Skincare
9 Beauty Must-Haves to Ensure You’re Holiday Party Ready
From eye patches to makeup and hair tools, these beauty essentials will keep you looking chic (and festive) throughout the season.
Do you have a special holiday evening planned with family or friends? Before you head out, treat yourself to an elaborate skincare ritual that focuses on brightening and hydration to get your skin glowing. On the makeup front, applying a primer before your foundation will help your look last throughout the evening. When it comes to eyes and lips, opt for a beauty look that reflects your personality—whether it’s a jewel-toned smokey eye, colourful eyeliner, glitter all over, or a bright red lip. Go ahead: unleash your creativity! Here are nine beauty products to pamper yourself this holiday season.
Normaderm Phytosolution Acne Spot Treatment, Vichy
Vichy’s award-winning overnight acne spot treatment is fragrance-free and gentle on your skin. Keep thse pesky blemishes at bay this holiday season!
$28.95
Dermo-Lift Corrective Eye Patch, Karine Joncas
If your eyes look tired and you’re in need of a quick fix, look no further than these express hydrating eye patches. They feel nice and cool on your skin and help reduce puffiness, signs of fatigue and dark circles in 15 minutes flat. You’ll always want to have an extra pair stashed!
$4
Nanoblur Instant Skin Perfector, Indeed Labs
To create a smooth canvas for your tinted moisturizer or foundation, try applying this skin-perfecting formula which blurs out the appearance of fine lines and pores in a snap. The result: flawless-looking skin that feels super silky to the touch.
$20
Ash K Holm Eyeshadow Palette, Buxom
We love this 12-shadow palette for its ideal balance of colourful and nude shades in various finishes, which come together to create an infinite number of eye makeup looks. Even better, the eyeshadows can be used wet or dry and deliver gorgeous colour payoff.
$51
More Than Glow Highlighter, Catrice
Highlighter is one of our go-to makeup products on the daily, but it becomes an absolute essential during the holiday season. This shimmery powder from German brand Catrice is buildable, enabling you to create looks that range from subtly glowy to intensely metallic.
$8
Kush High Volumizing Mascara, Milk Makeup
No makeup look would be complete without a layer (or two) of mascara to give your lashes additional volume and definition. This one even helps condition your fringe thanks to the cannabis seed oil in its formula, while heart-shaped fibers add fullness for a total glam effect.
$33
SteamPod 3.0, L’Oréal Professionnel
This singular hair styler combines the features of a traditional hair iron with steam to help you straighten your mane or create romantic waves, all while minimizing damage to your strands. It’s easy to use, helping you perfect your holiday style in no time.
$350
Très Set Structure Spray, Oribe
This mist-to-mousse hairspray is the best product when it comes to wanting your do or blowout to last through an evening of festivities. It helps structure your style, while providing flexible hold and heat protection, too.
$57
Mineralist Lasting Eyeliner, bareMinerals
Available in a variety of shades that range from onyx to garnet, this pigmented, waterproof eyeliner with a retractable tip goes on like a charm, gliding effortlessly on the skin. And once applied, it stays put until you decide to remove your makeup at the end of the evening!
$23
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