“These blushes are gorgeous. Baby Doll is a soft pink colour that’s perfect for pale folks. I love a very blushed look, so I pile it on the apples and the tip of my nose for that “English Rose” vibe. They’re affordable too—around $13—so of course, I have three of them. I use them every single day, including the shade Soft Taupe on my eyes (it might not be recommended for that usage, but I like to live dangerously).”

Price: $13

“Good brow days make me feel like I can conquer anything and Patrick Ta’s Major Brow Shaping Wax makes me have more good brow days regularly. It keeps everything in place and can either tame my brows on days that I want a subtler glam or it can make them the fluffiest brows ever. I usually follow up with a little pencil or shadow for additional shaping.”

Price: $29

“Now I won’t lie—I’ve become a bit of a lip-plumping gloss fiend. If that effect is in the description, I get an overwhelming desire to give it a go. This one from Makeup by Mario delivers the best hydration-and-colour-payoff combo. The plumping sensation is not overly aggressive and it has the most beautiful shine. My favourite way to wear this is to apply a brown lip liner with this pretty pinky shade in the centre.”

Price: $29

“I don’t think I could ever do my makeup without blush—it just doesn’t feel right! This Rose Inc. cream blush has been a newer favourite of mine but it’s been in heavy rotation since I got it. It looks like a rich red in the pan but when applied comes off as a more cherry pink tone. I love to take it up my cheekbones and on the bridge of my nose for that healthy glow.”

Price: $40

“I have been on a long journey to find the perfect mascara. This one was recommended to me by a makeup artist. I love it because it does a great job at separating my lashes, making them look longer and doesn’t leave them looking chunky at all. If you like a natural look, this is one of the best.”

Price: $38

“I fell in love with this liner last fall when I was looking for a perfect brown shade that would match with my darker pink lip shade. I love this one because I can wear it on its own without lipstick. Just outline the lip and I’m ready to go.”

Price: $30

“I used to be a full coverage kind of girl, but the pandemic changed that. I love that this Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer offers minimal coverage—it’s just enough. Plus, you really don’t need much, so the bottle lasts forever.”

Price: $59

“I’m kind of on the oilier side, so it’s very important that this Fenty blotting powder is in my bag at all times. I love that it’s pressed too, which makes it easy to use on the go.”

Price: $42

“A smokey cat eye is my staple evening look, so I have been around the block when it comes to black pencil liners. This Pat McGrath eye pencil goes on so smooth and is easy to smudge around the lid and waterline. There is nothing worse than having to harshly blend out a rigid liner, so I really love how effortlessly this product blends.”

Price: $37

“My best-kept beauty secret is using Göt2b hair gel for my eyebrows. I discovered this a couple years ago when I ran out of my brow gel and was desperate for a last-minute substitute. All I had lying around was my boyfriend’s hair gel so I used it with an eyelash brush and now it’s the only way I do my brows. It gives a laminated look and holds all day long unlike most brow gels I’ve used.”

Price: $9

“This is a drugstore staple for me—one of those products I grab for every day. Sometimes I use it as contour and other times to add a sun-kissed look all over my face. I’m not usually crazy about fragrance in makeup products but the smell of this stuff is undeniably delicious.”

Price: $24

“I’ve attempted so many different methods to achieve faux freckles and Freck has created a very easy to mistake-proof product. I was a little hesitant to buy it because of the price point for such a small amount of product, but it’s been lasting me a long time. It’s absolutely worth it!”

Price: $37

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