NAILS | Red Cap Mushrooms #CBBxManiMonday

Press samples

I just had the dreaded Inventory and thankfully the store was closed and we could just focus on that for 6 hours, but it is such a tiring activity! Then today, I got my Covid shot which has knocked me out with extreme fatigue since noon. I almost didn't get the shot this year (I just got the flu one), but seeing as how I have caught Covid at work every year (even multiple times in one year) since the mask mandates were lifted, I figured I would get it just to minimize the possibility of it getting any more serious!

SHEET MASK | Anua Peach 70% Niacin Serum Mask

 

Purchased by me

It has been awhile since I have featured a sheet mask from a new-to-me brand, but one that I have been seeing all over social media for awhile now - Anua! I don't really know how to describe Anua as many of these newer, TikTokey, Instagrammey Korean beauty brands tend to have the same aesthetic of minimalist packaging and a focus on ingredients, but that's kind of what Anua is! Their ingredients are actually what caught my eye and I am delighted to say that I am now a fan even with just this one single product!

BODY | Naturium Bath and Body Collection

Press samples. Affiliate links.

I am late to the Naturium body care party, but after enjoying the skincare (down to the last drop for certain products), I wanted to give the body products a try mainly because I like the idea of an AHA in my bodycare. There are SO MANY products within the body care collection now that since I have taken so long to review these products, I will probably need another two posts to cover the rest!

MAKEUP | E.L.F. Cosmetics Lash XTNDR Mascara

Purchased by me (via Ipsy Bag). Affiliate links.

I know singular product reviews are "sooo early 2010s", but I have come to realize that for my own personal organization purposes, I love having one post dedicated to a product that we can do a deep dive on. From an SEO perspective, of course the singular product review works best and that's actually how I personally still search for product reviews. If anything, I wish there were more product reviews that were written so that I don't have to contend with going on Instagram and having to watch a reel! Basically, I am doing these singular product reviews for people like me! 

NAILS | Fall Leaves with Biosculpture #CBBxManiMonday

Press samples

I am so proud of myself for getting my nails done on time again! The motivation to paint and blog is real and this week I had fall on the brain as it is well into November and we are in the double digits for temperature! All the leaves are still on the trees so we can still see shades of red, yellow and orange every day. I'm sure at some point the rain will start washing everything away, but for now I really cannot complain! 

SHEET MASK | d'Alba White Truffle Nourishing Treatment Mask

Purchased by me

As I am writing this, it is the first Sunday in November and I have been up since 6:30am thanks to DST which for this one day makes me feel incredibly efficient! I was more familar with the brand d'Alba for its First Spray Serum, but while I was in a cute little Kbeauty store at Pacific Centre, I saw singles of the White Truffle Nourishing Treatment Mask and wanted to try it out! Having loved the scent of the First Spray Serum, I had every hope that the sheet mask would have the same scent!