SKINCARE | b.liv Feel No Sluggish ATP Revival Review with Obligatory Face Mask Selfie

Back in April, I started using Malaysian brand b.liv and their renowned Japan silk masks and was pleased with the hydrating results of the first mask I tried, Immerse Me Utmost Moisture (review). This last two weeks I have been trying another b.liv mask with the fun name of Feel No Sluggish* (1 mask/$2.50 USD) which is a rejuvenating mask for tired, haggard or just "bleh"-feeling skin that uses hyaluronic acid, CoQ10 and ATP to give skin the ultimate boost!

BEAUTY | Smiling Bright with Colgate Optic White #DesignerSmile

This post is sponsored by Colgate - Palmolive. I received product and compensation to aid in this review.

We all have our insecurities and at the top of my list has always been my smile. I have always been self-conscious about my smile what with my one snaggletooth, three chipped teeth from grinding in my sleep and a tea and cola-drinking habit that has kept my teeth looking less than pearly white. While I don't stop myself from smiling, I have kept my lipstick colours fairly neutral over the years in the hopes of drawing focus away from the colour of my teeth.

†When brushing twice daily for 6 weeks

NAILS | BCD NAIL ART CHALLENGE WEEK 15 Has Me Water Spotted on the Beach!

Today's nail art was on my bucket list ever since OPI released the France-only 'Black Spotted" in 2012 as part of the Spiderman collection. I didn't feel like paying a ridiculous amount on ebay for this polish and now years later there are a number of ways to get a similar effect using alcohol with any polish. This week's BCD Nails Challenge is "Beach" which gave me the chance to finally try this technique using this tutorial by ElleandDish to create a beach with some crazy cool white waves!

MAKEUP | Blynqe Cosmetics Matte Finish Liquid Lipsticks Review with Swatches

I love my hometown of Vancouver for its mountains, trees and now Blynqe Cosmetics! Liquid lipsticks have been all the rage for the better part of my blogging life and as of this past May, we can welcome a local Vancouver company to the liquid lippie family. I have slowly been getting more comfortable with wearing brights and what has always held me back was the fear of having the colour migrate to my teeth or face! Matte finishes have taken that fear out of my mind as glossiness or creaminess are what make colour want to jump ship. As they are a brand spankin' new company, Blynqe has just three shades in its liquid lipstick line up, but man do they make a statement!  

NAILS | Julep Birthstone Collection - Ruby for July Iman Swatch #ManiMonday

Named after supermodel Iman, this month's polish from Julep's Birthstone collection was so pretty that I actually added this IN ADDITION to the July Maven Box! I have stayed subscribed to Julep since 2012, but have been skipping each month quite a bit since 2013 when I became more and more inundated with nail polish. Iman is a gorgeously deep red with fine shimmer that was opaque in 2 easy to apply coats. I finished it all off with the Julep Freedom Polymer Top Coat and a few glittery stars from Born Pretty.

SKINCARE | Rodan + Fields Current Summer Essentials with the Foaming Sunless Tan and Lip Shield

I had mixed feelings reviewing Rodan + Fields on this blog, but after meeting some fairly normal R + F consultants, looking at the ingredients of the products and of course trying them out myself I figured that just like many of you, I was curious about the brand, but hesitant to approach a consultant. I am not opposed to direct marketing and I love the products of many companies that do, but I think some of us have been turned off by the more aggressive consultants so here's to talking just about the products today and hopefully finding a consultant who works best for you!