Makeup has come a long way over the years. The reputation that makeup is bad for your skin is changing as products advance with new, innovative technology. More brands are infusing skin-loving ingredients into their products in order to provide the cosmetic function of makeup while also serving the benefits of skincare. A makeup-skincare hybrid, if you will. Essentially, it’s makeup products that include ingredients traditionally found in skincare products, like hyaluronic acid, SPF, and various antioxidants. Whether you’re on the hunt for a concealer that will simultaneously cover and treat blemishes, or a lipstick that doubles as a hydrating serum – we’ve rounded up 8 makeup products that double as skincare.
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We can’t believe September is about to come to an end, but alas, here we are. September always feels like a month of new beginnings, even in the world of fashion and beauty. There were so many new launches to explore this month! With a busy month of shopping and trying new things, there were some inevitable stand-outs that we have to share with you in good conscience. From fresh fall fashion finds to beauty products that have made it into our everyday routines, we’ve compiled a list of our absolute favourites from the month of September.
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When shopping for essentials at the drugstore, it’s practically mandatory to pick up a treat for yourself, too. And we’re not talking chocolate bars here. The beauty section is our version of Candyland, and there’s no shortage of products to indulge in.
There is so much newness hitting the beauty shelves at Shoppers Drug Mart right now, and it’s all oh-so-tempting to try. From affordable to high-end, you can shop a huge variety of beauty brands all under the same roof that you get your medicine cabinet supplies. Plus, from now until October 4th, the Shoppers Beauty+ Event is on, where you can shop more than 2,800 beauty products and earn loads of PC Optimum points on select beauty offers.
If you’re looking to upgrade your beauty stash with some new products, there’s no better time than now! Keep reading to discover some of the new makeup, skincare, and fragrance items you can shop right from your local drugstore.
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Some showers are for a quick wash, some are for a hair freshen-up, and some are reserved for everything. Dubbed as the everything shower on TikTok. Everything showers are a head-to-toe shower routine that includes all of your pampering essentials, usually done once a week (specifically on Sundays, to get the vibes just right). The secret to having the ultimate everything shower to make yourself feel super clean and rejuvenated is having a great product line-up to use before, during, and after. Our ultimate everything shower routine involves a decent amount of steps, so light a candle, get a glass of ice water, and dive in!
Rejuvenate and refresh with our ultimate everything shower guide!
Before the shower:
Before your everything shower, there are a couple of things you want to do to prep. For one, put in a scalp/hair oil prior and massage it in. The longer you can let it soak, the better! You can also lightly dry brush your body to start the exfoliating process.
During the shower:
When you step into the shower is when the real work comes in! You’re going to want to start by washing your hair. We love a double-shampoo routine. The first one is to get out the oils and grime, and the second is to ensure the hair is really cleansed. Next, put in a hair mask and let it soak while you do your body routine. The in-shower body routine involves exfoliating, shaving (if you shave), and washing (we actually like to save washing to the very end, though, to get all excess product off). Once that’s done, it’s time to rinse out your hair mask and apply a conditioner to lock it all in, then rinse.
After the shower:
After showering, throw your hair up in a towel, dry off, and put on a cozy robe. Then it’s time for skincare. It’s best to wait until you’re done showering to do skincare to wash off any product that might have gotten onto the face. Once your skincare is done, moisturize your entire body, put in a leave-in hair mask, and you’re done! At this point, you should feel absolutely rejuvenated, fresh, and ready to take on the week.
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Now that TIFF is in full swing, you may be wondering how celebrities get ready for such events! From award shows, premieres, press, movies, and so much more, celebs seem to always be on camera or in front of a crowd. Although their natural beauty is a large factor, there are also some other aspects at play when it comes to celebs getting camera-ready for a big event such as TIFF – including an array of beauty treatments!
But why should only the famous enjoy the luxury of getting a treatment to make them look and feel their best? Us normal folk deserve a celeb-worthy beauty service every once in a while, too! Whether you have an upcoming wedding, event, or simply just want to treat yourself – we’ve rounded up some of the best celeb-worthy beauty treatments to try in the city.
Get camera-ready with these celeb-worthy beauty treatments!
Microneedling @ Tight Clinic
Microneedling is known to be a popular beauty treatment amongst celebs to keep their skin in its best possible condition. The service refines the skin’s texture and overall appearance by creating micro-injuries, encouraging collagen and elastin production. Which results in the treatment of fine lines, acne scars, and skin elasticity – to name a few! Tight Clinic, the well-known influencer and celebrity-approved clinic located right here in Toronto, offers Microneedling with SkinPen® in order to provide a minimally invasive, skin-regenerating treatment with little to no downtime.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage @ Tight Clinic
It’s been said that celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Hailey Bieber, and Kim Kardashian turn to lymphatic drainage massages before events and big photoshoots, making their bodies look extra snatched. Tight Clinic offers a Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Massage that works to open lymph nodes and push water weight, toxins, and bloat out of the body, resulting in a contoured look! This service is especially great to have done a few days before a big event, like a wedding, if you want to look extra “tight.”
