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Fragrance

The Empire of the Senses: Meeting Marc-Antoine

October 24, 2023 by Etiket

A photo of fragrant Inula graveolens flowers, which grow wild in the perfumer’s native Corsica. An in-house extraction of the plant forms the basis of the Parfum d’Empire fragrance Mal-Aimé.

The library of fragrance ingredients in perfumer Marc-Antoine Corticchiato’s studio.

Since late July, the unique fragrance of Parfum d’Empire, a brand founded in 2002, has been wafting through the Canadian air, now exclusively available at Etiket. Renowned for its captivating perfumes and rich olfactory heritage, this journey goes beyond mere commerce; it’s an encounter with a world of fragrances that transcend borders. I had the exceptional opportunity to explore this realm by meeting the talented founder and perfumer, Marc-Antoine Corticchiato, along with his wonderful team, during a visit to their Paris laboratory in September. This olfactory experience unveiled the secrets behind the creation of each perfume and the deep commitment of this passionate team to the art of perfumery.

The scented concentrates of Parfum d’Empire fragrances age in round-bottom flasks. This process allows the many ingredients in the formula to merge with each other, polishing the edges of the fragrance before it’s mixed with alcohol.

Delving into this captivating olfactory journey reveals the essence of Parfum d’Empire and its connection to Marc-Antoine’s childhood in Morocco and Corsica, offering a sensory voyage that awakens the senses and imagination. Marc-Antoine Corticchiato, with a background in chemistry, has always been captivated by the mysteries of plants and their fragrances, which led him to the world of perfumery. He primarily seeks the quality of natural scents to breathe life into his perfumes, emphasizing the art of personal storytelling. Each fragrance becomes an opportunity to convey a personal narrative, to evoke an emotion or a unique experience, creating unique sensory tales that explore the realm of memories and emotions through scents.

A scientific scale is an essential tool for formulating fragrances. It’s used to measure quantities of raw materials down to the drop.

If Marc-Antoine Corticchiato hadn’t been drawn into the intoxicating world of perfumery, he would likely have pursued his second great passion: horsemanship. Far from being just another interest, horse riding represents for him a profound emotional and sensory connection with nature, animals, and childhood memories. This passion inspired him to create perfumes capable of capturing the essence of his equestrian experiences. I conclude by expressing my deep gratitude to the Etiket team for making this experience possible and to the entire Parfum d’Empire team for their warm and generous welcome.

Emmanuelle Bénard
Fragrance Specialist at Etiket

Makeup

Three Ways to Use the Impossible Glow Drops

January 30, 2025April 26, 2022 by Etiket

Have you heard of Pai Skincare's Impossible Glow Drops? Learn how to customize this liquid highlighter to get your glow in time for summer!

Have you tried the Impossible Glow drops from Pai Skincare? The brand first launched this skincare-makeup hybrid product back in 2021. It was so well received that Pai decided to launch two new shades: Champagne and Rose Gold. These highlighters offer a lit-from-within glow in just a few drops. With summer just around the corner, and bronzed, glowing skin making its comeback, we’ve decided to share with you three ways to use the Impossible Glow drops.

1. For subtle radiance, add one drop to your daily moisturizer or SPF.

2. For a more intense glow, massage one to two drops directly onto skin.

3. For a lit-from-within highlight, gently dab on the high points of the face and body.

Pro tip: add a few drops to your body lotion and apply to the legs, shoulders and collarbone for an irresistible glow.

Which shade is best for me?

Although all shades work for all skin tones, you may be wondering which one would complement your skin tone the best. If that’s the case, here are Pai Skincare’s suggestions:

If your skin has pink undertones, you might prefer the Rose Gold shade.
If your skin has more yellow undertones, you might prefer the Champagne shade.
If you’re looking for a warm, sunkissed glow, go for the original shade: Bronze.

Pai’s pro tip? Experiment! All shades work for all skin tones – it’s all about finding the right application to create the effect you’re after.

Shop this product online at etiket.ca or stop by our boutique!

Fragrance

Earth Month: Green Perfumes We Love!

