8 Drugstore Beauty Products That’ll Make You Want to Play With Makeup Again
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021Just because you're stuck at home doesn't mean you can't be glam.
Experiment with makeup
The first rule of makeup is there are no rules: Wear what you love, just for you and just for fun.
And this winter, we could all use a bit more fun. Experimenting with a pop of colour and shine (or a whole new look) may be the easiest cold-weather mood booster, and it’s right at your fingertips. These products are a great way to start playing with makeup again.
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NYX Sweet Cheeks Soft Cheek Tint in Showgirl
Make a cheeky statement with this saturated berry blush—a little goes a long way.
$12, jeancoutu.com.
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Physicians Formula Rosé All Day Petal Glow in Shimmering Rose
Consider this pearlescent powder a spotlight for your cheekbones.
$22, londondrugs.com.
Maybelline Lifter Gloss in Stone
Find a gloss in your perfect MLBB (that’s beauty-speak for “my lips but better”) shade. This one packs hyaluronic acid for extra hydration.
$11, londondrugs.com.
Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine Lipstick in Glassy Pink
Get juicy colour that’s easy to wear with this melty, balm-meets-lipstick finish.
$11, walmart.ca.
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L’Oréal Air Volume Mega Mascara
Layer on volume with this whipped mascara, designed to be featherlight on your lashes.
$14, walmart.ca.
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Sally Hansen Good. Kind. Pure Vegan Nail Colour
Go classic or get fanciful with your nail colour—polishes come in a particularly wide and whimsical variety.
$11, shoppersdrugmart.ca.
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Annabelle Free Spirit Liquid Eyeliner
Make a graphic cat’s eye even bolder with an unexpectedly bright matte liner.
$10, annabelle.com.
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E.L.F. Bite Size Eyeshadow Mini Palette
Wear a simple wash of one shadow, or blend as many as you like; this compact (and super affordable) kit is pretty foolproof.
$4, walmart.ca.
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