There is always one shade in your palette you use up faster than the others. Smashbox has identified that, doubled it, added two complementary hues and packaged it all in a shape that doesn’t take up your entire purse. Smashbox Photo Edit Eyeshadow Trio in Showmance ($26), at sephora.ca.

Finding the right shade of nude nail polish is always a struggle (so many undertones to consider). Luckily, CND has added four new hues to its lineup. This is our favourite of the bunch. CND Vinylux Weekly Polish in Unmasked ($12.50), at cnd.com.

We call this our “If I wear it, summer will come” shade. Apply one coat for a sheer wash of colour and then layer for more depth. Clove + Hallow Lip Crème Lipstick in Flaming Coral ($25), at cloveandhallow.com.

Dior Forever Undercover 24H Full Coverage Foundation is the most pigmented foundation the brand has ever released. To maximize coverage, pat onto blemishes before smoothing out over skin. Dior Forever Undercover 24H Full Coverage Foundation ($64), at dior.com.

“I couldn’t understand why [makeup brushes] were the ugly child of the family,” says makeup artist Matthew Waitesmith, so he founded Artis, a luxe brush line designed to be ergonomic for personal use, high performing and decidedly gorgeous to look at. Artis Fluenta 5 Brush Set ($305; Oval 6 brush pictured), at holtrenfrew.com.

Don’t be put off by the cushion-tip applicator of this lipstick from Dutch makeup artist Ellis Faas. It’s as simple to apply as any angular tube, and it’s as comfortable as it looks. Ellis Faas Hot Lips Lipstick ($47.25), at ellisfaas.com.