January 30, 2025April 26, 2022 by Etiket

Read on for a list of all-natural and sustainable brands, as well as a curated list of their scents we think you’ll love.

Perfume is a luxury. And on days like Earth Day, when we audit the necessities and excesses of our lifestyle and their effects on the health of the planet, it can seem like luxuries are, by definition, out of sync with the natural world.

However, there are fragrance brands making steps to work within the bounds of nature. Some produce perfume using only plant-based materials. Others have spearheaded initiatives in favour of sustainable production and radical transparency.

Read on for a list of all-natural and sustainable brands, as well as a curated list of their scents we think you’ll love.

ALL NATURAL PERFUME BRANDS

ABEL

Abel is the ultimate intersection of art, ethics and natural science.

Following a failed search for a natural perfume that was chic, modern and long lasting, Abel was founded in Amsterdam by New Zealander Frances Shoemack with a simple goal – to create the world’s best natural perfume.

Abel is made of 100% natural ingredients. Rather than clouding your personality with a consistent intensity, the beauty of all natural ingredients is their evolution on your skin, working with the natural chemistry of your body to create a unique scent.

Abel believes in the power and beauty of scent, and its ability to enrich daily life in a way nothing else can. Their scents prove that indulgence doesn’t need to have a negative impact on the earth, its inhabitants, or you.

HIRAM GREEN

Since 2013, Canadian-born perfumer Hiram Green creates handcrafted fragrances made exclusively from natural materials.

All fragrances are developed and produced in small batches by Hiram in his perfume studio in Gouda, The Netherlands. He believes that natural fragrances need not be instantly recognizable as natural, or have less intensity or silllage than traditional perfumes.

His vibrant compositions have been praised by perfume experts and enthusiasts alike. Each Hiram Green scent is proof that polished, world-class perfume can be made solely from natural ingredients.

SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES

HERMETICA

Hermetica is a collection of molecular fragrances inspired by the ancient practice of alchemy. Hermetica founders John and Clara Molloy created the brand on a foundation of sustainable manufacturing and ingredient transparency. Their bottles are made from recycled glass, and their boxes are made from biodegradable, recycled paper and zero plastic.

In addition, Hermetica has partenered with Planète Urgence, the French environmental non-profit organization, to finance the planting of more than 5,000 trees in Madagascar and Indonesia. With every purchase, you will be supporting reforestation programs in the region.

Hermetica uses a blend of natural and molecular ingredients, and features a unique raw material index on their website which catalogs every ingredient in their formulations (a rarity in perfume).

MAISON CRIVELLI

Maison Crivelli is a new French perfume house practicing a philosophy of slow perfume. Their scents showcase classic ingredients in surprising new blends, resulting in groundbreaking new synaesthetic scent experiences.

Their fragrances are bottled in eco-responsible packaging, with an eye to reduce waste. They use 100% cardboard boxes without plastic, hand crafted and created from artistic FSC Italian paper, and wrap them in biodegradable cellophane which is produced from wood.

Their founder Thibaud Crivelli’s long experience with sourcing natural raw materials led him to support the Cœur de Forêt (Heart of the Forest) association, which supports the sustainable farming of patchouli in Indonesia. For every purchase of 3 bottles, Maison Crivelli finances the planting of one sustainable patchouli cutting.

GOLDFIELD & BANKS

Goldfield & Banks is the first luxury perfume house in Australia. It was founded to represent the majestic, varied landscapes the country is known for, as well as showcase the indispensable natural raw materials they produce, such as sandalwood, buddha wood, boronia, blue cypress, wattle (mimosa), and even oud.

Working closely with Australian farmers, they prize traceability and quality in their materials. Their fragrances and ingredients are cruelty free and child labor free. Their bottles feature wooden caps made of repurposed driftwood, and are packaged in FSC paper boxes with biodegradable cellophane.

