Nicole’s Top 10 Holy Grail Beauty Products
Top tier, can’t live without beauty products!
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I have a few extensive beauty product lists on here, so I thought I would do a post narrowing down to the top ten products I absolutely cannot live without. If I were stranded on an island and could only take ten beauty products with me, these would be it! They stand above the rest in my beauty cabinet, and I have grown quite an attachment to them over the years. I hope you fall in love with them as much as I have!
Biologique Recherche 1970 P50
This toner is completely life changing, and has a cult following for a reason. It is called a “facial in a bottle”, as you will have glowing post-facial skin with each use. It exfoliates, hydrates, purifies, brightens, and balances the pH of the skin. Make sure to do a consultation first to receive a recommendation on the best P50 for your own skin type.
Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant
This famous mask does wonders to the skin. They say “if you use Masque Vivant at least twice a week you’ll never age”. It has live yeast extracts, which helps to purify and brighten the skin. It helps tremendously with keeping my skin clear, and shrinking my pores. My skin always feels silky smooth after washing it off.
Dior Rosy Glow Backstage Blush
This is the best blush I have tried, and I have tested out several over the past decade. It looks very neon/bright on the palette, but when applied it blends out into a beautiful, healthy, and natural-looking glow. It initially completely sold out, and I had to jump through hoops to get my hands on it. A little goes a long way, and will definitely last a long time.
Chantecaille Longest Lash Faux Cils Mascara
This one may initially turn people away with the hefty price tag, especially if you have not tried anything from the brand yet, but I promise it is worth it. It holds up to its ‘Longest Lash’ name, and containes peptides to even enhance your natural lashes. It is non-clumping, and just a couple strokes achieves amazing, natural looking results. The bottle will last for an insanely long time. I always feel good purchasing from Chantecaille from an ingredients list standpoint as well.
Dior Dreamskin Skin Perfector
This product truly is a skin perfector. I always use it under my makeup before going out, and it smooths my skin to utter perfection. It helps your foundation stay in tact, and is velvety smooth upon application. This is definitely a skincare holy grail to keep up your sleeve! It has a blurring effect, and evens out pores and uneven spots. Just one pump goes a long way, so the bottle lasts you a while.
Jane Iredale PurePressed Base Mineral Powder
I have used this foundation powder since high school, and will continue to use it for as long as it stays the same formula. I apply it over my liquid foundation, and it seamlessly blends everything and has the perfect amount of medium coverage. The best part is that it is non-comedogenic, so will not clog your pores (many powders are clogging and can be the culprit of breakouts and acne). If there is one product in your cabinet to convert to being non-comdedogenic, I highly recommend starting with your face powder.
Tom Ford Pink Dusk Lipstick
I am obsessed with this lipstick, and have stuck with it for a few years now. Finding that perfect, everyday, neutral pink shade can take several attempts and hands covered with dozens of lipstick swatches. Once I tried this one, I knew it was the one. Even though it is a matte lipstick, it glides on smooth and buttery. It is non-drying on the lips, and pairs perfectly with the Chanel Pivoine lip liner below.
Chanel Pivoine Lip Liner
I have tried the cult favorite lip liners over the years such as Charlotte Tilburry’s Pillowtalk and I think this one is astronomically better. Pivoine 164 is such a perfect shade, and has a creamy application with great precision. It is very long lasting, and has a semi-matte finish. The downside to it being so perfect, is that it is always sold out. I have a link to Farfetch below, but will continue to check up and update it as I know it sells out from most sites. It comes with a brush on the other end and pencil sharpener.
Chanel Retractable Dual-Ended Eyeshadow Brush
The secret to perfect-looking eyeshadow is the quality of makeup application brushes used. I love this one because it is a two in one, and contains two blending intensity types that are really all you need. It is perfect for anyone traveling/on the go. The brushes are kept free of dust and particles with the caps.
Miriam Quevedo Baccara Hair Multiplying Mask
I discovered this mask at Cos Bar in the Brentwood Country Mart, and was so pleasantly surprised with the results. It has fresh rose stem cells, so it smells super yummy while repairing and protecting the hair. It makes hair smooth, shiny, and soft without weighing it down. Unlike some other heavier hair masks, it can be used before a big night out and perfectly preps the hair for styling.
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