Beauty

10 Beauty Products We’re Coveting For December

A multi-tasking face wash, a statement fragrance, a lightweight sheet mask, an iconic eye palette and a mineral-rich healing concentrate make for our December beauty regimen.

by : Lesa Hannah and Melissa Perdigao- Dec 2nd, 2020

Be Kind Aloe + Oat Milk Ultra Soothing Shampoo, Briogeo Be Gentle

Briogeo Be Gentle, Be Kind Aloe + Oat Milk Ultra Soothing Shampoo boasts a gentle formula and relies on antimicrobial green tea and aloe vera alongside omega-6-rich oat milk—the alternative milk du jour—to cleanse and protect the hair and scalp.

$36. sephora.ca

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Acid Solution, Omorovicza

Omorovicza Acid Solution blends its signature mineral-rich healing concentrate with a cocktail of acids: salicylic acid to target blemishes, polyglucuronic acid to boost hydration and a trio of skin-resurfacing alpha-hydroxy acids — lactic, glycolic and citric — to improve the condition of skin on all fronts.

$150. sephora.ca

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Almond Brow Pencil, Ere Perez

Complete with a functional grooming-brush cap, Ere Perez Almond Brow Pencil is available in a singular ashy-brown shade that manages to complement all hair colours with subtle definition, while its base of sweet almond oil allows for soft application.

$21. ereperez.com

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Luxe Lip Balm, Pat McGrath

Part of esteemed makeup artist Pat McGrath’s holiday 2020 offerings, Pat McGrath Labs Lust: Luxe Lip Balm is encased in a glamorous gilded pot and will leave your lips exceptionally supple.

$33. patmcgrath.com

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Soleil Neige Eye Quad, Tom Ford

Consisting of three slick metallic tones and a delicate icy-white shade, Tom Ford Soleil Neige Eye Quad adds dimension and luminosity to smoky-eye looks.

$115. tomford.com

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Le Temps des Rêves Eau de Toilette Spray, Goutal Paris

Goutal Paris Le Temps des Rêves Eau de Toilette Spray is a love letter to the picturesque town of Grasse—also known as the world’s epicentre of fragrance—created by perfumers and Grasse natives Mathieu Nardin and Julie Massé. To capture the nostalgic charac- ter of the coastal city, the scent is strongly reminiscent of bitter orange, as the creators wanted to evoke the feeling of sitting under local trees.

$170 for 100 mL. goutalparis.com

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Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm

Why Ceramide-rich oat-kernel oil softens and strengthens the skin barrier, while 1 percent colloidal oatmeal prevents redness and irritation in sensitive skin.

$13. sephora.com

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Ambrette de Noir Collection Eau de Parfum Spray, Aerin

This musky scent opens up with a burst of florals—rose, freesia and white flowers—along with a hint of incense and leaves behind an inviting trail of sweet vanilla and warm cedar that notably stands up to biting winters.

$285 for 50 mL. holtrenfrew.com

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Aveda Botanical Repair Intensive Strengthening Masque: Rich

Sacha inchi, avocado, green tea and a fatty-acid complex work to smooth strands and protect the hair cuticle, while a plant-derived molecule—six years in the making—repairs bonds under the surface to fortify hair beyond what the eye can see.

$59. aveda.com

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Invisible Touch Liquid Foundation, Kjaer Weis

Available in 24 shades and encased in recyclable packaging, this serum-like foundation from sustainable-beauty pioneer Kjaer Weis includes hyaluronic acid and rose- hip-seed oil to brighten and hydrate skin.

$65. kjaerweis.com

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