Beauty

Back when the FLARE team shared an IRL office space (RIP to my abandoned aloe plant…), my mornings looked a little something like this: rush to get up the elevators in time for our 8:30 a.m. daily meeting (for which, I admittedly showed up to at approx. 8:32 most days), hit the button on my

I was 14 when my period started. That same year, the pain started, too. For the next decade of my life, I’d miss work and school, skip birthdays and holiday parties, sleep through weekends and cancel plans, curled up with a heating pad trying to soothe the persistent ache I felt in my pelvis. I’d

Because the only piece of clothing people will see this year is your coat Well folks, it’s that time of year again. Black Friday is here and you know what that means: an opportunity to disappoint your bank account! But stop before you you feel *too* guilty about shopping (especially local), especially if what you

Surprisingly, the most delicious thing on this season of Great British Bake Off is not the saucy pods, crisp-bottomed pies, or scrumptious scones. It’s the looks that one 80-year-old Prue Leith has been serving this season. Prudence Margaret Leith, owner of one of the most English names alive as well as a chef, author, and

The biennial showcase of Indigenous fashion has gone digital for 2020, and you can now shop the curated marketplace of emerging and acclaimed designers online Created by Indigenous activist and artist Sage Paul in 2016, Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto is a biennial showcase and celebration of Indigenous designers and artisans from around the country. This

Courtesy This year, the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are starting even earlier than ever (as in, some are live like a week before Thanksgiving). So instead of writing a long intro about how great sales are, we leave you with this: Put on your stretchy pants, pull out your credit card, and let’s

10/10 would recommend booking a night in hotel a few minutes from home just to feel something! 2020, amiright?! *Sob-laughs maniacally* In March, the thought of a tropical vacation in winter 2020 was something to look forward to (LOL). Now, with the pandemic raging on, we have to look for rest and relaxation a little

You’d assume global pop stars are having a very different quarantine experience than the rest of the world, but that isn’t the case for Camila Cabello and her quarantine partner and boyfriend, Shawn Mendes. The duo is currently sheltering in place in Cabello’s hometown of Miami and has ticked about every box on Quarantine Couples

From insulated sneakers to heavy-duty snow boots, these picks will get you through winter in style It’s getting cold out there, which means it’s time to prepare for snow, slush and salt stains (if you aren’t already encountering them!). A great pair of winter boots that will see you through the colder months in style can make

I’m going to admit it: I’ve been a little wary of wearing a full bold lip under my mask. Between my genuine struggle with maskne and the fact that I’ve been opting for full glam for Zoom over full glam for a grocery store run, I haven’t felt the need for a bold lip and

Shop stocking-sized treasures, from holiday eye palettes and sheet masks to a limited edition glitter lipstick and an impossibly luxe crème Is it just me or does the thrill of an overflowing stocking never get old?! I swear, I’ll be 87 and still digging into the toe part with glee to see what tiny treasure

Rosdiana CiaravoloGetty Images What does natural actually mean, besides carrying a lofty connotation of being a little better and a lot more expensive? Technically, the FDA has no standard regulation for the term but that hasn’t stopped brands from using it endlessly in the marketing of their products. So we asked New York City-based dermatologist

Because nothing says “I know you so well” like a charcuterie subscription We all know the stress that comes with the typical holiday season. Trying to figure out whose side of the family you’re going to visit, calculating the logistics of fitting a holiday turkey inside your tiny condo oven and—most importantly—finding the *perfect* gifts

Instagram There’s no better way to pre-game a Thanksgiving feast than with a festive manicure project. Before picking up a fork and knife, grab your favorite bottle of fall nail polish and create a nail design that reflects the foods and colors of the season. From literal turkeys to simple half moons, there’s something for

2020 has mostly sucked. Treat someone you love (that includes yourself) to a fancy gift…or at least something that looks fancy Save for the U.S. election results—a very off-brand-for-2020 glimmer of hope amongst the year’s usual trash—it’s been a tough one. And the global pandemic will likely mean a different kind of holiday season for

