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For all the beauty lovers out there who consider makeup an art – you might be finding face masks are removing half the canvas or removing any makeup we put on. However, that doesn’t need to be the case. While your lipsticks and highlighters may be collecting dust, there are lots of opportunities to get creative with your lids and lashes! Tracy Peart is here now with some wow-worthy eye makeup ideas to wear with your face mask.

 

Look #1: Fish tail eyeliner

• Get a blue eyeliner and draw the bottom liner, starting halfway on the eye and wing it upwards at the end
• On the top line, start halfway on the eye, and at the end angle the end of the line downwards. Creating a criss-cross or fishtail at the end corner of the eye
• Apply lashes 

 

Look #2: Pastel perfection

• On the inner part of the lid, apply a pink and make sure it stops halfway on the eye
• Starting halfway on the eye, apply a green and concentrate it on the outer corner of the eye
• Splitting the eye in half, evenly with each colour
• Apply eyeliner
• Apply lashes

  Look #3: True Blue

• Apply blue eyeshadow to entire lid
• Add sparkle over blue base
• Add definition to the look with eyeliner
• Add extra glam with a set of false lashes

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[bc_video video_id="6176255378001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] This is for the skincare newbie - or those who are using products in their routine, but don't know why! Bahar Niramwalla shares 4 ingredients to incorporate into your daily skincare regimen.

Vitamin A/Retinoids

Antioxidant: Encourages collagen production and skin renewal. They help battle fine lines & wrinkles, uneven skin tone and acne. It's basically a superstar skincare ingredient. Names to look for: Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Retinaldehyde Best found: Serums, oils and moisturizers all of which have varying strengths When to use it: ideal for nighttime use but you can use this in the day, just pick either-or, not both! And ALWAYS remember to wear a sunscreen when using a Retinoid. New to this ingredient? Choose a low percentage Retinoid to ease into your routine and try using it every other day to start! It's best to apply this to a cleansed, dried skin. Then wait for 15 minutes before applying your next product such as lotion or moisturizer.

Vitamin B3/Niacinamide

Antioxidant: Helps in cell renewal and helps combat free radical damage to the skin. It can improve the skin's barrier function, uneven skin tone, fine lines & wrinkles and reduce redness in the skin Names to look for: Niacinamide, Niacin, Nicotinic Acid Best found in: cleansers, toners, serums, moisturizers When to use it: ideal for both day and night use Niacinamide works well with other ingredients in your routine, like peptides, acids and other antioxidants!

Vitamin C/Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant: Helps aid in collagen production and can help tackle multiple skin concerns, like brightening an uneven skin tone and soften fine lines & wrinkles. Names to look for: Ascorbic Acid, L-ascorbic Acid, Ascorbate Best found: serums, moisturizers When to use it: Ideal for both day and night use

Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant: found naturally in the body, it can bind up to 1000 times its own weight in water. It can be skin soothing, healing and, obviously, hydrating. Names to look for: Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronan, Hyaluronate Sodium Best found in: facial mists, masks, essences, serums, moisturizers When to use it: ideal for both day and night use, in multiple products

Fashion expert Tracy Peart shows you how to step out of isolation and step into fashion. Here are 5 plus size fashion looks to ease out of months at home and dress up for more than just taking out the garbage! [rdm-gallery id='402' slug='5-plus-size-summer-looks']

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Dr. Joey Shulman shows us which foods are best to make sure your energy stays flowing all day long!

1. Blueberries Blueberries have a low glycemic index rating and do not cause a blood sugar spike or fall.  They are also naturally sweet helping to curb any sugar craving. They're a great addition to a morning smoothie or even an afternoon yogurt parfait.
2. Apples and apple sauce Apples are very high in fibre and can help sustain your mid-day hunger. They're great at any time of the day to make sure you never crash!
3. Spinach Spinach is an excellent source of iron which is a key component in energy production. Eat this highly nutritious leafy green to avoid the afternoon energy slump! It can be easily incorporated into a smoothie or a salad for that extra kick.
4. Salmon Did you know your brain was made up of 60% fat? You need “good fat” to reduce inflammation, lose weight and keep energy up. Good news, salmon is filled with omega 3 fat and in fact, a 4-ounce serving of salmon contains 2 grams of omega 3. You can incorporate smoked salmon into your breakfast or enjoy a salmon fillet for dinner.
5. Almonds Almonds are filled with heart-healthy fat, protein and fibre. They also contain B vitamins which are great for energy and for helping with nervous system regulation. Toss some into your morning smoothie or yogurt or even your salad at lunchtime.
6. Hard-boiled eggs Hungry but not looking to crash just yet? Opt-in for a hard-boiled egg. Each hard-boiled egg contains 6 grams of protein and is also calorie-light and full of B vitamins, zinc and calcium. A sliced apple and hard-boiled egg are the perfect afternoon snack to avoid the 3 pm slump.
7. Green tea Tired of coffee? Green tea contains EGCG and l-theanine. L-theanine helps to keep you both calm and alert at the same times avoiding those coffee jitters you can sometimes get.

Here are different recipes to incorporate these foods into your diet! [rdm-gallery id='401' slug='energy-inducing-food-recipes']