Honour your rituals - January = CURE
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As the calendar rolls over, we often turn to making resolutions as a way to improve our health, and our lives. This year I decided that even though these are...
Honour your rituals
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Hey 2016, I know a lot of people have been down on you, saying what a terrible year you were. I want you to know that I thought you were...
Holiday Gift Guide
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The season is upon us and holiday shopping is in full swing. Or for the truly organized almost complete. Being a part of our community both close to home and...
Icon Gloss: The Perfect Holiday Lip
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When I think of Fall I think of warmth, comfort, depth and a little bit of wonder. All of these feelings can be translated to time with family, cooking food,...
Eyeshadow for your Eye Colour: Brown
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Sometimes, creating confidence can be as simple as learning a new makeup trick. In this third instalment of our Eyeshadows for your Eyes series we will be exploring deep and...
Agile Gloss: How to Rock a Metallic Lip
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We always see new trends and products being released that sometimes seem a little... out there. Maybe you see an Instagram famous model wearing the latest lip colour but when you...
Holiday Collection 2016
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Today we are excited to introduce you to a few new members of the Elate product line! To celebrate the season and our new announcements, I have created a special holiday...
Happy Birthday to Elate! Our Birthday Gift to You
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We are two, and so excited to celebrate by sharing this birthday look and a complimentary gift for you with a $125 purchase! This fresh faced, pink-tastic look was created using...
Purple Witch Makeup
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If you are still looking for the perfect last minute halloween makeup look that also has clean and safe ingredients, I've got you covered! Today I created a look I...
It's our Birthday!
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We are very excited here at Elate Cosmetics because November 1st marks our second birthday! So, naturally, we wanted to share the love and celebration with all of you! If...
Halloween Half and Half
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Halloween is fast approaching! If you are looking for something that is both fun and pretty while being scary and simple, this is the look for you. This half and...
The Idol Collection Look Book
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The Elated artists were challenged this season with paying hommage to some of their idols. We love what they created.
Simple, Smokey Sunset Eyes
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To me, summer beauty is all about effortless radiance. In this tutorial I will demonstrate my favourite eye makeup method that won't have you sitting inside missing the precious summer...
Picking the Perfect Foundation
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One of the questions I am asked most often is "What kind of foundation should I use?". Often times, we are caught up in all the different terms that are...
Oil Cleansing Method for Skin
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Oil cleansing is a great alternative to traditional cleansers which often contain harsh surfactants or even suplhates that strip your skin of it's natural oils. Our oil is the like...
Eyeshadow Trio: Green Glamour
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Spring and summer are the seasons of beach days and bbq’s but also a time of great celebration! Graduation and wedding season are in full swing and I wanted to...
Eye Shadow Trio: in the pink
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This Spring I set out to add some colour to my life. I am usually an 'all neutrals' lady in the eyeshadow department, so I felt the need to experiment...
Vegan Creamsicle Ice Cream
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Who doesn't love the tangy-sweetness of a fresh orange? Creamsicles always did it for me as a kid, but as a health conscious adult I want a more real flavour...
Eluma Creative
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Eluma creative started as most great ideas do. A seed. Planted a number of years ago, when I was struggling to find create a better, healthier life for myself. A...
How to: Ali's Spring Look
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Spring is a perfect time to experiment and try new things with your makeup. Every spring, I try to challenge myself to improve upon one aspect of my makeup. This...
4 ways to keep your skin clear this Spring
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*This post is from our workshop website www.elumacreative.com* I don't know about you...but I have Spring Cleaning fever! I have been rummaging through my basement, and closets looking for things...
Summer Travel and Music Festivals
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It is that wonderful time of the year when the days are getting longer, and the sun is getting warmer. We love to travel, whether it is a weekend camping...
A Girl and her Dog
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The quote 'anyone who says diamonds are a girls best friend never owned a dog,' is completely true. My dog is my best friend, co-pilot, encouragement, and so much more....
be:free
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My lovely friend Carly (AKA @tiny.writer) the the most amazing spoken word poet. Her performances always leave me in tears, and feel like a reflection of my own life. So,...
Ali's Valentine's Day Look
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Hello, Elate lovers! I hope everyone has been celebrating themselves during this month of self-love! Today I created a look that everyone can enjoy, combining some fun art and a wearable...
