Now we're finishing the year- end wrap up of the best beauty products that we've seen this 2018 with the best hair, skin, and body products of the year!
Check out my list!
MAKE UP REMOVER
1. KANEBO SOFTYMO CLEANSING OIL
- A deep cleansing variant of the best- selling Softymo cleansing oil series; this stuff deep cleans and removes waterproof makeup in an instant!
2. NIVEA EXTRA WHITE CALMING EYE MAKEUP REMOVER
- A gentle, non- sting eye makeup remover that effectively and gently takes away stubborn mascara, eyeliner, and falsies glue.
3. INNISFREE GREEN TEA CLEANSING WATER
- A light, cleansing water that leaves skin clean and refreshed; removes makeup thoroughly and the refreshing green tea scent is a nice plus!
STAR MAKEUP REMOVER OF 2018: NIVEA EXTRA WHITE CALMING EYE MAKEUP REMOVER
FACIAL CLEANSER
4. ESFOLIO FACIAL FOAMS
- Affordable, cleans skin deeply, and comes in a variety of formulas infused with natural ingredients.
- My skin is in pretty good shape ever since I started using this product. No irritation, no dryness, no itchy feel compared to using a regular cleanser; I mean, I'm okay with other cleansers because my skin is not that sensitive, thankfully, but incorporating this in my routine has heightened my skin and my experience; it's like this product did not 'hurt' my skin in the beginning, which paved the way for better skin care absorption and performance, and ultimately, better skin.
- This is a rich cream so a little goes a long way; it is non-foaming and doesn't leave the skin dry after rinsing; my skin feels nice even without applying moisturizer right away. Oh, this one has a lovely, lovely Rose scent as well.
7. DIRTY WORKS COME CLEAN CREAMY CLEANSER
- A nice, creamy cleanser great for dry and oily skin types because the cream consistency doesn't dry out the skin while the minty sensation provides a fresh feeling; it cleans skin like a boss and is a good (and non- foaming) dupe of Origins Checks and Balances facial foam!
- No breakouts, my face feels less oily, feels smoother, and frankly, looks healthier and feels more balanced; I kid you not, I also noticed that my skin began to clear up just after a week of usage; there's also lactic acid in the ingredients list and it helps clear away dead skin cells without being harsh on the skin, which I think helped my skin look clearer and smoother. It's energized with Rose Quartz too!
STAR FACIAL CLEANSER OF 2018: COSRX LOW PH GOOD MORNING GEL CLEANSER
FACIAL EXFOLIATORS
9. ST. IVES APRICOT SCRUB
- A cult classic that always remains a staple in every woman's skin care product list; it's the good ol' scrub with natural ingredients and exfoliators, and has an uplifting signature Apricot scent.
10. FRESH SUGAR FACE POLISH
- An all- natural facial scrub that leaves skin really fragrant and soft after use.
- The pads provide immediate smoothness, transparency, and glow to the skin; I've used 5 pads already and my skin looks much smoother now compared to the effects of manual exfoliation; there's also little dryness experienced compared to using manual scrubs. I've also noticed that with chemical exfoliators, skin care absorbs much better and pimples heal much faster too!
12. KIEHL'S DERMATOLOGIST SOLUTIONS CLEARLY CORRECTIVE BRIGHTENING EXFOLIATOR
- One of my most favorite lines from Kiehl's, Dermatologist Solutions, offers a bright and gentle solution to anyone dealing with post- acne marks; this facial scrub contains tiny exfoliators that help deliver a gentle skin turnover.
STAR FACIAL EXFOLIATOR OF 2018: NEOGEN BIO PEEL GAUZE PAD
TONERS AND MOISTURIZERS
13. PIXI BY PETRA ROSE TONIC
- A nutrient- dense, pH balanced toner that calms the skin, hydrates, and helps minimize redness; this moist toner preps the skin for receiving succeeding skin care products. Just like Rose Cream Cleanser, it has a lovely rose scent.
- My skin feels and looks smoother, looks clearer, and it helped tame breakouts. My skin looks more refined, which means more flawless- looking foundation and powder! While some toners just provide an extra clean, this product does that plus renews your skin's texture.
15. MAC STROBE (NEW FORMULA)
- Strobe Cream is a light moisturizer. It doesn't leave any white cast on the skin. It feels watery and creamy at the same time, and kinda' has this refreshing effect on the skin. This product contains micro shimmer particles that give the skin this dewy and radiant appearance. The new formula includes new shimmer shades, which is exciting because it expertly flatters skin tones.
