Editor’s Picks:
december

Our top 6 beauty products we can’t get enough of this month.
Portrait photo: Colin Gaudet, 21MGMT.ca

Well, the home stretch of 2025 is upon us and for so many reasons we’re more than ready to flip the calendar and start anew! We’ve been through, and we know you have, too! But, before we ring in the new year, we plan to ring out every drop of joy we can from the days ahead and these beauty delights are going to carry us through.

From a stunning eyeshadow palette to the best in bath time essentials, to nourishing skincare and a strengthening boost for winter weary strands, here are 6 finds we’re counting on to bring up the jolly and bright vibes this month. Each is a brilliant gift idea for your nearest and dearest, and every pick makes for an ideal treat yo’self moment – because we’re pretty darn sure you deserve something extra special, too.
Happy holidays, friends!

Have you ever seen a more gorgeous palette?

I have really fallen off wearing eyeshadow the last few years but this beautiful little baby could tempt me back into mixing and blending different colours. While each of the 14 shades are so varied and adventurous, the textures—specifically those iridescent ones—are what has me most intrigued. Maybe next year is my time to explore my inner glam girlie?

I have big hibernat-
ion plans this holiday

and winter season, and I’ll be spending a significant chunk of that time soaking in the most luxurious bath I can create. This set from a Canadian beauty line is all I need to achieve the nourishing soak of my dreams. It includes 3 different silky powders of magnesium-rich blends with ingredients such as Japanese hinoki cypress, sage and eucalyptus that tend to sore muscles and tension while promoting next-level ahhhh.

Sahajan is a beloved Canadian beauty staple

and recently the brand underwent a redesign which includes fancy new packaging. I have been a longtime fan of their Cleansing Oil and this trifecta has everything needed for a brighter, more even toned 2026. The Balance Toner is rich in glycerin, natural extracts and salicylic acid providing both hydration and light exfoliation while the Face Serum uses centella asiatica and aloe to soothe away winter dryness.

For starters this set is all around adorable

but the real thrill is that it features a tool that has delivered the most flawless finish to my complexion coverage of the year! The Quo Rubycell puff, the larger contoured sponge at left, is made of a pillowy ultra-smooth material that blends skin tints, concealer and full coverage foundation like nobody’s business, leaving an airbrushed effect on my face that wows every dang time. An ideal gift for the beauty lover in your life, and at that price you can treat yourself guilt-free, too!

I fell hard for Crown Affair’s Dry Shampoo

earlier this year, and my love for it still burns strong. This cutie pie set has everything anyone needs for a great hair day including a full sized Dry Shampoo, a mini of their Leave-In Conditioner and a silk scrunchie. If I had an unlimited budget, I would gift this trio to all my girlfriends to spread some good hair and holiday cheer. I still feel so swank every time I use that pocket-sized kabuki brush to sop up excess oil.

Starring a warm tawny rosy shade

called Worth (love that!),

this trio features a full size matte cream blush, a mini tinted lip oil and a mini liquid blush in a universally flattering hue. Overall I’m betting that ANYONE would be thrilled to receive this because the colour and formulas would work seamlessly in any makeup routine, perking up every complexion with a totally natural effect. But I do specifically have my eye on that teeny tiny blush that fits perfectly into a carry-on makeup bag scenario, which is a savvy traveller’s tip that I 100% stole from Emily!