Cosmetics Magazine, Winter 2021 —The Beauty's Best Awards issue

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THE BEAUTY’S BEST AWARDS ISSUE Meet the stars of the 2 0 2 1 B e a u t y ’s B e s t A w a rd s

WINTER 2021

N BSU TO BNEEAW U TI Y Z ZR E S 9 Sweet Stocking Stuffers 10 Must-Have Makeup 12 Superstar Skincare 14 Holiday Hits

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18 Nude Lips

20 Makeup for Everyone

19 Punk-Inspired Eyeliner

23 Beauty's Best Awards

A nod to ’90s nostalgia, we welcome the nude lip comeback

As we continue to mask up, punk-inspired eyeliner is popping up everywhere and we're ready to rock it!

How the beauty aisle is evolving into a safer space for all genders

Relive the magic of the first annual Beauty's Best Awards virtual gala and meet this year's winners

Director, Beauty Publications & Awards James R. Hicks Creative Director Heather Marrin Sales & Production Director Stephanie Hicks Trends Editor & Features Editor Lora Grady Beauty Editor Mishal Cazmi French Beauty Editor Vânia Aguiar Editorial inquiries: shicks@cosmeticsmag.com Advertising & event inquiries: jhicks@cosmeticsalliance.ca

Vol. 51, No. 4 — Winter 2021

Cosmetics Alliance President and CEO Darren Praznik Director, Finance & Administration Michele Follows

ADVISOR TOOLS

IN EVERY ISSUE

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Publisher’s notes

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Editor's letter

In French, Vânia Aguiar gives the scoop on what’s hot in Quebec—and beyond!

99 Ingredient 101

The surprising benefits of adding coffee grounds and oil to your skincare routine

101 # ProWeLove

Hair colour inspo from coveted Toronto colourist, Carolyn Mila Shariff (a.k.a. @frankieglitz)

Manager, Digital Media & Communications Amy Sutherland Director, Media & Communications Susan Nieuwhof Manager, Membership & Administration Michele Davis Manager, Beauty Specialist Certification Program Diane Kozak Cosmetics Alliance Canada, Suite 102, 420 Britannia Rd E, Mississauga, ON L4Z 3L5

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VISIBLE IMPROVEMENT IN VERTICAL LINES IN

3 DAYS!

Lip Wrinkle Repair Targets a plumped appearance for visible improvement in vertical lip lines with:

5% Clinically shown to promote visible plumping of the skin and smooth the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles.

3% Supports skin’s natural collagen to plump the look of skin.

ANTI-WRINKLE TOPICAL LINE FILLER

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UP FRONT

PUBLISHER’S NOTE THE FIRST ANNUAL BEAUTY’S BEST AWARDS

Photo: David Hawes

held in late October was a tremendous success.

This was the first time we combined our two awards programs, The Canadian Beauty Awards and The COSA Awards to create one special Canadian awards program celebrating the best products and the best people in the beauty industry.

The live virtual event trended # 3 on Twitter for most of the evening and reached 1.2 million people with over 92,000 interactions and generated over 7,000 tweets and 600 re-tweets!

The exciting awards content and our special guest Jessica Holmes from Royal Canadian Air Farce helped skyrocket our engagement level to a record 8.2%.

Since then, we have had ads in The Globe & Mail, The Toronto Star, and on Fashion magazine’s social pages, reaching another two million people in Canada.

Make sure you have a look at all the finalists and winners in this issue starting on page 23 and running over 50 pages in this issue. Many of the product winners have recorded thank you videos, and all our service award winner acceptance speeches are included as well. So have fun reading this special Beauty’s Best Awards section in this issue.

Next year, we have booked The Canadian Beauty Awards on Thursday, October 20, 2022, for a live, in-person event at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto.

The staff at Cosmetics magazine would like to wish you and yours the very best for this holiday season coming up. We trust the holiday sales will be better than ever this year.

Thanks again for another great year and congratulations once again to all our finalists and winners of this year’s awards.

Jim Hicks, DIRECTOR, BEAUTY PUBLICATIONS AND AWARDS @JIMHICKSTWEETS

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THE NEW VERY GOOD GIRL EAU DE PARFUM & BAD BOY EAU DE TOILETTE

UP FRONT

EDITOR’S LET TER THESE LAST YEARS HAVE BEEN CHALLENGING, filled with anxiety

and concern. But in uncertain times, a little bit of beauty goes a long way to soothe the soul. I believe in the forces of good in our business, and I believe in the people that inspire us with their creativity and care.

We have dedicated a large part of this issue to the outstanding talent of our Beauty Advisors, as well as to the innovative products that took top honours at the Beauty’s Best 2021 awards. Nothing could lessen the excitement and pleasure of that fabulous soirée!

This year was a turnaround for our industry, with consumers returning to the shops to stock up on their favourite products.

And there’s a bright spot in the near future: NPD Group research suggests consumers plan to spend 5 percent more on holiday shopping this year.

We’ve got plenty of inspiring, cool content in this issue of Cosmetics magazine.

Seeking gift inspiration? For the latest beauty products, enchanting holiday sets and delightful stocking stuffers to give and to get, check out our section by Trends & Features editor Lora Grady, (Page 9).

Makeup for Everyone reports on the evolution of the beauty aisle into an inclusive space for all genders, (Page 20).

And I was thrilled to interview (in French) one of my favourite perfume creators, the enigmatic, talented, poetic, olfactory visionary: the one and only Serge Lutens, (Page 94).

Now, throw your fears out the window, be flexible whatever comes your way, and go for your dreams and passions. Most of all, be beautiful!

Have a wonderful holiday season and a super successful 2022!

Vânia Aguiar, FRENCH EDITOR @VANIAAGUIAR12

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NEW IN STORES M A K E U P | S K I N C A R E | H O L I DAY S E T S

s r e f f u t S g in k c o t S t e e w S ’TIS THE SEASON FOR GIVING, and what better way to show the beauty lover in your life how much you care than with a glam (and affordable) stocking stuffer? A perfectly purse-sized neutral lip gloss or a two-minute hydrating face mask, made with cica and hyaluronic acid, makes a fab secret Santa present. Your bestie will love a set of bestselling false-lash-effect mascaras (including a waterproof option for rom-com nights) or a day-tonight lip pencil duo. And any amateur makeup artist will appreciate a translucent setting powder to keep their holiday looks in place. — Lora Grady QUO BEAUTY Trim the Tree Lip Gloss Ornament, $8, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

MASQUE BAR 2-Minute Quickie Mask, $4, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

ESSENCE Lash Princess Mascara Set, $16, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

NARS Unwrapped Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Duo, $35, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

LAURA MERCIER Set-A-Porter Translucent Loose Setting Powder, $17, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

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Must-Have

MAKEUP From new arrivals in Canada to party-worthy lipsticks and a glimmering highlighter, these launches will have you ready to celebrate 1.

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1. Lip Service

Six years after these viral lip kits launched in the U.S., they’re now available to buy IRL at Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada. The transferproof liquid lipstick and liner duo promises eight hours of wear.

KYLIE BY KYLIE JENNER

Matte Lip Kit in Snow Way Bae, $37, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

2. Prime Time

Meet the perfect holiday party clutch companion. This breathable primer is a cinch to swipe on underneath foundation or on its own, and it helps reduce the appearance of large pores and fine lines, leaving a matte finish.

It’s suitable for all skin tones since it goes on clear.

REVOLUTION Pro Blur Stick,

$22, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

3. Bare Necessity

Inspired by nature’s beauty and made with sustainable rosehip oil and sea buckthorn, these six pretty new

palettes each feature six shadows in matte, satin and metallic finishes. The formula is vegan and the fully recyclable packaging is eco-friendly.

BAREMINERALS Mineralist

Eyeshadow Palette in Ultranatural, $42, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

4. Second Skin

This highly anticipated, award-winning tinted serum, available in 30 shades, has officially launched in Canada. With patented non-nano zinc oxide, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, it protects skin from sun damage while hydrating and plumping.

ILIA BEAUTY Super Serum

Skin Tint SPF 40, $62, at Sephora.

5. Pucker Up!

Go for a bold matte lip with this new highly pigmented lip crayon from Revlon. It’s enriched with mango seed oil for a super light feel that doesn’t flake or fade, and the built-in sharpener

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means you can always have a flawless finish.

REVLON Colorstay Matte

Lite Lip Crayon in Ruffled Feathers, $14, available in January 2022 at Shoppers Drug Mart.

6. Glow Getter

Bring on the glow this season with this oilfree pressed powder highlighter. Its silky texture easily blends for a subtle, shimmery glow that works with almost all skin tones.

CATRICE More Than Glow

Highlighter, $8, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

7. Cover and Care

Buildable and lightweight, this concealer is formulated with hyaluronic acid plus vitamins C and E to hydrate while covering dark circles and blemishes. It delivers up to 24-hour coverage and comes in seven shades.

ELIZABETH ARDEN

Flawless Finish Skincaring Concealer, $36.50, at Hudson’s Bay.

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Superstar

SKINCARE Face the elements this winter with these cleansers, serums and more that promise to hydrate and protect skin

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1. Balms Away

This oil-based balm melts away makeup without stripping skin of moisture. Infused with vitamin E, eucalyptus, clove and jojoba oils, it hydrates skin while taking off the day. Its soothing scent and texture make it feel like a spa experience.

VERSED Day Dissolve

Cleansing Balm, $24, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

2. Deep Clean

Take on impurities and make your pores appear smaller with this mask from Australian brand Alya Skin, new at Shoppers Drug Mart. It’s made with vitamin E, aloe vera, witch hazel and kaolin clay to cleanse and detoxify.

ALYA SKIN Pink Perfect

Clay Mask, $52, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

3. Hydration Station Ideal for dehydrated winter skin, this velvety serum is infused with seven vitamins (A, B, C, D, E, F and K) and can be used on any skin type. It also contains

blueberry oil to help protect skin from blue light.

GRAYDON Moon Boost

Serum, $89, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

4. Brighter Days

Take on dull, uneven skin with this new cleanser that sloughs off dead skin cells to reveal a more radiant complexion.

Glycolic acid, calendula extract and jojoba seed oil help to condition and brighten while maintaining the skin’s lipid barrier.

DERMALOGICA Daily

Glycolic Cleanser, $49, at Dermalogica.ca.

5. Glowing Review

Now with five times the amount of ceramides, this fast-absorbing day cream replenishes skin’s moisture and takes on signs of aging for firmer skin. Elizabeth Arden’s 3D Fit Triple Active System helps reveal a more sculpted, youthful glow.

