Winnie Harlow in Miu Miu + More Top Looks From the MTV Movie & TV Awards 2021

Avid award show fans experienced quite a treat this week with the recent MTV Movie & TV Awards 2021 being broken up over two evenings. There was Sunday night’s ceremony for “Scripted” story-telling, and the last night’s event for “Unscripted” shows including reality, talk and music docs.

In addition to the typically laid-back format and unexpected moments (see: Scarlett Johansson getting slimed by husband Colin Jost while accepting the Generation award from home), there was no shortage of fabulous fashion fare for those of us seeking out any glamour we can these days. Many stars chose to amp up the wardrobe wattage for the festivities, including Canadian model/series judge in the upcoming season of reality fashion design show Making the Cut Winnie Harlow who was decked out in a chic, cheery crystal-embellished two-piece by Miu Miu. Super stylist Law Roach took his own turn on the red carpet in a floor-length custom Vera Wang ensemble; Cherie Chan of Bling Empire wore a sumptuous gown by Turkish brand Haleia Couture; and Lana Condor was in head-to-toe Giorgio Armani sequins. Kathryn Hahn was a winner of two awards for her villainous portrayal of Agatha in WandaVision, and she also stole our hearts with a simple, saucy all-black look by designer Gabriela Hearst.

In major love-to-see-it moments, Leslie Jones (who took home the award for Best Comedic Performance for Coming 2 America and also hosted the “Scripted” portion of the Awards) donned a dramatic orange frilled dress by Bishme Cromartie as one of her many outfit changes; Insecure’s Yvonne Orji rocked a rainbow fringed look by Ghanaian designer Mimi Plange; and Bling Empire’s Jaime Xie wore one of the most fashion-forward pieces of the entire affair, a Spring 2021 ‘Tassel dress” by Didu. Here’s hoping for more of these brilliantly bold choices to come in light of other recent award shows’ lack of diversity with regards to red carpet designers.

But it wasn’t all glitz galore — some attendees took a more glam-meets-casual approach to their attire in a perfect fusion of the lounge-y vibe we’ve all been feeling over the past umpteen months. Black-ish/Grown-ish star Yara Shahidi glowed in a semi-formal-yet-sporty ensemble from her recently released collab with adidas Originals — take a styling tip here as we look forward to emerging from lockdown by elevating comfy outfits with pointy heels and dramatic jewellery.

Speaking of sporty, there were more than a few sneakers spotted on the red carpet too, from a pair of classic Chuck Taylors on Eric André to the bright red kicks worn by Outer Banks actor Chase Stokes (which perfectly complemented his red suit and sheer shirt from Fendi).

And showing some true style savoir faire, Drag Race’s Symone brought down the house with an archival homage to the tuxedo by Jean Paul Gaultier. Who else made our list for favourite looks from the MTV Movie & TV Awards 2021? Scroll through to find out!

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Winnie Harlow in Miu Miu

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Chase Stokes in Fendi

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Leslie Jones in Bishme Cromartie

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Yvonne Orji in Mimi Plange

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Journee Smollett in Alexander Vauthier

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Symone in Jean Paul Gaultier

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Victoria Pedretti in Louis Vuitton

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Law Roach in Vera Wang

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Jaime Xie in Didu

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Kathryn Hahn in Gabriela Hearst

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Jonathan Daviss in Amiri

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Cherie Chan in Haleia Couture

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Eric André

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Lana Condor in Giorgio Armani

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Madison Bailey in Versace

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Yara Shahidi in Yara Shahidi x Adidas Originals

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Taylour Paige (left) and Riley Keough (right) in Gucci

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Rudy Pankow

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Bretman Rock in a Materiel jacket and Mia Vesper pants

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Gottmilk in Moschino

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Guy Tang

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Heidi Klum in Aliétte

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Dancing Dan

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Doing Your Nails at Home? 6 Pro Tips To Get Them Right

This article was originally published in April 2020.

With week three of social distancing well underway, and public authorities still turning the lights off on non-essential services, we’ve all had to hit pause on many scheduled plans, like our go-to beauty services. And for those of you who are nail salon loyalists, not going for your regular feel-good refresh every week or two can be somewhat of a rude awakening — especially without knowing for sure when life will return back to normal. To help you out during this adjustment period, we spoke to two professional manicurists, Essie’s global lead educator Rita Remark and CND brand ambassador Winnie Huang, to get insider tips for perfecting the art of the mani and pedi at home. And even if you’re a DIY aficionado, trust us: a little help from these Canadian experts will only better your nail game, especially now that sandal season is almost upon us. Here, six DIY manicure and pedicure tips to help you nail your next home spa session.

