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…
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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:…
Travel Back to 1969 with Caryl Baker Visage
This year marks the 50th anniversary of one of Canada’s top homegrown makeup lines, Caryl Baker Visage. To celebrate this milestone, CBV has released the 1969 Collection, inspired by the line’s local beginnings. {Travel Back to 1969 with Caryl Baker Visage} Disclaimer: I received the products mentioned below at no cost for editorial consideration. All…
TBR’s Local Loves {Giveaway Closed}
To celebrate my new role as Editor of Toronto Beauty Reviews, I’m having an incredible giveaway through Instagram, featuring some of my favourite Toronto-area products. Read on to find out more about the contest and how you can win my Local Loves prize pack! {Giveaway! TBR’s Local Loves} Disclaimer: The products in the prize…