Vibrant New Look
As spring approaches and we begin to peel off our winter woolies, it’s the perfect moment to boost our sense of well-being and rediscover our own expression of beauty. Spring is a time of reawakening, of renewal. The transition from winter to spring is perhaps the most profound seasonal shift of the year. You can feel it in the air. Everything comes back to life. This year, the feeling seems more meaningful than ever. That’s why I can’t wait for you to discover the pages of our new Cosmetics Magazine. As the days grow longer and warmer, there’s an undeniable shift in energy. We become a little more optimistic, a little lighter, a little more open. And collectively, we sense that something new is about to unfold. We are ready for change, a fresh start, for fresh beauty in every aspect of our lives. For this first issue of the year, I’ve been reflecting on what feels creatively fresh, innovative and vibrant. And who better to capture that spirit than Québec-born singer-songwriter Charlotte Cardin? The luminous Charlotte graces our cover as she reaches new heights of musical influence. The beautiful, audacious performer was recently honored as the female artist of the year at the Victoire de la Musique in France And Cardin is also embracing a new role as beauty ambassador for L’Oréal Paris, embodying the
modern, multi-faceted woman we celebrate. And we love it! The issue also explores how science, technology and innovation are shaping beauty this season. Innovation in skin care is thriving, with cutting-edge technology delivering a new generation of highperformance, intelligent formulations for potent skin care and lovely makeup. Cosmetics Mag also travels far and wide in this issue, particularly in the world of scent. We report on the essence of the new spring fragrances, navigate the season’s essential trends, and help you discover the must-have new product launches, bringing the beauty conversation to life on every page. Get ready for a bold beauty reset this spring as the pages of Cosmetics Magazine burst with all that is new and exciting in the world of beauty. We hope you will be inspired!
Enjoy!
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Raise your sun standards.
Daily dermatologist developed sunscreens with skincare + antioxidants.
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4 Charlotte Cardin Unapologetic greatness
Advisory tools
28 Exosomes: The Future of Regenerative Skincare
How cellular messengers are reshaping skin repair and rejuvenation
13 The Bold Lip Renaissance Spring is looking bright with shocks of color, celestial shimmers, and glossy finishes.
14 Palette Power Eyeshadow palettes return with enthusiasm.
36 Salut, beauté
The scoop on what’s hot in Québec – and beyond for Spring.
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Charlotte Cardin The True Match
BY VÂNIA AGUIAR
The radiant Charlotte Cardin shines as both a gifted vocalist and a masterful storyteller. Charlotte first rose to prominence in Quebec with the hit TV show La Voix (The Voice) and soon captured the global spotlight. From her early beginnings in Montréal to international acclaim, she has captivated audiences with a distinct musical style that blends electro-pop with raw, soulful ballads. Now, Charlotte now makes her entrance to the beauty world with L’Oréal Paris. L’Oréal Paris welcomed the incredibly talented Charlotte Cardin as part of the family in 2025. As a new ambassador to the brand, Cardin embodies the brand’s mission of empowering women and affirming their own worth unapologetically.
L’Oréal, the world’s No. 1 beauty brand, is dedicated to empowering women and men by offering luxurious, innovative products accessible to all. Known globally for its signature tagline, “Because I’m Worth It,” L’Oréal Paris champions individuality and self-worth through cutting-edge products in cosmetics, skincare, hair colour, hair care, and men’s grooming. With more than a century of beauty leadership, the brand continues to celebrate diverse expressions of beauty in every form. At the intersection of youth, experience, and creativity, Cardin redefines what it means to be a modern artist. With a confident voice and bold presence, she is a true force in the world of music, beauty, and culture, the perfect match for the brand. The female artist of the year at Victoire de la Musique in France, Cardin joins an iconic lineup of women known not just for their talent, but for their strength, individuality, and authenticity. Forging her own path without fear is the guiding principle of the artist, who has consistently chosen personal expression over conformity, inspiring her fans to embrace their own individuality. This philosophy aligns perfectly with the values of L’Oréal Paris.
L’ORÉAL PARIS True Match Lumi Glotion, $21.99 at stores across country
L’ORÉAL PARIS Voluminous Panorama Mascara, $19.99 at stores across country
L’ORÉAL PARIS Hyaluron Plump Ambition Lip Oil, $17,99 at stores across country
Shades Of Love
Armani Beauty reformulated its cult-favorite Luminous Silk Foundation, that now is enhanced with added skincare benefits and improved color matches.
ARMANI BEAUTY
Luminous Silk Foundation, $85 at armani-beauty.ca
Editor’s Picks
Glow & Tell
My top picks of the latest foundations, a go for a glowing complexion with these innovative launches.
Ace Base
Stick to it!
Dior introduces a balmy bronzer stick that melts seamlessly into the skin, instantly lending warmth, color, and dimension to the complexion without ever looking overly sculpted. Who says we have to wait until summer to look bronzed and sun-kissed?
DIOR Forever
Skin Bronze Stick, $71 at Dior’s counters
Each drop of the new Double Wear Stay-in-Place encapsulates 20 trillion colour-treated micro-pigments that are fully oxidized and stabilized to deliver uniform, skin-true coverage that does not shift or change throughout the day.
ESTÉE LAUDER Double Wear
Stay-in-Place Foundation, $67, at Sephora
Vitamin Radiance
The Even Better formula is rich in vitamins that help support skin’s natural energy, brighten, and defend for more radiant, healthylooking bare skin over time.
CLINIQUE Even Better Hydrating Vitamin Makeup SPF 45, $62 at Sephora
Healthy Glow
Terracotta Joli Teint Moisturizer
Healthy Rosy Glow with SPF 20 is an illuminating foundation that prevents dullness and provides a sunny glow.
Protecting Tinted
Moisturizer
Healthy Rosy Glow SPF 20, $70, at Guerlain’s counters
GUERLAIN
Trend No. 1
The Bold Lip Renaissance
Spring is looking bright with shocks of color, celestial shimmers, and glossy finishes. No matter your preferred pigment, there’s an emphasis on wearability. Blurred, softened lips instead of heavy liner. It works on every colour. Ultra-pigmented lipsticks that stand out even further against a backdrop of velvety, natural-looking skin. Colour returns to the mouth with conviction, rich plums, fiery reds, glossy berries, and high-impact stains brings a major resurgence of dramatic lips. No matter your preferred pigment, there’s an emphasis on wearability. Today’s bold lip focuses on boldness with comfort.
SUMMER FRIDAYS Flushed Lip Stain in Slipper soft warm pink, $29 at Sephora
TOOL KIT
ILIA Overglaze Hydrating Lip Gloss, $36 at Sephora
DIOR Addict Lip Glow Oil, $54 at Dior counters
Trend No. 2
Palette Power
Eyeshadow palettes return with enthusiasm. After years of pencils, creams and minimal effort, the appetite for actual colour stories is back. Eyeshadow palettes are making a comeback this Spring, soft pastels defined the makeup, but blue and green stood out as clear favorites echoing the collection’s exploration of bohemian freedom, classic Americana and whimsical spirit.
