From innovative skin and hair care formulas to makeup products that will change your makeup routine for the better. The beauty industry is ever-evolving with new beauty drops and releases. The only problem is, how do we know which ones are worth spending our hard-earned money on? With the sheer amount of new products launching on the daily, it can feel almost impossible to keep up with it all. If you’re not sure which of the latest beauty releases are worth testing out for yourself, we think these are the best ones.
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Barbiecore continues to be on the rise thanks to anticipation of the new Barbie movie coming out! So what better time than now to find your perfect pink lipstick and embrace the trend that has us all seeing through pink-coloured glasses? From soft pale pinks to bold hot pinks and everything in between, we’ve rounded up some of our pink lipsticks on the market to help build your own personal Barbie dream makeup collection!
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Beauty fanatics are always looking to fill their makeup bags with the latest and greatest products. In the past month, brands like Rare by Selena Gomez and Makeup by Mario released their debut makeup lines and beloved brands like Anastasia Beverly Hills and Charlotte Tilbury came out with new-and-improved products.
Don’t get us wrong: the hype is usually warranted. But what’s better is filling your collection with beauty products that actually work? And ones you’ll love so much that you’ll buy time and time again.
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Get your beauty budget in order!
We’re definitely suckers for the latest and greatest in the beauty world, but unless your Lyft side-hustle is working better than you lead on, it’s nearly impossible to afford them all. Luckily for you, we’ve sorted the shelves at Sephora – hey, someone’s got to do it – to find you the best and most affordable buys you absolutely need.
Check out 5 favourites to get your skin glowing this spring season.
We’re utterly obsessed with anything and everything The Ordinary releases. This particular high-strength peptide formula is highly-effective in its pursuit of diminishing wrinkles. The formulation is infused with two generations of matrixy and a healthy dose of hyaluronic acid. With daily use, your skin will look rejuvenated and dewy – you’re welcome.
This brand is usually quite expensive, but this particular set is more than budget-friendly. These cult-favourite skin savers including the clearing treatment and the cream-to-foam cleanser will help revitalize your glow, even on the go. Included in the products are a blend of acids to help support the skin’s natural oil balance. Your complexion will be treated to lactic acid, glycolic acid and more. Prepare to see minimized pores, reduce inflammation and an all-together clearer complexion.
If your pursuit of affordable beauty buys tired your eyes, look no further than Becca’s anti-fatigue primer. This cooling product will help to prep your skin before you apply your concealer and the like. Your skin will also be met with matcha green tea and cucumber for deep conditioning and inflammation reducing properties. And your makeup will never look cakey or build up in the creases around the eye thanks to this highly-effective and affordable beauty balm.
Balance your complexion with this frothy face wash! Not only is the formulation gentle, but it will never leave your skin feeling tight, pulled or parched. With an enriched aromatic experience infused with bergamot and lavender, your nerves will be soothed while you wash away your day’s dirt and impurities.
This cult classic product is 100% organic and suitable for even the most sensitive of complexions. Extracted from grapes in the Bordeaux region of France, this mist will infuse your skin with a healthy dose of happiness and hydration. Rich in moisturizing properties that help to retain water, your complexion will look healthier – even with those suffering of rosacea and rashes. And with continued use, your skin will appear more toned and treated thanks to the mineral and active plant ingredients found inside.
Featured image: Instagram/ @beccacosmetics
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We all know the old saying you can’t judge a book by its cover, however it doesn’t mean we’ve never been tempted to buy beauty products based on their packaging alone (and if they work great too, that’s a bonus!) Whether it be a perfume bottle that can function as a vanity display piece or lipstick tube you’ll want to be seen taking out of your purse, we’ve put together a list of 8 new beauty products with packaging so cool you’ll want to Instagram them asap.
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Korean brand Dr. Jart+ is known for making some of the best and weirdest-looking skincare products around, and its new Shake & Shot masks are no exception. Sold in bright slurpee-inspired cups with cute (and slightly terrifying) baby faces on the lids, this product packaging gets major cool points.
