Buy Local: 16 Vancouver-Based Beauty and Skincare Brands to Support Now
Face it—supporting local brands is as beautiful as it gets.
Face it—supporting local brands is as beautiful as it gets.
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SkinCasa gives patients dedicated space, customized service and a revolutionary clinic experience.
Using self-tanner can be risky—here's all the facts on Saltyface.
Legend has it that the magic of Botox was discovered here—by accident.
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Hard wax (and genderless booking) is a game changer at this new Kitsilano wax bar.
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This spring, streamline—and save time and money—with these seasonal tips and tricks
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Self-care essentials whipped up locally. Any complaints, anti-maskers?
From natural, dewy skin to a quirky take on a classic trend, spring looks are all about starting fresh—and your new routine starts here
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These easy-to-use products can be mixed and matched to create the ultimate holiday look that's perfect for any and all occasions this season
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These pretty-in-pink beauty products will fit perfectly in any makeup-lover's holiday stocking
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Make your loved ones happy this Christmas with these snuggly gifts
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They say the best things come in small packages—and these lovely gifts prove it
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From shimmery lids to luminous skin, dazzle your way into the holiday season with these glow-to makeup looks
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As the leaves turn from cool greens to warm oranges and golds, we can’t help but draw inspiration from nature for our fall makeup colour palette
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It's time to update your look for the cozy season
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The titles include Best Women's Lifestyle Box and Best Overall Box in Canada
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This season, it’s all about a pared-down makeup routine—with lightweight products to enhance, rather than cover, your skin. Evalina Beauty’s signature Dew Benefit Beauty Cream is the perfect way to achieve a luminous summer look with just the right amount of coverage
Oddfish GM Miguel Quezada and partner Alicia Munro bring you Kōv.
Seriously don't buy me these things. I'm serious. Seriously.
We need all the soothing we can get.
The new downtown store features only the cleanest of cosmetics.
Canada’s most popular subscription box is expanding its online store to serve you better
She's addressing skincare needs on-screen and off.
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Founder and president of Evalina Beauty, Samantha Legge shares her summer makeup routine for a quick and easy natural glow.
Hot tips from an expert at Stripped Wax Bar.
Non-Gender Specific's serum is my newest weapon in the war on never growing up.
We know you've always wanted to look as fresh-faced as a magazine editor.
What's hiding in your makeup?
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Evalina Beauty’s founder on the clean luxurious makeup line that’s about self-worth.
Like the famed Charlie, we got a look inside a local fantastical factory and answered all the important questions like "How are bubble bars made?" and "Is Lush a Cult?"
Okoko Cosmétiques uses plant-based ingredients (and a little cosmetic chemistry) to make clean, high-performance products.
This week, I'm investigating three of Saje's sleep-focused diffuser blends—and yes, my job is very hard.
From idiot-proof self-tanners to rosewater mists, here are the products our style editor swore by this summer.
The makeup artist also drops her skincare routine. Because we know you were wondering.
From sessions that use low-level electrical currents to those that employ cold strips of gauze, here's how to get your skin in tip-top shape.
Ah, summertime, and the livin’ is easy—so shouldn’t your beauty routine be, too?
Say "see ya" to dry, flaky skin.
Snip, dry, style, repeat—a clutch list of the city’s top salons to keep you looking your best.
The zen-est fireside-lounge treatments, wellness detoxes and gold facials to get you through the workweek.
The Vancouver-born makeup artist and founder of RMS Beauty says that "robot skin" was never en vogue.
The serum has sold out multiple times since its launch—and with good reason.
In response to a post by Instagram fashion critic Diet Prada, Oak and Fort says similarities between its products and those by indie label J. Hannah are "totally coincidental."
Think of it as a fairground for the senses—or an olfactory amusement park, if you will.
The Riley Park boutique wants to be your go-to spot for coconut-scented floss, Japanese bath soaks and more.
Winter basics don’t have to be so, well, basic with these welcome, unexpected takes.
The holidays can make for especially frenetic folk. Here's how to give the gift of peace, along with a silent night or two.
Cher follows him on Instagram, and you should too.
Lynn Steven's new Gastown location has transitioned into a clean beauty paradise.
Don't let the summer heat ruin your smokin' hot look.
Take the world's most exclusive skincare for a (free!) test ride this month.
Whether you're looking for a quick refresh or a weekend-long revival, these luxe spa and beauty treatments will melt away stress.
Three local stylists share their fave party-ready hairdos.
"Koreans talk about skincare the way Vancouverites talk about real estate."
We might be nearing the end of October, but there’s still time to think pink.
The verdict is in: braided up-dos are the hottest look of the season.
The 16,000-square-foot space comes stocked with new-to-Vancouver retailers, too.
To celebrate National Lipstick Day on July 29, we've rounded up the top new lip colours, balms and treatments—plus one lipstick that you can get free!
We're all conscious about ingredients in the food you eat, why not the ones in our beauty and skincare products?
It's time to shed that dull, dry winter scale with some bright new spring faves.
This might be the weekend to give yourself a treat.
Hasta la vista, Man Bun. Vancouver barbershops and salons dish on men's big #hairgoals for 2017.
Local salons share which hairstyles they think will be trending this year.
We’ve rounded up key creams, salves and unguents to ensure your winter skin gets the protection it needs.
You know the drill. You're stranded on a desert island (think more South Pacific than Gulf) and you can pick one beauty product to survive the journey—what would it be?
With December festivities ramping up, it’s time to achieve that much-desired luminosity with help from the city's top spas.
This season’s holiday nails are all about glitter, glam and modern new shades that take you from office to party (and back) all in one deft (brush) stroke.
This hidden treasure of a cosmetics store is full of makeup gems.
Holt Renfrew's beauty guru Denée Noel offers her top beauty tips to help rescue our skin from winter's harsh winds and drying temps.
Three of Vancouver's top salons share their favourite fall hairstyles.
Want to sample AG Hair's new line? Here's your chance.
Fall’s new fragrances are all about seduction, allure and intense chemistry.
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Vancouver native Dr. Lauren Bramley talks about her Hong Kong clinic and why she’s expanding to Whistler
Gender equality seems to be on the tip of everyone’s tongue in 2016, be it wages, opportunities, or even nips and tucks.
Vancouver stylist Jeannette Pastuch shares her favourite "done-undone" hairdos
Model (and former Vancouverite) Coco Rocha shares her summer foot-care secrets
Celeb makeup artist (and Vancouverite) Jordy Poon spills all his best tips
There are a host of good things on your resolution list, but here are a few to cross off first.
This senior cosmetic artist at MAC talks travel, food and fashion (and makeup of course!)
This skin cream is so potent, it should be illegal.
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Be Soothed with an on-demand therapist for work or home.
Organic makeup so rarely beats out the competition, but Ilia Beauty's medal win comes in new shades of gold, silver and bronze.
Kiehl's and Lights are keeping music alive with a charitable initiative and a free concert.
Duck out early tomorrow for a little rub-a-dub-dub for the tub.
If there's one thing both doctors and beauty brands are on the same page about, it's sunscreen.
Hot-off-the-press, scoop up these new skin care items before they're gone. Your skin will thank you.
The South Korean skincare line opened its newest location at the Pacific Centre last Friday.
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SKINWORKS DERMAPURE knows how to deal with those bulges that just won’t budge
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Fight sun damage with a little help from SKINWORKS DERMAPURE.