Hydrate + Glow Facial @ Formula Fig
If you’re looking for a facial with no downtime to ensure you’re glowing for your next event (or on any regular day), Formula Fig’s Hydrate + Glow facial is the perfect option. It uses gentle microdermabrasion (a form of advanced exfoliation), to stimulate the skin, remove dead skin cells, and create an overall more radiant look and feel. You can get this treatment and walk out looking instantly refreshed and camera-ready!
Teeth Whitening @ Schulz Beauty & Body
If you’ve ever paid attention to pretty much any celebrity’s smile, it’s pretty obvious that teeth whitening is likely in a lot of their beauty routines. This is one you can maintain at home with a product such as Crest White Strips, however, if you’re looking to really enhance the whiteness of your teeth – and fast, getting a professional to whiten your teeth is the way to go. Visit Schulz Beauty & Body to make your teeth visibly whiter in just one visit, without having to pay dentist-office pricing.
Laser Hair Removal @ Waxon
Many celebrities have gone on the record sharing that they’ve done laser hair removal, including the Kardashian-Jenners! And is it just us, or are a lot of celebrities virtually hairless on their bodies? Laser Hair Removal is the most permanent way to get rid of unwanted hair, and with the busy schedules a lot of these individuals have, who has time to wax or shave? Waxon offers laser hair removal on any and every body part you can think of. Note that for lasting results, you’ll need about 6 to 8 sessions.
Lash Lift & Tint @ Flirty Flutters Lash & Brow
Getting a lash lift & tint is one of the more affordable celeb-worthy beauty treatments out there. And as simple as it is, it can do wonders! There are a ton of different spots in Toronto to get this service done, including at Flirty Flutters Lash & Brow. Lash lifts give the lashes a perfect curl, allowing them to appear more voluminous and long. A tint darkens the colour of your lashes, making them appear more defined and noticeable. They typically last around 4 weeks and are super low maintenance.
Chemical Peel @ My Beauty Doctor
Apparently, Priyanka Chopra Jonas gives credit to chemical peels contributing to her radiant and even skin! Margot Robbie and Megan Fox are also celebs said to enjoy the service. Chemical peels use specific chemical ingredients to peel back the skin’s top layer to reveal a healthy and glowing complexion. My Beauty Doctor, located in Toronto, offers a variety of peels for various skin types, tones, and conditions to help provide the best results for each individual.
Spray Tan @ Beloved Spray Tan
It’s no secret that celebrities love a spray tan before hitting the red carpet. Even non-celebs are accustomed to getting a spray tan before a wedding, vacation, or other special occasion. They are pretty affordable, take little time, and provide dramatic results, providing an all-over body glow minus the sun damage. There are various spots throughout Toronto where you can get a great spray tan, with Beloved Spray Tan in Yorkville being a fan favourite.
Dry (Russian) Manicure
Dry manicures, otherwise known as Russian manicures, are becoming increasingly popular, especially for moments when you want your nails to look their absolute freshest. Essentially, this manicure style has a heavy focus on cuticle work and provides an overlay of gel on the natural nail. Think “your nails but better.”
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Beauty lovers and deal hunters alike, you should be pleased to hear that Amazon’s Beauty Week is in full swing! From now until September 12th, save on all kinds of beauty products, including hair tools, makeup products, skincare, and more. With hundreds of products to choose from, we’ve narrowed it down to 11 holy grail beauty buys you should snag while they’re on sale.
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Everybody keep calm; Rihanna just launched something new. And no, it’s not music.
Introducing Fenty Hair, an extension of Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, featuring 9 reparative hair care and styling products!
Joining Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, and Fenty Eau de Parfum at Sephora, this retail expansion will allow customers to shop every Fenty beauty category in person (or online), all in one place.
“I’m really excited to bring Fenty Hair to Sephora so that everyone can get in on it. Hair is one of the most fun parts of beauty – I’ve had every hair color, style, cut. I love to switch it up. But to do that, you need to make sure your hair is healthy. Fenty Hair makes your hair stronger and healthier so that any style is possible for you, too.” shared Rihanna.
Every product in the collection is made to repair, strengthen, hydrate, smooth, and protect hair.
Rihanna personally designed and tested every product alongside her team of research and development experts, chemists, and Global Stylists to ensure that Fenty Hair works for any hair type, texture, and style – staying true to Fenty’s ethos of “Beauty For All.”
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Another month has come and gone, meaning the team here at SD has had time to discover a month’s worth of new fashion and beauty favourites. As self-proclaimed shopping professionals, when an item becomes a favourite, we consider it kind of a big deal. And lucky for you – we don’t believe in gatekeeping. If you’re in the mood to do some shopping, check out our August obsessions!
