Hype or holy grail? It’s hard to tell when beauty & skincare trends fade away as quickly as they come. But, like everything in life, some things truly never go out of style. Or in this case, they always work.
And that’s where this list of top 5 products that are worth every bit of the hype can help you: I’m here to navigate you through this overwhelming world of things. To be specific, things that are wonderful for your face. The products you are about to meet are products that have anchored themselves as perennial cult-favourites.
Ready to add new beauty & skincare warriors to your arsenal?
Krave Beauty’s Great Barrier Relief
If you’ve been following Liah Yoo before she launched Krave Beauty and was still making videos as a Skinfluencer, you would know that Liah seriously knows her stuff. Which is why I, and many other skincare enthusiasts all around the globe, expected nothing less than perfection and knowledge-driven formulas from Krave Beauty. Spoiler alert: I wasn’t disappointed.
The Great Barrier Relief by Krave Beauty has ingredients like 10% Tamanu Oil, Niacinamide (Or vitamin B3) and Ceramides. All of these ingredients are the building blocks of repairing, restoring, and maintaining a healthy skin barrier and to allow new, youthful skin to shine through. A strong skin barrier is also key to tackling Maskne–the newest & possibly most dreaded side effect of wearing masks in a pandemic & tropical climate.
Healthy barrier, healthy skin. This is the golden rule for youthful skin.
Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
What’s an article about beauty & skincare cult-favourites without the #1 worldwide iconic chemical exfoliant?
Don’t be fooled by its unassuming black packaging, because this is actually bottled magic. I don’t throw this around lightly, but it has been 2 years and my life hasn’t been the same since stumbling onto Paula’s Choice. Their 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant is formulated with 2% Salicylic Acid that is oil-soluble to help unclog pores from within & minimize black and whiteheads. It also helps with improving skin texture and calming skin redness, which ultimately leads to a more radiant, glowing complexion.
If you’re like me and you’ve been on roller coaster rides of emotions with skincare, you’ll know that finding a brand your skin truly trusts is harder than finding your soulmate on Tinder. Two failed dates and an impulsive online purchase later, I’m glad I found Paula’s Choice. They are alcohol-free, fragrance-free, and most importantly, cruelty-free. For my eco-conscious pals with sensitive skin who can never find a skincare brand that works for both your skin and lifestyle, this is it.
Related Article: Read more about how Paula’s Choice is making effective skincare more affordable and accessible here
HEROINE MAKE Kissme Super Waterproof Long & Curl Mascara
A long-time favourite of mine is none other than Heroine’s Make collection of mascaras. If you’ve ever seen somebody with sky high lashes and NO smudging in sight, chances are they’re using Heroine Make.
If you need to erase bad decisions, like binge watching Netflix for five consecutive hours and forgoing your sleep completely, Heroine Make’s mascara is the one thing you should reach for to make your eyes look more alert, bigger, and like as though you’ve had 8 hours of uninterrupted beauty sleep. To sweeten the deal, I’ve survived the hottest of days in this tropical heat and never had a smudge. Never.
Six years ago, Laneige revolutionized the industry (and my lips) with a sleeping mask. And now, I’ve never woken up to cracked, flaky lips.
For the softest lips imaginable, pucker up and get on that Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask train. This lip sleeping mask gently melts dead skin cells overnight, making lips feel so soft and pillowy the next morning. However, this is not to be confused for a lip balm. A sleeping lip mask is meant to be salthered on thickly right before bed, and you’ll wake up to find that most, if not all, of the product will still be on your lips.
Simply wipe away the excess before getting out of bed and your lips will stay moisturized and soft for the most part of your day. A well-rested body and well-hydrated lips go hand in hand.
I would love to say that I had fast enough fingers to secure a backup from Abduct Cosmetics while they still had The Spray in stock, but unfortunately I am down to the last few drops of this holy grail and I’m not quite sure how I’m going to leave my house with a makeup-free mask anymore.
Abduct Cosmetics, a locally grown cosmetics brand, created this 18-hour ultra-long wear matte-finish and transfer-proof setting spray just in time for mandatory mask-wearing to take place and it has now sold out, been placed on backorder, and then sold out again. I know that took a mouthful to read, but I can’t describe it any better. It’s everything you ever need in a single setting spray.
The Spray’s nozzle also features a nano-mist technology that dispenses the tiniest drops of setting spray that helps makeup to melt into your skin. For a truly airbrushed, oil-free, and mask-proof foundation, you’ll want to get this cult-favourite from Abduct Cosmetics.
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