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We're Moving! Storewide Sale — Up To 35% Off
We're moving! Save up to 35% sitewide, no code needed. Order by September 25th to make sure your package ships before we do. Read more...
The Coveted: What's Changing And Why
Hey,We've updated how billing and shipping work for The Coveted to make things smoother and more flexible for our members. Here's what's new.No more cutoff date. The Coveted is now always open. The moment you join, you're enrolled in the current month's box. Your membership bills monthly on the date you join, so if you sign up on the 5th, you're billed the 5th of every month going forward. Your box ships toward the end of that same month.6-month and annual members: shipping is now billed monthly instead of all... Read more...
Birthday Madness Is Here 🎉
Shanequa's birthday is coming up, and she's celebrating with all of you — Birthday Madness is officially on.For a limited time, save on almost everything in the shop. This sale runs on what's currently in stock, and there are no restocks planned behind it. Once a shade sells out during Birthday Madness, it's gone for good, so if there's something you've been eyeing, now's the time.Save Up to 20% Sitewide — AutomaticallyNo code needed. Discounts apply automatically at checkout on these collections: 10% off — Iridescent Multichromes, High-Lights Multichromes, Dynasty... Read more...
A Transparent Update on Tariffs
We know tariffs have been a hot topic lately, and a few of you reached out with concerns. We appreciate you asking, and we want to be fully transparent about where things stand. Where We Stand Right Now As of today, Shine By SD Cosmetics has not been impacted by any tariff changes. We currently qualify for tariff exemption under CUSMA (the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement), and everything we're seeing right now suggests that exemption will continue. Our Guarantee Any order placed before August 19th, including Coveted boxes, is guaranteed to... Read more...
The Coveted Is Always Open 💎
The Coveted Is Always Open 💎
No more limited windows — The Coveted is always open. Subscribe anytime before the 15th at 11:59 PM to join that month's exclusive box. Read more...
Introducing Beyond The Light — July's Coveted Exclusive Palette
July's Coveted subscription box is here. Introducing Beyond The Light — an exclusive 4 pan holographic eyeshadow palette available to subscribers only for 5 days. Read more...
Shipping Rate Update: What's Changing Starting May 2nd
Starting May 2nd, our shipping rates updated to better reflect the real cost of getting your order to you.What's ChangingWe no longer offer a free shipping threshold. Shipping is now calculated at a flat rate based on your region: Region Rate (CAD) Approximate USD Equivalent Canada $9.99 CAD ~$7.09 USD United States $14.99 CAD ~$10.64 USD International $22.99 CAD ~$16.32 USD USD figures are approximate and based on current exchange rates; your card issuer's rate at checkout may vary slightly.These new rates are already in effect and apply automatically at... Read more...
Shipping Threshold Update
Shipping Update Free Shipping Threshold Adjustment Due to increasing carrier costs, we’ve made a small update to our free shipping minimums. 🇨🇦 Canada Free shipping was $75 CAD It is now $99 CAD 🇺🇸 United States Free shipping was $100 CAD It is now $125 CAD 🌍 International No changes — free shipping remains at $150 CAD. Why the Adjustment? This update allows us to continue maintaining the quality of our handmade formulas, packaging, and overall customer experience while navigating increasing shipping costs. For our U.S. customers: Our products are... Read more...
Close Out Update: Final Access on Select Collections
Close Out Update Final Singles Access on Select Collections Automatic discounts of up to 30% off are live at checkout. No codes needed. As we refine our catalog and prepare for upcoming production changes, select shades and collections are entering Close Out. What “Close Out” Means Close Out indicates that certain products are being phased out of single-shade availability. • Some items will not return once sold out • Others will transition to bundle-only availability when restocked Confirmed: Final Singles Access The collections below are confirmed to no longer be... Read more...
✨ Important Tariff Update – Effective September 23rd
We’ve simplified how duties and tariffs are handled to make shopping with us easier and stress-free. United States Customers: Beginning with orders placed on or after September 23rd, all U.S. orders will now ship without prepaid tariffs under USMCA. The price you see at checkout is the final price — no surprise fees on delivery. Please note: Orders placed between September 20th–23rd may still have had tariffs charged at checkout. If your shipping label was created before the new process began, we still need to pay tariffs but at a... Read more...
