there are plenty of dry shampoos on the market but I've never really found one that worked super well for me. My hair gets oily after a day and usually dry shampoos make it feel heavier and oilier. I still have a few on my list that I want to try (like living proof's dry shampoo which a friend recommended) but for now I wanted to review these few that I've tested the past 2-3 months.

Marc Anthony Clear Dry Shampoo

- not a big fan of this one. I dont know how else to describe the scent except it smells like the sprays janitors use to make public washrooms smell better but it doesnt smell better LOL

- doesnt leave a white cast on the hair or make it feel heavy but I just can't get over the scent

Batiste Instant Hair Refresh - blush

- combination of freesia, tuberose, and peony

- different package sizings make it convenient for travel or to carry around in your purse

- vegan, sulfate free

- I love the scent of this one and I like that its lightweight on my hair

- available on amazon here 

Batiste Instant Hair Refresh - tropical

- combination of coconut, jasmine and vanilla

- vegan, sulfate free

- I am not a big fan of this scent but if you like coconut, you'll like it. I don't really smell the jasmine or vanilla 

- available on amazon here

Aveeno Pure Renewal Dry Shampoo

- i think this product is discontinued now but it was my favourite of the bunch so thats pretty disappointing lol 

- sulfate free, seaweed extract

- has the nicest scent and feels lightweight on my hair. it was inexpensive too at about $7 a bottle

what are your favourite dry shampoos? lemme know! x

ingredients above: 

eggs, fish cakes, enokitake mushrooms, lobster tail, sea scallops, French Kiss oyster, shrimp, crab sticks, beef slices, egg tofu, chinese lettuce, ham, noodles, soup

hat + leggings: aritzia

coat: GU

bag + shoes: zara

loved this little lounge area. all the magazines were great reads as well as the books on the book shelf (pictured below)

*photo c/o of mindset brain gym

another cute little lounge area to chill, drink kombucha, or snap a photo for instagram ;)

stillness rooms - you can book these for 25 minute sessions where you are given a bose noise cancelling headset and you get to meditate solo. 

guided group meditation rooms. this room was so comforting and inviting, and the teachers were all very nice and made my experience pleasant.

*photos c/o of mindset brain gym. they offer kombucha on tap as well as tea bags and water.

loved the entire art gallery downstairs. these are two of the ones I liked most because of their positive messages and go-getter attitude. 

have you ever tried meditating or would you? drop a line or DM me :) tooodles

when it comes to skincare tips and tricks, there's always so much to learn even when you think you've got it all figured out. I've been seeing the same facialist for the past few years but while she was on vacation, I ended up finding another incredible facialist who gave me such good skincare advice!  the main takeaway was that hydration is key. I think we all know this, but she heavily emphasized this even for those with acne prone skin and acne scars, who often skip out on hydration and lean more towards products that dry out pimples. hydration actually plays a major role in the healing process so you may want to consider breaking up with benzoyl peroxide and choosing more natural ingredients, like aloe vera and rosehip seed oil to heal your skin. I've always relied on benzoyl peroxide but I cut it out last month and only used aloe vera, rosehip seed oil and argan oil and so far I'm noticing my skin looks so much more healthy and plump! 

another major part of my skincare routine is masks. sheet masks give great short-term results and are good for makeup prep but I rely heavily on sleeping masks for the real deal. 

I've always been a big fan of laneige's water sleeping mask, and I still find it to be one of my HG beauty products to this day. combine that with their lip sleeping mask and the water bank moisture cream, and you're good as gold.  

below is a typical day for my winter skincare routine, in addition to a sheet mask about 3x a week :) 

daytime:

rinse face with cold water

Holika Holika 99% Aloe Soothing Gel + Neostrata Bionic Face Cream

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+/PA++++

nighttime:

double cleanse: DHC Deep Cleansing Oil + Eminence Organics Firm Skin Acai Cleanser

switch between: LANEIGE Water Bank Moisture Cream or The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-pressed Moroccan Argan Oil

LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask

LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask (Berry)

what does your winter skincare regimen consist of? x