If you have a curly or coily hair texture, you probably know that the best way to keep your hair moisturized is with a good ‘ol deep conditioner and plastic cap combo. I’ve been using the old school technique since the age of 10. (Thank you, mom!) But, I’m here to tell you that there’s

While it’s hard to believe it’s already November (wasn’t it June, like, yesterday?), it’s time for the annual shop-a-thon that is Black Friday and Cyber Monday. If you’ve been eyeing a little sumthin’ sumthin’ for yourself or want to get a head start on your holiday shopping, now is the time! And don’t fret—since we’re

The Best Scalp Treatments Eden Bodyworks Papaya Castor Scalp Massaging Serum Soothe Your Roots target.com $9.29 With all the pulling and tugging your hair goes through, it needs a whole lot of relief. Eden BodyWork’s Scalp Serum soothes the tension and protects your new growth all while smelling like a sweet, ripe papaya. 

This beloved, affordable L.A.-based makeup and skincare brand caters to the unique beauty of people of colour Remember when you had to drive Stateside to get your hands on low-rise jeans and Marissa Cooper-inspired polo shirts from brands like Hollister and Abercrombie? Or maybe you were the type to dangle the threat of a breakup

If you see Brie Larson strolling the streets in a face mask, she’s likely sporting a shade of red lipstick underneath. It’s not visible to anyone else—but that’s precisely the point, she tells ELLE.com. “I like the idea that no one sees it. It’s like this little extra step that I’m taking for me that

Fake *thank you* smiles need not apply You know how it goes: you’re making a list, checking it twice and then realize, uh-oh spaghetti-oh, it’s mid-December and you’ve actually checked off a total of ZERO from your holiday gift-giving listicle. Big yikes. And while the holidays look a little different this year, seasonal last-minute spending

Since the K-beauty boom in the mid 2010s, the entire skincare-loving world has levelled up their routines, taking their steps into the double digits with cleansers, toners, mists, essences, waters, serums, oils, creams, gels…the list goes on.  And while that multi-step routine has its doubters, the fact remains: Executing a beauty routine is some quality

Instagram Let’s face it: You probably haven’t been wearing much makeup this year. It’s been months of staying home, wearing loungey clothes, and covering half of your face with 2020’s hottest accessory, the fabric face mask. For these reasons, you may not have had an excuse to beat your face the way you normally do.

Because nothing says holiday spirit like supporting Canadian brands If there’s something the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us over the past eight months (aside from the necessity of wearing a mask), it’s the importance of local businesses. With many people making the decision during the pandemic to purchase from those within their own communities, there

Halfway through my semester of Western Massage 1 in 2015, I walked into class 15 minutes late. Everyone I knew was already paired up to practice massaging each other’s legs. A guy named Ron, a personal trainer with muscles braided like challah and a handsome smile, looked relieved when he saw me and asked if

Gifts that do good for everyone on your list, including goodies that give back to deserving charities and locally made, sustainable treasures The holidays are stressful under the best, most normal of circumstances. Throw a global pandemic and months of social distancing into the mix and 2020 holiday planning is sure to be more hectic—and

It makes sense if you’re caught off guard by the brand-new collaboration between the perpetually affordable IKEA and Ben Gorham, founder and creative force behind Byredo’s luxury fragrance, fashion, and beauty empire. But similar to how Virgil Abloh’s collection put a “Wet Grass” rug on our wish list, the latest designer collaboration from IKEA just

And a classic beanie. Oh, and a beret. We rounded up the cutest, warmest winter hats here! For anyone who has watched Netflix’s Emily in Paris, it’s inevitable that you came out of your binge-watching rabbit hole with two thoughts in mind. First of all, what the heck was Emily Cooper (played by Lily Collins) wearing

Michelle Pfeiffer knows we’re conducting most of our business from our beds. When we hop on a Zoom call to discuss new products from her personal care brand Henry Rose, she casually comments on my WFH set-up. It’s an atmosphere Pfeiffer says has become all too familiar to her. “That’s probably where I conduct most