A myriad of dark spot treatments hit the market this spring, and although the skincare industry cycles through trends just like any other, I think this product push is especially pertinent. I have struggled with hyperpigmentation (also known as dark spots or sun spots) for years and despite many attempts to battle the discolouration and augmenting my SPF to near triple digits, the sun still seems to be doing a number on my skin.

Blue eye makeup has been slowly creeping in as a beauty trend over the last few seasons, but as a child of the '80s - when the look was tragically worn with electric vigour - I tried to ignore its return. Thanks to Karl Lagerfeld, however, I must now face the teal.

When the warmer months come around, the last thing you want is to wear a face full of heavy foundation. BB creams are a great alternative as they offer lighter wear, but buildable coverage. But with so many on the market right now, it can be a bit daunting to find the best products out there.

So, a few of the editors at MSN.ca decided to test drive some drugstore BB creams. 

Here are our findings:

Just like you have a different wardrobe of clothing for fall/winter and spring/summer, you should have separate wardrobes for each season when it comes to your skincare products. 

And with the weather finally getting warmer (is it just me, or did that seem like one of the longest winters ever?), it's time to transition into your spring skincare routine. 

"Our skin condition is different from winter to summer," explains Amy Chen, Scientific Communication and Training Leader of SkinCeuticals. "In the winter our skin tends to be drier, and in the summer our face tends to produce more sebum [that oily substance that helps prevent our hair and skin from drying out]. Therefore, it is important to use proper skincare to adapt to different skin conditions." 

Not too sure how to build your spring skincare wardrobe? Here are some staples:

I've never been a big fan of lip gloss. The sticky texture floats pigment around unevenly and takes strands of hair hostage in random gusts of wind. For me, matte lipstick has always been the go-to. It stays in place all day and never fails to provide a rich saturated finish. This time of year, however, that matte dryness doesn't seem to suit, so I start looking for an alternative and did I ever hit the jackpot with the new NARS Satin Lip Pencil.

Rowenta Beauty Versa Style

We women tend to always want what we don't have -- especially when it comes to hair. While I long for big, voluminous curls, my curly-haired friends envy my pin-straight locks. 

And though we can't exactly change our hair permanently, we can manipulate it with styling tools. The only problem? It can get costly to invest in, especially when we require different tools for different hairstyles. 

That's where Rowenta Beauty's Versa Style comes in handy. This all-in-one styling tool allows you to create several different hair looks; from sleek and straight, to big bouncy curls and everything in between. 

Essie Lead Nail Artist, Rita Remark

Rita Remark certainly had her (perfectly manicured) hands full at World MasterCard Fashion Week. As the lead nail artist for Essie Canada, the Toronto native was responsible for creating nail looks for eight shows, including Chloe comme Parris, Pink Tartan and MIZ by Izzy Camilleri.

We caught up with Remark backstage at the tents to chat about her creative process and the nail trends we should expect for fall.  

Anti-aging hair products...sounds like a marketing scam, right? 

Wrong. Though signs of aging are visible when it comes to our skin, it's not so obvious when it comes to our hair. But as we age, our hair becomes thinner, more brittle and loses its natural suppleness. 

My skin has been very unhappy lately, so I've been looking for new solutions to cheer it up. With the regular wash, moisturize, and exfoliate routine coming up short, I decided to venture into unchartered territories: masks. And what I found was one very happy complexion.

I spoke to P1M.ca makeup artist and all-around beauty guru Diana Carreiro and was quick to see why masks have so much to offer. Plus, she taught me about a new budget-friendly favourite: the Aspirin mask!  

What are the benefits to using a mask?
A mask can help treat all types of skin conditions like aging, dry, oily and dull skin. It can exfoliate, hydrate, and help reverse the signs of aging, or simply provide a healthy dose of vitamins, leaving your skin silky smooth and glowing.

I recently started filling in my brows for special occasions, which then translated into evenings, which then turned into a daily must. Why? Because once I saw the benefit of shaping my brows into bolder, more intentional lines, I started to see the dramatic lift to my face overall. Furthermore, strong brows are one of the biggest beauty trends for spring.