10 New Year’s (Beauty) Resolutions to Make

Can you believe we are nearly one week into 2015 already? We hope that you are doing well with all of your New Year’s Resolutions. It’s not always easy to stick to big changes, so we’ve rounded up 10 small (but important) New Year’s Resolutions to make when it comes to beauty—from simplifying your makeup routine to hydrating your skin to going green. Plus, we’ve picked out three must-try products to help you stick to each and every resolution (with a few sneak peeks of products that aren’t even out yet)!

Whatever your resolutions are, no matter how big or small—we wish you all the best in 2015!

Simple Exfoliating Facial Wipes, $6

Alright, lazy girls, this one is for you. Whether you rolled in a little later than usual or the thought of standing for more than 10 seconds is just too much to bear, these exfoliating wipes will take off all of the stress from the day without you ever having to leave the comfort of your Egyptian cotton-adorned bed. (Just make sure you actually use these and not just leave them on your bedside for decoration). Available at drugstores and online at ulta.com.

Live Clean Fresh Face Hydrating Creamy Cleanser, $15

Brightening vitamin C and orchid extract make this lightweight creamy cleanser worth every penny—especially when it manages to get rid of every bit of the day’s makeup in just a few minutes of lathering—and we promise that’s not very many minutes to be standing. You can do this. We believe in you. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart and online at well.ca.

Corpa Flora Beauté Divin Cleansing Oil, $37

Remove makeup and even waterproof mascara with this emulsifying facial oil. The lightweight non-clogging formula breaks down the day’s makeup for an instant clean, and it boasts a 100 per cent vegan and gluten-free mantra, so you know you’re getting all of the good stuff when you wash your face. Available at corpaflora.com.

Sally Hansen 18K Gold Hardener, $8

Get long, luxurious nails, resistant to breakage with this new nail treatment combining 18-karat gold with peptides and amino acids. Tips that are prone to splitting, tearing, cracking and breaking can be repaired in no time, making this formula in this must-have for your at-home mani kit. Bonus: it can be worn underneath your polish so you can be growing while you’re flaunting your shade du jour. Available this month at drugstores and online at ulta.com.

Essie Apricot Cuticle Oil, $8.50

There are few things worse than a fresh coat of polish paired with cracked cuticles sticking out all over the place. Pop this puppy into your purse for winter cold touchups and smooth and soften those unsightly (and sometimes painful) hanging cuticles. Your hands will thank you for it. Available at drugstores and online at ulta.com.

OPI Infinite Shine Lacquer, $12.50

Now that your nails in good condition, it’s time to give them a luscious coat of high-shine polish—and of course one that will last you all week long so you can focus on your other resolutions. This new LED- and UV-free gel polish cures with the coordinating base and top coat for ultra-long wear you have to try to believe. Available at select salons. opi.com

NUDESTIX Lip Cheek Pencil, $24

Why have two products for lips and cheeks when you can have one? The neutral shades of the NUDESTIX brand allow for a barely-there application, while the creamy vitamin E- and peptide-infused sticks apply with ease, leaving behind a supple and flawless finish. Our favorite shade of the moment? Soul—a perfect peachy nude. Available at Sephora.

The Body Shop Wild Argan Oil The Radiant Oil, $25

This beautifying oil does double duty for hair and skin, giving you an extra dose of a luxurious moisture without burning a hole in your wallet. Smooth over skin for a silky glow either solo or under your favourite body lotion and work a pump through damp or dry hair to smooth it out and add lustre and shine. Available at The Body Shop.

Sally Hershberger Major Volume 3-in-1 Volumizing Spray, $13

Second-day hair should be seriously scared with this triple threat spray. It builds volume, fixes any hairstyle into place and acts as a dry shampoo—all in one formula that won’t weigh even the finest strands down. Caffeine keeps roots elevated, reviving tired and limp tresses, while providing a strong all-day hold. Available at drugstore.com.

OURS by Cheryl Hickey Head to Toe Wash, $12

Reduce waste and keep your beauty shelf just a little less cluttered with the Head to Toe Wash that gently cleanses hair and body without stripping those natural oils that we really need. Aloe vera and green tea soothe and calm inflammation and it’s even good for those with super sensitive skin as it keeps out not-so-great ingredients like sulfates, parabens and artificial fragrances. oursbycherylhickey.com.

Neutrogena Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Daily Moisturizer, $16

This moisturizer gives you everything you want without all the harsh chemicals, sulfates, parabens and dyes that you don’t want. The luxurious texture gives just the right amount of hydration to keep your skin comfortable from morning ’til night, and the added vitamins and antioxidants help to improve your complexion day after day. Available at drugstores and online at ulta.com.

Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Nightly Brightening Pads, $45

Let your beauty products do the work while you work on getting some much-needed sleep. These organic pads reduce the appearance of fine lines, while brightening and evening out skin tone, all while you catch some z’s. Available at ulta.com.

Perricone MD Hyalo Plasma, $135

Products containing hyaluronic acid have become our BFFs when it comes to moisture—especially during the cold winter months. Get the effects of a hydration-locking treatment in one small pot that promises smooth, quenched skin that looks brighter and more youthful. Available at Sephora.

mark. Naked Love Hand Cream, $6

This new “Naked Love” fragrance is worth waiting for! Coming soon, this luxe hand cream won’t break the bank but will feel like it! The fresh, clean scent is all about feeling comfortable in your own skin (and we have to agree, the soft pink packaging is SO cute). Combine fruity notes like apricot nectar and white peaches with feminine notes of freesia and musk, and you’ve got a sexy, soft scent you’ll want to nourish your skin with all day long. Available February 2015 at avon.com

The Body Shop Smoky Poppy Body Butter, $20

We can’t be the only ones who get WAY too excited when The Body Shop launches a new signature scent, can we?! This new Smoky Poppy scent follows the same path as the recently-launched Red Musk, boasting a sexy, smoky warmth that is intoxicating and addictive. Get ready for this rich body butter (and a few other scented goodies) to hit stores soon! Available this month at The Body Shop.

