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The Fall 2018 Makeup Trends Taking Over Victoria

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It would be easy to tell you about a single trend hitting the city streets this fall, but we can’t. Makeup has always been a way for an individual to show their inner personality and colour on the outside. This fall, we’ll see the full spectrum come alive. Beauty salons in Victoria BC will be overrun with requests for anything from a natural to sci-fi inspired makeup look this fall.
 
Eyes
Time to bring your focus back to the eyes. Neutral lips are placing focus on bright eye colours. The 60’s are being channelled in creative ways. The floating liner look is back with a modern twist allowing for individual creativity. Although we have seen a lot of glitter on the runway, this trend will not translate to the streets of Victoria. Thanks to the microplastics movement, Victoria is a sustainability first kind of city. What we can expect is a range of natural, more business-ready, fresh faces and punk rock-inspired evening looks with vibrant splashes of colour.
 
Lashes are back. For a time, the focus was on liner and colour and, in many ways, this is still true. If you’re opting for a more natural and nude makeup look, long fluttery lashes are in. Layering on the eco-friendly mascara is the way to go this fall.
 
Lips
Lips are looking naked. The vibrant matte lipstick trend appears to be taking a break and instead shimmery nudes are back in the front seat. If you are craving colour, ombre lips are the look this fall. If you want to go dramatic and place the focus on your lips with some vibrant colours, a blended ombre is the way to go.
 
Skin
Hallelujah. The trend this fall is to move as far from layers of foundation and cover-up as possible. Cream over concealer. Let your beautiful skin shine through. The trend this fall is to layer up on moisturizer and SPF-protection in place of foundation and concealer. Healthy skin is happy skin and all the focus is placed on health and proper skin care first. This is a trend we love seeing. After the smokey air that your skin had to deal with this summer, a season of care is exactly what’s needed.
 
Hair
Often we ignore hair when we think about makeup. Not this fall. This fall, hair salons in Victoria, BC will be giving a wispier, layered look to frame your natural beauty. Your hair is a big part of your makeup this fall. Showcase your natural waves and opt for a bit of a natural, air-dried look instead of pin straight hair or heat-styled curls.
 
What we love the most about the makeup trends this fall is the focus on natural beauty. Makeup is a great way to have fun with colour but on a day to day basis, it’s refreshing to know that we will be seeing more of a ”woke up like this” aesthetic. Beauty Salons in Victoria, BC will be focusing more on selling sustainable and eco-friendly beauty products this fall to help your skin really glow. Come in today to shop Elate cosmetics and try some trending fall looks with a mini makeup application.

Five Reasons To Go Green

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Going green is no longer a fad or trend, it’s a lifestyle that’s here to stay. At designHouse, we’re 100% committed to the green way and urge others to jump on the environmentally-friendly train, which means being conscious of the products you buy and the choices you make in your everyday life. So before you pick up your favourite cosmetics or cleaning supplies, check out our top five reasons for making the switch.

It Tastes Good

When it comes to veggies, opt for organic, local and seasonal rather than produce that’s clearly not in season anymore. Organic tends to taste better and fresher, uses less energy, and supports local farmers. It’s an easy way to help the environment while boosting the local economy.

Less Chemical Exposure

Want to breathe cleaner air? Go all-natural. Eco-friendly products use fewer chemicals and are generally less toxic than traditional products, ensuring you won’t be spraying chemicals into the air every time you clean your kitchen.

And here’s another way to limit daily chemical exposure. “The average woman absorbs more than 4 pounds of cosmetics during her lifetime” so by changing up your beauty routine, you reduce the chemicals you put on your skin, improving your overall health.

Reduce Waste

Creating anything requires a lot of energy and everything from your coffee beans to your car impacts the environment. The same goes for water. By making a green switch, you reduce packaging waste and energy and water consumption. “It can take 2,700 liters to produce the cotton needed to make a single t-shirt” and “about 37 gallons of water to grow the coffee beans and process them to make one cup of coffee“, so think about that the next time you’re buying a coffee.

