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FOLIO.YVR

Celebrating West Coast Luxury Lifestyle | Elevated Consciousness

Category / FoF ☆ Beauty & Self-Care

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Ice Plunging: The Wellness Trend You Need to Try

If you have not heard about ice plunging yet, you are about to. This trend is seriously taking over the wellness scene, and for good reason. Once an underground practice, cold water immersion has now made its way to the mainstream, appearing on 2025 health trend lists and gaining serious attention from wellness lovers, athletes,...

Game-Changing Canadian Skincare Brands: Redefine Your Routine

As someone always on the lookout for products that actually work, I am thrilled to share three game-changing Canadian skincare brands that are redefining beauty routines. If your skincare shelf needs a little love, these picks will help you start fresh this season. Trust me, your skin will thank you. Three Ships Beauty – Dew...

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Glow Naturally: ELEMIS’ Sustainable Skincare Journey and Winter Must-Have

Winter is here, and what better way to pamper your skin (or someone you love) than with a luxurious “spa in a jar” moment? Enter the UK’s ELEMIS’ Brighter Days Ahead Cleansing Trio: Cleansing Balm Starter Set, an exclusive treasure available in BC at Sephora. This trio is your new skincare obsession, delivering a multi-sensory...

leah corrin, eol medi spa, helen siwak, the contour concierge, vancouver, bc, clean beauty, vegan

Where Science Meets Beauty: Inside Essence of L Medi Spa

Welcome, beauties! Today, we are diving into the glowing world of Essence of L Medi Spa—a haven for transformative skincare and holistic wellness, founded by none other than award-winning medical aesthetician Leah Corrin. With her own battle against cystic acne as inspiration, Leah has made it her mission to empower others through radiant, healthy skin....

OLAPLEX HOLIDAY SET, HELEN SIWAK, FOLIOYVR, THE CONTOUR CONCIERGE, VANCOUVER, BC, CLEAN BEAUTY

Holiday Hair Goals with OLAPLEX®: ‘Strong Days Ahead’ & ‘In Good Repair’ Kits

The holiday season is officially here, and while we love all the festive glamour, our hair often feels the brunt of winter’s dryness, endless styling, and environmental stress. That is why I am so excited about OLAPLEX®’s Holiday Collection—two expertly curated kits that will give your hair the love it deserves: Strong Days Ahead and...

cheekbone beauty, indigenous-owned beauty company, folioyvr, luxury lifestyle, the contour concierge, jade massie, vancouver, bc, yvr

Empowering Beauty: Cheekbone Beauty – Indigenous-Owned, Sustainable & Inclusive

In the world of beauty, few brands stand out the way B Corp Certified Cheekbone Beauty does. This Canadian, Indigenous-owned brand not only celebrates beauty but does so in a way that honours its Indigenous roots, champions sustainability, and places diversity and inclusion at the forefront of everything they do. If you are looking for...

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The Contour Concierge: From Massage to Microneedling – Top Reco’s

In today’s fast-paced world, taking time for self-care is essential for maintaining overall well-being. Whether it is indulging in a rejuvenating massage or treating yourself to a revitalizing skincare treatment, prioritizing self-care allows for moments of relaxation and reflection. Embracing self-care not only nurtures the body and mind but also provides a much-needed break from...

The Contour Concierge: Oxygen Botanicals – Made in Canada Compassionate Skincare

More than two decades ago, a team of biomolecular engineering researchers in Canada pioneered a skincare revolution. Oxygen Botanicals, the first-ever line infused with a trapped and stabilized, chemical-free derivative of pure oxygen, was born. This unique approach to skincare, coupled with a steadfast commitment to innovation and quality, has made Oxygen Botanicals a trusted name in...

brittany michalchuk, jade massie, michael graziano, unleash and awaken, vancouver, bc, yvr

The Contour Concierge: Unleash & Awaken Intensive Takes Us Deeper! [PHOTOS]

Brittany Michalchuk and YVR Entrepreneurs Club have once again presented an incredibly powerful transformational breakthrough event for Vancouverites looking to reach their maximum growth through a carefully crafted blueprint of workshops and immersive experiences. Co-hosted by Brittany and Michael Graziano, a founder (Mindful Agency) and IG personality also known as ‘Sunshine’, the event invited guests...

loa skin, tyler yang, spencer angeltvedt, clean beauty, vegan, plantbased, helen siwak, ecoluxury, portfolioyvr, vancouver, BC

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Tyler Yang & Spencer Angeltvedt of Loa Skin

LOA SKIN was created with a clear mission: to empower humans from all walks of life to overcome their skin adversity. Founders Tyler Yang and Spencer Angeltvedt struggled with inflammatory skin conditions (acne, eczema and exfoliative cheilitis) and could not find effective solutions without side effects. After years of frustration and experimentation, they created LOA...