The simplicity and convenience of online shopping is impossible to ignore. How great is shopping without leaving the comfort of your own home and getting it delivered right to your door?! The only downfall of shopping online is the dreaded shipping charges at checkout. Many retailers have a minimum spend you have to hit in order to receive free shipping, but we don’t think you should have the pressure to spend more of your hard-earned money to get a deal on shipping!
Here are 10 retailers that offer free shipping (within Canada) with no minimum order!
Apple
Let’s face it, Apple products generally aren’t cheap, and if you’re forking up a lot of money for a new gadget, the last thing you want to do is spend even more on shipping. We are pleased to share that Apple offers free shipping on its online orders! Not sure if you’ll be home to receive your tech goodies? You can choose to get your order shipped to your nearest Apple store.
Clinique
We love Clinique not only for its makeup, but also for its skincare! If you go directly to Clinique’s website to shop, you’ll get free shipping! While Clinique is available to shop at a variety of department stores, these shops might not necessarily offer free shipping, so if you want the deals, shop the brands site directly.
Costco
We all know and love Costco, as the store offers pretty much anything you could want and imagine in bulk. What more could we ask for? Free shipping! Costco offers free shipping on most of its inventory. If you can’t bear the thought of going without your Costco essentials, avoid the crowds and long lines by shopping Costco’s online store.
Hunter Boots
It’s officially fall, and that means it’s time to whip out some rain boots! Hunter Boots has you covered with some of the best rain boots around. Plus the brand’s cute and cozy Cuff Socks making its boots practical for winter. If you’re in the market for some rain boots or other apparel options Hunter carries, you won’t be slammed with shipping at checkout!
Lululemon
Lululemon is popularly known for its great work out gear, the brand is also known to be relatively on the pricier side of activewear. The reality is, sometimes you have to shell out for good quality, especially when it comes to amazing athletic wear like Lululemon offers. The good news is, Lululemon doesn’t making you pay for shipping when you shop its online store!
PUMA
While PUMA is well known for its sneakers, the brand has some great athletic apparel on its website that we recommend you take a look at. We love PUMA because the brand has some iconic and cute collabs, including the recent Puma X Maybelline collection. Shop to your hearts content because you can shop the site, and all of its collabs, free of shipping charges!
Smashbox
Smashbox is great mid-priced, cruelty-free brand that’s known for creating quality cosmetics. If you’re in search of some new products, but aren’t in the mood shipping charges, this is a site to check out.
SSENSE
SSENSE is a luxury retailer that carries tons of different designer labels. When you’re splurging and treating yourself to some new designer duds, the last thing you want to pay for is the dreaded shipping charge. The good news is that SSENSE has you covered, and has taken the shipping charge off your hands.
Stuart Weitzman
Luxury shoe brand, Stuart Weitzman is known for its quality and stellar product assortment. If you’re looking for a pair of well made shoes, skip shopping in-store and check out the brands online store. How great is it that you can save while you splurge as there’s no shipping charge!
VANS
We all are familiar with VANS, but did you know that you can shop the brands site free of shipping charges? That’s right — with zero shipping charges, you can shop your fave pair of sneakers without having to trudge through the mall.
The beauty industry is one of the most innovative simply because when it comes to skin, one size fits all isn’t a thing.
Not only are skin concerns vastly different from person to person, but preference also plays a big role. Lucky for us, customizable beauty products aren’t hard to find if you know where to look.
From scents and foundation to shampoo, these rad companies that let you make your own products are disrupting the market with a whole new spin on beauty that’s 100% approved by you. Don’t settle for someone else’s shade when you could have your own!
Vamp up your look and take a look at 7 places to make custom beauty products below.
Province Apothecary
1518 Dundas St. West, Toronto
Instagram/@provinceapothecary
If you’re looking for a new serum to add to your skin care routine, don’t waste your cash on a generic product! Province Apothecary on Dundas West specializes in consultations that include a 7 ml custom facial serum made with organic essential oils and based off your skin analysis. The whole experience only costs $60, which is totally worth it considering some serums are priced well over the $60 mark.
BITE BEAUTY Lip Lab
678 Queen St. West, Toronto
BITE BEAUTY Lip Lab is one of the only places in Toronto where you can make your own custom lipstick from start to finish. Made with all-natural ingredients, you could literally eat your lipstick if you really wanted to. What’s even better though is that the shade will be entirely exclusive to you. Were not going to lie, it is on the pricier side, starting at $55 for one lipstick, but along with picking the shade, it also includes choosing the finish and adding a flavour.
