Canadian Beauty

A study in pink and red.

These are some things that I actually really love right now.

I said I would update you on the Topicals Faded serum, so let’s start there. It’s as good as everyone says it is. I’ve only been using it for 2 weeks but I can see how over time, it’s going to fade acne scarring or any mild hyperpigmentation that might be there. It’s not a cure for melasma (is there even a cure?) but if you’re aiming for management, then I would say try it. I like that the blend of ingredients is optimized for pigmentation issues. It smells terrible – but I think the smell only makes it more legit. I used to use an Obagi hyperpigmentation cream that smelled bad too, so I’m here for it.

Fenty Skin Butta Drop in the LE Rose-Gold edition. Smells like vanilla, and yes, actually does melt in your hands into a beautiful oil and is a fantastic moisturizer. There’s a tiny bit of shimmer. It’s not over the top, so if you’re wearing black, your clothes won’t be all dirty, but it will make your skin look so glowy. I want this for the summer.

Tower 28 mascara. Such a highly-rated mascara and always sold out, so when I saw it at Sephora, I grabbed it. Great for separating lashes, not too smudge, but still a bit smudgy.

Trinny London Peptide moisturizer. Obsessed with this one – it’s so beautifully hydrating and perfect for dry skin. If you have any kind of peeling because of retinoids or even the weather, try this, I think you’ll love it.

Neutrogena Stubborn Blackheads serum – it’s a BHA (which I know you all know because of Paula’s Choice) but in a serum. It’s light, but it doesn’t get a ton of use from me.