The holidays (read: holiday parties!) are a great excuse to zhuzh up your usual beauty routine. With so many things on the go ahead of the holidays, though, deciding what products and practices to shake up can feel like yet another task on your never-ending to-do list.
That’s why we’ve created this 5-step daily beauty routine that you can start right now for impressive results in only a few days.
For white teeth
Ah, white teeth! A huge fight between our morning coffee, red wine, and our conscience. If we don’t want to make any compromises food-wise, we need to start using efficient whitening tools like the new Optic White products by Colgate. Toothbrush with integrated whitening pen, toothpaste that even whitens under the enamel and foaming mouthwash that cleanses everything, even the areas that are hard to reach. This is the trio you’ll need for a nice smile.
Colgate Optic White Renewal toothpaste, $9.97 at Walmart.
For fuller lips
We love a two-in-one serum that makes lips fuller and smoother, especially one where results can be felt right after one application. On top of that, this product targets the wrinkles that are rarely talked about in the beauty industry: the smoker’s wrinkles. Sure to be a favourite for many!
Pepti-Collagen 3D Lipgloss by Karine Joncas, $32 online and other retailers.
For peach skin
After treating our skin so well, we want to lock in the benefits. That means using products that are kind to our skin. The brand Colorescience offers a line of products, including sunscreens, that contains clinical ingredients for which your skin will surely thank you.
Colorescience: Total Eye 3 in 1 Renewal Care (7 mL), $108 online.
For energy for days
Great skin isn’t just about great skincare. Adding a daily dose of Super Energex to your daily routine means boosted energy…and yes, glowy skin. Say goodbye to fatigue, and hello to beautiful skin and caramel or orange-flavoured energy you need to power you through whatever your day brings. What better way to enjoy the holidays than treating yourself to both.
Adrien Gagnon Super Energex, $19.99 online for 30 ampoules.
For beautiful hair
Whether it’s for a new hairdo or simply to enhance your natural colour, the semi-permanent dye Natural Instincts by Clairol is a girl’s best friend. “But wait,” you might be saying, “did you say drugstore dye?” Yes, dear reader, this hair colour will change the way you think about boxed hair colours.
Made without ammonia or added parabens, and formulated with aloe, vitamin E, and coconut oil, will keep your new (or enhanced!) hair colour for around 28 washes.
Natural Instincts Demi-permanent Hair Colour by Clairol, $13.29 at Shoppers Drug Mart