Le Labo
876 Queen St. West, Toronto
Instagram/@lelabofragrances
While it would be nice to create your own perfume from scratch, let’s be real, it would likely end up a disaster. Leave the fine tuning to the pros at Le Labo on Queen West. Once you pick your fragrance, they freshly hand-blend it right in front of you, then let you customize the label on the bottle. The ingredients might not be chosen by you, but the experience and the fragrance bottle will be unique.
Clinique
Online
Instagram/@doriiart
Unbeknownst to most, Clinique has a great custom product for sufferers of dry skin. Available online, their ID product initiative allows you to create your own custom hydrater in just two easy steps. Consumers start by choosing their base, then making additions based on particular skin concerns to create something specific to their individual needs. In total, there are 15 combinations that are targeted to hydrate and treat exactly what your skin is craving.
Lancôme at Nordstrom
Multiple locations
Instagram/@clairedhouailly
Select Nordstrom locations in Toronto (Eaton Centre and Yorkdale), have teamed up with Lancôme to create custom foundation formulas. The experience starts with aLancôme expert who will analyze your skin to detect your shade. Then you’ll be guided through the process of choosing the type of coverage you want, along with addressing your primary skin concerns. The final product will be made right in front of you and includes a personalized foundation bottle and complexion ID for easy refills.
Function of Beauty
Online
Instagram/@functionofbeauty
Skin isn’t the only fickle thing on a woman’s body — hair concerns are a big one, too! Enter Function Beauty: an innovative website that allows you to create custom shampoo and conditioner. Build your own formula by taking their four step hair quiz, which takes you through a variety of factors. At the end, you’ll be presented with pretty bottles that have customizable labels. Plus, you also get to pick the colour and scent of your shampoo and conditioner.
Mix Beauty Lab
216 Heath St W #1, Toronto
Instagram/@mixbeautylab
Mix Beauty Lab, located in North York, is worth checking out if you live in the area or want customized cosmetics. The salon not only creates custom foundation shades, but also lipstick and lipgloss. Enjoy a personalized consult with one of their mixologists who will help you reach your end goal and also simplify your beauty routine in the process. Layering on two entirely different foundations or lipsticks to create the shade you need is a thing of the past!
Featured image: Instagram/@kategertner
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Over the years I’ve worked with StyleDemocracy, I have become a big fan of warehouse sales. The deep discounts and the thrill of the hunt get my blood pumping and my adrenaline high, so when I was given the opportunity to attend the Estee Lauder and MAC Warehouse Sale in Toronto, I couldn’t say no.
The event happens four times a year (March, June, September and December), but tickets can be hard to come by – they are usually given to people associated with Estee Lauder: employees, companies, or clients. If you’re really eager to go, you can typically find tickets on Kijiji for around 20 bucks a pop, though it is frowned upon as tickets are not for resale. Fortunately, I was able to score my tickets from a friend who works in the industry and has been attending the sale for years.
The Estee Lauder and MAC Warehouse Sale happens at the Markham Fairgrounds, which was a bit of a trek (a 30-45 minute drive) for me as I was traveling from downtown Toronto. Once I arrived at the sale, there was a big line that moved fairly quickly. I only had to wait 30 minutes. Once inside the sale, it was even busier than outside. The sale took place in 3 buildings and each building held a different variety of products from brands like Mac, Estee Lauder, Bumble and Bumble, Bobbi Brown, Clinique, Smashbox, Coach, Michael Kors, and more.
Despite the chaos, and to my surprise, the sale was pretty well organized. Gift sets, lotions, and boxed items are available for grab on the floor while items like eyeshadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipsticks, lip glosses, and compacts were taped to tables for testing.
If you find something you like taped to the table, you write down the number (be sure to bring your own pen/pencil!) of the item and take it to a pick-up area where an employee will collect your items and put them in a sealed bag. If you change your mind about an item, you can take it to a sorting station where employees will collect the items you don’t want and reseal a bag with the items you do want.
At the sale, shoppers are allowed to spend a maximum of $600. I spent around $150 and walked away with more than enough! My purchases include an Estee Lauder Stay-in-Place Gel Liner (reg. $30, sale $9), an Estee Lauder Hydra Lustre Lipstick (reg. $25, sale $10), 2 MAC Lipsticks (reg. $20, sale $10/each), MAC Fluidline (reg. $19.50, sale $9), a Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss (reg. $20, sale $10), Smashbox ‘Rock a Legendary Lip’ Set (reg. $45.50, sale $30), and a Clinique 3-Set Cleansing Kit with travel pack (reg. approx. $95, sale $45).
