Breakfast Television Toronto The Trending Beauty Products That Celebrities Actually Use!

Airdate: May 6 2026

The Trending Beauty Products That Celebrities Actually Use! 

Product: Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask

Celeb who loves it: Selena Gomez 

Why she loves it: These trending sheet masks from Korea are a huge hit with celebs, because they’re designed to give you glass skin. It’s a gel mask stacked with Salmon DNA serum - also known as PDRN Pink Collagen. The main difference with this mask is that you can sleep with it on and wear it overnight. You could also wear it in the daytime. Simply apply  your toner or serum, apply the mask and leave it on for 3-4 hours or until it becomes transparent. I love how affordable this one is! 

Product: Smashbox Be Legendary Line & Prime Lip Pencil in Shade True Red with MAC Locked Kiss 24H Lipstick in the shade Ruby True.

Celeb who loves it: Taylor Swift 

Why she loves it: Taylor Swift’s lipstick combo was finally revealed in the Taylor Swift: The End of an Era docuseries on Disney Plus. Taylor relied on this signature red lipstick combination to stay put for her eras tour show - she put the lipliner all over her lips and then swiped the long-wear lipstick on top. I loved how in the documentary you could even see as she was applying it that the lip pencil was worn right down to the nub! Taylor is just like us - likes to use her faves right until the end!  

Product: Current Body LED Light Therapy Mask 

Celeb who loves it:  Kim Kardashian  

Why she loves it: These trending LED face masks are incredible for collagen building and smoothing fine lines and improving skin texture and tone. All you need is to sit back and relax for 10 minutes. It’s an investment piece so you want to be dedicated to using it to get the most benefit! I feel like nearly every celeb incorporates a version of an LED mask into their routine.

Product: Makeup By Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette 

Celeb who loves it: Lili Reinhart

Why she loves it:  Lili actually recently shared with me on my podcast that she loves this eyeshadow palette. The reason being that she has very sensitive eyes and she can’t tolerate any sparkles or shimmer. These eyeshadow shades are curated by makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic and they’re all soft matte hues - no shimmer - that blend smoothly and beautifully.

Product: Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream 

Celeb who loves it:  Victoria Beckham is on record as loving this, and many more.

Why she loves it: There are certain products that are just iconic and never go out of style that are beloved by celebs. And one of those is Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream. Victoria Beckham says she swears by it  - even though she has her own beauty line. It’s beloved because it is a multi-purpose salve that you can use on your face, body and it’s genius to soften cracked heels or as a quick fix for ragged cuticles.  

Breakfast Television Toronto - How to Decode Your Beauty Labels

Airdate: May 21 2026
The average woman owns 40+ beauty products, but keeping on top of what we own and when we started using it – that's a whole different story! And while using expired makeup can seem harmless it can actually mean breakouts, skin rashes, or just a product that's lost its efficacy. Here’s your guide to keeping your beauty musts as safe as possible! 

Code 1: THE LITTLE JAR symbol: aka "PAO = Period After Opening" 

• What it means: The “Period After Opening” symbol indicates a number + M = months the product stays good after you break the seal.

• Common ones: 6M (mascara, liquid liner), 12M (foundation, lipstick), 24M (powders, eyeshadow).

• Why it matters: Preservatives break down once air hits it. A 24M foundation opened you’ve been hanging on to since 2016? Toss it.

• tip: Eye products are the strictest — any change in smell, texture, or color = done, regardless of the number.

• Expert Hack: Write the opening date in a Sharpie on the bottom of your product, or snap a photo of it on your camera roll so you can refer back and know you opened it.

Code 2: The Mobius Loop.

• What it means: You can recycle some, or all, of the packaging. 

• The chasing-arrows triangle with a resin number (1, 2, 5 = usually yes; 7 = usually no)

• Expert tip: Explore  brand-specific take-back programs like TerraCycle, MAC’s Back-to-MAC, Kiehl's.

Code 3 — The Best Before Date Stamp.

• What it means: BBE “Best Before End” date — the product has a shelf life under 30 months even unopened. Look for a date next to it. 

• Expert tip: Often this date stamp appears only on the exterior packaging or box, not on the actual product itself so be sure to use your sharpie and write on the product when you started using it, or again create a “Beauty products” photos folder in your phone, and snap a photo of the product. That way, you’ll have a record of when you started using it. 

Code 4: Leaping bunny certified logo
For those that want to shop consciously, this symbol indicates that the product is cruelty free according to LeapingBunny.org. 

