Refillable Makeup Brand MOB Beauty Enters The Beauty Scene + Other News This Week

Meet MOB Beauty, a Cosmetic Line Bringing Refills to Your Makeup Kit

 

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It’s no secret that the beauty industry is guilty of unleashing an immense amount of landfill-bound plastic on the planet. So when four industry veterans — one of them being the legendary Victor Casale, founding chemist of MAC Cosmetics — joined forces to create MOB Beauty, the brand’s packaging was placed under the microscope in terms of its environmental impact. Officially launched to the world on January 21st, all of MOB Beauty’s packaging is made using post-consumer recycled materials that can either be home composted or easily tossed in the recycling bin. But the brand didn’t stop there when it came to reducing its footprint. MOB Beauty is built around the concept of customizable makeup palettes (the brand has two palette sizes to select from) that can hold a combination of signature and refillable eyeshadow, blush, bronzer, highlighter and eyeliner formulas made from clean, talc-free and biodegradable ingredients, like soothing chamomile extract and skin-strengthening vitamin C and E. MOB’s lineup of pro-quality makeup staples also includes rich and creamy lipsticks and tinted balms that are packed with hydrating oils such as jojoba and housed in refillable tubes.

Montreal’s DIY Gel Manicure Brand Gelcare Dropped a New Polish Collection

 

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For those of us currently in a holding pattern due to continuous shutdown orders, heading to our beloved nail salon for chip-proof gel nails simply isn’t an option during the pandemic. Cue: Gelcare. Created by Montreal’s popular Le Manoir nail salon, the brand’s Starter Kit ($250) brings the pro service straight to the comfort of your home and virtually pays for itself after a few uses considering how wallet-depleting regular salon visits can be. And the stand-out set comes complete with everything you could possibly think of to DIY your way to a flawless mani: an LED lamp to cure polish, gel remover, cuticle essentials (nipper, remover and oil), base coat, top coat — the list goes on. The highlight of Gelcare? The brand’s slew of standout, made-in-Canada nail colours (sold separately for $24 each), that are free from nine common and toxic chemical ingredients commonly found in other gel polish lines, like dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde, triphenyl phosphate and parabens. This week, Gelcare dropped seven new milky, iridescent shades of pastels and nudes as part of its latest Y2K capsule collection — an ode to the year when Juicy Couture tracksuits, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera reigned supreme.

Vancouver’s Vitruvi Launched Two Essential Oils

 

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If you’re a fan of diffusing essential oils to scent your home and for some mood and health-boosting aromatherapy, this one’s for you. Known for their sleek stone diffusers, Vancouver-based aromatherapy brand Vitruvi added two new essential oils to their must-browse collection on Tuesday. There’s Breathe ($22), a cooling blend of peppermint, cajeput, eucalyptus and tea tree that’s recommended for when you’re feeling under the weather and Golden ($22), a warm and citrusy blend of grapefruit, lavender, peppermint and ginger.

Charlotte Tilbury Has a New Lipstick Formula

 

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Looking for a new lip colour that will pop on Zoom calls, plus feel amazing on the lips? On Thursday, British makeup guru Charlotte Tilbury dropped her latest lip formula, Hyaluronic Happikiss ($39), a multitasking lippie that marries the colour payoff of a lipstick, the high shine of a gloss and the comfort of a tinted balm. What’s more, the hero ingredients are hyaluronic acid and peptides, which work not only to provide intense hydration, but ease the appearance of lip lines for fuller-looking lips.

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Tkees Launches a Cashmere Collection + More Fashion News You Might Have Missed

Tkees introduced a line of 100 per cent cashmere pieces

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Tapping into the comfy-chic vibe we’re all still channeling these days, Canadian brand Tkees just launched a new offering of six garment styles fabricated entirely in cashmere. Coming in a mix of soothing neutrals and with two material weights to choose from – ribbed, which offers a snugger fit, and air, which has a light and flowy quality – the edit of staples is set to be your new wardrobe saviour.

