For most people, finding a pair of jeans that fits comfortably and looks good is a pipe dream. Or, if you’re like me, you find a pair that you like, and then – rrrrrrip! – your thighs are suddenly much more visible than you intended! All that is about to change, because Anara is here…
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{Giveaway Closed} Live Clean Fresh Water
The cooler weather is here, and that means hand-washing, hot-shower, body-lotioning season approaches! All this can take a toll on your skin, so to make sure you’re ready, we’re giving one lucky reader SIX full-size Live Clean products in the Fresh Water scent! Read on to find out how to win this exciting giveaway. {Giveaway…
GROOM Industries and the Ritual of Shaving
After reflecting on my own history with shaving and wondering if other men have experienced the same milestones and frustrations as I have, I chatted with Julien Blanchard – co-founder of Montreal’s Les Industries GROOM – to learn about the culture of shaving, the importance of selecting the right tools for the job, and the…
Summer Faves 2019
The bad news: we’re now pretty much halfway through summer. The good news: the products in my list of summer faves will help you keep your hair, skin, and makeup looking great for the rest of the season! 🙂 {Summer Faves 2019} Disclaimer: The products mentioned in this story were provided to me at no…
Here Comes the Sun
Despite it technically still being spring, the Victoria Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer in our fair city. Over the past few weeks, I’ve tested out 5 different sunscreen products – plus a sunless tanning foam – to make sure your skin is ready for the heat! {Here Comes the Sun: 6 Great…
Trying Out an LED Facial at Province Apothecary
There are hundreds of different spas and skincare clinics in our fair city, each of which offers its own selection of special services. This can make finding the right esthetician a challenge, particularly when you have sensitive skin and don’t want to risk getting an adverse reaction! Last month, I got the chance to try…
Look Good, Do Good: 6 Eco-Friendly Brands to Add to Your Beauty Bag
Happy Earth Day! 🙂 While many companies have one-day sales or release a special collection in honour of this occasion, we’ve researched six different brands that have made being eco-friendly a true priority. From using sustainable ingredients to reducing packaging, limiting harmful ingredients or giving back, these companies are taking care of our planet and…
Cannabis in Beauty: The ABCs of CBD
With the recent legalization of cannabis in Canada, the use of hemp oils or the terpenes from cannabis in cosmetics has become more widespread. My first assignment as a contributor to TBR was to test out products from Urban Juve and Upothecary, two new Canadian companies whose products contain these intriguing ingredients. {Cannabis in Beauty:…