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Beauty refreshments: 5 ways to revitalize and hydrate your skin this weekend
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All posts under ‘Skincare’
By Rebecca Perrin | March 15th, 2012 | 3:00 pm
It might not seem like an obvious issue, but I’ve got dark skin in the creases of my underarms. Is there anything I can do to lighten it?
Underarm pigmentation is an infrequently discussed beauty woe, probably because of its inherent embarrassment factor (even though we all suffered through sweaty and possibly smelly teenage years). If you’ve got dark skin beneath your arms, it’s simply a result of shaving your ‘pits—no shame there! Read more »
By Rebecca Perrin | March 14th, 2012 | 3:00 pm
Some people worry about concealing tattoos, but I’m more concerned with covering some post-workout bruises! How can an athletic girl like me still look civilized in a skirt?
For every girl who dives for the Frisbee or takes a tumble off her bike, the following two weeks are often met with a bunch of “what happened?!” inquisitions. But if a wound was a result of a successful soccer match, congratulations are in order—not sympathy! Just like those dark circles under your eyes, bruises are a collection of broken capillaries ruptured when you bump into a surface much harder than your skin. Read more »
By Rebecca Perrin | March 13th, 2012 | 2:30 pm
I’ve heard Madonna is a fan of oxygen skin treatments—and despite a few missteps, she always looks great! Should I follow her lead and partake in regular oxygen facials and body treatments?
Scientific theory states (vaguely) that oxygenation is the process of amplifying the availability of air to certain areas (your skin and bloodstream, for example) and allowing them to “breathe.” Well, your skin doesn’t actually breathe because you’re not an amphibian, you’re a human—meaning your nose, mouth and lungs do all the work. Read more »
By Rebecca Perrin | March 12th, 2012 | 3:00 pm
Why can’t I exfoliate away the red bumps on my arms and thighs? T-shirt season is fast approaching, and I want them gone!
When I once had those same little bumps on my arms, I was mostly worried that they were acne in an irregular place. Only when I consulted a girlfriend with the same skin condition did I learn that the red bumps are something else, known as “keratosis pilaris”—a form of severely dry skin. Read more »
By Rebecca Perrin | March 9th, 2012 | 3:30 pm
I’m lost amongst the variety of anti-aging creams on the shelf at the drugstore—what do I need to be looking for in a preventative product?
It’s a confusing world when it comes to beauty—buzzwords like “retinol” and “collagen” are tossed around as though their meanings are commonly known. Don’t worry, I’m here to simplify. Read more »
By Rebecca Perrin | March 8th, 2012 | 2:30 pm
What’s the best way to make dewy skin stay put? It’s my go-to texture but it tends to disappear halfway through the day.
There are a few tricks to having the same healthy-looking skin when you come home at night as you did when you left for work in the morning. Once you’re done towelling off your face after cleansing, use a synthetic brush to massage a water-based foundation into your skin while it’s still a little damp—capturing the excess water will help make your skin appear supple. Chanel Vitalumière Aqua foundation ($55, at department stores) has medium coverage but is an extremely lightweight formula that will give your skin a good-looking glow. Next, set your makeup in place by using a small powder brush to apply translucent powder around your mouth and beneath your eyes—but not over your high points, like your cheekbones, where your skin catches the light. A brush with a smaller head than your typical puffy powder brush will give you more accuracy and prevent pigment from flying all over your face and ruining the dew. The size and shape of Quo Dual Sided foundation brush ($27, at Shoppers Drug Mart) makes it perfect for precision but, even better, it works as both a double-sided synthetic and natural brush.
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By Rebecca Perrin | February 28th, 2012 | 2:00 pm
What can I do now to make sure my legs look nice when the seasons change? I’ve been lazy with moisturizing but can hardly wait to go tights-free!
For every Canadian girl who loves her tights in the winter but can’t wait to be rid of them once warmer weather comes, we’re in the home stretch now! Which means it’s officially the season to make sure your legs look their best. Read more »
By Sarah Daniel | February 27th, 2012 | 9:00 am
Guerlain’s mascara fit for a spy, Jo Malone scents inspired by British blooms, and a hair accessory that lets you roll with it.
Josh Matlow decides maybe Toronto’s street hockey ban should stand after all
ANNIVERSARY: Youth education program Insight Theatre turns 30 — and celebrates with a gala
One fine photo: Photographed by George Whiteside for FASHION’s Summer 2001 issue
Film noir: Osez le noir et blanc avec les robes et accessoires du moment
