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FORM Face + Body Donates $100k to North York General Hospital for Breast Cancer Research
FORM Face + Body announced a donation of a $100,000 to North York General Foundation to advance breast cancer care as part of their 'Reconstruct Hope' initiative, aligning with Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) day
amika’s *NEW* Jumbo High Tide Deep Waver launches—amping up the barrel size of their best-selling High Tide Deep Waver for a looser wave.
The original High Tide Deep Waver’s 0.7” barrels give a tighter, more-defined look while the new Jumbo High Tide Deep Waver’s 1.25” (32mm) barrels are ideal for longer hair types and those wanting looser, natural-looking waves. The original deep waver will remain in amika's collection.
️NEW: amika Refill Shampoo + Conditioner Pouches planet-friendly packaging
In amika’s mission towards sustainability, they are thrilled to launch refill pouches of our best-selling shampoos and conditioners.
These new, sustainable pouches will allow you to refill your existing shampoo + conditioner bottles—just unscrew the top and pour into your empties—and will lower carbon emissions by 98.4%, compared to traditional, virgin plastic bottles (when used for 1 year, compared to their traditional HDPE packaging).
BRAND NEW LAUNCH from boscia: Cica Soothing Universal Cream
The new frontier for anti-aging, boscia’s Cica Soothing Universal Cream is a holistic means to treat premature skin aging at the source. This multi-benefit face and body gel-cream is gentle enough to be used anywhere on the body, and is lightweight enough to layer over your facial and body serums, or hydrating enough to be used it on its own. This product will efficiently tackle skin dryness, dullness, uneven tone, texture, loss of elasticity, and fine lines and wrinkles caused by inflammation and aging.
FirstBase Skincare™ Enters the Canadian Clean Beauty Market With DOUBLE DOSE Organic Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
FirstBase Skincare™ has broken into Canada’s clean beauty industry this year with the launch of the DOUBLE DOSE Organic Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid that will revolutionize expectations of clean beauty products. Fueled by a holistic vision and the need for efficacy and credibility, the line follows an inside-out, less-is-more approach, relying on proven clinical actives and ECOCERT® COSMOS ORGANIC certified formulas to cover all the bases for beautiful skin. Following their initial launch will be the release of 7 more skincare products, as well as internal treatments.
The ultimate PRIDE skincare survival guide
Summer is an exciting time for Blend PR as PRIDE happens all across Canada over the months of June, July, and August. Blend PR’s founder Chris Binet is a proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and he wanted to share his top beauty picks to keep your skin looking fabulous with his PRIDE skincare survival guide.
Voir elevates its “Walk In The Sun” VEGAN haircare ritual with a new essential, Moisturizing Heat and UV Protecting Mist
As part of VOIR Haircare‘s mission to expand and promote its commitment to HAIR WELLNESS, the award winning Canadian clean haircare brand now offers a complete lineup of products to ensure an always perfect hair day. This month, they are introducing the Moisturizing Heat & UV Protection Mist to their fully VEGAN & cruelty-free collection, ‘A Walk in the Sun’. 3 more products will be launched to fulfill all of your haircare needs.
The *NEW* 3D Daily Thickening Treatment launched JUST in time to ring in the New Year with some serious volume!
amika’s new daily leave-in treatment has been formulated with Redensyl™* to encourage hair growth while visibly delivering immediate volume to the roots. The weightless treatment also adds natural shine and allows hair to be more manageable - setting the perfect foundation to grow thicker, more dense hair!
Introducing the Rapid Repair Clarifying Elixir and Hydra Revive Treatment by Bella Aura
Introducing Luxury skincare brand, Bella Aura. The philosophy behind Bella Aura was to create a line of multi-purpose products that are suitable for all skin types. The products were formulated by advanced skin science with true simplicity, functionality, sustainability & diversity to create a complete transformative skincare. Below is more information on Bella Aura’s hero product, as well as the supporting product to complete your skincare routine.
amika’s Holiday sets are now available! Inspired by NYC and its amazing food scene!
amika’s new Blowout Buffet Blow Dryer Brush and Styling Set, Blowout Buffet Blow Dryer Brush and Styling Set , Gotta Have It Bestseller Mask Indulgence Set, Blonde Appetit Bust Your Brass Toning and Repair Set, The Kure-All Strength and Repair Set, Hydration Station Wash, Treat and Style Set, Back for Seconds Dry Shampoo and Shine Set, and Bite-Sized Best Seller Travel-Sized Set!
