There's nothing like saving a buck or two when it comes to beauty products, but it's especially handy to penny-pinch during the holidays when budgets are spread thin. From new long-wearing liquid lipsticks to an ultra-relaxing aromatherapy bath, here are 13 of the best new drugstore beauty products to check out now.
This blendable cream blush stick gives you the right amount of pick-me-up colour while also being waterproof and sweat-proof.
Perfect Cream Blush in Subtle Coral, $10, annabelle.com
If you’re looking for a moisturizer that won’t irritate your sensitive skin, this 2-in-1 is it. With a lightweight gel texture and containing hydrating natural almond oil and soothing calendula extract, this cream will quench parched skin.
Moisturizing Primer for Dry to Sensitive Skin, $13, well.ca
This innovative two-step mascara delivers a false-lash look with one side of the tube housing a primer, and the other lengthening fibres. After just one application your lashes look thick, full and lush.
Voluminous X-Fiber Mascara, $12, walmart.ca
Containing plant-derived moisturizers, vitamins, and antioxidants like organic chamomile, ylang ylang and jasmine, this ultra-soothing foam bath is the perfect way to reduce stress and unwind after a hectic day.
Aromatherapy Foam Bath in Lavender Vanilla, $10, well.ca
With a soft-brush tip and a brightening formula that’s both pigmented and lightweight, this concealer hides blemishes and expertly covers under-eye circles, leaving skin flawless and illuminated.
Vitalist Healthy Concealer, $15, available at Shoppers Drug Mart locations
Take your go-to whitestrips a step further with this easy-to-use device. Containing blue-light teeth-whitening technology, these strips allow you to get a professional-level experience in the comfort of your home. Each package contains 20 whitestrips and one blue-light device that works for 10 treatments.
3D Whitestrips with Light, $120, walmart.ca
Add this hand and cuticle scrub to your at-home mani routine for smooth, hydrated hands.
Honey Care Smoothing Nail & Cuticle Scrub, $5, essencemakeup.ca
With notes of white tea, lily of the valley and plum, this floral woody scent dries down to a musky finish.
Indi Eau de Parfum, $38 for 30 ml, beautyBOUTIQUE.ca
This lipstick comes in 14 bold shades and the velvet matte formula is kiss-proof and waterproof, promising to go the distance with no touch-ups necessary.
Stay Matte Liquid Lip Colour in Pink Blink, $8, walmart.ca
A healing, moisturizing lip balm is a must to get you through the winter months. Vaseline now offers cute customized tins of their best-selling Lip Therapy, so you can treat a loved one (or yourself) to a bespoke balm.
Personalized Original Vaseline Lip Therapy Tin, $7, personalizedvaselineliptin.ca (available until January 31)
A twist on traditional masks, this foil sheet mask is soaked with hyaluronic acid, collagen and vitamins C and E, so skin is left plump, smooth and radiant.
Youth Foil Mask, $12, beautyBOUTIQUE.ca
This super smooth long-wearing liner delivers saturated colour without pulling or dragging on the skin.
Perfect Pout Gel Lip Liner in Red the Scene, $10, walmart.ca
Cold sores can be a common occurence in winter, but this non-perscription drug-free lip ointment helps reduce the frequency of pesky outbreaks.
Cold Sore Prevention Remedy, $27, amazon.ca
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