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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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9th January, 2019

The Mario Badescu face spray has been a game changer! I use it as a toner twice a day. It's only $12 but I have seen great results so far! Leaves your face feeling moisturised, nourished and refreshed. This can be used to set make up too!

9th January, 2019

Absolutely love the Linden Leaves soothing eye makeup remover with eyebright and organic white tea. I use it as a whole make up remover every night.

9th January, 2019

Loreal creme gel face wash, lush tea tree toner water, Goodieco bright treatment oil, Sukin rosehip oil and Olay moustrurizing cream are products I have been loving this year.

8th January, 2019

Mine is the trilogy everything balm...its the best lip moisturiser ever, only have to apply it once and lips stay moisturised the whole day...amazing!

8th January, 2019

I love the pure clay mask by l'oreal. Amazing product. Makes my skin feel fresh and amazing. Lifts me up after wearing it. Recommend to all.

8th January, 2019

Ohh I do love the sound of the La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Plus! I must try this next as I too like to switch things up, i dunno, i just think I am slways trying to clear/improve my skin. Throughout 2018 I feel as tho I have fone from reigime to reigime, clinique, dermalogica, mario badescu, mac, estee lauder, ginger and me, triology, sukin etc you name it, but the one constant has been the La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Ultra SPF 50+. After trialling glycolics retonols etc I am cautious to protect my skin outdoors and this little baby does a great job! Perfect consistency, feels just like a dream to apply and the finish is flawless, great for my oily skin.

8th January, 2019

L’Oréal pure clay mask is my absolute fav for a skin fixer, once a week I use it and my gosh it’s a god send! I have a MAJOR oily T-zone and that mask is the only one to make my skin feel absolutely amazing! I recommend it all the time to my friends and family :) the glow and brightness it gives is 100%

8th January, 2019

My most favourite is Loreal Pure Clay, as its quick fix for my dull skin problem. It gives instant freshness and smooth looking skin. I just love it.

8th January, 2019

I am in absolute love with the Cucumber and Lettuce Maximal Protection Mist toner by Okana. 100% Naturally derived products, 100% New Zealand Made and leaves your skin feeling mousturised and refreshed. Love love love!

8th January, 2019

I loved my face cream from lush this year a lot, it’s called celestial, sad I ran out, but I have too many other creams to go through first. :/

8th January, 2019

My favorite has to be The Ordinary's alpha arbutin!

8th January, 2019

I love the loreal sugar scrub! my skin is so smoothh afterwards

8th January, 2019

I really loved the Evolu overnight mask as well, its super nice have even got myself another one it just feels super lux :)

8th January, 2019

My favourite skin care for 2018 is definitely L'Oréal's pure-clay purifying mask, it really does help brighten dull skin, love it!!

8th January, 2019

I’m loving the Clarins extra firming eye cream. It does exactly what it says it will and sits so beautifully under Makeup

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