LANCÔME Curl Melter Mascara, $35 at Lancôme counters
GUERLAIN Ombre G Blooming Denim Collection in limited edition $109, at Guerlain’s counters
NYX Epic Inky Stick in Cobalt Click $18, at pharmacies
TOOL KIT
Spring Collection
The Bubble Experience
Exclusive interview with Bubble founder Shai Eisenman to find out more about the story behind the brand, the process behind launching a new skincare brand.
BY VÂNIA AGUIAR
You started your journey very young. Can you tell us about that beginning?
I started my beauty advisor journey at 15 and began working full time at 16, in very adult environments. I was learning, working, and growing up all at once. Being the youngest person in the room forced me to build confidence through effort, not titles. I learned how to take responsibility early, how to listen carefully, and how to earn trust by showing up consistently. Those years shaped the way I work and lead today, with resilience, humility, and a deep respect for hard work.
Why did you start Bubble? What problem were you trying to solve?
I started Bubble because the mass skincare aisle had been stuck in the past for far too long. Innovation had been reserved for prestige, while mass was left with outdated formulas, a lack of emotional connection, harsh ingredients, and confusing messaging. At the same time, younger consumers were becoming more informed and intentional about skincare, but the products available to them didn’t reflect that shift. Bubble was created to modernize mass skincare and democratize access to dermatologist-developed, clinically effective formulas. We focus on skin health, education, and transparency, without intimidation or unnecessary complexity. The goal has always been to make great skincare accessible, not exclusive.
Did you see a clear gap in the market for younger consumers?
Yes. There was a significant gap between aggressive, outdated acne products and expensive prestige skincare that wasn’t built for young skin at all. Younger consumers are thoughtful and informed, but the industry wasn’t meeting them with products that respected the skin barrier or encouraged great simple, healthy routines. Bubble was created to bridge that gap.
You often say Bubble was built with its community. What does that mean in practice?
It means we listen first. From day one, our community has been involved in shaping Bubble, from product development to education and messaging. We take feedback seriously and use it to guide decisions. Our customers aren’t just users of the brand, they’re collaborators in how it evolves.
How did Bubble build such a strong, engaged community?
By being consistent and honest. We focused on education, transparency, and real conversations rather than hype. We showed up where our audience already was, listened carefully, and responded thoughtfully. Trust takes time, and we were patient in earning it. Our community has almost 100K members -and it is the heart and soul of the brand.
Why is skincare especially important for Gen Z and younger consumers?
This generation is thinking about skincare earlier than ever before, which comes with responsibility. Skincare shouldn’t be about perfection or aggressive treatments, it should be about building healthy habits, supporting the skin barrier, and understanding ingredients. Our goal is to help young people develop a positive, long-term relationship with their skin.
What are your personal skincare non-negotiables?
It really does feel like choosing a favorite child. I use Bubble every single day, not because it’s my company, but because I trust what we’ve built.
My routine starts with a gentle cleanser, Soft Launch or Fresh Start, because protecting the skin barrier always comes first. I follow with Water Slide Hyaluronic Acid Serum and Cosmic Silk Milky Toner for deep hydration and balance, then Power Wave as my barriersupporting moisturizer. And daily mineral SPF is non-negotiable. I love these products because they represent our philosophy. We don’t chase trends, and we never settle. We keep pushing until we believe we’ve created something that truly deserves a place among the best in the industry.
BUBBLE Soft Swerve Barrier Balm, $26,99 at Shoppers Drug Mart
BUBBLE Cosmic Silk Hydrating Milky Toner, $24,99 at Shoppers Drug Mart
BUBBLE Star Dew Hydrating Eye Cream, $19,99 at Shoppers Drug Mart
SHAI’S FAVES
New in stores
MAKEUP MUST-HAVES
Face Forward
The return of the bare skin look seems universal. Gone is the flashy makeup, which has given way to effortless, healthy-looking beauty. This season, we celebrate simple and natural beauty. The face becomes more real, more alive, without filters and smoothed finishes. Fresh, radiant and silky skin, well-hydrated cheekbones... we display our skin like a fresh canvas, simply cleaned, soothed, enriched with a hint of light as if returning from a weekend at the beach. Also on trend are deep blue and warm brown, with some more unexpected shades adding a touch of modernity, without making the look heavy. Worn alone on bare skin or combined with more bold makeup, they allow for a new freedom of expression. We add a little intensity but keep it light and comfortable. On the lips, we apply hues that are opaque, satiny and full of character, and that brighten up a tanned complexion, standing out as a modern alternative to classic red.
1. The Look Of Love
The new Clarins heartstopping Lip Comfort Oil is infused with goodness, packing a powerful punch in the smallest of bottles. This lip care essential dazzles in a brand-new shade, a dewy, natural pink for a just-bitten look glazed in a mirror-shine finish. Lips are coated in a wash of subtle colour: glossy, plump, intensely vibrant with a barely-there tint. I love the beautiful texture, its sensuous, comforting and non-sticky finish.
CLARINS Lip Comfort Oil, $42 at Clarins counters
2. Plump it up
This hydrating tinted lip balm has 8 percent skincaring ingredients and color that blooms as it adjusts to the lips pH for a healthy-looking flush of color. It softens and smooths lips with moisturereplenishing ceramides, feel-good botanical oils, and Plumping and Peptide Technology.
BOBBI BROWN Extra Lip Tinted Balm with Plumping + Peptide Technology, $50 at Sephora
3. Get Cheeky
The TruBlend Skin Enhancer Baked Luminous Blush is swirled with two shades for unique, multidimensional, high-impact pop and a luminous finish. Baked with Hyaluronic Acid and White Rose Extract to help hydrate and soothe skin. Available in 4 shades.
COVERGIRL Trublend Skin Enhancer Baked Luminous Blush, $12,72 at Walmart
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4. The Elevated Base
Dior new-generation foundation is made in 42 shades according to a strict list of ingredients. It is heat and humidity resistant, and it delivers up to 24 hours of color-true wear and hydration while also reducing the appearance of pores for a smooth and visibly radiant complexion.
DIOR Dior Forever Skin Glow Hydrating Foundation, $77 at Dior counters
5. Pout Perfection
Clean Fresh Jelly Water Tint is a fabulous 2-in-1 lip and cheek cushiony plus hydrating tint for lasting soft-focus color. Lightweight, comfortable stain, texture infused with refreshing water gel technology in 6 transferproof colors.
COVERGIRL Clean Fresh
Jelly Water Tint, $12,99 at stores across Canada
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6. Instant Tan
This ultra-smooth bronzing powder delivers naturallooking warmth with a softly blurred matte finish that lasts all day. Its weightless, cream-like powder glides on effortlessly and blends seamlessly for a soft-focus bronze that looks like skin –never cakey, never muddy. Infused with vitamin-rich tomato seed oil to help soothe skin.
RARE BEAUTY Warm Wishes Soft Matte Powder Bronzer, $41 at Sephora
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7. Level Up
The new mascara Lash Latex of YSL is designed to hold the curve and length of your lash for up to 24 hours. The unique form-fitting formula wraps around each lash like a second skin, locking in lift all day long without smudging.
