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Robert Pattinson is not trying to be a fashion figure (emphasis on trying). And yet his outfit choices continue to make headlines, whether it’s the oversized suits he wore to promote The Batman or when he paired leather and red velvet to the 2005 premiere of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The teen hearthrob turned […]

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See our favourite multitasking beauty products »

Summer calls for effortless beauty, and this next rising trend’s products offer just that—and more. We’re talking beauty with benefits guaranteed to make your routine as low-key as the season should be. Proving less can be more, these space-saving, multitasking beauty products work twice as hard so you don’t have to. To show you the two-for-one ways, we found an eye shadow palette that also functions as a range of lip stains and an all-natural wonder product that you can use to condition skin, nails, and even hair.  We’ve rounded up seven of the best double duty beauties that pull their weight, and then some. If one thing is clear, it’s that we call them beauty heroes for a reason.

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.

How can I make sure my facial flush lasts when I’m poolside or beachside?
Making makeup last in heat is a challenge every summer. Making makeup last in situation involving heat and water definitely calls for heavy artillery. When water gets involved, definitely opt for more sweat- and water-resistant products, like Cargo Swimmables Blush in “Bali” ($29, murale.ca). This formula will stay in place come high humidity or splashes of water due to silicone-coated powder that adheres to skin better, which means you’ll look glowing and radiant. This soft pink shade in particular is very natural looking and provides such an effortless flush, making it a blush you’ll be reaching for all summer and well into the fall.

See how to match your lipstick and blush »

Blush and lipstick are meant to live in harmony. Both products are intended to create a look of flushed, healthy beauty, and used together, they can brighten your appearance on even the dreariest days. But how do you match your lipstick and blush? To get the best results, it’s important to choose colours that complement and don’t clash with each other. But with never-ending choices, finding the right pair can be a challenge.

To coincide with FASHION’s 35th anniversary we’re taking a look back at some Canadian beauty trailblazers that have made waves throughout the country and abroad over the past 35 years. Brands such as M.A.C, Ojon, Moroccanoil and Cargo may have started small, but are now recognized around the globe and have been providing consumers with makeup products and tips for decades. Talent-wise, from Kristjan Hayden to Grace Lee to Greg Wencel (and more!), Canadian-born hairstylists and makeup artists have left their mark on top brands and stars—including Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Laurent, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gisele and Kristen Stewart. And the ever-growing green beauty industry is yet another area that Canadians excel at: brands like RMS Beauty, Consonant and Bite Beauty & Sula are getting noticed for their eco-friendly and all-natural approach.

See all the beauty trailblazers »

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The temperatures are kicking into high gear right about now, spelling out trouble for our beauty, skin and hair upkeep. Melting eyeliner, filmy skin, limp strands—as much as we love summer, it can definitely do a number on our looks. But with a long weekend on the horizon, the odds of hiding inside during a hot day are slim to none. Our advice: don’t fight it! Instead of sticking to your tried-and-true makeup routine (likely created during cooler times) break out new formulas and looks that work with the heat. Read on to discover a few of our favourite finds that will help you look like a beach bombshell and not a melting mess.

It’s no sweat! Check out our 10 picks »

I wear dark navy eyeliner and lots of mascara, but I can’t get it to stay put. How can I prevent my mascara from smudging below my eyes?
Ah, yes, this is an age-old problem also referred to as “raccoon eyes.” The solution is in the preparation of the skin surrounding your eyes, and using mascara that’s as close to certifiably “smudge-proof” as possible.

I was out too late last night. How can I hide my dark circles before heading into a meeting?
Cargo Cosmetics’ Jet Lag concealer ($32, cargocosmetics.com) will mask your debauchery, but the extra-hard-working peptides and flavonoids in the formula will reinforce the thin skin around your tired eyes, so you can skip sleep and arrive at work looking effortlessly fresh.

In need of an afternoon beauty pick-me-up? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com.

We loved all the candy pastel eyeshadows on the Spring 2010 runways so we’re happy to say that we’ve got 10 of these “Toronto” eyeshadow palettes–filled with shimmery blue shades–to give away from Cargo Cosmetics (cargocosmetics.com). Also included in the prize pack is a tube of Cargo’s Lash Activator growth-boosting mascara. Enter here for your […]

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Technology and I have not always had an easy relationship. (Our Facebook status would most definitely read, “It’s complicated.”) Sure, I’m grateful for modern medicine and air travel, but what about the night my laptop crashed mere hours before my essay on women in 19th century British poetry was due? I knew then that we were entering a rough patch.