On scorching summer days, we naturally tend to pare down our beauty routines. (Anything to avoid the feeling of makeup melting off our face.) And now, as we're working from home, practicing social distancing, and wearing face masks (which present their own slew of skin concerns), we're even less inclined to apply a full face of product.
That's why we rounded up 15 editor-approved beauty essentials that will help you maximize your getting-ready routine with minimal effort (or makeup). From a glow-granting serum that will have you skipping the highlighter to a smart-technology hair tool that'll speed up your styling time, check out the need-to-know products you can scoop up at Shoppers Drug Mart, just ahead.
ADVERTISEMENT
Set your skin up for success on sticky summer days with this oil-free primer, which has a pore-blurring, soft-focus effect — with or without makeup.
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Hydrate Primer, $43.00 Buy
Soothe skin with this hydrating facial toner, infused with sweet almond extract and acacia honey for an instantly calming effect.
Lancôme Tonique Confort Facial Toner with Acacia Honey, $42.00 Buy
Thanks to face masks, there's been a renewed interest in eye products lately — particularly mascara. The lash-separating fanning brush on this volumizing option from Maybelline lends a doe-eyed look in just a few swipes.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Washable Mascara, $10.49 Buy
Powered by plant extracts, this innovative serum dispenses two formulas at once — one water-soluble and the other oil-soluble — to easily absorb into skin and noticeably improve radiance and elasticity.
Clarins Double Serum, $129.00 Buy
This clarifying treatment mask, which features six exfoliating acids and activated charcoal to unclog pores and draw out impurities, is perfect for clearing up "maskne."
GLAMGLOW Supermud® Clearing Treatment, $77.00 Buy
ADVERTISEMENT
Spot concealing is an easy way to achieve coverage while still allowing your skin to breathe, and this fluffy, doe-footed concealer ensures smooth application with a light, undetectable finish.
COVERGIRL Trublend Undercover Concealer, $11.49 Buy
How to feel fancy in five seconds flat: Spritz on this fruity, floral fragrance — which features an enticing mix of pear, jasmine, and cedarwood — and bask in its rich, rosy aroma.
Giorgio Armani Sì Passione Eau de Parfum, $122.00 Buy
This vegan, hemp-infused cleanser balances oily buildup while retaining moisture so your skin appears glowy, not greasy.
Pacifica Cosmic Hemp Balancing Face Wash, $14.99 Buy
This silky, skin-strengthening concentrate is like a protective shield for your skin, featuring fortifying iris root and a unique complex that defends against external aggressors.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate, $90.00 Buy
For the days you want a little extra veil of coverage, this CC cream with SPF 35 lends a breathable, second skin-like finish that won't slide off as soon as you step outside.
Marcelle C C Cream SPF35 CDA, $29.99 Buy
ADVERTISEMENT
This smart, at-home polish eliminates the most annoying part of the nail-painting process: the wait period. (It dries in just about a minute.)
Essie Nail Polish Expressie in Air Dry, $10.49 Buy
This colour-correcting wheel is the ultimate multitasker: green counters redness, lilac brightens dullness, brown sculpts and defines, yellow covers blue veins, and ivory softens dark spots.
Lise Watier Portfolio Professional Correctors 4-in-1, $36.00 Buy
This eye treatment is like eight hours of sleep in a jar: It revives tired eyes by brightening dark circles, providing hydration, and protecting against free radical damage.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Complex, $82.00 Buy
The flexing plates on this cordless straightener shape around your hair as you use it, neatly gathering strands with each pass to significantly speed up your styling time.
Dyson Corrale™ straightener, $649.99 Buy
ADVERTISEMENT
Load more...