School bells are starting to ring, get ready to ace the school year with our ultimate back-to-school guide. Whether you’re refreshing your wardrobe, upgrading your skincare routine, or adding the perfect finishing touches with makeup, we’ve got you covered with the must-have essentials to start the semester in style. Explore our top picks and step into the new academic year with confidence and flair.
Skincare & Makeup
Get your skin and makeup game ready for the new school year. From clear, glowing skin to fresh, natural makeup looks, below products will help you feel confident and look your best every day.
CHANEL LE MASQUE Camellia Exfoliating Mask, $92
Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask, $ 62
COVERGIRL Back to School Kit, $43.99 (Available in Shoppers Drug Mart Stores)
Dermalogica Breakout Clearing Booster, $35
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo(+) Global Treatment, $31
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum with Niacinamide, $30.99
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Face Cream SPF 25, $29.99
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3%, $29.99
Garnier SkinActive Brightening Night Vitamin-C Serum, $24.99
Monday Haircare Smooth Shampoo, $21.49
Revlon Dual Ended Jelly Makeup Blender, $19.99
NYX Professional Bettermelt Blush, $17.49
Gold Bond® Extra Strength Body Lotion, $14.49
eos Natural Smooth Lip Balm, $11.49
Styles
Step into the new school year in style with our top picks for shoes, sneakers, jackets, and backpacks. Whether you’re walking to class or braving the elements, these essentials combine comfort and fashion to keep you looking sharp and feeling ready for anything.
Canada Goose Boswell Reversible Liner Jacket Black Label, $1,095
Peak Performance Helium Utility FLO Limited Down Hood Jacket, $450
The Moto Vegan Leather Jacket from Brixton , $200
Silver Jeans V-Front High Rise Wide Leg Jeans, $108
Good For Sunday Wide Leg Cotton Slub Pants, $98
H&M X Reebok Scuba Track Jacket With Printed Motif, $29.99
On Cloudsurfer Next, $190
ALDO Reis Loafer, $150
Reebok Campio Xt Shoes, $120
Skechers Slip-ins: Ultra Flex 3.0 – Color Boost, $55
SHEIN Back-to-School Campus Tour
From August 28 to September 7, SHEIN’s graffiti-styled truck will transform into a hub of fashion fun at five university campuses: University of Toronto (St. George), University of Toronto (Scarborough), York University, Western University, and Queen’s University. Students can customize their looks with t-shirt printing, browse the latest collections, and sign up to become campus ambassadors.
The North Face Women’s Borealis Backpack, $129.99
Uniqlo Functional Backpack, $59.90
Staples Pep Rally Large Lunch Bag – Multicolour Floral, $21.98
