Face

Freezing temperatures, bitter winds, snow, sleet, and random blasts of hot air. No wonder winter skin is so temperamental — it’s put through some harsh conditions for months at a time! When the weather outside is frightful, there is no need for our skin to be, which is why we’re giving you the skinny on the best ways to treat your derm — from head to toe.

While sunscreen, a balanced diet, and plenty of water are musts for beautiful skin, what we do to our derm during the day is nothing compared to the importance of how we treat it at night. Sure, eight hours of sleep (or more) is ideal for a rested look, but so is a good night cream, especially in these winter months. And for nights when sleep is scarce, there’s no greater ally in the anti-aging fight — all while catching your precious zzz’s.

Makeup trends and cult products come and go — anyone remember the Chanel Vamp nail polish craze or the frenzy over Clinique’s Almost Lipstick in Black Honey? Still, it looks like mineral makeup mania is here to stay. Once focused around the face, mineral powders and accompanying brushes could be found in many a makeup bag. Now, the mineral focus has expanded to

Just as we are influenced by Madonna, we can’t forget that her style icons are some of the most glamorous women to grace the silver screen: Jean Harlow, Grace Kelly, and, of course, Marilyn Monroe. These days, we have to get our Elizabeth Taylor fix via Netflix, but the return of Old Hollywood beauty is here for the taking.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time to recognize the importance of prevention and support those living with this disease – until we find a cure

Olivia Chantecaille is no stranger to the beauty industry. As Creative Director of Chantecaille, a luxury skincare and cosmetics company known for using natural botanicals and its dedication to nature, both as a inspiration and involvement in environmental causes, Olivia has been immersed in the world of beauty since a very young age, no doubt in part to her mother, Sylvie, the company’s creator. We caught up with Olivia and asked about her inspirations, beauty secrets, and must-have products.

When it comes to makeup application the secret is not only the right makeup, (though that is pretty important), but the right tools. Think about it: would a carpenter bang a nail with an old, wimpy hammer? To that point, assembling the right tool kit will lay down the foundation to the right look, time and again…Read More

Much like a painter needs multiple colours to shape a work of art, we often need more than one shade of makeup to nail down a look, be it creating a smoky eye, hiding under-eye bags or playing up a pout. Which is why palettes are so wonderful, not to mention economical. Read more >>

Spa treatments are quite the luxury these days but at-home pampering is a no-brainer, provided you know your skin type and its problems. (And, of course, those rare lucky types with non-problematic skin can benefit from a little TLC). Read more

Anyone who’s had to deal with acne past their teenage years take heed: you are not alone!