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2018 Beauty Favourites

Let's kick off the new year with some of my favourite products from last year! These products made it onto the list because they were either launched in 2018 or I tried them for the first time in 2018. I'll share a mini review of each and why it was a staple for me over … Continue reading 2018 Beauty Favourites →

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✨ Happy Friday everyone! ✨ Enjoy some pretty coloured products to kick off the weekend! . . . #herbivorebotanicals #glowwithgraydon #graydonskincare #youthtothepeople #yttp #byredo #byredoparfums #skincare #skincareroutine #igtopshelfie #shelfie #emeraldoil #prism #phoenixoil #fullmoonserum #byredopulp #cleanbeauty #bbloggersca
🌘 Kosas Cosmetics 🌒 ________________________________ Kosas was kind enough to send me over some of their products to try out and review. I was particularly interested in the tinted face oil. I love base products with a lighter coverage and dewy finish so I can’t wait to try it out. _________________________________ Kosas is all about consciously formulated products with prestige botanical ingredients to nourish the skin. Their products are free of silicones, fragrance, and other nasties and are cruelty free. _________________________________ Pictured: ✨Tinted Face Oil in Shades 3 and 4 ✨Colour & Light Palette in Papaya 1972 ✨Saturate & Illuminate Palette in Velvet Melon ✨Weightless Lip Colour in Undone, Phoenix, and Rosewater You can see a full unboxing with swatches of these products in my PR Story Highlights! _________________________________ *These products were kindly gifted by the brand* . . . #kosas #kosascosmetics #makeup #beauty #naturalmakeup #cleanmakeup #nontoxicmakeup #cleanbeauty #beautyundone #bbloggersca #gifted
Some glam essentials on this Holiday Monday! I hope you’re all having a wonderful day and get to spend some time with your loved ones! 💕
Travel Skincare Routine ✈️ ________________________________ I am in Las Vegas this week and brought @drunkelephant The Littles kit with me for a complete travel routine. My dry skin is not used to this even drier weather, so its all about hydration! _________________________________ In the morning, I rinse and use 1 pump C-Firma + 1 pump B-Hydra and apply. Next, I apply 1/2 pump of Shaba around the eyes and a pea sized dab of Lala Retro all over the face. I finish by using Umbra Tinte to protect and perfect! _________________________________ In the evening I cleanse with Beste no. 9. I didn’t even bring makeup remover with me, Beste does it all. Next I mix 1 pump TLC Framboos (every other night) with 1-2 pumps of Marula oil and apply. I then top it with 1/2 a pump of Shaba around the eyes and a pea-sized dab of Lala Retro all over to seal in the moisture! _________________________________ Head to the blog for my review of this set and to learn more about each product and how I use them! …MidnightWink.com… *This set was kindly gifted by the brand* . . . I hope you’re all having a lovely Valentine’s day! 💕 . . . #drunkelephant #drunkinlove #cleanclinical #cleancompatible #thelittles #skincare🦍 #drunkinlove🐘 #daydrunk🐘 #skincareroutine #skincareblogger #cleanbeauty #cleanskincare #beautyblogger #bbloggersca
✨ Going for a different kind of Texture Tuesday today ✨ ________________________________ Can we talk about how GORGEOUS The New Nude palette from @hudabeauty is?! I love that is has multiple textures and finishes! Matte, glitter, pearl, and metallic, as well as a concealer pan that can be used as an eyeshadow base or to cut the crease. To be honest, seeing photos of it online didn’t really interest me, but when I swatched it in store, I knew I had to have it! ________________________________ This is a gorgeous everyday palette for a nude-pinky look. The 4 pearlescent shades are so unique and simply stunning, they are truly the stars of this palette! Personally, I would have loved to see 3 more shadows instead of the pressed glitters and the concealer. I think the palette is lacking a deep shade - Love Bite just doesn’t always cut it when creating depth in the crease or as a lash line smudge. I find myself reaching for a deeper plum or chocolate from my collection to complete the look. And I think it could have used another pearl shade, because they are just so unique and beautiful! I would have also loved to see one more metallic, since there’s only one in the palette. Perhaps a mid-tone peachy gold. ________________________________ Have you tried the New Nude palette? . . . . #hudabeauty #hudanudepalette #newnudepalette #newnude #hudakattan #huda #eyeshadow #eyeshadowpalette #beauty #bblogger #bbloggersca #texturetuesday #glitter #pressedglitter #palette #bbloggers #beautybloggers