6. Sleep Saviour

Winter skin woes got you down? This overnight serum, made with L’Oréal Paris’s exclusive Antioxidant Recovery Complex, helps to reveal millions of new cells for smoother and more radiant skin. It’s even suitable for sensitive skin types.

L’ORÉAL PARIS Age Perfect

Cell Renewal Midnight Serum, $45, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

7. Waterless Wonder

This waterless treatment combines retinol, sunflower fatty acids and plant-based bakuchiol to take on wrinkles, dark spots and blemishes without causing irritation.

It also uses antioxidantrich vitamins C and E to enhance the efficacy of the retinol and even out skin tone.

BOSCIA 0.6% Pro-Retinol

Repair + Renew Waterless Advanced Treatment, $67, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

ELIZABETH ARDEN

Advanced Ceramide Lift and Firm Day Cream, $106, at Hudson’s Bay.

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NEW IN STORES

Holiday

HITS Spoil someone you love (or yourself!) with these covetable, limited-edition gift sets that will look stunning under the tree

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1. Self-Care Package

Based in the traditions of Korean herbal medicine, Sulwhasoo combines ancient ingredients with modern delivery systems. This limited-edition set features the brand’s classic First Care Activating Serum and Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream for softer, smoother skin.

SULWHASOO Cult Classics

Set, $241, at Nordstrom.

2. Sparkling Scent

Make a sweetly scented lasting impression with your rockstar BFF by gifting the Superstar Collector’s Limited Edition of Carolina Herrera’s iconic Bad Boy and Good Girl fragrances. (They’re sold separately but look so good together!)

CAROLINA HERRERA Bad

Boy Superstars Eau de Toilette, $130, and Good Girl Superstars Eau de Parfum, $158, at Hudson’s Bay.

3. Mistletoe Must

Banish dry winter lips with this six-piece set of fan-favourite minis. You get Sugar Advanced Therapy and Sugar Rosé, plus Sugar Icon for a hit of red and Sugar Mint Rush for a burst of minty freshness.

FRESH Sugar Hydrating Lip

Kit, $69, at Sephora.

4. Signature Spritz

With three scents, including woody-floral fragrances Sunset Riot, Flora Mortis and the musky Concrete Rain, this affordable set is ideal for the perfume collector. Whether they like notes of amber, orchid or black lily, there’s a signature scent for every personality.

ALLSAINTS Fragrance

Collection Coffret, $66, at Hudson’s Bay.

5. Glow For It

Give the gift of mega hydration with this set,

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complete with a trial size of Neostrata’s Bionic Oxygen Recovery athome radiance facial and a full-size Moisture Infusion Hydrating cream.

N E O STR ATA Winter

Glow Set, $31, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

6. Artist Essentials

Perfect for the makeup pro or the budding beauty lover, this giftset features three of Benefit’s bestsellers, including The PoreFessional face primer, Hoola bronzer and Gimme Brow+.

BENEFIT Beauty Sleigh Bells,

$27, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

7. Plump It Up!

Featuring two bestsellers and two limitededition shades, these four Full-On Plumping Lip Polishes are made with plumping peptides and moisturizing vitamins for super soft and full lips.

BUXOM Crown Jewels Set,

$33, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

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RECHARGE 100% EPIDERMAL HYALURONIC ACID DAILY LOSS.

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WRINKLES

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FINE LINES

*Clinical scoring, 53 women, 6 weeks.

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FACE & EYE SERUM

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H.A. WRINKLE FILLER 1.5% HYALURONIC ACID VITAMIN C + PEPTIDE VICHY VOLCANIC WATER

TESTED UNDER DERMATOLOGICAL & OPHTHALMOLOGICAL CONTROL. HYPOALLERGENIC. FRAGRANCE FREE.

@BILLIEEILISH

TREND TO TRY

Bare Beauty

@CHRISTIANCOWAN

’90s nostalgia, the nude lip is making a comeback right now. Billie Eilish pulled off a flawless nude lip at the Met Gala, while models wore the look on the runway at Christian Cowan’s Spring/Summer 2022 show during New York Fashion Week.

“The allure of a nude lip is that it screams sexy without screaming sexy,” says Torontobased makeup and hair artist Sangeeta Bhella. It’s a subdued look that’s a great finishing touch for smoky eyes. “A simple look to do at home is precise black eyeliner, tons of mascara, some bronzer, a lip liner to define and a nude lipstick or gloss.” Her go-to tip: Use your fingertip to dab on a gloss or lipstick in a peachy nude shade, then line your lips with a nude pencil, “smudging the edges to create a sexy pout.” — Lora Grady

NUDE LIPS @PATMCGRATHREAL

AS PART OF THE NO-MAKEUP MAKEUP trend and a nod to

Trend Nº 1

BEST FOR:

A romantic date

Tool Kit

Photos: Instagram.

Clockwise from top left: Billie

Eilish in a nude lip and smoky eye combo at the 2021 Met Gala; Isamaya Ffrench created this natural look for Christian Cowan Spring/Summer 2022; Pat McGrath created this look on JLo for the premiere of The Last Duel at the Venice Film Festival.

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CHARLOTTE TILBURY

Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillow Talk Medium, $27, at Sephora.

CHANEL Rouge Coco Gloss

Moisturizing Glossimer Lip Gloss in Noce Moscata, $44, at Holt Renfrew.

REVLON ColorStay Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick in Eyes on You, $13.49, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

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TREND TO TRY

Rock On

Trend Nº 2

P U N K- I N S P I R E D L I N E R

A WELCOME THROWBACK

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to the grunge era (especially as we continue to mask up), punk-inspired eyeliner is popping up everywhere this season.

Ciara wore a bold eye look to the MTV Video Music Awards, while models for Chanel, Dior and Zuhair Murad wore versions of the look on the runways during Fall/Winter 2021 shows.

“Punk-inspired looks are cool and a bit rebellious,” says Toronto-based celebrity makeup artist Simone Otis. “Everyone can wear black around the eyes in some sort of way that suits them, whether it’s sharp, smudged or exaggerated.” Start by choosing what eyeliner finish you want to achieve. Otis says liquid eyeliner is better for sharp lines and winged looks, whereas pencil liners are great for tightlining and creating a lived-in, smudged look, and gel eyeliners are good for those who prefer to work with a makeup brush. For a punk-chic look, Otis sometimes layers a black eyeshadow overtop or dabs on some eye gloss for a final touch. — Lora Grady

BEST FOR:

A night out on the town

Tool Kit

Photos: Instagram.

Clockwise from top left: Ciara

rocked a dramatic smoky eye at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards; Peter Philips created this punk-inspired eye look for Dior’s Fall/Winter 2021 show; L’Oréal Paris global makeup artist Val Garland conceptualized Helen Mirren’s look for the brand’s Le Défilé show at Paris Fashion Week.

STILA Stay All Day Dual-Ended Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner, $36, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

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GUCCI Stylo Contour des Yeux Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in Noir, $47, at Holt Renfrew.

ESSENCE Kajal Pencil,

$2, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

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F E AT U R E

MAKEUP FOR EVERYONE How the beauty aisle is evolving into a safer space for all genders

By Lora Grady Like most preteen girls growing up in the suburbs, I went to the mall with my friends at least once a week.

But as the biggest, tallest girl in the group, I wasn’t always able to shop at the same clothing stores. I’d hold my friends’ purses while they tried things on, feeling like an outsider.

When we stopped by the makeup aisle of the drugstore, though, everything changed. Mascara, blue eyeshadow and Lip Smackers didn’t have any size tags. I loved poring over all the different textures and shades, and I experimented endlessly. Makeup made me feel like I could express myself in a way that my clothing couldn’t. Today, an entire wave of young millennials and Gen Z-ers are proving that there are no rules when it comes to makeup— and all are welcome.

Toronto-based model, actor and TV personality Mina Gerges grew up in Abu Dhabi. He attended 20

an all-boys boarding school, where he was taught how to “be a man” from a young age—something that never felt right to him. His first experience with makeup was when he was eight years old. “I have a specific memory of this red lipstick my mom wore. I looked at her and thought, ‘This is what beauty means to me,’” he says. “When she wasn’t home, I would put it on and look in the mirror. It felt right.”

After moving to Canada at age 12, Gerges would go to Sephora with his girlfriends. He pretended like he was there for them, even though he was really looking for himself—but he didn’t have the confidence to go for it, for fear of being judged. The moment things started to change, he says, was when he fully embraced his sexuality. “As I learned to accept myself, I realized that makeup is not a gender thing.” Support on his social media gave Mina the confidence

to keep going and in 2019, Gerges worked with Sephora on the brand’s We Belong to Something Beautiful campaign. “Makeup is such a beautiful and powerful way to make a political statement. For me, it has been a way to say, here I am: I’m openly gay, and I’m Egyptian, and I’m comfortable with who I am. I’m creating my own rules around how I’m going to express myself,” he says.

“I’m comfortable with who I am. I’m creating my own rules around how I’m going to

express myself” Michelle Silverstein, a Torontobased makeup artist and hair stylist, grew up in the dance and theatre

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F E AT U R E

#Throwback Thursday Add these playful products to your makeup routine and recreate your favourite Y2K looks

Inspired by the iconic sitcom Friends, this palette is worth buying just for the adorable case. The 18 matte, shimmery and glittery shades can create all kinds of fun looks.

REVOLUTION

X Friends Forever Flawless “We Were on a Break!” Shadow Palette, $20, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

MINA GERGES scene, and has worked on countless faces. Makeup is a tool to help us express ourselves, she says. “It’s the art of care, the art of connection and the art of expression.” One of the funnest parts of makeup, Silverstein adds, is that you can express yourself based on how you’re feeling that day. Gerges agrees: “I identify more as gender fluid, so the way I apply makeup is informed by whether I’m feeling more masculine or more feminine.”

Hunter Athena, a Calgary-based model and travel influencer, also first discovered makeup as a kid and had “very rudimentary makeup skills” as they grew up. When Athena left their abusive ex-husband, makeup turned out to be a healing medium for them.

“He would actually make fun of me for my makeup. I wore blue eyeliner once and he told me I couldn’t do that unless I was going to a club,” they say. “After I left him, one of the first things I did was buy a bright-blue

liquid eyeliner and I drew the biggest blue wings.” Athena went through a period of self-discovery after leaving and a big part of their healing was learning how to do makeup. “I’d sit on my bed in my apartment doing my makeup every single night, teaching myself. I worked at it for two or three years, constantly learning,” they say. “It was a really deep, spiritual, healing journey for me.”

Playing with makeup helped Athena realize that they can be non-binary and feminine. “I love feeling pretty and that doesn’t change who I am in my gender at all. Anyone can want to feel pretty!”

