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Toronto Caribbean Carnival may be over, but the party doesn’t have to be. Keep the good vibes flowing with these delicious, bartender-approved cocktails you can shake up at home. Toronto Caribbean Carnival season may have officially come to a close—it ran from July 29 to August 3 this year—but we wish the energy and good vibes it brought to the city could keep going. Toronto was filled with incredible music, amazing fits and some seriously stellar parties.

This month? We try out Prada Paradigme Eau de Parfum. Innovation has always been woven into Prada’s DNA. Since Mario Prada founded the Italian luxury house in Milan in 1913, the brand has earned a reputation for redefining modern style through impeccable craftsmanship, forward-thinking design and understated sophistication. That same philosophy extends to its fragrance collection.

They’re the lipids that help hold your skin together, yet most of us rarely think about them. Here’s why dermatologists consider ceramides one of the most important ingredients for a healthy, resilient complexion. Did you know that ceramides are the glue that hold your skin together? Literally. They’re the waxy lipids (a.k.a: fats) that make up about 50 per cent of your skin’s outer layer and help play defense against stuff like pollution, harsh weather and dirt and grime.

We’ve reached the midpoint of summer, which means there’s not much time left to enjoy the great outdoors. If you haven’t taken advantage of the warm weather to entertain in your backyard or on your rooftop patio, what have you been waiting for? It’s really easy: fire up the barbecue, invite a few friends over and make a batch of sangria. Sangria is a summer staple in our world for two reasons. First, it’s easy to batch for a crowd.

When an eye serum says smooth and depuff right on the package, like Dieux skincare’s Auracle Eye Serum, you pick it up. You buy it. And then, you use it like it’s your job. Because the skin around your eyes has one of the toughest assignments in your grooming routine. It’s thinner, more delicate and often the first place to reveal late nights, dehydration, stress and everything else life throws your way. Lightweight with its gel-based formula, Auracle is designed to revive tired-looking under eyes.

Aperitivo in Italy is so much more than Happy Hour. Aperitivo is a traditional Italian pre-dinner ritual where friends and family gather in the early evening to enjoy light drinks, small snacks, and a lot of conversation. Derived from the Latin word aperire (meaning “to open”), the goal is to stimulate the palate and stomach before the main evening meal, and soften the effects of alcohol.

From scalp mists and lip balms to mineral formulas and sweat-resistant lotions, these 10 standout sunscreens prove there’s an SPF solution for every skin type, routine and summer adventure. By Adriana Ermter Sunscreen has officially entered its “don’t leave home without it” era—and for good reason. But despite decades of advice from dermatologists, there’s still a lot of confusion about what sunscreen actually does, whether the ingredients are safe and how much protection we really need.

Sensitive skin? Check. Over the city’s smog and pollution? Check, check. Done with summer skin breakouts courtesy of sweating out too many FIFA World Cup games on a patio drinking pints? Check, check, check. Well, you can get your skin fix with an air purifier, like the Coway Airmega 250. Because your skincare routine doesn’t start and stop at what you put on your face. What surrounds you, like the air you breathe and live in matters, too.

Long before Rabanne became synonymous with futuristic fashion, its founder was already challenging the rules of design. Paco Rabanne, the French fashion house launched in 1966 by Spanish-born designer Francisco “Paco” Rabaneda Cuervo, was built on disruption.

From tequila creations to globally inspired sips, these Toronto restaurants and bars are serving limited-time cocktails to celebrate the FIFA World Cup. Football fever has officially arrived in Toronto. As one of two Canadian host cities, alongside Vancouver, the city has quickly transformed from a baseball town into a full-blown soccer mecca. Everywhere you turn, there’s an activation, pop-up or celebration dedicated to the beautiful game.