NATURE-CONSCIOUS SCENTS TO TRY

Fresh: Tauer – Cologne du Maghreb (all-natural fragrance)

Green: Heeley – Vetiver Veritas (all-natural fragrance)

Citrus: Maison Crivelli – Citrus Batikanga (eco-conscious brand)

Classic Floral: Hiram Green – Moon Bloom (all-natural brand)

Modern Floral: Hermetica – Peonypop (eco-conscious brand)

Fresh Woody: Abel – Green Cedar (all-natural brand)

Rich Woody: Goldfield & Banks – Silky Woods (eco-conscious brand)

Musky: Abel – Cyan Nori (all-natural brand)

Sweet: Hiram Green – Slow Dive (all-natural brand)

Natural and Organic

Earth Month: 6 Sustainable Beauty Products We Love

January 21, 2025April 20, 2022 by Etiket

Did you know that April is considered Earth Month? Discover our favourites in sustainable beauty...

Did you know that April is considered Earth Month? It’s a month to emphasize sustainability and how we can make the world a better place.

For the occasion, we decided to highlight our top 6 favourite sustainable products. Over the past few years, we’ve definitely noticed a movement in the beauty industry towards sustainable packaging. Many of the brands we carry have created refillable packaging that allows you to reuse and recycle their products. Let’s discover them together!

Nourish & Define Brow Pencil | 6 Colours
**PLUME SCIENCE**
We’ve definitely noticed a movement in the beauty industry towards sustainable packaging. Many of the brands we carry have created packaging that allows you to reuse and recycle their products.

Water-Lock Moisturizer
**TATA HARPER**
This popular moisturizer from Tata Harper is also sold with a refill pod that you lock into your original packaging. Once you’re ready to dispose of it, you can toss it into your recycling bin. No waste!

The Serum
**AUGUSTINUS BADER**
Augustinus Bader has designed 100% aluminum Nomad refills for their serum and eye cream. The perfect excuse to keep their gorgeous blue packaging on your countertops.

Compostable Natural Deodorant
**LOVEFRESH**
These new deodorants from LOVEFRESH are not only sold in refills but are also compostable! Plus, the formula is all natural, which means you’re protecting yourself and the planet.

Shampoo and Conditioner Refills
**RAHUA**
For all their shampoo and conditioners, Rahua has designed refills so you can stock up on your favourite formulas and reuse the original packaging!

Shampoo Bar
**LOVEFRESH**
This Shampoo Bar from LOVEFRESH is 100% Natural, Organic, Biodegradable, Septic Safe, Water Way Safe, Vegan, Gluten Free, Plastic free! Great way to avoid waste!

Shop these products and more at etiket.ca or in our boutique located in Montreal!

Gift Giving

Mother’s Day: Scents Mom Will Love

April 11, 2025April 14, 2022 by Etiket

A fragrance she'll love...

Scents can lift the spirit, bring back memories, and carve out moments of reflection, connection, and joy. For this Mother’s Day, we’ve selected a variety of products both nostalgic and forward thinking, and for both the body and home. From upgrades of classic perfume styles to new flights of fragrant fancy, these are sure to delight, surprise, and show how much you care.

Ella
**ARQUISTE**
For the mom who’s fashionably old-school – a new twist on ultra-chic ladies perfume.

Vivid Gardenia Soap
**TAUER**
A dramatically fragrant self-care moment. Like a new bouquet of flowers for every bath or shower.

Fennel Soap
**MONSILLAGE**
Quirky, refreshing, garden-inspired soap from the beloved Montréal perfume house.

Lavander and Goat Milk Soap
**MONSILLAGE**
The perfect touch of luxury for any mom who likes things subtly scented.

Athalia
**PARFUMS DE MARLY**
A gorgeous, grown-up signature scent. A bit floral, a bit woody, totally sophisticated.

Chiavi Candle
**FORNASETTI**
A gorgeously designed ceramic candle with a warm herbal scent.

A Lilac a Day
**VILHELM PARFUMERIE**
A refreshing, modern recreation of a backyard floral favourite. Perfect on fabric too!

Aramara Diffuser
**CULTI MILANO**
An easy reed diffuser that feels like opening a window on an Italian orange grove.

The Favourite
**PENHALIGON’S**
A modern floral with a perfect name for gifting. A delicate perfume fit for a queen!

