[bc_video video_id="6300237449001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] Women supporting women, what could be better? How about women from diverse backgrounds who founded beauty brands right here in Canada? Every one of these companies is female-founded, BIPOC and Canadian.

Rebel+Beauty

Founder, Olga Onulov wanted to create a brand that celebrated and supported women and the communities in which they live, works, and play. Today, they are one of the top brow spots in Canada, have hosted pop-ups from here to Barcelona, have a complete with a full product line and the studio has opened its space up to multiple burgeoning local, female-founded businesses multiple times over. What started as a business specializing in brows and beauty has grown into a community of empowered entrepreneurs. PRODUCTS

1. Newly launched Brow Glaze: gives that laminated brow look with firm hold!
2. Also launched fragrance items: and let me tell you, I've met Olga and each time I ask her what scent she is wearing: she finally bottled it!
3. Eyebrow Pencil's in four shades - it's HARD for me to find the right dark shade without too much warmth in them

Torreh

Torreh was created by founder and CEO Sahar Bayat after she spent years experimenting and trying to find the perfect product for her hair. After exhaustive and fruitless searches, she decided to take matters into her own hands. She began formulating her own products in her kitchen, and through trial after trial, she crafted the perfect natural hair care solution. Torreh’s formulas are not tested on animals, are organic, free of dyes, parabens and synthetic fragrances AND are rich in vitamins and nutrients. The oil blends are great for all hair types. PRODUCTS

1. The star oil is her Magic Drop Oil, which is a non-greasy formula packed with organic oils
2. Magic Tx treatment
3. Magic Comb: 100% natural sandalwood that glides through the hair and helps to reduce static

Sḵwálwen

Sḵwálwen (skwall-win) translates roughly to “heart” or “essence of being” in the Squamish language. Sḵwálwen unites ancestral traditions with modern beauty rituals. Leigh Joseph founded Sḵwálwen Botanicals in 2018. She is an ethnobotanist and researcher from the Squamish First Nation. Through multiple philanthropic partnerships, Sḵwálwen elevates Indigenous communities and shines a light on the strength and resilience of Indigenous peoples. PRODUCTS

1. Cranberry Rose facial serum
2. Cranberry facial balm - It features antioxidant and vitamin C-rich cranberry and calming rose
3. Tewin’xw Cleansing Clay is an exfoliant and mask in one, depending on how you use it

CurlShoppe

Curlshoppe is a proud Black woman-owned company whose focus is all things curly providing quality, affordable curly hair products and educating others on how to care for and love their curls. All products are produced in-house by the CurlShoppe team. Founded in 2016, owner Rowan McAnoy aimed to help solve a big problem: finding curly hair products in Canada. Most products available are either a) very expensive or b) not good for encouraging healthy curls. Instead of resorting to cross-border shopping for better options, CurlShoppe offers the Canadian market quality curl care at affordable prices PRODUCTS

1. The “Coconut Is Everything” Collection is packed with coconut oil which is an ideal ingredient for curly hair.
2. The “Butter’d Up” Collection helps with thicker more textured coils and contains shea butter and shea fruit oil to help moisturize drier frizz-prone hair.

[bc_video video_id="6300238338001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] You can’t just use any coffee because different qualities or beans from different regions will impact the flavour of your dish. In Costa Rica they use wet-heat from soaking the Arabica beans in rainforest hot spring waters so you get that malty and sweet cereal taste. That malty undertone is going to balance the sweetness of the maple in our scone.

At this time of winter, you can find it challenging to muster up any motivation to get outdoors for fresh air and movement. We know it’s good for our mental and physical health, but it’s so cold! Here are some ways you can get out there without freezing!

The grown-up, fashionable “snowsuit”

This sleek stylish insulated jumpsuit will keep you warm at the playground or school drop-off, walking the dog, tobogganing or on winter hikes. Great for fall, winter and spring, the COZE can even be worn under your favourite unlined wool coat. Wear it with sneakers or boots, the COZE needs only minimal layers like leggings and a t-shirt and will still keep you warm. It's water-resistant and windproof 100% Nylon Taffeta, has Thinsulate Insulation, and offers a storm hood with a neck warmer

The light layering pieces that don’t restrict movement

Here are some Toronto-based Canadian companies known for their sustainable, high-quality, animal-free outerwear made in Canada. Creemore Vest is an ultra-soft fleece vest made from plastic bottles. A slim fit makes it perfect for layering under a jacket. Greta Airweight (light parka) is made from 100% biodegradable polyester Travel, road trip, or just a day hike out of the city? This jacket is your go-to. Lightweight and packable enough to always keep with you Front zipper pockets for quick access to your phone, lip balm and smaller accessories.

