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I once enjoyed a memorable facial at a lovely spa in Toronto. The facialist applied a well-perfumed procession of cleansers, oils, serums, gommages and masks—all of which, I was told, in tones as soft and comforting as a fluffy white robe, would prove both calming and vitalizing. The hour-long treatment was delightful in the way […]

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Consider this your skin science class 101. No matter how much you educate yourself and read labels, chances are you’re not entirely sure what you’re slathering onto your skin every day. In between those unpronounceable ingredient lists, skin sensitivities, and new “It” ingredients, skincare has a way of radiating an air of hopeless allure. While […]

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Earlier this year, like a chill parent who suddenly takes on the role of bad cop, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission issued warnings about sponsored content on Instagram needing to be clearly labelled as an #ad or #spon. The concept is simple: Influencers, bloggers and celebrities who are paid to promote a product or service […]

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In her 1994 hit “Insensitive,” Canadian singer Jann Arden laments being on the receiving end of a cruel breakup. “How do you numb your skin, after the warmest touch?” she asks, searching for ways to avoid getting burned in her next romantic relationship. As sappy as it is real, the song is a poetic reminder […]

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Your caffeine addiction just got even more delicious. Along with the incessant urge to sip gallons of morning glory, we’ve discovered bigger and more beautiful things that a cup of joe can do. We’re here to advise upping your love for coffee by, well, slathering it on your skin. Turns out, caffeine in beauty products […]

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While visiting Austin, Texas, recently, I spotted a beauty brand I hadn’t seen before, called Stop the Water While Using Me! The German body-care line, which includes everything from shampoo to toothpaste, wears the heart of its mission—to conserve a non-renewable resource—on its recyclable sleeve. Its name cheekily calls out one of the First World’s […]

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Nobody’s perfect, but models come pretty close to physical perfection. Hoping to learn just how they get that way, we asked three models for their skincare secrets. Like everyone else, each of them had a range of differing concerns when it came to their skin. Fortunately, they also had a range of solutions.  Here are their top tips as well […]

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Are the days of fortune cookies and mints after a meal coming to an end? (We hope not.) In the ultra popular Reddit board, SkincareAddiction, user bugrug posted a photo featuring three sheet masks that a waiter at Chez Maxim Oriental in Montreal brought over at the end of the meal. “Idk if it’s because […]

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In a world obsessed with clean beauty, exfoliation really delivers, scrubbing away dirt and debris from pores and polishing the surface of skin to a shine. But lately the ritual has become somewhat controversial. Last December, two women filed a $5 million class action lawsuit against Unilever, the company behind the bestselling St. Ives Apricot […]

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Do you need another step in your skincare regimen? Probably not. If you’ve been following our advice, you’re probably well on your way to adopting a Korean beauty-influenced 10-step routine. That’s why we’re not saying you should add another step; we’re simply suggesting that you replace your current toner with witch hazel, especially if your […]

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In beauty circles, bigger isn’t always better. Case in point: Buyers from mega-retailers like Sephora, Urban Outfitters, Costco and Amazon now scour gatherings like the Indie Beauty Expo (IBE) for the next buzzy brand. “Indie brands hold about 5 per cent of the market, but they’re growing at 20 per cent and capturing the growth […]

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The first thing I do when I wake up is check my phone for texts—just in case I suddenly got popular overnight. Then I scroll through the day’s headlines and my Insta feed. Next, I peruse Apple Music to find the perfect soundtrack to my morning routine before tapping up an Uber to take me […]

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