Blanc Poudre II
**HEELEY**
Clean, fresh, minimalist and timeless. A perfect daily scent for creative moms.

Tel Aviv
**GALLIVANT**
This breezy vacation in a bottle is a subtle, work-appropriate fragrance upgrade!

Eau Fraîche
**MONSILLAGE**
A joyful, transparent summer scent for any mom who hates heavy perfumes.

Lilac & Willow
**T.LEES**
A breath of fresh air for any room, or a soothing accompaniment to bath time.

Nurture
**ABEL**
This ultra-light, all-natural scent was designed for the sensitive noses of new moms.

Premier Figuier
**L’ARTISAN PARFUMEUR**
A green, poetic fig scent for the mom who loves to change things up.

Shop these gift ideas online at etiket.ca or stop by the store!

Makeup

A Spring Makeup Look Inspired By 2022 Makeup Trends

January 30, 2025March 29, 2022 by Etiket

Glossy. Feathery. Fresh Faced.

Spring is a time to shed our heavy coats, boots, creams and makeup products for lighter alternatives. Mattes become glossy and earth tones become rosy and colourful. Inspired by the warmer weather we’ve been experiencing lately, we decided to refresh our makeup routine. This quick and easy makeup routine will give you the perfect no-makeup makeup look we all strive to achieve!

YOUR CLEAN BEAUTY ROUTINE

ILIA's True Skin Serum Foundation — True Skin Serum Foundation
**ILIA**
*A weightless foundation that delivers skincare benefits.*

ILIA's Limitless Lash Mascara — Limitless Lash Mascara
**ILIA**
*An award-winning clean mascara that takes lashes to new lengths—naturally.*

ILIA's Multi-Stick — Multi-Stick
**ILIA**
*A blendable, buildable wash of clean color for cheeks and lips.*

ILIA's Essential Brow Natural Volumizing Brow Gel — In Frame Brow Gel
**ILIA**
*A clean brow gel that offers a soft tint without the shine.*

ILIA's Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm — Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm
**ILIA**
*Nutrient-rich lip care with color.*

ILIA's Blue Light Mist — Blue Light Mist
**ILIA**
*A 3-in-1 panacea that sets makeup while hydrating and protecting skin.*

STEP UP YOUR GLOW

ILIA's Daylite Highlighting Powder — Daylite Highlighting Powder
**ILIA**
*A luminous sheen you can build up to a dramatic glow.*

ILIA's Liquid Light Serum Highlighter — Liquid Light Serum Highlighter
**ILIA**
*3-in-1 serum formula for dreamy, candlelit radiance.*

ILIA's Illuminator — Multi-Stick in Stella by Starlight
**ILIA**
*No sparkle, no glitter – just pure, seamless dew.*

A BESTSELLING CLASSIC, REIMAGINED

The weightless foundation you love—now powered up with potent skincare actives. ILIA just launched their new and improved True Skin Serum Foundation.

Soft, weightless, medium coverage meets a double dose of skincare. With every wear, Niacinamide and Allantoin smooth and soothe to
visibly improve skin—even after you take your makeup off.

Shop our spring makeup look online at etiket.ca or in-store!

Fragrance

Our Top 10 Fragrances to Wear for Spring

March 24, 2025March 24, 2022 by Etiket

It smells like spring...

Scents have the magical ability to collect memories, framing moments in time like an invisible scrapbook which reopens the moment you take a sniff. For this reason, wearing a new fragrance can be the perfect way to turn the page on a new season, perspective, or outlook on where we’re headed.

Our top 10 scents this spring share an energizing, vibrant quality, perfect for clearing cobwebs and conjuring an optimistic outlook. Featuring a variety of raw materials in relatively lighter compositions, they’re perfect for the warm-but-not-yet-steamy days to come.