YSL Beauty Lash Latex Sculpting & Lengthening Mascara, $43 at YSL counters
The Essentials
Science continues to advance skin care. Its effectiveness attracts consumers seeking longevity and even skin rejuvenation. Cosmetics are reinvented with innovative ingredients that promise to transform beauty routines. At a time when consumers are looking for skin care that is both efficient, adapted to their many needs and non-aggressive, the cosmetics industry is refining its formulas. Key ingredients no longer promise instant miracles, but rather visible and lasting results supported by science, ranging from strengthening the skin barrier to cell regeneration. Thanks to these new generation products that are more targeted, smarter and more efficient, you can certainly maximize your beauty routine and have more visible and faster results!
1. Hydration Hero
Inspired by wellness and the way we hydrate our bodies, Biotherm’s latest innovation brings electrolyte science to skincare with Aquasource+ Electrolyte Dewy Gel 100H, a next-generation moisturizer designed for modern skin facing daily dehydration. This new launch blends sciencebacked performance with a sensorial texture consumers are actively seeking especially as Canadians face record-breaking cold and skin hydration becomes even more essential.
BIOTHERM Aquasource+
Electrolyte Dewy Gel 100H, $59 at Shoppers Drug Mart
2. Playing Defense
Meet your skin’s new barrier bestie. This clinically proven face cream works to replenish and strengthen skin’s moisture barrier while delivering intense, fast-absorbing hydration. The rich and plush formula has a whipped, comfy texture and is formulated with 1 percent colloidal oatmeal that replenishes to calm and nourish, Cica to visibly reduce redness, and hyaluronic acid to quench and leave skin visibly plump and hydrated.
ELF Skin Holy Hydration Barrier Goals Cream, $17 at Shoppers Drug Mart
FENTY SKIN Dew N Plump Intense Hydration Slushie Face Mask, $50 at Sephora 1 2
3. Mask Up
Drench the skin in a moisture barrierstrengthening gel mask bursting with Polyglutamic and Hyaluronic Acids and hydration-boosting oil bubbles. This leave-on gel mask with a slushie texture that hydrates and strengthens the skin moisture barrier with megaplumpers and encapsulated oil bubbles.
4. Refresh and Reset
A new skincare step, as simple as it is sublimely effective, this mist hydrate and defend the skin for a healthy look day after day. Offering antioxidant power benefit, intense Vanilla Planifolia water, that helps to protect skin and regain its ability to adapt from environmental stress. The twist and spray format of this refillable beauty accessory makes it ideal for slipping into a purse and keeping on hand at all times.
CHANEL Sublimage
La Brume, $380 at Chanel counters
5. Bounce Back
This is the next generation of skincare. Discover Age Perfect Le Duo, a revolutionary face serum that does it all. This unique product combines two powerful serums in one pump, a firming peptide serum and a brightening vitamin C and B3 serum that are freshly mixed with each use to deliver powerful antiaging results for a youngerlooking complexion.
L’ORÉAL PARIS
6. Pep Up
Backed by over 70 years of skin science and more than 50 years of peptide research, the upgraded formula is powered by Olay’s new Triple Collagen Peptide. This synergistic blend of pro-longevity skincare ingredients delivers anti-aging moisture and visible skin firming to strengthen cellular bonds, support natural collagen, and improve skin structure for visibly firmer, smoother, more radiant skin in just seven days.
7. Complexion Quencher
Experience weightless, all-day hydration with this dermatologist-developed daily sunscreen. Designed to protect against UVA/UVB rays, its formula is packed with antioxidants to combat free radicals. Perfect for sensitive skin, it delivers immediate and long-lasting moisture.
CLINIQUE UV Solutions
Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 50 with Hyaluronic Acid, $52 at Shoppers Drug Mart 3 4 5 6 7
Age Perfection Le Duo Age Defying Serum, $50,99 at Walmart
OLAY Regenerist MicroSculpting Cream, $34,12 at stores across country
HAIRCARE MUST-HAVES
Head Turner
Show your locks some love with Spring’s hottest launches. Focus on the best styling treatments for silky and impeccable texture.
1. Strong Form
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3. Heads Up
The Triphasic Active Length is an active length shampoo that stimulates the scalp to promote longer hair through the effect of massage and maintain healthy ends. With a formula enriched with a length-boosting complex of biotin and propolis that makes the hair longer and healthier faster.
FURTERER Triphasic Active Length Shampoo, $44 at Shoppers Drug Mart
2. Blown Away
Inspired by the original blowout spray, this heat-protecting styler is reimagined specifically for curly and coily hair craving a sleek moment without compromise.
MARC ANTHONY
Strictly Curls to Straight Ultimate Blowout, $11,99 at Shoppers Drug Mart
This treatment repairs up to 5 years of damage in just one use! Scalp collagen degradation is one of the main causes of hair loss, and the Vichy solution is based on a targeted three-step protocol that acts directly at the root to restore hair strength. We love it!
VICHY Dercos Collagen Filler 17 Ultra-Repairing Conditioner, $35 at Shoppers Drug Mart
4. Hair Repair
The Acidic Bonding Concentrate Hair Bandage Balm delivers intensive repair for damaged, dry split ends in just one use. Its lightweight, fast-absorbing, non-greasy leave-in formula helps reduce breakage, leaving ends stronger, smoother, and instantly revitalized.
REDKEN Acidic Bonding Concentrate Hair Bandage Balm, $59,99 at Amazon
5. Superstar Tool
The Revlon gentle multi-dimensional ceramic straightening and detangling bristles with coconut oil infusion, combs and detangling bristles gently glide through hair and get close to the roots, protecting hair from over-styling and locking in moisture, delivering silky, smooth results.
REVLON Smoothstay XL
Straightening Brush, $69 at London Drugs
Fortifying Shampoo, $69 at monatglobal.com 3 4 5 6 7
6. Love Luster
This product is safe for colour-treated and dry hair, its advanced Neofresh technology instantly transforms odours, leaving you with five times more conditioning care versus leading alcohol-based hair fragrance among prestige fragrances.
PUREOLOGY Love Luster
Hair Fragrance, $59,50 at pureology.com
7. Smooth Operator
Powered by biomimetic peptide technology, this fortifying shampoo gently cleanses while helping rebuild broken bonds and protect the scalp’s moisture balance. Helps hair look and feel smoother after just one wash.
MONAT Bond IQ
Neostrata Team Picks
While brands test their products constantly, the real magic happens when the people behind the scenes use them. We caught up with the Neostrata team to find out which daily essentials they can’t live without. Here are their ultimate ‘holy grail’ picks!
Brittany Everson
Account Executive NEOSTRATA®
NEW PHA BARRIER RECOVERY CREAM
This is my go-to recommendation for anyone dealing with post-procedure recovery, seasonal sensitivity or environmental stressors. It will immediately calm reactive skin, while strengthening the moisture barrier. The 12% PHA blend gently exfoliates, while Petrolatum and Hyaluronic Acid seal in lasting moisture. You must try this balmy recovery cream for a reliable solution whenever your skin needs a reset!
Patricia Clare
National Training Manager NEOSTRATA®
REBOUND SCULPTING CREAM
I have been having a love affair with Rebound Sculpting Cream with MicroDipeptide® and it has been a gamechanger! Truly a product that makes my skin feel supported, not “fixed.” In skincare, I seek results that understand me – Rebound delivers and meets me where I am at. No drama, no intolerance, just science-based results for my mature skin. Rebound Sculpting Cream helps my skin feel smoother, lifted and brighter.
