Nikki's Archive

I don’t wear a lot of make-up everyday, but the items I fall in love with... I definitely put to good use. These are the five beauty products I need with me everyday:

(1) Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 is my perfect face cream in the morning. It’s light and doesn’t make my face oily throughout the day.

(2) CoverGirl Instant Cheekbones Contouring Blush is a layering blush. The three...

No one has perfectly flawless skin, but we can all create that illusion with the right concealer. We break down our members’ Top 5 concealers you must try.

Maybelline New York Mineral Power Concealer (9.99 CAD) got rave reviews for covering blemishes, not creating new ones.

Benefit Erase Paste ($26 USD) banishes undereye circles and early signs of aging.

We love Benefit Boi-ing Concealer ($19 CAD)...

Stumped for fun ideas this weekend?  Here’s what Torontians can look forward to come Friday:

Masala! Mehndi! Masti!

When: July 23-25
Where: Exhibition Place
Admission: FREE
What: Come out and be a part of the largest South Asian festival outside of South Asia. The festival showcases South Asian inspired music, fashion, dance, and more!

Brazilfest

When: July 25
Where: Earlscourt Park
Admission:...

Skincare and sunscreen are important and intertwined topics as awareness of sun damage and its effect on skin aging and our health grows. We have 6 suncare products for you to try:

Members’ Top Picks
Neutrogena's Ultra Sheer Water-Light Daily Face Sunscreen SPF45 ($15.69 CAD) is a ChickAdvisor reader favourite because, although its primary purpose is to protect as a sunscreen, it also doubles...

We’ve been highlighting many of Summer 2010’s hottest sunglasses trends, and now it’s time to take a look at what trends are dominating the realm of prescription eyewear.

Glitz 'n Glam
This is jewelled frames taken to the next level with the flower detail attached at the temples, as seen from Versace ($185).

Down to Earth
Neutral tones like this DKNY tortoise pair ($95) are all the rage....

Are you on a quest for youthful looking skin? We’ve got our top picks plus the newest products about to hit the market.

Keeping it Natural
The Body Shop Nutriganics Smoothing Serum ($24) is a non-greasy, organic formula designed to give you noticeably softer skin.

Mad Hippie’s Repair Butter ($25): from the natural skin care company, their repair butter is reputed to effectively reduce the...

“Spring Blossom" by DKNY and “Frazier” by Sferra

“Dream Stripe” by Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams and Doyle Stripe Organic Cotton by Pottery Barn

B.Smith Colton Bed...

We’ve all had our battles with blemishes and gone through dozens of products to get banish them. We count down ChickAdvisor’s top rated anti-acne treatments:

#5 Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash ($5)

This cleanser is a steal at only $5 and perfect for people with smaller blemishes, rather than those with severe acne.

#4 The Body Shop Tea-tree Oil Blemish Fade Night Lotion ($18)

This face lotion is a...

A diamond is forever, but the setting styles are ever-changing. We check out the most popular trends currently taking on the Engagement Ring market:

Coloured Gems
Although diamonds do come in a few colours like this canary diamond, don’t be afraid to stray towards a different gem. Everything from pink sapphire to green amethyst is hot right now.

We Like: Carats Diamond Direct, $1130

Eternity Rings