Looking to pick up a few new beauty essentials but want to focus on shopping local? Well, here’s some good news because there are some amazing beauty stores you can shop at right here in Toronto. Regardless of if you’re after all-natural products, custom lipsticks, and high-quality skincare, these shops will have you covered — literally!
Here are the best beauty stores in Toronto to shop online!
The Clinica Shop
The Clinica, a contemporary beauty clinic in Toronto, recently launched an eCommerce site, called The Clinica Shop! It’s an amazing place to shop for all beauty, smart beauty devices, and medical-grade skincare, plus, have them delivered straight to your door. Browse through cult favourites and beauty must-haves by brands such as NuFace, SkinGym, PMD, LightStim, VivierSkin, Skinceuticals, and so much more!
Gee Beauty
Situated in chic Rosedale, Gee Beauty is a one-stop shop for all things skincare and makeup. The boutique is chock full of recognizable brands like Dr. Barbara Sturm, goop, and more, as well as its own in-house line.
Detox Market
The Detox Market curates the best of green beauty. It searches through thousands of products before adding it to its shop, so you can feel safe and confident in your choices. Whether you need help detoxing your beauty bag or finding a skincare regimen that works for you, the Detox Market has you covered.
Radford Studio
Shop at Radford Studio for all sorts of skincare, makeup, face masks, and more. Owned by Victoria Radford, a staple in the Toronto beauty community, the boutique also offers skin care treatments and hair services as well.
Evio
Evio is a good-for-you luxury beauty brand that’s kind, conscious, and affordable. It has more than 2,700 harmful ingredients on its ‘no list’ that are banned from its formulas. Plus, with every purchase, you can choose from a variety of charities to donate to and receive a discount off of the already affordable products. How awesome is that?
Health Hut
What originally started as a small roadside business in Muskoka, has now grown into a thriving local shop that brings green beauty products to the community. College Street’s Health Hut is an excellent shopping destination for anyone looking to make the switch over to clean beauty.
Bite Beauty Lip Lab
If you’re unable to make it in-store to create your own lipstick masterpiece, luckily, you can shop all Bite Beauty products online. From lip liners to foundation, to lip masks, this brand has it all.
Province Apothecary
Head to Dundas West for a holistic skincare experience like any other when you visit Province Apothecary. The brand makes its own products and they’re all made of 100% natural ingredients and raw materials. In addition to its in-house line, Province Apothecary also offers personalized treatments like organic facials, brow and lash tint/shaping, holistic nutrition, registered massage therapy, and skincare consultations, to name a few.
Blur Makeup Room
If you’re crazy about all things makeup, then Blur Makeup Room is for you. This is the place for makeup artists to find quality-grade makeup because professional makeup can be hard to come by. You won’t find just makeup here either as the store carries haircare products as well as skincare, beauty tools, and even special effects makeup!
Miraj Hammam Spa
If you’re just as obsessed with the Toronto Miraj Hammam Spa as we are, well then you’re in luck, it finally launched its online shop! Experience the spa feeling at home and shop the company’s most favourite products. Check out all of the awesome brands, plus, super cool indie beauty brands to explore like Patchology, Buck Naked Soap Company, and so much more.
Saje Natural Wellness
If you’re more into wellness than actual makeup, then Saje Natural Wellness is the store for you because after all, beauty starts on the inside, right? Take time for a moment of zen and enjoy the instantly relaxing scent of essential oils coming through one of Saje’s diffusers. The brand also offers body washes, candles, room sprays, and lotions.
Logan & Finely
Beloved Queen West store, Logan & Finley is known for all of its sustainable offerings like apparel, books, cards, cleaning products, food storage, home office, gifts, and even skincare products. What’s amazing about this store is that it houses over 50 Canadian designers so if you’re looking to shop local, you know where to go!
Cosmetic World
Cosmetic World, which has been located in Toronto for over 30 years, is Canada’s single largest retailer of professional beauty products. It’s created a reputation as the premier supplier of professional beauty supplies for Toronto’s film, theatrical, and fashion industries. Explore the abundance of products it offers, you won’t be left disappointed.
Spruce
Cabbagetown gem, Spruce is definitely worth checking out, not only for all of the stunning homewares it houses, but also for the beautiful apothecary products it sells, like soy candles, skincare, and bath products.
