Lancôme’s Most Volumizing Mascara Ever Is Here + More Beauty News

Meet Lancôme’s most volumizing mascara

“Growing up, my family really embraced natural beauty,” says Joy Sunday over the phone from New York City. “They didn’t place a lot of emphasis on physical beauty, so I was a late-bloomer when it came to makeup.”

The 27-year-old actress, who is known for her roles in Dear White People and Wednesday, says that it took her a while to realize that her peers at school were even wearing makeup. “I thought everybody just looked like that when they woke up in the morning,” she laughs. “I never had that experience of playing with my mom’s makeup like a lot of kids do. Instead, I really got to be a kid.”

Fast forward to today and things are looking quite different for Sunday. Earlier this year, she was announced as the newest global ambassador for Lancôme, something she says she’s particularly proud of because of her past. “I have a really healthy relationship with makeup and beauty, because I was able to discover and define it for myself, before I was able to discover how beauty can be defined by others.”

Sunday’s latest work with Lancôme is fronting the campaign for the newly launched Hypnôse Drama mascara, the brand’s most volumizing mascara ever, featuring deep onyx pigments that give you the darkest, most smouldering finish you could possibly want. “The more I apply, the more volume I get; [it’s] never too much,” says Sunday. More is more, indeed!

“This partnership really validated for me that aside from whatever drew Lancôme to me physically, there was something about my spirit that they appreciated, which is how I arrived at my idea of beauty in the first place.” —Souzan Michael Galway

Paula’s Choice enters the world of SPF skincare

After winning over the hearts of beauty enthusiasts with viral skincare launches like the Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, Paula’s Choice’s Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid has landed in Canada.

Formulated with broad-spectrum SPF 50 as well as pomegranate extract and chamomile tea, this liquid moisturizer-meets-sunscreen hydrates skin and reduces redness, all while protecting the skin from premature aging that manifests as fine lines and discolouration. From oily to dry, every skin type will love the feel of this weightless sunblock as the final step in their morning routine.

Grown Alchemist drops a hydrating shampoo and conditioner duo

This week, Grown Alchemist is shaking things up in the haircare space with the arrival of the Hydra-Restore Shampoo and Hydra-Restore Conditioner duo. Lightly scented with rose pepper and sage, both sulphate- and silicone-free formulas gently cleanse and condition respectively to hydrate and revive limp-looking strands.

Powered by biomimetic and bio-based ingredients, this dynamic duo works to maintain your locks and scalp skin for healthier, happier hair overall. Is it hair washing day yet? Because we can hardly wait to indulge in these moisturizing goodies.

Omy Lab launches a refreshing face mask

After a day in the heat, a night in with Omy Lab’s new Hydro-Gel Hydrating Mask sounds like a dream. Upon application, skin feels refreshed, soothed and rehydrated for up to 24 hours. It’s all thanks to the naturally blue copper peptides and hyaluronic acid in the formula.

Whether you use this moisturizer as a five-minute pick-me-up, an after-sun treat or an overnight mask, your skin will thank you. And, if you really want to boost that cooling sensation, refrigerate the tube for one hour ahead of use.