The Top Drugstore Beauty Tools To Streamline Your Makeup Routine
You can have all the latest and greatest makeup and skincare launches but without the beauty tools they won’t do much. From sponges that make blending your foundation a breeze to professional-quality makeup brushes, these gadgets deliver maximum results for less money. (Check out more of our picks for the best drugstore body products, hair products, drugstore bargains, skincare, sunscreens, makeup, and the best-ever drugstore beauty products.)
Real Techniques
Everyday Essentials Brush Set, $36, amazon.ca
“I love these brushes and I recommend them to everyone. They’re economical, easy to take care of and really deliver in terms of application.” —Sheri Stroh, makeup and hair artist
Ecotools
Brow Shaping Duo, $8, londondrugs.com
“I spent years growing out my overplucked eyebrows. These keep my (finally) fuller set looking polished, not bushy.” —Alexandra Ward, editor
Stylize
Smooth & Shine Boar Collection Brush, $27, shoppersdrugmart.ca
“This brush is essential for smooth high and low ponytails, and ear tucks. The bristles are tightly
packed and won’t cause any bumps or separation.” —Anna Giannini, senior hairstylist and educator, L’Oréal Professionnel
Shiseido
Facial Cotton, $11, shoppersdrugmart.ca
“Each square has a soft, dense, plush quality that doesn’t pill, shed or pull on delicate skin, like eyelids. Yes, they’re pricier than other cotton pads, but they’re worth it.” —Aimee Nishitoba, associate art director, Chatelaine and
Today’s Parent
InfinitiPRO by Conair
Compact Pro Ceramic Styler, $40, amazon.ca
“This tool is ideal for smoothing out any hairline frizz that can happen in humid weather. It’s compact
enough to toss in your gym bag and a necessary tool for women with bangs.” —Anna Giannini, senior
hairstylist and educator, L’Oréal Professionnel
Real Techniques
Miracle Complexion Sponge, $16, walmart.ca
“I go through sponges quickly, so I need to keep my costs down. This one works like a charm. It’s so soft and doesn’t leave texture on the skin!” —Kelseyanna Fitzpatrick, Nobasura makeup artist
Quo Professional
Angled Eyeliner Brush, $20, shoppersdrugmart.ca
“I love the bend in this brush—it allows for precise application when doing creative eyeliner details.” —Brittany Sinclair, makeup and hair artist
Pixi by Petra
Full Cover Foundation Brush, $20, shoppersdrugmart.ca
“This brush’s dense, silky bristles help me get a super even, natural-looking application with full coverage foundation.” —Tara MacInnis, style writer
Tweezerman
Classic Eye Lash Curler, $20, shoppersdrugmart.ca
“I can’t live without a lash curler, and this handy tool gets the job done in just a few pumps. It works with all different eye shapes to create a soft, natural curl.” —Emily MacCulloch, contributing style editor, Chatelaine
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