Toronto’s Dr. Liza has collaborated with Nigerian brand Wuman on a charitable t-shirt initiative

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Upon learning about the lack of access healthcare workers in Nigeria have had to PPE throughout the pandemic, Dr. Liza Egbogah – the Toronto-based osteopath and accessory entrepreneur whose family hails from the country – sprang into action in order to make a difference. After connecting with one of her favourite Nigerian designers, Ekwerike Chukwuma of the label Wuman, the “We Must Design a Better World” t-shirt was created. The project is particularly close to both their hearts for many reasons, including the fact that prior to entering the fashion space, Chukwuma studied medicine.

100 per cent of the proceeds from sales will go to purchasing PPE for Nigeria’s frontline workers, and the shirts are certified by WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) – even more reason to feel good about this purchase.

Jenny Bird’s new love-themed collection gives back

Photography courtesy of Jenny Bird.

Valentine’s Day might already be on your mind, and whether you’re gifting someone else or yourself this year, Toronto-based jewellery brand Jenny Bird’s new pieces look good and do good. The sleek assortment of earrings, necklaces and bracelets launched on Thursday, with part of the proceeds being donated to The Trevor Project, a crisis intervention and suicide prevention resource for the under-25 LGBTQ+ community.

Archival pieces from Raf Simons are now available through Matchesfashion

Photography by Paul Gore.

Hot off the heels of the debut of the design partnership between Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons, Matchesfashion lets us look back at his career with a purchasable array of some of Simons’s most coveted archival pieces. In addition to delving into the importance of his oeuvre, you’ll find items like the Joy Division-print jacket from Simons’s Spring 2018 collection and embroidered shirting from Spring 2003. A few styles have already sold out, so make haste if you’re hoping to add a bit of fashion history to your wardrobe this winter.

Angela Missoni will speak during IT@CA

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Your lunch hour on Thursday, January 28th could be molto bene thanks to an upcoming panel discussion between several Italian powerhouses in the fields of culture and design including Angela Missoni, Creative Director and President of the iconic fashion house which bears her last name. The chat, which will be moderated by Canadian journalist Anna Maria Tremonti and will focus on how these creatives have navigated the COVID-19 crisis, is the first virtual IT@CA event and is free to attend. You can register here.

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Melania Trump has a $200,000 Birkin Collection

Former U.S. First Lady Melania Trump flaunted her black crocodile bag from her Birkin collection as she departed The White House on Wednesday. Her entirely black look, from all European designers, isn’t the first we’ve seen to be paired with the famous bag selection.  Known for her many appearances with the iconic Hermès handbags, we’ve counted at least six of the style in her collection that amount to a value of over $200,000.

One of her famous bags was front and centre in a particularly cringeworthy moment from this past August, when Melania clutched her tan Birkin while avoiding the former president’s hand as they exited Air Force One. Celebs like Rihanna took to social media to comment and post the viral video. 

While we can all agree that we love a classic Birkin, here’s hoping for a future of spotting them on, well, anyone else.

Click through for the entire collection of Birkin bags seen on Melania Trump and their value.

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Melania Trump Birkin Collection

25cm Niloticus crocodile Birkin
Approximate Value : $57,000 new and $100,000 resale

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35cm Trench Tote Leather Birkin
Approximate Value : $20,000 new and $25,000 resale

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35cm Rouge Togo Leather Birkin
Approximate Value : $15,00 new and $20,000 resale

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30cm Clemence leather Birkin
Approximate Value : $14,000 new, $20,00 resale

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35cm Navy Birkin
Approximate Value : $15,000 new and $20,000 resale

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35cm Classic Black Birkin
Approximate Value :$15,000 new and $20,000 resale

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Exclusive: Peter Philips on Dior Men’s FW 2021 Beauty Look + Collaborating With Artist Peter Doig

Earlier today, Dior showed its Men’s FW 2021 fashion show and we spoke to the luxury French fashion house’s creative and image director, Peter Philips, about this season’s beauty look. Following a quite dramatic neon eyeshadow moment at last year’s (Fall 2020) men’s show, dubbed “cyber-surfer” eye makeup, this season’s beauty look was decidedly more low-key.

“The overall look is very rich, with the wet hair [by hairstylist] Guido [Palau], and the hats and berets,” explains Philips of the Dior Men’s FW 2021 look. “So we went for natural [beauty]; no gimmicks or conceptual makeup this time. Just a beautiful, natural face.” Speaking of those luxe hats and berets, they’re part of a collab with renowned Scottish-born, Trinidad-based painter Peter Doig, who Dior Men’s Creative Director Kim Jones announced a collaboration with earlier this week.

