{Beauty} 3 Must-Have Blushes For Spring

Always a sucker for dewy skin, my quest for the perfect blush has led me down many a Sephora aisle over the years (and left me with a pretty epic list of favourites). But since variety is the spice of life and what not, my newest go-tos were just too good not to share, all for different reasons: From a little extra "glow-from-within," to that perfect peachy finish, these three blushes are hands-down my top picks for spring...  And although I'm no makeup expert, I think you may just agree.

First up is the one I've consistently turned to for the better part of a year — Josie Maran's Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelee in "Poppy Paradise." It provides a subtle pop of colour, but the best part is how nourishing it is to the skin. It's packed with good-for-you ingredients that leaves cheeks dewy and soft without the slightest trace of film... "Glow-from-within" doesn't even begin to describe this one, people.
 

Next up is a new favourite, Makeup Forever's HD Blush in 215. Seriously though, I love. this. blush — exclamation mark. The cream formula glides on effortlessly and blends in to leave a satin finish that's basically like second skin. Not to mention the fact that this peachy shade in particular gives the illusion of a sun-kissed complexion, when in reality that couldn't be farther from the truth. This one gets two thumbs up from me, no question!

Finally I had to include Clinique's Cheek Pops in the shade in "Berry Pop." Their colour range in general is amazing and I love the formulation — it's beautifully pigmented yet it goes on in a super subtle, barely-there finish... Perfect for no-makeup makeup days, if you know what I mean (winky face). And can we just take a moment to acknowledge the delightful floral imprint? Hubba hubba! In my opinion, this one is a mega-must.

So those are my picks — what are yours? If you have any current faves or amazing recommendations, I'm all ears! xx

{Beauty} Everyday Makeup

We all have our beauty routines, and when it comes to makeup, I have mine down to a science. I rarely deviate from my 'everyday face' (or whatever you want to call it), which now only takes me about five minutes to do in the morning. The key? Finding products you love and holding on to them for dear life... So with that said, here's a quick rundown of my daily makeup routine:

I've tried many foundations in my day, but my favourite by far is NARS' Sheer Glow Foundation. The formula goes on smooth and covers all my imperfections without looking too intense, and a bottle of the stuff lasts forever (which, at $55 a pop, is definitely a good thing). A recent addition to my cosmetic arsenal is Bare Minerals' Ready SPF 20 Foundation, which is beyond amazing. I don't usually wear powders because I'm not a fan of matte finishes (plus if I'm not careful, I get maaaajor cake-face), but when perfectly applied, this stuff is like a pressed miracle... For serious.

When it comes to mascara, I'm not a fan of shelling out big money for something that will only last me a month or two, so I always opt for CoverGirl's Lashblast Mascara. It works great and is super inexpensive, which is always a plus. The same goes for eyeliner (I switch between Revlon and L'Oreal based on whichever is cheapest at the time), and lipstick I can go either way on. I rarely find a difference between high end lipsticks and drugstore varieties (with certain exceptions of course), and after trying what feels like a million different products, my favourite is definitely CoverGirl's Lip Perfection Lipstick in a basic red (surprise surprise).

Oh, and let's not forget blush! Blush makes everything better, am I right? I love everything from cream to powder varieties, but the best and most natural-looking blush I've ever tried is hands down Benefit's Benetint. And if you don't believe me, I think it's cult following says it all.

Now it's your turn! Tell me lovelies, what are your makeup must haves? xx

Product details: 1. NARS Sheer Glow Foundation; 2. Bare Minerals Ready SPF 20 Foundation; 3. CoverGirl Lashblast Mascara; 4. CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lipstick; 5. Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner; 6. Benefit Benetint