The Best Beauty Innovations Of The Year
With so many innovative beauty products launching each year, it takes something truly special to surprise us. But even after months spent putting countless beauty products to the test to find what's really worth splurging on, a few items stood out. Here, five beauty innovations that improved our beauty routines this year.
Essie Expressie Nail Polish
The secret to a flawless at-home mani? Essie’s genius angled brush, which is designed for speed and precision, even when using your non-dominant hand. This quick-drying formula comes in 30 trendy shades, like Lose the Snooze (a denim-blue hue) and Second Hand, First Love (a soft pink).
$10, shoppersdrugmart.ca
Starface Hydro-Stars Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches
When your pimple patches are this cute, you’ll want to show them off—and that’s the point. These star-shaped hydrocolloid bandages aim to smash the stigma surrounding breakouts. They’re also ultra-effective, flattening zits overnight.
$20, starface.world
L’Oréal Paris 8-Second Wonder Water
This in-shower treatment delivers a slew of salon-worthy benefits—including a high-shine, frizz-free finish that lasts until your next wash—in seconds. Moisturizers and amino acids coat damaged strands to repair and strengthen hair without weighing it down.
$10, walmart.ca
aN-hydra Powder-C Brightener
Switching to powdered versions of your favourite products helps cut down on beauty waste. Don’t be fooled by the pint-sized glass bottle: This water-activated vitamin C serum by Canadian brand aN-hydra packs a punch. Despite the high concentration of active ingredients, it’s suitable even for sensitive skin.
$78, an-hydra.com
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex
Estée Lauder’s iconic Advanced Night Repair serum—which has been around since 1982—just got an upgrade. The new formula boosts skin’s natural ability to repair itself and ramps up collagen production for firmer, smoother skin after just one bottle.
$95, sephora.ca
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