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I wasn't a blush girl until I saw cool teens using it on TikTok, and now I'm obsessed. The thing I love most about this product is how you can build it up from a soft blush to a more noticeable pop of colour on your cheeks. Since It's liquid, it's really easy to blend, and I've even used it as a liquid eyeshadow and a lip tint for a monochromatic makeup look.
Get it from Sephora Canada for $26. Available in 11 shades in both radiant and matte finishes. Use code FREESHIP for free shipping.
This is the first eye cream I have ever used, and I don't think I will ever use another one again. As soon as you finish applying, you can feel the skin under your eyes tightening and becoming slightly firmer. I put this stuff on in the morning and at night. Since I started using it the bags under my eyes have gotten smaller, and the dark circles have gotten a little lighter, which means I don't have to use as much concealer to cover them up!
Get it from Amazon Canada for $18.99 (originally $35).
This serum totally changed the texture of my skin within a few weeks—I'm not kidding. I had somewhat dry, very textured skin, and in my quest to get the glass skin that I've been seeing all over TikTok, I knew I had to give hyaluronic acid a try. It's smooth, cooling, and feels so good on the skin. It's a step in my skincare I simply will not go without.
Get it from Amazon Canada for $28.85 (originally $30.75).
I've been using this cream on top of the serum for a couple of months and it's quickly become a daily skincare staple. I have combination skin that tends to lean more on the oily side, but this winter has made my skin dryer than it has ever been. Not only has this cream help bring much-needed moisture back into my skin, but it's also helped tame the uneven texture, which makes makeup application much easier.
Get it from Amazon Canada for $19.97. Available in three formulas, a sheet mask, and and in a gift bundle.
I spray this on myself morning, noon, and night and it might be my favourite scent of all time. It's warm and sweet in a way that isn't overpowering, but it's also super fresh. For a body spray the scent sticks around for a really long time, and I get compliments whenever I'm walking in front of anyone and the wind blows just right.
Get it from Sephora Canada for $26+. Available in two sizes. Use code FREESHIP for free shipping.
I've been using these blending sponges for years because they're fantastic quality for a great price. Full disclosure, sometimes I am too lazy to go wet my blending sponge while I'm doing my makeup, but with this blender it doesn't matter! It blends just as well dry without leaving streaks or marks behind. I also love that it comes with a little case so it can fully air out after I use it, or so it doesn't get mucked up while I'm traveling. I like to give it a rinse every once in a while with baby shampoo to keep it fresh and clean.
Get it from Amazon Canada for $11.13.
I usually go for cream primers because of some bad experiences with silicone based ones, but this one is the perfect blend of the two. It feels like it melts into my skin while also creating a perfectly smooth texture for my concealer to glide flawlessly across my face. It doesn't clog my pores up, and my makeup stays on all day.
Get it from Sephora Canada for $18+. Available in two sizes. Use code FREESHIP for free shipping.
This has been a holy grail S.O.S item for my skin for years. I use it sparingly ( once every few weeks) since overusing it can cause a little extra dryness. I like to apply this mask when my skin is really going through it, and one application will usually calm it down enough that my regular skin care can finish the job. I love that it's in a tube so I can squeeze out the perfect amount without having to dig my fingers in a jar.
Get a tube from Amazon Canada for $5.49.
I have big eyes and I never sleep, so dark circles circles and creasing has been a lifelong journey for me. This concealer is so light and so easy to blend that I can barely feel it through the day. It sits so well on my skin, sometimes I'll just blend it all over my face — it actually holds up better than most foundations I've tried.
Get it from Sephora Canada for $19. Available in 17 shades. Use code FREESHIP for free shipping.
I bought this on a whim when I ran out of my favourite setting powder that got discontinued. This has now taken the top spot as my MVP powder, and it's SO affordable. It comes with so much product in the tub and it is truly invisible on the skin. I love that it never creases under my eyes and keeps my face matte all day long, too.
Get it from Amazon Canada for $8.97.
I have tried a number of "miracle" pimple patches but these are BY FAR the best I have come across. I have oily skin, so patches tend to fall off through the night. I These stay put and I am constantly satisfied to see how much they extract from my breakouts. They're so thin and comfortable to wear that you can even get away with wearing them out and about underneath makeup.
Get a pack of 48 patches from Amazon Canada for $15.28.
I have short hair which means if I don't style it I look like Coconut Head. I spriz this all over my damp hair before I blow dry or style with my flat iron and it helps keep my hair safe from heat damage. It also adds a healthy shine to my hair, and it smells really sweet, but it's certainly not a scent that sticks around all day.
Get a bottle from Amazon Canada for $5.99. Also available in a shampoo, and conditioner.
I am completely obsessed with this lip balm. After falling in love with Laneige's overnight lip mask I needed something slightly lighter to wear during the day. I'm already on my second tube because I reach for this product all day long. It's super moisturizing while still being breathable on my lips, and it just smells so dang good. You will never find me without a tube of this.
Get a tube from Sephora Canada for $20. Available in four colours. Use code FREESHIP for free shipping.
This is a go-to product for me in the warmer months because it makes me look like a glowing goddess with very little effort. I really like that I can wear it under a full face of makeup to boost my natural highlight, or wear it on its own for a super glowy look on days where I don't feel like wearing makeup.
Get it from Sephora Canada for $45. Use code FREESHIP for free shipping.
This is one of the hand creams I have in my winter rotation and it's an MVP for a reason. I use this during the day to help bring moisture back into my hands that I lose from the dry winter air and a lot of hand washing. I love that it absorbs right into my skin and doesn't leave a greasy mess behind so I can carry on with my day without things slipping out of my hands. I've been using it consistently for a couple of weeks and I have noticed my nails getting stronger— what a bonus!
Get a tube from Amazon Canada for $3.99. Also available in a pack of three.
This setting spray holds up just as well in the summer as it does in the winter (when I'm not sweating constantly). It keeps me looking fresh all day long and keeps my makeup in place. The bottle is even slim enough to pop it in my bag for a few extra spritzes while I'm out.
Get it from Sephora Canada for $19+. Available in two sizes. Use code FREESHIP for free shipping.
I've had naturally oily skin my whole life, and this is the first cleanser I've used that keeps shine under control without completely stripping my skin of the good oils that protect it. One pump goes a long way, and I've noticed my skin looks and feels smoother and more hydrated since I started using it. This has quickly become one of my favourite products in my skincare routine.
Get it from Amazon Canada for $18.99. Available in a combo pack.