As for where we go from here, Athena is ready for more visibility—and not just on the internet. “I love seeing men play with makeup on TikTok while calling out toxic masculinity. I’m living for it. I want that to translate to the mainstream because that should be everywhere.”

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A honey-toned lip gloss with a sweet scent will bring you right back to high school—except this formula is silky, not sticky, and suits all skin tones.

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP

Juicy Secret Lip Gloss, $11, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Create a playful look with these highly pigmented blushes that deliver a pop of colour and a dose of hydration with a dewy finish.

QUO BEAUTY

Glow Drops Serum Blush Set, $25, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

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#BBAWARDS2021

s ’ y t u a e B t s e B From this year’s absolute must-have products to the industry’s most exceptional talent, we’re celebrating the very best that Canadian beauty has to offer with the first ever Beauty’s Best Awards

By Lora Grady

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#BBAWARDS2021

Thank you to this year’s Beauty’s Best Awards Judges’ Committee A very special thank you to to this roster of industry professionals for taking the time to review all of this year’s finalists. The judging panel is comprised of two committees: the Product Judging Committee and the Service Awards Judging Committee

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Product Awards Judging Committee

Caitlin Agnew

Freelance writer & contributing beauty editor, Globe and Mail

Mishal Cazmi

Editorial Manager, Pinterest Canada, freelance writer & on-air beauty expert

Deborah Fulsang

Freelance beauty writer & editorial director, the Whale & The Rose

Vânia Aguiar

Editor, Vânia Le Blogue! and Cosmetics magazine

Jill Dunn

Co-host Breaking Beauty podcast & resident beauty expert, Marilyn Denis Show

Liza Herz

Freelance beauty writer

Alex Laws

Freelance editor

Nathalie Atkinson

Freelance writer & columnist, Globe and Mail

Janine Falcon

Freelance beauty writer & founder, Beauty Geeks

Souzan Michael Galway Acting Beauty Director, FASHION

Mickey Tortorelli CTDP, CEO & founder, BeauteSchool Inc.

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Service Awards Judging Committee

Vânia Aguiar

Editor, Vânia Le Blogue! and Cosmetics magazine

Stephanie Hicks

Director of Sales & Production, Cosmetics Magazine

Lora Grady

Freelance Writer and Feature Editor, Cosmetics magazine

Alex Laws

Freelance writer

Barb Maclellan Professor at Sheridan College

Heather Marrin Creative Director, Cosmetics Magazine

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ICYMI: Fr o m t h e o p e n i n g r e m a r k s to the closing performance

by Jessica Holmes, relive the magic of the 2 0 2 1 B e a u t y ’s B e s t A w a r d s at Cosmeticsmag.com

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Consumer’s Choice Fragrance Launch

Winner!

For the Beauty’s Best Consumers Choice Awards, consumers voted through the Cosmetics web site and through TopBox’s 80,000 subscribers. Just over 20,000 people cast their votes to determine this year’s winners. All of the finalists in the fragrance categories were eligible for this award.

A BRIGHT AND PEPPY POP OF PINK meet the

signature floral notes in this timeless scent. Featuring Dior’s spokesperson, Natalie Portman, the fragrance gained three ranks on the NPD placing it in a top five spot. The new spin on a classic scent had consumers clicking add to cart! In-store, customers couldn’t help to stop and smell the roses with fresh floral bouquets offered with every purchase.

DIOR Miss Dior Rose N’Roses EDT [Parfums Christian

Dior Canada]

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#BBAWARDS2021

Consumer’s Choice Skincare Launch

For the Beauty’s Best Consumers Choice Awards, consumers voted through the Cosmetics web site and through TopBox’s 80,000 subscribers. Just over 20,000 people cast their votes to determine this year’s winners. All of the finalists in the skincare categories were eligible for this award.

Winner!

CONSUMERS LOVE THIS RICH CREAM that was

developed to protect collagen reserves and reduce the signs of aging. With 98% of the ingredients derived from natural origin, skin appears firmer and more balanced after just a few weeks of use.

REVERSA Collagenique™ Cream [Dermtek Pharma Inc.]

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#BBAWARDS2021

Consumer’s Choice Makeup Launch

For the Beauty’s Best Consumers Choice Awards, consumers voted through the Cosmetics web site and through TopBox’s 80,000 subscribers. Just over 20,000 people cast their votes to determine this year’s winners. All of the finalists in the makeup categories were eligible for this award.

Winner!

BENEFIT FOUNDERS JEAN AND JANE FORD have

always enjoyed pushing the boundaries of beauty – and this mascara is no exception. Adding 40% more length to your lashes, it is no wonder consumers came running, keeping the brand at the number one spot for prestige mascara in the US, UK and Canada.

BENEFIT They’re Real! Magnet Extreme Lengthening Mascara

[Benefit Cosmetics Services Canada, Inc.]

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EXTREME LENGTHENING MASCARA Extender Brush with

Draws out lashes to

EXTREME LENGTHS making them look

MAGNETICALLY CHARGED CORE

pulls the Magnetic Mineral Enriched Formula up & OUT BEYOND the tips of lashes for extreme length & powerful lift.

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Consumer’s Choice Other: Clean, Body, Men’s Grooming

For the Beauty’s Best Consumers Choice Awards, consumers voted through the Cosmetics web site and through TopBox’s 80,000 subscribers. Just over 20,000 people cast their votes to determine this year’s winners. All of the finalists in the clean beauty, body care and men’s grooming categories were eligible for this award.

Winner!

FROM THE BRAND THAT PUT DRY SHAMPOO on

the map comes an innovative formula to refresh and detox your hair and scalp. With organic aquatic mint to eliminate and protect from pollutants and iron oxides that give an invisible finish, it is no surprise that one is sold every nine seconds!

KLORANE Dry Shampoo with Organic Aquatic Mint [Pierre

Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique]

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ORGANIC AQUATIC MINT DRY SHAMPOO

Thank you to all beauty lovers!

The #1 plant-powered Dry Shampoo for a minty fresh hair detox

#SaveTime

#SaveStyle

(1) Life-cycle analysis of Klorane Shampoo with Oat Milk – 10 liters of water used per wash.

#SaveWater

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Best Luxury Fragrance Launch Winner!

INSPIRED BY A CHILDHOOD MEMORY of Serge

Lutens’, this invigorating, limited-edition fragrance is a callback to the medieval tradition of clove-studded pomanders. It’s the seventh fragrance to join the Eau di politesse collection and exceeded its sales plans. Des Clous Pour Une Pelure features notes of mandarin, cloves and nutmeg, and the transparent bottle showcases the signature emerald green colour of the composition.

SERGE LUTENS Des Clous Pour Une Pelure EDP

[Shiseido Fragrance Division (BPI)]

FINALISTS

TOM FORD

Bitter Peach EDP [Estée Lauder Companies: Tom Ford Beauty]

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LES EAUX DE POLITESSE DES CLOUS POUR UNE PELURE

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Best Full Market Fragrance Launch, Women’s Winner!

MARC JACOBS’ MANTRA, “I am perfect as I

am,” was the inspiration behind this bright new scent. An intoxicating blend of daffodil, rhubarb, almond milk and cashmeran, Perfect was the number one fragrance launch in Canada in 2020, exceeding sales expectations by 130% in the first quarter. The campaign was cast with 30 diverse faces to represent the “Perfect As I Am” motto.

MARC JACOBS Perfect EDP [Coty Canada Inc.]

FINALISTS

CHANEL

Coco Mademoiselle L’Eau Privée [Chanel]

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DIOR

Miss Dior Rose N’Roses EDT [Parfums Christian Dior Canada]

CAROLINA HERRERA

Good Girl Supreme EDP [Puig Canada]

VIVA LA JUICY

Le Bubbly EDP [Elizabeth Arden/ Revlon]

DOLCE & GABBANA

The Only One EDP Intense [Shiseido Fragrance Division (BPI)]

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Best Full Market Fragrance Launch, Men’s Winner!

CARDAMOM, LAVENDER, IRIS and vanilla

come together in this intense interpretation of an iconic fragrance from Jean Paul Gaultier. Mitchell Slaggert headed the campaign, helping to make Le Male Le Parfum the number three men’s launch of the year—exceeding sales plans by 118%.

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Le Male Le Parfum

EDP [Puig Canada]

FINALISTS

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

Ferragamo EDT [Shiseido Fragrance Division (BPI)]

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PACO RABANNE

1 Million Parfum EDT [Puig Canada]

DIOR

Homme EDT [Parfums Christian Dior Canada]

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THE NEW PERFUME

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Best Luxury Skincare Launch GUESTS WERE VIRTUALLY welcomed to store-

Winner!

driven livestream events for the unveiling of this limited-edition holiday collection, delivering an elegant and exclusive experience. The stunning packaging for the iconic cream, inspired by Swan Lake, features a decorative frame of gold feathers and captures the changing beauty of women. The campaign reached almost two million unique users with overall impressions surpassing 11 million.

CLÉ DE PEAU Beauté La Crème (Limited Edition)

[Shiseido Canada Inc.]

FINALISTS LA PRAIRIE

Platinum Rare Haute Rejuvenation Collection [Holt Renfrew]

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SISLEŸA

L’Integral Anti-Age La Cure [Sisley-Paris]

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FELICITY JONES

T H E I CO N . T H E M A ST E R P I E C E .

T H E PI N N AC L E O F PE R F E C T I O N .

L A CRÈ ME | THE CRE A M A testament of perfection, an exaltation of science formulated to rejuvenate beauty.

Skin’s evolution to ultimate youthful radiance.

U N LO C K T H E P OW E R O F YO U R R A D I A N C E C L E D E PE AU B E AU T E . CA

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FINALISTS

Best Prestige Skincare Launch CLARINS

Nutri-Lumière [Clarins]

CLARINS

GUERLAIN

Total Eye Lift [Clarins]

Abeille Royale Eye R Repair Serum [Guerlain]

U BEAUTY

FUNCTIONALAB

Winner!

BAREMINERALS

Skinlongevity Serum [Shiseido Canada Inc.]

CHANEL

THIS WAS THE NUMBER ONE serum sold in Canada

Multi-Recovery Complex [Estée Lauder Canada]

LISE WATIER

Pre/Post Inject [Functionalab Group Inc.]

