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Basic Contouring Tutorial with the Glo Minerals Contour Kit from Skincare by Alana

Since I didn’t wear a lot of makeup as a teenager and young adult, I’ve become a big fan of trying new makeup trends in my thirties. While I don’t go too wild with bright colours or edgy trends (no black lips for this woman), I do like seeing how the season’s hottest looks can […]

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Add Drama To Your Look with Products from COVERGIRL and Olay-Giveaway #PGMom

I love playing around with different makeup looks, so I’m always excited when brands I already love and use release new cosmetics for me to try. This month, P&G has three fabulous products that will help you show off your star style, and they’re ones that I couldn’t wait to try! The first is an

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Let Pantene, COVERGIRL and Crest Glam Your Look for Valentine’s Day Date Night

As a work-from-home mom, dressing up is not really a part of my daily routine. In fact, I fully admit that I am one of those parents that sometimes walks my boys to school wearing pyjama pants. (Okay, okay, I sometimes pick them up after school in pyjama pants too!) Getting dressed just to sit

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Get Back to Routine this Fall with Olay, COVERGIRL and Secret-Giveaway #PGMom

With the arrival of fall comes a return to routine and that can sometimes leave moms and kids both feeling a little worn out. Early morning activities, late night study sessions…it’s not always easy putting your best face forward during the busy autumn season, especially if you got a little less sleep than you expected!

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Showing Off the Results After Eight Weeks Of Using Olay Regenerist Luminous Skincare

Eight weeks ago I set out on a mission to renew my skin with the help of the new Olay Regenerist Luminous Brightening Cream Cleanser, Tone Perfecting Cream and Dark Circle Correcting HydraSwirl. Within days, my skin was brighter. Two weeks later, my face was smoother and had a healthy glow. And now, after the

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Elizabeth Arden Makes it Easy to Look Great this Winter with #MyArdenFavs

Every woman has a few makeup must-haves in her purse and recently I learned about some of the products that Elizabeth Arden’s Global Makeup Artist Rebecca Restrepo never leaves at home once the weather gets chilly. From nourishing cosmetics to skincare solutions, she had chosen a few products that every woman should keep on hand.

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Add Style to Your Look for the Holidays with New Products from Pantene and COVERGIRL-Giveaway #PGMom

It’s time to trade that everyday look for one with a little extra flair for the holidays, and COVERGIRL and Pantene are here to help! With a new COVERGIRL Flamed Out collection inspired by The Hunger Games: Catching Fire movie and a line of heat-protection haircare to keep your hair healthy through even the hottest

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Parents and Little Girls Will Both Love the Eco-Friendly Nail Polish from Piggy Paint-Giveaway

One of the gifts that almost every little girl gets excited about is makeup, since it gives younger girls a chance to feel like grown-ups. But so many sets designed for little girls feature cheap, harsh cosmetics that don’t work well and contain questionable ingredients. That’s why I’ve been a long-time fan of Piggy Paint

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Look Your Best and Pamper Your Skin with Natural Cosmetics from Mia Mariu-Giveaway

I am a little bit makeup obsessed and love trying new colours and brands of products to keep my look current. But I also have quite finicky skin, so when I choose makeup, it has to be from a brand that offers gentle, natural ingredients that nourish. I have a few favourites already, but finding

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Discover Your Favourite Scent in the New LUSH Gorilla Perfumes Collection-Giveaway

I am a little bit of a nut about LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics products. LUSH Bath Bombs are my ultimate favourite indulgence and the fact that these skin-soothing, scent-infusing bath time treats are handmade with fabulous essential oils just makes me love them even more. LUSH also carries an extensive line of cosmetics, body care

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Create Lovely Light and Dramatic Dark Makeup Looks with the New Pur Minerals Beautiful Creatures Collection

The highly anticipated film Beautiful Creatures will be hitting theatres on February 14 and my very favourite cosmetics company, Pur Minerals, is celebrating with a gorgeous special edition set inspired by the movie. I recently received the Pur Minerals Beautiful Creatures Collection to review and I couldn’t wait to use it to create some fun

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Let Girls Be Girls With All Natural Eco Princess Play Makeup from Organic Beauty Now-Giveaway

My 5-year-old daughter Anna has skin that is extremely sensitive and eczema that we work very hard to keep under control. We have to be certain to purchase soaps, shampoos, detergents and many other products that are scent-free and contain minimal additives. Then once we find a product that works we are very leery about

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