Verveine d’Eugène
**HEELEY**
*Botanical magic.*

Gilded
**LIBERTINE FRAGRANCE**
*Effervescent spices.*

Delina la Rosée
**PARFUMS DE MARLY**
*Heavenly aura.*

Cow
**ZOOLOGIST**
*Countryside comfort.*

Flashback
**OLFACTIVE STUDIO**
*Rhubarb reimagined.*

Vol 870 YUL-CDG
**MONSILLAGE**
*Technicolour journey.*

A Lilac a Day
**VILHELM PARFUMERIE**
*Spring’s first flower.*

Escentric 04
**ESCENTRIC MOLECULES**
*Laser light show.*

It smells like spring... — Nuit de Bakélite
**NAOMI GOODSIR**
*Fantasy garden.*

SPRING SCENTS SAMPLE PACK

Our favourite scents for spring share an energizing, vibrant quality, perfect for clearing cobwebs and conjuring an optimistic outlook. Sample the fragrances mentioned in this blog post by purchasing our Spring Refresh Sample Pack!

Fragrance

Naomi Goodsir: Discover Perfumes Like Vivid Dreams…

January 30, 2025March 14, 2022 by Etiket

The cult perfume house from Sydney-born, Grasse-based milliner Naomi Goodsir invites you on an unforgettable olfactory journey.

Known for her avant-garde silhouettes and flashes of punk-infused fantasy, the aesthetic world of Naomi Goodsir balances inspiration with French savoir-faire. Founded in 2012, her namesake collection of perfume extends her uncompromising vision and impeccable craftsmanship to the realm of fragrance. These are statement perfumes of the highest order, and must be experienced to be believed.

Unique, polished and achingly beautiful, the fragrances of Naomi Goodsir are not for smelling like everyone else. However, for those willing to take the plunge, they are sure to hypnotize and delight all who enter their trail.

EXPERTLY ECCENTRIC

Founder Naomi Goodsir is a true original. Born in Sydney, Australia, avant-garde milliner Naomi Goodsir has created pieces for the English National Opera and Kanye West’s eponymous label, and has been exhibited by museums around the world. With creative director Renaud Coutaudier, she crafts perfumes as detailed and unmistakeable as her accessories, in collaboration with perfumers such as Julien Rasquinet, Bertrand Duchaufour and Isabelle Doyen. Her collection is an idiosyncratic olfactory ecosystem, full of emotion and mysterious textures.

THE COLLECTION

BOIS D'ASCÈSE - NAOMI GOODSIR — Bois d’Ascèse
**NAOMI GOODSIR**

“Bois D’Ascèsce” smells like the most expensive country fireplace in the world, crackling in comfortable silence as a story begins to be told. Mysterious, slightly mystical, and quietly very confident, this is one of the most well-balanced, romantically polished woodsmoke fragrances we’ve smelled.

CORPUS EQUUS - NAOMIR GOODSIR — Corpus Equus
**NAOMI GOODSIR**

A vivid recreation of clean saddle leather saddle that blurs the line between racehorse and racecar. Dark, dry resins mingle with something akin to burnt rubber, infusing the scent with animalistic alertness. It’s intense but also polished, crisp, energizing, and even, in a strange way, refreshing.

CUIR VELOURS - NAOMI GOODSIR — Cuir Velours
**NAOMI GOODSIR**

A langorous take on leather, with fruity facets of immortelle sparkling in the long rays of afternoon sun. The brooding atmosphere is playfully subverted with a whiff of sweet tobacco and… lipstick? Like lounging in a luxurious pied-a-terre awaiting a hedonistic summer’s eve.

IRIS CENDRÉ - NAOMI GOODSIR — Iris Cendré
**NAOMI GOODSIR**

A portal to the earthy soul of iris root, with its green and buttery aspects in full display. It wears like an invisible texture, both fudgey and feathered, surreal and edgy, as if Alexander McQueen and Iris van Herpen traded notes. A poetic nature documentary filmed in visceral virtual reality.

NUIT DE BAKÉLITE - NAOMI GOODSIR — Nuit de Bakélite
**NAOMI GOODSIR**

An avant-garde scent both reckless and controlled, gritty and operatic, with milky, humid tuberose anchored by pungent green galbanum and earthy woods. Wild, alchemical, hallucinatory, full of movement and bracing nature, it feels like wearing a sculptural piece of scent couture. Astonishing.