Buy it: Dr. Jart+ Shake & Shot Rubber Masks, $15.00, at Sephora
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Sure a cleaning spray bottle is nothing to run home about, but what about if it’s gold? In the third instalment of their Fresh line, Moschino’s Gold Fresh Couture fragrance is definitely more baller than the previous versions. If you want it just to have as a prop in the background of Insta pics, we don’t blame you.
Buy it: Moschino Gold Fresh Couture 50 mL Eau de Parfum Spray, $86.00, at Sephora.com
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Imagine how cool you would look pulling this Fenty lipstick out of your bag during a night on the town? With a holographic, octagon-shaped tube, Rihanna definitely delivered with this baby. Oh and FYI it’s limited edition, so go click “add to bag” it before it’s gone!
Buy it: Fenty Beauty By Rihanna Starlit Hyper-Glitz Lipstick, $24.00, at Sephora
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Too Faced is a brand synonymous with awesome packaging, and let’s just say they did not disappoint with the Unicorn Highlighting Stick from their new “Life’s a Festival Collection”. Not only is the starry metallic tube super cute, but the stick itself has a whimsical spiral design meant to resemble that of a unicorn horn.
Buy it: Too Faced Unicorn Highlighting Stick, $39.00, at Sephora
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Does this Mugler perfume bottle not remind you of an emerald version of the heart of the ocean from Titanic? Regardless of whether the actual fragrance smells good (it has great reviews), the eye-catching bottle begs to be displayed on your vanity 24/7.
Buy it: Mugler Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum, $85.00, at Sephora
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Glossier’s first fragrance, Glossier You, is now available in a travel-friendly solid format which you’ll never have to worry about leaking in your handbag. Encased in a cute pink compact that has been “sculpted to perfectly fit the curve of your palm and thumb,” the packaging of this fragrance epitomizes the cool, minimalistic vibe Glossier is known for.
Buy it: Glossier You Perfume Solid, $29.00, at Glossier.com
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Featuring turquoise beads and stones along the entire top of the lid, this aquatic-themed palette from Tarte’s “Rainforest of the Sea Collection” is just too pretty to pass up. The shadow selection is also gorgeous, giving us another reason to purchase.
Buy it: Tarte Foil Finger Paints Shadow Palette, $52.00, at Sephora
KKW fragrance – CRYSTAL GARDENIA FRAGRANCES
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Housed in frosted geometric bottles resembling quartz crystal, Kim Kardashian’s KKW CRYSTAL GARDENIA FRAGRANCES were made to be shared on your social feeds. Kardashian’s KIMOJI Hearts Perfumes for V-Day had super instagrammable packaging too, but unfortunately, those ones are sold out (obvs).
Buy It: KKW Crystal Gardenia, Citrus or Oud 30mL, $35, kkwfragrance.com
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We’re inundated with new beauty launches infused with superfoods nearly every day. And unfortunately, it’s hard to decipher what’s actually worthwhile. Are the expensive serums really worth the hype? Can I actually apply twelve products to my face without breaking out or going broke? These are all questions we’ve certainly asked ourselves, and we know that the only way to really find out is to do some digging.
If you’re looking for a healthy glow that will stand the test of time, these skincare trends will have you looking and feeling your absolute best. Say goodbye to pretty packaging and beauty-sphere hype, because we’re in it to win it.
Check out five of our favourite skincare trends you need to swear by this season.
1. Body Skincare: While it’s all well and good to have a glowing complexion, the skin under our shirts might be suffering more than we realize. A new total self-care mantra will ensure that every inch of your skin is soft, hydrated and healthy no matter what. To add another stamp of approval, K-beauty brands are placing an emphasis on the importance of a thoughtful approach to head-to-toe skincare.
Product: Skinfood Intensive Shea Butter Cream Lotion, $21
2. Environmentally-friendly Products: Go green! If you’re like us, you tend to feel bad when you bring home your latest Sephora haul and the packaging ends up in the trash. It goes without saying that we feel our most confident when our complexion is clear, but we are doing more harm to Mother Nature than we realize. Let’s make a pact right here and now that we will go out of our way to purchase products and packaging that aren’t harmful to the environment.
