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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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8th January, 2019

Eye of Horus Liquid Define Liner is the most amazing eyeliner and extremely easy to use. It can take your normal look to a new level and you can have it as thick or natural as you like. Anyone can use this product!

8th January, 2019

I love the maybelline lip ink i use it everyday and it is fab!

8th January, 2019

Ooooo hard one but mine would have to be Garnier BB Light Natural Beautifier 5 in 1. I just love how it comes out as a white cream and blends in to my skin colour perfectly. I don't have to worry about colour matching it does it for me. Magical!! It gives me a glow and minimal cover without looking caked like foundation. Fave by far of 2018!

8th January, 2019

Revolution Makeup creme concealer is a must try for everyone. Especially if you find alot of other concealers drying and cakey. This product is absolutely incredible! A thick formula but easy to blend and doesnt settle into my fine lines. It doesn't look cakey and it doesnt dry out and go patchy on my skin.

8th January, 2019

Has it be Nars Sheer Glow. Hands down best foundation I have ever used, makes my skin look amazing and never blotchy! Heaps of compliments when wearing also have managed to convert a couple of friends.

8th January, 2019

I have loved nars sheer glow. I decided I wanted to invest in my skin products as I haven’t been able to find a drugstore foundation that works for me, so I sampled a number of foundations from Mecca and nars sheer glow really stood out to me. It sits so well on my skin and looks like skin rather than makeup. Every time I wear it, people compliment my skin!

8th January, 2019

I can't pick one thing! My bestests was discovering Mellow Lip paint, and using MAC paint pot as my base under eyeshadow.

7th January, 2019

tarte maneater mascara, 4-in-1 setting mist and bb cream, love them. also really enjoyed the body shop liquid lip cherry gum, it's like a gloss but its not sticky, nor overly glossy... and it gives a lovely stain once it wears off!

7th January, 2019

One of my top makeup discoveries for 2018 would have to be benefit's BADgal BANG! mascara. I love their Rollerlash, but the BADgal one just takes eyelashes to the next level: they are separated, curled, lengthened, and it doesn't smudge. I love it! It is my go-to mascara now.

7th January, 2019

I'm gonna cheat and mention some of my favorite Sigma brushes that came in a set. I really love my Sigma Spot-On Concealer Kit. The brushes in there are so handy it's like the thing you didn't think you needed but then you use it all the time, well, not all the brushes because I'm lucky that not every day is a zit day. But my faves of the lot are the F71 – Detail Concealer™: Use with a soft, light sweeping motion for a subtle touch of concealer. It's actually I brush I didn't like when I first got it but it's excellent for using to swipe on a bit of concealer and controlling how much you put on and so it don't looked caked on or crease as quickly later on and fantastic if you don't like foundation under your nails when you dot it on your face. I use this brush every time I have 7 of them. F64 – Soft Blend Concealer™: Best for buffing and evening out concealer applied with a light hand on large areas or all-over finish of the face. If you like blending out concealer under your eyes with a brush, this is your brush. Also fantastic for blending out concealer on your lids if you like using it as an eye primer. F63 – Airbrush Blender™: Delivers an airbrushed application of concealer for a diffused, well-blended finish. Want to buff out the concealer you dotted on that pimple? This the brush for that. Also if you want to just spot blend a tiny bit of concealer in strategic places around your eyes to clean things up it's perfect. Also doubles as eyeshadow brush. I have multiples of this. Need a brush to dot the tiniest amount of concealer on a pimple or bump? Then you want the F68 – Pin-Point Concealer™: Best for coverage of small spots that needs extra concealing. So those are my fave brushes from the set.

7th January, 2019

I think I got this in 2018 but I can’t be certain, it was definitely out before last year but I love using the LA Girl Matte Flat Velvet Lipstic, it is so smooth and easy to apply. My lips don’t dry out too much and it’s easy enough to put a bit of gloss overtop when it does get a bit dry. Plus the beautiful vibrant colour always brightens my day and leaves me feeling glamorous!

7th January, 2019

I dont think this product was released in 2018 but all year i've been loving Theyre Real Mascara by Benefit. Its my go to mascara, gives me length, right amount of product - love the natural look!

7th January, 2019

My all time fav for 2018 would have to be my maybelline liquid eyeliner love love love it stays on is blacker than black and is so easy to apply with high accuracy I just love it

7th January, 2019

I would definitely have to say the Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation. I've tried using other foundations but ALWAYS go back to this one.

7th January, 2019

Any of the bareMinerals Gen Nude lip products! Really long lasting formulas, and there is the perfect shade for everyone.

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