OR DU SÉRAIL - NAOMI GOODSIR — Or du Sérail
**NAOMI GOODSIR**

Though tobacco-inspired, to us this fragrance smells as cheerfully intoxicating as a hot toddy. Tangential references to oak, maple, rum and coconut are decadently set ablaze, but even with all that warmth, “Or du Sérail” remains comforting and approachable, imploring others to get closer.

SAMPLE THE COLLECTION

Shop Naomi Goodsir’s Discovery Set: A perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of Naomi Goodsir.

This set features 2ml spray samples of all six fragrances in the collection. It also includes illustrated blotters to experience each olfactory artwork in its purest form.

Discover Naomi Goodsir at etiket.ca or in-store!

The Etiket Traveler

Winter Vacation Essentials

February 5, 2025March 4, 2022 by Etiket

Not sure what to pack for a winter getaway? Discover the skincare, makeup and haircare essentials I'm packing for my upcoming tropical vacation!

I’m jetting off. In an attempt to flee the cold Canadian winter we’ve been enduring, I’ve booked a trip with my friends to the tropical island of Turks and Caicos. I always pack light when I travel, especially when I’m going somewhere warm. A few bathing suits, shorts, a sundress or two, and of course, some beauty essentials. Keep reading to discover the products I can’t possibly leave without!

SKINCARE

Let me preface this blog post by saying that I will be checking a bag. When you’re like me and are unwilling to compromise on skincare and beauty products, you always check a bag. Trying to fit all of your essentials into that small plastic bag TSA gives you at the airport is a sport, and I want no part of it. For my cleanser, I’m bringing the Pro-Derm Gentle Cleanser. It’s been a staple in my skincare routine for over a year now and I just can’t get enough. I will also be adding my Phloretin CF Vitamin C Serum from SkinCeuticals. I use it everyday, but it’s especially important when you’re getting a lot of sun exposure. As you may or may not know, vitamin C compensates for sunscreen’s inherent shortcomings by neutralizing the free radical damage that sun exposure causes. They literally play a defensive role by diffusing the effects of the bad rays that make it through your sunscreen.

For sunscreen, I will be bringing my Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50 and the Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush-On Shield SPF 50 to re-apply my SPF throughout the day. In the event that I get a little too much sun, I like to bring a soothing moisturizer for my skin, just in case. The Radical Recovery After-Sun Lotion is definitely a must when venturing off on a beach getaway. Like a wheatgrass shot for your skin, this lotion delivers powerful antioxidants and nourishing, soothing ingredients that help skin bounce-back after a day in the sun. For my body, I use the new COOLA Mineral Sunscreen Spray. It’s lightweight, offers SPF30 protection and is water-resistant!

MAKEUP

I like to keep my makeup simple when I’m on vacation. The weather is hot and humid, so I’m usually either in the water or dabbing my face with blotting papers. For that reason, minimal makeup is key. I’ve decided to bring the RMS ‘Un’ Cover-Up to use as a concealer and to cover-up any imperfections. I’m also bringing ILIA’s Limitless Lash Mascara and the Colorescience Color Balm Collection. This kit comes with three balm shades: blush, berry, bronze. The great thing about these shades is that they can work as a blush, bronzer, eye shadow and lip tint. Plus, they offer SPF 50 protection. When I travel, I look for versatility in my products, and the Color Balm Collection offers just that!

HAIRCARE

I’m pretty simple when it comes to my hair. I will pack my favourite shampoo and conditionner duo: R&CO’s Gemstone Color Shampoo and Conditioner, as well as R&CO’s Rockaway Salt Spray. My hair is naturally curly, so I like to lean into the beach hair look when I’m at the beach. This spray adds volume and texture and just accentuates my natural beachy curls. I also pack Rahua’s Hydration Detangler, especially when I know I’m going to be spending my days in the ocean and at the pool! This product helps keep hair detangled, moisturizes hair, smooths frizz, prevents breakage and damage, and provides color-treated hair with photoprotection. Everything you need on a beach vacation.

Visit etiket.ca or stop by our boutique to shop my winter vacation essentials!

