I am loving the amount of companies nowadays that are natural, and organic. Aka, no longer harmful to use!
As you saw probably in yesterdays post, I had my nails painted in this yummy deep chocolate brown nail polish by Habit polish. This is the first all-natural nail polish that has stood out to me, not only is the packaging on point, but their polish is great too and lasts over two days without chipping. The only thing I would change is the wand-size of the nail polish applicator. I prefer a brush the size of Dior, or Sally Hansen since I’m quite incapable of painting my nails cleanly, even with my tips of faking the perfect manicure.
When I want my polish to last more than a few days I usually apply a super duper nice topcoat (like the Dior Gel Coat that I always reach for). But if Dior isn’t in your budget or if you’re into more natural beauty – pick up the AILA Cosmetics Better Than Gel Top Coat $17 USD. I haven’t used enough of it to know if it gets goopy half way through the bottle, but so far – top notch shine on those dark nails!
I was a bit skeptical on the AILA Cosmetics 3-in-1 nail polish remover $19USD, since I tend to use a super abrasive / pure acetone on my nails to take off all the polish. But this one seems to do the job just as fine, and it feels much more nourishing on the nail than regulary polish remover which obviously completely dries out your cuticles. And, if you have dry skin like me — that can get ugly, quick.
I think the packaging and the products perform just as well as any other brand out there. Two thumbs up over here!
AILA Cosmetics 3-in-1 nail polish remover $19USD
AILA Cosmetics Better Than Gel Top Coat $17 USD
HABIT Cosmetic Nail Polish $18 USD
If you’re looking for luxury organic skincare, green beauty, natural makeup check out BeauTeaBar. Plus, they have free shipping when you spend over $75.
My cuticles are the only reason I like to go to the nail salon. They always seem to peel, crack or look nasty. The first time I used this product, is when the new Dior free standing store opened up in my local mall. When I opened the product in store, I was all ‘Eww, weird‘. But then the sales associate sucked me in and suggested that I only apply this at night to let it sink in. It’s not sticky, but more in between a grimey feeling (gosh I’m describing it terribly) and semi-sticky. But you wake up with hydrated cuticles for the full-day! Even throughout washing your hands. Unheard of around my dry scaly hands (I’ve been told by a guy once I have lizard-hands). A must-buy! [
This will come as no surprise, as any time I talk about anything beauty related Philosophy plays a major part in the role of my skincare regimen. On my birthday Mr. Spiffykerms took me to Ulta (so we could buy more sunscreen!) and he picked me up another tub of my favourite whipped body butter. It has the most soft delicate scent to it, and reminds me of my wedding day (although, I wore the Living Grace scent on my wedding day). But still! [
I had been using AHAVA hand creams when I lived in Canada, and I went through tubes and tubes of them at work. I even got a couple of my old co-workers hooked on the one original scent. I never did look into buying any more once moving to California, but luckily I’m re-stocked up now as the brand sent some more scents to try out. They’re just as fantastic as the original (also shown). They don’t leave your hands greasy feeling at all, and they seem to last throughout 1 handwash which, hey, is rare! Lovin’ it. [
I’m all about the lip products that feel hydrating on the lips and I don’t mind reapplying. Like the 
I purchased this during the Sephora sale back in April and have been using it quite a bit. Due to the porcelain shade I purchased, it has this gorgeous brightening effect on my under eye area and it doesn’t crease throughout the day. [
Don’t get me wrong, I still love my Hourglass Arch Brow + Dior Universal Brow combo on my eyebrows, but having one solid product is better than two getting the same job done! See 
Late night Sephora shopping kills me. But it all paid off, because I am loving this gorgeous Tom Ford bronzer in 02 Terra. Luckily it’s in between a cool-toned contour shade, and a nice warm bronze shade to warm up the skin. I apply this to the outer areas of my face (okay, basically everywhere since I love looking tan!) and down the nose too for a little sunkissed look. [
