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I want a light, summery fragrance to transport me somewhere exotic this weekend. Which is your current favourite? Even if you live in a concrete jungle, one spray of L’Occitane‘s Verveine Soleil eau de parfum ($55, at L’Occitane locations) will immediately surround you with sunshine and wildflowers. Spray it on your skin for a hint […]

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How can I get big, beautiful curls without heat-styling damage? Your hair has suffered enough from years of flat-ironing and hot-rolling, so we recommend drying from the inside with Conair‘s Volume Series Hot Air Volumizer ($31, at mass retailers). It functions like a brush and a blow-dryer combined by separating hair into tiny sections before […]

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Is there a trick to achieving the no-makeup look with… makeup? Looking natural is all about selecting products with pigments and textures that blend perfectly into your skin with a hint of enhancement. Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired by Carmindy ($11, at drugstores) features products that work according to your skin’s needs. Darkened eyelids? No […]

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I’m on the hunt for a present for a beauty buff that seems to have everything. Got any suggestions? Surprise her with products that are brand-spankin’ new to Canada, like Aesop, a famed and very covetable hair and skin care line from Australia. Consider giving your pal the Jet Set Kit ($39, beautyphica.com)—it’s a collection […]

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How can I aid my damaged skin after too much sun at the cottage? If you’re suffering from pink shoulders and terrible tan lines, you owe your skin tons of hydration and something soothing as an apology for your lack of SPF protection. Weleda‘s Sea Buckthorn Body Oil ($28, weleda.ca) has loads of vitamins and […]

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What’s my best bet for a hydrating body cream that has the anti-aging properties of a face cream? Thank British brand Boots No7 for making its recent transatlantic trip to Canadian drugstores, because their Protect + Perfect Intense Body Serum ($29, at Shopper’s Drug Mart) does an insanely good job at making bodies look brilliant […]

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How can I get California-girl beach hair? Fret not, it’s totally possible. Just spritz Marc Anthony’s Dream Waves Beach Spray ($12, at Shopper’s Drug Mart and Pharmaprix) onto damp hair. It curls and texturizes your hair to make you look like you’ve spent the last month in Cuba, and hydrolyzed silk and provitamin B5 keep […]

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In our DIY Nails series, we take the average manicure to the next level by including an element of nail art. Last time around, we taught you how to replicate the nude-and-neon look from the Spring 2011 Prabal Gurung show. In today’s episode, we’re teaching you how to perfect the empty-moon nail. Trust us, it’s […]

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I love summer’s trendy, bright makeup, but wearing it on my lips is too bold for work. Got any other bright ideas? Yep. Shift the light onto your eyes with Lise Watier’s 24 HRS GLAM MASCARA ($21, at Lise Watier counters) in “Violet,” “Bleu” or “Vert.” Wearing coloured mascara is so old it’s new again, […]

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My skin tends to get red and blotchy by the end of the day. How can I get it looking fresh before heading to après-work functions? Relax upset skin by spraying The Body Shop’s new Vitamin E Energizing Spritz ($18, at The Body Shop) over your face. It contains aloe vera, to soothe redness and […]

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Is there any way to stay frizz-free after taking a dip? No need to cut down on late-night dips when you can manage frizz with John Frieda Touch-Up Flyaway Tamer ($15, at drugstores). Pop the mascara-like wand into your purse to tidy unkempt strands. Its main ingredient, Inca Inchi Oil, will smooth your ballerina bun […]

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I love the look of false lashes but I hate the effort associated with them. Is there a way to get the look without the work? Maybelline’s Volum’ Express FALSIES FLARED MASCARA ($9, at drugstores) makes your natural lashes look as big as possible, which, of course, is key. The spoon-shaped brush and flexi-formula transform […]

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