Photography by Sophie Tajan for Christian Dior Parfums

Doig’s work can be seen on the accessories in the Dior Men’s FW 2021 collection, such as the belts and jewellery, and is also hand-painted on many of the hats worn by the models, which Philips explained was part of the reasoning behind the natural makeup look. “Some of the pieces are worth a fortune, so we were very careful not to get makeup on them,” he laughs.

 

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However, this was not always the plan. “Originally, the idea was to work with colour and paint, so me and Guido [Palau] were testing brush strokes in the hair and all over the face. But when we [paired that] with the outfits, it was just too much.” In the ultimate lesson in “less is more” styling, Philips explains that they “narrowed it down and what was left over was the wet texture in the hair. And because the collection has these rich tones, the luminous skin and wet hair are a nice contrast to that, [as well as] the felt hats and matte textures in the clothing.”

 

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For the beauty look, Philips used Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation for a finish that’s “not matte, not shiny, but luminous,” along with a few drops of Dior Flash Luminizer to “catch the light.” Models’ brows were tidied up with Diorshow Pump N’ Brow and lips were finished off with Rouge Dior lip balm.

The end result? “Beautiful skin that looks alive.”

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Edmonton-Based Brand Poppy Barley Just Launched a Collection Made with Cactus Leather

Starting the new year with a fresh take on sustainable design, Edmonton-based brand Poppy Barley released a trio of new items yesterday under the umbrella of PLNT – a name given to the offering because each piece is crafted with eco-friendly cactus leather.

“When Poppy Barley launched in 2012 we were really focused on ethical production, and in the past couple of years we’ve brought in a lens on sustainability; we wanted to start looking at our carbon footprint and the materials that we were using,” says the brand’s co-founder, Justine Barber (she conceived of the now certified B-Corp label with her sister, Kendall). “We started to set goals around those objectives.”

Since Poppy Barley works with manufacturing facilities in Brazil and Mexico, the pair was pleased to hear of an innovative new material that had come on the market, and could be found growing in proximity to where some of the brand’s production is done.

 

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“Last February – before the end of travel – we went to Mexico on a material sourcing trip, and something we’d found a few months before arriving there was this new cactus leather,” Justine continues. “We were excited about [it] because we’ve always manufactured in Mexico, so we knew it would be such a great story and have a local traceability angle for us.”

After meeting with the creators of Desserto, the brand that makes the novel material derived from the Nopal cactus plant, Justine and Kendall felt confident they were on the right track to one day satisfy their ambitions around sustainable design.

“The other thing that got us really excited is that [this material] is a lot more supple and feels a lot closer to leather than some of the other plant-based materials we were sampling at the time,” Justine notes. “Looking at it, you can’t tell that it’s not leather,” Kendall adds. “So, we have to be very clear with people that it’s actually a plant-based material!”

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The duo also had to ensure that the material, called Laguaro, would live up to the high expectations their audience has for their existing products, which range from footwear to large and small leather goods. “We wanted to make sure that we could work with it and that the durability was there,” Kendall says of the rigorous testing they did in the months leading up to this week’s launch of PLNT.

This is no small feat considering the many restrictions the COVID-19 crisis imposed on all businesses, but thanks to the location of where the cactus leather is produced – so close to the solar-powered, family-run factory where many Poppy Barley pieces are made – Kendall says that it was “[a] collaboration across our entire supply chain to bring [the collection] to life in the way we wanted to.”

Noticing that cactus leather lends well to being used in the design of more structured pieces, the initial wares from the PLNT line include the Multitasker Backpack, Convertible Belt Bag, and Card Holder. “We love the concept of a belt bag – it’s super of-the-moment,” Justine notes.

Poppy Barley will launch more pieces within the PLNT line later in the year, with a greater goal of bringing shoes into the fold at some point in 2022 (fingers crossed). “Moving into footwear is more challenging,” Justine says, pointing to the consideration of the components within a shoe’s design, and also its comfort factor.