Consonant
All-natural beauty is where it’s at and Canadian brand Consonant knows it. In addition to all of the amazing and clean products available, folks can receive amazing facial treatments at the brand’s Queen Street West location. Plus, the store also has a constantly rotating event schedule featuring fun things like yoga, run clubs, and more.
Deciem
Deciem, the owner of The Ordinary brand that turned the Internet into a frenzy, has so many skincare products to choose from. The company has several shops around Toronto, but you can shop everything online. Deciem has such affordable pricing for the high-quality products that it carries. If you haven’t already, you need to check this company out.
Helen + Hildegard Herbal Apothecary
Another all-natural beauty haven to have on your radar is Queen West’s Helen + Hildegard Herbal Apothecary. The store’s shelves are packed with handmade soaps, lotions, essential oils, and candles.
Fancy Face
Fancy Face’s line of beauty products is made with the highest quality, natural, cruelty-free ingredients to help you discover your perfect beauty routine. Made with its clients in mind, every product works to create, enhance, and fancify your perfect look from day to night.
Aesop
Aesop offers skin, hair, and body care formulations created with meticulous attention to detail. It sources ingredients from the most reputable suppliers across the globe, then combines those ingredients with contemporary technology and long-established scientific practices to get amazing products.
Beauty Collection
Beauty Collection (BCI) has been providing beauty supplies to its customers since 2000. It’s committed to providing a wide selection of quality beauty products, hair extensions, and wigs at an affordable price. The company focuses on its customers and ensures a positive shopping experience in-store and online!
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Looking to kill some time with a little retail therapy? This weekend, there are a bevy of great deals to shop from independent Canadian retailers and the big stores you already know and love.
Independent Canadian Retailers
Plant Collective
Bring a little life into your space with the sale Plant Collective is hosting. The Toronto retailer is taking up to 50% off succulent bundles. Get free shipping on orders $100 or more, or a flat shipping price of around $4.99 across Toronto. Shop the Plant Collective sale.
ROSÉ TORONTO
ROSÉ TORONTO is a made-in-Canada organic skincare line that’s praised by Vanity Fair, Glamour Mag, and more, so you know it’s good stuff. Save 40% on serums, face oils, and more, plus free shipping on orders of $50 and more. Shop the ROSÉ TORONTO sale.
Ellie Mae Warehouse Sale
Locally made using fabrics from Italy and France, Toronto-based designer Ellie Mae is hosting an online warehouse sale until the end of the day on March 27. Save big on quality Canadian-made pieces and support the Toronto Humane Society while you’re at it — a portion of sales will go directly to benefiting the animal welfare group. Shop the Ellie Mae Warehouse sale.
Outter Limits
This Saskatchewan-based family-owned outdoor store has a number of specials running right now, including 30% off new Patagonia merchandise (until March 31) and 25% off new Fjallraven merchandise (until April 6). Not to mention, the sale section has tons of other deals to browse. Shop the Outter Limits sale.
KOTN
For ethically-made, quality wardrobe essentials, KOTN’s sale section for men and women is worth a peek. Shop the KOTN sale.
Province Apothecary
Squeeze in some self-care while in isolation and treat yourself to a jade roller from Province Apothecary. The Toronto-based beauty brand is offering 30% off jade rollers, plus free shipping on all orders. Shop the Province Apothecary sale.
Peace Collective
Known for its Canadian pride t-shirts, sweaters, and more, Peace Collective is paying it forward and offering 20% off to customers who donate to the company’s food bank partners: Toronto Daily Bread Food Bank, Greater Vancouver Food Bank, Edmonton’s Food Bank, Calgary Food Bank, Ottawa Food Bank, Moisson Montreal, and Halifax’s Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank. To get the discount, all you need to do is take a picture of your donation and send them a private message via Instagram.
Getoutside
This Toronto-based footwear retailer is taking 25% off Converse sneakers for a limited time with the promotion code “CON25”. Don’t forget to check out the store’s sale section while you browse, which features up to 70% off Heelys, Timberland, adidas, New Balance, TOMS, and more for the whole family. Shop the Getoutside sale.
Zane
Beautiful accessories are just a click away! Zane, a Toronto accessories boutique, has an impressive sale section for those looking to browse sunglasses, bags, jewellery, and more. You’ll find deals on brands like BAGGU, Le Specs, and Jenny Bird, to name a few. Shop the Zane sale.
Chance & Fate
Shop a curated collection of emerging designer brands from across the globe. Chance & Fate is offering 10% off on all online orders, no promotion code necessary. Shop Chance & Fate.
