Canadian Gift Guide

Beauty products are a perennially popular gift for just about any gal, at any age. If you want to treat a lady in your life without splurging, here are 10 awesome ways to do so!

SEPHORA COLLECTION Pop Up Travel Brush – $8 @ Sephora
A list of beauty buys wouldn’t be complete without a cute offering from Sephora. This combination brush and mirror is great for tossing in your gym bag or purse for those pre-date touchups.

Essie Encrusted Treasures – $8.95 each
If you want the look of high-quality nail art without the hassle, this line-up of mineral-inspired polishes is just the ticket, giving your fingertips dynamic colour and texture with just a few swipes.Rimmel London BB Cream – $9.49
If you want an all-in-one solution to most face care maladies, a good BB Cream can be the way to go. Rimmel’s entry includes SPF 25 and comes in two different shades – get into the flow of putting it on now before the sun starts blazing.

New York Color Individual Eyes Custom Compact – $4.99
Get a primer, illuminator and four complementary shades for your eye colour in this bargain-priced palette. Perfect for those looking to experiment with their shadow, no matter what your age.

Sonia Kashuk Dewy Luxe Lip & Cheek Balm – $9.99 each @ Target Canada
If you’re looking for that fresh-faced glow, look no further than these versatile lip & cheek stains. Easy to apply with a light, sheer finish, they’re ideal for when your clutch purse is already tight on space.

CoverGirl Flamed Out Mascara – $8.99
Here’s a tip from the pros – skip splurging on high end mascaras. With the rate this product dries out, you won’t get a great ‘cost per wear’ return. And with drugstore brands constantly pushing the envelope, you won’t get bored either – like CoverGirl’s new mascara that gives you a sexy retro winged look.

Epic Blend Lip Balms – $3.49 each
I don’t know about you, but the changing of seasons (and the spring winds) always leave my lips feeling dry. These Canadian-made, super natural lip balms keep chapped lips at bay and come in cool vegan and ultra moisturizing formulas to boot.

Annabelle Perfect Bronze – $7.95
Get the St. Tropez look for the price of an inflight movie with this easy-to-apply bronzer. A must-have in your makeup bag as the sun begins to shine.

Almay Intense I-Color Smokey-I Kit – $9.99
The originators of cosmetics tailored to your eye shade (and sensitive-skin safe too) now have a lineup of palettes designed to make crafting the perfect smokey eye a snap.

Spoiled Pretty Refreshing Body Mists – $7.97 each @ Walmart
Before you head out for the night, spritz on these dazzling scents for an uplifting fragrance and a hint of shimmer.

 Make your pick! Tell me your favourite beauty buy featured in this post to earn an extra entry into my Electric Picks giveaway.