Beauty Emporiums
From natural specialists to big-name retailers, here are the top shops
for a glowing complexion by Karen StevenS
Zuse
Zuse helps men navigate the rapidly
growing market of grooming and
skin care products through a
simplified shopping experience,
and with the help of knowledgeable
staff at its Little Italy storefront.
Zuse’s curated selection includes
just 14 brands, such as Triumph
& Disaster, Byrd Hair Products,
Alder New York and Juniper
Ridge. 703 College St. W.,
shopzuse.com
Sephora
This beloved European beauty
company carries a vast selection
of fragrances, makeup, and
skin, hair and body products,
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including its own eponymous
collection. Pick up lipstick
from Bite Beauty, sun protection
from Shiseido or men’s skincare
items from Anthony. 77 Bloor St. W.;
other locations, sephora.com
Province Apothecary
Province Apothecary sources
ingredients for its small-batch
products from within Canada
(hence the name), like organic
seaweed from Nova Scotia, maple
syrup from Quebec and glacial clay
from British Columbia. Visit the
boutique and skincare clinic, where
customers can book services such
as facial rejuvenation acupuncture,
organic facials and custom skin
consultations. Clinic: 1554 Dundas
St. W.; Shop: 1518 Dundas St. W.,
provinceapothecary.ca
science—offers Deciem’s most
sophisticated treatment options for
overall skin health. 881 Queen St. W.;
other locations, deciem.com
Deciem
The hype around this Toronto-
based brand started with its famous
Hand Chemistry products. Since
then, the company has grown to
encompass more than 10 lines,
each with a specific area of skin care.
The Ordinary offers straightforward
products for specific uses, while
NOID—which stands for
noninvasive options in dermal
Jacob & Sebastian
Pamper yourself with luxurious
bath and body products from this
lofty shop on chic Queen West.
Along with fragrances, hair products
and skin care for both men and
women, there’s an attractive
selection of home items, like towels,
tea and candles. 622 Queen St. W.,
jacobandsebastian.com
CloCkwiSe from toP left: Malin + Goetz recovery treatment oil, $108 (Jacob & Sebastian); Deciem
sanskrit saponins, $28, and hydra-density mist, $18; Province Apothecary radiant body oil, $28;
Anthony glycolic cleanser, $32 (Sephora); Zuse botanical resurfacing mask, $55
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