MICHI
Workout clothing that’s cute and functional is what you’ll find at MICHI’s Stay Home sale. Until March 31, save up to 50% on stylish workout tops, leggings, and more. Shop the MICHI Stay Home sale.
Canadian Retailers
Frank And Oak
We love a sale on sale! And right now, you’ll find one at Frank And Oak. Use the code “B2G20” to get an extra 20% off when you buy two or more markdown items for men and women online. Shop the Frank And Oak sale.
Hudson’s Bay
From now until March 29, shop the Hudson’s Bay Friends & Family sale to save an extra 15% on everything and an extra 10% on select home products. Use the promotion code “FRIENDS” at checkout. Shop the Hudson’s Bay sale.
Roots
Looking for new cozy sweats to lounge around in? Roots has you covered. Save 20% on your purchase when you shop and enjoy free shipping. Shop the Roots sale.
Dynamite
Head over to Dynamite to save 30-50% off select styles. There are over 300 pieces featured in the sale, including tops, bottoms, dresses, accessories, and more. Shop the Dynamite sale.
Sportchek
Nike fans, rejoice! You can step up your at-home workout game with 25% off select Nike styles at Sportchek for a limited time. Plus, shop door crasher prices on all things active. Shop the Sportchek sale.
Global Retailers
Banana Republic
Take 50% off everything, plus an extra 10% off everything online at Banana Republic. The promotion runs until April 1 and there’s free shipping on all orders $25 or more. Shop the Banana Republic sale.
Anthropologie
Another sale on sale to peruse is Anthropologie’s. Take an extra 50% off already reduced items and receive free shipping on orders $50 or more. The discount is automatically applied at checkout. Shop the Anthropologie sale.
YSL Beauty
Calling all beauty lovers! YSL Beauty is hosting a limited-time sale with up to 40% off select products like lipstick, palettes, foundation, and more. Shop the YSL Beauty sale.
Foot Locker
If you’re looking to refresh your shoe collection then Foot Locker’s sale is the one for you. Save 20% off when you spend $99 or more with the promotion code “SPRING20” or save 25% off when you spend $199 or more with the promotion code “SPRING25”. Shop the Foot Locker sale.
The Body Shop
Self-care is a priority right now, and if you need to stock up on essentials, The Body Shop has an awesome promotion going on. Save 20% on beauty products like sheet masks, bath bombs, body oils, and more. Shop The Body Shop sale.
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Toronto knows a thing or two about activities, especially during the winter months. But after the craziness of the holidays, your wallet could definitely use a break. Luckily, this January, you don’t have to spend a penny to be able to enjoy some amazing activities around the city. We’ve rounded up the very best free events for you to enjoy.
Here are 15 free events to check out this month in Toronto!
Skating at Nathan Phillips Square
Grab your skates and head to Nathan Phillips Square where you can enjoy free daily skating as you enjoy the picturesque views of Toronto City Hall. Equipped with change rooms, washrooms, a snack shop, and skate rentals, this skating rink has everything you need for a quintessential winter day.
When: Open daily through March 22
Time: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: 100 Queen Street West
Price: Skating is free, skate rentals available on-site
DJ Skate Nights at Natrel Rink
Toronto’s hottest winter skating party is back for another exciting season with another stellar lineup of DJs that will bring the heat to your Saturday nights. Featuring house, R&B, soul, disco, soca, hip hop, dancehall, throwback, drag anthems, and pop, there will be music for every taste, and for every occasion.
When: January 11, 18, 25
Time: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Harbourfront Centre’s Natrel Rink
Price: Admission is free
The Bentway Skate Trail: Winter Season
The Bentway below the Gardiner Expressway is worth braving the cold for. Not only is there free ice-skating on the 220-metre, figure-eight skate trail (you may bring your own skates or rent for $10), there’s an on-site winter village that serves hot chocolate, drinks, and boozy beverages for skaters and spectators, while warming stations will help visitors get toasty before getting back on the ice.
When: January 6 through February 7
Time: Weekdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; weekends, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: The Bentway, 250 Fort York Boulevard
Price: Skating is free; skate rentals start at $5 for kids or $10 for adults
AGO Free Wednesday Nights
Free admission on Wednesday nights at the AGO has been a longstanding tradition for years and is a great way to get your culture fix. The popular initiative invites Torontonians and visitors the chance to spend the evening at one of the largest and most distinguished art museums in North America and get inspired by the incredible art displays and new and changing exhibits.
