Essence Pure Nude Foundation & Concealer*

I remember when Essence's Canadian offerings were basically eyeshadow and nail polish.  This brand has been really expanding their Canadian presence, and budget beauty hunters should rejoice! Essence consistently punches above their price point, and this foundation is no exception!

you make me blush | tag

I have to say, if someone literally said to me, 'You're going off to a desert island, what is the one thing you would bring?' I would say, 'It's my concealer or you can just kill me now.' I've thought this through! Because I would find, like, berries in a bowl and make blush.

 -- Drew Barrymore

I came across this tag while reading A Beautiful Zen-- I made a few little edits to some of the questions.

HydraForce by Lise Watier | #GetInTheBubble*

I feel really lucky to have the opportunity to participate in GlamSense by Topbox-- Topbox's new review community.  I was surprised that I was selected for a campaign so quickly after signing up (but no complaints here!)

How I Procrastinate | Beauty Blogger Tag

The other day I was checking out some new to me beauty blogs and I came across this tag on Dear Friends Blog.  I always enjoy doing tag posts, so keep reading to see how I put the "pro" in procrastination!

#cocolovesTO | Photos with Chanel at Holts on Bloor

Last week I was killing some time on Bloor Street, and naturally I ended up in Holts (after spending some time in Sephora and Winners-- where I picked up this little Eiffel Tower).  Downstairs on my way to the subway I came across a special Chanel set up...

My Sephora VIB Rouge Sale Shopping List

A few years ago outside Sephora in Paris!

This month is my birthday month... and with Sephora's annual spring sale, what better time to treat myself?

Essence How To Palettes | Perfect for Beginners*

I remember when I first got interested in make-up.  My first "palette" was a little frosty pink quad from Bonne Belle, and there was quite simply no way I would leave the house with out my favourite Lip Smacker of the week.  Well I am a little older now, and my tastes have evolved.  I often get asked by my cousins and friends where the best place for their daughter or friend to start her makeup collection.  Every time with out fail I tell her to go get an Optimum card and check out Essence!

L'Oréal Total Repair 5 | My Influenster Vox Box*

Recently Influenster picked me for a Vox Box after what felt like the longest time since my last one. It seems they went pretty far with this campaign as I see reviews popping up everywhere.