Author of the article: Eric Volmers Publishing date: Apr 15, 2021 • 4 hours ago • 5 minute read • A scene from the stop-motion animated film, Save Ralph. Courtesy,Humane Society International. ORG XMIT: N/A Photo by N/A /jpg Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content Tricia Helfer’s introduction to cosmetics seemed unusually traumatic. When she was 12 years old and living in rural Alberta, she received some makeup for Christmas. It was the first time she was allowed to use it. But not long after applying it, she suffered an allergic reaction.