After a whole season of lounging by the pool, spending time outdoors (both in the country and in the city!), and enjoying the school break or regular activities, the start of the school year marks a time of renewal, but also of resuming a more structured (and often busier) schedule. How can we look and feel our best without spending hours getting ready every morning? We’re reviewing our beauty routine and making sure the products it contains are carefully chosen to save us time thanks to their versatility or effectiveness.
What are the must-haves for back to school?
We prioritize products that help fade signs of fatigue and give us a healthy glow, but also those that allow us to enhance our features or style our hair with ease thanks to an innovation in their formula or practical format. If we’ve neglected our skincare routine a little during the warm season, we make sure to include treatments that will strengthen our moisture barrier and sun protection with a sublime texture and finish. When it comes to makeup , we turn to a few must-haves that will elevate our look and make us feel more confident in just a few minutes, like a product that defines our eyebrows with a few strokes of the applicator or adds color to our cheekbones and pout .
CABANACLEAR WATER GEL-SERUM LOTION SPF 50+, NAKED SUNDAYS
We may be a little less concerned about white streaks at the beach in the summer, but once fall rolls around, we need a completely transparent sunscreen that layers well under makeup. From Naked Sundays, an Australian brand that just arrived in Canada, this 100% invisible sunscreen lotion with a serum texture is now an absolute must-have for daily sun protection. We couldn’t live without it!
CHARLOTTE TILBURY BEAUTIFUL SKIN ISLAND GLOW CREAMY LIP & BLUSH INK
A lightweight, buildable formula, gorgeous shades, and a chic compact with a mirror for easy touch-ups throughout the day: we love this versatile product that adds a healthy dose of color and radiance to our complexion. What’s more, it can be used on both lips and cheekbones.
BARRIER+ SKINFIX SKIN BARRIER RESTORING GEL CREAM
After spending the summer playing outside, our skin’s moisture barrier could definitely use a little boost. Luckily, this lightweight, smooth-on gel cream features a formula specifically designed to soothe skin, restore its natural lipids, and provide long-lasting hydration.
FENTY SKIN PLUSH PUDDIN’ INTENSIVE LIP REPAIR MASK
This deliciously creamy lip mask is ideal for applying before bed, first thing in the morning, or in the middle of the day. You’ll never tire of its nourishing and hydrating effect, its hygienic packaging, and its irresistible scent. You’ll definitely want to try the original vanilla version or the latest Barbados cherry version.
KUSH HIGH ROLL TINTED EYEBROW GEL, MILK MAKEUP
A tube formula that adds definition and volume to our arches with ease and is water and sweat resistant? This Milk Makeup innovation significantly reduces the time needed to apply our eyebrows, saving us precious minutes each morning before leaving the house.