🧚‍♀️ Pixi Beauty Love 🧚‍♀️ ________________________________ I just love their green packaging! So so pretty! I also love how multitasking and easy to use all of their products are. I have to say the Café con Dulce palette is my favourite. It can be used on the eyes and cheeks and has the creamiest, glowiest formula. It also reminds me of my trip to LA and hanging with @dulcecandy herself! So special! ________________________________ *Pixi Pretties collection was won in a giveaway! You can read about that experience over on the blog - MidnightWink.com . . . . #pixi #pixibeauty #pixibypetra #pixibeautyuk #pixipretties #pixixdulcecandy #pixixchloemorello #pixixweylie #pixiglow #pixiglowtonic #pixirosetonic #pixilipicing #beauty #makeup #cosmetics #bblogger #beautyblogger #bbloggersca #bloggerscanada #canadianbeautyblogger
Built my first #towerthursday only to knock it down! You can watch that in my stories! Hope you’re all having a lovely day! 💕 #skincare #skincareroutine #skincareshelfie #shelfie #bblogger #beautyblogger #bbloggersca #canadianbeautyblogger #drunkelephant #youthtothepeople #herbivorebotanicals #farmacybeauty #pixibeauty
🐘 The Littles 🐘 ________________________________ I say this to everyone who is curious about trying @drunkelephant: The Littles set is the best way to start! I say this from experience, as purchasing a set of Littles in 2017 prior to my wedding is actually how I became #drunkinlove🐘! I’ve been hooked ever since! It is hands down the best way to try almost every product the brand makes without breaking the bank. There is enough product in the mini versions to provide you with a full day and night routine for 1.5-2 months. This lets you find your perfect smoothies and see which products are right for you. Spoiler alert: you’ll want them all! ________________________________ This set comes with mini versions of the brand’s cult-favourite products, including: 🐘 Beste no. 9 Jelly Cleanser 🐘 Lala Retro Whipped Cream Moisturizer 🐘 Shaba Complex Eye Serum 🐘 B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum 🐘 Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil 🐘 C-Firma Day Serum 🐘 TLC Framboos Glycolic Night Serum Versions sold in Canada and the USA also contain Umbra Sheer Physical Daily SPF 30 ________________________________ *gifted. Big big thank you to @drunkelephant for sending me this set! . Photo inspo: @itsabbywood #drunkelephant #drunkelephantskincare #drunkinlove🐘 #drunkinlove #cleanclinical #cleancompatible #acleanbreak #suspicious6 #thelittles #bbloggersca
Just a few of my favourite @farmacybeauty goodies on this lovely Friday afternoon! 🌿 Wishing everyone a beautiful weekend! ________________________________ #skincare #farmacy #farmacybeauty #farmacyfridays #beauty #cleanskincare #cleanatsephora #honeymoonglow #eyedew #greenscreen #bbloggersca
✨ Skincare Collection ✨ ________________________________ Yay! I finally got a little shelf to organize my favourite skincare products! That means some shelfies are coming!! ________________________________ Spot any of your favourites? ✨ Can you tell which ones are my favourites? #skincare #shelfie #igtopshelfie #sharemyshelf #skincareroutine #drunkelephant #youthtothepeople #glowrecipe #herbivorebotanicals #glowwithgraydon #veriphyskincare #sundayriley #pixibeauty #farmacybeauty
