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Nicole Marcus Blog

January 13, 2019 ·

Best Beauty Products of 2018

Beauty

This might be one of my favorite posts! I’m rounding up my favorite products of the year. These aren’t necessarily products that came out this year, but rather my most-loved and most-used. Instead of including every category under the sun, I am only including categories that I have a favorite for because I don’t want to pick products just to fill a category. I also thought about including a high-end and drugstore favorite, but again, I want this to be my TRUE FAVORITES. Okay, enough rambling because this is going to be a lost post, so let’s get to the good stuff.

PS – Make sure you read to the end for a special surprise! 😉 

Sephora Make No Mistake High Coverage Concealer

Full coverage + no creasing

Sephora

Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick

Really pigmented, no flaking, not drying

Sephora

 The Balm Betty-Lou Manizer

Sunkissed glow

Amazon

 

ELF Precise Airbrush Stipple Brush

Perfect shape and size for getting in the hollows of your cheeks

Ulta

 

The Balm Take Home The Bronze

Perfect contour shade – not too orange, and not too cool

I use the shade “Thomas”

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind

Really does cover up those dark circles

Ulta

 

Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer

Perfect bronze shade

Ulta

 

L’Oreal Telescopic Carbon Black Mascara

Makes your lashes EXTREMELY long

Ulta

Nars All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation

Lightweight and full coverage

Sephora

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream

Full coverage, and I noticed a better texture in my skin after using

Sephora

 

MAC Paint Pot in Painterly

Provides a nice neutral base

MAC

Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot

Hides your pores makes your foundation last

Target

Wet n Wild MegaGlo Liquid Highligher

Maximum glow, minimal price

Ulta

 

Bumble & Bumble Dryspun Texturizing Spray

Texture without making your hair feel dirty

Sephora

 

Makeup Revolution Jewel Collection Jelly Highligher

Gives you such a natural, beautiful glow

Ulta

 

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer

Full coverage, lasts all day

I use shade NC20.

Ulta

Maybelline Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter

The perfect golden glow

I use shade “Molten Gold.”

Ulta

Ardell Demi Wispies

The perfect natural lash

Ulta

Ben Nye Final Seal Setting Spray

Your face won’t budge after using this

Amazon

Milani Baked Blush

Obsessed with every shade – so pigmented and glowy

Ulta 

Maybelline Brow Precise

Fills in brows, doesn’t flake, keeps brows in place all day

Ulta

 

Ponds Makeup Wipes

Really wet, and the wipes holds up

Target

Tinkle Eyebrow Razor

Sharper than other brands I’ve tried

Amazon

NYX Hi Definition Concealer

Full coverage + doesn’t crease

I use shade 04.

Ulta

 

Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Deep Pore Cleansing Facial Mask

Gets all the gunk out + makes your skin feel so smooth

Amazon

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask

Literally plumps and hydrates your skin within minutes

Sephora

 

Drybar Triple Sec 3-in-1

Smells like heaven, texturizes and dries up oil

Sephora

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer

Full coverage + no creasing

Sephora

 

Ouai Wave Spray

Creates perfectly messy beach waves

Sephora

Batiste Dry Shampoo

The only dry shampoo you’ll ever need again

My favorite is the “Tropical” scent.

Ulta

 

SOSU Dripping Gold Luxury Tanning Mousse

Hydrating and HELLA dark

SOSU

Real Techniques Setting Brush

The perfect brush for setting your under eyes

Ulta

 

Aveeno Positively Smooth Moisturizing Shave Gel

Never really knew I could love a shaving cream until I tried this one

Target

 

House of Lashes Lash Glue

Don’t have to wait for the glue to get tacky + they won’t budge all day

Sephora

 

 ***GIVEAWAY***

Click HERE to enter! 

Winner will be announced via Instagram Stories on 1/17.

Giveaway includes:

  1. ELF Precise Airbrush Stipple Brush

  2. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind in shade “Light”

  3. Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer in “Bronzer”

  4. L’Oreal Telescopic Carbon Black Mascara

  5. Wet n Wild MegaGlo Liquid Highligher

  6. Maybelline Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter in “Molten Gold”

  7. Fives pairs of Ardell Demi Wispies

  8. Milani Baked Blush in “Luminoso”

  9. Ponds Makeup Wipes

  10. Tinkle Eyebrow Razor

  11. Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Deep Pore Cleansing Facial Mask

  12. Batiste Dry Shampoo in “Tropical”

  13. Aveeno Positively Smooth Moisturizing Shave Gel

  14. House of Lashes Lash Glue

 xx,

Nicole

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