Lise Watier Spring Giveaway

Lise Watier Spring Giveaway – Official Rules

We’re kicking off our Spring Luxury Event by giving away a Lise Watier Spring 2020 Skin Care Set, which includes their Sublimessence High Hydration Probiotic Serum, Hydraforce Hydra Protective Comforting Riche Crème and Supreme Micellar Water.

Click here to shop our Spring Luxury Event. See full contest details below:

1) To enter on Instagram:

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March 13 – 16, 2020

2) No purchase necessary. Limit one (1) entry per social network per contest. Limit one (1) prize may be won per household. Entries must be received no later than 11:59 pm Pacific Time on March 16, 2020. London Drugs is not responsible for entries that become lost or misdirected.

3) Contest is open to all residents of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba who, as of the date the prize draw is made: (i) have not won a London Drugs contest since March 16, 2019;(ii) have reached the age of majority in the province in which they reside as at March 13, 2020 (iii) are not employees of London Drugs, their respective advertising and promotional agencies, the independent judging organization (if any), or any family member living with any such employee.

4) The winners will be randomly chosen on the day the contest ends (see dates below) in Vancouver, British Columbia, from all eligible entries received per contest. To win, selected entrants must have correctly answered the skill-testing mathematical question on the entry for on the online entry form and must sign London Drug’s declaration and release confirming compliance with the contest rules and acceptance of the prize(s) as awarded, releasing London Drugs from liability in association with the contest and prize and consenting to the use of their name, photograph, voice and statements for promotional and publicity purposes.

5) There will be 1 (one) prize(s) awarded to 1 (one) winner: each receiving a Lise Watier Spring 2020 Skin Care Set valued at $139. Prize(s) must be accepted as awarded, are non-transferable and no substitutions are permitted. London Drugs reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value should any prize become unavailable for any reason. Prize will be awarded at the closest London Drugs location to the winner.

Contests dates: March 13 – 16, 2020
Draw Date: 12:00 PM Pacific Time March 18, 2020

6) Selected entrants will be contacted by email, or social network they were drawn from. No correspondence will be entered into except with selected entrants. If the winner does not respond then she/he will be notified for the second time, 3 (three) days after the first notification. If the winner still does not respond within 3 days of the second notification, a new winner will be chosen in the same manner until a winner is successfully contacted.

7) The chances of winning a prize will depend on the number of eligible entries received. Decisions of the judges in respect of all aspects of this contest including, but not limited to, eligibility of entries and correctness of answers given to the skill-testing question, are final.

8) London Drugs, their respective advertising and promotional agencies, the independent judging organization, and their respective agents are not liable to an entrant in any manner relating to the contest or the awarding and use of the prize(s).

9) This contest is subject to all federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations. By entering the entrant consents to the collection of all personal information included on their entry and agrees to the use and disclosure of such information by and between London Drugs and their agents. The winner(s) also agrees to the collection, use and disclosure of their name, entry, photographs, voice and statements for London Drugs’ publicity purposes without further compensation. All personal information collected from entrants will be used only for the purposes of administering the contest and for marketing and promotional purposes as contemplated by these rules; under no circumstances will any personal information be sold or rented to third parties. All personal information collected by London Drugs will be kept in accordance with the privacy policy of London Drugs, which can be viewed at www.londondrugs.com, and in accordance with all applicable privacy laws.

10) The right is reserved by London Drugs to terminate this contest, in whole or in part, and/or modify, amend or suspend the contest, and/or these rules in any way, should any cause beyond the reasonable control of London Drugs or its agents affect the proper administration thereof.

STATEMENT OF DECLARATION AND RELEASE

All selected entrants will be required to sign the Statement of Declaration and Release attached before they can be declared a winner and receive a contest prize.

Beauty Goes Greener: Organic, Cruelty-free, and Vegan Brands

Green Natural Organic Beauty London Drugs Blog

Consumer awareness is growing when it comes to the beauty industry and the demand for greener beauty products is being met at a furious pace. But incorporating greener products isn’t always easy, beauties. There’s a lot of confusing language and buzzwords out there—natural, organic, eco-friendly, cruelty-free, ethical or vegan. Are they all interchangeable with the same general meaning? Or do they each represent a completely different thing? Let’s break it down!

Natural vs. Organic

Organic cosmetics contain natural ingredients that are certified organic by an agency like Ecocert and do not use any chemicals in the harvesting process. Natural products contain ingredients that are a plant, mineral, or animal by-product, but unlike organic, natural products are not regulated. Brands can use the word “natural” on a product with only a handful of its ingredients being natural, even if the rest are synthetic.

Cruelty-free vs. Vegan

Cruelty-free means that the product and its ingredients were not tested on animals. Vegan products are plant-based and do not contain any animal-derived ingredients, including dairy. You can have products that are both or just one—there are plenty of examples of products that are vegan but not cruelty-free, but many of them are “accidental vegans.” This means they have no animal-derived ingredients but are chemical-heavy instead.

