Hi, I’m Marika, the brains behind Beat Around the Blush!

I’m a 20 something-year-old living in Québec, Canada. I was born and raised in Montreal, a very diverse city that has broadened my horizons and introduced me to so many fabulous things: makeup, cultures, languages, food, LGBTQ activism, feminism, and so much more. I am a deeply passionate human being, I’m sure you can already tell that!

If I were to publish a book, this would probably be written on the back cover:

“Marika, a makeup-obsessed crazy cat lady has always loved to write. She LOVES giving advice even when you don’t need some. She just can’t help it!”

I have a bachelor in communication studies from Concordia University, and am certified in makeup artistry. I am also an amateur photographer and I love to write (that one’s obvious!) I write this blog in English, which is my second language, so pardon my occasional mistakes! Et bien sûr, n’hésitez pas à m’écrire en français!

Blogging is a way for me to combine my interests in beauty, photography, food, writing and mental health, and it is the perfect medium for me to share my thoughts, advice and expertise. I have been blogging for 6 years now, and more professionally since November 2017 when I launched Beat Around the Blush. Like the name implies, this blog is a place where we chat about makeup, but other topics are covered too.

I hope you will learn a thing or two, relate to a couple of experiences and most of all, enjoy your visit here!

Stay a while if you wish! You can also find me on Instagram for some pretty pics and witty captions (I try)!

-xox- Marika