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Are your summer sandals wreaking havoc on your health?

The warm summer months were made for flip-flops, flats and sandals, but are we putting fashion ahead of the health...


Beauty bites: Revlon

A look at the legendary skincare brand


5 solutions for strong and healthy nails

Are your nails prone to breakage? Here are five common nail issues and how to fix them


The pros and cons of the long-lasting manicure

New polish techniques and products'such as Axxium and Shellac'are all the buzz. Writer Diane Peters tries out some of the...


Beauty tips from Canadian celebrities

We asked 11 Canadian celebrities: How do you get ready for a night out when 'you don't have the benefit...


Do you need a BB cream?

Curious about this new beauty product? BB creams have been appearing on drugstore and department store shelves everywhere. Find out...


How to choose the perfect perfume

If you're a fan of fragrance, the search for your perfect perfume can be intriguing. Here's how to find it


Beauty bites: OPI

A look behind the nail polish label of OPI

Staff tested: Blush

We dusted, patted and blended on blushes in a variety of formulas to give our cheeks a healthy-looking glow. Here's...


The best in green beauty: Natural, organic, vegan and more

Eco-conscious beauty products are appearing on store shelves everywhere. From mainstream to niche brands, here are 66 green beauty products...


The ultimate guide to green beauty

Curious about whether your makeup really is organic? Wondering about product labels? Here's where to find the answers to all...


8 last-minute gift sets

Feeling pressured to get your holiday shopping done? Make last-minute gift giving easy with these prepackaged gift sets


10 holiday beauty picks you can’t miss

Get the ultimate holiday look this year with these must-have goodies. Some of these amazing product picks would make excellent...


10 metallic holiday makeup picks

Adorn your holiday makeup with shining shades of copper, silver and gold. On eyes or nails, a little metallic makes...


How do I know if a product is really ‘natural’ or ‘organic’?

Unsure about a beauty product's claim of being 'natural' or 'organic'? Beauty editor Rhonda Rovan finds out what these labels...


Beauty secrets from around the world

Every country has its beauty traditions. Here, six women from around the world share their beauty secrets


Threading, waxing or plucking: How should you shape your eyebrows?

Find your best brow-shaping technique for face-framing arches

Professional eyebrow shaping: What you need to know

How to get'and maintain'gorgeously groomed brows


The truth about cosmetic preservatives

Do you wonder about the ingredients in your cosmetics? Beauty editor Rhonda Rovan finds out just how safe cosmetic preservatives...


5 celebrity beauty trends for fall

Fall has arrived and while thoughts of cooler weather are not-so-exciting, we're easily consoled by the hottest trends of the...


The secret to anti-aging

New research has found that exercise may reverse wrinkles, balding and grey hair


7 creative makeup storage solutions

Tidy up your makeup stash and speed up your a.m. routine with these seven smart organizing solutions


The truth about animal testing

The beauty industry has been moving away from using animals to test the toxicity of products. Here's the latest on...

Laser hair removal: What to expect

Laser hair removal can be a great option for going hair-free. Here's what to expect during the process


Which hair removal method is best for you?

With summer in high gear, quick and easy hair removal is on everyone's mind. Find out which method of hair...


How to stay healthy at the salon

In Canada, public health inspections of salons and spas are not the norm. Here's what you need to know to...


5 salon safety horror stories

Before your next visit to the spa, make sure you're aware of the risks. Here's what you need to know...


5 summer beauty must-haves

What's essential for looking great this summer? We went to the experts'the finalists of the 2011 Best Health Blog Awards'for...


Jessica Buchanan: Canadian olfactory artist extraordinaire

Fragrance is about passion and memory. Here's how one Canadian woman's nostalgia for a childhood candy helped make her dream...