So 2018 was kind of a mess for me. But you know what wasn’t messy? My makeup! I stumbled upon some gems this year that will definitely follow me into 2018.
I can’t wait for 2019 because with the help with all of these products, I won’t need no filtas! Ok, kidding – I will never leave my filters alone. They make my feed cohesive, okay!? Let me know if you have tried any of these beauties.
CoverGirl TruBlend Matte Makeup (Soft Beige)
This is my drugstore foundation holy grail. For 2018, I wore more foundation that I have ever worn, but this is the real deal! I tried 2-3 different foundations and this was my favorite by far. The consistency is smooth and blendable with a nice natural finish. The best part is that this power foundation is under $10!
Colourpop Lip Gloss (Curvii)
Ok, so I may have binged on Colourpop lipsticks + glosses this year, but no ragrats! They had a Black Friday sale pulled me in and took all of my money.
This lovely nude gloss took my heart this year and while I have only worn it a handful of times, it is the nude lippy that I have dreamed about owning for years. Friendly for a variety of skintones, this nude is too pretty to pass up. It is a true J.Lo in the early 2000’s lip gloss – gorgeous and perfect to wear with a Juicy tracksuit. Yes people, they’re baaccckkk!
Keep checking my IG, people. I have a feeling that Curvii will be making multiple appearances in 2019.
Melan-in Skin Nourishing Serum
This is a magic serum. I am not a serum gal. They are intimidating and I am lazy, so usually we don’t get along. That all changed when I received this serum. It is a blend of different organic oils and it leaves my skin feelin sawwwffttt. I use this underneath my moisturizer and it leaves my skin feeling so soft all day. If you are looking for something to get you your skin through the winter months, this is da stuff you need.
e.l.f. Prep & Hydrate Balm
If you have scaly winter skin, this is for you. I am usual a human oil patch, but the past few months have thrown my skin for a doozy. I have had the roughest skin I have had in months – but this hydrating balm was just what I needed to bring my skin back to life. I love putting it on under my foundation for a smoothing and moisturizing base. Plus it’s only $8!! It feels more like a $30 primer, tbh.
Makeup Forever Self-Setting Concealer
Just when I thought I didn’t need more concealer, it turns out I needed another concealer. I didn’t even know that I needed it until I first applied it. This concealer is full coverage, but verrrryyy blendable. It took over for the rest of my concealers and I rarely need foundation when I wear it because that stuff covers errrthang up.
If you are on the fence, just give it a try from Sephora and take it back if you don’t like it. I promise you will though!
L’Oreal Voluminous Lash Paradise
If you haven’t picked up this mascara yet, you sleepin’. A total dupe of Better Than Sex Mascara from the brush down to the same frosty pick packaging.
Even though this mascara is under $10, it performs better than some of my $30+ mascaras. The brush is round and fluffy and it gives your lashes insane volume + length + definition. If you don’t already have a bulk amount of these puppies stashed away, you need to buy this ASAP!
Did I inspire any of you to load up your ULTA cart? Let me know below if I missed any of your fave products that you tried in 2018.
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LOVE L’Oreal’s new mascara and the companion primer. It reminds me of Urban Decay’s Subversion primer and Perversion mascara. (For about a third of the price!) The L’Oreal version seems to last longer and the brush doesn’t clump. It’s a fantastic option. And the packaging is pretty to boot! Great choice!!
I’ve never tried the Subversion primer, but I have heard great things about it!! I will add it to my list 🙂