PREVAGE

Sublimage L’Extrait de Nuit [Chanel Canada ULC]

Lift & Firm Y-Zone Day Cream [Groupe Marcelle]

Anti-aging Daily Serum 2.0 [Elizabeth Arden/ Revlon]

LANCÔME

SHISEIDO

PHILOSOPHY

this year, boasting an impressive 94 million impressions on social and traditional media. Over 1,000 beauty advisors were virtually trained to better understand the formula’s new breakthrough Chronolux power signal technology: Skin cells are renewed naturally overnight to help with the production of collagen for firmer skin.

ESTÉE LAUDER Advanced Night Repair Serum Synchronized

Resurfacing Compound [U Beauty]

Clarifique Dual Vital Perfection Nature in a Jar Essence [L’Oréal Uplifting and Firming [HFC Prestige Canada] Cream [Shiseido International Inc. Canada Inc.] (Coty Canada)] CLINIQUE ID

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Prestige Skincare Category Winner We celebrate this win with our brand teams, retail partners and the incredible beauty advisors who recommend Advanced Night Repair Serum to their customers every day. #1 Serum sold in Canada

estéelauder.ca #AdvancedNightRepair

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Best Full Market Skincare Launch Winner!

WITH A PATENTED DELIVERY SYSTEM, this product

delivers a winning combination of hyaluronic acid and ceramides for visibly plumper, firmer and more hydrated skin. Its pre-measured doses are sustainably stored in convenient and protective biodegradable capsules that help to deliver the hyaluronic acid more effectively. After pivoting the sales strategy due to COVID-19, over 50,000 mailers were sent out to targeted consumers, which resulted in 120% growth to plan.

ELIZABETH ARDEN Hyaluronic Acid Ceramide Capsules

Hydra-Plumping Serum [Elizabeth Arden/Revlon]

FINALISTS

NEUTROGENA

BB Cream Natural [Groupe Marcelle (Marcelle Brand)]

VICHY

L’ORÉAL PARIS

LiftActiv Specialist Peptide-C Ampoules [Vichy Laboratories - L’Oréal Canada] 44

MARCELLE

Hydro Boost Night Pressed Serum [Johnson & Johnson]

Revitalift Night Serum wth Pure Retinol [L’Oréal Paris]

VICHY

LiftActiv H.A. Wrinkle Filler [Vichy Laboratories - L’Oréal Canada]

GARNIER

Skinactive All-In-One Micellar Cleansing Water With Vitamin C [L’Oreal Paris]

NEUTROGENA

Skin Balancing Micellar Wipes [Johnson & Johnson]

NEUTROGENA

Rapid Tone Repair 20% Vitamin C Serum Capsules [Johnson & Johnson]

NUXE

Super Serum [Prestilux]

FILORGA

Global Repair Eye & Lips MultiRevitalizing Cream [Filorga]

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SKIN BALANCING Micellar Cleansing Wipes © Johnson & Johnson Inc. 2021

TM

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Best Derm Skincare Launch

FINALISTS

REVERSA

REVERSA

Radiance-Glow Cream [Dermtek Pharma Inc.]

Collagenique Cream [Dermtek Pharma Inc.]

EUCERIN

REVERSA

URIAGE

Hyséac New Skin Serum [Prestilux]

Winner!

Aquaphor Healing Ointment [Beiersdorf Canada]

VICHY

FORMULATED WITH POLYHYDROXY ACIDS (PHAS)

and hyaluronic acid, this soothing eye gel-cream delivers a boost of moisture to help refill and smooth fine lines in the under-eye area. Thanks to the effective acids, 100% of users reported a smoother skin texture after using twice a day for four weeks. Influencer and teaser campaigns helped this product surpass sales expectations.

LiftActiv Specialist Peptide-C Ampoules [Vichy Laboratories L’Oréal Canada]

Retin[A]list Cream [Dermtek Pharma Inc.]

VICHY

Normaderm Phytosolution Lotion [Vichy Laboratories L’Oréal Canada]

REVERSA

Hydra-Minéral Concentrate [Dermtek Pharma Inc.]

JOUVIANCE

3-In-One Duo Pro Advanced Anti-Aging Cream + Booster Serum [Jouviance]

NEOSTRATA Hydra Filling Eye Gel-Cream [Johnson & Johnson]

KLORANE

Smoothing and Soothing Eye Patches [Pierre Fabre DermoCosmetique]

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AVÈNE

Cleanance Comedomed Anti-Blemish Concentrate [Pierre Fabre DermoCosmetique]

VICHY

LiftActiv H.A. Wrinkle Filler [Vichy Laboratories L’Oréal Canada]

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All great style tells a story.

The Globe and Mail Style Advisor celebrates the very best of fashion, beauty, travel, food & drink and living well in every way possible. We’re proud to celebrate the year’s most successful and innovative launches at the Beauty’s Best Awards.

Learn how you can connect to The Globe and Mail’s trend-setting audience at

globelink.ca/style-advisor

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Best Sun/Body Care Launch Winner!

BEAUTY EDITORS AND CONSUMERS LOVE the dry, velvety

finish of this skincare-like sunscreen. Formulated with Sun Filter Complex, the new 100% chemical filters offer broad spectrum protection and create a shield to protect from UV rays. Six plant extracts further help protect skin against sun damage. Clarins collaborated with eight influencers for this launch and over 23,000 units were sold by December 2020.

CLARINS Sun Range [Clarins Canada]

FINALISTS

NUXE

Huile Prodigieuse Florale [Prestilux]

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AVÈNE

Tinted Mineral Fluid SPF 50+ [Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique]

L’ORÉAL PARIS

Sublime Bronze SelfTanning Facial Drops [L’Oréal Paris]

NEOSTRATA

Triple Firming Neck Cream [Johnson & Johnson]

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AWARD WINNER Best Sun/Bodycare product

Senna extract Protects skin cells from the harmful effects of the sun.

“

Protected.

Golden.

Unstoppable.”

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Best Prestige Makeup Launch, Lips & Eyes

WITH A COLOUR PALETTE INSPIRED BY SILK,

leather and enamel, this 24-shade collection is comprised of velvety-soft matte finishes, along with smooth and luminous satin finishes—all in refillable packaging. As beautiful inside as they are on the outside, Rouge Hermes sold an average of 65 units per day in Canada in 2020 and generated nine million impressions in print and social media.

Winner!

ROUGE HERMÈS [Hermes Canada Inc.]

FINALISTS

CLARINS

Wonder Perfect Mascara 4D [Clarins Canada]

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MAC COSMETICS

Powder Kiss Liquid Lip Colour [MAC Cosmetics (Estee Lauder)]

LANCÔME

Lash Idôle Mascara [L’Oréal Canada]

BENEFIT

They’re Real! Magnet Extreme Lengthening Mascara [Benefit Cosmetics Services Canada, Inc.]

GUCCI

Mascara L’Obscur [Coty Canada]

BENEFIT

Brow Microfilling Pen [Benefit Cosmetics Services Canada, Inc.]

GUCCI

Rouge à Lèvres Mat Lipstick [Coty Canada]

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Best Prestige Makeup Launch, Face FINALISTS

Winner!

CLARINS

Milky Boost [Clarins Canada]

LAURA MERCIER

SINCE ITS 1998 LAUNCH, this iconic product is a go-to for

consumers and pro makeup artists. Enriched with magnolia bark extract, these correctors soothe skin while helping to conceal the appearance of redness and imperfections. The new formula makes application even easier, with a creamy, blendable texture and is now sensitive skin approved. With sales up 36%, this concealer has held on to its #1 spot in Canada.

LISE WATIER New Portfolio Professional Correctors

[Groupe Marcelle]

Translucent Loose Setting Powder, Translucent Honey [Shiseido Canada Inc.]

NARS

Soft Matte Complete Foundation [Shiseido Canada Inc.]

GUCCI

Poudre de Beauté Éclat Soleil [Coty Canada]

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PORTFOLIO PROFESSIONAL CORRECTORS 4-IN-1 CORRECTS · CONCEALS HIGHLIGHTS · SCULPTS

CORRECTOR

N O1 IN CANADA *

THE ONE AND ONLY *Source: AC Nielsen’s Market Track • Prestige • National • Concealer • Sales, 52 weeks ending September 11, 2021.

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Best Full Market Makeup Launch, Lips, Eyes & Face Winner!

BRIDGING THE GAP between makeup and skincare, this

tried-and-true foundation was relaunched as a moisturizer in a foundation. The new formula, enriched with hyaluronic acid, boasts an impressive range of 45 shades and maintains its signature seamless blendability. Backed by influencers and beauty experts alike, the product scored a 4.6/5 for quality and a 4.7/5 for value.

L’ORÉAL PARIS True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

[L’Oréal Paris]

FINALISTS

L’ORÉAL PARIS

Air Volume Mega Mascara [L’Oréal Paris]

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COVERGIRL

Lash Blast Clean Mascara [Coty Canada]

ANNABELLE

Perfect Butter Bronze [Groupe Marcelle]

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NEW

FOUNDATION MOISTURIZER IN A FOUNDATION IMPROVES SKIN QUALITY IN 2 WEEKS 24H HYDRATATION PERFECTLY MATCHES SKIN TONE AND TEXTURE WITH 80% MOISTURIZING CARE + HYALURONIC ACID

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Best Clean Beauty Launch Winner!

A TRIO OF ECTOIN, HYALURONIC ACID and orange blossom

water make up this all-natural hydrating serum. Vegan, crueltyfree, GMO-free and perfume-free, the hypoallergenic formula is suitable for sensitive skin and is made with 99.8% natural ingredients. The sustainable packaging uses soy inks, which makes it—and the bottle—completely recyclable.

LOTUS AROMA Daily Hydrating Serum [Laboratoires Natrum

(Lotus Aroma)]

FINALISTS REVERSA

Collagenique™ Cream [Dermtek Pharma Inc.]

WESTMAN ATELIER

Squeaky Clean Lip Balm [Holt Renfrew]

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LOTUS AROMA

Daily Sunscreen [Laboratoires Natrum (Lotus Aroma)]

CALVIN KLEIN

CK Everyone EDT [Coty Canada Inc.]

COVERGIRL

Lash Blast Clean Mascara [Coty Canada Inc.]

GUERLAIN

L’Essentiel High Perfection Natural Matte Longwear Foundation [Guerlain]

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The Beauty Specialist Certification Program is an online certification program that ensures Beauty Specialists have the most accurate information to assist customers with confidence.

Check out our new website!

bscpcanada.ca

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Best Hair Care Launch FINALISTS

Winner!

KLORANE

Dry Shampoo with Organic Aquatic Mint [Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique] THIS INNOVATIVE PRODUCT starts to work as soon

as it comes into contact with wet hair and takes just eight seconds to condition, detangle and moisturize.

