First Look: Bobbi Brown perfects illuminating foundation
Next month, Bobbi Brown is poised to introduce a revolutionary foundation that cuts shine while creating a radiant, diffused look. Creamy and soft to the touch yet light and airy, this buildable powder formula can be applied wet or dry. Reflective pigments optically diffuse skin imperfections and minimize the appearance of pores, fine lines and [...]
NARS paints nails in vintage hues
Next month, Holt Renfrew will introduce a limited edition collection of nail polish from famed makeup artist Francois Nars. The Vintage Nail Polish Collection includes five shades resurrected by popular demand and taken from the NARS archives. Each is inspired by classic cinema and come with a metallic sheen. Mash is an army green infused [...]
Prada launches Infusion d’Iris Eau de Toilette today
Fans of Prada’s sublime Infusion d’Iris fragrance now have a lighter and more floral version of the scent to enjoy. The eau de toilette version debuts today at Holt Renfrew. It will be available at the Bay (select doors), Shoppers Beauty Boutiques, Murale, Ogilvy, Sears (select doors) and Sephora in October. There are three sizes [...]
Lauder Age Measurement Study inspires new Time Zone creme
In order to better understand what causes skin to prematurely age and aim to visibly reverse it, Estee Lauder recently conducted a five-year Age Measurement Study on hundreds of different women aged 20 to 70. The initial research, conducted in New York, included the comprehensive evaluation of 77 “aging markers” which were then narrowed down [...]
Impressive anti-aging makeup debuts
The divide between serious anti-aging skincare and makeup is blurring this month thanks to the launch of L’Oreal Paris’ Visible Lift Serum Absolute. The advanced age-reversing makeup contains a list of some of the most cutting-edge and effective anti-aging ingredients. Top of the list is Pro-Xylane, a L’Oreal patent naturally-derived from the beech-wood plant that [...]
Britney Spears returns with Radiance
After landing on Forbes top 10 list of biggest grossing celebrities last year and announcing she is designing a fashion line, Britney returns to the fragrance counter with a new scent called Radiance. The brilliant white floral created by Harry Fremont is meant to evoke her spirit and magnetic energy and contains notes of luscious [...]
Cargo’s smoky eye goes grey
Canadian beauty brand Cargo is introducing a new addition to its best-selling Essential Palette collection: a smoky eye that highlights the hottest shades of grey. White, light grey, medium grey and charcoal grey hues have been expertly coordinated to make achieving a fashionable eye quick and easy. As the company says, “No makeup artists required.” [...]
The Nacho Figueras interview
It’s hard to believe it has been 10 years that Argentine polo player Nacho Figueras has been modeling for American fashion designer Ralph Lauren. But that partnership has only grown stronger throughout the years as Figueras is now the face of not only Ralph Lauren Black Label but for the world of Ralph Lauren Fragrances [...]
Kiss My Face plants Seeds of Peace with new soap
Natural skincare brand Kiss My Face has just launched an innovative charitable program that aims to raise funds and awareness of Seeds of Peace, an organization that aims to develop relationships and leadership skills among young people in regions of conflict. Ten percent of all profits from Peace Soap will be donated to this organization.
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Freshening breath the natural way
For those looking for a gentle, natural way to freshen breath, Kiss My Face has a suggestion: Breath Blast. The line includes a trio of mouthrinses available in spearmint, orange mint or our favourite, vanilla mint. The formula contains no alcohol, artificial sweeteners or flavours. A superfruit antioxidant extract including goji berry, pomengranate and green [...]
Sneak Peek: Givenchy Play for Her TV ad
Givenchy Play for Her arrives on counters September 15th but we have an exclusive first look at the TV commercial. It was produced by Pierre Morel and stars Justin Timberlake and New Moon’s Noot Seear. The crew actually shut down the Eiffel Tower for two nights late last year. We think it is a winner. [...]
New soft pouch for Physicians Formula
With summer travel schedules in full swing, Physicians Formula is making removing makeup easier thanks to new soft pack packaging for its Eye Makeup Remover Pads and Makeup Remover Towelettes. Both, under the Organic Wear banner, offer Eco-Aroma Therapy – a lightly scented formula that lift away all kinds of makeup. The products retail for [...]
National Post Sniff Tests
Sniff Test, the National Post's unbiased, totally honest reviews of the latest perfumes, appears weekly on The Ampersand, the newspaper's Pop Culture blog.
Cosmetics Magazine – Educating Canada’s Beauty Experts Since 1972
Welcome to our website! Cosmetics magazine is published every two months to meet the specialized needs of Canada’s beauty advisors/cosmeticians working at the retail counter in the drug and department store arenas. Each issue educates our readers on what’s new in colour cosmetics, fragrances, skin care, hair care and all other health and beauty categories.
