My philosophy on clean skincare and beauty
*This post contains affiliate links* The Sun and Sea palette is Nudestix's curated collection for Spring and Summer 2020. It includes 6 of their iconic makeup pencils, with 4 eye shades and 2 lip shades, as well as a Nudies all over colour stick. The inspiration for the kit is the vibrant orange shades of … Continue reading Nudestix Sun and Sea Palette Review
This post contains press samples and affiliate links Function of Beauty is a haircare brand that makes personalized blends based on your hair needs. You can take a quiz to determine your goals and it makes a custom formula for you! Function was kind enough to send me their shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in treatment to … Continue reading Function of Beauty Custom Shampoo and Conditioner Review
I have some exciting news! My blog is now called My Beauty Thesis. This change better represents my approach to beauty blogging. I wanted something that reflected my passions, both as a beauty lover and as a researcher & scientist. A thesis is a philosophy backed by evidence, and that is how I want to … Continue reading Midnight Wink is now My Beauty Thesis
I’ve been trying out the Amore Pacific Treatment Peeling Enzyme Masque thanks to Topbox and Amore Pacific. It was sent to me complementary for review purposes. It is an exfoliating mask with 0.7% Glycolic Acid and 0.6% sodium lactate to improve the skin's clarity and texture. It has a very interesting powder-in-gel texture that turns … Continue reading Amore Pacific Treatment Enzyme Peeling Masque Review
Almay was kind enough to send over some of their new products for spring to review! The spring collection is all about colour, with bright shades of teal and pink, and showcases unique textures and finishes. I received two Shadow Squad palettes (Thrill Seeker and Unicorn), two Smokey Eye Trios (Smouldering Embers and Coppery Blaze), … Continue reading Almay Spring 2019 Collection with Swatches
It's time for Sephora's Spring Sale! Sephora usually hosts a sale in April and November, although there was also one in August in 2018. It will be the only time they offer a store-wide discount until the fall, so if you've had your eye on anything, nows the time to stock up! I'll be sharing … Continue reading Sephora Spring Sale Wish List 2019
I was recently sent a set of reusable organic cotton rounds from Freon Collective. They are a Toronto-based company who make eco-friendly minimalist beauty products. Their reusable cotton rounds are made with pre-shrunk organic cotton that is printed with water-based ink. They come in a variety of chic, minimalist prints in pastel shades. I have … Continue reading Freon Collective Reusable Organic Cotton Rounds
Once again, the skincare community is abuzz with news of a new product launch from cult-favourite Drunk Elephant. I will be gathering new information as it is released and updating this post as needed. Slaai Makeup Melting Butter Cleanser is a new product for Drunk Elephant and is a solid cleansing balm. This is a … Continue reading Skincare News: Drunk Elephant Slaai Makeup Melting Butter Cleanser + Bamboo Booster
Youth to the People launched their Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask in early 2019, and I had to pick one up right away. It is a sleeping mask, which means you can leave it on overnight, no need to rinse. It works it's magic while you sleep! And trust me, it is pure magic. … Continue reading Youth to the People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask Review
*This post contains gifted product and affiliate links* The Littles is a kit from my favourite skincare brand Drunk Elephant. It includes a mini version of their best-selling products and has everything you need for a complete skincare routine. They were kind enough to send me this kit to review. Whenever someone asks me about … Continue reading Drunk Elephant “The Littles” Starter Kit Review
My Beauty Thesis 