When: Every Wednesday night (January 8, 15, 22, 29)
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas Street West
Price: Admission is free
No Pants Subway Ride
The ‘No Pants Subway Ride’ returns to Toronto for another cheeky year. Hosted by the No Pants Society, the annual risqué event will be taking place simultaneously in over 50 cities around the world this month with the hopes of bringing a smile to commuters’ faces. Here in Toronto, the pantless ride will be be followed by a parade from Wellesley Station to a no pants dance party (location to be announced).
When: January 12
Time: 3 pm to 10 pm
Where: The ride begins at the CF Eaton Centre’s Dundas Street entrance
Price: Free to participate, but you’ll have to pay for your TTC ride
Mayor’s Skate Party
Celebrate the new year with Mayor John Tory and City Councillors at Kew Gardens for the annual Mayor’s Skate Party. Come on down to enjoy a fun afternoon that’s filled with music, hot beverages, and of course lots of skating. Even better is that skate rentals are free, too!
When: January 12
Time: 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
Where: Kew Gardens
Price: Free
Winter Stations Presents: Loop
Leading up to the return of Toronto’s annual Winter Stations, event organizers are teaming up with the city’s Waterfront BIA to bring more public art to the city during the coldest months of the year. This month, Torontonians can check out ‘Loop’, which is an interactive retro-futuristic machine powered by the public. Visitors can hop on two at a time into one of the six illuminated cylinders and pump a lever to activate the lights and glowing images.
When: January 15 through February 18
Time: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily
Where: York Street Park (York Street and Harbour Street)
Price: Admission is free
Province Apothecary Mini Facials @ Detox Market
If getting your skincare game together was on your list of goals for 2020, then look no further. On January 16, head to the Detox Market flagship for your free Province Apothecary mini-facial that’s followed by relaxing accupressure point stimulation and education about your skin type. There are limited spots available so make sure you RSVP early so you don’t miss out on your best skin ever thanks to this free event.
When: January 16
Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Detox Market Flagship (116 Spadina Ave)
Price: Free
DesignTO
DesignTo returns to Toronto for its 10th installment this month to celebrate Canadian art and design. Over the past decade, DesignTO has grown from a collection of seven exhibitions and events to a ten-day Festival of over 100 free exhibitions and events throughout the city. You can find full programming details here.
When: January 17 through 26
Time: Varies by exhibition
Where: Venues throughout the city
Price: Over 100 exhibitions are free to the public (others are ticketed)
Toronto Light Fest
With the coldest and darkest days upon us, the city’s historic Distillery District will be the place to be for the fourth annual Toronto Light Fest. Bringing dozens of curated light installations and illuminated sculptures created by a number of local and international artists, the Toronto Light Festival should not be missed.
When: January 17 through March 1
Time: After dusk
Where: Distillery District
Price: Admission is free
Rom 3rd Tuesday Nights Free
The ROM is giving Torontonians the perfect reason to leave their homes this winter with the return of 3rd Tuesday Nights Free. During this monthly event, ROM guests will be able to explore art, culture, and nature in the museum’s 30 galleries and collections from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, completely free of charge.
When: January 21
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park
Price: Admission is free
Power Plant Opening Party
To kick off the 2020 winter exhibition season, Toronto art enthusiasts can check out a free party on January 24. Attendees will be amongst the first to experience new exhibitions by Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa, Dawit L. Petros, Naeem Mohaiemen, and Rashid Johnson. There will also be a cash bar available on-site throughout the evening.
When: January 24
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: The Power Plant
Price: Admission is free
The Mommonality MRKT
Experience the very first Mommonality MRKT to shop all sorts of goodies. It’s at this exciting market that you can shop over 40+ vendors from a wide range of categories including adult & children’s apparel, accessories, home decor, custom gifts, and lots more!
When: January 26
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Mississauga Convention Centre
Price: Admission is free
Winter Fridays
Happening every Friday until February 14 at Evergreen Brick Works is Winter Fridays where you can make the most of those chilly winter nights. While we love cozying up at home with a movie and cup of tea, sometimes you just need a night out. At Winter Fridays you can skate for free, enjoy DJ performance, and food & drinks from food trucks.
