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| Her Campus at uOttawa’s Beauty Awards series shares the best skincare, haircare, and cosmetic product recs that our chapter has to offer. We hope that our favourites will become your favourites too. |
If you’re as obsessed with makeup and perfume as we are, you’re in luck! Here are the cosmetic products we’ve been loving this year, aka all the inspo you need for your next ~lewk~ (and smell).
Face Makeup
- IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream With SPF 50+, $53, shop now
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“This one is a relatively new find for me, and I love it already. Although the bottle says to use a brush, if you (like me) are too low-maintenance to wash your tools each week (or ever), you can totally apply this with your fingers. This product’s only drawback is its lack of shade diversity; its colours really don’t go that dark or that light.”
–Emily Clements, Fashion & Beauty Editor
- WET N WILD MEGAGLO CONTOUR STICK, $4, SHOP NOW
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“This contour stick is all the hype on Tiktok — and for good reason! It’s not only cruelty-free and travel-friendly, but it also has such a smooth and easy application. A little goes a long way with this product, so blending is key. Use it to increase definition after you’ve applied your foundation and concealer.”
–Emily Crandall, Writer
- GLOSSIER CLOUD PAINT, $22, SHOP NOW
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“This product is super buildable, so you only need a small amount to make a big impact. Choose from any of the eight shades available!”
–Teaghan Durand, Lifestyle Editor
Eye Makeup
- L’OREAL TELESCOPIC MASCARA, $16, SHOP NOW
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“This masacara is my favourite, and it’s also affordable! Something about it makes my eyelashes look darker that usual, and its unique wand makes sure that my eyelashes don’t clump together. Is isn’t waterproof, which some might consider to be a downside, but in my mind just makes it easier to take off.”
–Grace Kim-Shin, Writer
- GLOSSIER LASH SLICK, $20, SHOP NOW
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“When I first tried this mascara, it was love at first sight (stroke?). This mascara looks so natural on my eyelashes, but still gives them the extra length and definition I’m looking for in my everyday look. It also feels weightless and hasn’t smudged yet! If you like more prominent lashes, however, this product probably isn’t for you.”
–Gwendolyne Seto, Entertainment Editor
Lip Makeup
- Huda Beauty Silk Balm Hydrating and Nourishing Lip Balm, $28, Shop now
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“When I heard that lip gloss was back in style, I had my doubts. But this universally flattering, smooth, and scentless balm is nothing like the sticky grape-flavoured stuff I wore in middle school. It’s so, so much better.”
–Emily Clements, Fashion & Beauty Editor
- Glossier Ultralip in shade Trench, $20, Shop Now
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“This is the perfect basic brown-tone lipstick! It matches almost every makeup look and suits most skin tones. It also leaves my lips looking super moisturized!”
–Faith Dehghan, Writer
Perfume
- BURBERRY HER EDP, $88, SHOP NOW
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“Burberry Her is my favourite scent to wear in the spring and summer. It’s a fruity, floral scent with dark berries, jasmine, and musk-amber notes. I find that it’s easy to overdo it with this perfume since it’s so strong, so one spritz is enough.”
–Gwendolyne Seto, Entertainment Editor
- CAROLINA HERRERA GOOD GIRL EDP, $120, SHOP NOW
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“I wear this beautiful perfume on my nights out, both because I know I can trust it to last a long time and because I love its bold and unique scent.”
–Sama Khalil, Events Coordinator
- VERSACE BRIGHT CRYSTAL, $72, SHOP NOW
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“This perfume has a fresh, soft, and clean scent that isn’t too potent. Its key notes make it perfect for all four seasons: lemon for summer; peony for spring; and musk for fall and winter!”
–Emily Crandall, Writer
- CHANEL COCO MADEMOISELLE EDP, $102, SHOP NOW
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“This perfume is ‘basic’ for a reason. It’s incredibly long-lasting and smells amazing — think orange, bergamot, and mandarin top notes layered with rose, jasmine, patchouli, and musk. I usually don’t like rose in perfume but Coco Mademoiselle is my exception to that rule.”
–Gwendolyne Seto, Entertainment Editor
| Do you love what we love? Check out the other articles in our Beauty Awards series:
Read about our favourite haircare products. Learn about the woman-owned beauty brands that inspire us. |
May your beauty shine from the inside out.