The formula is enriched with amino acids to repair and smooth long strands, as well as overprocessed, dry and brittle hair. It’s no surprise it’s the number one hair treatment in Canada.

L’ORÉAL PARIS Dream Lengths Wonder Water [L’Oréal Paris]

Best Men’s Grooming Launch Winner!

DOVE

Hair Therapy Breakage Remedy Shampoo, Conditioner and Leaveon-Treatment [Edelman]

L’ORÉAL

Extraordinary Oil More Than Shampoo [L’Oréal Paris]

THIS MULTI-TASKING GEL FORMULA leaves skin

refreshed and protected, and adds more volume to hair, making it a vanity mainstay. Perfect for on-the-go, the three-in-one product is designed to tackle dirt, oil and sweat, but it’s still super gentle. It even has a cooling sensation to help kick-start your day. Influencers and press helped keep sales up, exceeding yearly targets.

CW BEGGS & SONS 3-in-1 Wash Body, Face and Hair

L’ORÉAL

Le Color Gloss [L’Oréal Paris]

FINALIST

(Groupe Marcelle)

SHEAMOISTURE

Men’s Collection [Shea Moisture]

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Beauty Icon Award Roger Southin President & Co-Founder of Jouviance Winner!

He went on to be employed by Pfizer in the early ’90s, where he launched such blockbuster products as Norvasc, Lipitor and Viagra.

While working for Pfizer in Japan, his wife Nicole Senecal and Dr. Guy Sylvestre discussed the idea of a special anti-aging cream designed exclusively for dermatologists. So, in 2003, Nicole and Roger founded SoSen (Southin + Senecal= SOSEN) and announced the launch of Jouviance.

BORN IN ENGLAND just after WWII,

Roger’s parents and his brother immigrated to Canada, arriving by ship in November 1954. The family moved to Montreal where Roger completed his elementary and high school education – where his love for science truly began.

It took him almost six years to complete his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry, working as a laboratory technician for a pharmaceutical company during the day and taking classes in the evening, and in 1972, he received his degree.

Roger began his career in earnest working as a development chemist at Novartis, where he also began to work on his MBA at McGill, evenings, weekends and summers, cumulating with a degree in Marketing and Finance.

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In 2011 SoSen merged with Functionalab, and together they have been able to significantly expand the Jouviance product line and increase distribution across Canada and into the US market.

The brand went from two employees to over 250 and it is now available in over 2000 drugstores in Canada and over 1200 CVS pharmacies in the US. Today, Jouviance is the number one dermocosmetic pharmacy selling brand of products developed and made in Canada.

It has grown from an idea during casual conversation at a PR event in 2002, to a well-established internationally recognized brand today.

FINALISTS

DAVID CAPE

Groupe Marcelle

LISA CURTIS

Puig Canada

ALAIN MÉNARD

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C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S !

REJUVENATING ANTI-AGING CREAM Anti-aging expertise developed by a dermatologist for sensitive skin

HONORING OUR COMPANY’S FOUNDER ROGER SOUTHIN WINNER OF THE 2021 BEAUTY ICON AWARD

The Jouviance team thanks you for your vision, innovation and legacy.

Without a doubt, Jouviance is an emblematic brand in Canada and Roger Southin a pioneer in Canada’s cosmetic industry.

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Best Service in a Drugstore, Team Award IN THEIR WORDS WHAT’S THE SECRET TO YOUR TEAM’S SUCCESS?

Regardless of role, we are focused on supporting each other to deliver a superb, consistent customer experience. We are also committed to creating a true experience for our customers: Our daily mission is “Wow your customer!”

WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR JOBS?

Not many jobs allow you to have fun while you work. We have a truly enjoyable experience on the job daily. Every customer is unique and every interaction is personal. We never get bored! But most importantly, helping our clients feel confident and beautiful — and seeing their joy when they feel good — is what it is all about.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE CUSTOMER SERVICE STORY?

SHOPPERS DRUG MART, BEDFORD, N.S.

Team members: Fariza Sweden, Rebecca Bishop, Monica Gates, Sarah Beaton, Roni Orser, Tear Major, Yan He and Ursula Wildy This eight-person team works together to strengthen the collective success of the department and provide superior customer service to their clients — even during the pandemic. Whether they’re helping a teen gain confidence in their skincare routine, showing someone how to apply makeup correctly or assisting the elderly with everyday needs, this team believes that making someone feel like their best self is the most rewarding part of being a beauty expert.

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An elderly customer came in with his grandson, whose teddy was “hurt.” Our on-duty beauty advisor offered to complete “surgery” to repair the teddy while the duo shopped. When the boy returned, he was overjoyed. This story represents our team’s commitment to the customer experience. This was not a beauty customer, but our advisor was ready to deliver to ensure a positive experience.

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FOR HELPING US LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD AND DO GOOD.

Drug Store Team Award

Rookie of the Year Award

Peer Nominated Award

Shoppers Drug Mart, Bedford, NS

Chloe Doiron SDM, Dieppe, NB

Darlene Duguay SDM, Moncton, NB

Our congratulations to all our nominees and winners of this year’s Beauty’s Best Awards. Thank you for your wonderful work and the beautiful experience you provide to customers every day.

From all of us at Shoppers Drug Mart

SHOPPERSDRUGMART.CA

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Best Service in a Department or Specialty Store, Team Award IN THEIR WORDS WHAT’S THE SECRET TO YOUR TEAM’S SUCCESS?

Good communication and great collaboration allow us to excel as a team. We always support each other — there is no “your” or “my” customer. Our shared goal is going above and beyond to give customers the best shopping experience with us. We genuinely enjoy working together and celebrating each other’s successes.

WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR JOBS?

Making women feel beautiful and confident, and developing relationships with them.

WHAT IS THE BEST PIECE OF WORK OR LIFE ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN, AND WHO GAVE IT TO YOU?

Our cosmetic manager, Tatiana, always reminds us that one person doesn’t win unless the team wins.

When we work together, success comes easier than if we are working only for our own gain.

LANCÔME COUNTER

HUDSON’S BAY, EDMONTON Team members: Genevieve Pada, Sirui (Natale) Yu, and Janet Rau This three-person team offers exceptional customer service based on their individual strengths and they work together to create a lasting impression with their clients. From hosting mini in-store events to offering special treatments or gifts with each purchase, the team has created a loyal and growing clientele.

Leading with the motto “one person doesn’t win unless the team wins” has truly put them at the top of their game.

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HIT YOUR LASH GOALS. VOLUMIZE EVERY. SINGLE. LASH.

LASH IDÔLE

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE

2021 COSA AWARD WINNERS -------------------------

YOU ARE OUR IDÔLES!

GENEVIÈVE PADA

NATALIE YU

JANET RAU

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Best Service Lifetime Achievement IN HER WORDS WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR JOB?

The lifelong friendships that I’ve made with my coworkers and the relationships I’ve developed with my customers. Another great thing is knowing that I’ve made a customer happy with their shopping experience.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE CUSTOMER SERVICE STORY?

When non-essential businesses were closed during the lockdown, I had a customer of mine call me in a panic. Not only did she need product for herself, but she also needed gifts for various family members.

Based on her description over the phone, I did her shopping for her throughout the store. There was no time to deliver by courier, so I dropped the gifts off to her home the same day.

HOW HAS THE PANDEMIC CHANGED HOW YOU VIEW DAILY BEAUTY RITUALS?

BARB DEMELO

I spend more time on skincare, but not nearly as much on colour, just simple eyeliner and mascara.

Lipstick and lipliner, however, are a must—even under the mask.

Elizabeth Arden Counter, Hudson’s Bay, Burlington, Ont. In her career spanning over 35 years, Barb DeMelo’s loyalty and appreciation for her customers is what sets her apart. During the second lockdown, Barb worked with the Elizabeth Arden account executive to ensure that the spring gift-with-purchase would still be available to her customers. Barb also took the pandemic in stride, hand-delivering purchases to clients’ homes and personally reviewing each curbside pick-up order to make sure they were perfect.

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Cosmetics Outstanding Service Awards 2021 A big thank you and congratulations to our winners for their talent and commitment to achieving the highest customer service standards.

Department Store Team Award Lancôme Genevieve Pada, Natalie Yu & Janet Rau, Hudson’s Bay Southgate, AB

Lifetime Achievement Award Elizabeth Arden Barb DeMelo, Hudson’s Bay Burlington, ON

Retailer Nominated Award Estee Lauder Claire Smith, Hudson’s Bay Vernon, BC

Fragrance Advisor Award Fragrance Counter Amy Luu, Hudson’s Bay Burnaby, BC

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Best Service Rookie of the Year IN HER WORDS WHAT IS YOUR SECRET TO SUCCESS?

My secret to success is to love what you do. When you like and enjoy what you do, you tend to want to work to get better at it.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CUSTOMER SERVICE STORY?

A woman came in stressing about a first date. I was able to help her pick out a full line of makeup products to help her achieve a beautiful look that she loved!

WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF WORK OR LIFE ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN, AND WHO GAVE IT TO YOU?

My parents always told me, “Never be afraid to ask questions.” It’s the best advice, considering I would have never gotten here without my team’s patience while answering my million questions.

CHLOÉ DOIRON Shoppers Drug Mart, Dieppe, N.B. This rising beauty star’s passion and determination drive her to provide the best possible experience for customers. Chloé Doiron manages the social media accounts for her store, bringing the shopping experience to her clients’ fingertips, and is always promoting in-store and online offers to make pandemic shopping even easier. Her patience and determination ensure each client’s needs are met, which has kickstarted a growing roster of loyal customers.

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Beautiful.

Resilient.

Me. Cancer doesn’t define who I am.

From articles on nutrition and exercise during cancer, skincare & cosmetics, advocating for yourself, to tips on caring for a loved one facing cancer, and so much more, the Look Good Feel Better magazine has something for everyone.

Head over to lgfb.ca.

LGFB.ca | @LGFBCanada LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER® | REG. CHARITY #13374 0316 RR0001

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Best Service Dermo-Cosmetic Expert IN HER WORDS WHAT IS YOUR SECRET TO SUCCESS?

It doesn’t take much to make someone’s day or to leave a lasting impression in someone’s heart; it takes patience, a listening ear and the willingness to help.

WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR JOB?

I have to say the clients — the rewarding experiences when customers’ needs are met, and they return for additional products or even just a little chat!

WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF WORK OR LIFE ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN, AND WHO GAVE IT TO YOU?

Results happen over time, not overnight. Work hard, stay consistent and be patient. That’s what my manager, Maurizio Mandarino, would tell me.

Stay positive!

