Got a case of the Monday’s? If you’re in need of a beauty pick-me-up, you’re in luck. We’ve rounded up eight of our favourite mood-boosting beauty products, guaranteed to help make your day a little brighter.
BENEFIT COSMETICS THAT GAL BRIGTENING FACE PRIMER, ($38)
This silky pink brightening stick will take your skin from drab to fab with a single swipe. It’s small enough to pop in your makeup bag so you can re-brighten throughout the day as needed.
CLINIQUE PEP-START EYE CREAM, ($33)
Apply a few dabs of this cooling and de-puffing eye cream to instantly brighten skin and reduce the appearance of those dark under eye circles. It’s formulated with a blend of peptides to help boost natural collagen reserves, which are often threatened by stress and fatigue.
DIPTYQUE FEUILLE DE LAVANDE CANDLE, ($84)
Lavender is known for it’s calming and soothing effects and mood-boosting benefits. Light this luxe candle to evoke the harmonious scent of fresh leaves and sweet flowers and prepare to zen out.
KIEHL’S TURMERIC & CRANBERRY SEED ENERGIZING RADIANCE MASQUE, ($45 FOR 75 ML)
This invigorating orange-hued mask, formulated with turmeric and cranberry seeds, is like a facial in a jar. It brightens and energizes the look of dull, fatigued skin to restore a healthy, rosy appearance. It’s just what you need on this (or any) dreary Monday.
FOUNTAIN THE HAPPY MOLECULE, ($24)
This beauty supplement, known as the “feel good” molecule, contains GABA carrot complex and hyaluronic acid to help counteract the effects of chronic and short-term stress. Add two teaspoons of this happy tonic to your favourite juice or beverage for an instant mood-booster.
JO MALONE GRAPEFRUIT COLOGNE, ($130 US FOR 100 ML)
Grapefruit aromas are said to curb depression and enhance memory. Just a spritz of this heady grapefruit fragrance will uplift and revitalize your senses, and leave you feeling (and smelling) delightfully fresh all day long.
LUSH HAPPY HIPPY SHOWER GEL, ($20.95 FOR 250 ML)
This sunny shower gel is like happiness in a bottle – no wonder it’s called Happy Hippy. Its uplifting citrusy aroma consists of pink grapefruit juice to revitalize both your skin and your Monday morning mindset.
GLOSSIER SUPER GLOW, ($28 USD)
This energizing face serum will give you that “lit from within” look when you’re feeling dull. It’s infused with vitamin C to brighten your complexion and magnesium for that much-needed boost of energy.