Did you feel how fast last year flew by? Personally, I felt like I spent the whole year saying, “Whew, what a day!” and “Whew, what a week!” In the end, I can honestly say, “Whew, what a year!” It went by at lightning speed.

In September, Womance opened its 4th store, and Sans-Façon launched not one, but two products: our lip oil and our cream blushes. This marks the beginning of a new era of innovation for us—creating makeup that is also skincare. On top of that, everything is packed with Canadian ingredients, each one more meaningful than the last. I’m so incredibly proud of these creations!

This year, for the first time, I truly feel a major shift. Do you feel it too? Several of my friends (who aren’t even in business) are feeling it as well! Do you think it has something to do with the planets? 😂 I had been told that the 10th year in business is a pivotal one—and for me, it was a year full of learning. I’m ending this year more tired, but strangely grateful for everything life has helped me understand. I can read all the entrepreneurship and personal growth books in the world, I can practice “Let Them” as much as possible… but at the end of the day, what truly matters is what lies deep within us.

This year helped me put a clearer vision and mission down on paper. It felt clear in my mind, but writing it out changed everything. A precise goal that will allow our team to look far ahead and aim higher. I’ve always said that I was moving forward without much of a plan—but from now on, things are different.

Speaking of plans, we’ll be announcing some big news in January 2026. A little hint: we’re not changing cities, but we are settling in even better.

Thank you so much +++ for the incredible year you’ve allowed my team and me to live. I say it year after year, but it truly is a privilege to work toward creating products you love. I still can’t believe our job is to help you feel good. What a dream life!

– Andréanne Marquis, Founder of Sans-Façon Cosmetics & Womance