☀️ D a y D r u n k ☀️ ________________________________ Here is my perfect daytime skincare routine: ☀️ Mix 1 pump C-Firma + 1 Pump B-Hydra + 1/2 pump D-Bronzi and apply ☀️ Apply 1/2 pump C-Tango around the eyes ☀️ Mix a smidge of Protini with Umbra Tinte and pat it into your face and neck _________________________________ This routine is quick and easy to do since you are getting the benefits of 6 products in only 3 steps. Sometimes I’ll even just add the pump of C-Tango to step one and apply that everywhere, instead of as its own step (that’s a trick I learned from @rivas_nathan). That’s the beauty of @drunkelephant - you can mix everything and still get all the benefits! _________________________________ This routine is packed with what you need to defend your skin against pollution and aging, while brightening, hydrating, supporting its barrier function, and protecting it from the sun. You get a boost of vitamins B, C, D, E, and F with tons of antioxidant power. And of course it’s cruelty free and free of the #suspicious6 - no silicones, fragrances or dyes, essential oils, chemical screens, drying alcohols, or SLS. _________________________________ ☀️ What’s in your day routine? ☀️ . . . #drunkelephant #drunkinlove #drunkinlove🐘 #acleanbreak #cleanclinical #cleancompatible #drunkelephantskincare #drunkelephantshelfie #skincare #skincareroutine #dayroutine #skincareblogger #beauty #beautyblogger #bbloggersca #cleanbeauty #cleanatsephora #crueltyfree #crueltyfreebeauty #drunkelephantroutine #goodskin #bbloggers #skincareobsessed
Skincare selfie 💁🏻‍♀️ Still feeling the glow from my @alumiermd Aqua Infusion Treatment on Thursday. The treatment mask features low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, natural moisturizing factors, and sea whip to deeply hydrate and soothe the skin and strengthen its barrier function. Ellis from Alumier performed my treatment and told me to really focus on hydration and be careful of over-exfoliation, especially during these cold winter months. Alumier sent me home with a post-treatment kit which includes their SensiCalm cleanser, Intensive Recovery Cream, and the Sheer Hydration mineral sunscreen. They also included the Alumience A.G.E. anti-pollution serum to try. Big thank you to @alumiermd and @langtonpr for having me! #alumiermd #alumierglow #alumierlove #alumierskin #aquainfusionmask #bareface #skincareselfie #skincare #bbloggersca #gifted
🌩 Dreamy Texture 🌩 _________________________________ This is the new Superberry Hydrate and Glow Dream Mask from @youthtothepeople. It is an overnight mask or sleeping mask, which means you leave it on while you sleep, no need to rinse it off! It is a richly hydrating mask that firms and brightens with ingredients like squlane, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, betaine, maqui, prickly pear, and THD ascorbate, a super potent, stable form of vitamin C. _________________________________ I have only used this mask 3 times so far, but with each use, my skin was immediately softened, and i woke up with supple, hydrated skin. The morning after my first use, I was blown away by how soft my skin felt! I will post a more in-depth review after I have a chance to use it more, but I really wanted to showcase the beautiful texture of this mask. It feels velvety smooth on the skin, which is unbelievable for a silicone-free formula! YTTP suggests to use it in the evening after cleansing. They suggest using more than a moisturizer, but less than a mask. It spreads out nicely, so you really only need about a blueberry-sized scoop. It comes with its own spatula to keep things hygienic. You can layer this mask over your favourite oils or actives, or just wear it on its own for a simple, yet effective, routine! _________________________________ It’s sulfate-free, paraben-free, pthalate-free, silicone-free, cruelty-free, and vegan. _________________________________ #texturetuesday #youthtothepeople #yttpdreammask #yttp #skincareforall #vegan #crueltyfree #skincare #beauty #mask #superberryglow #texture #bblogger #bbloggersca #skincareblogger #skincarereview #cleanbeauty #greenbeauty #cleanatsephora #masking #dreammask #masking #veganskincare #crueltyfreeskincare
🌿 YTTP Superfood Face Wash 🌿 _________________________________ This cleanser from @youthtothepeople is made with cold pressed kale, green tea, and spinach extracts to deliver a rich dose of antioxidants, including vitamins C, E, and K, while you cleanse. It is formulated to balance your skin’s pH, while it gently, yet effectively, removes build-up and makeup. _________________________________ I purchased this cleanser in November during the Sephora Holiday sale and have been using it almost daily since then. It has a wonderful herbaceous scent, like a green juice for your face. I find it uplifting and energizing in the morning, and calming at night. It doesn’t strip your skin, I never have that tight feeling after using this. It lathers up into big bubbles (rather than a dense foam) when I use it with my Foreo Luna cleansing device, and it rinses off very easily! I also love the glass packaging with the pump, it makes it easy to dispense when your hands are wet, and the packaging can be recycled or reused. I did have some issues with my pump leaking, but YTTP answered immediately when I reached out and gave me suggestions to relieve the pressure in the bottle - since then there hasn’t been any issues. I really appreciated their quick and helpful response! _________________________________ It’s sulfate-free, paraben-free, pthalate-free, silicone-free, cruelty-free, and vegan. 