They truly know how to make you feel like a queen. Personalised and attentive service…read more Kiehl's is big on samples and letting you try things before you buy. They have drawers full of samples behind their counter and they can give you a skin assessment by asking just a few questions to find out which products are best suited for you. No pressure to buy, but they do like to talk a lot and make you try their stuff so you can be in it for longer than expected if you weren't sure what you wanted in the first place. If you sign up for their mailing list/newsletter, once or twice a year they have a promotion to pick up a free tube of their best selling Kiehl's # 1 lip balm. Another great thing is their recycling initiative they take part in for Earth Day in April if you brought in any empty plastic container (like body wash bottle, face cream jar, or whatever) you got a free travel kit with 3 sample size products. They don't skimp out on the freebies, and their products really are great. I like that most of their stuff is unscented and good for sensitive skin.

Now's the time to get your shopping on - they have some awesome gift boxes at discounted prices (if…read moreyou were to add up the cost of each individual product, it would be way more expensive) and bonus - for every tub of the Crème de Corps sold, 100% of the proceeds go to Leucan. How can you lose? For my general review, see below!

Popped into Lush for the first time in years…read more It was super quiet when I went, so I actually got to take my time looking around. Ended up grabbing a few soaps everything smelled incredible. I got cherry on top Forgot how much I love this place. Will probably be back soon.

Lush is one of those shops that will always be amazing no matter which continent, country, state,…read moreor city you visit. It's just a universally great store with wonderful employees. The employees spoke great English here and were super helpful with finding scents that were almost equal to those that have been discontinued. I purchased more than I'd like to admit and received two free samples of the newest body wash...which smell amazing! You can't go wrong with going to Lush. Plus, they're animal cruelty-free!

A recent addition to this busy intersection- a Japanese makeup & skincare store. It has a bath &…read morebodyworks feel. Products ranging from skincare, makeup to coloured lens! This was a rather fascinating find. Considering I pay the same price range for sephora products I thought I would give this a try-I have tried : 1) Kiss me liquid eyeliner (~20$) I loved for its fine felt tip 2)lululun deep hydrating face mask A popular Japanese product (7 refills for 10$)- this is great for daily or occasional use 3)coloured contacts (~15$ each eye, prescription based one year disposables-base curve8.6, diameter 14.2 mm). As a medical professional, make sure you get the correct measurements for contacts so you don't scratch your eye! But these were fun to try out- I got them in honey and gray. 4) Liese hair dye (19$ - non bleach based products offered,with foam application) I loved this hair product as it wasn't hard to use - and had easy to follow instructions

I love this shop! I happen to be entirely obsessed with Asian skincare products and cosmetics. This…read morelittle gem has a variety of primarily Korean and Japanese items that cover a number of needs and wants - make-up, masks, lotions, lashes...you name it. I've used probably over a dozen of their sheet face masks, a peel-off charcoal mask, lotions, and I'm a big fan of the collagen candies. Every item has been high quality, and the only downside would be that I find some of the prices to be a tad on the expensive side. However, packed into the rather small space is a place where you can most definitely discover something new that you'll just have to try.

After I found out that Sephora stocks Korres products I headed over to the new store in Fairview,…read morePointe Claire. Apparently Sephora Quebec doesn't stock Korres but Ontario stores do, due to packaging regulations (i.e language, as Korres products are in Greek and English) Completely ridiculous and another reason consumers will always find a way to buy elsewhere if they don't get access to what they want. So I can shop online at SkinStore.com and only pay 5$ shipping from the USA for an entire order. Apart from that, Sephora did have a great selection of brands, not all girly, if you know what you are looking for. Staff were very helpful and love to to direct you to the $150 creams (sorry couldn't resist). I would recommend researching the brands first though, many may just be in there because they have compliant packaging rather than really being the best brands you can buy. Many were missing in the store from the Sephora website. The prices seemed inline with elsewhere i.e. Dr. Hauschka prices were the same as Olgivy's, but again, I would compare as some products may have a premium attached to the price simply because you can't readily get access to that brand elsewhere in Montreal. Another thing that sucks is that on the Sephora website orders in the US over 50$ are free, however Canadian orders it's over $150 to get free shipping, Again, check out skinstore.com

Ok now before you go thinking to yourself, "hey Andy, you wear make up?"…read more No I do not...at least in public...I came here with my wife...she loves Sephora in Time Square, so when she saw this, she nearly had a seizure on the cold Montreal sidewalk. We went in and did the usual Sephora split...she goes to see things for her face, and I go and check out the colognes. She left with her usual items of mystery...things that I do not know how or where she uses them...but she was happy. I did not get anything, but I have to say , the place was immaculate, the staff was friendly and the prices were lower than NYC.

