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After this winter, my coloured hair is dying for hydration. What should I do to get it back to its usual soft, shiny state? Winter weather does a number on all hair types, but consider the negative impact more substantial if your hair is chemically treated. If your coloured hair is dried out beyond recognition, […]

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How can I diminish the appearance of my stretch marks? Body products are following in the footsteps of skincare in many ways, incorporating more and more active ingredients into formulations for major results. Prime example: Hand Chemistry Retin-Oil ($20, handchemistry.com), which is a multivitamin-enriched dry body oil that also contains a retinoid complex to help […]

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I’m going to a sunny spot for vacation. Is there any way around reapplying sunscreen after taking a dip in the water? A loophole to get out of reapplying would be grand, wouldn’t it? While science isn’t quite there yet, Shiseido has made leaps and bounds with its newest sunscreen formula, Wetforce Ultimate Sun Protection […]

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I’m packing a carry-on bag for my next trip and don’t want to have too many liquids. What can I cut back on? Packing a carry-on means every bit of space is considered precious real estate, but that doesn’t mean you need to compromise as much as you’d think. Deciding what you put in your […]

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I wear a lot of long-wearing makeup formulas, so what’s the best way to get them all off? If long-wear makeup is your thing, then using an oil-based cleanser should also be in your daily routine. Regular gel or foaming cleansers may not fully remove your makeup and those cosmetic remnants can cause breakouts galore, […]

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What sort of ingredients should I look for in a lip balm? Oils and butters of all kinds should steer you in the right direction. Even a simplistic stick balm like Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Lipair in “Mint” ($19, sephora.ca) can be loaded with everything you’d want on your lips to keep them soft, hydrated and […]

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Every week our Beauty Fix columnist takes on your questions about makeup, skincare, hair and more. Have a beauty question we haven’t answered? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com or ask away in the comments below. Red lips seem so high-maintenance. What can I use for a similar look without the upkeep? There’s nothing quite as timeless as red […]

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When is it appropriate to start shifting into spring makeup colours? The middle of winter seems as good as time as any to start moving forward with signs of spring, makeup shades included! When you’re ready to ditch your neutrals, reds or merlot-inspired shades, pick up MAC Viva Glam Miley Lipstick ($19, maccosmetics.com). A brief […]

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Is a sleep mask really that different from my usual daytime moisturizer? Most definitely! Sleep masks, a fairly new product trend in the beauty realm, are designed to work in tandem with your skin’s natural renewal and repair cycle, which primarily comes into play while you’re asleep. A sleep mask, like Garnier Ultra-Lift Miracle Sleeping […]

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I have a deep skin tone and find concealing dark circles just results in an ashy-looking undereye area. What am I doing wrong? We’ve always been taught to use a concealer that’s a shade or two lighter than our skin tone to conceal the undereye area. This is usually in order to brighten a dark […]

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How do I attain a natural flush without overdoing it? Naturally flushed skin is highly variable across the board depending on your skin tone, so direct your attention to neutral blush with a hint of colour to achieve such a finish. Chanel’s latest cheek must-have, Jardin de Chanel Camélia Rosé Blush ($50, at Chanel counters) […]

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Every week our Beauty Fix columnist takes on your questions about makeup, skincare, hair and more. Have a beauty question we haven’t answered? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com or ask away in the comments below. How can I liven up my usual eyeliner look for the holidays? Whether it’s a family occasion or you’re heading out to share […]

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