Where did the year go? Amidst all the thoughts on our collective minds right now, this one echoes the loudest. It’s been a nice year for some of us and a tough one for some others, but one emotion we can all agree upon is the speed with which the year just whooshed past us and here we are, December again. December brings with it both a sense of excitement for the huge festive season and also a sense of wistfulness for the year that was. I’d say the best cure for all the bad decisions made this year is to invest in products you won’t regret, trust me. I have actually used these products after reading hundreds of rave reviews about them, and boy was I taken by surprise. So here’s presenting to you guys the best beauty buys of 2018 to stock up on and to look perfect for the season.
Stila Cosmetics Glitter and Glow Eye Shadow: There’s no time like the festive season to rock glitter in all forms it. Choose which shade/colour of these glitter works best for you and you can use them all over your eyelids for a beautiful glittery look! The perfect purchase for your festive look goals!
Cover FX Custom Enhancer Highlighting Drops: You can never have enough of highlighting! These beautiful liquid highlighting drops are meant to be used under your foundation or makeup base, to give you an all-over festive glow that looks like you have spent hours at the salon.
Nars Orgasm Afterglow Lip Stain: The blush in the same colour is a huge bestseller and well known for the soft shimmer it imparts. This lip stain is perfect to pair with dark, smoky eyes. It balances out your look and gives you a soft peachy-pink sheen on the lips. So dreamy!
Suave Professionals Hairspray Compressed Micro-Mist Hold: This beauty buy is amazing to hold your hairstyle in place. So whether you are attending a wedding or a long party, this one will help your hairstyle stay put for up to 8 hours!
Jergens Honey Body Lotion: Amidst all that partying, let’s not forget to take care of our skin and keep it nice and hydrated in the winter weather. Jergens Honey lotion is a rich moisturising lotion that leaves you with supple, nourished skin. The best beauty buy for the party time.
Olay Clay Stick Masks: A face mask in a bottle. How cute is this? For an easy ten minute prep before getting ready for your party, just take the lid off, roll on the mask on your face, and relax for ten minutes. Wash off after, and say hello to smooth, clean skin with visibly minimised pores and less oily skin!
Burt’s Bees Micellar Cleansing Towelettes: Take your makeup off in one swipe! As fun as it is to do our makeup and dress up, it’s equally important to clean your skin and go to bed with cleansed skin. These towelettes are really handy to carry around and take all your makeup off in a single swipe. Follow up with a liquid cleanser and you have squeaky clean skin!
Stock up on these affordable beauty and skincare products this season and enjoy the festivities!
Rachel has a deep passion for wellness and beauty and regularly writes on wellness, skincare and travel. She has worked with several high profile beauty gurus like Nilo Haq in the Middle East and has authored several columns for the well-being of the Arab woman, both on the inside and the outside. Rachel can be found on Instagram @cookielibrary