Winter-proof running shoes

Saucony announced the launch of the all-new Peregrine 12, the latest version of their award-winning trail franchise. They offer soft, springy PWRRUN cushioning for comfort on the trail, an extra layer of comfort with a new sock liner made with PWRRUN+ cushioning and the new protective rock plate offers a smooth, more flexible ride and sheds moisture more easily

Toasty fingers

These lined dog walking gloves by Canada Pooch. Never fuss with poop bags and frozen fingers again. Lined with a snug fit for extra warmth, easy-grip texture to pull apart waste bags, never take your gloves off during your walk, touch-screen capability, reflective detailing, water-resistant material, anti-bacterial material.  

[bc_video video_id="6299513820001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] Some of our favourite clothing items are considered “preppy” but it doesn’t mean we want to look like we just left boarding school when we wear them. When styling preppy clothes, it's fun to add something unexpected to the look to make it edgier.

The Collegiate Shirt

Traditionally, the college shirt is styled with jeans or sweats (since you’d typically wear it walking running to classes or studying in your dorm). To make it more modern, try to channel Princess Di but more street style.

The Argyle Sweater Vest

People typically pair their Argyle vests with button-down shirts, so we went that route, go bolder and opted for a sweater vest dress and tall boots.

The Striped Breton Sweater

We’ve all seen the Breton sweater before because it comes back every season. It usually features navy and white, or black and white horizontal stripes. It’s minimalist but gives your outfit a bit of a pop. We always see Breton sweaters styled the same way – let's pair it with something new, which is made up of two trends in one: leather cargo pants.

The Trench Coat

Wearing a monochromatic sweater vest look is a great way to style a trench. It’s totally a classic look that goes with everything, but this leather trench is just something else.

The Pleated Skirt

This look is inspired by Cher from Clueless. We’re making it modern by letting moms and curvy ladies know they can rock a short skirt too. You can make it edgier by pairing a cool pair of Doc Martens.

[bc_video video_id="6299515059001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] Clarins Total Eye Range, $39 to $92 One of the most common skincare questions from Cityline viewers is how to tackle skin concerns around the eyes: puffiness, fine lines, dark circles, dehydration, etc. French beauty brand Clarins has unveiled a collection of products to solve every eye concern. Total Eye Contour Gel addresses puffiness thanks to a cooling eye gel infused with plant-based caffeine. Thanks to kangaroo flower, total Eye Smooth solves frown lines, tension lines, and crow's feet. And Total Eye Lift creates a lifting effect in 60 seconds. It contains added anti-dark circle ingredients such as horse chestnut extract. Peace Out Retinol Face Stick, $44 Peace Out is a buzz-worthy San Francisco skincare brand created by Enrico Frezza after spending a fortune on complicated routines and expensive treatments that didn't work. He now combines powerful ingredients with cutting-edge technology, like this Retinol Face Stick. It's an ultra-concentrated, water-free treatment balm with a 3% encapsulated retinol blend to help soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles. It also contains a fruit enzyme blend. Fika Beauty All-In-One Glow Oil, $35 This is a Canadian sustainable beauty brand from Ottawa. Fika is getting attention! And they have a great All-In-One Glow oil. A drop under your moisturizer in winter will help solve dry skin. This product contains anti-oxidants, Vitamins A, C, E, B7. Estee Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate, $105 There is no need to visit a cosmetic skin clinic with Estee Lauder's Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate. This powerful multi-tasking product reduces the look of 9 types of lines and wrinkles in just two weeks. With its precision-point applicator, this professionally inspired corrector targets the length, depth and width of lines and wrinkles in all areas of the face. Contains 5% niacinamide and plumping Chlorella. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Overnight Rehydrating Mask with 10.5% Squalene, $50 American apothecary brand Kiehl's is famous for its Ultra Facial Cream (with over 40 million jars sold worldwide). The brand is adding a multi-use mask to the franchise that works to help restore and stabilize the skin's barrier by reducing moisture loss overnight. Our skin produces less sebum/oil while we sleep, leading to more trans epidermal water loss. It can be used as an overnight mask or a 15-minute tissue-off treatment. Smashbox NEW Photofinish Primers (that act like skincare), $50 each Adele and Lady Gaga recently shot photo campaigns at Smashbox Studios in Los Angeles. This expertise has led to a new collection of skin-fueled Photo Finish Primers that tackle the most common skincare concerns. Illuminate Glow Primer boosts radiance thanks to a vitamin C silkscreen complex. Control Mattifying helps keep excess oil in check. Correct Anti-Redness Primer calms and soothes skin with an algae complex, and Hydrating Primer contains a triple hyaluronic acid silkscreen complex. You could use these makeup primers as skincare if you like. Each product creates a breathable, silky barrier that perfects the canvas by smoothing skin and strengthening it against damage from environmental aggressors. Dior Cica Recover Balm, $75 This multi-use face and body balm can be used anywhere you find your skin dry. It quickly leaves skin nourished, hydrated and visibly plumped. You can even use it on dry hands. It contains chamomile wax Centella Asiatica and hyaluronic acid.