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Skincare & Makeup Workshop

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Join our online skincare and makeup experts and learn to manage the physical side effects of cancer treatment including discolouration, the loss of eyeborws and lashes and changing skin texture. Connect with others who are going through something similar.

A woman sitting at a desk applying makeup while looking at a laptop.

About this workshop

What you will learn:

Counteract side-effects such as discolouration and dry skin

Find tips and techniques for managing the loss of brows and lashes

Practice simple makeup steps to add colour back to your face

Makeup hygiene and sun safety

Expert advice in a supportive environment

The workshop will be led by our expert cosmetic and skincare volunteers.

Just Remember…

You’ll be part of a small group of participants who are brought together to learn and share. Feel free to join the conversation. Or, just listen. It’s up to you.

The information and dialogues are designed to help you:

Manage the physical side effects of cancer treatment with clear, practical guidance

Connect with others who may understand what you are going through

Understand what to expect during treatment

Prepare for treatment to help minimize potential side effects

Feel more like yourself again

This workshop is available Online

Join us!

  • The ONLINE workshop is one hour long and is delivered via Zoom.
  • Relax and learn from the comfort of your home

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Who should attend this workshop?

This workshop is available to anyone who is:

  • about to start cancer treatment,
  • is currently in treatment or
  • has completed treatment in the last 12 months and would like information about or support around this topic.
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The Confidence Kit

Participants in the Skincare & Cosmetics workshop receive a free kit of skincare and makeup products.

These products are generously donated to Look Good Feel Better and meet the regulations set forth by Health Canada.

These products are for educational purposes, so you may practice the techniques explained in the workshop.

  • The kit will be shipped to you. It generally arrives 15-20 business days AFTER the workshop.
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You Don’t Have to Commit to the Kit

There is no obligation to use the products provided based on advice from your medical team or personal preference.

What Our Participants Have to Say

“This workshop was so useful because it wasn’t just information. It ‘normalized’ the techniques to cope with cancer & treatment related challenges to appearance. Yes, wear makeup and take care of your skin not just in spite of cancer and treatments here is how to do it well and safely!”

Joan L., Workshop Participant

Participating in our workshops

97%

of Workshop Participants

would recommend our workshops to another person facing cancer.

32%

of Our Participants

feel somewhat confident BEFORE our workshops.

89.1%

of Our Participants

reported feeling somewhat confident or confident about their appearance AFTER our workshops.

Ready to Register?

We offer several Skincare & Makeup workshops each month

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