When: Every Friday night (January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, and 14)
Time: 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Where: Evergreen Brick Works
Price: Admission is free
Free Mindfulness Meditation
Clear your head with some free guided meditation. that’s happening every Monday at 6 p.m. until February 3. Located at Centre Place on Richmond East, the meditation is open to everybody regardless of your experience. While this event is totally free, a donation of at least $5 is suggested. If 6 p.m. doesn’t work for your busy schedule, you can still stop by until 8 p.m., although the guided part of the meditation ends at 7 p.m.
When: Every Monday night (January 13, 20, 27, February 3)
Time: 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Where: CentrePlace (320 Richmond St E – Unit 101)
Price: Admission is free
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Wellness is one of the top trends of the year and even though #SelfCare is important, it seems that the term wellness, in general, has a weird connotation attached to it. Let’s be clear – wellness, like other trends and fads, can be taken to the extreme but in small doses, wellness practices and/or products can literally turn your whole day around. In a city as big as Toronto, finding wellness spaces and various goodies is easy if you know what to look for and where.
If you’re in search for a few new wellness products that aren’t total BS, then this is the list for you. As an editor, I’ve seen a lot of wellness items that promise a whole world of relaxation but end up being complicated, annoying, and a total waste of money. It’s products like that that ruin wellness’ rep, ya know? One thing I’ve learnt is that it’s important to keep in mind where you’re shopping for these wellness products. Don’t get me wrong — I’m all for a good bargain — but I’d rather pay more for a quality item that actually lasts and works over a cheapie jade roller that breaks after one use.
Here are 6 wellness products that are worth the money and aren’t total BS!
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As summer begins to transition to fall, temperatures shift from warm and humid, to crisp and cool sometimes as quickly as in a day. Don’t get us wrong, we’re looking forward to the change of season but the sudden switch in weather can leave you with itchy and irritated skin, or even worse, a very unpleasant breakout. But often enough, all you need is a quick trip to the spa to give your skin the TLC that it deserves. Here in Toronto, we’re spoiled when it comes to luxe spas that deliver an impressive lineup of treatments that are not only complexion saviours, but are also incredibly relaxing. Read on to see where we’re heading to for our all-time-favourite exfoliating, massaging, extracting, hydrating, smoothing, technologically advanced, glow-ifying facials in Toronto.
Hopefully, by the end of this article, you’ll be more than inspired to treat yo’ self to a facial at one (or all!) of these Toronto spas!
Consonant Skincare: Consonant Custom Cold Laser
Nowadays, it’s not just our lives that are technology-driven, our skincare is too, and it just so happens this Queen Street natural-beauty haven is home to a technology forward facial, that targets common skin concerns like dehydration, elasticity, and evening out complexion. But don’t let the premise of being technology-focused scare you. This facial uses an incredibly relaxing, nine-step process that includes a cold laser, microdermabrasion, oxygen, and LED light therapy, which works together to increases cell turnover and stimulates collagen and elastin production. Not to mention, all products used during the treatment are from Consonant, so they’re 100% natural.
Blitz Facial Bar: The Micro
If you feel like your complexion is looking dull and tired, a micro facial from Blitz is just what the doctor ordered. During this 30-minute procedure, the esthetician will start by cleansing your skin, followed by a microdermabrasion procedure that uses a diamond tip paired with gentle suction to remove the outermost layer of dead skin. This is followed by a lymphatic massage, hydration, and SPF, leaving you with healthy, bright, and glowing skin.
Province Apothecary: The Custom Organic Facial
For the gals and guys who want a treatment that’s more catered to their personal skincare needs, Province Apothecary’s custom organic facial is definitely a must-have. You’ll start your procedure with a fully holistic consultation with a skin therapist to determine your skin concerns and how they can be treated. Based on this analysis, your skin therapist will begin your customized treatment with in-house made all organic products through a series of lymphatic stimulation, cleansing, a honey mask, massage, and extraction (if necessary). You’ll also get to go home with samples and a custom-blended facial serum to build a complete home-care regime included in this treatment.
Spa My Blend by Clarins: HydraFacial
If you’re a fan of treatments that deliver instant results, you’ll want to give the hydrafacial at Spa My Blend by Clarins at the Ritz Carlton a try. This non-invasive and non-surgical procedure helps to resurface your skin through a series of cleansing, exfoliating, extractions, and hydration. Your skin will be treated to a cocktail of antioxidants, peptides, and hyaluronic acid, giving you optimal results without any downtime. Plus, you can choose from a 30, 60, or 90-minute treatment, depending on your schedule.