Navigating New U.S. Tariffs: What Our U.S. Customers Need to Know
As many of you know, the landscape of international shipping can change, and we want to keep you fully in the loop. A big portion of our Shine By SD family is based in the U.S., and we are incredibly grateful for each and every one of you. Without you, there really is no Shine By SD! Why the New Tariff Fee? Recently, there have been some changes to how tariffs are handled on products shipped into the United States. To keep things smooth, we’re now including a tariff fee... Read more...
U.S. Tariff Update: What It Means for Your Order (Final Hours for No Tariffs + Free U.S. Shipping)
U.S. Tariff Update: What It Means for Your Order (Final Hours for No Tariffs + Free U.S. Shipping) Last updated: August 29, 2025 We want to keep our U.S. customers fully in the loop about recent import changes and how they affect your orders from Shine By SD. What changed? As of today, August 29, U.S. import tariffs have changed. We are now required to pay these fees before we can print a shipping label. How we’re taking care of current orders All preorders and any order placed up until... Read more...
Pre-Order Update – What’s Shipping & What’s Coming Soon
🧾 Pre-Order Update: Shipping & Delays First off — thank you to everyone who placed a pre-order during our birthday sale! Your support means the world to us, and we can’t wait for you to get your hands on these goodies! We’re currently experiencing a few delays in production and fulfillment, as some of our high-demand shades and packaging components are still in the final stages of being restocked or custom-made. Our team is working around the clock to: Finish producing all pre-order items Package everything with care Ship out... Read more...
Latest Tariff Changes for US Customers – What You Need to Know
 Update on U.S. Tariffs & Shipping As of August 29, 2025, the United States has made changes to its import policies that may affect Canadian brands shipping to U.S. customers. Here’s what you need to know:✨ What changed? The U.S. has ended the de minimis exemption (previously applied topackages under $800 USD). This means that all orders shipped from Canada to the U.S. may now besubject to import duties or fees, regardless of the order value ✨ What stayed the same? Shine By SD Cosmetics products that are USMCA-compliant remaineligible for... Read more...
Tariffs & Customs Update for International Orders
✈️ Tariffs & Customs Update for International Orders At Shine By SD Cosmetics, we want to be transparent about what you can expect when ordering from outside Canada—especially regarding customs and tariffs. ✨ All of our products are handmade in Canada, which means they typically qualify for tariff exemptions under trade agreements like USMCA (for U.S. orders). However, please note: 🔍 We cannot guarantee that your order won’t be subject to customs duties or taxes.These decisions are made solely by the customs agent processing your shipment at the time it... Read more...
Canada Post Strike Update: What You Need to Know
📮 Canada Post Strike Update: What You Need to Know At Shine By SD Cosmetics, we’re committed to transparency and keeping you informed about anything that may impact your order. As of May 23, 2025, Canada Post has confirmed the start of legal strike action initiated by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). Here’s what this means for your order: 🚨 What’s Happening? CUPW has launched a nationwide overtime ban for employees in both the Urban and Rural & Suburban Mail Carrier (RSMC) bargaining units. Workers are refusing to... Read more...
🛎️ Please Read: Big Changes Coming June 1st!
Big news, Shine Babes! ✨ Starting June 1st, Shine By SD Cosmetics will be evolving into an even more elevated and exclusive experience. As part of this transition, our automatic 10% off discount that’s currently applied to all collections will be retired. Why the change?Because our brand is growing—and so is our vision. Shine By SD has always been about quality, artistry, and intention. And moving forward, we want our shopping experience to reflect just that. We’re stepping away from frequent discounts in favor of limited-edition drops, exclusive rewards, and... Read more...
We've Moved!
✨ We’ve Moved! Thank You for Your Patience! ✨ Hey Shine Babes! 💖 We are so excited to share that we have finally moved into our new location! It’s been a journey, and we couldn’t have done it without your amazing support and understanding. As we get everything set up and organized, we kindly ask for your patience during this transition period. We know you’re excited to receive your goodies, and we can’t wait to get them out to you! Shipping Update: We estimate that orders will start shipping out... Read more...
Sparkletopia And Beautiful Mysteries Release Details
Get Ready! Our Biggest Launch Yet Drops March 28th 🎉We're unveiling 15 new limited-edition Beautiful Mysteries shades and 12 new Sparkletopia additions on March 28th at 5PM AST! All new products will be available under the “New Releases,” “Sparkletopia,” and “Beautiful Mysteries” tabs. ✨ Enjoy 10% off all new shades for 4 days only (until March 31st at 11:59PM AST).📦 Orders begin shipping around April 8th once we're settled into our new space. Follow us on socials for shade reveals, swatches, and updates! Read more...