Victoria Lo
Canada Lead, Sales & Marketing, NEOSTRATA®
15% VITAMIN C + PHA SERUM
The NEOSTRATA® 15% Vitamin C + PHA Serum is a standout and a true staple in my routine. Backed by sound science, the 15% Vitamin C keeps my skin bright and even, while the PHA smooths and refines. A couple drops does the trick–instant glowup, consistent results, no fuss. It never lets me down!
Kathryn Stuke
Senior Manager NEOSTRATA® Brand Marketing
RESURFACE SMOOTH SURFACE GLYCOLIC PEEL PADS
NEOSTRATA patented glycolic acid’s skin-renewing benefits in 1974—we’re the originals of acid-powered skincare. The Smooth Surface Glycolic Peel pads are my must-have product to accelerate cell turnover for visibly renewed skin, smoother texture, and refined pores. As I prep for my upcoming wedding, these give me clinically proven results I can trust, without the trip to my derm’s office.
Felix De Dios
Scientist, Dermocosmetic Research and Development
MANDELIC CLARIFYING CLEANSER
The best cleanser I’ve ever used is Mandelic Clarifying Cleanser. As a person with oily skin, I always thought that I needed an aggressive, sometimes physically stripping product to cleanse my skin, but that’s not true! Its lipophilic properties allow it to penetrate into pores for a deep cleanse, maintaining my skin clarity and radiance.
Exosomes The Future of Regenerative Skincare
How cellular messengers are reshaping skin repair and rejuvenation
BY LUCA PHILLIPS
With biotech rapidly influencing beauty, skincare is shifting from surface-level fixes to ingredients that support skin at a deeper biological level. Enter exosomes, the biotech-driven ingredient gaining traction in both aesthetic clinics and highperformance skincare. Once reserved for postprocedure recovery, these microscopic messengers are now emerging as one of the industry’s most intriguing regenerative innovations.
“In skincare, exosomes are especially notable for their regenerative and anti-inflammatory properties, making them valuable in enhancing the skin’s natural repair processes,” says Dr. Eunice Park, a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. “They help with fading fine lines, reducing pigmentation, smoothing and plumping the skin, and so much more,” she told Vogue. So, what exactly are they? Exosomes are extracellular vesicles naturally released by cells. Think of them as biological couriers delivering proteins, lipids, and growth factors that help regulate how neighboring cells behave. In the body, they facilitate communication that supports healing and regeneration. In aesthetic medicine, they’re frequently applied after microneedling or laser treatments to
accelerate recovery and amplify results. Their growing popularity reflects a larger movement toward regenerative beauty. Consumers are increasingly prioritizing barrier health, recovery, and long-term resilience over aggressive treatments. Exosome-infused serums are often paired with peptides, ceramides, and hydrating ingredients to reinforce that repair-focused approach.
Of course, it’s worth noting that the most compelling research to date comes from in-clinic applications, where delivery systems and penetration are optimized. Innovation in topical exosome technology is advancing quickly, bringing regenerative concepts once limited to clinics into everyday skincare. Exosomes are becoming synonymous with next-generation performance.
Ultimately, these cellular messengers signal a turning point in skincare, one where longevity, repair, and cellular intelligence replace quick fixes. If barrier health defined the last era of beauty, regenerative communication may define the next.
Charged Up Skincare
This lightweight, silky leave-on combines exfoliating enzymes and next-gen exosomes to gently clear dull surface cells and smooth skin texture. It supports skin renewal, improves natural regeneration, and visibly diminishes fine lines and wrinkles.
DERMALOGICA phyto nature e² regenerating daily exosome leave-on treatment, $229, available at Dermalogica.ca
From Korean skincare brand, Medicube, this high-performance serum is formulated to refine skin texture, minimize the appearance of pores, and rejuvenate the complexion. Enriched with a potent concentration of exosomes, this lightweight ampoule delivers targeted care for smoother, healthier-looking skin.
One Day Exosome Shot
Pore Ampoule 7500, $35, available at
This breakthrough, lightweight serum with Cica Exosomes boosts glow, visibly increases firmness, and reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles for clinicworthy skin rejuvenation. Luxuriously creamy yet lightweight. Zero stickiness. An exosome glow serum that layers seamlessly under skincare or makeup.
Exosome Hydro-Glow Complex, $30, available at Sephora
New Double Serum FOUNDATION
37 shades
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A REVOLUTION IN COMPLEXION
Do yourself Justice!
In an era that consumers are redefining haircare loyalty, seeking authenticity, transparency, and sustainable innovation. Justice Haircare is powered by award-winning formulations where products are designed by stylists, combining the credibility and performance with accessibility. Davis Mathie COO of the brand tells us all about it.
BY VÂNIA AGUIAR
How and where did the Justice Haircare brand get its start?
Justice Haircare was founded in Australia, born from the professional salon world and inspired by the relaxed, coastal lifestyle of Cronulla Beach, Sydney. Created by stylists, for stylists, the range was trialled and tested by more than 3,000 professional stylists across Australia before launch, ensuring real-world performance and reliability from day one.
Is the brand considered professional or is it distributed directly to consumers?
Justice Haircare is a professional grade brand operating through a distribution model. The philosophy has always been simple salonquality haircare that doesn’t cost the earth. The goal was to create a professional brand that the whole world could enjoy delivering salon results without the premium price barrier and making it accessible through retail and direct-to-consumer channels.
How did Justice enter the Canadian landscape and why?
Canada was a strategic and natural next step for the brand. The market is highly educated, values quality haircare, and has strong pharmacy and mass-premium retail channels. As Justice Haircare continues to gain momentum internationally, Canada offered the right balance of scale, sophistication, and long-term growth opportunity.
The brand appears to have a broad distribution strategy in Canada—was this intentional?
Yes. Canadian consumers discover and purchase haircare across multiple channels, and Justice Haircare was designed to meet them where they already shop. The aim is to build national awareness while maintaining consistent brand messaging, performance, and quality across all points of sale.
Who is the target consumer?
The target consumer is globally consistent: people who care about how their hair looks and feels, want visible results, and value quality without unnecessary complexity. While messaging may adapt to local climates or shopping behaviours, the core consumer remains the same worldwide.
What are some of the core products consumers can’t live without?
The brand’s hero products focus on everyday essentials such as repair, hydration, scalp health, and maintenance solutions that address real hair concerns and become part of daily routines. These are the products customers return to because they consistently deliver results. Our Smooth and Groom Wearable Treatment sells once every three minutes, every single day. .
What’s next for the brand?
Justice Haircare is focused on thoughtful, strategic growth deepening its haircare offering and exploring adjacent categories that align with the brand’s performance-led philosophy. Any future innovation will remain true to the brand’s core values: results, simplicity, and accessibility. The world is our oyster, and we want the whole world to enjoy Justice Haircare.
DAVID’S FAVES
JUSTICE HAIRCARE Volume Boost Texture Spray, $24,99 at Well.ca
JUSTICE HAIRCARE Curl Care and Styling, $24,99 at Well.ca
JUSTICE HAIRCARE Thinning Rescue lotion, $30,99 at Well.ca
JUSTICE HAIRCARE Marine Beauty Scalp Scrub, $24,99 at Well.ca
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Ask An Advisor
Spring fever is now on, and we have asked our beauty advisors, what are the biggest beauty trends for the new season.
