Cosmetics tested and approved<

In the kingdom of cosmetic products, it is easy to get lost, with the stunning number of novelties that land on tablets.Our team presents its discoveries and suggestions for tested products ... and approved!

Pretty face

Originally from Kazakhstan and having lived part of his youth in Montreal, Anastasia Bezrukova, now established in San Francisco, worked in the beauty industry (Ipsy, Well.CA) and is a certified Marie Kondo consultant.This title led him to realize how much his customers were overwhelmed with unnecessary beauty products.From there was born his desire to create a range of minimalist makeup, named Minori, recently launched.His philosophy: create essentials for everyone (and all skin shades), with vegan and security formulations.Only three products, all manufactured in the United States and whose pretty illustrations on the packaging has been made by a Montreal artist, are currently offered: a eyeshadow and an illuminator, both presented in the form of creamand available in two shades, and a non -sticky lip shiny, which comes in four colors.For all those who, with the pandemic, have lost the habit of applying makeup, and who especially do not have the taste of an overly flashy effect, these products are companions of choice.We particularly like creamy eyeshadows, with delicate and nuanced shades, to be applied in small touches to the cheekbones, and even the eyelids and lips - its texture with the ideal consistency, is easy to apply and gives a subtle velvety effect.

Price: $ 40 for the eyeshadow, offered online on the company's website and on that of The Detox Market

Iris Gagnon-Paradis, the press

Apply, light up, hydrate

Does your gaze need a small shark for the holidays (or the return to work)?We have what you need with the new Eye Illuminator Bright Fix, of the always very relevant company Fenty Beauty by Rihanna.Neither completely cache nor completely cream for the eye area, this illuminator has more than one trick in his bag.Thanks to its slightly tinted formula (offered in 16 shades, for all skin tones), it camouflages dark circles and blurs the imperfections, but without this heavy, too covering side, which is sometimes found in products of the genre.The very fluid formula recalls a serum and gives a natural, very subtle effect, which beautifully illuminates the eye area.In addition, its formula is resistant to perspiration and humidity, does not flow or agglomerate in small fine lines around the eye, while revitalizing this area thanks to jojoba oil and sodium hyaluronate, a derivative of hyaluronic acid with the repulporating and hydrating action.Your Savior for your next release or Zoom meeting!

Price: $ 33, offered online and at Sephora

Iris Gagnon-Paradis, the press

For sensitive skin among us

Does your skin need love?Do you feel the features drawn by the sun (for the lucky on vacation) or by fatigue (for all the others)?Above all, do you have sensitive skin?Pravi, a Quebec company of organic and vegan beauty products, launched a new range earlier this summer, called "Aura", based on ice wine extracts, red maple bark of Quebec and seedrapeseed, precisely aimed at hydration.Composed of a cleaning oil, a burnt, a serum and a lightening cream (an oily and liquid strand, although indeed very nourishing), the products have particularly seduced the eczematous skin of the family family.Cleansing oil had an immediate soothing effect on the redness of the face of our large daughter, with a very sensitive skin, which has happily adopted it in its beauty routine.An ideal range for difficult skin.

Price: from $ 35, according to the products.Online sale and in certain specialized stores.

Silvia Galipeau, the press

Ginseng energy in male care

Three refreshing news intended for men on the side of Clarins.We first speak here of two new non -greasy products for the face, designed with organic red ginseng and bison grass extract, question of tone the skin.The energizing gel comes to hydrate and stimulate the epidermis;After having tested it for several weeks, we appreciated the dynamism that he produced and noticed an enhanced complexion, of extra to cross a summer where we zigzag between episodes of heat and smog.The application is easy and quick, penetrating the skin well.Eye contour gel is designed from the same ingredients, and the effect of freshness is immediately felt.It will have to be applied over several days before taking advantage of it on the formation of dark circles or pockets.We also liked the ball system to facilitate the application.And the third refreshing news?This is no more wink: the appointment this year of Quebec football player Laurent Duvernay-Tardif as brand ambassador to Canada, an athlete who does not lack energy.

Sylvain Sarrazin, the press