Hydrating and protecting your skin this season is 100 per cent possible and necessary… By Adriana Ermter ‘Sun care, do care’ is skincare’s most important motto, 365 days a year. And, yup, that means wearing a layer of SPF protection during winter’s cold and frosty months. “People think because it’s cold outside that we don’t need to protect our skin from the sun,” explains Dr. Lisa Kellett, a dermatologist and the founder of DLK Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Clinic in Toronto. “But you can tan and burn when you’re outside in the winter. The sun’s UV rays, especially UVA rays, can penetrate cl ..read more

Here’s what you were reading this year… Another year has come and gone, and with it were a bunch of super gay articles that we seriously loved putting together for you. Thank you for reading! Because we’re all about convenience, we’ve put your ten fave IN Magazine articles in one place, so you can take a look back on what you were reading throughout 2022 with ease… You’re welcome! Here are the ten most read articles that were published on inmagazine.ca this year: 10. The Alexander Wood Statue In Toronto’s Gay Village Has Been Destroyed April 5, 2022 The two-and-a-half-metre-tall bronze statue ..read more

Take a peek into the Toronto ballroom scene… STORY, CREATIVE DIRECTION AND STYLING: Aram Eginliyan PHOTOGRAPHER: Colin Gaudet MODEL, HAIR AND MAKE UP: Supreme Imperium In a time when drag has become part of our mainstream day-to-day lives and queer references and culture is seen in everything from ad campaigns to television, it comes as no surprise that the once underground scene that was ballroom and vogueing is also on its ascent to popularity. Shows like Pose and Legendary have given the world a peek into the world of a community that didn’t always feel accepted in the m ..read more

Ready for a new winter season of serious lewks? PHOTOGRAPHER: IVAN OTIS WARDROBE STYLIST: Fredsonn Silva Aguda HAIR STYLISTS: Brian Phillips, Andrew Wu for woldSALON using WORLD Hair and SKIN and NogginOil MAKEUP ARTIST: Taisha Ramirez MODELS: Adia, Austen, Jude, Tyrone (all represented by LeDrew Models) The post FASHION SPREAD: Fab Four (November/December 2022) appeared first on IN Magazine ..read more

The latest perfumes don’t just smell good: they can make you feel good, too, in body, mind and soul…  By Adriana Ermter It’s safe to say that the recent global pandemic catapulted the word “wellness” into everyone’s vocabulary, transforming it from a simple noun into the must-say catchphrase. Bandied alongside popular expressions like “self-care,” “be mindful” and “me time,” wellness is now used as both a noun and a verb. It equates self-protection when said, for example, in conjunction with mask wearing and vaccine-jabbing actions, as equally as it is associated with drinks nig ..read more

Don’t just fall into skin care – plan for it with a well-thought-out seasonal routine… By Adriana Ermter Let’s talk about transitioning…your skin care. You’ve been in SPF-heavy mode for summer but now it’s time to get into a fresh fall regimen. And no, this isn’t a gimmick like Hallmark cards and Valentine’s Day. You truly need to do this if you want the skin on your face and your body to adjust nicely, easily even, into the fluctuating hot/cool/humid/damp/oh-my-god-why-is-it-suddenly-cold-outside temperatures and seasonal allergens that September and October typically bring. Heck, if you live ..read more

Fall brings with it opportunities to layer together for double the impact… Fall brings with it opportunities to layer together for double the impact PHOTOGRAPHER: Ivan Otis WARDROBE STYLIST/HAIR/MAKEUP: Brian Phillips for worldSALON using WORLD Hair and Skin and NogginOIl MODELS: Yuvi Bhide and Sam Blair (both from Le Drew Models) All clothing and accessories available at WORLDMARKET, visit www.worldsalonca The post FASHION SPREAD: Twin Style (September/October 2022) appeared first on IN Magazine ..read more

Here are five of the most supportive beauty brands and their 2022 Pride products… Don’t leave your Pride looks up to chance. After all, it’s one of the best times of the year to go all out with your style. Plus, we’ve done your homework for to, rounding up five of our favourite and most supportive beauty brands and their products… Dew Of The Gods x Trans Lifeline Pride Pack: Frozé The Royal Face Wash and Iced Rosé Body Scrub What it is: A package containing a face wash and a body scrub. How it works: The Frozé The Royal Face Wash’s vegan formula is loaded with blueberry extract and coconut en ..read more

The new collection celebrates and honours activists—past, present and future—fighting for queer liberation and equal rights… Levi’s is back to celebrate Pride with the brand’s ninth annual collection of denim and rainbow-inspired gear. This year the collection celebrates and honours activists—past, present and future—fighting for queer liberation and equal rights. The 2022 collection includes a variety of graphic tees, tanks and denim shorts as well as standout pieces like a faded and distressed Liberation Trucker jacket which features “Let Us Love” embroidered on the back, a 1970s-inspired fu ..read more

Category is: MADE | NOUS eleganza… La crème de la crème of Canada’s Drag Race Season 3 – Gisèle Lullaby, Kimmy Couture, Jada Shada Hudson and Miss Fiercalicious – are taking on one final design challenge, in partnership with MADE | NOUS, in anticipation of the can’t-miss finale on September 8. MADE | NOUS challenged the queens to show their love for film and TV that’s made in Canada, by transforming 100 per cent locally sourced MADE | NOUS T-shirts into fierce runway looks.    The MADE | NOUS campaign, which was featured on the September 1 epic mini challenge, promotes ..read more