Expert tip: There are other governing bodies out there but in my research, Leaping Bunny is the most thorough. 

Code 5: Seal of Acceptance from the Canadian Dermatology Association.

What it means: With this seal of approval from the Canadian Dermatology Association, you can have peace of mind that your SPF is vetted, and it is living up to the claims on the label.  

This seal is a useful one to be on the lookout for, especially as warmer weather is upon us and you’re shopping for sunscreen.

Holiday 2023: The Most Sought-After Gifts This Holiday, According to a Beauty Editor

NYX Cosmetics Pull to Sleigh $89.97 Cad. Sold in-store and online at Walmart Canada

• The most viral holiday gift of the season has arrived for an interactive unboxing that will bring all the holiday spirit and flamingo fun! 

• NYX’s first-ever pull-to-open surprise box features 24 best-selling, limited edition products and makeup accessories. 

• Once out of the box, hang or hold away from you and pull the strings to open for a burst of products to add to your makeup bag. From eyeshadow, to lip gloss, to blush, and highlighter, there's a surprise for everyone to create any holiday makeup look! 

• And don't forget! Look out for a secret QR code on one of the products that takes you to an interactive digital experience. Trust us- you'll wanna scan this one!

MILK MAKEUP’S PORE ECLIPSE MATTE + BLUR SET | $54

• Make your party makeup last! This is a new fave duo of mine - this set contains a full-sized Pore Eclipse Primer and a travel-sized Pore Eclipse Setting Spray. The mattifying primer and alcohol-free setting spray control shine, blur pores, and lock in makeup for up to 16 hours.

Caudalie Pores & Glow Duo Minis Set,  $27.00 with a $37 dollar value. 

• I’m all about little luxuries - even better when they’re French! This duo helps to get flawless skin. First with the pore-targeting mask that draws out visible impurities and sebum and the elixir (loved by celebrities and makeup artists for its many different uses) preps skin, sets makeup, and leaves skin looking glowing. Plus it smells amazing!

Grown Alchemist Giving Hands Set, $49. More than an $102 value.

• This is the hostess gift that will be the ultimate crowd-pleaser. This Grown Alchemist Hand and Body Set Contains a 300 mL Hand Wash (sweet orange, cedarwood, and sage) and 300 mL Hand Cream (vanilla and orange peel) 

Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick Holiday Limited Edition, $38

• I’m all about dressing up the classics for the holidays. Clinique’s cult classic lip shade, Black Honey, is now even more iconic in a limited-edition, crystal-covered case designed to dazzle!

Rouge Dior Minaudière Clutch And Lipstick Collection - Limited Edition, $370 at Holt Renfrew. 

• This is a jaw-dropping holiday gift - reserved for those on the ultra nice list! The Rouge Dior minaudière clutch, a couture case containing 1 Rouge Dior lipstick and 3 refills. Limited edition inspired by the Tuileries Garden. Dior has created a sophisticated clutch that reflects the savoir-faire of the House. 

• With a detachable chain strap for versatile wear, this refined accessory includes a Rouge Dior lipstick and 3 refills for festive holiday makeup looks. 

• This clutch contains a Rouge Dior lipstick in shade 999 velvet finish accompanied by 3 refills: 100 Nude Look matte finish: the House of Dior's contemporary nude, 772 Classic matte finish: a bold pink, and 720 Icone velvet finish: a velvety rosewood.Set Includes: Rouge Dior lipstick

Personalized Perfumes, Skincare Stocking Fillers, and Affordable Makeup Finds for Every Beauty Lover on Your List

Best Value Gift Sets
Everyone is looking for the ultimate bang-for-your buck deals right now and Sephora has lots of amazing value sets this holiday season.

First Aid Beauty makes giving the gift of skincare easier than ever with this  FAB Skin at the Disco set,  full of skincare staples. The set includes five beloved First Aid Beauty skincare products to help you smooth and visibly brighten your skin. Normally valued at $175.000, it’s just $75.00 CAD at Sephora Canada.

The Ultimate Healthy Hair Power Couple by Briogeo is the ideal gift set for those wanting to restore and maintain the health of their hair this holiday season. This set includes an award-winning duo of scalp-revival shampoo and a deep conditioning mask. While it’s valued at over $100.00 CAD, this set is available for o $78.00 CAD. 

