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The Crew Reviews: Best of 2018 Makeup

26 December, 2018 - 07:33pm by - Head Pixie | 147 Comments

By BR Kellie

Oodles of beauty products pass through the hallowed halls of Beauty Review and the crew takes it upon ourselves to try as much as we can because... erm... research. It's important for us to stay across the latest releases, new formulas, seasonal shades... I mean, it's our job, we have to, and also because we're beauty junkies. We get every bit as excited by the sight of a courier bag as a magpie when it sees a glittery strand of tinsel in a hedge. 

So what makeup found its way into our lives and our hearts this year? Read on!

BR Merilyn

NYX Professional Makeup Wonder Stick

Love makeup that makes life easy? You're going to adore the NYX Professional Makeup Wonder Stick. With a highlight on one end and a contour colour on the other, you just swipe, blend and go. So creamy, so easy, so simple! I'll be repurchasing this in a flash!

BR Natalie 

Maybelline Superstay Lip Ink

The Maybelline Superstay Lip Ink is my makeup hit of 2018. I've tried a few shades, but my favourite is Dreamer. Its kinda pink, kinda nude. I wear it and I feel like my lips are making a statement without looking too bold. Everything about this product is perfect. The applicator is easy to use and the formula is smooth and creamy - there's no stickiness at all! The matte finish is stunning. Matte without a hint of dryness. And when they say this is a Superstay product - you better believe it. It doesn't budge for food or drink. On a night out you'll probably survive without a touch up!

BR Kellie

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Glow

This year I've done a bit of a one-eighty in my makeup application techniques. I've let my brushes and sponges languish as I've gone back to getting fingery with it, and the change can all be put down to L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Glow. When I got my hands on this foundation I tried it with a sponge and it was okay, but not amazing. A brush didn't do it for me either. But my fingers? With a little swipe and wipe fingery action the result was glorious! Streak-free, even application that gave me a my skin but much, much better look! Bonus? It's FAST. In between making lunches, doing housework and yelling 'get your uniform on' a thousand times every morning I require quick and easy makeup and this stunner ticks all the boxes! 

BR Tabatha

Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara

This is everything. No exaggeration. One swipe and you've got longer, lusher more luxurious lashes. They're separated, non-clumping and the formula doesn't flake. I've always thought high-end mascaras were a bit of a have considering how many amazing drugstore ones there are out there (L'Oréal Paris Paradise Mascara is AMAZING and had I not discovered this would have taken the title), but this has me convinced that it's sometimes worth it to pay the extra pingers. Sublime.

BR Amelia

Teddy Lane Nails

Teddy Lane Nails are incredible. I never thought I'd be raving about stick-on nails, and yet here I am in my yearly review, raving about stick-on nails! With so many designs and shapes and lengths to choose from you'd be hard pressed not to find a design you loved. It's so easy to find the right nails to fit yours and even easier to apply them. And you can choose the application that's right for you. Do you want them on just for the night? Or for the whole week? You can opt for either! And, if you look after them, you can totally reuse them!  Fab brand, fab price, fab products.

2018 was a brilliant year for makeup. Fantastic formulas, gorgeous innovations... it's made us all the more excited to see what 2019 brings! So, what hit the top of your love-list this year? Get chatting!

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9th January, 2019

Definatly australis fresh and flawless presses powder! It's my holy grail face powder.

8th January, 2019

Forme, its the bdb brow powder, stays on for ages and so easy to apply...better than a brow pencil!

8th January, 2019

Infallible pro-glow is amazing and makes my face look flawless. I have dark rings under my eyes sometimes and this helps to cover it. I also love that it has a sunscreen in it.

8th January, 2019

Definitely roller lash from benefit, my no lashes turn into bomb as looks like I’m wearing falsie lashes!! Cant get enough of it, it’s on me always!

8th January, 2019

For me my favourite is definitely the L'Oréal INFALLIBLE Pro-Glow Foundation After receiving for a trial I fell in love and buy this regularly now. Looks light & fresh on my skin with just the right amount of coverage & glow.

8th January, 2019

My most favorite cosmetic for 2018 was, and still is, Loreal Full Coverage Foundation and Maybelline Superstay Lip Ink. These 2 will remain in my stock for this year as well :-)

8th January, 2019

My favourite cosmetic item of 2018 was the Roller Lash Mascara by Benefit. This is the holy grail of mascaras. Makes your lashes super long and amazing, I would often get complemented on my lashes when wearing this.

8th January, 2019

My benefit rollerlash was the winner for me this year, couldn’t go anywhere without it. I’ve had a normal size at home and mini sizes in my handbags. :)

8th January, 2019

This was not new in 2018 but it definitely was a mainstay for my makeup routine last year: - ABH Modern Renaissance palette - Mecca Maxima powder highlighter - Inissfree loose powder (still my best setting powder to date)

8th January, 2019

I love the Maybelline foundation fit me matte and poreless! so lovely and smooth to apply, great for my oil prone skin

8th January, 2019

For me its been Eco Minerals mineral powder its been so lovely over the summer months to just brush this on and go, its light and gives me just the right amount of coverage and doesn't rub off on bubs :)

8th January, 2019

The Estée Lauder Doublewear foundation is amazing!!!(I know I’m a few years late to the party) . I’ve never found another base that I love so much.

8th January, 2019

Foundation cream from The body shop. such a great quality and all natural.

8th January, 2019

For me it’s definitely the young blood eyebrow kit in brunette! Such a great brow product

8th January, 2019

My go to for 2018 was Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lift & Firm concealer. It did a great job of hiding the shadows under my eyes caused by the sleep deprivation of having a newborn & a toddler.

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