Accountability from Brands

Luckily, there are third-party agencies like Leaping Bunny and PETA in North America that set standards and independently audit brands to ensure they comply with the definitions of cruelty-free and vegan. Consumers deserve to be applauded for keeping the pressure high for these types of products! But due diligence also needs to be done, since some brands are jumping onto this trend with misleading labelling and marketing strategies, and no one wants that.

China’s Animal Testing Laws

China enforces mandatory animal testing on all makeup and skincare products sold within its borders. Even so, direct-to-consumer ecommerce is exempt from Chinese animal testing regulations. If you want to learn more about China’s animal testing laws for cosmetics, this infographic from the Ethical Elephant is super helpful.

Clean Vegan Beauty Products London Drugs Brands

Now that you have a better understanding of the buzzworthy terms and what means what, if you’re looking to go the greener route, here are a dozen cruelty-free and vegan brands to look for at your local London Drugs.

Burt’s Bees

Burt’s Bees is a true force of nature with its full line of natural cosmetics being responsibly sourced and sustainably made. Since 2010, Burt’s Bees has sent zero waste to landfills from its manufacturing facility—instead, it composts most of its waste to showcase its earth-friendly, sustainable practices.

Covergirl

We all know and love Covergirl. Last year, the beloved brand pulled out of the Chinese market to make itself Leaping Bunny-certified (the gold standard of cruelty-free certification). The brand is now cruelty-free across all of its products everywhere they are sold.

Derma E

Derma E started out in a small California health food store and continues to use the power of natural antioxidants and vitamin solutions in its products—no harmful chemicals included. Everything is 100% vegan and contains no parabens, SLS, petroleum, artificial colours, gluten, soy, or GMOs.

e.l.f. cosmetics

e.l.f. brings affordability to the cruelty-free cosmetic world. And it is now vegan! e.l.f has switched over to synthetic beeswax and has replaced lanolin with a non-animal substitute called bis-diglyceryl polyacyladinpale-2. It’s a mouthful to say, but it means good things for the greener direction of the brand.

Green Natural Beauty Brands London Drugs

NYX Cosmetics

NYX Cosmetics has been a member of PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies program since 2010. There was concern when NYX was acquired by non-cruelty-free L’Oreal, but its commitment to a strict no-animal-testing policy has been maintained. Some, but not all, of its products are vegan.

Physicians Formula

Physicians Formula was started by a leading allergist and continues to create products that are hypoallergenic, safe for sensitive skin and eyes, and free from 150+ known harsh ingredients. The brand is also cruelty-free and keeps skin safety at the forefront of its mission.

Weleda

Weleda is a cruelty-free brand using plant and flower-sourced ingredients certified natural by NATRUE. The brand cultivates its own biodynamic gardens and works with small farmers and gardeners to source the best raw materials.


Remember: some brands are ‘greener’ than others, and we encourage browsing the Skin Deep Cosmetics Database if you’re looking for more information!

Also, if you’re interested in learning about greener beauty or cruelty-free and vegan products at one of our stores, talk to a Beauty Advisor at London Drugs. We’re happy to help you find the right product that suits your well-being and environmental concerns.

4 Eco-Friendly Beauty Brands to Try this Earth Month

April is Earth Month, and while many will celebrate by making the effort to recycle a little more, start to compost, or help clean a park, how about making some sustainable choices when it comes to your makeup routine too? Our Beauty Advisors have chosen the best eco-friendly beauty products and tools from London Drugs that will make you feel good about what you’re putting on your face.

 Eco Tools

Eco Tools

You can eco-fy your makeup brushes too! Eco Tools’ line of makeup brushes are earth-friendly from top to bottom. The handles are made from bamboo, a low impact material that is highly sustainable, and the metal ferrule is created from recycled aluminum. Eco Tools’ synthetic brush bristles are also 100% cruelty free. Even their brush cases are sustainable, made from natural cotton and hemp, or reusable and biodegradable EVA plastic.

 

Burt's Bees

Burt’s Bees

Burt’s Bees has been a long-time favourite of lip balm lovers, but did you know their products are made from 97% natural ingredients? Plus the majority of their packaging is made from recycled content! They’ve also trimmed excess packaging by as much as 50% on some of their packaging. Burt’s Bees has even committed themselves to a policy of sending zero waste to landfills at their plant – a big move to help lighten our carbon footprint. If you haven’t given their brand new 100% natural lipsticks a try yet, Earth Month is the perfect time!

 

Physician's Formula

Physicians Formula Organic Wear

Physicians Formula has created an Organic Wear line, which promises 100% of the total ingredients are from natural origin. All of the products are also free of harsh chemicals, synthetic preservatives, parabens, GMO’s and synthetic colours and fragrances. Each product boasts its own eco-friendly features, from 100% recyclable mascara brushes, to certified organic ingredients (like this bronzer). The Organic Wear line is also 100% cruelty-free!

 

Make the switch to these ‘green’ beauty options, and your skin (and our planet) will thank you!