Product: Tata Harper Boosted Contouring Serum, $195
3. Skincare Supplements: You are what you eat, so why not digest ingredients that will cure your complexion from the inside out? These concentrated products that can live in our kitchens are the next best thing to eating kale salads every day. Even if you’re skipping gym days, and spending more time in fast food restaurants than you’d care to admit, these bottles of nutrients will get you glowing with regular and continued consumption.
Product: Deciem Foundation The Glow Molecule, $50
4. Gender Neutral: This year, our own national anthem is changing into something more gender neutral, and we’re all about it. It’s time to welcome products that can work for everyone in your household – talk about cost-effective. Male or female, we all have the same skincare concerns, and it’s time to tackle the problem together. 2018 is the year we’re going to embrace products that go beyond gender roles and get down to business.
Product: Panacea Skincare Daily Facial SPF, $38
5. Cannabis Skincare: This beauty trend is showing no sign of slowing, and for good reason. This “it” ingredient can actually remedy common skin issues including psoriasis and flakes. While there is a potential for allergic reactions, as there is for just about any other product – the benefits packed inside these products carry a punch.
Product: Lord Jones Pure CBD Pain & Wellness Formula Body Lotion, $50
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It goes without saying that we always want what we can’t have – and that’s often because what we want is a bit out of reach. Fortunately for us, our boyfriends have an arsenal of products that you never knew you wanted, and are obviously well within reach.
Just think about it for a second, their razors – way better, their shaving cream – clearly better.
So if you end up sleeping over and you’re without some of your mainstay vanity heroes, it would be perfectly acceptable to swap these into the mix. From shower gel to scrubs and basically everything in between, we’ve rounded up five products you can absolutely borrow from the boys.
Any Kiehl’s brand enthusiast knows that these products can seriously transform the look and feel of your skin. If your boyfriend has this herbal lotion in his bathroom, he’s a keeper. Simply moisten a cotton pad with this toner and apply to the areas of the skin that need it the most. Prepare to see instant and lasting results.
This shower gel is enriched with Dead Sea minerals and plant extracts for a soothing finish. After your shower, you will notice that your skin is visibly clean and moisturized. This product also happens to be an ideal candidate for those with sensitive skin as it’s free of petroleum, synthetics and GMOs.
While this deep-cleaning scrub can be used prior to his daily shave, we think it could work wonders for a once-weekly facial buff. Infused with vitamin C for brightening power, this treatment will easily and effectively remove dead layers of skin, dirt and oil, revealing a more refreshed you come morning.
Your legs will thank you, we promise. This aloe-rich gel will help soften and soothe your skin post-shave, all the while balancing your complexion. While he might love this for his beard, the same TLC can be direct towards your body. Simply work in a generous lather, and voila!
Ingrown hairs are no joke, and this formula can work wonders for both you and him. Not only will it remove dead skin cells all the while fighting pesky bacteria, but it will help stop ingrown hairs from forming. This treatment is also infused with lavender and willowherb for an instant and lasting calming effect on the skin.
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Be our Galentine?
This Valentine’s Day could see a host of dinner dates – we get you Bumble users – or just a lovely one-on-one with your nearest and dearest. If you’re hoping to put your best face forward, you should definitely consider slathering on these must-have beauty buys.
All five of these complexion heroes will prep your skin, all the while promoting immediate and long-lasting results. We’re talking about revitalizing a dull winter-like appearance. Let’s make sure this date night be your best one yet.
Ready, set, glow.
This lightweight moisturizer will effortlessly melt into the skin, creating a dewy and smooth Valentine’s canvas. Made with aloe water, rosewater, white tea and rice extracts, this formulation will balance any skin type, no matter the season. Be sure to slather this on before any date night for a dewy complexion.
Just moisturizing your face won’t do – unless your skin is better than Halle Berry’s – so be sure to work in an alpha hydroxyl acid for immediate exfoliation. Gone are the days of harsh abrasives, and enter a world where we can remove dead skin cells with a simple serum. This mild solution will improve your skin’s radiance and clarity with infused Tasmanian Pepperberry and aloe vera.
