WHAT HAPPENS AT A LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER WORKSHOP? Plus, the 5-Minute Face, Makeup and Nail Care Do’s and Don’ts.

What Happens at a Look Good Feel Better Workshop?

What exactly happens at a Look Good Feel Better workshop? Whether you choose to join us in-person or online, you’ll be warmly welcomed by a team of our professionally-trained volunteers. Along with a small group of women, you’ll learn tips and techniques for taking care of your skin and how to use makeup to manage changes to your skin, brows and lashes. And, you’ll receive a kit of beautiful products for home you can use for practice. We’ll also show you different types of wigs and scarf-tying techniques so you can choose the best options that feel right for you. At our breast care workshop, we’ll talk about the different options available for bras, forms and other garments for when you are going through treatment and post-surgery, plus how to care for sensitive skin. Beyond the practical information, the workshops are an opportunity to be with a group of women going through a similar experience, to share and be heard, to ask questions and most importantly, take time for yourself.

I looked at myself in the mirror for the first time since I started treatment, feeling beautiful.

Meet Jodi-Ann Blackwood. Our 5-Minute Makeup artist is also a new Canadian, mother of 3 and cancer survivor.

The 5-Minute Face

Giving yourself a little boost doesn’t need to take long. When you’re low on time or energy, 5 minutes can help you feel more like yourself. Cleanse and moisturize, protect with sunscreen, then follow these quick steps for a fresh look.

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CONCEALER

Dot concealer under eyes or any areas of discolouration then blot with clean fingers or sponge. If you like, a foundation or BB cream can quickly even-out skin tone. Dot foundation on forehead, nose, chin and cheeks then blend outwards from the centre of your face.

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FOUNDATION

3BLUSH

Give yourself a smile to find the apples of your cheekbones, then dab on blush using a cotton ball. Use any blush left on the cotton ball on your nose, forehead and chin to give a little glow.

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Fill in or recreate your brows. Hold a brow pencil straight up against your nose, lined up with the inside corner of your eye. Draw a dot at the brow bone at this point. Next, look straight ahead, place the pencil parallel to the outside edge of your iris and place a dot at the highest point of where the brow line should be. This is the arch of the brow.

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Place the pencil diagonally from the bottom corner of your nose past the outside corner of your eye and draw a dot. This is the end of your brow. Connect the dots into a brow line with light, feather-like strokes of colour, making the brow fuller on the inside corner and thinner as it moves out.

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EYELINER

Eyeliner can help recreate lost or thin lashes. Use a pencil eyeliner to draw small dots close to the roots of the lashes and then draw a line to connect dots. Use a cotton swab to sweep a dark eye shadow over the eyeline to soften the look and help it last longer.

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LIPS

Finish up with a moisturizing lip colour – go bold, go muted or mix it up, depending on the day!

Click here to learn more with makeup artist, Jodi-Ann Blackwood.

Makeup Hygiene Tips

Makeup hygiene is even more important during treatment as your immune system can be compromised. Keep bacteria out of your products by using disposable applicators such as cotton balls, sponges, or mini spatulas.

SMART MAKEUP DO'S & DON'TS

• Wash your hands before skincare & makeup application. • Don’t reuse applicators or double-dip. • Use products you can pump or squeeze out – if you must

dip, use a mini spatula. • Close all lids right away. • Never share your cosmetics. • Avoid testers – if you can’t, only try on your wrist or back of your hand.

Nailed it!

Cancer treatments can affect your nails. Most changes are mild, but some may be more severe and uncomfortable, depending on how different medications impact your nails.

Ask your health care team what to expect from your treatment plan. Nails may become more brittle and break more easily.

You may also notice grooves, colour changes, sensitivity, faster or slower growth, or that nail beds lift up. Changes often go away after treatment ends, though it may take a few months because nails grow slowly. Try to prevent problems proactively and address any nail issues right away.

SMART NAIL CARE DO'S & DON'TS

• Keep your nails short – but don’t cut cuticles (gently push back instead). • Massage cuticles with cream or oil. • Wear gloves for chores – avoid fungal infections by not keeping hands in water too long. • Wear clear/light polish or nail hardener to protect nails, and use a nonacetone polish remover. • Avoid artificial nails as they may increase chances of infection. • Inform your doctor if you see inflammation, pain, redness, lifting of the nail bed, etc. • Skip the nail salon during treatment – or bring your own tools.