What do you want to try and learn this year?
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Le retour aux looks peau nue semble universel. Fini les maquillages tape-à-l’œil, place aux mises en beauté sans effort qui respirent la santé. Cette saison, on célèbre la beauté simple et naturelle. Le visage se fait plus vrai, plus vivant, loin des filtres et des finitions lissées. Peau fraîche, lumineuse et soyeuse, pommettes bien hydratées… on affiche son épiderme comme une toile vierge, simplement nettoyé, apaisé, enrichi d’un soupçon de lumière comme au retour d’un week-end à la plage. Sont aussi tendance le bleu profond, le brun chaud, dont certaines nuances plus inattendues apportent une touche de modernité sans alourdir le résultat. Portés seuls sur une peau nue ou associés à un fard plus affirmé, ils permettent une nouvelle liberté d’expression. On ajoute ainsi un peu d’intensité, mais tout en restant dans la légèreté et le confort. Sur les lèvres, on applique des teintes opaques, satinées et pleines de caractère, qui illuminent les teints hâlés et s’imposent comme l’alternative moderne au rouge classique.
DIOR Poudre Bronzante
Forever Nude Bronze, 70 $, disponible aux comptoirs
Dior
CHANEL Fard à Joues
Contraste Intense, nuance
Rose Radiant, 66 $, disponible aux comptoirs
Chanel
CHANEL Baume Essentiel
Rouge Noir, nuance Cute, nuance Rose Radiant, 66 $, disponible aux comptoirs Chanel
CHARLOTTE TILBURY
Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer, 49 $, disponible sur charlottetilbury.com
FENTY BEAUTY Illuminateur
Killawatt Freestyle en mini format, 27 $, disponible à Sephora
BOBBI BROWN Stick Éclat
Hydratant, 48 $, disponible aux comptoirs Bobbi Brown
NYX Poudre Wonder Snatch, nuance Cheeky Cherry, 18,49 $, disponible chez Pharmaprix
ESTÉE LAUDER Fard
à Joues teinté Futurist Blushmaker, 42 $, disponible aux comptoirs Estée Lauder
GUERLAIN Brillant à lèvres
Kiss Kiss Bee Glow, 54 $, disponible aux comptoirs Guerlain
FENTY BEAUTY Crayon
Fine Linez Precision Gel, 35,50 $, disponible chez Sephora
DR HAUSCHKA Crayon à Lèvres en édition limitée, 32,50 $, disponible sur drhauschka.ca
ESTÉE LAUDER Huile à Lèvres Ultra Brillant, 40 $, disponible chez Pharmaprix
MERIT BEAUTY
Signature Lip Blush, 38 $, disponible sur meritbeauty.com
BOBBI BROWN Stick
Crème à Paupières, 46 $, disponible chez Sephora
LANCÔME Mascara
Lash Idôle Curl Goddess, 41 $, disponible aux comptoirs Lancôme
ESTÉE LAUDER
Baume à lèvres
Futurist Hydraaplump, 52 $, disponible aux comptoirs Estée Lauder
MOROCCAINOIL
Baume à Lèvres
Berry Pomegranade, 28 $, disponible sur ca.moroccanoil.com
CHANEL Vernis à ongles La Base Camélia, 66 $, disponible aux comptoirs Chanel
ILIA Brillant à lèvres
Overglaze Hydrating, 36 $, disponible sur sephora.ca
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Une entreprise familiale canadienne reconnue pour son expertise scientifique, ses formules rigoureuses et son engagement envers des produits de soins de la peau efficaces, sécuritaires et performants.
Expression de Beauté
Clarins affirme sa volonté de renforcer sa position dans l’univers du maquillage. En nommant Vanessa Ortiz artiste maquilleur nationale, la marque s’appuie sur une vision à la fois experte, humaine et profondément respectueuse de la beauté individuelle. Récit de ma rencontre avec Vanessa. PAR VÂNIA AGUIAR
Comment est née votre collaboration avec Clarins ?
J’avais accumulé plus de huit années de métier au Cirque du Soleil, une expérience très enrichissante sur le plan tant créatif que personnel. À ce stade de ma carrière, j’étais prête à relever de nouveaux défis et à explorer un environnement différent, tout en mettant à profit mon expertise. J’étais
déjà une adepte de Clarins et j’utilisais depuis longtemps ses produits, dont ceux de la gamme Embellisseur Lèvres, dans mon kit professionnel. Lorsque la possibilité de travailler pour la marque s’est présentée, cela m’a paru une évidence. Je savais que je pouvais apporter un regard neuf à la famille Clarins et influencer positivement le développement et la mise en valeur de sa ligne maquillage.
Quels sont vos produits Clarins préférés ?
J’en découvre constamment de nouveaux en les essayant. Parmi eux, le nouveau Double Serum Fond de teint est devenu un indispensable. Il donne un effet peau parfaite et un éclat hors du commun. Je l’adore. J’ai aussi toujours une Huile Confort Lèvres Clarins dans mon sac. C’est le parfait produit pour des lèvres hydratées et repulpées et il y dépose une délicate teinte naturelle.
On ne le répète pas assez souvent, mais la beauté de la peau repose avant tout sur une bonne routine de soins et les crèmes de la gamme Extra Firming Energy sont des alliées de choix.
Quels sont les indispensables de votre trousse à maquillage ?
L’iconique Double Serum de Clarins est un indispensable absolu pour préparer la peau, je ne peux tout simplement pas m’en passer. En vacances, je l’utilise souvent mélangé à une goutte de fond de teint. L’éclat qu’il procure est tout simplement incroyable.
Le Lift & Curl est, quant à lui, de loin le meilleur mascara que j’aie jamais utilisé et il n’existe vraiment rien de comparable. Je ne peux m’empêcher d’en parler. Il y a aussi la Lisse Minute Base Comblante, un produit magique que j’utilise même pour les hommes. Elle a un effet perfecteur et floutant qui masque les imperfections et on peut la porter seule pour un rendu peau parfaite ou sous le maquillage.
Quel est le geste beauté auquel il ne faut jamais déroger ?
Je le répète : Un maquillage réussi commence toujours par une routine de soins adaptée. Il est essentiel de ne jamais négliger l’application de ses crèmes. Comprendre les besoins de sa peau permet de choisir des produits réellement appropriés et de les ajuster au fil des saisons. Un épiderme bien nettoyé et hydraté permet de réussir un maquillage d’aspect naturel, lumineux et fluide. En résumé, la routine de soins n’est jamais une option, c’est une priorité.
À l’ère des mises en beauté soulignant les peaux fraîches, lumineuses, soyeuses et hydratées, Clarins, avec son nouveau Fond de teint Double Sérum, s’apprête-t-elle à révolutionner l’univers du maquillage ?
Ce produit hybride ne se contente pas de révolutionner l’univers du maquillage grâce à ses actifs exceptionnels offrant à la peau des bénéfices à long terme, il séduit également par son extrême adaptabilité. C’est qu’il est personnalisable et capable de répondre à de nombreux besoins. Il peut en effet se travailler comme un voile léger, ou être modulé jusqu’à une couvrance totale, selon la méthode d’application. Même dans sa version la plus couvrante, ce fond de teint se fond parfaitement à la peau et conserve un rendu naturel. Puisqu’il capte la lumière, il sublime le teint et lui procure un éclat sain.