Cut Down On Clothes Shopping

If you weren’t already aware, “the apparel and textile industry is the second-most damaging industry on the planet“. Every time you buy from fast-fashion retailers, you’re contributing to an industry that pollutes more than any other except oil. We know buying from local designers or green brands can be more expensive but think of it as an investment. Buying quality pieces will not only last longer but you’re likely to take better care of it. And every time you put it on, you’ll feel good about your purchase.

An alternative to buying new is to search for vintage and second-hand stores. Vintage never goes out of style and with more consignment stores popping up, you’re sure to find unique, quality pieces. And as you add to your closet, consider donating old clothes to second-hand stores or charities. Non-profit organizations like Dress For Success or Wear 2 Start Society in Victoria, BC take your donated clothes and give them to women in need. If you’ve got unique pieces in great shape, look for a consignment store near you and make a bit of extra cash.

You’ll Feel Better About Yourself

Speaking of feeling good, doing any good for the environment is a sure-fire way to improve your mood. By making greener choices, you know you’re making a small impact on the world and people around you. Why wouldn’t that make you happy?!

So how does our salon make a green impact? All the products we use, sell and promote are sustainable, as is our approach to hair and beauty. Even our building, The Hudson, uses sustainable approaches like geothermal heating and a full recycling program. Looking for eco hair and beauty products to get you started? Check out our online shop, Well Fed Beauty, or come in and talk to us, we’ll point you in the right direction.

Cruelty Free versus Vegan Makeup

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Makeup marketed as “vegan,” and “cruelty free,” has been popping up across the country from a variety of well-known makeup brands. What few people know is that just because a product is vegan doesn’t always mean it is also cruelty free and vice versa. “It’s important, however, to note that cruelty free items aren’t truly animal friendly. They often contain ingredients that require the death of an animal to produce – a process that’s hardly cruelty free, (source).” First let’s breakdown these two definitions:

Vegan: A true vegan product “does not contain any animal ingredients or animal derived ingredients. This includes, but is not limited to, honey, beeswax, lanolin, collagen, albumen, carmine, cholesterol, gelatin, and many others, (source).” This term is largely unregulated resulting in the definition being simply a way to show a product doesn’t contain animal ingredients. Items that are tested on animals can still claim to be “vegan”.

Cruelty Free: For a product to be labeled cruelty free there has to be truly no animal testing from start to finish. “It’s common for companies to not test the final product on animals, but to test it along the way or to use ingredients that have been tested on animals by a third-party. “Required by law” animal testing is also common, (source).” This means that the final product is tested on animals by a third-party to comply with various regional laws around the world. A good example of this is in China where by law products must be tested in order to be sold. “It might be shocking to learn that animal testing is required by law in China for all foreign cosmetics companies. This means that all the big American and European cosmetics brands that are currently sold in China, must undergo animal testing, (source).”

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Now that we’ve defined what you’re looking for we want to provide an easy way to find the best cruelty free and also vegan products. In an unregulated industry such as cosmetics looking for some easy clues will help wean out a lot of big brands. The leaping bunny logo is a great place to start. “Joining the Leaping Bunny Program is free for companies (the only cost associated with the program comes with the optional licensing of the Leaping Bunny Logo), but is also optional, (source).” The actual brands are responsible for reaching out to Leaping Bunny to start the process to gain their certification. “Internationally, over 600 companies are proud to be Leaping Bunny Certified. Many display the Leaping Bunny logo on their products, allowing shoppers to identify and choose products that are not animal tested, (source).” Another great way that is not quite as simple is to actually contact the brands you’re interested in wearing or ask through questions about where you’re buying them. Our in house line Elate is entirely vegan and cruelty free along with being made here in Victoria. Smaller non-toxic beauty brands are usually able to give you the straight answer on what standards they abide by and be transparent on what products they produce. If you have more questions about Elate or want to try some of their beautiful line, stop by designHouse at 4-1701 Douglas Street.

 

 

Elate – New Spring Launch

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Elate is our premier local natural makeup line of our holistic beauty movement and we are really excited about the New Spring Launch of products.

There are 20 New Products/Shades released for spring !!

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