LAURA CACCAMO Rexall, Toronto Laura Caccamo can spark up a conversation with just about anyone, thanks to her bright and outgoing personality. She has built many meaningful relationships with her clientele over the years, often going out of her way to deliver products directly to their door. She’s been a source of support for her customers during times of grief and times of celebration, nurturing her relationships and continuing to provide exceptional customer service.

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Congratulations to the Rexall winner in the Beauty’s Best Awards this year.

Dermo Cosmetic Expert Award – Laura Caccamo, Toronto, ON With over 1,000 nominations this year she is one of the top 10 in 2021!

“Congratulations Laura, this is a wonderful achievement and recognition of your dedication to your customers and the Rexall business. We are so proud of you and the example that you are setting for others.” - Trevor Bartlett “Congratulations Laura on winning the Dermo Cosmetic Expert Award!

This is a significant achievement that is well deserved and your ALL IN Experience shows daily to your customers, so it is not much of a surprise that you have won.

WELL DONE!” - Dennis Green

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Best Service Peer Nominated IN HER WORDS WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR JOB?

Definitely the amazing customers I get the privilege of waiting on every day. I love making people feel their absolute best so that they leave my counter with a smile.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CUSTOMER SERVICE STORY?

A gentleman shopping for his wife in our store during the holidays was looking very uncomfortable in the cosmetic department. He was at a loss for what to buy. I made lots of recommendations, put everything together for him in a basket and sent him on his way. After Christmas, his wife tracked me down in the store and gave me the biggest hug! Her husband hates shopping, but she wanted to let me know I made it so easy and stress-free for him. And she loved everything!

WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF WORK OR LIFE ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN, AND WHO GAVE IT TO YOU?

Wear sunscreen and always wash your face before bed. Thanks, Grandma!

DARLENE DUGUAY Shoppers Drug Mart, Moncton, N.B. With 25 years of experience as a beauty expert, Darlene Duguay is known throughout her Moncton community for her incredible skills in colour cosmetic application and her helpful, go-getter attitude. Despite her expertise, no task is too small for her — she pitches in wherever and whenever it’s needed. Duguay’s roster of clients continues to grow thanks to countless referrals and satisfied customers.

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Best Service Retailer Nominated IN HER WORDS WHAT IS YOUR SECRET TO SUCCESS?

My secret to success is to be excited, be passionate and be consistent in everything you do.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR JOB?

Being able to build relationships and grow with clients and coworkers, sharing life’s moments and milestones. Each day is an opportunity to make someone’s day and promote positive self-esteem.

Also, falling in love with and promoting phenomenal skin care products and cosmetics.

HAS THE PANDEMIC CHANGED HOW YOU VIEW DAILY BEAUTY RITUALS?

I love my daily beauty rituals; the bookends to my day. Using great skincare products, from serums to masks, boosts my self-esteem. I’ve definitely been experimenting more with makeup and playing with colourful eye shadows. I always wear lipstick — it’s the finishing touch before leaving the house for the day. I do it for me, even if no one else sees it.

CLAIRE SMITH Estée Lauder Counter, Hudson’s Bay, Vernon, B.C. Claire Smith is known for her exceptional customer service, having recently won Estée Lauder’s Best of the Best Award — she was one of six advisors chosen to go to New York to visit Estée Lauder’s head office. As the counter manager, Claire creates a fun and memorable experience for both her clients and staff, and even managed to somehow surpass last year’s targets amidst the pandemic.

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Best Service Fragrance Advisor IN HER WORDS WHAT’S YOUR SECRET TO SUCCESS?

Treat every customer like your best customer. Be inclusive and genuinely serve all customers with respect and sincerity.

WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR JOB?

I love meeting people from all walks of life and getting to know them. Hearing amazing life event stories from my customer and making recommendations for their needs are what I like most about my job.

HAS THE PANDEMIC CHANGED HOW YOU VIEW DAILY BEAUTY RITUALS?

Yes, but only to a small extent. I have temporarily stopped using foundation whenever I have to keep my mask on for an extended period of time.

Instead, I now put more focus on my eyes and my eyebrows.

AMY LUU Hudson’s Bay Fragrance Counter, Burnaby, B.C. Amy offers a winning blend of positivity, energy and expert knowledge in the cosmetics and fragrance department. Her success is built on motivating her team to be the best and in turn she has demos all over the region wanting to work with her. She treats each client experience and interaction as an opportunity to make someone’s day.

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Best Service Trainer IN HER WORDS WHAT’S YOUR SECRET TO SUCCESS?

No secret! I am not afraid of hard work and I love what I do. I always promised myself since I was a young girl that I would do what I like to do and still be able to pay the bills. I am also someone who stays curious. This allows for continuous learning and every day feels like a new day. Lastly, I like to set new goals all the time. I find setting goals keeps me focused and inspired.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE CUSTOMER SERVICE STORY?

DIANE EFSTATHIOU Laura Mercier and Shiseido Ginza Tokyo Diane Efstathiou leads her teams with confidence and passion to bring them together, even amidst the restrictions over the last year. She loves helping people and will go out of her way to ensure that everyone she encounters receives exceptional customer service. Efstathiou also gives back to her community, organizing events that support research for ovarian cancer, a cause that is close to Laura Mercier’s heart. Her curiosity, hard work and passion allow for continuous growth; Efstathiou continues to learn so she can be the best at what she does.

One that stands out is a story of a woman who came in with what appeared to be a birth mark on her face.

She was looking for a foundation that would help cover it. I sat her down and applied one of my favourite products of all time (Laura Mercier’s Secret Camouflage). When we were done, I showed her a mirror and when she looked at herself, she started to cry uncontrollably. She kept saying, “I never knew this was possible!” I realized at that moment that what we do is not just cosmetics: We can change the way someone feels about themselves on the outside, which often helps them on inside. Appearances are not everything but sometimes if we look better, we feel better.

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2021 TRAINER OF THE YEAR Diane’s 27 years in the beauty industry has made her a valuable part of the Shiseido team.

Sharing her wealth of knowledge and passion, she truly wears the heart of her brands on her sleeve.

Her ability to create long-lasting relationships and emotional connections with her team and clients is inspiring.

Shiseido Canada wants to thank you, Diane, for your ongoing commitment and dedication.

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Best Service Sales Representative IN HER WORDS WHAT’S YOUR SECRET TO SUCCESS?

Establishing trusting and professional relationships!

I make it a point to get to know people and actively listen to what their needs are. My accounts know they are an important part of our overall success, regardless of their sales volume. In addition, I always show enthusiasm, pride and confidence in the Clarins brand, so that other people will feel the same.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE CUSTOMER SERVICE STORY?

I had a client who confided in me that she left an abusive relationship. Making her feel beautiful and confident again warmed my heart!

HAS THE PANDEMIC CHANGED HOW YOU VIEW DAILY BEAUTY RITUALS?

For me, beauty rituals became more important during the pandemic. We need to ensure now, more than ever, that we continue our beauty rituals as part of our daily self-care.

ARLENE SOMERS Clarins Canada Arlene Somers was meant to make a difference in the beauty industry. Her confidence in the Clarins brand and enthusiastic approach has had the sales in her territory on a continuous increase for the last several years. Arlene focuses on establishing trusting and meaningful relationships with everyone she works with and goes out of her way to ensure her beauty advisors and experts know she is never more than an arm’s length away.

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CONGRATULATIONS ARLENE SOMERS BEST SERVICE BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE Clarins Canada

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Clarins thanks you for your exceptional work and your passion!”

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Par ici les coffrets !

Pas question d’être en panne d’idées pour offrir les plus formidables cadeaux à vos bien-aimés à Noël ! Je vous ai donc préparé un guide attrayant de coffrets des fêtes pour tous les goûts. Des soins visage ou corps aux parfums, des plus luxueux aux plus pratiques, ces articles très convoités seront assurément adorés ! Alors, on magazine ?

INTRODUISANT

Vânia Aguiar

Notre rédactrice beauté partage les tendances de la nouvelle saison

<< Le temps est venu de choisir de belles surprises pour ceux qu’on aime. Des petites et grandes joies à mettre sous le sapin.

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Les Calendriers Beauté DE CHARLOTTE TILBURY Calendrier de l’avent Beauty Dreams et Secrets, contenant 10 produits, 250 $, disponible à Holt Renfrew Ogilvy DE VOLUSPA Calendrier de bougies parfumées, 12 jours de l’avent,

99 $, disponible à Sephora

DE CHANEL No5 Le Calendrier, contenant 27 produits, 1025 $,

disponible aux comptoirs Chanel

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Les Brillants

Les Sensoriels

DE QUO Beauty Ensemble de brillant à lèvres de luxe

DE MOROCCANOIL Collection la Magie de l’Hydratation,

DE BUXOM Kit Repulpeur à Lèvres The Queen’s Vault,

DE TEAOLOGY Coffret Duo de Crèmes pour les mains et

DE BAREESSENTIALS Duo de Baumes Brillants à lèvres

DE MALIN & GOEZ Coffret Duo de Bougies décoratives au

Les Parfumés

Les Soins

DE MUGLER Coffret Duo Eau de Parfum Alien Goddess,

DE NUXE Coffret La Fête en Rose, contenant 4 produits,

DE MAISON MARGIELA Coffret Duo Eau de Parfum Replica

DE BEAUTYCOUNTER Coffret Best in Clean Heroes,

DE VALENTINO Coffret Duo Eau de Parfum Voce Viva,

DE REVESA Coffret de Noël Classique, contenant 4 produits,

méga éclat, 20 $, disponible à Pharmaprix 52 $, disponible à Sephora

Mineralist, 33 $, disponible à Sephora

105 $, disponible à La Baie

Bubble Bath et The Fireplace, 145 $, disponible à Sephora 148 $, disponible à la Galerie Beauté de Pharmaprix

contenant 3 produits, 72 $, disponible à Sephora ongles, 25$, disponible en pharmacie cannabis, 75 $, disponible à Sephora

69 $, disponible en pharmacie

contenant 5 produits, 130 $, disponible sur beautycounter.com 51,99 $, disponible en pharmacie

DE VICHY Coffret Neovadiol, contenant 4 produits, 59,95 $,

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GRAND GAGNANT Meilleur soin Solaire/Corps

Extrait d’épi d’or Protège les cellules de la peau des méfaits du soleil.

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Protégées.

Dorées.

