Chelsea Gillis | UPALA Events & Design

Let’s just start by saying I wasn’t a Sephora girl until my late 20s. I was perfectly happy with my Drugstore skin care and make-up routine. But one day, my skin started to change which I guess comes with age.. and I realized I needed to change something because my skin was NOT happy with me. I struggled with acne and dry skin, I was taking supplements and vitamins, taking tests through the naturopath, doing IPLs and Microneedling. None of that seemed to work, until I found the perfect combo of morning/night skincare and what I put on my face throughout the day. Now, I don’t think one person needs a 500 step routine, so I’ll be honest and give you my recommendations for my minimal routine and products that worked best for me! I’ve never had clearer skin and my makeup lasts all day long.

I love the sunshine, and I love a golden tan—because let’s be honest, everyone looks better with a tan. But most importantly, I believe in enjoying the sun safely. This collection is filled with my go-to products that let me spend hours outdoors while protecting and caring for my skin. From sunscreens and tanning oils to after-sun care and gradual bronzers, these are my essentials for soaking up the rays without the burn. Building up a healthy, gradual tan before holidays is key—not only does it help you glow sooner, but it also makes your skin less likely to burn once you’re out in the stronger sun. If you love the sun as much as I do, these products will help you enjoy it responsibly while keeping your skin looking (and feeling) amazing. ☀️

CONGRATS on your engagement! I’ve curated your one stop shop if you’re looking for some guidance while putting together your Bridal party proposal gifts! I’m getting married next year and here are a few things I’m looking at getting for my squad when I ask them to be my Bridesmaids and MOH! 💍 hopefully one less thing to worry about when you’re busy planning your wedding.

My client really loved Winnie the Pooh as a kid, and we decided to throw her Baby Shower with that theme. She didn’t want it too cheesy or overpowering of Winnie the Pooh, so we made it a Happy medium. This is a list of some of my favourites that I found on Amazon to help make her Party super special!

I’ve tried a mass collection of perfumes so you don’t have to. These are my top perfumes that I have in my bathroom for the girls who love a floral scent. This collection includes older scents and newer scents on the market. A lot of the oldies are a goodie too!

I’ve spent my whole life looking for the right products to help me have a full restful sleep throughout the night being a light and hot sleeper. This list has my absolute favourites that help me wake up refreshed. It’s honestly hard to get out of bed, it’s that good. I really don’t mess around when it comes to my sleep, as you can tell.

If you know me, which you probably don’t, I LOVE my bath time. I have an hour-hour and a half bath at-least 2 nights a week, since I don’t have kids yet. I’m also super hard on my body throughout the day when I’m playing soccer. I pride myself on my self-care game and this is a list of all the products I use to have the ULTIMATE self-care night to myself. Bath night is like a get-away oasis, quiet time in a loud house of Velcro dogs.