Urban Decay is a cruelty-free American cosmetics company that was introduced in 1996 in California. Their goal was to disrupt the pink, red, and beige tones that dominated the beauty industry in the 90s. I have a special place in my heart for this brand as I searched everywhere for the perfect lipstick to wear on my wedding day and I finally found it at an Urban Decay store. It was on sale of course. 😉 This brand is mainly carried at Sephora and Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada but they do have a Canadian website which is the best place to fulfill all your Urban Decay needs. Check out the…

Smashbox is a cruelty-free cosmetics company that was founded in a photo studio in Los Angeles in 1996. Known for their primers, foundations, and lipsticks, they pride themselves on making high quality, comfortable products that look beautiful both in front and behind the camera. Smashbox used to be carried mainly at Sephora and Shoppers Drug Mart but they have come through with a Canadian website that offers great promotions, gifts-with-purchase, and competitive shipping. Way to go Smashbox! Check out the Smashbox Canada sale schedule below to find out the best time to shop their products. Best Place To Buy smashbox.ca Smashbox Canada Sale Schedule Valentine’s Day Sale – February (25%)Family Day…

Drunk Elephant is an American brand created around an ingredient-elimination philosophy for a total skin reset. The skincare line was formed around eliminating six ingredients (called the Suspicious 6™) that are believed to be at the root of skin issues. The brand claims that using Drunk Elephant products exclusively is the best way to get maximum results and to return your skin to its healthiest state. I have to admit that I am not a big user of this brand (with the exception of one product) which is probably a good thing as they have a site that doesn’t ship to Canada. According to their website “Sephora is our exclusive…

MAC Cosmetics really needs no introduction. I am sure that most Millennials can recall their first MAC Cosmetics purchase. It was like a rite of passage in graduating from drugstore makeup to department store makeup. MAC was founded in Toronto in 1984 and is arguably one of the biggest beauty brands in the industry. Their products can be found at many retailers in Canada and they even have their own stores. They have a Canadian website and it has evolved to become my favourite places to buy their products. The deals only get more generous every year! Check out the MAC Cosmetics Canada sale schedule below to find out the best…

Clinique was founded in 1968 under the Estée Lauder brand and was introduced as the world’s first allergy tested and 100% fragrance free line in the beauty industry. Today, all of their products are free from parabens, phthalates, and fragrance. This brand is carried at many places in Canada including The Bay, Sephora, Shoppers Drug Mart, clinique.ca, etc. This brand is without question one of the most generous when it comes to sitewide sales. They have a 30% off sale almost monthly on their Canadian website. Check out the Clinique Canada sale schedule below to find out the best time to shop their products. Best Place To Buy clinique.ca (without question)…

Tarte is a cosmetics company that was founded in 1999 in New York City and claims to offer “eco-chic, cruelty-free cosmetics & hypoallergenic, vegan skincare.” Although I don’t use their products regularly, I am a fan of Tarte. I think they have quality products at competitive prices and they are constantly launching new items. Now here is what I really love. Tarte has a Canadian website and they run some of the most competitive sales that I have ever seen. The cost of the products on the Tarte website already include duties and they have the same prices at Sephora so buying them from Tarte is your best bet given the…

Pat McGrath Labs is a makeup line created by British Makeup Artist, Pat McGrath. She has been called the most influential make-up artist in the world by various magazines and commentators. In 2019, she was even included in Time’s 100 most influential people list. The brand is valued at over $1 billion and has become world-renowned for its iconic and beautiful eyeshadow palettes. I am happy to report that the brand is Canadian-friendly and shopping their site is easy. The website is a dot com site that caters to both the U.S. and Canada. When you go to the site from Canada, it converts the prices to Canadian dollars. The…

Bobbi Brown is a global beauty empire based on the American Makeup Artist, Bobbi Brown. This brand is carried at many places in Canada including The Bay, Sephora, bobbibrowncosmetics.ca, etc. Without question, there is absolutely no better place to buy this brand than on the brand’s Canadian site. Not only are the promotions very generous, but every sale comes with a gift-with-purchase (GWP) and they almost always include full size products. While the Sephora sale offers a discount of 10-20% off, the Bobbi Brown Canadian website runs frequent sitewide sales up to 30% off. Below is the Bobbi Brown Canada sale schedule and everything you need to know to plan…

Clarins is a French luxury skincare brand that started in 1954. By 1980, Clarins was the top-selling luxury skincare brand in France and by 1990 it was the top selling brand in Europe. Today it is sold to 150 countries around the world with a very loyal fanbase. I certainly am one of those fans and there are Clarins products that I cannot live without. You can find Clarins at Sephora, Shoppers Drug Mart, The Bay, and more but Clarins has a great Canadian website that offers competitive promotions. Check out the Clarins Canada Sale schedule below to find out the best time to shop their products. Best Place To…