As a SDM Beauty Specialist (Canadian drugstore/Ulta equivalent) these are my top beauty recommendations!
Sections
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Skincare
Fragrances
Makeup: Face
Makeup: Eyes/Brows
Makeup: Lips
Skincare
this is a super great cleanser for any skin type! its hydrating and gently cleanses the skin
Vichy Purete Thermale Fresh Cleansing Gel
i love this toner, its so lightweight and hydrating
BYOMA - Hydrating Milky Toner
the perfect lightweight spf for everyday use
La Roche-Posay - Anthelios Mineral Ultra-Light Face Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50
i love this cleanser as well, its perfect for combination to oily skin!
La Roche-Posay - Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cream Cleanser
such a budget friendly cleanser, really great for sensitive skin
Cetaphil - Daily Facial Cleanser
taking your makeup off at the end of the day is super important for your skin, and this micellar water from Bioderma is one of the best products for that!
Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
this is my holy grail when it comes to acne treatment!
Effaclar Duo Plus Global Acne Treatment
this moisturizer is incredibly rich and would be great for someone with dry skin. i love the way it feels on the skin but don’t use it as an everyday moisturizer as i have combination skin
Embryolisse Moisturizer (Lait-Crème Concentré)
Fragrances
I absolutely ADORE this fragrance! It’s my current everyday perfume and I get SO many compliments on it! its a delicious combination of cherry, coffee, and vanilla
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum Over Red
One of my top unisex fragrances! personally i love it as a mens fragrance, but women can rock it too
TOM FORD Black Orchid Eau de Parfum Fragrance
this fragrance just smells expensive and i swear it lasts FOREVER
Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier Divine Eau de Parfum
this is the most IT girl perfume out there
Burberry Goddess
this one smells SO good! my boyfriend wears this sometimes and i swear i can’t keep my hands off him
1 Million Elixir - Paco Rabanne
one thing about me, i love a good cherry scented perfume - and this is one of my favourites
TOM FORD Lost Cherry
i love this for spring/summer, its fruity and fresh and almost smells like wild strawberries to me
Oscar de la Renta: New York EDP
Makeup: Face
honestly one of the best foundation sticks i have ever tried! its so creamy and blendable
LYS Beauty Triple Fix Blurring and Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation Stick
hands down the BEST primer for oily (or combination) skin! ive re-bought this one countless times thats how much i love it!
Smashbox Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Foundation Primer
perfect for a glowy base
Maybelline - 220 Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C
if you need your base to stay, ELF powergrip is gonna be your best friend. i love the pink one (with niacinamide)
ELF - Power Grip Primer
so so gorgeous
Stila - Highlighter
this liquid bronzer blends incredibly well and always looks great. plus its super affordable!
ELF - Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour
i wholeheartedly believe that this is the best longwear drugstore setting spray out there. its seriously hair spray for your face. i would say it is very comparable to the one size setting spray
L'Oréal - Infallible Setting Mist Spray
Makeup: Eyes/Brows
this is my current favourite volumizing mascara!
Benefit - Fan Fest Mascara
lash clusters are a great way to add length and volume, and they’re so easy! these are the ones that i use most often
Ardell Lash Clusters
i love these eyeshadows from Milani, specifically the neutrals palette because it is so good for everyday
Milani Gilded Eyeshadow Palettes
these palletes from NYX are really good if you want more of a variety of colour
NYX Ultimate Shadow Palette
i originally got this as a sample and didn’t expect to love it but its a great product!
r.e.m beauty Brow Gel
this brow gel is so good for getting a clean shaped brow that WONT move all day
NYX - The Brow Glue Instant Brow Styler
i find myself reaching for this fairly often. it helps darken and fluff up my brows
Maybelline - Superfluff Volumizing Brow Mousse Gel
Makeup: Lips
these seriously smell so gooddd, and they have the perfect amount of tint
ELF - Glow Reviver Melting and Tinted Lip Balm
i love these lip liners because of how creamy and blendable they are! if you have the chance i would definitely recommend trying them out!
Lise Watier - Lip Liners
i loveee this lip oil, i have about 3 different shades and they’re all so pretty
ELF - Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil
this lip liner is so good. its super matte and will last all day even after eating