Sephora Collection’s Holiday assortment offers really great beauty at a really great price. These sets are budget-friendly and there is truly something for everyone.
The Sephora Collection Mini Mania is the perfect skincare stocking stuffer consisting of six Sephora Collection mini skincare products to enhance your daily skincare routine. This mini set is available for only $34.00 CAD. I love the sleek vinyl pouch it comes in - great to reuse for travel. (Product is: Sephora Collection Mini Mania) 

TheSephora Collection Wishing You Blockbuster Multi-use Makeup Palette is a large palette with 88 shades for eyes, cheeks, lips, and eyebrows retailing at $48.00 CAD. This multicolor and multipurpose palette will allow any makeup lover to create an infinite variety of looks for the holiday season.love to give gifts that make you seem really generous - and that’s definitely the case with this mega makeup palette. It’s a really great gift at a great price. It’s fun for a makeup novice or makeup pro alike.

Personalized Perfume:
Customized gifts always go so far in showing a loved one that you put in the extra effort. A very special way to do this is with personalized fragrance! Buy the bottle, and you can get a custom engraving done on the spot. 
The YSL Libre Eau De Parfum is the perfect gift for any fragrance lover on your list. With Sephora Canada’s FREE Custom Engraving service, you can personalize a fragrance or select other products purchased at Sephora with engraved initials, a name, or a special message of your choice. Within minutes you’ll have a gift that will be all the more meaningful. 

TheGucci Flora Gorgeous Gardeniais another beautiful fragrance option. It is a signature floral scent: a delicious potion of joy built around the gardenia flower, blended with solar jasmine absolute, cheerful pear blossom accord, and sweet brown sugar accord. The perfect festive scent for the holiday season.
Product to try: (The YSL Libre Eau De Parfum and the Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia) 

New-and-Improved Fall 2018 Beauty Musts (That will be all over your instagram feed!)

KISS ImPress Press-on Manicure One-Step Gel, $7.50.Available at Shoppers Drug Mart, London Drugs and Jean Coutu and impressmanicure.com.
This is the fastest way to flawless-looking nails in minutes. These press on nails require no glue - so there’s no nail damage - and it’s completely hassle-free removal. It can last up to 5-7 days and must be done on clean, dry nails. There’s tons of colours and designs so you can customize your look.

Herbal Essences Bio:renew Detox & Replenish Charcoal Shampoo and Conditioner, $8 each. Available at mass market retailers.
The latest skin care craze has made its way to haircare; charcoal is the main ingredient in the new Herbal Essences Bio:renew Detox & Replenish Collection. The black charcoal in the Herbal Essences Bio:renew Detox & Replenish Shampoo removes oil and dirt from hair. The white charcoal in the Herbal Essences Bio:renew Detox & Replenish Conditioner helps restore, balance and nourish strands

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum, $88. Available at all leading retailers and online at Esteelauder.ca
Stay up late. and still look great!” Estee Lauder’s #1 selling serum It addresses the visible damage caused by the environment during the day and lack of sleep at night. While you sleep, it helps skins natural nightly renewal with an exclusive repair technology. HYDRATES—Hyaluronic Acid helps bind moisture to skin, helping to create an optimal environment for skin’s natural repair process.

Clairol Root Touch-Up Temporary Root Powder, $10.99. Six shades; Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.
Pesky greys basically disappear with this 10-second fix. Simply brush on the temporary cover to roots and the water resistant formula will stay put all day. It’s natural feeling, lightweight and oil-free powder that blends seamlessly with your natural existing colour, refreshing your roots in 10 secondsThis oil-free powder flawlessly fixes roots for touchable, natural feeling hair.

Shiseido Makeup (Lipsticks, Blushes, Brushes and more), starting at $35 Available at the Bay and Shoppers Drug Mart, $35.00.
Shiseido has completely revamped their makeup line with new lipsticks, blushes, eye makeup, brushes and more. They have completely innovated the textures whether it’s a powder, ink, dew or gel and the performance and colour pay off is incredible. My favourites are their lip products, ModernMatte lip powder goes on smoothly, not drying at all and the colour is incredible and lasts up to 8 hours. I also love the VisionAiry Lipstick because it is 15% water so it actually feels weightless with maximum colour and lasts up to 6 hours. Brushes are high quality and blend seamlessly!

