Ask anyone in Toronto about their favourite beauty destinations in the city and chances are, Gee Beauty will be on that list. Located in Toronto’s Rosedale neighbourhood, it was founded in 2005 by Miriam Gee and her daughter Natalie before expanding to a lifestyle boutique next door with 6 by Gee Beauty, followed by a Miami outpost in 2011. Gee’s become the go-to spot for beauty services and a tightly edited collection of beauty and wellness products that includes names like Tata Harper and Goop, as well as eponymous skincare brands from celebrity facialists like Joanna Vargas and Shani Darden. It also remains very much a family affair with Miriam, Natalie, Stephanie and Celene Gee at the helm.
This summer, Gee Beauty set up shop in Muskoka for a two-week pop-up from July 2nd-15th. Whether you’re out in cottage country, Miami or Toronto, these are the beauty buys you need to pick up, as recommended by Stephanie and Celene Gee.
SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic
“We’ve been retailers of Skinceuticals since 2005 and have always positioned CE Ferulic as a skin health serum. This serum is the most concentrated vitamin C protection on the market. We’ve been using and recommending it for over 10 years. It’s a lightweight serum that protects and prevents the skin from excessive free radical damage, while helping to improve the appearance of pigmentation.”
Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum
“With 7% concentration of hyaluronic acid combined with anti-inflammatory ingredients like purslane and skullcap, this has immediate but lasting effects. Dr. Barbara Sturm is a great friend of ours and has thought us the power of anti-inflammation. We’re the exclusive Canadian retailers on of her brand.”
Gee Beauty Prime Skin
“Prime Skin was a creation from our culminated years of experience in the beauty industry and what we personally wanted in our beauty routines. It’s become our bestseller for its incredible glow, long-lasting power, SPF 20 and sheer coverage. It contains hyaluronic acid and SPf 20 for lightweight hydration and protection. The results are like the best version of your skin.”
Goop G.Tox Ultimate Dry Brush
“We are big believers in the power of high quality, clean beauty products, which is exactly what Goop reflects. [The Dry Brush] is like a body exfoliant, skin-detox and energizer all-in-one. Designed to lightly sweep away dead skin cells and help keep skin smooth, this pre-shower ritual is a year-round must.”
Gee Beauty Blushbeam Cheek Colour Stick
“This colour stick has sheer, buildable colour that you can wear on so many places—cheeks, lips and even as an eyeshadow. You can easily blend it into the skin with your fingers for a natural finish. It’s the perfect dusty rose shade that fits into any handbag and looks great on everyone.”