Skin Care

Your Guide to a Vacation-Worthy Sunless Tan

January 22, 2025February 22, 2022 by Etiket

Whether you're a self-tanning expert, or new to the game, we've created a guide that will allow you to pull off a streak-free sunless tan!

Mid-February is usually the time of year where we’re all in need of a pick-me-up. Whether you’re planning a quick winter getaway, or staying home this season, a glowy, bronzed sunless tan may just be what the doctor ordered. You don’t need to expose your skin to the damaging effects of the sun to get an envious tan. COOLA has formulated a number of products designed to offer you an effortless tan without all the negatives. We’ve created a self-tanning guide that will allow you to pull off the perfect post-vacation glow we all strive to achieve!

STEP 1: Exfoliate!

Exfoliation is key for an even application. You can use a loofa, scrub or our Sunless Tan 2-In-1 Applicator/Exfoliator Mitt, which gently buffs away dead skin and other impurities with organic Sisal. Reveal smooth-as-silk skin that’s ready to get glowing!

Be careful! Some body scrubs may contain oils in them. If that’s the case, make sure you remove any trace of oil from your skin before you apply your self-tanner. Applying a self-tanning product on skin that is oily can make your tan look patchy.

STEP 2: Don’t be shy, apply!

If you want show-stopping results, apply a generous amount of your self-tanner to your entire body and/or face. For a streak-less application, use the soft side of the applicator mitt to apply the product.

STEP 3: Wash your hands!

If you choose to apply your self-tanner with your hands, make sure you wash them immediately after application. That way the inside of your hands won’t be orange and you’ll be able to fool people into thinking you just got back from a Caribbean vacation.

STEP 4: Let it dry!

We recommend letting your tan fully dry for at least 10-15 minutes to ensure no streaks or transferring to your sheets or clothes!

STEP 5: Moisturize! Moisturize! Moisturize!

Extend your bronzed glow by moisturizing your body daily. Reach for a COOLA’s Radical Recovery After-Sun Lotion, or any other body moisturizer you like!

All Calm Multi Correction Serum from Colorescience

Skin Care

New Launch from Colorescience: All Calm Multi Correction Serum

January 30, 2025February 17, 2022 by Etiket

Colorescience just launched a new serum specifically designed for sensitive, redness-prone skin. Introducing the All Calm Multi Correction Serum, a calming force in your skincare routine.

The new All Calm^® Multi-Correction Serum features proprietary, clinically proven BioSolace® ingredient complex to help calm vulnerable and sensitive skin and, with continued use, helps address the appearance of redness-prone skin. The addition of Crystalide™ helps to support epidermal integrity while Phytomoist and Glycerin provide intense hydration. The result is smoother, deeply hydrated, more luminous skin.

This serum is effective on its own, but the brand recommends its use with two of their other star products: All Calm Redness Corrector SPF 50 and the Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush-On Shield SPF 50. Why use these them together? These three products work collectively to address the key factors impacting sensitive skin; such as redness, dehydration and physical signs of itching and burning. The All Calm® Sensitive Skin Regimen was clinically studied to be used as a stand-alone regimen or can be incorporated into an existing skincare routine.

In a 12-week clinical study conducted to assess the efficacy, tolerability and global improvement of the All Calm^® Clinical Redness Regimen, 100% of subjects agreed they saw overall improvement in their appearance, with skin that looked and felt healthier with less noticeable facial redness and skin inflammation. Furthermore, 93% of subjects found their skin texture to be smoother, softer and less rough, while 73% agreed that the serum alone calmed their skin upon application.

Our staff has fallen in love with the All Calm Clinical Redness Corrector as it blurs imperfections and hides any facial redness. We have no doubt that this new addition to the All Calm collection will be just as effective and well received!