16. CIRACLE OIL- FREE MOISTURIZING LOTION
- A lightweight, oil- free moisturizer that has a mild scent; it does not sting, feel heavy, and in fact, I feel that it helps my makeup look better by providing a lightly moisturized (not overly moisturized!) skin surface. It is very tolerable on oily skin.
17. KIEHL'S ULTRA FACIAL CREAM
- A classic! This is one of my HG daytime moisturizers and I'm glad that there's a cream version for night use!
- It immediately soothed my skin and took away the throbbing, stinging sensation. No breakout with this product as well. I did not recognize any significant difference with my skin while using it as a moisturizer so I guess this one, to me, is best used as an ointment for when you're having a zit, flare- up, or tender skin due to sun exposure.
STAR TONER AND MOISTURIZER OF 2018: COSRX ONE STEP CLEAN PAD AND CIRACLE OIL- FREE MOISTURIZING LOTION
MASKS
19. HADABISEI ACNE CARE MASK
- A light, refreshing sheet mask with anti- acne ingredients'; it actually works by helping minimize redness and sensitivity of the affected areas.
20. KIEHL'S CALENDULA AND ALOE HYDRATING MASK
- A good break from all the drying zit and tight clay mask treatments. This bouncy, gel consistency stays put and leaves skin soft, fresh, and hydrated after rinsing.
21. HARU SOAPERIE CLAY MASKS/SCRUB
- A rich, all- natural clay mask that relaxes the skin, takes away excess dirt and oil, and functions as a facial scrub too!
22. BIORÉ PORE PACK
- A new player in the sheet mask/topical beauty solutions feed; this one harvests blackheads like crazy and I'm in love!
- sheet masks are really good at helping your skin stay hydrated and moisturized, and in turn, this helps other skin care products stay longer and better on the skin, helping you utilize their benefits longer, plus it also helps if you will use a really good brand like MediHeal (I like this mask!)
24. WATER ANGEL SHEET MASKS
- Quirky, cute sheet mask brand that highlights unique ingredients that makes it a good range for almost everyone because it targets a lot of skin concerns.
25. LULULUN NATURAL CARE MASK
- This new sheet mask line boasts of A LOT of variants to address various skin concerns. Love that there's no shortage of something new and interesting to try no matter your mood or skin concern for a specific moment!
STAR MASK OF 2018: BIORÉ PORE PACK
BODY CARE PRODUCTS
26. SGT. AT ARMS NATURAL DEO SPRAY
- A whitening deo that a lot of people swear by; this product is by Fairness and Flawless, sister company of Colourette cosmetics. This deo keeps bad odor at bay for the rest of the day and a lot have reported complete whitening with consistent use; while I experienced a bit of that, plus my pits look significantly brighter.
- New Dove deo Ultimate Repair Dark Marks Corrector features Niacinamide, one of the best ingredients in skin care and one of the staple skin care ingredients in my routine. Niacinamide, commonly known as Vitamin B3, is suitable for any skin type and responsible for encouraging skin repair.
- Buttery Salt Scrub is a soft, creamy scrub with crushed pecan shells as exfoliants; I love that it makes use of a natural exfoliator and not synthetic micro beads. This thing smells so good! It spreads easily and exfoliates well leaving my skin really smooth, but not dry after rinsing.
- The soap lathers up instantly, thanks to the foaming net and it produces a rich foam with an almost lotion- like texture, thanks to the high concentration of Snail Secretion Filtrate. It's non- drying, I must say and I'd like to call it soapy lotion!
STAR BODY CARE PRODUCT OF 2018: SNAIL WHITE WHIPP SOAP
HAIR CARE
- The conditioner's very easy to spread and rinse out. Normally, most people would want a thick, cream conditioner because it gives the impression of being more moisturizing and hydrating, but Creamsilk Fresh Hydration debunks this; despite the lightweight gel consistency, it conditions just as effectively as thicker conditioners.
- A very rich conditioner that softens hair in one minute; I love using this for convenience and the fact that it helps make my hair more manageable, smell good, and very soft the whole day.
- The shampoo is clear and has a rich consistency. The conditioner has a light cream consistency. Both have a fresh fruity floral scent and even if there's oil in the ingredients, the products did not make my scalp and hair feel oily, and did not weigh my hair down.
- The shampoo is a clear, rich liquid with a light fruity floral fragrance; it does not lather up too much, which helps prevent hair from becoming too dry, ergo too frizzy, but it does create enough lather to make you feel that the product is indeed cleansing your hair. It does not make my hair feel dry after rinsing, plus it rinses off easily.
