now longer with daylight savings kicking in earlier this month, and it has been feeling very much like Spring. October has whizzed by (which I guess is what happens when you're overly excited about the upcoming festive season), and I have another trio of products to share including a mix of hair, skin and makeup.

His & Hers Beauty

I came across a couple of blog posts that were on the topic of men's beauty which then inspired me to do something slightly different by combining his and hers beauty. When I say 'his' I'm of course referring to my partner Kieren who over the years has grown quite fond of having a beauty routine of sorts (I won't take all the credit but I definitely played a part in that!). I bypassed multiple bottles of hair gels and beard oils in our en suite to find two products he loves and I sifted through my abnormal amount of beauty and makeup to discover a couple of gems worth featuring.

Garnier Tissue Masks for Every Skin Type

The following content contains gifted products.

Originating from South Korea, these serum soaked fabric sheet masks have taken the beauty world by storm with many brands releasing their own versions and we are loving them! Suitable for all skin types (even sensitive), Garnier offers a range of pampering Skin Active Tissue Masks to purify, rejuvenate and hydrate the skin using one key ingredient - hyaluronic acid.

4 Cruelty-Free Beauty Products Worth Checking Out

More and more consumers are becoming aware of animal cruelty, especially in the beauty industry and many brands have implemented the necessary steps to be certified, proud cruelty-free companies. Some have not made the switch (and they may never plan to) while others are currently working on it, but here are some wonderful products that are 100% free of animal testing that are definitely worthy of a place in your beauty/makeup stash.