Photography courtesy of Poppy Barley.

“Our audience has known this is coming and they trust us to do it well,” Kendall says when asked about their confidence level in coming out with PLNT. “They know we’re not going to compromise.” And the consciousness of their effort extends to other elements of PLNT’s pieces, from the use of water-based glues to the bags being lined with a cotton that’s grown and milled in Mexico.

The Barber sisters say that with the launch of PLNT – coupled with other hopeful news from Canadian brands like Folds, which recently launched an innovative new line of eco-friendly medical scrubs – that our country is poised to become a leader in the fashion industry when it comes to pushing the dial and making progress. “I hope Canada will become like a Nordic country, with its own identity and a great reputation in the fashion world, punching above its weight,” says Justine. “The foundation is there for us to evolve into that.”

Kendall shares her sister’s positive outlook, adding what she’s looking forward to as we carry on through the pandemic. “I’m optimistic to see some boldness and brightness,” she says when asked where she sees fashion design heading. “The world feels really ready to radiate optimism.” And with brands starting to flex such levels of inventiveness, we can’t argue that the future does indeed look bright.

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Everything You Need to Know About Keratosis Pilaris

Ah, keratosis pilaris. It’s one of the most common skin conditions in the world and yet it remains one of the most annoying. Most often, keratosis pilaris (KP) is a genetic condition and is seen in the form of dry, rough patches and tiny little bumps on the backs of arms and thighs due to a lack of natural exfoliation. And while you may not necessarily be able to cure KP (and you shouldn’t be trying to, anyway — it really is completely harmless and normal), if you’re self-conscious about the bumps, or you’re finding them to be a bit itchy this time of year, there are certain things you can do to minimize their appearance.

Read on to learn everything you need to know about keratosis pilaris, straight from a pro dermatologist.

What is keratosis pilaris and what is it caused by?

“Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition characterized by little, rough bumps often found on the upper arms, but can also occur on the thighs and face,” says Dr. Monica Li, a dermatologist and clinical instructor at the University of British Columbia’s Department of Dermatology and Skin Science. “It arises from buildup of keratin leading to plugging of hair follicles and subsequent development of small bumps.”

How common is keratosis pilaris?

Very! It affects 50 to 80% of teens and approximately 40% of adults worldwide.

Is there only one type of KP?

Nope. “The caveat [with keratosis pilaris] is that there are different types, so it’s best to see a board-certified dermatologist for proper assessment and diagnosis, as well as determine an appropriate, individualized treatment plan,” suggests Dr. Li. “Management options for keratosis pilaris range from over-the-counter skin care products, to topical prescriptions, to in-office laser treatments. Keep in mind that everyone is different — some may need to try different treatments before finding one that works for them.” Some types of KP can go away on their own over time, but it may take years.”

Does keratosis pilaris need to be managed?

Not at all, but it can be itchy and more noticeable in the winter months, when the air (and your skin) is dry, in which case you may choose to address it.

What products can be used to keep KP at bay?

“There are various over-the-counter products that can improve the texture and appearance of keratosis pilaris,” says Dr. Li. “KP can benefit from and improve with a combination of exfoliation and hydration. For exfoliation, alpha- and beta-hydroxy acids – such as salicylic, lactic or glycolic acid – can help to smooth the skin. Be careful not to over-exfoliate, though. Stop if the skin becomes dry or irritated.” And once you’ve exfoliated, you’re going to want to add some moisture and hydration back into the skin. To do this, turn to “hyaluronic acid, ceramides and glycerin — ingredients that support the skin barrier in maintaining moisture at the surface to keep the skin supple, and also soothe possible itch and dryness seen with keratosis pilaris.”

Below are some products we love for treating keratosis pilaris.

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CeraVe Renewing SA Lotion

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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Exfoliating Body Treatment Peel

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First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA

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SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser

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Skinfix Resurface+ Glycolic Renewing Body Scrub

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Omar Ahmed in Frank and Oak + More Canadian Fashion Moments We Loved This Week

Feeling stir-crazy during the winter months may be par for the course, but lockdown is definitely adding another layer to the listlessness, right? We suggest getting creative, getting outdoors, and getting active to combat the winter blues. From content creator Omar Ahmed’s hyper-local look to Melissa Grelo giving Canadian activewear a spin, here’s some style inspo to get you motivated.

