26 Holy Grail Beauty Products That Are Worth Every Penny
March 15, 2015
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1. First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream for the driest of skin.
Not only does this cream soothe the itchiness of eczema, but the moisture is long-lasting and feels more protective than similar products. Here’s a testimonial that explains how this product works better than its drugstore oatmeal-based counterpart. Bonus: It has no scent whatsoever. $28 for a tub from Sephora.
2. Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner for I-Just-Swam-30-Laps-And-My-Eyeliner-Is-Perfect staying power.
It’s been called “the next best thing to permanent makeup.” It’s $20.
3. BeneFit’s They’re Real Mascara for the amazeballs applicator.
Drugstore mascara is great, but this stuff is MIRACULOUS. It doesn’t budge, there are no clumps, and you can fan corner lashes outward with that genius domed brush head for seriously extended lashes.
SUPER IMPORTANT LIFE HACK ALERT: A Makeup Alley reviewer says: “I do like this mascara but I feel like so much of a good mascara is just in the brush applicator. When I run out of this sample I’ll save the brush head, sanitize it and use it with my Revlon mascara.” So do with that information what you will.
4. Anastasia’s Dipbrow Pomade for its smooth consistency and staying power.
This stuff lasts way longer than the drugstore dupe (it’s actually waterproof), has great pigmentation, goes on incredibly smoothly and evenly, and is basically your one-way $18 ticket to power brows.
5. The Beauty Blender for that airbrushed makeup look.
This $17.45 applicator sponge makes ANY foundation look flawless. It doesn’t wastefully soak up half your foundation the way a makeup wedge does. You’ll also save precious time in the morning because it allows you to apply your foundation in, like, 30 seconds.
Hot tip: Apparently, Dr. Bronner’s bar soap is a great dupe for the Beauty Blender Solid Cleanser.
6. Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray for budge-proof makeup.
Not only does it make your makeup look more natural, but it helps makeup stay on all day, on even the oiliest of skin. Available here for $30.
7. Coloured Raine lipsticks for absolutely opaque lips.
There are no dupes for Coloured Raine lipsticks because the colors are INSANE, not to mention some of the most highly pigmented you’ll ever try. Do a pre-cursory Google image search and you’ll see the quality of the color payoff on real-life beauty bloggers. Great for women with darker lips. Available for $14 apiece fromColoured Raine.
8. Guerlain Meteorites for a radiance you can’t quite put your finger on.
If you’re looking for something that’s going to give you that daily touch of luxury, this product is totally worth the splurge. It just gives you that little radiant boost that makes you feel glowy and happy.
Use a natural bristle brush and swipe it all over your face to get a perceptible “Photoshop” effect. Buy it here for $58.
9. Hakuhodo Brushes for makeup application that goes on like a dream.
If you’re willing to really take care of your makeup brushes, Hakuhodo are the most finely crafted of them all. They feel incredibly comfortable and calming as they glide across your skin. Check out the raving reviews on Makeup Alley. Try the blue squirrel with goat variety for maximum luxurious softness.
10. Nars blushes for the perfect flush.
Sure, there are a kajillion dupes out there as far as color goes, but nothing beats the softness, the blendability, and the staying power of this classic blush. Get it here for $30.
11. Lancôme’s BI-FACIL Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover for removing stubborn waterproof mascara.
All you have to do is put the product on a cotton pad, press against the eye, and hold it there for a minute. Your eye makeup will come off magically — no pulling or tugging that delicate area. It’s also much more hydrating than its drugstore counterpart. Get it for $28.
12. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment for the smoothest lips.
While this balm certainly has its issues (it melts easily, it’s so soft that it breaks), there’s nothing else out there quite like it. It smells delightful, comes in a variety of lovely just-bitten tints, and no other balm comes close to the light, slippery feel of rubbing your lips together after applying it. $22.50 from Fresh.
13. Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler for the perfect curl.
Gets right down to the base of your eyelashes without pinching the lid. It costs $20without any replacement pads.
These are just few of the list that you need to know if you want to have all the essential beauty products to help you in maintaining your beautiful look all day and every day. Check out this link for the complete list. 26 Holy Grail Beauty Products That Are Worth Every Penny
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