Author: Jessica Moy

DIY EGG WHITE FACE MASK

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Remove blackheads with this peel-off mask containing ingredients found right at home! Blackheads are dark spots found on your skin that form when skin produces sebum. Sebum is a natural lubricant for your skin and hair to prevent both from drying out. If you have naturally oily skin, you typically have larger pores, so when sebum moves up to the surface of your skin, air enters. Sebum contains melanin, which turns dark when exposed to open air, aka your blackhead. Blackheads are NOT dirt and scrubbing does NOT remove them. What does? You can try pore strips for your nose, but some of us (like myself) have blackheads on our cheeks and forehead. When I tried this egg white mask, it was a total game changer on the overall complexion and feel of my skin. This egg white mask will help reduce sebum and tighten pores, which will also help with the elasticity of your skin and slow down the wrinkle process. I also like to squirt a bit of lemon juice in the mix …

THE BODY SHOP: SATSUMA FESTIVE PICKS

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What I love about gifting bath products is that we all bathe (at least I hope so) which means everyone can appreciate a good-smelling, bath-related gift. The Body Shop has come out with their festive picks again for the holiday season and I am all over it. These pretty products come pre-packaged in a nice festive box so essentially, just put a bow on it and call it a day (all about that easy route). If you know someone who has a hard time opening their eyes in the morning or falls asleep while eating their breakfast, you need to introduce them to satsuma. Did you know that the reason we typically drink orange juice in the AM is because the odour of citrus ignites our brain to make us feel more energized and refreshed? The more you know.. That is exactly what the scent of satsuma does, it’s the alternative to coffee. 😉 Festive box contains: – Satsuma Shower Gel 250 ml – Satsuma Body Butter 50 ml – Satsuma Body Polish 75 ml (my personal fav, …

MY FIRST HALF-MARATHON!

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I realize my half-marathon was almost one month ago and I haven’t said a peep about it on my blog. I’M SO SORRY! October and November have been incredibly hectic and for an entire month I’ve been trying to figure out a routine since there were a lot of changes that went on. Needless to say. I’M BACK! For those of you who follow my on Instagram, you know I successfully completed my very first Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half-Marathon in 2hrs and 14min. 🙂 I wasn’t so much nervous before the race, more anxious to get going. I remember the first couple kilometers I had a constant smile on my face, which may have looked incredibly creepy now that I think about it. I felt happy to be doing something for the first time and to know that this was a challenge I signed myself up for, not knowing what to expect. Looking around at the start of the race, I appreciated the pretty Toronto scenery, the athletes who were all there to complete a common goal, supporters who froze their …

CONDE NAST’S YOUNGEST EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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Fan girl moment. Had to share this video by Forbes who interviewed my idol Eva Chen. She speaks the truth of what it’s REALLY like to work in the fashion and magazine industry. Couldn’t have put it better myself. “There are aspects of it that are more glamorous that comes in bursts, they’re like exclamation points when the rest of the sentence is pretty much what you expect.”

SIGNS YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO BE A WRITER

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I read a post on Thought Catalog called, “17 Signs You Were Always Meant To Be A Writer“ and wanted to share five of my favourite points (all are soooooo true): 1. You know the pure ecstasy of filling out the last page in a journal and retiring it to the sacred area you store your other weathered-down journals. (Furthermore, you know the pure ecstasy of, then, opening the first page of a new journal and how it represents a whole new world of possibility.) 2. After a few days of not writing, you start to become irritated, frustrated, and you have this sensation of being emotionally backed-up. Once you start writing—after, presumably, procrastinating the writing for minimum two hours—you suddenly feel freer, lighter, and more at ease. 3. If someone pulls out a quote of your writing to compliment your writing skills, you fall in love with them a little bit in that moment. 4. You have never let your life be easy. You have willingly sludged through your past pain, welcomed in breakdowns, …

Early Morning Beauty Essentials For Women On The Go

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Exciting news!! I started writing for Beauty Echoes Magazine!! I feel so lucky to be able to share my voice on a creative platform and to work with a team who share similar passions and interests as mine. My co-worker Rachel was nice enough to surprise me with a clipping of the post (thaaanks girl) – hope you enjoy!! Click HERE to read the post in its entirety or if you can squint and read the below clipping..that works too.  

I’M OFFICIALLY 24 – HERE’S EVERYTHING I WANT TO ACCOMPLISH THIS YEAR

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If you remember, last year I set goals of everything I wanted to achieve at 23. This is how I did: 1. I WILL move to New York City. Williamsburg, Brooklyn preferably. …It’s actually laughable at how impossible this was yet, I still thought it was achievable. First step: Need to marry super handsome and successful American man (flexible on the handsome). 2. I WILL get my first full-time PAID job. …Couldn’t be happier or more proud. 3. I WILL eat healthier. …I started taking vitamins, cut down on alcohol consumption and learned to make delicious, nutritious meals. Pat on the back for me. 4. I WILL admit and apologize when I’m wrong. …I’m getting better. I’ll roll my eyes when apologizing, but I’m apologizing nonetheless. Take what you can get. 5. I WILL (not only) shake-hands with new people I meet, but genuinely try to get to know them. I want to ask as many people who influence me to give me a list of their favourite books, songs and movies so I can introduce myself to new …

Tips to avoid becoming stressed or overwhelmed

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Here’s the latest blog post I wrote for Lotus Leaf Style! 🙂 When deadlines and due dates are prominent in your work schedule, you rarely have time for yourself. The thrill of a busy office can keep you on your toes, but let’s take a moment to look at the state of your chipped nails and how the only new bags you’re carrying, are the ones under your eyes. #HotMess Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or high levels of anxiety when it comes to deadlines or stressing whether you’re even doing a good job. You have high expectations of yourself and your work, but if you want to be more productive, you need to be selfish, take yourself away for a moment and concentrate on you! Here are a few tips that can help you de-stress in times in need: 1) Learn to say “NO!” As I previously mentioned, being selfish can be one of the best things you can do for yourself. Whether your neighbour is asking to help paint their garage this weekend or your demanding boyfriend/girlfriend …

September 2014 Favourites

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One. Bath & Body Works Country Chic Shower Gel, $12.50 I’m not too picky when it comes to shower gels, they just need to lather well, clean my body and leave my skin smelling hella-amazing. This one from B&B has been a favourite this month and it smells like a mix of lemon, raspberry and amber wood. I approve. Two. G.R.L – Vacation We all know I’m a lover of all-girl pop groups. It’s a guilty pleasure. The song “Vacation” by G.R.L has been on repeat throughout the month of September. It’s a good song to get you dancing in the morning. Three. Stila Stay All Day 10-in-1 HD Beauty Balm, $38 You’re technically supposed to apply this balm underneath foundation, but I simply wear it on its own. It’s tinted, lightweight and it doesn’t look or feel like you’re wearing anything at all. Great to slab on every morning for a nice light coverage, although I’d recommend a light foundation or concealer overtop if you need more coverage. Four. Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson A classic read. I …