Omar Ahmed in Frank and Oak, RW&Co. & Expo

 

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Keeping it casual for a winter walk, Omar Ahmed’s monochromatic moment comprised pieces from Frank and Oak, RW&Co. and Toronto vintage clothing shop, Expo– showing us exactly what it means to have natural style.

Melissa Grelo in The Quarterly

 

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Hey, take it easy! That’s what TV host and ethical kid’s wear entrepreneur Melissa Grelo seems to say while rocking a patterned parachute jacket by The Quarterly. And this piece is currently on sale, FYI.

Hannah Hong in Jessica Redditt & Biko

 

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We love to see Canadian design being repped around the world! And Melbourne-based PR and comms maven Hannah Hong’s graphic business-casual look doubles our pleasure courtesy of a necklace by Toronto-based jewellery brand, Biko, and flowy palazzo pants made of reclaimed materials by Vancouver’s Jessica Redditt.

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Texture Talk: A New Gold Series Campaign Sees 7 Black Canadian Women Share Their Natural Hair Stories

Hair. It’s a powerful symbol of identity and self-image for many, and how a person chooses to style theirs can say a lot about them. For Black women in particular, this relationship is an incredibly complex one — a subject that’s intertwined with politics, culture and social pressures.

In a world long dominated by Western beauty standards where straighter hair textures have enjoyed a higher prestige and have been seen as more accepted, the incessant desire to camouflage natural afro kinks and coils to emulate Eurocentric styles has impacted Black women’s hair decisions for decades. Thankfully, with different waves of the natural hair movement emerging over the years, more and more women of colour are relinquishing those narrow beauty ideals and embracing the sheer beauty and endless versatility of their natural tresses on their own terms — whether that be via free-flowing afros, a protective style like box braids or opting for a blow-out or a wig because they simply can.

Behind the scenes shot of DIY expert Monique Taylor-Yee Shui and her daughters. Courtesy of Gold Series.

Gold Series, a drugstore haircare line by industry giant Procter & Gamble designed for afro-textured hair that was co-created with Black scientists, stylists and dermatologists, is celebrating this curl emergence with a new Canadian campaign that showcases personal hair journeys and transformations of local women.

Called #MyHairMyStory and officially launching on January 25th on Gold Series’ new Canadian website, the haircare line tapped seven Toronto and Montreal-based Black women for a series of videos that deep dive into each of their unique relationships and experiences with their natural texture, as well as what they want the public to know about Black hair. Subjects include the likes of style bloggers and sisters Leslie and Gail Thompson, celebrity hairstylist and salon owner Janet Jackson and author and professor Dr. Cheryl Thompson., and the hairstyles seen throughout are glorious.

A portrait of Dr. Cheryl Thompson from the Gold Series #MyHairMyStory video campaign.

For this campaign, Gold Series teamed up with Black Women in Motion, a Toronto-based, youth-led organization that strives to empower and support the advancement of Black woman and survivors of sexual violence. As part of the partnership, A total of $100,000 was donated to the organization to help fund key programs and activities, like BWIM’s Love Offering Community Emergency Relief Fund, which works to provide urgent relief to Black women and non-binary and gender-non-conforming people experiencing food and income insecurity due to the pandemic.

“Overall, there is a lot of alignment with the key messaging of the campaign and our purpose as an organization,” Monica Samuel, Black Women in Motion founder and one of the faces in the campaign, told FASHION. “BWIM is all about providing opportunities and space for Black women to celebrate and embrace their authentic selves and Gold Series is providing a platform for these women to tell their stories and be seen.” She adds, “The campaign really strives to normalize natural Black hair and Afrocentric hairstyles, which have historically been underrepresented and highly politicized. We get to re-set the beauty standard to one that includes us.”

As for the campaign’s impact, “my hope is that Black women feel empowered, fierce, seen and, most importantly, themselves,” says Samuel. “If these videos encourage someone to express their authentic self and celebrate their hair — whatever that may look like — then we’ve done what we set out to do.”

Click the video below for a sneak peek of the local kinky-curly hair stories landing on goldseries.ca next week.

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