Quelle est selon vous la plus grande tendance beauté du printemps-été que l’on voudra adopter ?
Les looks monochromes vont largement s’imposer, agrémentés d’une touche de couleur audacieuse, par exemple un maquillage aux tons latte rehaussé d’un eyeliner bleu marine. Le teint se veut frais et lumineux, dans une approche axée sur les soins où la peau naturellement éclatante est la grande vedette.
LES CHOIX DE VANESSA
CLARINS Double Serum Fond de Teint, 74 $ les 30 ml, disponible aux comptoirs Clarins
CLARINS Crème Extra- Fermeté Énergie, 132 $ les 50 ml, disponible aux comptoirs Clarins
CLARINS Lisse Minute Base Comblante, 49 $ les 15 ml, disponible aux comptoirs Clarins
CLARINS Mascara Lift & Curl, 42 $, disponible aux comptoirs Clarins
Lâchés Lousses
L’élégance passe souvent par la coiffure. Cette saison, les chevelures sont amples, travaillées mais souples et d’allure naturelle. Crinières à demi attachées, et légèrement frivoles, mises en plis aériennes... la grande tendance est aux cheveux lâchés lousses mais soigneusement préparés pour un volume maximal, qu’ils soient ondulés ou lisses, avec raie au milieu ou sur le côté. Cap sur les meilleurs soins de coiffage, pour une texture soyeuse et impeccable.
ORIBE Shampooing
Hydratant Intense
Eternal Curls, 63 $ les 250 ml, disponible sur ca.oribe.com
MONAT Soin des Liasions après-shampooing fortifiant, 80 $ les 178 ml, disponible sur monatglobal.com
KÉRASTASE Sérum
Chronologiste Overnight
Youth, 98 $ les 90 ml, disponible sur kerastase.ca
NEXXUS Shampooing
Protein Fusion Therappe, 16,99 $ les 400 ml, disponible sur amazon.ca
DUCRAY Lotion Fortifiante
Anaphase Creastim, 98 $ les 60 ml, disponible en pharmacie
MARC ANTHONY
Rafraîchisseur de Boucles
Strictly Curls, 13,99 $ les 189 ml, disponible chez Pharmaprix
GARNIER Vaporisateur
Lissant Illuminateur
Diamond Sleek, 12,99 $ les 137 ml, disponible en pharmacie
OLAPLEX Masque
Hydratant Texture Riche, 64 $ les 200 ml, disponible sur ca.olaplex.com
REVLON Outil Coiffant
Smoothstay Silicone Brush infusée d’huile de coco, 49 $, disponible chez amazon.ca
Créations à vocations lumineuses
Le pouvoir du parfum est indéniable. Les parfums du printemps nous transportent dans des paysages baignés de clarté qui répondent à nos urgences de fraîcheur et de nature bourgeonnante. On a soif de jus pour imprégner notre peau de belles senteurs et notre esprit de belles images. L’hiver enfin envolé, on a envie d’une plongée olfactive dans la légèreté, de s’asperger joyeusement avec des réminiscences d’herbe fraîchement coupée, de fleurs blanches et délicates. Ce printemps-ci, nos sens
Eau Féminin
GUERLAIN Eau de Parfum
Absolus Allegoria Tabac Sahara, 265 $ les 100 ml, disponible aux comptoirs Guerlain
CAROLINE HERRERA Eau de Parfum Good Girl Jasmine Absolute, 228 $ les 80 ml, disponible chez Jean Coutu
HENRI ROSE Eau de Parfum London 1983, 165 $ les 50 ml, disponible chez Sephora
RABANNE Eau de Parfum
Fame in Love Elixir, 152 $ les 50ml, disponible chez Sephora
vont s’exalter grâce à de nouveaux élixirs aux signatures aussi variées que riches. Une dominante s’en détache : un délicieux vent de renouveau émane de toutes les pyramides olfactives qui nous sont proposées, que ce soit à travers une originalité et une créativité folle, ou bien avec des notes fraîches, délicates et lumineuses. Il nous fait un bien fou, nous qui rêvions d’évasion et éprouvions justement une irrésistible envie de célébrer la saison naissante en portant un parfum à la hauteur de nos élans.
FERRAGAMO Eau de Parfum Signorina Romantica, 166 $ les 100 ml, disponible chez Pharmaprix
ISSEY MIYAKE Eau de Parfum Lumière, 208 $ les 100ml, disponible chez Jean Coutu
CALVIN Klein Eau de Parfum Euphoria, 155 $ les 50 ml, disponible chez Pharmaprix
YVES ROCHER Eau de Parfum Bouquet Ambré, 69,95 $ les 100 ml, disponible sur yvesrocher.ca
DIOR Eau de Parfum Dior
Addict Purple Glow, 137 $ les 50ml, disponible chez Sephora
ESTÉE LAUDER Eau de Parfum Bronze Goddess, 125 $ les 50ml, disponible aux comptoirs Estée Lauder
CHRISTIAN DIOR Eau de Parfum Cuir Saddle, 280 $ les 50 ml, disponible chez Holt Renfrew Ogilvy
YSL Eau de Parfum Libre Berry Crush, 230 $ les 88 ml, disponible chez Pharmaprix
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ
Eau de Parfum For Her Pure Musc Blanc, 215 $ les 100ml, disponible chez Jean Coutu
DOLCE & GABANNA Eau de Parfum The One Intense, 203 $ les 75 ml, disponible chez Sephora
GUCCI Eau de Parfum Bloom, 219 $ les 50 ml, disponible chez Holt Renfrew Ogilvy
BURBERRY Eau de Parfum Burberry Her, 246 $ les 100ml, disponible chez Pharmaprix
ARMANI Beauty Eau de Parfum Power Of You, 187 $ les 50ml, disponible sur armanibeauty.ca
GUCCI Eau de Parfum
Bloom Ambrosia D’Oro, 219 $ les 50 ml, disponible chez Holt Renfrew Ogilvy
Eau Masculin
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ
Eau de Parfum Musc Grenat, 358 $ les 100ml, disponible chez Holt Renfrew Ogilvy
DIOR Homme Intense
Eau de Parfum, 188 $ les 100 ml, disponible aux comptoirs Dior
BURBERRY Eau de Parfum Hero Elixir, 225 $ les 60 ml, disponible chez Pharmaprix
DOLCE & GABANNA
Eau de Parfum The One For Man, 231 $ les 100 ml, disponible chez Sephora
RABANNE Eau de Parfum Phantom In Red Elixir, 160 $ les 100 ml, disponible chez Jean Coutu
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ
Eau de Parfum For Him Musc Santal, 179 $ les 100ml, disponible chez Holt Renfrew Ogilvy
CAROLINE HERRERA
Eau de Parfum Bad Boy Cobalt Absolue, 200 $ les 100ml, disponible chez Sephora
Nouveau Double Serum
teintes
Trois adresses coup de cœur de la détente à Montréal !
Rivalisant de prestige et d’originalité, ces trois cocons dédiés à la sensorialité sont des lieux ultimes de détente et de bien-être.
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À bon port !