Hammam Spa: Skinceuticals Treatment Facial
If you feel like you’re going through a period of particularly dull skin, the Skinceuticals Treatment Facial at the Hammam Spa on King Street West not only brightens skin, we assure you that it works wonders on your overall skin tone to boost overall radiance. Here’s how it works: the treatment is rich in antioxidants and exfoliators, that work together to leave skin looking brighter and more radiant and refreshed.
Ritual: Red Carpet Facial
The next time you have a special occasion to prepare for, we recommend treating yourself to Ritual’s ‘red carpet facial.’ This relaxing and luxe facial combines all of the salon’s best techniques, leaving you with flawless looking skin. Treatments include a deep cleansing, customized masque, advanced exfoliation, micro-current lift, and an oxygen infusion leaving skin looking plumped, glowing, and red carpet ready.
When you want to indulge your body, you want to indulge it the right way! That means, you want to treat it well — not cover it with nasty chemicals for the sake of feeling good. You can feed your skin healthy, natural, nourishing products from natural sources and still enjoy a decadent experience. Toronto has a handful of organic and natural spas prove it. Even though some may roll their eyes at the mention of clean beauty and skincare, what you put on your body eventually makes its way in. Being mindful and going the all-natural route when you can is definitely the way to go.
Soak in all the relaxation you need and leave out the toxins at these 6 clean Toronto spas.
Pure + Simple
Instagram/@pureandsimpleca
Not everything under Pure + Simple’s roof is 100% organic, but it is entirely free of harmful ingredients including parabens, petrochemicals, silicones, phthalates, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, and dyes. You can get a more natural facial or peel which relies on water, oxygen, clay, fruit extracts, and tech rather than harsh chemicals. Also check out other services like traditional Chinese medicine, reflexology, and registered massage therapy to round out your trip. Take your pick between the chains Yorkville, King West, Yonge and Eglinton, Oakville, Beaches, or Richmond Hill locations.
Province Apothecary
Instagram/@provinceapothecary
The holistic skincare clinic and retail store, Province Apothecary is leading the way in green beauty in Toronto and beyond. The focus here is on seasonal, 100% organic, and small-batch made beauty products formulated to be as effective as possible. All ingredients are sourced from around Canada, containing no petroleum, parabens, synthetic ingredients, or toxins of any kind. Services here include organic facials, holistic nutrition/naturopathic consultations, brow shaping, lash tinting, and facial rejuvenation acupuncture. You’ll definitely want to come after payday and peruse the store!
Alma Natural Spa
Instagram/@evergreenhealthyliving
For the downtowner who just wants an easy getaway for some self-care sans freaky ingredients or a scary price tag, Alma Natural Spa aims to be that oasis. On the menu are natural facials that rely on SeaFlora, an organic seaweed product, soy waxing, hot stone massages, reiki reflexology treatments, and more. Services are enriched by Alma’s own signature natural, handmade scrubs, lotions, and oils which use ingredients that are non-toxic, natural, and organic when possible.
Sweetgrass Spa
Instagram/@sweetgrassspa
The submenu of organic treatments at Sweetgrass Spa consists of manicures, pedicures, body scrubs, and three different facials, all making use of Tata Harper Skincare, which is completely organic and cruelty-free. Tata Harper sources over 300 different raw ingredients from over 68 countries – because naturally, the best organic ingredients come from all over the world. They come together under Sweetgrass’s organic menu.
Thair Boutique & Spa
Instagram/@thairhairboutique
From complete hair care services and massages, to facials and manicures and pedicures, Thair uses all organic, chemical-free products in all of its services. This is where to go in Toronto to find non-toxic lash and hair extensions, vegetable-dye brow tinting, and dye-jobs using organic colour systems, and more. This is a real hidden gem of a spot located at Yonge and Lawrence.
Saul’s Beauty Boutique
Instagram/@saulsbeautyshop
Saul’s isn’t an organic spa, but all the products used on the vast skincare menu are SLS (sodium lauryl or laureth sulphate) and petrochemical free, which is more than you could expect from any mainstream spa. It’s their MO to stock and use high end products that are manufactured with high expectations and tested thoroughly by the staff themselves. An Eminence Organic Pro Yam and Pumpkin Peel is on the menu, if you do want a super-clean facial option.
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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