4 ways Yoga is amazing for your skin!
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Hello friends! As you know at Elate we love {self-love}, so all this month we will be bringing you ways to add more love to your life-and all the benefits...
Up close and personal: Rachel of Shanti Collective
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There is nothing I love more than collaborating with women who inspire me. This month, you may have noticed we are offering our {Self-Love} gift sets, with an Elate Lip...
What's in Elate? *Jojoba oil*
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I have a serious passion for skin. I started making my own skincare products almost a decade ago, and love that everything in my skincare regime is totally clean and...
Magi Magic with Elated Artist Ali!
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I have an obsession with colour. Every day I look for a new ways to add pops of colour to my life (and face). For those who share my colour...
How to apply liquid eyeliner - with Elate EyeLine
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Hello friends! Liquid eyeliner has long been the mysterious thing only pro's and expert self taught pin-up type ladies know how to use properly...right? No way! I often tell my...
6 Ways to Clean up Your Cosmetic Bag for 2016
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I know, I know....everyone is talking about it: 'New Year - New YOU!' Allow me to add my voice to the mix by saying ANYTIME is a good time to clean...
Elate Artist Pick: Melodie is in love with Love
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As 2015 drew to a close, I took stock of many things...including what was in my personal makeup bag. I realized, like so many of you this: I need more...
In the year 2016...
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I say this every year. This is the year. I will be stronger, braver, better faster. I will be more awesome. Finally lose that last 10 pounds of baby weight....
New Years Eve Look with Melodie
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I can't believe it is New Years Eve already! Here is my look for the evening...I call it the Ethereal golden glow. I hope you like it. Products: Eyes: Buff...
New Year's look #4 - with our Elated Artist Chelsea Banwell
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Chelsea joined our team this November and I am so happy to introduce her to you all by way of an awesome NYE look! Not only is she an amazing...
New Years Look #3 Mad Men Inspired Look with Jacqueline Parker
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I am so incredibly proud of our artistry team, and our Elated Artist Jacqueline totally floored me with this 'Mad Men' inspired NYE party look! What do you think? ...
Countdown to New Years Eve! Party look #2 with Nicole
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Our fab Elated Artist Nicole Murray has created a lovely New Year's Eve look that is sparkly and fun! Check out her post and create the look for your NYE party!...
Countdown to New Years! Party Makeup with Ali.
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Hello Elate fans, our lovely Elated Artist, Ali Loughton has created a beautiful party look using everyone's 2 favorite reds...Grace and Tantric. Here is how to duplicate her gorgeous look:...
Holiday Gift Guide - Part 2
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It's almost time! All the planning, prep and wrapping is giving way to eating, drinking and general good-time having. Spending time with family and friends takes on a special feeling...
From day to night..soft smokey party eyes that are work wearable!
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Happy party season friends! As the end of the year approaches, it sometimes feels like there are not enough hours in the day. Often we are running from one event...
Lipstick Review - BeautyInAmin
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The lovely BeautyInAmin has done a review of a few of our Lipstick and Universal Cremes. As a self-proclaimed 'lipstick junkie' she loves the formula, and packaging. Click below to watch...
Winter Warm up: Hot Lemon and Turmeric
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I know it is not 'officially' winter yet, but these last few days have made me want to cozy up in front of a fire...in a hot tub...with a hot...
Eco-Chic Holiday Gift Guide - Part One
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Every year, my bestie and I exchange holiday boxes. It's difficult to explain how wonderful it is to receive a box full of goodies from the other side of the...
Product Review - Coral Hummingbird
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Hello! I am Alanna from Coral Humming Bird. This is my first official Green Beauty make-up review! I was happy to get done up today, because I am totally loving...
My Vegan Story - Erin Nicole
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Hi my name is Erin Nicole and I operate the blog Vegan Virgin. I am a dog mom to two fur babies, a pomeranian named Benjamin and a chihuahua named...
Meet the Team - Erin Bradley
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Erin and I are from the same area of Ontario, and had worked for many years with the same people...but never met! It was by chance that I wandered into...
My Vegan Story - Lacey Iris
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Hi! My name is Lacey, and I have been vegetarian since I was thirteen years old. For the first two years I was happily vegetarian without any issue. Moving out...