Nip Fab Viper Venom Body Serum, $13

Tighten skin from head to toe without ever setting foot in a clinic with this budget-friendly skin serum. It repairs elasticity in skin, while repairing and relaxing out lines and even tightens for a bod that instantly looks more toned and firm. Available at ulta.com

Rodial Glamtox Neck Masks, $65

Make your resolution to treat the parts of your body you usually ignore with some extra TLC. This box of 8 neck masks are infused with Rodial’s signature Glamtox concoction to lift, firm, tone and hydrate. Make these masks part of your weekly at-home spa routine and you’ll thank yourself later! Available at nordstrom.com.

Fresh Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask, $92

This new overnight mask gives a new meaning to the term ‘beauty sleep’! The hydrating formula works in sync with your skin’s natural nighttime recovery process to firm, lift and plump skin by morning. As part of Fresh’s best-selling Black Tea collection, this unique mask is left on overnight to infuse skin with antioxidants, tea extracts and other soothing ingredients. Available at Sephora.

Neutrogena Healthy Skin CC Cream SPF 30, $15

Not having enough time in the morning is no excuse for skipping SPF—this hydrating CC Cream comes in both Light and Medium shades to even out skin, reduce dark spots and give the complexion a boost of radiance with its sheer tint and hydrating formula. It contains SPF 30, so you can rest easy knowing your skin is protected! Available at drugstores and online at ulta.com.

Olay Fresh Effects SPF 15 Moisturizer, $14

Get sun protection and winter-necessary moisturization with the power of the honeysuckle and white tea-infused formula of this SPF 15 formula. It’s lightweight and does double duty, while providing a smooth and even base for your makeup and keeps skin hydrated and protected all day long. Available at drugstores and online at ulta.com.

Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid-Touch Foundation, $10

Okay, so this is for you lazy girls out there (okay, I’m kind of speaking to myself) who just can’t roll in an extra product to their beauty regimen. This magical foundation (yes, it’s actually magic—try it and you’ll understand) has an SPF 20 and provides a flawless finish so you know you’re covered in every sense of the word. Available at drugstores and online at ulta.com.

Rimmel BB Cream Radiance, $10

Nothing makes you look more fresh and lively that healthy, dewy skin. Banish dullness with Rimmel’s new radiance-boosting BB Cream. Formulated with Shea butter and vitamin C, it instantly hydrates skin and gives a boost of radiance to make you look like you got your full 8 the nigh before. Available this month at drugstores. rimmellondon.com

Benefit Puff Off!, $29

Out too late last night? Did you get hooked watching Gilmore Girls until 1am again? (Happens to the best of us.) Nix those puffy eyes and smooth out any unsightly lines with the new and oh-so-perfect Puff Off!, which uses a teeny tiny iron to smooth out any pesky under-eye lines and cools on contact so you can look bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, even if you only caught a couple of winks. Available at Sephora.

Lise Watier Aurora Celestial Light Powder, $36

Add a touch of illumination to your complexion and get that she-must-have-gotten-10-hours-of-sleep appeal without even sipping any coffee (though you may still need some for your own mental well-being). This brightening powder with help you glow on and on, but make sure to stock up, because this glowing beauty is only here for a limited time. Available at Lise Watier.

Philips PureRadiance Facial Cleansing System, $125

Kick off your at-home spa day by giving yourself a deep facial cleanse, removing all that dirt, makeup and stress from the week. This rotating facial brush allows you to choose between a deep or gentle clean, with normal, sensitive and exfoliating brushes and can even be used in the shower. Available at hsn.com.

Look Beauty NailTreat Mani Moisture & Nourish Fingernail Mask, $8

The quickest, easiest and cleanest way to give your hands some TLC. Similar to your favorite sheet mask, this “mani mask” features two pairs of gloves, pre-saturated with an intense moisture treatment to restore suppleness to dry, rough and overworked hands. The unique glove format allows you to still use your hands, but we recommend that is restricted to handling a glass of vino or your favorite book. look-beauty.com.

Kocostar Foot Therapy, $8

Treating yourself to a mani-pedi once in a while is important, but if your tootsies are looking particularly weather-worn, try this at-home route that won’t disappoint. These little booties sit on your feet for 90 minutes and soften and slough off dead skin, while you relax and unwind, leaving behind baby-soft feet. Available at Urban Outfitters.

L’Oreal Infallible 2-Step Lipcolour, $12

This new 24HR lip color needs to make an appearance in your makeup bag this Spring—available in 14 rich colors, the double-ended wand features a long-wear liquid lip color on one end and an illuminating balm on the other. You won’t believe the comfort and shine you can get with such an invincible lippie! Available soon at drugstores. lorealparis.com

CoverGirl Full Lash Bloom Mascara, $9

Want supple, lush lashes? This mascara is the new one for you to try out. Not only is the bright pink tube so fun, but the formula is all about building volume and length while keeping your lashes soft and supple. The formula features a natural beeswax base, to banish brittle, stiff lashes. Available at drugstores and online at cvs.com.

MAC VIVA GLAM Miley Cyrus Lipglass, $15

It’s the collaboration we’ve all been waiting for—Miley Cyrus for MAC VIVA GLAM launches this month! Of course, I’d say you should pick up both the Lipstick and the Lipglass, but if I had to pick a favorite, I’d say everyone needs this out-of-control sparkly hot pink in their makeup bag this season. Combine that with the fact every cent goes to charity—this gloss definitely should be on your list! Available January 22, 2015 at MAC.