Cetaphil Gentle Makeup Remover, $10.99. Available at mass market retailers
Cetaphil has introduced new makeup removers made with aloe vera and soothing botanicals. This bi-phase cleanser effectively dissolves stubborn makeup, oil and impurities while moisturizing skin, leaving face feeling smooth, clean and refreshed. Removes waterproof mascara and suitable for even sensitive skin, dermatologist & Ophthalmologist tested, hypoallergenic, oil free, fragrance free, paraben free and non-comedogenic. Check out their #FaceYourself campaign, an initiative that invites women across Canada to get back to basics with their beauty routines at https://www.cetaphil.ca/en/faceyourself. Cetaphil is the #1 selling cleanser, clinically proven with 70 years of expertise, to remove dirt, surface oils, and makeup without drying or irritating your skin.

The Body Shop Mediterranean Almond Milk With Oats Instant Soothing Mask, $28. Available at The Body Shop.
85% of women reportedly have sensitive skin, which is why The Body Shop has created the perfect comfort solution - the Mediterranean Almond Milk With Oats Instant Soothing Mask. This creamy, 100% vegan comfort mask is blended with oatmeal from the UK, which is known for its gentle exfoliating texture. It's also enriched with Community Trade Organic Almond Milk from Spain, and Community Trade Aloe Vera from Mexico, so it's even kinder to sensitive skin. The Mediterranean Almond Milk With Oats Instant Soothing Mask is enriched with probiotics that help maintain the barrier function. It relieves dry, sensitive skin from feelings of tightness and itchiness, all while gently exfoliating to leave skin feeling softer, smoother, and recharged with moisture.

Summer Beauty Countdown: all the beauty musts to stay cool this summer

Burt’s Bees - Kisses for Bees, $9.99 each. Available at select natural, grocery, drug and mass retailers

Pucker up with these Burt's Bees Lipsticks - the 18 shades are 100% natural lipsticks. Thanks to #KissesforBees,  in partnership with Wildlife Preservation Canada, for a limited time, the purchase of each lipstick  goes towards the planting of 100 wildflowers. You're protecting your lips and bee habitats :)  

Biore Baking Soda Cleansing Scrub, $15.99. Available at select food, drug and mass retailers.

Ideal for combination skin - this  baking soda-based powder scrub will not dry out your skin as it purges pores from impurities. It cleanses skin 2.5x better than your basic cleanser - Great for travel as it is liquid free.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Coconut Collection - Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter, $55.00. Available at Sephora and sephora.ca

When worn directly on skin or mixed with foundation, this gel cream highlighter makes skin look like it's  hyper healthy, glowy and hydrated. 

Nair WAX READY-STRIPS, from $9.00. Available at select food, drug and mass retailers.

 A first of its kind, these super easy wax strips have cold wax that require no rubbing or warming up. You simply, peel and place. It removes even short hair (as short as 2mm) and lasts up to 4 weeks - No after care required and will leave you feeling moisturized

Garnier Ombrelle Ultra Light Advanced 100% Mineral Tinted Face Lotion with SPF 60, $17.99. Available pharmacies and mass market retailers across Canada.

New 100% mineral tinted SPF 60 provides a weightless, broad spectrum protection. It's ultra lightweight and does not clog pores. Plus it's fully mineral block using titanium dioxide so it's ideal for even sensitive skin. 

Degree Women Ultra Clear Black + White Antiperspirant, from $4.00. Available at drug, mass and grocery stores nationwide.

THis is your go-to antiperspirant  -- it has Anti-white and anti-yellow stain technology - Provides 48 hour protection.

Tresemmé Keratin Smooth Colour Collection - Shampoo, Conditioner and Smoothing Cream, $6.99. Available at drug, mass and grocery stores nationwide.

Geared toward colour treated hair, hair is smooth with movement and protects against frizz - Gives you a polished finish without having pin straight hair - Keratin protein and moroccan argan oil smooth each strand and revitalize colour

Spring 2017 Beauty Routine Refresh

Spring Trend To Try: Skincare Boosters
Ultra-concentrated formulas allow you to customize your skincare routine based on your specific need.Use alone or add a couple of drops to your favourite serum, foundation or cream. Some of my fave are from Indeed Labs - There are six in total but Collagen is one of my faves because it helps to boost anti-aging; Q10 fights oxidative stress caused by pollution and UV damage while radiance is perfect when you need a little skin perk-me up.
***Special discount code to receive 20% off all Boosters at www.indeedlabs.com from April 4 - April 18 2017. 
https://ca.indeedlabs.com/collections/boosters/
Enter discount code at checkout:  JILL20

Indeed Labs Boosters Hydration, Resistance, Collagen, Radiance, Q10 and Mineral, $24.99 each. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart and indeedlabs.com

Spring Trend To Try: Sweet-smelling Dry Shampoo
We all like to stretch the time between shampoos - this rice-based formula eliminates greasy roots right away and adds instant volume. The new cherry scent means even 3-day-old hair smells great. 
 