The conditioner is a light cream; compared to the first Moringa O2 conditioner, it is much more moisturizing in the beginning and leaves hair pretty soft after rinsing.
34. CREAM SILK TRIPLE KERATIN RESCUE CONDITIONER
- A rich, emollient conditioner that softens unruly hair, plus it keeps my hair smelling good the whole day; the latter is my most favorite aspect of this product.
- my favorite is Supreme Oils because my hair just seems to love the duo; I mean look at my hair now: it's shiny, bouncy- looking, and vibrant. Save for a few frizzies, my hair's looking good (you should have seen me before I used Avon Advance Techniques!). I also love this duo because it allows for easier detangling, thanks to its superbly moisturizing formula.
STAR HAIR PRODUCTS OF 2018: AVON ADVANCE TECHNIQUES SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER
TREATMENTS/TOOLS
36. NEKKID ACNE DOT SPOT TREATMENT
- An all - natural zit remover that effectively flattens protruding zits, clears away popped zits, and helps prevent some breakouts from ever worsening. Also, it is refreshing on the skin too!
- The patch works on a lot of types of pimples: cystic, whiteheads, and pustules, like my pimple. But if we're going to rank the efficacy, in my experience, it works well on whiteheads, pustules (ruptured and intact), and lastly, cystic acne. I've tried using the patches on my cystic zits even if I know there's virtually nothing one can do to treat it unless the white eye appears, but for what it's worth, my cystic zits have somewhat reduced in size and swelling.
38. STRIP IT! BUMPS AWAY INGROWN CREAM
- A good discovery! This new product of my favorite DIY hair waxing brand, Strip It! is slowly rolling out various product additions to their line- up; Bumps Away is a lightweight, ingrown cream with a quick absorbing formula, light cooling sensation, and awesome scent. A little goes a long way!
39. LADOUCE TAMPONS
- Ladouce is the handiest tampon I’ve ever encountered! You can bring 1, 2, 3, or even 5 and you won’t even notice the difference in space and weight in your bag because these don’t come with the bulky plastic tube launcher that other tampon brands have. Ladouce tampons are tightly sealed with plastic to minimize tearing and perforation.
40. TANGLE TEEZER
- Tangle Teezer is a game changer and finally, I don't have to twitch my face from hearing heartbreaking snaps and crackles while detangling hair. I wish I discovered this sooner! I'll definitely recommend this as a gift for Christmas!
41. FOREO LUNA 2
- A celebrity favorite, this device is an amazing way to ensure that your face is deeply cleaned, but without all the hassle and damage from most skin care tools out there. Foreo makes use of T-Sonic pulsations that help provide a deeper clean. My face totally feels cleaner when I started using Foreo!
42. VESTE JADE ROLLER (NOT IN PHOTO)
- Jade Roller spreads skin care all over my face in the most efficient and hygienic way possible. I absolutely love the cool feeling I get once a freshly- frozen Jade roller touches my face; I almost instantly feel a tightening action happening right in there. Also, if you are a fan of running ice all over your face and believe in its benefits, this is a mess- free, water- conserving way to do it.
STAR TREATMENT AND TOOL OF 2018: LADOUCE TAMPONS; FOREO LUNA 2
That's a wrap! Hope you enjoyed this post!
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Do you agree with this list? Please share your favorites for the hair, skin, and body in the comments section!
4 Comments
Thanks so much for this <3
ReplyDeleteThese are all great products. Yes, OK talaga yung LaDouce tampons, Cream Silk, and sheet masks, especially the Mediheal sheetmasks! Kaka-addict talaga! Can't wait to try the others even if it's 2019 na
ReplyDeleteWow halos lhat ng brand n kila2 k andian at may mga discoveries p aq. I've been seeing and reading foreo luna but sad to say mdyo pricey khit gusto itry...un Jade roller from veste gladly natry k dhil bday gift. Game chnger din xa skin and narerelax aq pg gingmit k xa. Ngyn I will try the mediheal mask...Thank you Ms. Martha for ssharing the best of 2018 skin care 😘😘😘
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree on this skin care kc un iba natry k n Ms. Martha and gladly to see n lging my bgo at very promising. My favorite is jade roller from veste...buti my ngregalo, I love how it relaxs my face when massaging and feeling k mas naabsorb un mga skin care products ko unlike before. I'm happy with my Rolling and I always grateful to Ms. Martha...sa blogs about skin care, make up etc., looking forward for more in 2019
ReplyDeleteLet me know what you think of this post! :)