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Some fragrances arrive quietly; Carolina Herrera’s Bad Boy arrived like a lightning strike in 2019, and its collection has since grown into one of the house’s most recognizable fragrance stories. Built around the now-iconic, lightning-bolt bottle and the idea that modern masculinity can hold contradictions of strength and sensitivity, confidence and emotion, darkness and light, the eau is not just good enough to spritz, it is a bottle worth collecting.

As male loneliness becomes the focus of an increasingly urgent conversation, men across Canada are finding surprisingly simple ways to reconnect: getting together, doing things and remembering that friendship requires showing up. As male loneliness becomes the focus of an increasingly urgent conversation, men across Canada are finding surprisingly simple ways to reconnect: getting together, doing things and remembering that friendship requires showing up.

Acne isn’t just a teenage problem. Sigh. And it’s hardly a niche skin concern: according to the Canadian Dermatology Association, it affects about 90 per cent of adolescents and can also show up on the body in 50 per cent of cases. As for men who sweat through workouts, spend hours in athletic gear or simply have oily, blemish-prone skin, you too need a smart cleansing routine. So make it an effective one with products like Ducray’s Keracnyl Foaming Gel.

Sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes putting a damper on fall? We look at the natural products that may help support your seasonal allergy routine. Long before modern medicine filled our cabinets, people turned to plants, herbs and other natural products to support their health and wellbeing, especially during allergy season. Well, that connection with nature is real and may just be the solution to your itchy and red eyes, sneezing and stuffed up head.

From terrifying horror classics to emotional dramas and coming-of-age favourites, these Stephen King adaptations prove the best stories only get better with time—and another watch. By Courtney Hardwick To say Stephen King is prolific would be an understatement. Since Carrie was published in 1974, he has been a consistent presence in the horror scene publishing 66 more novels and novellas, 12 short story collections, and seven nonfiction books.

Fall may mean cooler temperatures, but your skin doesn’t get a seasonal vacation from UV exposure. In fact, swapping summer’s lightweight routine for a moisturizer that hydrates, firms and protects is one of the smartest moves you can make as the air gets drier and your skin starts feeling the effects. Dermalogica’s Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 is the 3-in-1 daily moisturizer you need.

From shampooing too often to ignoring key areas of your scalp, a professional hairstylist breaks down seven common wash-day mistakes—and the simple fixes that can lead to cleaner, healthier-looking hair. Hair washing isn’t exactly the most exciting part of a grooming routine, but it may be one of the most important.

Le Labo has made a name for itself by treating its fragrances, like SHIU 25 EDP, like a personal expression. Founded in New York City’s Nolita neighbourhood in 2006 by Fabrice Penot and Eddie Roschi, Le Labo set out to challenge the conventions of traditional perfumery with its hands-on, artisanal approach and a philosophy that has centred on craftsmanship, individuality and the idea that fine fragrance should speak to its spritzer rather than be prescribed by gender.

Think bar soap is old school? Think again. According to a recent Market Reports World survey, more than 88 per cent of Canadian households use bar soap every day, with traditional bars accounting for nearly 43 per cent of all soap sales nationwide. Even more impressive, bar soap remains the country’s top-selling soap category by volume, proving this classic cleanser isn’t going anywhere.

We believe Canadian skincare brands, like Graydon Skincare have a knack for creating hardworking products that fit effortlessly into real life. Founded in Toronto by former chef and yoga instructor Graydon Moffat, the eponymous brand approaches skincare the same way it approaches nutrition: feed the skin with nutrient-rich, plant-powered ingredients that support a healthy complexion.