Start with a clean (dry) base and shape

First things first: for nail colour that lasts well beyond a couple of days, start by removing any traces of existing (regular) polish residue, dirt and oil with an acetone-based remover, suggests both pros. Once you have a clean base to work with, it’s time to trim your nails to a desired length with nail clippers, followed by refining the shape of them with a nail file.

Now, nail files don’t seem like the thing you need to overthink (many of us have probably have emery boards gathering dust in drawers around our house) but for a salon-standard manicure, it’s worth upgrading your nail file selection. “Try to use a finer-grit nail file. It gives you more control when shaping without losing any length,” says Remark. Opting for a softer, cushier board also avoids damaging your nails when filing, adds Huang, as ultra-grainy files are known to shred the edges of natural nails if not careful, leaving them more prone to splitting and breaking.

A common thought is to sit and soak your nails before tending to dry, overgrown cuticles, or even before filing nails for that matter, but both Remark and Huang suggest only reserving this step for your feet to cleanse and soften any calluses. For your hands, a dry manicure is best for extending the lifespan of all your hard work. “Your nails are porous, so when you soak them, they absorb the water and become more flexible, which in turn often results in chipping,” says Huang. When pampering your toes however, Huang suggests soaking them in warm water for five to ten minutes, and adding in some soothing bath salts for an elevated spa-like feel.

Tend to your cuticles

Once you have your perfect nail shape, proceed with gently pushing back cuticles with a stainless steel cuticle pusher before lightly exfoliating the nail surface with a nail buffer, recommends Remark. Alternatively, applying a cuticle oil and a cuticle exfoliator (Huang suggests using CND’s Cuticle Eraser and Solar Oil) and gently scrubbing nail beds with a manicure brush works just as well. “This will gently push back the skin around the nail and help exfoliate any cuticle and dry skin away,” says Huang.

For feet, don’t forget to give some TLC to any scaly heels with a callus remover. Remark is a fan of the double-sided foot file: “The coarse side is for removing calluses and the finer side softens,” she says.

And while it may be tempting to clip cuticles, don’t go overboard. Delicate trimming — with a proper cuticle nipper — should only be reserved for loose, dead skin (aka hangnails). “Nip hangnails off while being careful not to cut into your actual skin,” stresses Huang.

Lotion up and prep properly for polish

Next up: Massage in some lotion (avoiding your actual nails as best as you can), and give your nails a once-over with a swipe of acetone.

Two thin coats are better than one massive thick coat

The perfect polish application is your best friend when it comes to longwear nail colour, and that process always starts with one swipe of a good basecoat to protect your nails, says Remark. It also gives your colour something to properly cling to. “This is the double-sided tape that adheres the polish to your nail. It’ll help your manicure last that much longer,” adds Huang.

Proceed with brushing on two thin coats of colour (the pro-approved wait time is one to two minutes between each coat) and finish up with a topcoat — unless you’ve been polishing with a multitasking, all-in-one basecoat, says Remark. And it’s important to cap the free edge, both pros advise – this means to swipe across the end of the nail after every polish layer.

Fix mistakes

Dealing with polish smudges and slip-ups? Try upcycling old makeup brushes for quick clean-ups. “My favourite trick is to use a tiny angled brush dipped in nail polish remover,” reveals Huang. “But don’t load too much liquid on the brush, which may cause flooding,” she continues. If you don’t have a makeup brush to spare, good-old orangewood sticks will easily do the clean-up (and earlier cuticle-pushing) trick as well.

“If you smudge or nick your polish when it’s still tacky, dip the tip of your finger in acetone, and with a very gentle touch, you can glide the polish back into place,” adds Remark.

Say yes to more cuticle oil

During these hand-washing and hand-sanitization obsessed times, more is more. In fact, Huang recommends pampering cuticles with oil or a balm once to twice a day to keep nails and skin well moisturized. “Really commit to a cuticle-care routine. I always like to keep a bottle of oil close to me. Now more than ever, it’s time to take care of cuticles since we’re washing our hands way more often.”

Low on at-home supplies? Shop our gallery below of nail essentials that are easily accessible via your local drugstore, grocery store or mass-market retailer.

