The Oceanly eye makeup set from the Montreal brand Attitude. A black mascara-serum and two eye shadows and good for the planet. $60 in pharmacies.(Attitude)
Montreal reference in skin care, Karine Joncas now has her perfumes. You can discover its 4 fragrances in the Holiday discovery box. $50 in pharmacy.
A holiday collaboration from the brand with Canadian brand Ela which offers high-quality vegan leather bags and accessories. For mature skin, the masterful Ultime rose kit. $97.75 in pharmacies.(Jouviance)
A leader with its high-performance active ingredients, IDC, a brand headquartered in Sainte-Foy. The Pure box protocol will be essential for a radiant complexion. $32.99 in pharmacies.(IDC Dermo)
The Canadian brand which is inspired by a calming balm created in England in 1870. Times have passed, but the philosophy of Skinfix remains the same: to repair the skin. The barrier box, $55 at Sephora.(Skinfix)
Lise Watier is the timeless image of the modern Quebec woman who appreciates beauty. The plum harmony offered in this set will become an essential in your makeup bag. $55 in pharmacy(Lise Watier cosmetics)
Our favorite beauty innovators don’t forget consumers for the holidays. Tiring, all these receptions? They have the solution with their eye illuminator set. $54.99 on their website omycosmetics.com(OMY)
Canadian beauty is multicultural and innovative. It is also inspired by traditional ingredients. For Ghlee, this ingredient is ghee, an essential ingredient in South Asia. Its moisturizing properties, combined with the best ingredients, make it a new essential to face the rigor of our winters. Set of five lip balms, $64 online at ghlee.com(Ashley Turner)
Timeless in our beauty landscape, today 8 generations of women have discovered this brand. For energized skin, the Hydractive set: $39.99, in pharmacies(Marcelle)
An award-winning brand used by professional hairdressers. A must-have for enhancing your hair with its effective and conscientious formulas. For hydration and shine, the GLOSS.ME hydrating glitter set, $58 on the website designmehair.com(Design Me)
A party face
All these festive hairstyles require the best care.
Rihanna is now interested in our hair. And once again, what she offers is very interesting. A great introduction to the subject, the restorative duo with its restorative treatment and the thermal protector. The protection posse, $34 at Sephora(Fenty)
Inspired by Ayurvedic rituals that use traditional oil and herbs to promote beautiful hair. The Before and After Shampoo Oil Set, $52 at Sephora(Fable and Mane)
The new routine from the Nuxe prodigious hair range. Its effectiveness and its magnificent fragrance, like the brand, will be love at first sight. $55 in pharmacy(Nuxé)
For the pleasure of the blonde. Joico and its Blonde Life range, specially designed for the special care of blonde coloring. Blonde Life box, $60 in salon(Joico)
Honey in the spotlight for these star hair care products from the Gisou brand. The brand’s flagship, a hair oil based on moisturizing honey and with a delicious scent. Gisou Hydration Heroes Set, $119 at Sephora(Gisou)
Beautiful hair with Kérastase treatments. The day has its oil and the night, its treating serum. This duo can be used on all hair types. The Kérastase nourishing routine, $104 in salon(Kérastase)
The minis at the bottom
Two good reasons to give in to mini formats. For your millennials, these formats are their favorites. For adults, they are a good way to discover a brand.
Discovering Clinique’s essentials for makeup and skincare. In addition to including small formats, a full-size mascara and lip gloss. Ready, set, refresh from Clinique, $85, on Clinique.ca(Clinique)
To change the daily routine, Marvis and its toothpastes are ideal. We offer you a unique approach to toothbrushing. The travel trio, $13 in supermarkets(Marvis)
Newly present on the market, we will have many good things to say about this new brand which is democratizing quality care with its attractive prices. A great introduction to the subject will be the icon serum starter kit. $30 at Pharmaprix(nature)
Every winter, the same problem of dry hands. This trio from the Caudalie brand will offer protection and hydration in addition to smelling so good. Caudalie nourishing hand cream trio, $22 in pharmacies(Caudalie)
The trio of highlighter and fresh liquid makeup from Rare Beauty, the committed brand created by Selena Gomez. Choosing this brand also means supporting the cause of the Rare impact fund, dedicated to mental health and self-acceptance. $48 at Sephora(Rare Beauty)
An essential trio for a quick routine. Practical and easy, this trio is only a fraction of its price, because it contains the original formats of these easy-to-wear shades. MILK Makeup party mix sticks, $54 at Sephora(MILK MAKEUP )
For fun, another favorite from the MILK MAKEUP brand, Odyssey lip oils. Hydration, shine and a semi-transparent tint on your lips. Mini Odissey lip oil gloss fun size faves set, $34 at Sephora(MILK MAKEUP )
The 5 favorite masks from the Origins brand. Essentials gathered in small formats. Origins Multi-Taskers Set, $30 at Sephora(Origins)
Probably what your millennial secretly dreams of for their Christmas stocking. Drunk Elephant is a youth phenomenon. The coast is clear night care set, $129 at Sephora(Drunk Elephant)
Watermelon as the star ingredient and a smoother, satiny complexion. Although this trio is suitable for all skin types, it is particularly appreciated by dry skin. Watermelon glow icons by Glow Recipe, $87 at Sephora(Glow Recipe)
A colorless product that provides a tan worthy of the Côte d’Azure. The St.Tropez Purity mini set, $27 in pharmacies(St.Tropez )
Our holiday picks. (Caroline Grégoire)
Kissing season
Lots of attention paid to our most beautiful holiday smile. A little color and hydration please!
The hits
To please every time.
Do you know Caudalie’s beauty elixir? It is used as a makeup fixative or to refresh the face. Its scent will charm you, just as much as its virtues. Prep and Glow set, $66 at Sephora(Caudalie)
Gentleman in the spotlight with Proraso beard care. The Toccasana Box $29 in pharmacies(pronounced)
Another treatment that resembles a treat, this time with the scent of almonds. Holiday trio softening and moisturizing with almond oil from L’Occitane en Provence. $53 at Sephora(L’Occcitane en Provence)
Powerful duo of liquid exfoliants that make the reputation of this brand based on transparency and research. $76 at Sephora(Paula’s Choice)
Formulated with sugar cane, That So self-tanners dry quickly and provide a tan that lasts 4 to 5 days. Tan with Love, gift set for face and body, $179 online at thatsoitaly.com(That’s So Italy, That’s So )
The gourmet assortment for the bath. Sugar, rose and hazelnut are in the spotlight in this assortment. Comfort and Joy box, $100 at Lush(Lush )
The essential U Beauty trio for facial care. $218 on ubeauty.com(U Beauty)
For those who consume eye patches without moderation. Those offered by Peter Thomas Roth are worthy of mention for their quality. Eyes in the Sky kit of three essentials, $115 at Sephora(Peter Thomas Roth )
The benefits of thermal water on your skin with Minéral 89 from Vichy. This light serum is the very first step before your treatments. Vichy Mineral Booster Box $55.95 in pharmacies(Vichy )
An assortment of essential makeup brushes and sponges at a more than affordable price. Snow Globe brush and sponge set from ELF, $20 at drugstores(Nick Stokes)
For those looking for care backed by scientific research and using pharmaceutical grade ingredients. The heroes of Vivier hydration, $332 in aesthetic clinic(Vivier)
It smells good in the house
Create a beautiful atmosphere in your home as the festivities approach.