Heureuses. ”

S A L U T, B E A U T É

Brillante Résolution LES FÊTES DE FIN D’ANNÉE

DE GUERLAIN Stick Duo

sont l’occasion idéale d’afficher un maquillage ultra glam. Des paillettes aux fards nacrés en passant par les gloss irisés, le choix est vaste pour sublimer sa beauté. Textures magnifiques, couleurs de rêve, beauté sophistiquée…

Pour être sublime, il suffit d’un brin de folie et de ne pas craindre le glamour. À vous de choisir !

d’Ombre à paupières en crème Mad Eyes nuance Shine Gold, 48 $, disponible aux comptoirs Guerlain

DE NARS Rouge à lèvres collection

Joues en Crème nuance Clean Mauve, 50 $, disponible sur beautycounter.com

Unwrapped Audacious, 43 $, disponible à la Galerie Beauté de Pharmaprix

DE CND VINYLUX Vernis à Ongles

Longue Durée Collection Party Ready, nuance Glitter Sneakers, 10,50 $, disponible sur amazon.com DE DIOR Palette 5 Couleurs Couture

D’OPI Vernis à Ongles

Collection Celebration nuance Marraschino Cheer-y, 13,30 $, disponible sur amazon.ca DE BOBBI BROWN Sérum Fond

de Teint Équilibrant FPS 40, 85 $, disponible à La Baie

DE BEAUTYCOUNTER Fard à

DE LISE WATIER Brillant à

lèvres Irrésistible Éclat d’Or, 27 $, disponible sur lisewatier.com DE GUCCI Laque à Ongles

nuance Goldie Red, 39 $, disponible à Holt Renfrew Ogilvy

The Atelier of Dreams, nuance Atelier Doré, 76 $, disponible aux comptoirs Dior

DE LAURA MERCIER Palette de

DE CLÉ DE PEAU Palette Duo

DE CHANEL Palette 4 Ombres

DE NARS Palette de Fards à

DE GUERLAIN Poudre Météorites

Colour yeux, 110 $, disponible à Holt Renfrew Ogilvy Paupière Bijoux, 78 $, disponible sur narscosmetics.ca

Fards à Paupières First Ball, 72 $ disponible à Sephora No.5, 80 $, disponible aux comptoirs Chanel

Gold Pearls, 77 $, disponible aux comptoirs Guerlain

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S A L U T, B E A U T É

Bijoux Olfactifs LES BONNES ODEURS impriment

souvent dans nos mémoires les moments les plus précieux. Qu’il s’agisse de réchauffer l’atmosphère à l’occasion d’un repas en famille ou d’embaumer la maison pour une réception, une fragrance bien choisie donne la note à des fêtes mémorables.

Les parfums se parent souvent d'un flacon inédit à l'occasion des fêtes de fin d'année. Leurs écrins, presque pensés comme des bijoux, s'ornent de paillettes, de délicates breloques ou plus simplement de couleurs inédites. On opte pour une fragranceculte ou on se laisse tenter par les dernières essences tendance ?… Oh le doux dilemme que voilà !

DE CAROLINA HERRERA Eau de Parfum Good

Girl Superstars, 158 $ les 80 ml, disponible à Sephora DE PACO RABANNE Eau de Parfum Lady

Million Fabulous Intense, 138 $ les 80 ml, disponible à Pharmaprix DE COMPTOIR SUD PACIFIQUE Eau de

Toilette Vanille Iconique, 115 $ les 100 ml, disponible à Sephora DE THE 7 VIRTUES Eau de Parfum Santal

Vanille, 97 $ les 50 ml, disponible à Sephora DE LANCÔME Eau de Parfum Idôle Emily In Paris,

120$ les 50 ml, disponible aux comptoirs Lancôme

DE GIORGIO ARMANI Eau de Parfum My Way

Intense, 176 $ les 90 ml, disponible armani-beauty.ca DE NARCISO RODRIGUES Eau de Toilette for

her, 140 $ les 100 ml, disponible à Pharmaprix DE CHANEL Eau de Parfum No5 en édition

limitée, 205 $ les 100 ml, disponible aux comptoirs Chanel

DE GUCCI Eau de Parfum A Gloaming Hight

collection Alchemist’s Garden, 375 $ les 100 ml, disponible à Holt Renfrew Ogilvy

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1.

e t s i L a L le temps des fêtes approche à grands pas. Et l’heure est venue de planifier les festivités, de choisir de chouettes cadeaux pour nos chouchous…

EH OUI !

Peu importe le nombre de personnes réunies autour du sapin, Noël doit conserver sa magie et cela passe par des présents bien choisis.

Pour choyer nos bien-aimés, l'univers de la beauté ne manque pas de propositions, à emballer joliment sans attendre à la dernière minute.

Le Grand Luxe DE CLÉ DE PEAU Le Sérum, 395 $ les 50 ml, disponible aux

comptoirs Clé de Peau

DE DIOR La Crème Riche L’Or de Vie, 675 $ les 50 ml,

disponible aux comptoirs Dior

DE CHANEL Le Soin Perfecteur Sublimage, 335 $ les 3 X 15 ml,

disponible aux comptoirs Chanel

2.

Voici plein d'idées-cadeaux pour se faire du bien, des parfums qui vivifient, des soins qui réconfortent, des palettes de couleurs irrésistibles pour faire chatoyer les dernières heures de 2021.

Pour les papas Noël et les fées des étoiles qui souhaitent allumer des étoiles dans les yeux de leurs être chers, ce ne sont pas les options qui manquent. Quel que soit le profil de la personne à qui vous souhaitez faire plaisir, dans le respect de votre budget, vous trouverez ici l'idée qui la comblera à coup sûr !

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Effluves Féminins D’ORIBE Eau de Parfum Valley of Flowers, 156 $ les 75 ml,

disponible sur oribe.com

D’ESTÉE LAUDER Eau de Parfum Dream Dusk collection

Luxuxy Fragrances, 238 $ les 100 ml, disponible à La Baie

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3.

5.

Effluves Masculins

Les Incontournables

D’HUGO BOSS Eau de Parfum Boss, 122 $ les 100 ml,

D’ESTÉE LAUDER Coffret de soins et maquillage contenant

DE CAROLINE HERRERA Eau de Toilette Bad Boy

DE LAURA MERCIER Coffret Collection Almond Coconut , contenant

DE DOLCE & GABANNA Eau de Toilette K by Dolce &

DE CAUDALIE Coffret Vinosource-Hydra, contenant 3

disponible à Galerie Beauté de Pharmaprix

Superstars, 130 $ les 100 ml, disponible à la Baie Gabanna, 122 $ le 100 ml, disponible à La Baie

4.

5 produits, 60 $, disponible à La Baie

3 produits, 125 $, disponible à la Galerie Beauté de Pharmaprix produits, 52 $, disponible sur Sephora.ca

6.

Fards d’Amour

Les Sensoriels

DE LISE WATIER Palette de fards à paupières Irrésistible 6

DE SELV.RITUEL Huile Botanique Bain et Corps Le Rituel Boho,

DE GIORGIO ARMANI Palette Eyes To Kill Eccentrice, 180 $,

DE DIOR Savon Liquide pour les mains et corps Gris Dior,

DE CHARLOTTE TILBURY Palette yeux Instant Smokey Eye are

DE GUERLAIN Bougie Encens d’Hiver L’Art & La Matière,

couleurs, 49 $, disponible sur lisewatier.com disponible à Holt Renfrew Ogilvy

Forever, 95 $, disponible à Holt Renfrew Ogilvy

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44 $, disponible sur selvrituel.com

85 $ les 350 ml, disponible aux comptoirs Dior

140 $ les 240 g, disponible aux comptoirs Guerlain

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Cocooning d’hiver

LES TEINTÉS

IL FAIT FROID, le soleil brille par sa quasi

absence, la nuit tombe avant l’heure du souper. C’est justement l’occasion de prendre soin de soi et de suivre une routine beauté plus rigoureuse pour passer l’hiver au sommet.

Avec les températures qui chutent, la peau a tendance à s’assécher et à tirailler. Si on a le teint terne, les cheveux abîmés et des imperfections à effacer, on profite de l'hiver pour prendre soin de soi et de son corps, en optimisant les sessions de crémage et de découverte de nouveaux soins…crèmes, sérums, baumes et masques en tout genre.

LES CRÈMES

DE CLARINS Crème de lait teintée Éclat & Soin Milky

Boost, 48 $ les 45 ml, disponible aux comptoirs Clarins D’ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint FPS 40, 62 $ les 30 ml,

disponible à Sephora

LES PERFORMANTS

D’EAU THERMALE D’AVÈNE Crème Apaisante restauratrice

D’AVEENO Sérum Triple Avoine Calm + Restore, 32,99 $

D’ELIZABETH ARDEN Crème de Jour Liftante et

DE RODAN+ FIELDS Sérum Total RF, 203 $ les 30 ml,

Tolérance Control, 35,50 $ les 40 ml, disponible en pharmacie Raffermissante Advanced Ceramide, 106 $ les 50 ml, disponible à La Baie D’ELIZABETH ARDEN Crème de nuit Liftante et

Raffermissante Advanced Ceramide, 106 $ les 50 ml, disponible à La Baie D’ALUMIER Crème Rafermissante pour le cou et le

les 29 ml, disponible à Pharmaprix disponible sur rodanandfields.ca

DE DERMALOGICA Microfoliant de jour en édition

limitée, 83 $ les 75 g, disponible sur dermalogica.ca

DE LISE WATIER Patch Lift Contour Yeux, 9 $ l’unité,

disponible en pharmacie

décolleté, 86 $ les 90 ml, disponible sur alumiermd.ca DE SHISEIDO Crème Lift Fermeté Vital Perfection, 175 $

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LES NETTOYANTS

POUR MESSIEURS

DE V*GAM Nettoyant Pure Artik, 35 $ les 45 ml, dis-

DE JACK BLACK Hydratant Réparateur de Nuit Acne

DE NEUTROGENA Eau Micellaire Hydro Boost tout-en-un,

DE GROOM Nettoyant Visage Purifiant, 22 $ les 120 ml,

ponible sur vgambiome.ca

10,97 $ les 400 ml, disponible en pharmacie

Remedy, 54 $ les 59 ml, disponible sur getjackblack.ca disponible sur lesindustriesgroom.com

D’OBAKKI Exffoliant Sucre Organic, 48 $, disponible

sur obakki.com

CORPS ET CHEVEUX

D’OLAY Nettoyant pour le corps de nuit, 9.97 $ les 530 ml,

disponible en pharmacie

DE FENTY Masque réparateur pour les mains Hydra’reset,

29 $ les 75 ml, disponible à Sephora

DE MONAT Masque pour cheveux abimés favorisant la

cohésion avec Rejuvabeads, 66 $ les 134 ml, disponible sur monatglobal.com DE DESIGMME Shampooing pour cheveux bouclés Bounce.