Le Bota Bota
Unique en son genre, le Bota Bota accueille à son bord les adeptes de détente pour un voyage sans pareil. Niché au cœur d’un site d’exception, ce spa-sur-l’eau est amarré au Vieux-Port de Montréal. On y trouve, sur le pont et les entreponts comme dans les jardins qui bordent le navire, saunas, bains froids, bains vapeur, douches et espaces de détente en enfilade. Inspiré des bains scandinaves, le circuit d’eaux nous invite à profiter de ses bienfaits étape par étape. Je me promène d’un lieu à l’autre et alors que je profite de chaque instant mon corps se délie avant la grande finale : le soin que j’ai choisi parmi l’alléchante gamme proposée ! Une fois que je suis bien installée en cabine, Shanel me prodigue le soin Vents et Marées, où crème exfoliante puis huile hydratante s’enchaînent dans un harmonieuse chorégraphie. L’expérience est prolongée par un massage des cheveux des plus relaxants. J’ai passé au Bota Bota une journée de ressourcement incroyable, à éliminer les toxines, améliorer la circulation sanguine, pour le plus grand bonheur de mon esprit comme de mon corps. Un voyage sensoriel ultime qui vaut le détour ! Pour réserver – botabota.ca
Littéralement enveloppant
Le Carré Saint-Louis
Niché au cœur de l’historique Plateau
Mont-Royal, le Spa Carré Saint-Louis est un secret montréalais bien gardé dont l’architecture holistique et les installations luxueuses servent d’écrin à des soins aux textures riches et aux arômes enivrants qui induisent la paix intérieure chez ses heureux initiés.
Sous la voûte en sous-sol, dans des aires mariant modernité raffinée et culture orientale, un circuit d’eaux nous convie à savourer les bienfaits de la thermothérapie. Bain de vapeur à l’eucalyptus, puis bain d’hydromassage, ensuite sauna puis douche revigorante sous une chute d’eau glacée… Déjà soumis au lâcher-prise, on se dirige vers les aires de repos en attendant notre prise en charge par des mains prodigieuses. Le moment venu, Anne-Sophie, experte en massothérapie, débute mon soin. Associant une gestuelle experte, précision millimétrée et maîtrise du mouvement, elle apaise la moindre fibre de mon corps. Ce rituel hautement technique agit en profondeur sur les tissus cutanés et musculaires grâce à une succession de gestes précis, dynamiques et ciblés. Après qu’elle ait exercé minutieusement son art, l’énergie circule de nouveau librement dans mon corps, me procurant une sensation de bien-être global alliée à une détente profonde. Car, j’ai pu le constater, chanceuse que je suis, ce massage fait fondre aussi bien les tensions mentales que physiques. Au sortir de la cabine, je me sentais si légère que j’aurais presque pu léviter. J’ai vécu au Spa Carré SaintLouis une expérience réparatrice exceptionnelle. Ce lieu de recentrage sur soi et de lâcher-prise est une belle découverte urbaine qui gagne à être connue ! J’ai adoré ! Pour réserver – spacarrestlouis.com
Sensorialité et efficacité
Le Dermalogica
Chaque soin prodigué chez Dermalogica est une incursion dans l’univers de la marque, où science et sensorialité se côtoient et font la part belle aux extraits les plus efficaces. Parmi les approches proposées, j’ai voulu essayer le Hydrafacial MD Platine, un traitement non invasif multi-étapes qui combine les bienfaits d’une hydradermabrasion de pointe accompagnée d’un peeling chimique doux, d’une thérapie par LED et d’une application spéciale d’antioxydants, acide hyaluronique et peptides. La Cadillac quoi ! Jenny, experte en soins de la peau de la marque, me reçoit chez Rennaï, au district de luxe Royalmount. Elle prend le temps de m’expliquer les étapes de ce soin signature. Très pro, elle débute le traitement avec des mouvements faciaux tout en douceur, une chorégraphie rythmée enveloppante favorisant la pénétration en profondeur des actifs. Ce rituel a pour vocation de régénérer la peau et d’en démultiplier l’éclat, d’opérer même une réinitialisation complète de l’épiderme en misant sur un solide protocole purifiant, hydratant et antiâge. Non seulement mon expérience a été hyperjouissive mais j’en suis sortie avec une mine radieuse, comme après un séjour à la campagne. Dermalogica, j’y crois ! Pour réserver – rennai.com
La science ne cesse de faire évoluer les soins de la peau. Leur efficacité attire les consommatrices en quête de longévité et même de rajeunissement cutané. En 2026, l’essor des cosmétiques aux exosomes, le développement de nouveaux appareils techno et les interventions plus discrètes de médecine esthétique ont le vent dans les voiles.
La cosmétique se réinvente avec des ingrédients innovants qui promettent de transformer les routines beauté. À l’heure où les consommatrices recherchent des soins à la fois performants, adaptés à leurs multiples besoins et non agressants, l’industrie cosmétique affine ses formules. Les actifs vedettes ne promettent plus des miracles instantanés, mais des résultats visibles et durables soutenus par la science, allant du renforcement de la barrière cutanée à la régénération cellulaire. Les peptides sont un bon exemple.
Innovations cosmétiques Les actifs de l’heure
Leur plus grand atout, on le sait, est une efficacité élevée qui ne provoque pas irritation même sur les épidermes sensibles. On les aime parce qu’ils sont capables agir sur des récepteurs précis de la peau pour stimuler la production de collagène, améliorer la fermeté et soutenir la réparation cellulaire.
L’acide salicylique, lui, perd du terrain au profit de l’acide succinique, qui s’impose comme l’actif anti-imperfections ultime. Plus doux, ce dernier aide à réduire boutons et inflammation tout en respectant la barrière cutanée. Pour les peaux fragilisées, les nouveaux chouchous des scientifiques sont les postbiotiques, qui deviennent des piliers, leur mission étant de renforcer le microbiome cutané, améliorer l’hydratation de la peau et en augmenter la résistance face aux agressions environnementales. Et que dire des exosomes ! Issus de la
recherche cellulaire, ils sont assurément l’un des actifs les plus innovants de 2026. Ces nanosystèmes jouent un rôle clé dans la communication entre les cellules, favorisant la régénération, la réparation et, même, la production de collagène. Encore réservés à des formules pointues, ils pourraient bien redéfinir les soins réparateurs et anti-âge.
Un autre actif que se démarque cette année est l’ectoïne. Capable hydrater intensément la peau, apaiser les épidermes échauffés, de protéger la peau du photovieillissement, de l’hyperpigmentation et des effets néfastes des rayons UV, elle agit sur tous les fronts et promet de devenir l’un des actifs phares de la cosmétique.
Grâce à ces ingrédients nouvelle génération, plus ciblés, plus intelligents et plus performants, notre routine beauté sera à coup sûr maximisée, ses résultats plus visibles, et ce, plus rapidement !