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Quo 100% acetone nail polish remover

($5, Shoppers Drug Mart)

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Relvon crystal nail file

($14, Shoppers Drug Mart )

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Quo cuticle pusher

($8, Shoppers Drug Mart )

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CND Weekly Polish Cuticle Eraser

($17, Shoppers Drug Mart)

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DR. TEAL'S epsom salts in lavender

($9, Loblaws)

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Velkomin cuticle nipper trimmer and cuticle pusher set

($15, Amazon Canada)

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Revlon cuticle nipper half jaw

($18, Walmart Canada)

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Burt’s Bees Honey and Grapeseed Oild Hand Cream

($17, Shoppers Drug Mart)

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Essie All In One Base Coat

($13, Shoppers Drug Mart)

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e.l.f. small angled brush

($4, London Drugs)

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Essie Quick-E drying drops

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CND Solar Oil

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Sally Hansen Cuticle Rehab Oil Balm

($11, Shoppers Drug Mart)

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CND Vinylux Essentials RescueRXX Care Pen

($18, Shoppers Drug Mart)

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Ink The Diaspora Founder Tann Parker Wants to Decolonize the Tattooing Practice

I got my first tattoo before heading off to college. I had a job at McDonald’s and didn’t have to get permission from my parents since I was 18, so I thought, “Hell yeah, I’m going to get a tattoo.” It was very impulsive. You know the shoe brand Steve Madden? It was their logo from the early 2000s: a peace sign, a heart and a stiletto — but I changed the stiletto to a slouchy boot because that was popular at the time. I remember that the tattoo artist called me before the appointment to clarify that it was what I wanted.

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That tattoo has since been covered up with something more meaningful: a family tree that represents each of my older siblings and my parents. The most meaningful tattoo I have, though, is a portrait of my grandmother on my right leg. It’s the only photo my mom has of her. I’m also getting a tattoo of my dad’s mom on my left leg. It’s my way of connecting with them since I never got to meet either of my grandmothers. Many of my tattoos are inspired by my being Black; I have a Harriet Tubman tattoo, a Buffalo Soldier on one leg, Black cherubs playing the violin and Black Jesus on my shoulder.

I started Ink The Diaspora in 2018 because I wasn’t seeing people with my skin complexion getting heavily tattooed. I wanted to build a community where we could have conversations about what’s happening in the tattoo space. Ink The Diaspora has many faces, but it’s mainly an archival resource on Instagram and a place for decolonizing the tattooing practice. Because of colourism in the tattoo space, representation of darker-skinned Black and brown folks just isn’t there. Or if it is, we only see tattoos on a very specific type of Black skin. There’s very little diversity.

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I also do consultations and tattoo-artist referrals for Black tattoo collectors who are looking for a Black artist. I want to be really sincere about referrals, which can be difficult if I haven’t been to a certain state or city. So I tap into the Ink The Diaspora Instagram and ask “Does anyone know a Black tattoo artist in this location? Has anyone gotten a tattoo from this person and enjoyed their experience?” That is my top priority. I’m also a non-binary person, so I always try to refer Black trans tattooers. I want to give money back to my community, whom I’m inspired and driven by.

My next intention for Ink The Diaspora is to create silicone tattoo sheets in shades of brown, for darker skin tones. If you think about the tattooing process, it always starts with a white sheet of paper  — showing you what a tattoo would look like from a white perspective. Changing the medium and your visual starting point, by doing something as simple as not using white paper as your canvas, can change your creative process.

—As told to Amanda Demeku

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Model Grace Mahary On Navigating the Evolving Nature of Activism

“Solar energy activist” and “supermodel” aren’t the commonest of paired titles. But that’s the magic of Grace Mahary. Thwarting expectations, she says, is kind of her thing. In the midst of a flourishing career — her client roster includes fashion’s heaviest hitters, such as Chanel, Givenchy and Balmain, and she was recently one of the stars of Mejuri’s Golden Together campaign (for a collection that has a philanthropic angle, naturally) — the Edmonton native founded Project Tsehigh, an organization that provides developing communities with clean-energy solutions. “I don’t know what a renewable energy non-profit founder is supposed to look like, but I don’t care,” she says. “That’s just how I lead.”

