Canadian Living June 2022 - Vol.47 No.05

There are a number of things that make us giddy about June, but one of the biggest is—you guessed it!—food fresh from the barbecue. This is a pleasure that can only be enhanced by the opportunity to eat said delicious grilled food outside or, if you want to be all fancy-like, dine al fresco. Sure, you can use the grill anytime of year if you’re the intrepid sort, but it’s really not the same, is it? There’s a big difference between shivering over the coals in your parka and gloves and breezily cooking burgers in a Hawaiian shirt and flip-flops, tongs in one hand and beer in the other. And let’s just talk about the food itself for a hot minute: The tart flavour of homegrown rhubarb, the tenderness of a…

1 Skin-care celebration June is Pride month and we’re celebrating with Canadian-born and LGBTQ+-owned skin-care brand Dew of the Gods. TikTok star Ryan Dubs got his start developing the online branding for Kylie Jenner’s cosmetics line before establishing his own skincare company in 2020. The luxe formulations have something to offer to all skin types, and the brand itself celebrates inclusion with a focus on representation in advertising. “As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I felt a responsibility to build a label on the foundation of inclusivity. Pride is everywhere in my products; in our colours, our packaging, and the way we speak to our customers,” says Ryan. Our new fave is the Fijifuji Collagen Vitamin Mask, which boasts vegan collagen, vitamin C, lychee extract and hyaluronic acid for a…

GARLIC-LEMON BEEF & VEGGIE KABOBS MAKES 4 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 25 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 12 HOURS 40 MINUTES ¼ cup olive oil2 cloves garlic, finely chopped2 tsp finely grated lemon zest2 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)½ tsp celery seeds¼ tsp hot pepper flakes (optional)500 g top sirloin, flank or tenderloin steak, cut in 1-inch cubessalt and pepper12 baby potatoes, scrubbed (about 250 g)6 cremini mushrooms, halved1 sweet red pepper, cut in 1-inch squares4 green onions, cut in 1-inch pieceslime wedges In small bowl, combine oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, thyme, rosemary, celery seeds, and hot pepper flakes, if using. In shallow dish, combine beef and half of the marinade; season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for…

look of the month BRUSHED-UP BROWS Eyebrow trends come and go—remember the pencil thin look from the 2000s? We’re still trying to forget it!—but this one’s easy to get on board with. Brushed-up brows give the appearance of a fuller, more luscious brow, and all you need to achieve the look is a brow brush and gel to get the shape you want and hold it in place. PHOTOGRAPHY, ANDRÉANNE GAUTHIER/C. STYLING, CAMILLE INTERNOSCIA. MODEL, MARIKA (DULCEDO). HAIR & MAKEUP, MARTINE L’HEUREUX. TORONTO DÔME HOOP EARRINGS IN GOLD VERMEIL/WHITE SAPPHIRE, $170, MEJURI.COM…

BODY MOVIN’ With the arrival of warmer weather, our gams finally get to see the light of day! And it’s a no brainer that a product from Rihanna’s Fenty Skin line will provide the same glowing legs that the star boasts. Fenty Skin has a treatment that’ll take the skin on your legs from lacklustre to luscious with a single use. It’s a two-in-one treatment that combines chemical exfoliation (thanks to a mixture of acids) and physical exfoliation (using its reusable applicator) to eliminate dead cells, help fade the look of dark spots and reduce the appearance of large pores. PEACE OFFERING This convenient treatment stick combines two effective anti-aging ingredients: retinol and bakuchiol. It also boasts actives like astaxanthin, believed to be 6,000 times stronger than vitamin C! Apply this treatment all…

In recent years, numerous tools have appeared on the market that aim to enhance our face-, body- and haircare routines. From manual tools to electronic devices that use light therapy, microcurrents, or steam or cold, there is a plethora of products offering up benefits tailored to your goals and preferences. Whether you’re looking to lift, firm or boost your skin’s radiance, reduce pimples or style your hair more easily, turn to these beauty aids that are both convenient and innovative. FIRMING TECHNOLOGIES Over time, natural collagen production slows down and the skin begins to lose its firmness. Some state-of-the-art tools use LED lights or microcurrents to help boost collagen production, minimize wrinkles, boost micro-circulation, repair tissue or clear up acne. These kinds of devices can be quite pricey, but many offer promising…