So would I go back to the sale? Probably not. Overall, I was happy with my purchases (especially my Clinique 3-set Cleansing Kit,) and extremely impressed with how well organized the sale was, however, there are a number of reasons why I would not go back:
- Travel & time. For me, personally, the sale was a bit far. Without a car, getting to the Markham Fairgrounds can be a bit difficult. The savings & product selection would not convince me to travel the distance again. I found I was buying things just because it had taken me so long to get there and because I had waited so long.
- Lines. There are a lot of them. I’m talking lines to get into lines. Lines one after the other. Patience is a virtue.
- Product. Though there was a HUGE amount of product, I’m not as dedicated a beauty maven I once thought I was. My selection was limited as I don’t actually wear that much makeup, but true beauty addicts would have a blast.
I would suggest the sale to make up artists & addicts, anyone with a lot of patience, anyone looking to pick up Christmas gifts, and anyone looking to score deals on eyeshadow, lip and fragrance sets.
Featured Image: Instagram/@maccosmeticscanada
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Calling all makeup enthusiasts! This is one sale you’ll definitely want to know about. Later this month there is a massive sale featuring top brands, like Estee Lauder and MAC. We know how expensive makeup can be, especially when you have to replace it so often. Imagine the prices with up to 80% off – yes, we feel the same way.
MAC and Estee Lauder own a lot of makeup companies, so you’ll see a lot more variety of brands than you can imagine. If you’re a fan of Clinique, Bobbi Brown, and other famous brands, then this is the perfect sale for you! Think makeup, skincare and more with up to 80% off! There will also be bags for sale from Michael Kors, Coach, and DKNY alongside the makeup products. The sale is set to be a huge success and follows a L’Oreal Warehouse Sale that starts today and runs until April 8th.
In case you were waiting, there is a catch though – The event is not open to the public. You don’t have to stress though. Thank you Narcity, there is Kijiji but shhh. Keep that on the down-low.
Now it’s time to shop until you drop with amazing deals and products to match. The sale is open from March 23rd until March 25th and will be at Markham Fairgrounds. Get there early (with tickets) to grab the best stuff.
Source: SalesCollection.ca
It goes without saying that we always want what we can’t have – and that’s often because what we want is a bit out of reach. Fortunately for us, our boyfriends have an arsenal of products that you never knew you wanted, and are obviously well within reach.
Just think about it for a second, their razors – way better, their shaving cream – clearly better.
So if you end up sleeping over and you’re without some of your mainstay vanity heroes, it would be perfectly acceptable to swap these into the mix. From shower gel to scrubs and basically everything in between, we’ve rounded up five products you can absolutely borrow from the boys.
1. Kiehl’s Blue Astringent Herbal Lotion, $27
Any Kiehl’s brand enthusiast knows that these products can seriously transform the look and feel of your skin. If your boyfriend has this herbal lotion in his bathroom, he’s a keeper. Simply moisten a cotton pad with this toner and apply to the areas of the skin that need it the most. Prepare to see instant and lasting results.
2. Ahava Mineral Shower Gel, $25
This shower gel is enriched with Dead Sea minerals and plant extracts for a soothing finish. After your shower, you will notice that your skin is visibly clean and moisturized. This product also happens to be an ideal candidate for those with sensitive skin as it’s free of petroleum, synthetics and GMOs.
3. Jack Black Face Buff Energizing Scrub, $22
While this deep-cleaning scrub can be used prior to his daily shave, we think it could work wonders for a once-weekly facial buff. Infused with vitamin C for brightening power, this treatment will easily and effectively remove dead layers of skin, dirt and oil, revealing a more refreshed you come morning.
4. Clinique for Men Aloe Shave Gel, $23
Your legs will thank you, we promise. This aloe-rich gel will help soften and soothe your skin post-shave, all the while balancing your complexion. While he might love this for his beard, the same TLC can be direct towards your body. Simply work in a generous lather, and voila!
5. Anthony Ingrown Hair Treatment, $39
Ingrown hairs are no joke, and this formula can work wonders for both you and him. Not only will it remove dead skin cells all the while fighting pesky bacteria, but it will help stop ingrown hairs from forming. This treatment is also infused with lavender and willowherb for an instant and lasting calming effect on the skin.
Did we miss any other great beauty products you can borrow from your boyfriend? Let us know in the comments!
Featured image: Instagram/ @getjackblack
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