Les Crèmes des Crèmes
CHANEL Sublimage La Crème texture universelle, 570$ les 50 ml, disponible aux comptoirs Chanel
DIOR Capture Ox-C Treatment crème Jour, 185$ les 50 ml, disponible aux comptoirs Dior
CLARINS Precious La Crème Éclat, 442$ les 30 ml, disponible aux comptoirs Clarins
Les Hydratants
SUMMER FRIDAYS Gel-crème hydratant Cloud Dew, 52 $ les 50 ml, disponible chez Sephora
L’ORÉAL PARIS Hydratant Revitalift triple Power, 35,99 $ les 50 ml, disponible chez Pharmaprix
Les Nettoyants
ELEMIS Nettoyant riche et régénérant Pro-Collagen, 81$, disponible chez Sephora
FUNCTIONALAB Gel nettoyant Pure Perfection 4 en 1, 46$ les 210 ml, disponible sur functionalab.com
DIOR Nettoyant La Mousse Off/On, 75$, disponible aux comptoirs Dior
Les Sérums
DIOR Capture Ox-C
Treatment Le Sérum, 263,50 $ les 50 ml, disponible aux comptoirs Dior
GUERLAIN Sérum huile-eneau Jeunesse, 205 $ les 50 ml, disponible aux comptoirs Guerlain
ESTÉE LAUDER Sérum Lift et fermeté Revitalizing Supreme+, 188 $ les 50 ml, disponible chez Pharmaprix
Soins Yeux
LANCÔME Soin yeux génifique, 105 $ les 15 ml, disponible aux comptoirs Lancôme
GUERLAIN Soin Yeux
Réparateur Jeunesse, 125 $ les 15 ml, disponible aux comptoirs Guerlain
IDC DERMO Soin yeux liftant et lissant, 89,99 $ les 15 ml, disponible chez Pharmaprix
Les Anti-Âge
AVÈNE Sérum Tenseur
Hyaluron Activ, 89 $ les 18 ml, disponible aux comptoirs Guerlain
PAULA’S CHOICE Sérum longévité Cellular Youth, 102 $ les 50 ml, disponible chez Sephora
KARINE JONCAS Combleur de rides ciblé, 59 $ les 15 ml, disponible chez Jean Coutu
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Les Masques
OMY LABORATOIRES Masque défatigant express, 49 $ les 5 unités, disponible chez Jean Coutu
HANYUL Masque mousse mettoyant Artemisi 2-en-un, 30 $ les 120 ml, disponible chez Sephora
RHODE SKIN Masque crème sculptant Caffeine Reset, 57 $ les 50 ml, disponible sur rhodeskin.com
Soins Barrière Cutanée
MONAT Tonique enrichi en céramides renforcement de la barrière cutanée, 90 $ les 120 ml, disponible sur monatglobal.com
AESTURA Sérum Hydro Cera-AH Atobarrier 365, 46 $ les 30 ml, disponible chez Sephora
Les Brumes
CHANEL Sublimage La Brume, 380 $ les 50 ml, disponible aux comptoirs Chanel
FENTY SKIN Brume pour le visage Dew N Plump au nectar hydratant, 48 $ les 50 ml, disponible chez Sephora
U BEAUTY Brume The Barrier Bioactive, 104 $ les 100 ml, disponible chez Holt Renfrew Ogilvy
Les Liftants
AVÈNE Crème Micro-Lift yeux et lèvres Hyaluron Retinal, 79 $ les 15 ml, disponible en pharmacie
CLARINS Crème
Lift-repulpante MultiIntensive jour FPS 15, 156 $ les 50 ml, disponible aux comptoirs Clarins
Les Anti-Imperfections
AVÈNE Soin intensif antiimperfections Cleanance Comedomed+, 34 $ les 30 ml, disponible en pharmacie
NEUTROGENA Hydratant anti-acné sans huile, 9,97 $ les 118 ml, disponible sur amazon.ca
GARNIER Nettoyant purifiant doux salicylique, 15,99 $ les 250 ml, disponible en pharmacie
Les Exfoliants
ELF SKIN Exfoliant Quench Thirst Burst Pore-Fecting Toner, 15 $ les 50 ml, disponible chez Pharmaprix
AVÈNE Gel nettoyant Peeling Cleanance Comedomed, 34$ les 400 ml, disponible en pharmacie
Soins Éclat
GARNIER Fluide quotidien UV illuminant Vitamin(E) C +FPS 50+, 13,99 $ les 40 ml, disponible en pharmacie
L’ORÉAL PARIS Lotion Illuminatrice UV Bright Reveal FPS 50+, 35,99 $ les 50 ml, disponible chez Pharmaprix
YVES ROCHER Micro-Sérum éclat absolu anti-âge global, 69,95 $ les 50 ml, disponible sur yvesrocher.com
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Les Incontournables
CLARINS Precious Le Sérum Éclat, 440$ les 50 ml, disponible aux comptoirs
Clarins
DERMALOGICA Lotion régénérante quotidienne Phyto Nature E+ exosomes+ exfoliation, 229$ les 50 ml, disponible sur dermalogica.ca
JOUVIANCE Sérum anti-âge réparateur apaisant Cera+, 92 $ les 30 ml, disponible en pharmacie
Soins Lèvres
ESTHEDERM Soin anti-rides lèvres & contour Intensive Hyaluronic+, 42 $ les 15 ml, disponible sur amazon.ca
ROC Soin volumateur lèvres Derm Correxion, 41,96 $ les 15 ml, disponible chez Walmart
RHODE Booster de Lèvres aux peptides, 35 $ les 15 ml, disponible sur rhodeskin.com
Soins Les Hommes
Tatcha The Milky Sunscreen FPS 50+, 70 $ les 50 ml, disponible chez Sephora
TREE HUT Huile de rasage hydratante Coco Colada, 17,59 $ les 227 ml, disponible chez Pharmaprix
ROCKY MOUNTAIN Pain exfoliant ultime pour le corps, 14 $, disponible sur rockymountain.com
Soins Corps
LEVETEM Spray Exfoliant Corps, 72 $ les 150 ml, disponible sur levetem.com
NIVEA Lotion corporelle beurre de cacao hydratation intense, 16 $ les 625 ml, disponible en pharmacie
BUSHBALM Huile Ingrown Hair Nude, 36 $ les 30 ml, disponible sur bushbalm.ca
DUCRAY Crème réparatrice apaisante visage, corps, mains, 31 $ les 100 ml, disponible en pharmacie
DAISE BEAUTY Hello Daise brume parfumée pour le corps, 6,97 $ les 100 ml, disponible sur daisebeauty.com
CONCOURS
BONNE CHANCE !
Narciso Rodriguez s’associe à Cosmetics Magazine pour offrir un coffret cadeau de la collection « for her » d’une valeur de 530 $. Pour participer, rendez-vous sur la page Instagram cosmeticsmag !
Chef-d’œuvre
Olfactif
Comme disait Robert Ricci, cofondateur avec sa mère de la Maison de couture Nina Ricci : « Un parfum doit être une œuvre d’art et l’objet qui le contient un chef-d’œuvre ». Propulsé par le désir de sublimer la féminité actuelle, Harris Reed, directeur artistique de la Maison, a fait appel à la réputée Alexandra Monet pour qu’elle crée, accompagnée des maîtres parfumeurs Nathalie Lorson et Olivier Cresp, une fragrance résolument moderne mais digne d’une déesse. Résultat : Vénus, un floral chypré autour du magnolia magnifié par une vanille addictive et un enveloppant patchouli blanc. Sa facette brillante lui confère une signature presque mythique. Le grand chic !
NINA RICCI Eau de Parfum Vénus, 198 $ les 80 ml, disponible chez Jean Coutu