Batiste Instant Hair Refresh Dry Shampoo: Cherry, $8.99. Available at drug, mass and grocery retailers across Canada

Spring Trend To Try: Dewy Highlighter

Make no mistake, hyper-highlighted and glossy skin was super in this season. It's all about skin first, makeup second. This versatile highlighter from Joe Fresh offers a soft, satiny texture that sets with a dewy finish, providing a healthy glow to the skin. Use as the last step of make-up application to add luminosity to the cheek and brow bones. Comes in a convenient compact package that allows for easy application and touch-ups on the go. Works on every skin tone

Joe Fresh Highlighter Stick - Pink Pearl, $10. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Spring Trend to Try: Bold Lips that Don't Budge
I love bright lipstick hues but hate when they move all over the place. This lipstick topcoat is genius because it seals in colour so there is no transfer, no smudging, no fading and is neutral in taste with no stickiness. Hydrates your lips and helps save you from re-applying lipstick

KNOW Cosmetics No, My Lips are Sealed Lipstick Topcoat, $25. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart, Sephora, and knowcosmetics.com

Spring Trend To Try: Shampoo Smarter
This shampoo and conditioner restores proteins and amino acids to hair as you wash -- it prevents 90% of hair damage before it happens. Hair looks great right away and is more resilient over time. Plus, it smells amazing. 

Dove Nutritive Solutions Complete Fortification Shampoo and Conditioner, $6.99 each. Available at drugstores and mass-market retailers. 

Bomb's Away

***in partnership with belif Skincare
For the plumpest, softest skin ever, get your hands on these hydration helpers. Minimalism is having a moment – between the slew of documentaries, bestselling books and #hygge design trends, I’ve been inspired to cut the clutter, especially on my bathroom vanity. Paring down the plethora of lotions and potions in favour of a do-it-all moisturizer straight from the #topshelf of Korea’s beauty insiders. 

belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb, $47 (left)
belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb, $47 (right)
Photography: Marrin Hicks Creative

Photography: Marrin Hicks Creative

As someone who can’t get enough exfoliation, I usually end up over-doing it, irritating my skin, and need to reset my routine with a super hydrating moisturizer that won’t make my sensitive skin unhappy. Right now I’m digging belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb. It contains lady’s mantle, a powerful plant (with the best name) that helps to shrink the appearance of pores, oat husk, prized for its ability to boost moisture in the skin and free-radical fighting malachite – a copper mineral that puts the brakes on free radical damage (the invisible damage we can’t see from UV rays, pollution and more). The result is skin looks super fresh, hydrated and I swear it has more spring to it. One of the biggest things I look for in a moisturizer is that it’s not too thick or heavy as I’m prone to shine and thanks to the gel-like texture it absorbs right away so it never “pills” when you put makeup on top. 

Photography: Marrin Hicks Creative

If you want skin to be even more satiated with moisture, opt for the belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb. I’ll reach for this one if I’m travelling a lot and my skin looks weathered. It’s free of parabens, mineral oil so you get the most from its key moisturizing ingredients like glycerin. 

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Best in show

It's red carpet season! Get ready like a celeb with these new beauty innovations. 

PHILIPS  Philips goLITE BLU, $199.  Available at London Drugs, Jean Coutu, Shoppers Home Health Care, B x3, Walmart and amazon.ca. 

Portable light therapy device, designed to fight jet lag, boost mood and energy levels and to help you feel more rested with the winter blues. Substitute for the sun, this light is scientifically proven to help keep our body clock properly aligned, and help us feel good and ready for the day, and help to fight SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Portable with a travel pouch and is cordless. LED technology. 

Pixi Beauty Peel & Polish Resurfacing Concentrate, $34 . Available at Shoppers Drug Mart. 

Beloved by beauty editors, Pixi is back in Canada and its latest launch is the best thing ever to get your glow on. Used once or twice a week, this formulas has lactic acid, papaya fruit enzymes and sugar cane to slough away dry dead skin. Apply on dry skin, leave on for 5 or 10 minutes and then wipe away with a damp washcloth. 

The Body Shop Almond Milk & Honey Soothing & Restoring Body Lotion, $15. Available at The Body Shop

Almond milk and honey collection works with any skin type, but is especially awesome for dry and sensitive skin. Smoothes scaly skin bits in a flash and smells divine. 