With over 2300 stores in 29 countries, it's about time Montreal had it's own Korean boutique! The…read moreFace Shop is slowly replacing many Fruits & Passion stores across the country since they bought them out. It's a small shop with all kinds of cute, affordable beauty regimens in appealing packaging. Although it's called The Face Shop, they do have a limited selection of products for the rest of your body such as shampoo, body wash, lotions, hand creams, nail polish etc - they even have men's stuff. I'm very happy that they sell facial foam cleansers, unlike regular face washes, these produce a thick lather that traps away dirt and oil and leave you feeling squeeky clean. They were developed for hot humid Asian climates and I always had a hard time finding them in this part of the world until now. I've been using their "Herb Day Cleasing Foam" in Acerola (cherry) scent for over a week now, I love the fragrance and texture although it'll probably be a little too drying if you don't wear moisturizer in winter months. At 5$ for a big 170ml tube, this is a steal! For such a small store, I felt like they were overstaffed the day I went - I was approached 4 times in the span of 5 minutes, it can be a little overbearing when you just want to browse on your own. Note- they are working on their North American website that will allow online orders, it's supposed to launch this month.

Another Korean cosmetics shop,this one like the Korean version of Yves Rocher,only with this…read morechain,the focus is strictly on the face. BB creams,sheet masks,lotions,potions,creams,anything you'd like to slap on your visage to prep or prime before you slap on your warpaint; or remove it. The staff are all very friendly and eager to serve,the place had a big grand opening last week and was a veritable madhouse. Didn't purchase anything at the time,but will check it out further when the dust settles. Since I had a very good impression when I visited,found the prices to be very reasonable,the staff very personable,I'll give it a 5.

I have food intolerances that have prevented me from wearing makeup without reactions in the past…read more So I am beyond grateful to have found Bellaphoria that has produced the only makeup I can safely wear. I love their concealer... even though they have a very limited shade range I am lucky enough to match their lighter shade. The coverage is really nice and I love the creamy formula. I absolutely adore their lipsticks!

I LOVE THEM!!!! For someone who has skin sensitivities as well as Celiac Disease, this makeup gives…read moreme piece of mind and I've had no reactions to. I've been using these products for months now. I won't switch! I just wished they had mascara. I'm very grateful that they are Canadian and that I'm supporting home grown companies. I highly recommend!

Very small store but packed with asian beauty products - I've shopped here twice and mostly am…read moreinterested in sunscreen and cleansers/moisturizers for face. This store had the best selection of asian sunscreens which aren't normally available anywhere else in bug box stores. If you are used to ordering these types of products online, the shipping charges or wait times can be an inconvenience. I found the pricing very fair compared to what I normally pay. Sunscreens range start around the $15 range for popular brands like Biore or Skin Acqua, Suncut.. Tons of interesting finds if you know what you are looking for, otherwise if you cannot speak or read the language, most of these items will be very strange to figure out. Must visit if you love asian skincare, a great alternative to ordering online.

Great place to find skin care items from overseas. The girl working was super helpful and guided…read moreme towards some great daily sunscreens. HUGE selection of face masks and at the time was buy 10 get 5 free. I also saw some girls buying colored contacts, so that is available here. My daughter and I bought some Korean lip gloss and it is amazing it stays all day. If in Chinatown this is a fun stop.

Popped into this Sephora location for the first time and had a really good experience…read more The staff were super helpful, especially considering it was the end of the Sephora sale and pretty busy. One of the girls actually reminded me I still had an extra 10% off, which was a nice surprise. I picked up two perfume sample sets from a brand I've been wanting to try, so I was really happy with that. Also loved their new checkout system they can actually ring you up while you're waiting in line if you're paying by card. One of the associates pulled me aside and checked me out on her phone, which made everything way faster. Overall, really smooth experience. Would definitely go back.

Allez-y les yeux fermés ! Stephane est très professionnel et…read moretrès agréable. Il possède et maitrise beaucoup de techniques de massage. C'est une chance de l'avoir à Montréal.