BEAUTYINK® Rebuilds Confidence In my previous career, I spent almost two decades creating movie magic with special effects makeup forthe Film & TV industry, not knowing my unique skill set would eventually help so many. After mygrandfather passed away in…
How to not die of a broken heart
We get (rightly) angry at wage disparity. We support other women through the Me Too and other movements. But why do we not seem to notice that simple ignorance is causing women to die unnecessarily of heart attacks? Maybe it’s…
Winter Blues – How to get through it with a Tropical Glow
If you are like me and living in a cold long winter, having a bit of a glow always makes me feel better. But no matter where we live, don’t we all love a bit of bronzed tropical glow? In saying…
Important Things to Keep in Mind Before Getting Semi-Permament Makeup Done
Are you looking to wake up with your liner, brows and lips perfectly done everyday? Thanks to permanent makeup your wish can become a reality. Achieving the perfect brows, eyeliner or lips can be tricky, especially when you are pressed…
Pursuit 365 Day 72: Heather Nightingale
Heather Nightingale is an internationally acclaimed professional makeup artist & educator with over 20 years in the beauty industry. She’s a freelance makeup artist & owner of Heather Nightingale Artistry with clients Boulevard Vancouver Magazine, Erin Cebula, Aylelum Good House…
Pursuit 365 Day 57: Lily Ahonen
Lily Ahonen is a nurse and foster parent in the specialized foster care program, caring for medically fragile children. She also holds a diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology. She loves to travel and has been to over 40 countries. Lily…
Pursuit 365 Day 23: Justin Saint
Justin Saint is a Filipino-Chinese nonbinary voiceover actor, singer, writer, and makeup artist. They have won multiple awards for their activism work, most notably for founding the Vancouver Gaymers, the largest queer gaming club in Western Canada, and for their…
Holiday Beauty Gift Guide
Well … Christmas came early for me this year! One of my top favourite beauty gifts, arrived on my doorstep and I instantly felt truly spoiled. If you are looking to spoil that special someone and they love beauty products… this…
Female Owned and Operated, Meet Lori Leib, Creative Director and Co-Founder of Bodyography
Since Lori can remember, beauty has been a cornerstone of her life. Lori was born into a large entrepreneurial family; this involved a lot of moving around at a young age. Her father David (and co-owner of Bodyography) had worked…
How to Conceal Melasma -Part 2
First and foremost treating your skin with a melasma condition is key! Skincare is always the first and most important step in this process (refer to part one to learn how to treat melasma). As a makeup artist and esthetican,…
Pursuit 365 Day 269: Maria Velve
Maria Velve is a makeup artist, green beauty expert, and mom of two with a service-based and product-based business. She focuses on helping women transition to green, non-toxic beauty products while supporting clean, Canadian, female-owned brands. Maria is passionate about…
Fall Nail Trends
If you are anything like me, my nails have taken a bit of a beating over the last year. I haven’t been to the spa in WAY too long! With the constant washing of hands and using hand sanitizer, (…
