SOB STORY ALERT! MY STAY AT HOME MOM BUDGET DOESN’T INCLUDE SALON MANI/PEDIS. I know, I know, I am so hard done by. What can I say, I do really like having my nails done! Since I chase after a maniac toddler and wash my hands about 30573 times a day, regular polish just doesn’t…
WHEN YOUR MONTHLY FAVOURITES REFLECT THE CURRENT HEATWAVE. AmIRight? Its been H-O-T here in Vancouver and this girl is a wilting. I’m not a lover of the heat and neither is my skin. So my July monthly favourite beauty products definitely reflect the concept of melting makeup, or rather preventing it. Keep reading to see…
DOES ANYONE REALLY NEED AN EYELINER AND MASCARA TO LAST 24 HOURS? Surely, the answer has to be ‘no’ right? Yet more and more we’re seeing brands stamp jaw-dropping wear claims on their cosmetic products. If 2015 was the year of contour, 2016 was the year of liquid lips, and 2017 the year of highlighter,…
SMOOTHIES ARE AWESOME, BUT SPENDY. Sure, when all the fruits and veg you love are in season, then it’s convenient. But more often than not, the combinations that make up great tasting smoothies can really tally up that grocery bill. I had no idea that a smoothie delivery service even existed until I came across…
IF YOU’RE NOT USING ACID, YOU’RE MISSING OUT. In your skincare routine, of course 😉 We know I’m a huge fan of acids in my skincare routine; They not only are exfoliants but also can allow the skin to accept so much more hydration. As someone who gets flaky, dry and sensitized skin, a liquid…
CLARINS IS A BRAND THAT HOLDS SOME OF MY ALL TIME FAVOURITE, HOLY GRAIL PRODUCTS. In fact, two of these products are what sparked me to start writing Girl Loves Gloss. How’s that for special? I was thinking the other day about products that I never want to be without. You know those products that…
THERE’S NO HIDING MY LOVE FOR CHARLOTTE TILBURY AROUND HERE. The superstar makeup artist does daytime to glam in an effortless, refined way that makes even a beauty novice comfortable. Early in the launch of her brand, Charlotte often was found saying, “Desk to Disco” and that rings true for her whole range. Recently she…
ONE OF SKINCARE’S BIGGEST BUZZ WORDS LATELY IS HYALURONIC ACID. But what is it, what does it do, and why do you need it? As someone who has dry and dehydrated skin, including hyaluronic acid in my routine is essential. Believe it or not, most people have skin dehydration thanks to stress, pollution and diet….