The ultimate PRIDE skincare survival guide
Summer is an exciting time for Blend PR as PRIDE happens all across Canada over the months of June, July, and August. Blend PR’s founder Chris Binet is a proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and he wanted to share his top beauty picks to keep your skin looking fabulous with his PRIDE skincare survival guide.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert wouldn’t step outside in the sun without these essentials
Double Dose Organic Vitamin C Serum $118 CAD | 30 ml by FirstBase Skincare is a multitasking organic serum that is a one-of-a-kind anti-aging, antioxidant-rich, hydrating serum that smoothes fine lines + wrinkles, boosts collagen, and protects + repairs the skin.
Hydrate your skin before heading out with boscia’s Cactus Water Moisturizer $50 CAD | 1.61 oz. This ultra-lightweight moisturizer gives thirsty skin a sip of hydration courtesy of The Queen of Night Cactus, leaving skin soft and supple. This weightless formula makes it perfect for priming and perfecting the skin prior to your festival makeup application.
Whether you’re going to be in the sun all day or prepping your hair for some styling, Voir’s Moisturizing Heat & UV Protecting Mist $30 CAD | 150 ml– is an essential step to introduce into your pre-pride preperation. This multifunctional leave-on hair mist protects hair cuticles from temperatures up to 220°C/428°F and UV damage while imparting lightweight moisture and protection against dryness.
Now that we’ve prepared from the neck up, let’s get our body’s looking just as good with boscia’s Peptide Youth Restore Firming Body Serum $49 CAD | 8.4 oz. This serum is enriched with a Peptide, Calendula and Chamomile blend to firm, soothe and brighten - with the same breathable texture as a face serum.
YMCA your way to freshness
Refresh your body in between all the busy events with boscia’s Prebiotic + Probiotic Freshening All-Over Body Deodorant $35 CAD | 2 oz This multipurpose body deodorant neutralizes odour, restores skin balance, combats wetness and soothes for clean, long-lasting protection. Tackle sweat with an energizing lemon scent for a clean feel while you dance the day away!
After being in the summer heat give your hair the perk up it deserves with amika’s Perk Up Dry Shampoo $34 CAD | 5.1 oz. This will be your secret weapon to maintaining your style. Enriched with natural rice starch, which immediately works to absorb excess oils, the residue-free spray was formulated without aluminum or telltale, chalky talc and delivers instant results.
Don’t Leave me this way. Relax and Repair Post Pride
After a long day or night of celebrating, soothe and repair your skin with Bella Aura’s Rapid Repair Clarifying Elixir $59 CAD | 15 ml This multi-tasking elixir rapidly diminishes the appearance of acne-prone skin, inflamed-ageing, redness and allergic reactions. Infused with restorative antioxidants, micro silver, Norwegian spruce and balloon vine, it deeply clarifies, soothes, hydrates and keeps skin free from harmful bacteria that cause inflammation and reduces a major stress factor affecting. You can even use it under your moisturizer day or night to keep your skin clear all pride!
After a long night of celebrating soothe and repair your under eyes with Bella Aura’s Instant Lifting Eye Contour $75 CAD | 15 ml This supercharged microemulsion, expertly designed to reduce the appearance of puffiness, dark circles and other signs of aging. Your eyes will appear instantly brighter, healthier and more awake leaving nothing but hydration and suppleness behind
Last but not least relax on the couch with boscia’s Vegan Collagen Microcrystal Eye Mask $37 CAD | 1 Pair Inspired by microneedle eye patches designed by scientists to deliver the solutions in an effective but painless form, these self-dissolving microcrystal eye patches deliver key skincare ingredients directly to the targeted area without pain or irritation.
Celebrate PRIDE with our ultimate skincare survival guide!
LOVE is LOVE - Happy Pride Chris Binet, Founder and CEO, Blend PR