Me, 24 $ les 300 ml, disponible sur designmehair.com

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Le Parfum est pour

Serge Lutens,

Génie de la Parfumerie

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moi une grande passion.

Découvrir des fragrances somptueuses est un des grands plaisirs de ma vie.

Et quand j’ai la chance de pouvoir discuter avec des figures de proue de l’industrie de la haute parfumerie, j’exulte. Voici un extrait de l’entretien que j’ai eu avec l’une de mes préférées !

Serge Lutens : Avant de répondre à vos questions, je voudrais préciser ma façon d’envisager la parfumerie, qui est un pont tendu entre l’image et les mots, c’est-à-dire ce moment indéfinissable où l’on se dirige vers la conscience, alors que l’image tend, elle, vers une forme d’idéalisation.

Produire une œuvre, olfactive ou autre, c’est vivre à l’intérieur d’elle très longtemps, en apprenant à se passer des évidences, des applaudissements. Mes premières réalisations m’apparaissent comme un drame pur, parfait... un monde à peine concevable. Cependant, pour exister moi-même, je dois briser cette momification. Si je m’imprime dans un style définitif, je signe ma mort. Le style ne peut exister qu’en refusant de se figer. C’est dans cet état d’esprit que je suis quand j’élabore une fragrance.

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Q: Vos créations nous transportent souvent dans un univers poétique unique. À quel voyage nous invitez-vous avec votre nouvel opus tout de cuir et de vanille : La Proie pour l’Ombre ?

Ce parfum, c’est un vieux compte à régler avec l’Œdipe de l’enfance. Il ne s’agit pas d’agir mais d’attendre pour comprendre et faire sortir de sa coquille un être dont on n’a pas encore connaissance.

R :

Q : Pour qui avez-vous créé La Proie pour l’Ombre ?

La création ne se fait pas comme cela. Même si, derrière elle, se trouve toujours un fond amoureux, c’est certain.

Quelque chose qui se débat dans la peur d’aimer. On n’y échappe pas. Cette empreinte unique est fixée depuis l’enfance, elle est là et ne bougera pas. Mais c’est de cette fixation que naîtra le désir de mobilité, d’un autre soi-même.

R :

Q : De quel parfum êtes-vous le plus fier ? Comment est-il né ?

Qu’évoque son nom ?

Je n’éprouve aucune fierté concernant mon travail. Ce qui m’intéresse, c’est la matière à réflexion qu’il me propose. Chaque parfum est un pas qui me fait avancer. Ce funambule tendu sur un fil, c’est un peu l’image de mon intention et ma peur de chuter à chaque instant.

R :

Q : Comment s’élabore un jus ?

Les choses sont en nous et doivent émerger d’un magma qui souhaite aboutir à l’évolution.

R :

Q : Vous êtes unanimement reconnu comme le pionnier d’une certaine parfumerie dite de niche. Regardez-vous ce que font les autres ?

Dans mon parcours, le parfum est un accident, un moyen d’accéder à la réflexion, de quitter l’image.

Si le funambule quitte le fil sur lequel il évolue, il est en péril. Je suis très poreux, absorbant comme un buvard, mais paradoxalement je demeure inflexible quant à ma direction.

R :

Q : La parfumerie : rêve d’enfance, héritage familial ou pur hasard ?

Dans l’expression « pur hasard », le mot pur est en trop, mais disons que c’est ce qui se rapproche le plus de mon vécu.

L’enfance, elle, est pour moi très séparée de l’odorat. Je perçois les mêmes choses que vous : la terre après une averse d’orage, l’odeur de l’eau, de la peur, d’une fleur tout simplement... Quelle profondeur, l’odeur d’une fleur !

R :

Q : Les parfums qui portent votre nom constituent une immense bibliothèque dont chaque opus pourrait être un chapitre de votre vie. En est-il un dans lequel vous vous reconnaissez davantage ?

Je me reconnais en tous, quoique en des moments différents. Depuis près de 20 ans, chaque matin et jusqu’en début d’après-midi, j’écris... sans jamais me relire. Ces cahiers sont empilés, stockés. C’est une façon pour moi d’évoluer. Chacun d’eux me permet de revenir à volonté sur mes pas. Ma mémoire fonctionne très bien en ce qui concerne le passé mais elle est plus dispersée pour les choses de l’immédiat, du quotidien.

Chacun de mes parfums (il y en a plus d’une centaine) est l’histoire élaborée dans 100 ou 200 de mes cahiers, dont l’ensemble n’est pas encore relié.

Mais je le dis encore une fois : s’il y a style, il ne peut s’envisager que par la destruction de ce qui nous y a conduit.

R :

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DE SERGE LUTENS

Eau de Parfum La Proie Pour L’Ombre, 450 $ les 100 ml, disponible à Holt Renfrew Ogilvy 37 95

2022

BEAUT Y SUMMIT EVENT UPDATE

An informative marketing driven conference to talk about the future of the retail beauty business in Canada. This full-day event will feature six dynamic speakers who will share their insights with attendees W H AT:

So beauty marketers, retailers and suppliers can talk about what effect online sales will have on our businesses, how advancements in Artificial Intelligence will effect our future, what’s next for our legacy retailers, new beauty trends and much more!

W H Y:

The Cosmetics Alliance Beauty Summit planned as an in person event in 2021 will be postponed untill the spring of 2022 due to COVID restrictive audience rules for indoor events. It’s our plan to hold this event as a full day event in Montreal next spring. At this stage most of our speakers booked for this year are interested in moving their presentation to the spring next year.

WHEN:

So stay tuned as when we get more info as to timing and place we will let you know.

Any questions please reach out to: Michele Davis at mdavis@cosmeticsalliance.ca or Amy Sutherland at asutherland@cosmeticsalliance.ca.

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SPRING 2022 MONTREAL

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

Renowned Futurist. One of Canada’s and the world’s leading experts and keynote speakers for futures and foresight predictions and trends.

NIKOLAS BADMINTON

Vice President, Industry Advisor, Beauty at The NPD Group, is an expert in the prestige skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair categories.

LARISA JENSEN,

Chief Strategist and Executive Advisor. Carl delivers prescriptive Retail experience strategies at the intersection of art & science; design, data & technology with purpose.

CARL BO UTET,

Professor of Practice at McGill University (Desautels Business Faculty). Ms. Lamothe has over 25 years of experience in the competitive digital and consumer products world (Google, L’Oréal, Procter&Gamble, Clairol).

MARIE-JOSEE LAMOTHE,

For more information + sponsorship opportunities please email: Michele Davis at mdavis@cosmeticsalliance.ca or Amy Sutherland at asutherland@cosmeticsalliance.ca

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INGREDIENT 101

COFFEE TALK

ESPRESSO YOURSELF

The surprising benefits of adding coffee grounds and oil to your skincare routine

By Lora Grady like starting your day with a good cup of joe to put a little pep in your step. Now you can add coffee to your morning skincare routine to perk up your skin, too. Thanks to its antioxidants (specifically flavonoids and carotenoids) that take on free radicals, it turns out coffee can help reduce signs of aging over time.

“Coffee and coffee extracts have long been used in dermatology,” says Dr. Sonya Abdulla, dermatologist at Toronto’s Dermatology on Bloor.

“It has a number of benefits,” she says, including decongesting, exfoliating and firming. The exfoliating effect reveals a more luminous complexion. Coffee also contains caffeine, of course, which has a constrictive effect on blood vessels, so it can reduce puffiness and inflammation.

Thanks to their texture, used coffee grounds also have an exfoliant benefit on their own— but Dr. Abdulla cautions that coarse grounds can cause micro tears in the skin. After their initial use, coffee grounds can actually

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be repurposed and reformulated for use in skincare products, she says. In fact, “studies show that processed coffee grounds may actually be more potent.”

Enter Alberta-based brand Ground-Up Eco Ventures. They use upcycled coffee grounds to make their sustainable essential coffee oil. With the fatty acids and vitamin E contained in the oil, “it’s like a one-stop shop for skincare solutions,” says president and founder Shawn Leggett.

Dr. Abdulla points out that coffee in skincare is particularly helpful for under-eye concerns like puffiness and dark circles, as well as redness, rosacea and acne.

It might also help improve the appearance of cellulite or other textural skin changes.

Coffee oil has a pH similar to that of human skin, says Leggett, so it works well with all skin types.

If you’re looking for a way to make your beauty routine more sustainable and socially conscious, it’s worth adding some coffee (on top of your daily brew!)

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Made with coffee bean particles, this mask warms and gently exfoliates to reveal more radiant skin.

THE BODY SHOP

Nicaraguan Coffee Intense Awakening Mask, $6, at The Body Shop.

This facial exfoliator, formulated with fine walnut shell powder and coffee oil, deeply cleanses and buffs away dry skin.

DR. BOTANICALS

Coffee Superfood Renewing Facial Exfoliator, $32, at Hudson’s Bay.

Take on acne, fine lines and puffiness with this coffee oil that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory effects.

GROUNDUP

Essential Coffee Oil, $20, at GroundUpEV.com.

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On behalf of the team at Cosmetics, we’d like to offer our warmest congratulations to all of the 2021 Beauty’s Best Award winners. Next year’s gala event is scheduled for October 20, 2022 at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. Mark your calendars!

CELEBRATING THE BEST OF THE BEST

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IN LIVING COLOUR The Look: Peek-A-Boo Why We Love It: Sometimes colour to the top is not what we’re after and these peek-a-boo highlights hit just right – playful and sophisticated all at once.

Known by her clients and the internet as Frankie, Carolyn Mila Shariff is one of Toronto’s go-to hair colourists.

Creating seamless colour is one of her most coveted talents and she has a knack for making red pop, brown richer and blonde brighter. Having recently taken a chair at Thic Studio in Toronto, she is ready to take your hair to the next level or back to its roots. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to #getglitzed

By Stephanie Hicks

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CAROLYN MILA SHARIFF @frankieglitz

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The Look: Brush Strokes Why We Love It: These playfully painted (yet precise) highlights subtly draw your eye to the lower, lighter parts, which means you are pleasantly distracted from those pesky greys up top.

The Look: Caramel Sundae Why We Love It: Warm undertones and rich caramel ribbons create this winter sun-kissed look to lust over.

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The Look: Set & Forget Why We Love It: Bright yet manageable, time will lend just as much style to this blonde ‘do as it has pictured here on day one—meaning fewer trips to the salon and colour that hits in all the right places.

The Look: Au Naturel Why We Love It: Keeping the natural colour as the star, these highlights will grow out seamlessly and add the perfect amount warmth and dimension.

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