Additionally, customizable haircare brand Prose is making its AI-powered skincare debut.

The Body Shop opens flagship store at Yorkdale Mall in Toronto

Exciting news from another cruelty-free advocate: B Corp-certified beauty brand The Body Shop has just unveiled its latest flagship store at Yorkdale Mall in Toronto. One of six Changemaker workshops in Canada, the new location is focused on celebrating local communities. “Our goal was to create a physical space that people really want to be a part of,” said Hilary Lloyd, vice president of brand and corporate social responsibility at The Body Shop North America in a press release. “Whether it’s discovering our amazing products and testing them through our sink experiences, or engaging in Changemaking through our Act station, a space dedicated to signing petitions and advocating, the workshop retail experience is different and people are noticing that.” In the new location, The Body Shop has collaborated with artist Laura Moore, who displays handmade repurposed textile art. The new location also serves up great nostalgia with limited-edition retro t-shirts on sale, with proceeds supporting the brand’s Changemakers Youth Fund.

Cosmetic testing will no longer exist in Canada

Good news for Canadians: after years of tireless advocacy by animal rights groups across the country, Bill C47 is finally coming into force. On June 23, the Canadian government passed an amendment to the Food and Drugs Act that will ban animal testing of cosmetics in the country, starting in December. Cruelty-free cosmetics brands have been advocating against animal testing for years. For example, Lush Cosmetics has been working with organizations such as Humane Society International and Animal Alliance of Canada since 2013 to help achieve this major milestone.

“The passage of this bill is historic because Canada joins a growing group of countries that have moved to ban cruel and outdated animal testing,” said Lush Global Ethics Director Hilary Jones. FASHION. “This ensures that the public can shop with peace of mind knowing that what they pick up on the shelves has not been tested on animals. Legislation prohibits the testing of ingredients and finished products on animals as well as the sale of cosmetics tested on animals in Canada. This means that Canada’s ban also influences companies based abroad, because if they want to sell their products in Canada, they must also ensure that no animal testing was involved.

The brand’s long-term efforts have included campaigning in Lush stores, participating in parliamentary committee hearings and rallying the support of more than 150,000 people who have sent messages to the Canadian government. A major victory for Lush and Canadians around the world, as 87% of citizens support a national ban on animal testing for cosmetics.

Fresh Beauty is launching a limited edition collaboration with The summer when I became pretty

Season 2 of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” is just weeks away from premiering on Amazon Prime, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. To mark the occasion, Fresh Beauty has released the ultimate collaboration: an exclusive, limited-edition set featuring three new shades of its best-selling Fresh Sugar Hydrating Lip Treatment, housed in an adorable cosmetic pouch decorated with one of the most iconic quotes from the show. , “The future is unclear, but it’s still mine.” New colors include Sugar Lily Luster, a pretty mauve shimmer, Sugar Radiant Rose in a vibrant fuchsia tone, and Sugar Dewy Daisy for a barely there blush shade. The lip set is officially on sale at Sephora for $65, just in time for the new season’s July 14 release. Hang it while you can.

Prose extends to skincare

Brooklyn-based hair care brand Prose is breaking into the world of skin care. The brand claims it’s “the only skincare line that offers truly personalized, science-backed, AI-powered formulas that adapt with you over time.” Hyper-personalized products, millions of possible formula combinations, And super stylish packaging? Sign us up. This is where it gets even more interesting: after completing an online consultation, the brand uses data from more than 80 factors such as skin type, diet, stress, pollution and climate to create a tailored 3-step system for each user, including cleanser, serum and moisturizer. You can also customize the texture and scent, or even opt for a fragrance-free version for high-level personalization.

Kim Kardashian Announces KKW Return (Sort of)

After a two-year break, Kim Kardashian is about to relaunch her makeup and fragrance lines. Formerly known as KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance, the social media star is intent on disrupting the beauty industry once again, under the umbrella of her minimalist skincare line SKKN. Kardashian confirmed the news via Twitter during a Q&A with fans, revealing the products are set to release this year. Kardashian teased that the makeover will consist of anything that enhances skin or can be applied to skin, “And I promise it will be worth the wait,” she tweeted. This also includes perfume. Kardashion mentioned that she has some exciting new fragrances in the works under SKKN, with brand new names, formulations and a new website.