Must-Have Makeup

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Must-Have Must-Have MAKEUP

Welcome warmer weather with a bright, even complexion, vibrant cheeks, and add a pop of conditioning lip colour By Lora Grady

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1. So Cheeky

Give your complexion an instant boost with this easyto-use, sheer blush. Inspired by Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, this lightweight formula hydrates (providing 24 hours of moisture) while giving your cheeks a pop of natural, glowy colour. It’s available in 14 shades to suit all skin tones.

LAURA MERCIER

Tinted Moisturizer Blush in Southbound, $28, at Shoppers Drug Mart, from May.

2. Gloss Over It

Burt’s Bees is known for its super hydrating lip balms and this new formula is no exception. You get the payoff of glossy, highly-pigmented colour along with the super moisturizing benefts of responsibly sourced mango butter and coconut oil. It comes in four pretty springworthy shades.

BURT’S BEES Gloss & Glow Glossy Balm in Eat, Drink & Be Cherry, $10, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

3. Luxe Lippie

Inspired by luxury leather as seen on high-fashion catwalks, Revlon’s collection of 12 new shades gives lips a vibrant, matte look. The lipstick is formulated with agave, moringa oil and Cupuacu butter, so it gives a lightweight and velvety fnish for a more comfortable feel.

REVLON Super Lustrous The Luscious Mattes Leather Edit Lipstick in On Fire, $11, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

4. Glow, Baby, Glow

Get a look that lasts 16 hours with this lightweight foundation. Made with hyaluronic acid and rose complex, the formula hydrates and brightens skin while providing medium buildable coverage that reduces the appearance of pores. It also strengthens skin’s barrier over time to help protect from pollutants.

CHARLOTTE TILBURY Beautiful Skin Foundation, $55, at Sephora.

5. Make It Matte

This silicone- and oil-free primer gives a blurring effect while controlling shine. Apply it before makeup (its gripping effect will help your look last longer) or wear it on its own for the hydrating, sebum-controlling benefts. It’s made with skin-loving ingredients like salicylic acid, bamboo powders, hyaluronic acid and glycerin.

GUCCI Sérum de Beauté Fluide Matifiant Mattifying Primer, $74, at Holt Renfrew.

6. Arch Support

Get a natural-looking, smudge-proof brow that lasts all day with this new eyebrow gel from luxe Japanese skincare brand Clé de Peau Beauté. It’s formulated with premium ingredients to create a three-dimensional fnish, so it’s soft and not at all stiff. It’s available in four shades: blonde, auburn, dark brown and black.

CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ Eyebrow Gel, $50, at CledePeauBeaute.ca.

7. Bright Eyes

Late night got you looking a bit tired? Don’t sweat it. This concealer is made for taking on dark circles, brightening and correcting for eight hours of wear. The serum-like formula also seals in hydration and comes in 12 versatile shades.

BENEFIT COSMETICS Boi-ing Bright On Concealer, $32, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

8. Get Set

Blur out imperfections and keep your makeup in place with this tried-andtrue weightless setting powder, now available in four different shades, from very light to very deep, to suit different skin tones. The super blendable formula refects light off of the skin, softening and fading fne lines and pores.

NARS Light Reflecting Setting Powder, $50, at Sephora.