🌿 Have you tried the Superfood Cleanser? 🌿 _________________________________ #youthtothepeople #yttp #skincare #skincareroutine #cleanskincare #naturalskincare #greenskincare #beauty #cleanbeauty #antioxidants #cleanser #facialcleanser #bbloggersca #beautyblogger #bblogger #beautybloggers #cleanatsephora #superfood #vegan #crueltyfree #veganskincare #review #skincarereview
✨ Dior Midnight Wish Lipstick Coffret ✨ _________________________________ This stunning box adorned with constellations symbolizing Dior’s lucky star came packed with 6 stunning full sized lipstick shades, and an interchangeable special-edition jewel case. The lipsticks come in a classic array of shades and finishes, and each one represents one of Dior’s superstitions (read more about that on the blog!). _________________________________ ✨ Fame - 999: iconic red satin ✨ Faith - 999 Matte: iconic red matte ✨ Luck - 772 Classic Matte: rosewood matte ✨ Bliss - 080 Red Smile: bright red satin ✨ Thrill - 686 Rendez-Vouz: nude rosewood satin ✨ Love - 434 Promenade: hazelnut beige satin _________________________________ #dior #midnightwish #midnightwink #lipstick #coffret #luxurybeauty #dior999 #diorbeauty #diormakeup #beautyblogger #bblogger #bbloggersca #davelackie #jadoredior #canadianbeautyblogger #lovedior #makeup #beauty #lotd #shadowhunters #cosmetics #mue #discoverunder5k #discoverunder2k
It’s Pink Wednesday again!! 🌸 Sharing an old shot from a different angle. Some favourites from @pixibeauty @herbivorebotanicals @glowrecipe and @repettoparis. Did you wear pink today? 💕💕💕 #bbloggersca #bblogger #skincareroutine #skincare #pinkaesthetic #pinkskincare #pinkbeauty #skinessentials #pixibeauty #pixibypetra #pixiglow #herbivorebotanicals #glowrecipe #watermelonglow #fragrance #perfume #sundrenched #shadow #pinkwednesday #beauty
Happy Monday everyone!! Sharing these 3 beauties from @anastasiabeverlyhills. Modern Renaissance has been a favourite of mine since it launched, while Norvina and Subculture are newer to my collection. I love the ABH shadow formula. They apply like a dream! And the shimmers are so multidimensional and beautiful! The only one I’m missing is Soft Glam, but between the three I have more than my share of tones and finishes to achieve the looks I want! Have you tried these palettes? Which is your favourite? 💜 #anastasiabeverlyhills #abh #abhmodernrenaissance #abhsubculture #abhnorvina
New post up on the blog! Revisiting an old fave as a reminder to use products in my collection before jumping to buy new ones! Swatches of my @nyxcosmetics_canada Soft Matte Lip Creams up on MidnightWink.com #bbloggersca #bbloggers #shopyourstash #beautyblogger #nyx #nyxcanada #nyxsoftmattelipcream #nyxcosmetics #lipstick #beauty #makeup
☀️ #tbt to sunny skies and summer skin! ☀️ Rocking my holy grail @drunkelephant Umbra Tinte! It allowed me to protect my skin and forego foundation all summer (and fall, and winter). Seriously love this stuff!! 🙌 Hope you’re enjoying this lovely burst of sunshine today in Toronto! #drunkelephant #barewithus🐘 #umbratinte #drunkinlove #barewithus #drunkinlove🐘 #skincare #sunshine #summertime #bblogger #bbloggersca
🌸 A little pink mix for Pink Wednesday 🌸 _________________________________ Spot any of your faves? _________________________________ #glossier #intothegloss #beautyblogger #bblogger #bbloggersca #canadianbeautyblogger #drunkelephant #babyfacial #originalskin #skincare #luxiebrushes #pixibeauty #pixibypetra #pixiglow #pixirosetonic #evanyc #glowrecipe #watermelonglow #watermelonjuice #herbivorebotanicals #origins #repetto #pinkwednesday #onwednesdayswewearpink #pinkflatlay #pinkskincare #pinkbeauty #pink #pastel

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