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The Crew Reviews: Best of 2018 Tools & More!

6 January, 2019 - 02:03pm by - Head Pixie | 136 Comments

Compiled by BR Kellie

I have never really understood people's affection for tools. Hammers, screwdrivers, those electrical ones that make holes in wood so you can put metal stuff in them. (Yep, I'll well versed in tool talk....). Beauty tools however? Different story. A good beauty tool can make all the difference between a good hair day and hiding under a hat. Between flawless foundation and a streaky mess. So what did we discover this year that have become intrinsic elements of our beauty tool belt? Check these hardworkers out...

BR Merilyn

VS Sassoon Digital Sensor Hair Dryer

After reading your reviews for the VS Sassoon Digital Sensor Hair Dryer I raced right out and bought it, and I have not had one single iota of regret. This hair tool is THE BEST DRYER I've used in all my years on this planet. It's everything the reviews said it would be - lightweight, fast, kind to your hair. THE BEST. Make it your 2019 mission to get yourself one.

BR Natalie 

Honey Babe Barrier Créme

My favourite misc product of 2018 was a tough one to choose.  But I've settled on the Honey Babe Barrier Cream. I'm notoriously fussy about what I use on the boys so when baby skincare landed in the office I was hmming and ahhing about whether or not I wanted to try it.  After reading up on the purity of the ingredients I began using the Honey Babe Barrier Cream on Billy's nappy area - rash be gone!  Chafe marks be gone!  
After about 2 weeks I noticed my old lady hands were in the best condition they'd been in for a long time.  And after a few days I twigged - it was the Honey Babe!  It's now my go-to hand cream and foot cream and I can't shout it loudly enough - it is an incredible cream for hands, feet and bums!

BR Kellie

Remington Proluxe Salon Straightener

If you've read this article you know what my MVP is for the year. Remington Proluxe Salon Straightener, come on down!! Unlike my GHDs, which were used a handful of times and then set aside only to be used in times of hope and desperation only to disappoint time and time again, my lovely Remmies have been pulled out a good three or more times A WEEK. They've consistently taken my curly/frizzy hair and smoothed it to perfection in no time at all. I'm tempted to buy a second pair lest anything happen to my first. So. Much. LOVE.

BR Tabatha

Glam by Manicare Buffing Foundation Brush

The Glam by Manicare Buffing Foundation Brush has saved me a fortune in wasted money. It has taken my most unblendable, difficult to work with foundations and wrangled them into submission. And we're not talking about cheap as chips foundations either, we're talking high-end. It beats and buffs them into a seamless finish, all the while giving me sensational-looking skin. It also works with great foundations too - but it's the ones I'd all but given up on that I'm stoked to revive, to use, to enjoy. Also, it's a super pretty brush that's so soft that it makes you feel like angels are kissing your skin while you use it - and who doesn't adore that!?

BR Amelia

Garnier Fructis Smoothing Macadamia Hair Food

My favourite 'other' product of the year is Garnier Macadamia Hair Food.  It smells amazing.  I'm not surprised there's a 'do not eat' warning on the tub!  I use it once a week as a treatment for my hair - and by treatment I mean I leave it on for a couple of minutes in the shower because I'm lazy.  And time poor.  But this is all it takes for smooth, frizz-free, manageable hair! You'll find it in your local supermarket and if you keep your eye out, it comes on special for around $8!

There you have it! The beauty products that got the seal of approval, the big tick, a whole lotta love from the Beauty Review Beauty Crew. Are any of our faves on your list? Have we missed something the world needs to know about? Chat away!


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itsclearascrystal
9th January, 2019

Make up brushes and a good serum are must haves for me.
lisafinlay
9th January, 2019

The Lush Sleepy moisturising cream is a dream. It smells so lovely and is so buttery on your legs!
leahsmithie
9th January, 2019

Bondi Sands foam self tan! It's so natural looking on the skin. Really easy to be applied with a mit. even coverage and lasts. Highly recommended for sure! Would purchase again and again!
Kimrose
9th January, 2019

In 2018 I discovered Lush shampoo bars. I am a convert! Absolutely love them, Husband even bought me some for christmas. No more shampoo bottles for me
Aphrodite_01
9th January, 2019

I love Green Tea fragrance by Elizabeth Arden. It’s a lovely light refreshing scent, perfect for daily use especially if you’re like me & have skin that reacts to heavy perfume.
SandyGedge
9th January, 2019

Definitely the loreal clay range
Stunning_simplicity
9th January, 2019

L’Oréal glow scrub but make sure to check the packaging as it’s changed slightly and I got the wrong one nourishing and I hate it
BeautyGirl
9th January, 2019

Mines not on the list! I love love my cloud 9 straightener and the tangle teezer brush <3
petitemaman
9th January, 2019

After years of hearing about it I finally bought a tangle teezer for my daughter's waist length hair. She now actually enjoys brushing and even does it herself. It doesn't pull and softens the hair all the way through to the ends, we are now sharing!
AerialRose
9th January, 2019

I agree about the hair mask!! It definitely helps with frizz but my fav “other” product is my GHD Platinum + hair straightener. It does an amazing job, heats up so fast and takes very little time for me to do my hair
sarahwaughnz
9th January, 2019

It's not on here for review yet (would love to see it on here though!) but I have to mention the Remington iLight Pro hair removal system for face and body. I've only done one round so far but have seen results already and it is so easy to use!
Veroz1
9th January, 2019

Linden Leaves Body Oil has changed my skin. I use it every morning when I step out of the shower on wet skin and it makes my skin so soft and smooth.
Skibunny
9th January, 2019

The Original Beautyblender makeup sponge applicator. I bought after reading the amazing reviews here on Beauty Review and it’s now become a staple tool of mine. I can’t believe I went so long without owning one of these! Once you try it, you’ll be hooked, just as I am. Makeup just glides on effortlessly, no streaks, no hassles.
aleisha-jane90
9th January, 2019

Hands down the number 3 Olaplex hair treatment it has saved my hair.
HotLipzHoolihan
8th January, 2019

The mecca max brow artist brush is my ‘go to’ when I use my fav bdb eye brow powder. It has the slanted brush at one end and the spoolie at the other end....makes putting on the brow powder so easy.

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