Experiment with makeup
The first rule of makeup is there are no rules: Wear what you love, just for you and just for fun.
And this winter, we could all use a bit more fun. Experimenting with a pop of colour and shine (or a whole new look) may be the easiest cold-weather mood booster, and it’s right at your fingertips. These products are a great way to start playing with makeup again.
NYX Sweet Cheeks Soft Cheek Tint in Showgirl
Make a cheeky statement with this saturated berry blush—a little goes a long way.
$15, jeancoutu.com
Physicians Formula Rosé All Day Petal Glow in Shimmering Rose
Consider this pearlescent powder a spotlight for your cheekbones.
$20, shoppersdrugmart.ca
Maybelline Lifter Gloss in Stone
Find a gloss in your perfect MLBB (that’s beauty-speak for “my lips but better”) shade. This one packs hyaluronic acid for extra hydration.
$12, shoppersdrugmart.ca
Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine Lipstick in Glassy Pink
Get juicy colour that’s easy to wear with this melty, balm-meets-lipstick finish.
$13, amazon.ca
L’Oréal Air Volume Mega Mascara
Layer on volume with this whipped mascara, designed to be featherlight on your lashes.
$15, shoppersdrugmart.ca
Sally Hansen Good. Kind. Pure Vegan Nail Colour
Go classic or get fanciful with your nail colour—polishes come in a particularly wide and whimsical variety.
$14, shoppersdrugmart.ca
Annabelle Free Spirit Liquid Eyeliner
Make a graphic cat’s eye even bolder with an unexpectedly bright matte liner.
$10, amazon.ca
E.L.F. Bite-Sized Shadow Palette
Wear a simple wash of one shadow, or blend as many as you like; this compact (and super affordable) kit is pretty foolproof.
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