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Unforgivingly Pur  Canada's natural skincare industry is on the rise, with hundreds, if not thousands of new brands springing up in the past three to four years alone. One such brand is Unforgivingly Pur an Ontario-based beauty and wellness brand spearheaded by sisters, Cola and Rochelle. The brand has a beautifully touching and powerful story and its products are taking the independent beauty scene by storm.  Unforgivingly Pur took shape in 2014 after the untimely passing of Cola's 10-year old son. The need for healthy and natural bodycare products was an essential part of their emotional, mental and physical healing process. The products that Unforgivingly Pur produce contain, clean and therapeutic ingredients that don't just nourish the skin they also uplift, energise and boost the mood.  When we spoke to the talented sisters about the brand they placed a huge emphasis on the power of essential oils to rejuvenate, protect and nourish mental health.  Unforgivingly Pur is

  Image: Telle Moi  Telle Moi is my favourite nail polish brand at the moment , not only is it vegan and cruelty-free, it's also Black-owned and made in England. Being born and raised in London, England, I am always interested in Black-owned British brands. I am completely obsessed with this one because the lady behind the brand is a powerhouse.  Natel Allen is a Business and Law graduate and she launched Telle Moi in 2019 whilst working a full-time job. The inspiration came when Natel struggled to find the perfect shade of nude to suit her skin tone. She decided to embark on a journey to make her own nail polish, the perfect hue to match the colour she envisioned.  I recently had a long chat with Natel and she talked about her passion for the brand and how her tenacity and dedication to the brand is the fuel that has given Telle Moi the recognition that it already has. Featured in Cosmpolotian and Black Hair and Beauty Magazine, Telle Moi is gaining a reputation for being one of