Chatelaine: 100 Best Beauty Buys

As a blogger, I know exactly what goes into testing a product.

It can take weeks or months to test/review a item, especially if you are doing it alone.

Thankfully the wonderful experts at Chatelaine have narrowed down their 100 best beauty buys.

After hours of testing hundreds of samples, the Chatelaine team of experts, including Beauty and Fashion Editor Catherine Franklin, narrowed it down: only the best of the best make it into the annual Beauty 100. From eco-chic, nicely priced and splurge-worthy makeup to the best sunscreens, anti-aging products and intensive hair repair, the Beauty 100 guide does the legwork for Canadian women, showing them how to get the most out of their beauty budget and choose the products that are just right for them.

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to go to their 100 Best Beauty Buys event

and check out some of their picks up close and personal.

It was awesome to see some of my favorite brands that I've tried and used on the list.

I even seen some products which I'm now itching to get my hands on.

Thankfully, Chatelaine has provided me with some of the 100 Best Beauty Buys to try out.

I didn't get to photograph them all but check out some new products I'm excited to try.

*All commentary on the items are from Chatelaine*