BEAUTY REWIND: 2018 FAVES

Not to brag or anything, but 2018 will go down in my own personal history as one of my definitive, epiphany years.

In terms of beauty. I meant… in terms of beauty. God, I hope you didn’t think I was about to say something deep and heartfelt. Awks.

But FR, I learned so much this year; about the beauty industry, about what makes a good quality product, about price points…

I even managed to master a cut crease, and find out the definitions of pigmentation and oxidisation. Should I have paid more attention in GCSE Science? Probably. But that’s not the point.

On a personal note, I realised this year that my interest in beauty had nothing to do with self-confidence. I find applying and experimenting with makeup enjoyable. It’s fun! It’s a fact of life that I’d find the subject of beauty fun and exciting, whether my confidence is 100%, or nil points.

So, hats off to you, beauty industry 2018. For being a turning point in my interest in beauty, and for giving me the confidence to start a blog… about beauty. Hmm. Here are some of my faves:

1. The Ordinary Coverage Foundation

Coverage: Full

Formula: Lightweight

Skin Type: Combination/Oily

Oxidisation/12 Hr Wearability: 6/10

Price Point: 10/10

2. Fenty Pro-Filtr Foundation

Coverage: Medium

Formula: Lightweight

Skin Type: Combination/Oily

Oxidisation/12 Hr Wearability: 9.5/10 (This sh*t survived tidal-scale Mediterranean waves) 

Price Point: 6/10

3. Benefit They’re Real! Lengthening Mascara

Volume: 8/10

Lengthening: 10/10

Long Wearing: 9/10

Curling: 10/10

Price Point: 5/10

4. Mario Badescu Acne Facial Cleanser

Skin Type: Oily, Acne Prone

OK to Use on Sensitive Skin: Yes

Effectiveness: 9.5/10

Price Point: 7.5/10

5. MAC: Prep & Prime Fix+

Scent: 10/10 (Smells Heavenly!)

Formula: Lightweight

Holding Power: 8.5/10

Other Benefits: Very Moisturising, Refreshing

Price Point: 6/10

6. Soap and Glory: Face Soap and Clarity

Skin Type: ALL

OK to Use on Sensitive Skin: Yes

Effectiveness: 8/10

Price Point: 8.5/10

7. Coconut Oil Cosmetics: Original Lip Balm

Scent: 10/10

Gentle on Lips: Yes

Moisturising: Yes

Effectiveness: 10/10

Price Point: 8/10

8. Nyx Butter Gloss

Plumping: Yes

Sticky: No

Glossiness: 9/10

Price Point: 10/10

9. OGX: Argan Oil Weightless Dry Oil

Hair Type: Curly/Frizzy

Shine: 8/10

Anti-Frizz: 10/10

Effectiveness: 9/10

Price Point: 9/10