Mahary’s motivation to effect change came after travelling from the Paris couture shows in 2012 to her parents’ home country of Eritrea, where 70 per cent of the population is completely off the electrical grid. The now L.A.-based model witnessed the negative consequences of this circumstance first-hand: diminished study hours for schoolchildren, community-spread disease caused by evening animal bites, and the plumes of toxic black exhaust that would fill the homes of those fortunate enough to own a backup generator. Her bright solution? Introducing solar panels—a sustainable alternative with the potential for big impact. After a successful first implementation in Eritrea following fundraising initiatives and the creation of a donor base, Project Tsehigh (meaning “sun” in Tigrinya, the language spoken in her ancestral country) has since gone on to outfit a primary school in Tanzania with solar-powered accessories while equipping locals with the tools and resources to maintain the new infrastructure for years to come.

Engaging the bevy of high-profile contacts accrued during her modelling gigs and using her platform, which includes a hearty 140,000+ Instagram followers, to bring about real good was a no-brainer for Mahary. “It’s hard to separate human justice from what you do for a living,” she says. “There was something inside of me that always wanted to even out the playing field.” Here, Mahary shares her biggest learnings leading a non-profit and how you, too, can make a meaningful difference in the sustainability space.

Find your “why” and then constantly revisit it

Experiencing Eritrea’s energy poverty herself was the wake-up call that Mahary needed to make the leap into sustainability. Discovering your raison d’être, she says, doesn’t mean you have to pledge to support one cause forever or strive to be an activist. Even Mahary admits that she has trouble with that philanthropic label. “What I do is what I want to do,” she says. “It’s not because I’m an activist per se; it’s that this is what I feel we should be doing anyway.” In that sense, she looks at giving back as a long-term investment — a commitment to constant self evaluation: “You will always be checking in with yourself about how you’re contributing to the world and to others.”

 

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Do your research (and do it often)

With no institutionally recognized credentials to her name, Mahary knew her lack of experience in the non-profit world would raise eyebrows. “As a Black woman and model, I realized that no matter what I do, I’ll always be undermined by some people,” she says. To ward off imposter syndrome — a psychological blight that, Mahary admits, still crops up from time to time — she equipped herself with enough knowledge and skills that she couldn’t be questioned. At the start of her undertaking, Mahary turned to free resources and grant opportunities that explained the ins and outs of non-profit life, like proposal writing, management and transparency. Building a tight-knit team around her who could fill in the gaps helped, too. Being an effective leader, she says, is recognizing that you can’t be an authority on every piece of the puzzle. “Everyone on the Project Tsehigh team isn’t an expert in everything — nobody is,” says Mahary. “But everyone has a strength, and they come in and share what they can. I find it really humbling, actually.”

Follow those who are already doing the work

See an inequity; sow your own solution — seems like a surefire formula, right? While it may be tempting to launch a do-good endeavour — an all-too-common reaction in our entrepreneurialism-fixated culture — Mahary says it’s critical to first offer your skills and assistance to the pioneers who are already on the ground. “Ask how you can help them and what they might need from you,” she suggests. “The issue right now is that some are asking the people who are doing the work to do more work — to teach them how to do it.” Exhausting those already burdened resources, especially those who are BIPOC-identifying, only impedes progress. Get yourself up to speed by fundraising, volunteering, asking questions and really listening. “Being more selfless — that’s how you learn what it’s like to be in those positions,” she adds.

Always be willing to pivot your plan

When the pandemic grounded Project Tsehigh’s mission to bring a third solar energy instalment to East Africa, Mahary didn’t slow down her give-back efforts. Instead, she zeroed in on the racial injustices in North America and teamed up with two established organizations, Grouphug and Trap Garden, to deliver community-based gardening boxes and window solar panels to BIPOC neighbourhoods in the U.S. facing food insecurity. Wielding this kind of flexibility is key in the non-profit sector, she says, where the best-laid plans — and most virtuous of intentions — can quickly go awry. “When you go into these communities, you want to serve them in one way, but they might ask for another thing,” she explains. It’s why Mahary has employed a no-ego policy to her non-profit’s mission: Find the most ideal solutions and know what true success looks like, despite your early definitions.

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Sephora Canada Commits to Carrying 25 Percent BIPOC-Owned Brands by 2026

Update: On May 17, 2021, Sephora Canada announced they were increasing their commitment to carrying BIPOC-owned beauty brands from 15 to 25 percent, a goal they intend to reach by 2026. “The ambitious five-year goal of reaching 25 percent BIPOC-owned brands by 2026 is driven by the insight that 22.3 percent of Canadians identify as visible minorities (according to 2016 Census), making the demand for visible representation within brand offering more important than ever in Canada,” reads a press release from the company. “As a result of continued brand diversification over the past year, Sephora Canada is currently sitting at 12 percent BIPOC-owned prestige beauty brands, with a goal of reaching 15 percent in 2022.” Sephora was one of the first brands to take the 15 Percent Pledge last year, a movement that calls on retailers to dedicate at least 15 percent of their shelf space to BIPOC-owned businesses. 

