Editor’s Picks:
October
Our top 6 beauty products we can’t get enough of this month.
Portrait photo: Colin Gaudet, 21MGMT.ca
Sweater weather is here and we’re leaning into all things cozy! This month’s beauty crushes include a rich, coffee-hued mani that’s giving fall vibes, a lip-blurring wonder with skincare cred, a curl-loving Canadian curl concoction and an eye cream that’s ready to pep up tired peepers. Plus, a one-and-done shadow stick that makes getting glam a cinch and a budget-friendly brow gel that tames unruly hair in a flash.
Because a little beauty fall pick-me-up makes saying goodbye to summer a little easier.
This rich coffee hue
satisfies my yearning for a seasonally appropriate dark mani, while feeling like a modern alt to classic red or burgundy. Historically, I have not been the biggest fan of brown. It always felt anbit meh and other neutrals, like black, grey or navy, were more apt to get my attention. But I’m fully on board with this polish shade called Ganache. The shine factor is also noteworthy. And I also appreciate that the teensy bottle, a steal at $10, is designed to limit my chances of ending up with a half-bottle of sad, clumping polish that goes totally goes to waste.
amongst the vast sea of glosses,
oils and glazes, this balm is leading the matte lip charge. After one swipe, I knew this tinted balm-lipstick hybrid was going to be an instant fave for so! many! reasons! It’s pigmented but buildable, the formula is so moussey and comfortable to wear (non-drying!) and you can blur it out with your finger so easily (which is my favourite way to wear any lip). Not to mention it’s packed with hydrating ingredients and comes in a weighty glass tube. The shades ‘On My Terms’ and Power Suit are my top picks but all the hues are stunning.
While I still love purple shampoo,
sometimes I need a bigger helping hand to keep my blonde looking fresh. This leave-in violet spray has become a crucial post-shower step to keep my brassiness at bay. I mist it through damp strands and watch it immediately add a cooling tint to any yellow hair. It also leaves my strands feeling incredibly soft with its hydrating formula that’s rich in squalane, argan and moringa oils. I feel like this is a no brainer add-on for any blondes who want an instant icy kick.
i’m deeply obsessed with eye creams.
Because my under-eyes are perpetually dry, I’m always looking for my next favourite eye potion that will hydrate and smooth that delicate skin. Jouviance’s new vitamin C, caffeine and peptide-infused formula hits the spot with its hydrating yet lightweight texture. It also contains light-reflecting pigments that give tired eyes an instant brightness and the pièce de résistance? The roll-on applicator has three minisule roller balls that help to gently massage and de-puff dark circles.
My fave spf list just got a little longer
This aptly-named K-Beauty fluid is so light and silky that it barely even feels like you’re wearing sunscreen. It sinks in quickly with zero white cast and has a natural, slightly dewy finish that looks really lovely under makeup. Containing Jeju yuzu and manuka honey, it provides an added kick of antioxidant protection and hydration. I’ve even layered this cream over top of makeup when I needed a protection top up and it was a dream to pat on without disturbing anything underneath.
my eyebrow hair needs help.
’m cursed with long, unruly brow hairs that need constant supervision. Finding a gel that can keep these rogue strands in place is a challenge. Until I met this new strong hold glue. A clear formula that layers well with other pens and pencils, this brow mascara is the real deal. I love that it has a spoolie, wide-tooth comb and brush all in one and that the glue itself holds all hairs in place for hours on end. And with a $6 price tag?! What’s not to love.
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