This bestselling eye cream is packed with good-for-you ingredients that will help diminish dark circles, puffiness and fine lines. Nicknamed the “Photoshop for eyes” this laser-focused formulation will deliver a more radiant you thanks to resveratrol, grade seed polyphenols and viniferine. Make sure your peepers look perfect this Valentine’s day with this hard-working wonder.
This revitalizing jelly mask is packed with superfoods including ginger and turmeric. Once you slather on this vitamin C-rich formula, your skin will feel an instant burst of hydration. No need to worry about bringing your stressed skin on your date, because this FAB find will ensure your skin is calm, cool and clear.
After date night commences, your makeup can easily melt away thanks to this gentle yet effective jelly. We’re serious when we say that the dirt will dissolve and all traces of oil and impurities will wash down the drain. Prepare to see softer and brighter skin thanks to this creamy cleanser.
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Don’t let your hair fall into a state of disrepair this winter.
If your strands are sulking, it’s time to infuse them with healthy and happy ingredients to get them gorgeous once again. Bring your bounce back, infuse added shine and condition your locks with a lot of love.
Consider working in one or a few of these products a few times a week for optimal results. So, if you’re serious about your strands, give these five masks a minute of your time.
This intensive weekly treatment will help restore the life back into your locks. Give your mane some added nourishment with this 95% naturally-derived formulation. In as little as five minutes you will notice softer and shinier strands thanks to B vitamins, rosehip oil and collagen. This product will not only transform your tresses, but it will also ward off future damage.
Prickly pear is definitely a superfood that’s showing no signs of slowing. And this masks is brimming with added benefits, including the goodies packed inside the seed oil. From deep hydration to lasting results, this expensive yet effective product is a serious shower contender.
This luxe hair mask will help deliver a newfound level of hydration after first use. The formula is super-concentrated with good-for-you ingredients that will eliminate frizz, repair signs of damage and soften your strands. This product also boasts a fragrance reminiscent of a summer in the French Riviera, because why not?
Bumble and Bumble’s Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil definitely has a cult following, and for good reason. They’ve now infused those ingredients into their Pre Shampoo Masque for the masses. Not only is it highly concentrated with oils to hydrate hair when it’s at its worst, but they source their ingredients from exotic locations including Honduras and Brazil. Work this product while you’re in the shower for optimal levels of healthy-looking shine.
This strengthening hair mask will nourish your strands with their high-tech and raw ingredients. You can now make your mane even more manageable with added Macrobola seed oil, silk proteins from Japan and nut oils from Australia. After shampooing, apply the mask to your strands and comb through after 15-minutes.
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As the seasons change, so do our beauty regimes. We’re all about getting rid of the old and embracing the new. And one of our favourite superfoods is making its way into many of our coveted beauty buys, including haircare, cosmetics and even fragrances.
The wealth of benefits packed inside this hanging fruit are abundant and seriously amazing. Coconut oil can actually protect hair from damage, moisturize our skin and even double as a sunscreen. And while we’ve been chugging this water back for years – sign us up, electrolytes – we’re starting to really incorporate it into our beauty routine.
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Facial mists are here to stay, and this hydrating healer will quench your skin’s winter thirst upon contact. With rose water for brightening and coconut water for soothing, this mini mister is a total no-brainer.
This lightweight and oil-free facial cream will nourish your skin, all the while charging your complexion with amino acids, enzymes, antioxidants and more. It’s time to embrace supple and seriously dewy skin with this fresh formula.
This charcoal and coconut fusion will give your sad scalp the winter loving that it needs. Instantly detoxify, exfoliate and balance the health of your hair with this vitamin-rich formula. And the balancing act between the two main ingredients is seriously genius. The infused charcoal will draw impurities to the surface, while coconut oil will moisturize in an effort to banish flakes.
This bestselling beauty buy packed with meteorite powder, coconut oil, mango butter and avocado will deliver a powerful glow. Stay dewy, hydrated and healthy with this compact complexion cure that also happens to be vegan.
This cleansing and exfoliating soap bar will deliver maximum benefits without stripping skin of necessary oils. This soap is also enriched with Jojoba, shea butter, squalene and coconut oil for a lasting blast of healthy hydration.
Featured image: Instagram/ @koparibeauty
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