Antipodes NZ Launches: Luminous Glow Ritual Vitamin C Serum
Antipodes® New Zealand has recently introduced The ultimate light-wear gel serum for all-day glow and enhanced skin protection. Cultivate a naturally luminous complexion with sustainable extracts that help address pigmentation. With up to 100 times the Vitamin C in oranges, the Kakadu plum joins antioxidant-rich Vinanza® Grape and Kiwi to help protect and foster a fresher, brighter-looking complexion. Natural retinol alternative bakuchiol contributes to smoother, firmer skin. Boost hydration with plant-based hyaluronic acid. Glow Ritual is 100% natural, clean beauty and certified vegan.
Shower your loved ones with the most luxurious gifts this year!
Shower your loved ones with the most luxurious gifts this year! After two years free of gifting, we’re SO excited to see their faces when they open their lavish gifts including: Bella Aura’s Rapid Repair Clarifying Elixir, True and You’s Orange + Santal Soy Candle, GIFT CARD FOR FORM Face + Body’s Skin Resurfacing treatment or Microneedling treatment, boscia’s Luminizing Black Charcoal Mask, amika’s Blowout Buffet Blow Dryer Brush and Styling Set!
amika's *NEW* Top Gloss Shine Spray is everything you've been dreaming of - the ultimate glossy finish with added nourishing benefits.
amika's *NEW* Top Gloss Shine Spray is everything you've been dreaming of - the ultimate glossy finish with added nourishing benefits. Lightweight, non-greasy, tames unwanted frizz AND formulated with UV filters to protect your strands and ensure color is at its most vibrant. Just a few spritzes post-styling and ✨voila! ✨ Available at Sephora!
Buy a Toque and Give to a Canadian in Need with Toques From The Heart - Premium Toques with Purpose
Every time you buy a toque, we give a toque to a Canadian experiencing homelessness. Toques From The Heart is hoping to reach their ultimate goal-to give toques or scarves to the 35,000 Canadians that experience homelessness on any given night. After all, everyone deserves to stay warm.
Antipodes® Launches Innovative New Probiotic Night Cream
Antipodes® Launches Innovative New Probiotic Night Cream. This intensely hydrating water cream features good bacteria, plant-based hyaluronic acid and New Zealand extracts, and is designed to promote healthier-looking skin. The certified vegan formulation delivers a lifeline to any skin type by boosting moisture levels and helping to strengthen the skin’s barrier, optimizing skin recovery overnight. Applied as part of a relaxing evening ritual, users awaken to a calm, clear, hydrated visage.
Pump up the JAM!
boscia officially launches their newest product Berry Blend Smoothing Facial, with 28% Acid Complex! This super-charged radiance-boosting facial mask comprised of a 28% Acid Complex which intensely refines and resurfaces lacklustre skin for a visibly dramatic smooth and youth-enhanced complexion. An antioxidant-rich blend of Strawberry and Blueberry Extracts, Black Currant, and Pomegranate Enzymes help diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles to improve texture while sweeping away dead skin cells for an extra bright, post-facial-looking glow. Use this for 20min, 2x per week and fight fine lines with fruit that packs a punch!
dry, damaged hair? amika has the kure!
amika’s Repair Collection is getting a major upgrade this March—launching four products packed with Bond Cure Technology, vegan proteins and plant butters. Two products are entirely new and must-haves for split ends, damaged or chemically treated hair, while the best-selling The Kure Repair Shampoo + Conditioner will have a new and improved formula.
UK Brand, The Beauty of Eczema™, Officially Launches at Shoppers Drug Mart - Beautiful Natural, Vegan, Skincare Products Formulated for Sensitive Skin Warriors
The Beauty of Eczema™, a natural, vegan skincare brand developed in the UK by natural skincare entrepreneur Camille Knowles has officially announced their Canadian product launch at Shoppers Drug Mart. They will be launching two natural, vegan, and cruelty-free products, a Moisturizing Cream and Skin Wash, that have been dermatologically tested. These products are sure to wrap your skin in natural ingredients, including mango butter, rich shea butter, Jojoba Seed Oil and two secret ingredients. Rhamnosoft, a fermented sugar-based ingredient, protects and soothes dry skin, proven to boost skin comfort for happy looking skin, and Bioecolia®, a prebiotic that helps to visibly balance the skin, encouraging the strengthening of the skin's moisture barrier.
Celebrity Beauty Makeup Artists & Influencers, Amra Reyes, Ariel, Patrick Ta and more, Search for the Next Celebrity Beauty Influencer!
Canadian-owned competitions experts Orbiiit has just announced the launch of Beauty X2, a beauty competition to find the World's Best Makeup artist/beauty influencer.
As HIV rates rise in Canada, physicians launch online healthcare service to improve access to preventative treatments
Two Canadian physicians officially launched Freddie, a video-telemedicine service that connects patients with physicians’ online who specialize in HIV care and are certified to prescribe the preventative medication HIV PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis).