Top 10 Beauty Products You Need Right Now
Calling all beauty lovers, product junkies and makeup connoisseurs; if you identify as one of the titles listed, 9 times out of 10 you struggle with Keeping Up with the Jones’. There are so many options out there in the world of feeling fabulous and there’s no worse feeling than having your hard earned cash wasted after splurging on a trending product that your favorite Youtuber obliged to, only to find out she got paid for it and the product actually sucked.
But have no fear: the days of buying products that are good-for-nothing but Instagram likes are OVER! After much trial and error here are my top 10 Beauty products you need right now that will get you all the way together and keep your wallet safe rather than sorry. Let the slay begin!
1. Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm ($33)
The best lip balm to ever grace your lips. Formulated with color reviver technology, this sheer and silky lipstick reacts with the chemistry of your lips to enhance their natural tone. You can use it alone for everyday luscious lips or as a base primer for a satin lipstick or lip gloss.
Shop Now or in stores at Macy’s, Sephora
2. Glam Glow Supermud Mask ($69)
This holy grail masque was developed to address common skin concerns including blemishes, redness, scars, razor bumps, and even in-grown hair (yes, women get in-growns too). Created with activated charcoal, this masque is the perfect solution for oily skin, large, visible pores and acne; even with a corresponding daily cleanser!
Shop Now or in Stores at Sephora, Nordstrom, ULTA
3. Garnier Skin Active Micellar Cleansing Water ($8.99)
The only makeup remover you’ll ever need. Powerful, yet nourishing, gentle, yet effective: this product is truly magic. The micellar technology removes makeup like a magnet and cleanses the skin with no need to rinse. Oil and alcohol-free, this product is suitable for all skin types and caters to every need.
Shop Now or in stores at Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, ULTA
4. Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder ($38)
If you're part of the Youtube Beauty Gang you’ve surely heard of this cult-favorite. This setting powder is so much more dense than most loose powders AND doesn't give you flash back; so your selfie game can stay strong! The best move they could've made was creating a darker shade to cater to all tones. Now everyone can confidently set their beat without adding weight or texture to the skin.
Shop Now or in stores at Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus
5. Anastasia Beverly Hills Stick Foundation ($25)
Anastasia and her daughter Norvina broke the internet with this one! HIGHLY pigmented, buildable foundation sticks for EVERY skin tone AND only $25?! Ideal for combination to oily skin types. These foundation sticks can be used to conceal, highlight, contour, give full coverage or sheered out as a tinted moisturizer.
Shop Now Or in stores at Sephora, Macy’s, ULTA
6. Vanity Planet Skin Brush ($39.99)
I spent $150 on a Clarisonic Aria. It was a great investment but having to re-up on $30 brush heads every 2 months was apparently in the fine print that I didn't read, so it’s sitting in the closet even now. But then Vanity Planet comes along with this lightweight gem for a fraction of the price, offering 3 brushes, and a cute case. Take that Clarisonic, take that!
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7. Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herb and Rosewater ($7)
This product was said to be a dupe for MAC Fix+ but I’d like to think it's in a league of its own. This pleasant pick-me-up can be used at with or without makeup, before the beat or after, to intensifying eye shadows and even in your hair. All for $7. What a steal.
Shop Now Or in stores at ULTA, Urban Outfitters,
8. Huda Beauty Rose Gold Eyeshadow Palette ($65)
Huda, who was just named Instagram's Top Beauty Influencer by Forbes Magazine, created the only eyeshadow palette you’ll ever need. Raising the bar with her unique eye shades, she’s created a palette of highly saturated mattes, chrome pressed pearls, and 3D metal shadows. Easily buildable, these shades deliver maximum color payoff for easy on-the-go, or bold metallic and smoky looks.
Shop Now Or in stores at Sephora
9. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
While I’m unable to confirm or deny if the title is a valid statement, this is by far the blackest, black mascara I’ve been able to find on the market. Smudge-proof, flake-proof, volumizing, and lash lifting… this for sure is a win.
Shop Now Or in stores at Macy’s, ULTA, Sephora
10. Jay Manuel Beauty 3D Illuminator ($30)
This illuminator is unlike the leading highlighters on the market being that it was not made with glitter or shimmer but diamond dust; meaning it’s not gonna sit on the skin but make you look lit from within giving you a filtered finish. Jay Manuel has been taking his rightful place on the throne of beauty.
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