KNOW Cosmetics No Bare Brows - Universal 4-in-1 Brow Fix $24.00. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart; knowcosmetics.com.

Customize your brow colour with this 4-in-1 - brow colour pencil, taming wax, sharpener and brush. Works with any brow colour and skin tone so it takes all of the guesswork out of having to fill in your arches. 

TRESEMMÉ  Repair and Protect 7 Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling Spray and Mask, $6.99 each. Available at mass drug and grocery stores across Canada

If you're used to brushing, braiding, blowdrying, curling, flat ironing, bleaching and colouring your hair, you're subjecting it to a lot of wear and tear.  This Repair and Protect range address all of our hair sins in one wash - the biotin addresses hair condition to fix dryness and frizz associated with styling damage. 

Garnier SkinActive Moisture Bomb - Hydrating Gel Cream, $19.99. Available at drugstores and mass-market retailers. 

If you want a moisturizer that drenches skin with hydration, but that doesn't pill under makeup, this is the one for you. Suitable for all ages, Moisture Bomb has hyaluronic acid, glycerin to smooth skin and antioxidants like goji berry to fend off free radical damage. 

Decoding Colour Correctors

Decoding Colour Correctors

On the heels of the contouring craze, colour-correcting makeup is one of the biggest beauty trends to achieve a flawless face in 2016. Tackle skin trouble spots (redness/sallowness/dark circles) with different colours for complexion perfection.

 To the uninitiated, colour-correcting concealers can seem intimidating —pastel hues like pistachio and lavender may seem better suited at a gelato counter. But colour correctors have been a staple in makeup artists’ kits for decades (used on photo shoots, TV sets and theatre makeup). Those old school textures were thick and pigments were flat so they were challenging to work with for the average person.

Today’s formulas are more nuanced and foolproof, with light-reflecting, pigments and user-friendly textures: in liquid, pencil and even cushion. Basic colour theory from art class applies – use complementary colours (green to cover red, orange to brighten blue, pink to cancel dullness etc)

Colour Correct 101: Eliminate Dullness All Over

Sallow/dull skin will benefit from a lavender pick-me-up. You can apply all over as a primer or target the area just above the cheekbones and forehead.  Colour correctors are meant to neutralize skin tone, but they don’t replace concealer or foundation. You should still dab your usual concealer on top. Many makeup artists liken colour correction to wearing a great pair of shape-wear – it gives you that smooth base, but you don’t want to head out the door half-dressed, concealer completes the “outfit.”

Try:

   MAC Cosmetics Prep & Prime CC Colour Correcting Primer SPF 50 in Illuminate, $37.  Available at The Bay.

Colour Correct 101: Rehab for Redness

If you breakout, or if you flush easily, green minimizes blotchiness and redness. Green is especially great around the nose, chin, cheeks and eyelids where blood vessels tend to be more apparent. I like using a precise applicator here (doe-foot, spatula type applicator or a pencil) to target blemishes or redness at the corner of your nose and on your eyelid.

Try:

·      Urban Decay Naked Skin Color Correcting Fluid in Green, $35. Available at Sephora. 

·      Essence Cosmetics Say No To Redness Colour Correcting Concealer, $4. Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart 

Colour Correct 101: Brighten Dark Circles

Cancel out dark circles with an apricot tone. The depth of the hue should align with your skin tone. For example, fair skin types should seek a salmon-pink corrector, olive and brown skin tones should reach for a more peach tone and dark-skinned women should opt for orange correctors. Don’t go too light on dark skin - lighter pastels often have too much white in them that can look ashy on darker skin tones. Use your ring finger to work the corrector in to the skin under the eyes – that will help it blend seamlessly.

Products to try:

·      Make Up For Ever 5 Camouflage Cream Palette Color Correct & Concealer, $49. Available at Sephora. 

·    Cover FX Correct Click, $24. Available at Sephora. 

Colour Correct 101: Extreme Colour Correction

Once you get the hang of colour correction, you may want to try the technique on multiple parts of your face for a real pro finish – which is huge trend on Instagram. The key to a pro finish is the order of application you want to moisturize, prime the skin, colour correct and then go in with your foundation, concealer and finally, powder.

 Tarte Rainforest of The Sea Wipeout Color Correcting Palette, $54. Available at Sephora. 

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   NYX Cosmetics Color Correcting Palette, $14. Available at select Shoppers Drug Mart stores and nyxcosmetics.ca. 

·      NYX Cosmetics Color Correcting Palette, $14. Available at select Shoppers Drug Mart stores and nyxcosmetics.ca.