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From vacuums to hair dryers, Dyson is known for creating revolutionary tech devices. Its latest launch – however, isn’t tech at all. It’s hair styling products! In true Dyson fashion, this new product line was designed with innovation at its core.
The Dyson Chitosan™ [chi-to-san] line is currently made up of a pre-styling cream, which comes in 4 options, and a post-styling serum (and their respective refills), developed to give flexible, long-lasting hold to your styling routine!
As implied in the name, the key hero ingredient in the Dyson Chitosan™ products is chitosan, a complex macromolecule, derived from oyster mushrooms.
Dyson Triodetic™ technology uses chitosan to help create flexible bonds that support hair, strand by strand. If you don’t happen to be a scientist, explained in simpler terms; “Chitosan is going to give you a much more flexible hold. It enables strands to move freely and doesn’t feel too heavy or too greasy,” says Robyn Coutts, Senior Design Manager at Dyson.
The Pre-style cream helps lock in flexible hold and prime your hair ready for styling, while the Post-style serum is designed to keep your hair styling in place while providing hydration, instant shine, and definition.
Whether you have straight or coily hair, these styling products were designed to work for anyone wanting to retain their hairstyles for longer, while maintaining a natural look and feel. Click here to find which pre-styling cream might work best for you!
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Celebrities have been launching their own brands as far back as we can remember. Perfume, in particular, comes to mind when thinking of OG celeb lines (Paris Hilton’s numerous perfume launches in the early 2000s, for example). Since then, celebrity brands have become somewhat of a trend, with countless stars launching their own labels in every market imaginable.
With the sheer amount of celebrity brands hitting the shelves (some better than others), it can be hard to put trust in them. We’ve all seen, and maybe even fallen victim to, lackluster products from brands endorsed by celebrities, after all! That being said, some celebrity brands are doing it right and using their inevitable upper hand to put out good, even great, products.
These 8 celebrity brands are actually good!
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Everything Rihanna touches turns to gold, and her cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty, is no exception! After years of partnering with the best of the best in the beauty industry, Rihanna launched Fenty Beauty in 2017. The brand was founded on a mission to provide products that performed across all skin tones and hair textures–mission accomplished! Fenty Beauty has become known for its extensive shade ranges, setting a new (and overdue) standard in the beauty industry.
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez
When Rare Beauty was announced in 2020, we remember people having their doubts. It’s safe to say that since then, the brand has grown to be a cult favourite amongst beauty lovers, providing makeup designed to enhance one’s natural beauty. Selena Gomez, Rare Beauty’s founder, shared, “I think Rare Beauty can be more than a beauty brand—it can make an impact. I want us all to stop comparing ourselves to each other and just start embracing our own uniqueness.”
SKIMS by Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian is no stranger to launching brands with her name attached, some of which notably came up short of expectations. So, when she launched the shapewear brand SKIMS, fans seemed to approach with understandable caution. But the label has become a huge success! From shapewear to loungewear to intimates, the products get great reviews, some even reaching viral status.
Good American by Khloe Kardashian
Any brand with a Kardashian attached to it seems to attract skepticism–Khloe Kardashian’s Good American included! However, this Kardashian tuned into her own experiences to create an authentic-feeling denim and apparel brand that focuses on size inclusivity. The B-Corp-certified brand, Good American, offers sizes 00-32 and showcases each style on 3 models varying in size. Its jeans are designed to make its wearer feel sexier, curvier, and more confident.
BÉIS by Shay Mitchell
Shay Mitchell rose to fame as a Pretty Little Liar, but no lies were told about providing great luggage! “From coffee runs to flights across the world, our team set out to create bags that empower people to make the big moves in their lives (and to appreciate the little things, too).” Shares Shay Mitchell, Founder of BÉIS. BÉIS is known for its durable, functional, and ultra-stylish bags and luggage that can take you anywhere from across the world to the office and everywhere in between.
Rhode by Hailey Bieber
We’ve never met a Rhode product we didn’t like! Hailey Bieber’s brand, Rhode, offers a line of curated skincare essentials formulated to nourish your skin barrier over time. The line started off small and continues to grow gradually overtime, showing an emphasis on quality over quantity. “My journey towards healthier skin inspired me to develop products that really work, in a way that’s accessible to everyone. Rhode is dedicated to making products based in science and great formulation, simplifying many of the mysteries and complex narratives behind efficacious skincare.” Shared Hailey Bieber, founder of Rhode.
Guest in Residence by Gigi Hadid
Guest in Residence by Gigi Hadid is a luxury knitwear brand carrying a curated collection of pieces made from 100% cashmere. Although its pieces are pricey, they’re designed to last and become future heirlooms. You can see the thought, care, and quality woven into every piece.
Beautiful by Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore partnered with some of the industry’s top designers and engineers to create Beautiful, a kitchenware brand that combines high performance with premium design. The brand’s concept is to provide kitchen appliances and supplies that actually look good sitting on your kitchen counter, and it’s safe to say, that they do–and at an affordable price!
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