Veronica Chu's top beauty picks for Lunar New Year

Living in Canada offers us the opportunity to experience and learn about a diverse range of cultural celebrations, including Lunar New Year which falls on January 25th, 2020. Lunar New Year is the start of the new year according to the traditional Chinese calendar. Makeup Artist Veronica Chu takes pride in combining her Chinese roots with North American beauty trends, so she put together her top product picks to ring in the new year with an eye on tradition, superstition, and a big dose of glam!

SKINCARE

If you've been on the lookout for a skincare set that will help you combat uneven tone and dryness, the Shiseido Lunar New Year Bloom Set will check all your boxes! It includes their eye concentrate, brightening cream, face cream and eudermine essence. 

Shiseido Lunar New Year Bloom Set, $95

Who doesn't love a little extra glow? We're head over heels for Guerlain's Illuminating Powder. It's made of light-diffusing pearls to minimize flaws while also adding brightness to your skin. 

Guerlain Meteorites Chinese New Year 2020, $77

It's no secret that Beautyblenders have been dominating the makeup world for their ability to provide a seamless finish. For Lunar New Year, Beautyblender released a bold red one that comes in a gold storage nest! The packaging 

Beautyblender Lunar New Year 2020 Blend & Store Duo, $35

EYES

The NARS Singapore Quad Eyeshadow is decorating specifically for the new year and has a beautiful range of finishes and shades. Not only are the shadows lightweight and easy to blend, but they're also rich in pigmentation. The bold colours are the perfect way to glam up, regardless of the occasion. The palette includes sparkling pale gold, sparkling metallic brass, shimmering deep rust red and sparkling antiqued bronze.

NARS Singapore Quad Eyeshadow, $68

LIPS

What better way to make a statement for the Lunar New Year than with a bold red lip? Red is an extremely popular colour for Lunar New Year as it symbolizes joy and good fortune. The Covergirl Exhibitionist Ultra Matte Lipstick in "The Real Thing," will keep your lips hydrated and stay on all night long!

Covergirl Exhibitionist Ultra Matte Lipstick, $8.97 

NAILS

With numerous celebrations to attend, having your nails in top form is essential! Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure in Red is perfect for the Lunar New Year! Not only is it chip-resistant, but the application is simple and fast with its precision brush. 

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure, $8.97

HAIR

Having a glossy shine is our favourite way to elevate a hairstyle. The Kerastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil is an anti-frizz spray that doubles as a heat protectant up to 230 degrees. It offers 48 hours of shine and smells heavenly. Best of all, it reduces split ends to keep your hair feeling as healthy as it looks. 

Kerastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil Red Edition, $60