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.

This is the warehouse where the company holds its big clearance sales twice a year. Good,but not…read morefabulous deals on make-up,treatment creams and perfumes. Most of the make-up is last seaon or discontinued,as well as left over Chrismas gift boxes. Prices,as stated,are good (50% off),but other warehouse sales have far better deals.... ($30 lipsticks for $3.00), now THAT'S a deal!

Went to this warehouse, when they had the huge clearance, I was expecting to go in and have more of…read morea deal on items than what was presented, so in that department, as much as I like Lise Watier, I was a bit disappointed and wouldn't of minded getting a little bit more of a bargain. However, that being said, the CC cream with SPF 25, is absolutely phenomenal, I bought it regular price which is $50, which sounds pricey, but trust me it's worth it, they don't have a huge variety of shades, which is inconvenient for other skin tones. So Lise, lets get going on that! Other than that, this clearance happens twice a year, but it would be much nicer if we got more of a deal!

I guess I don't get what the allure is. Everything was crazy expensive. 7.99 for just one small…read morebeauty sponge. 3.99 for single face masks. 7.99 for a lip balm stick, I can go on and on. I want to support local shops rather than buying online but it's hard when it's so expensive.

This C&C Korean Cosmetics store is inside the Swatow Plaza in Montreal's Chinatown. It's fairly…read morelarge and well lit. Regular prices are quite high, but that is usually the case for imported cosmetics. I totally lucked out on my last visit and scored some mascara on clearance for like 95% off! I got 2 Innisfree mascaras (they call them microcara because the brush is tiny/micro, lol) for $0.99 each! The regular price of one of them (the waterproof one) was $19.99 and the regular price of the other one (the non-waterproof one) was $16.99. The best before date was 3 months from the time that I bought them (which explains why they were on clearance). You're technically supposed to replace your mascara every 3 months anyway, so no big deal. If you like Korean cosmetics you should check out C&C Korean Cosmetics!

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'm reviewing this brand and products as a whole, not for a particular location since they are all…read morerather similar. I used to come to B&BW once a week, just to see what's new and sniff some goodness. I also frequently shop at the ones in the USA and the experience is similar, always pleasant. Bath and Body works offers body washes, soaps, scrubs, body mists, lotions, candles, hand sanitizers and accessories that go with those. With a large fan base accross North America, their products are always changing and new packaging and fragrances are introduced every month. If you like seasonal items for Christmas, Easter or "beach" or nautical themes for summer, this is the store for you. However, many of their scents are repackaged and recylced under different names, as I shop there so often, I start to notice how similar certain products are. I find the products to be of amazing quality, they lather well, the lotions and creams are never too greasy and absorb smoothly, and the fragrances actually last. The candles are also some of my favorite- the classic 3 wicks burn flawlessly and scent your whole house. Do sign up for their newsletter as they send coupons and deals almost every day, also note that twice a year, they host a huge sale that lasts most of January and June. This is the ideal time to stock up on goods. NEVER, ever pay full price for their products as they are a complete ripoff. Small bottles of their products can cost upwards of 15$ but if you get them on sale throughout the year they are closer to 3$. Same with the candles, almost 30$ a pop, but on sale I always get them for 10$. You can test and try everything in store, I love their sink - always swing by to wash my hands! They also have an amazing return policy. They will take anything back if you don't like it for a full refund or store credit if you don't have the receipt. A girly girl's dream store really. Worth checking out.

I'll admit that I'm new to the Bath & Body Works world... but thanks to my Tween-aged daughter and…read moreher friends I'm now a happy fan; our house constantly smells like cotton candy and summer flowers (and Twisted Peppermint and Sweet Pea and Dark Kiss and Fresh Sparkling Snow...). B&B have both body products and aromatherapy; and, my preferred purchases are the sleep/stress aromatherapy products. Knowledgeable and patient staff will help you find what works for you. Also (as a plus and not a negative), I don't think I've ever been here when there's not been some sort of sale ($75 off or 3 for $15). The only drawback that I've experienced in this location is that the line up to buy here is often very long.

Great products. Gentle on your skin and smells wonderfully natural, not perfume-y like so many…read moresoaps on the market. I recognized the brand from my time in New Zealand but never got the scoop about them until I walked into this shop. I believe it all started in Australia and they are pretty much taking over the world. Depending on who helps you service can be anywhere from amazing to WTH? ...at least in this location. My favorites so far are the Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash in Mandarin Rind, Rosemary Leaf, and Cedar Atlas (that's one combination). The other is the Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser which contains, you guessed it, Geranium Leaf, as well as Mandarin Rind, and Bergamot Rind. It's quite pricey but a good splurge as a gift to others and don't forget to love on yourself once in a while. They have travel sizes for those who have commitment issues. Whoever it's for, your recipient will definitely appreciate it.

Just got back from Kiehl's DIX30. The story started a few weeks ago when I decided to go to Kiehl's…read moreand try their brand in hopes of finding a good line of products for my husband, who wants to wean off using Proactiv. Had good service from this consultant (which I will not name), bought over $150 worth of products, with the promise that if it didn't suit him, I could bring it back for a refund within 28 days. She asked if she could call me a week later to ask if the products were ok, and she put a note in the agenda where all the other consultants wrote down their call-back times. In my head, I was like (wow! that's good service, no wonder Kiehl's is so successful!) She never called. Products didn't work, although it was probably because Proactiv is addictive, the Kiehl's product didn't suit him (which was the refund policy promised). So I brought them back for a refund. I felt guilty enough to be prepared to just spend that amount back for the products that I liked. But that same consultant wasn't happy I went back there and didn't even bother to serve me. I was looking around deciding in my head if I should give in to my guilt but since she never even cared to acknowledge my interest in other products, I decided I'd just take that money and purchase those products online instead. I could understand that she MAYBE had other priorities but she didn't even look up to say bye when I walked out (the store was empty of people, it was awkward, she was right beside the lady who took care of my refund). Anyway, I felt like someone had just slapped me in the face. Here is another lesson learned for being so naive, of course the salesperson would be nice when making you try and convincing you to buy their products. But if you go back for a promised refund (which obviously) takes their sales away, she won't be so nice anymore. The cleanser I bought for myself is good and other samples I tried are fine but I don't have problem skin. But their top line of facial product for sensitive skin and pimple spot treatment didn't work for my husband, he broke out pretty bad. I have tried their products in store, and I know exactly what I need, I don't need to make the trip to go buy it at their store anymore, especially with that kind of service. 4 stars for their products and 0 for their service, hence, 2 stars.