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The Crew Reviews: Best of 2018 Skin Care

29 December, 2018 - 07:30pm by - Head Pixie | 171 Comments

Compiled by BR Kellie

What must it be like to find a skin care regime you like and stick to it? We imagine a simpler, easier life. One not filled with nail-biting worry about whether your skin will breakout or react in some way to new products. Still, we beauty junkies can't be stopped from experimenting - and every now and then we find something fab that sees us remain true to a product. What's given us a taste of the loyalties this year? Check these out...

BR Merilyn


L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Laser x3 Serum

How did we live without serums? More importantly... how did I survive without this one? L'Oréal have knocked it out of the park with Revitalift Laser x3. Since using it I've seen a visible difference in my skin. It loads my skin up with hydration, plumping up fine lines and I feel like the texture of my skin has improved. I do like to change up my skin care, but this is a keeper.

BR Natalie 

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Plus

My stand out skincare find of 2018 has become a daily staple. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Plus is a mind-blowing product wrapped in one enigma of a tube.  When these first landed at BRHQ, I think it's fair to say, we were all a bit miffed about what it actually was. Even moi, the French speaker of the crew couldn't shed any light on how to use this product after reading the packaging. After a bit of experimenting, I've settled on the fact that this is a thick serum in a tube. I use it after cleansing and before moisturising. The difference to my skin since introducing this one product is immense. Smooth. Soft. Blackhead free. Oil remains firmly at bay, all day long.  My nose crevices don't flake. Ever. My moisturiser soaks in beautifully leaving the perfect canvas for makeup.  Actually. I'm changing my definition of what exactly the Effaclar Duo Plus is. For me. It's still a thick serum in a tube, but its also a mattifying primer that doesn't dull your skin. Hands down. I don't know how my skin ever survived without it!

BR Kellie

Evolu Rehydration Rescue Masque

This isn't new, but it's new to me... and I don't know how Iived without it in my life. Evolu's Rehydration Rescue Masque is my skin's guardian angel. I pop it on at night on those days where my skin's so dry I could be mistaken for a mummified corpse, when my acne's having a flare up, or when I just need a boost... and I wake up the next day and my skin just looks better. Plumper, fresher, renewed. It's like magic. I'm a bit of a skin care maverick and find it hard to stay committed to any particular product, but I'll be staying true to this pretty!

BR Tabatha

L'Oréal Pure-Clay Purifying Charcoal Mask

Hellooooo skin saviour. You know those days when you wake up and your face looks like an oil slick and your pores are like portals to another world and you feel like your skin went out partying three days solid even though you've just done your usual get up, go to work, sleep by ten routine? This will help fix it. At least, it fixes me. I pop the black goop of goodness on, let it sit, then stare in the mirror marvelling at how the oily bits remain a deep black compared to the dry grey bits, wash it off - and there you have it. A brighter, better looking moi. I don't use it all the time as it would dry my skin out too much, but on those blah skin days it's become my ultimate skin pick-me-up.

BR Amelia

La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Ultra SPF 50+

I've tried so many new skin care products this year, but none rocked my world more than La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Ultra SPF 50+. AKA the greatest facial sunscreen in the world. I love everything about this product, including the ridiculously cute container. The thing to bear in mind with this product is it looks small, which makes it seem expensive; but a little goes a long way. You can slip, slap, slop this and actually not use very much at all! For those of us with sensitive skin, this sunscreen has no near-rivals. I don't think I've tried a sunscreen so lightweight with such a powerful SPF.  It's non-greasy and I've encountered absolutely no irritation. I can't recommend this enough!  

So... are any of our skin care picks your hits? What's given your skin loads of love in 2018? Go on... hit us up with your recommendations. See if you can tempt us to stray in 2019...

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7th January, 2019

Mine would the Olay Total Effects Foaming Cleanser, I got this in the beauty vault and it has helped me so much. I have less pimples, black heads and it makes my skin feel so soft

7th January, 2019

I've said it before and I will say it again - Essano Clear face serum. It is my LIFESAVER. I get acne on my chin which I have tried many things (diet, face cleansers etc) to try clear it. The only thing that works is this serum. Literally works overnight. I can't even explain how good it is!

7th January, 2019

Have tried a lot of products on my face to slow down the impact of ageing. Finally found one towards the end of 2018. I absolutely love L'Oreal Golden Age range. I have been using the day & night creams along with the serum for over a month now. My skin looks so much healthier, the frown lines have started reducing, as have the age related marks on my face. In fact I was getting a facial a couple of weeks back and the lady noticed the change and commented on my skin. I am a fan and will continue to use this range:)

7th January, 2019

Oasis Rhino Repair. Hands down the most universal and effective skincare product I've ever purchased. I'll never go without it. xxx It was all thanks to a fellow BR reviewer who told me all about it too. Love BR x

7th January, 2019

I grabbed the L'Oreal Paris Infallible Anti Redness Primer as a random third item as part of a 'buy 2 get 1 free' deal at a pharmacy when I needed Mascara and Foundation. It turned out to be a game changer! Tones down the redness and uneven skin tone as well as keeping my foundation in place for longer.

7th January, 2019

my fave skincare this year has been not something you can buy in a shop. it made by Hannahs bumble balm. its a natural skin relief, i have eczema on my face so have to be careful what i use. and this stuff is awesome. leaves my skin so soft and is starting to repair the effects of the eczema

7th January, 2019

I love the Estee lauder Advanced night recovery serum, it makes my skin smoother, plumper and clearer looking. I can see why this is one of the best selling estee products. I use it to thin down my double wear for a more natural weekend look and it helps your moisturiser sink in as well. I now use this morning and night.

7th January, 2019

My favourite products have been getting onto the Murad skincare system -- its amazing!!

7th January, 2019

My favourite product of 2018 is LiLash, my eyelashes have never been so long!

7th January, 2019

Being over 50 I have been told that I need to get some Retinal into my skin. I was recommended DP Dermaceuticals Retinal Active which only needs a minimal amount and can mix it into my normal eye and moisturiser so ends up cheaper than buying special moisturiser and eye cream with it in it already.

7th January, 2019

My favourite is the Skinfood Night Trio mask, three masks, each specific to an area of your face, resulting in refreshed, smooth hydrated skin!

7th January, 2019

I wish for everything Estée Lauder but my budget definitely won’t allow but I managed to pool a few birthday vouchers and buy the Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate and love it.

7th January, 2019

I've recently discovered World Organics and fallen in love! Their everyday evening primrose moisturiser is amazing, and made with 77% certified organic ingredients, and developed right here in NZ!

7th January, 2019

I have two that I adored and would repurchase. Essano Clarifying Day Mask and Trilogy Age Proof Overnight Mask.

7th January, 2019

I use the other L'Oreal Revitalift product which are amazing for maturing skin. The eye wand is lovely to use around my eyes and irons out those fine lines.

Reina
7th January, 2019

Just realised this is a skincare article, whoops! My favourite discovery this year has to be Taylor skincare, their stuff is just amazing!! Way better than glamglow

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