“As we approach the one year anniversary of the racial justice protests last summer, we could not be more thrilled that Sephora Canada is taking the Pledge and partnering with us to drive equity across retail,” said Aurora James, founder of the Fifteen Percent Pledge, in the press release. “Being a proud Canadian, it’s exciting to see the Pledge continue to expand beyond the U.S. and have Sephora Canada be our newest partnership in my home country. Their commitment to increase their shelf space to 25 per cent BlPOC-owned brands is huge, and we are looking forward to working in lockstep with them to provide support and help them achieve this goal.”

This article was originally published in June, 2020:

Last week, Canadian designer Aurora James — founder of footwear brand Brother Vellies — launched the 15 Percent Pledge, a movement urging major retailers to dedicate 15 percent of their buying budget to Black-owned businesses.

“So many of your businesses are built on Black spending power. So many of your stores are set up in Black communities. So many of your sponsored posts are seen on Black feeds. This is the least you can do for us. We represent 15% of the population and we need to represent 15% of your shelf space,” James wrote in an Instagram post announcing the initiative.

 

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Today, beauty giant Sephora announced it is accepting the pledge and that it will dedicate 15 percent of its shelf space to Black-owned beauty brands moving forward. The company is the first of the four major brands named by James to do so.

According to WWD, the company will implement all three stages of the pledge: “including taking stock of the current percentage of shelf space and contracts dedicated to Black-owned businesses, taking ownership of findings, blind spots and disparities, and identifying concrete next steps, and taking action to publish and execute a plan to grow the share of Black-owned businesses to at least 15 per cent.” Sephora will also help to connect Black-owned businesses with funding and venture capital partners, as well as focus its internal incubator for female founders solely on women of colour in 2021.

 

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In a statement, Artemis Patrick, Sephora’s executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, said, “Ultimately, this commitment is about more than the prestige products on our shelves, it starts with a long-term plan diversifying our supply chain and building a system that creates a better platform for Black-owned brands to grow, while ensuring Black voices help shape our industry. We recognize we can do better and this pledge builds on our ongoing work to use our resources to drive meaningful and long-term change for Sephora and our industry.”

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A Cult Fave Has Finally Landed at Sephora Canada + More Beauty News This Week

A HipDot x Clueless collab is here

 

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Launched on May 11, the HipDot x Clueless collab has arrived and it’s totally buggin’. Inspired by the cult classic ’90s film, the collection features an eyeshadow palette, lip oil set, blush palette and even the iconic pink fluffy pen. “Clueless has become a cultural revolution — from the fashion styles to iconic catchphrases, we created a makeup collection that embodies that teen nostalgia that Clueless captures so well,” says Jeff Sellinger, CEO of HipDot Cosmetics, in a statement.

Tarte’s iconic Shape Tape is finally at Sephora Canada

 

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The #1 concealer brand in the U.S., Tarte Cosmetics, has finally launched its best-selling Shape Tape concealer (and entire range of Shape Tape products, including setting spray, primers and more) at Sephora Canada (and sephora.ca) this week! The beloved Tarte Shape Tape concealer, which has tens of thousands of five-star reviews, wasn’t available in Canada until May 11, but now Canadians can finally get their hands on the holy grail product, which comes in 35 shades and five different undertones. “It’s truly humbling to see how passionate our Tartelettes around the world are about our Tarte Shape Tape Concealer,” said Maureen Kelly, founder and CEO of the brand.

M.A.C’s Disney Cruella collection is now available for pre-order

 

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The highly anticipated M.A.C x Disney Cruella collection (which is inspired by the upcoming live action film Cruella starring Emma Stone) is officially available for pre-order as of this week. The collab features eyeshadows, liquid and bullet lipsticks, eyeliner and blush. “With there being such a huge trend for recycling the more niche counterculture moments of previous decades, this collection feels like M·A·C returning to a celebration of the kind of DIY styling and brave transformation that originally made it such a maverick brand,” explains M·A·C director of makeup artistry, Terry Barber.

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