SENSITIVE SKIN ROUTINE

If you struggle with sensitive skin and want to incorporate the All Calm Sensitive Skin Regimen into a more complete routine, we have a few recommendations for you. To start off your routine, we recommend you opt for a gentle cleanser. One that will clean your skin without over-stripping it. Pai Skincare is renowned for its sensitive skin friendly products. Their Middlemist Seven Cream Cleanser is no exception. Specifically designed for reactive-prone skin, Pai’s gentle cleanser lifts away dirt and makeup with ease, while protecting the skin’s delicate oil and pH balance. SkinCeuticals also carries a gentle cleanser that is tough on makeup and sunscreen, but gentle on skin. When it comes to moisturizers, we recommend Pai’s The Anthemis Chamomile & Rosehip Moisturizer, as it deeply hydrates the skin and is formulated to quickly calm flare-ups of visible redness and irritation. For more product recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].

Visit etiket.ca or stop by our boutique to shop this new launch!

Makeup

Staff Favourites for 2021

March 19, 2025January 7, 2022 by Etiket

To get a feel for the products that shined this past year, we asked a few of our staff members to pick their favourites of 2021 and to explain why they loved them so much. Let's discover our staff favourites of the past year!

As one does when entering a new year, we’re looking back on 2021 and the products that made it so special. To get a feel for the products that shined this past year, we asked a few of our staff members to pick their favourites of 2021 and to explain why they loved them so much. Some of their picks are established cult-favourites, others may surprise you… Let’s discover our staff favourites of the past year!

DAPHNE – SkinMedica Daily Physical Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF +34

I received a tester of this product earlier this year and didn’t expect to like it since I was already obsessed with EltaMD’s UV Clear SPF46. To my surprise, I fell in love with this one from SkinMedica. At first glance, it’s nothing special. Its texture and color makes it feel like any other sunscreen. However, when I melt it into my skin, it hydrates and leaves my skin looking airbrushed. For that reason, it makes for the perfect makeup primer. I even use it at night before I apply my makeup to go out! My pores look smaller, my skin isn’t as oily. I don’t know how, but it just makes my skin look better and that’s all that matters!

JORDANNA – The entire ILIA brand

The whole line! For the first time in my life I have fallen in love with a makeup brand. It does so much more than enhancing your beauty, the ingredients do wonders to treat you skin, lashes and brows.

MARIE-FRANCE – Huna Organic Nourishing Lip Shine

I have this lip balm on me at ALL times. What I love about it is that it hydrates my lips without me feeling like I need to re-apply it every 10 minutes. It also is formulated with nothing but natural ingredients which is a major plus for me, and it’s Canadian-made! Practical and inexpensive, everything you could want from a product!

PAULE – Pai Skincare’s Heavy Mettle Hand Cream

Wow!!! I have eczema, so this hand cream was a game-changer for me. It really helped me get through this past winter and is almost entirely organic! Here’s a quick tip on how to use it: apply a thick layer on your hands at night, right before bed, and cover them up with cotton gloves. The next morning your hands will be silky smooth!

KARINE – ZIIP

From the first day we launched ZIIP in the Etiket spaces, I was fascinated by this tiny device that receives praises from celebrity, beauty editors and men and women from all over the world. I had tested the product in the past, but it was only this year that I decided to go for it and purchase a device for myself. To be honest, after the first few times I used it, I didn’t really notice the ‘instant lift’ effect that everyone talked about. Only after using it consistently for a few weeks did I notice a difference, particularly around the eye area. Recently ZIIP added treatment plans to the app that allow you to follow a specific routine for a certain amount of time and the results are amazing! Do I recommend this product to everyone? Absolutely not. Only to those that are ready to commit. I compare the ZIIP device to going to the gym. You’re not going to see results if you only use it once in a while. You need be to consistent. If you do commit, you will see results!

SIMON – Tata Harper’s Hydrating Floral Mask

I love this mask as my skin gets dry and dehydrated in the cold and winter and after this it is always better. I use it as an overnight mask and when I wake up in the morning my skin is always smoother, hydrated and less red. It’s my go to Sunday self-care mask.

STEVE – Kat Burki’s Vitamin C Nourishing Cleansing Balm

This cleansing balm is definitely a holy grail product for me, especially in the winter months! It removes everything from my face at night, all while leaving my skin feeling hydrated and soft. It’s cleaning and nourishing my skin all at once. Because it contains vitamin C, it’s also brightening my complexion. There’s really nothing this cleansing balm can’t do!

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