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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

Upping my skin care game is definitely something I need to do in 2019. I don’t have a particular favourite brand for this but the end of the year I will. Time to read some reviews!

7th January, 2019

My fav of the year for 2018 was the Clinique Take The Day Off cleansing balm. SUCH a good make-up remover, and I just love the way it melts into my hands when I use it!

7th January, 2019

Trilogy Ultra Hydrating Face Cream is my absolute favourite. Feels amazing on my skin and gives me petty of nourishment and looks great under my make up

7th January, 2019

My favourite hasn't changed, it's still the oasis rhino repair. It's so soothing for sunburn and also great as an overnight intensive moisturiser/ sleeping mask.

7th January, 2019

I discovered my favourite cleanser during 2018 ... L’Oreal Paris Pure Clay Foaming Charcoal Cleanser. It’s perfect for very oily skin like mine.

7th January, 2019

My favourite skincare product of 2018 was the L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Intense Nutrition Serum. I love serums at the best of times, but this one is special!

7th January, 2019

I used Garnier Micellar Gel Face Wash which I got in my Beauty Vault haul yay, and I really like it - must do a review on it!!!

7th January, 2019

Another favourite skincare product I discovered last year is the Mario Badescu facial spray with Aloe vera. So hydrating and affordable at $11.

7th January, 2019

I love the exfolikate from Kate Sommerville - it stings, but it is such an effective exfoliant and it just brightens my skin so much!

7th January, 2019

Face skin care is really important to me. My absolute fave trio are Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel, followed by Ultra Calming Mist and then Ultra Sensitive tint (SPF 30). They are discontinuing my moisturiser :-( so I have stocked up :-)

7th January, 2019

My 2018 discovery was Dr Dennis Gross Ferulic + Retinol Triple Correction Eye Serum, it shrunk my heavy fleshy upper lids that I’d battled with for years so 2019 can be the year I finally get to wear eyeshadow!

7th January, 2019

lA roche-posay facial cleanser for oily/sensitive skin. That's has cleared up my skin so much and it lasts ages! I've still got it ( although nearly run out) and I think it's been at least 5months? Not sure though but it's been a fair while.

7th January, 2019

My favourite find last year was the CosRx AHA/BHA clarifying toner treatment. It really helps to gently exfoliate and cleanse, while not being drying. I find my skin is so much clearer from using this - less whiteheads and blackheads

7th January, 2019

Mine would be my Revlon Age defying with DNA advantage Foaming cleanser. It removes makeup but still remains gentle on the skin. It seemed to last forever as you only use the tiniest amount.

7th January, 2019

I have been loving using Essano Rosehip Regenerating Facial Moisturiser. And because it doesn't have SPF, wearing La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Ultra over the top when I go outside is a perfect combo.

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