Beauty

I know I’m not alone when I say that the current lockdown has been both a blessing and a curse for my skin. What’s great about the lockdown is that I can really work on my acne without fear of air pollution, dirt, and debris from my daily commute, triggering breakouts. Then, there’s the downside.

We always thought 2020 would bring flying cars, robot butlers, and beauty products that do almost all the work for you. And after more than 600 brands submitted their most unique and futuristic launches for our second annual Future of Beauty breakthroughs, it turns out that even without airborne vehicles or AI that can pick

It’s safe to say there’s really nothing about 2020 that we’re not over at this point, and that includes basically everything we wore Fashion will never be the defining aspect of this year, but the trends that were definitely capture the zeitgeist of lockdown, an unprecedented period in history that we’re all ready to move

Alo Yoga is the latest brand to join the beauty game. Known for its celeb-favorite yoga pants and ethical practices, the Los Angeles-based company has launched Alo Glow System, a new skincare line, out today. Following the brand’s holistic approach, the collection is botanical-based, vegan, cruelty-free, and made clean in California. The line spotlights the

Frazer HarrisonGetty Images Celebrities typically stick to the usual glowing skin selfie or OOTD or promotion for an upcoming project. But last week, nestled in between a glossy magazine cover shoot and a parody video, Keke Palmer got real with her 10 million Instagram followers. Sharing a close-up photo on Instagram, Palmer shared her experience

You can’t talk about crystals, veganism, palo santo, or herbs without giving allegiance and recognition to those who have built principles and rituals around those topics. Before it became a thriving category in the beauty industry, wellness was and is rooted in food. And on the new VICE TV show, Counter Space, host, chef, and

It’s no surprise that the holiday season is looking a little different this year. With social distancing and working from home still in practice in many places, it can be hard to drum up holiday cheer. But where there’s a will there’s a way—and we found a pretty fun way. In lieu of group holiday

It’s a breezy Monday afternoon in October, and I’ve already got Jennifer Hudson riled up. Hudson is speaking with as much passion as her Dreamgirls character Effie telling—er, sangin’ to—her lover that, hell or high water, she’s staying with him. Given the tense political climate at the time, you’d be forgiven if you eavesdropped on

For West Coast rapper Saweetie, mornings are important. On today’s episode of Waking Up With, the “Icy Girl” herself shows us how she starts her day with a natural deodorant hack, positive affirmations, and a multitude of massages. “If mental’s not good, if the skin’s not good, the body’s not good, then Saweetie don’t work,”

It’s often said that the appearance of the neck is a clear giveaway of a person’s real age, and for good reason: skimping on SPF, poor posture and general neglect of the area which spans the neck, chest and bust—also known as the décolleté—can give way to long-lasting damage that is difficult to reverse without

All together now: “I’m youthful and timeless at every age, I’m youthful and timeless at every age, I’m youthful and timeless at every age.” That’s the affirmation international superstar Jennifer Lopez, who is in fact both youthful and timeless, repeats to herself each day. It’s also the mantra she wanted at the core of her

Bloom Profumo di Fiori Eau de Parfum Spray Gucci macys.com $130.00 Jodie Turner-Smith’s juggle is a familiar one for working parents—she just put down her newborn daughter for a nap before jumping on our call. “Oh, my God,” says the actress, who recently moved to the east coast from California. “It’s so mad over here.”

If the most sustainable garment is one that’s already in your closet, then that garment for me is a classic oversized black wool and cashmere Wilfred coat from Aritzia. I bought it in 2010 and it was one of those special finds amongst the final dregs of their trademarked Snooze You Lose sale. The coat

The dewy masterminds at Glossier have outdone themselves this year with a new holiday collection of limited-edition gift sets and merch. Launching today, December 2, the brand is offering products and bundles ideal for gifting or keeping. This season includes exclusive holiday merch like a new design of the brand’s signature vegan silk scarf with

Ssense has always been the reliable fashion platform you lean on to build up your luxury wardrobe and discover emerging streetwear brands. Now, you can shop for so much more than your favorite Jacquemus mini bags, Pyer Moss hoodies, and Rick Owens shoes at the beloved retailer. Today, Ssense launches Everything Else, a new section

As the founder of her beauty brand, Nyakio Greico—who founded Nyakio™️ Beauty—knows a thing or two about underrepresentation. Black beauty founders rarely get shelf space in popular retailers or are sometimes relegated to spaces often overlooked or ignored by shoppers. So Greico and Patrick Herning (founder and CEO of e-commerce platform 11 Honoré) came up

And they’re all Canadian, too! It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, seriously. It may feel harder to get in the festive spirit, but holiday music already abounds, Christmas decor is filling our Insta feeds and gift giving is firmly top of mind. And although we’re unable to partake in our favourite holiday

Every year while growing up, I’d ask for an instrument for Christmas. One year, it was a gold Fender electric guitar, the next an introductory drum set. Each was quickly tossed aside with the realization that I have, well, no rhythm. Santa got wise—so when I had the nerve to ask for a piano on

It’s official: What can be considered one of the greatest beauty team-ups of all time has finally arrived: Jo Malone, the London-based fragrance giant beloved for its luxurious candles and perfumes, has teamed up with popular fashion chain Zara on a fragrance set that will make your heart and wallet sing—for joy, that is. The

Back when the FLARE team shared an IRL office space (RIP to my abandoned aloe plant…), my mornings looked a little something like this: rush to get up the elevators in time for our 8:30 a.m. daily meeting (for which, I admittedly showed up to at approx. 8:32 most days), hit the button on my

Because the only piece of clothing people will see this year is your coat Well folks, it’s that time of year again. Black Friday is here and you know what that means: an opportunity to disappoint your bank account! But stop before you you feel *too* guilty about shopping (especially local), especially if what you

The biennial showcase of Indigenous fashion has gone digital for 2020, and you can now shop the curated marketplace of emerging and acclaimed designers online Created by Indigenous activist and artist Sage Paul in 2016, Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto is a biennial showcase and celebration of Indigenous designers and artisans from around the country. This

As far as I’m concerned, the holidays are synonymous with candle season. I mean, what better way to spend the most wonderful time of the year than with a large glass of mulled wine, Home Alone on repeat, and at least three candles ablaze? If you too want to restock your candle collection for the

I was 14 when my period started. That same year, the pain started, too. For the next decade of my life, I’d miss work and school, skip birthdays and holiday parties, sleep through weekends and cancel plans, curled up with a heating pad trying to soothe the persistent ache I felt in my pelvis. I’d