Best of Beauty 2018 (Face)

Hola, beautiful ones!! Welcome back & if you're new here, welcome! Oh my goodness, I cannot believe that 2018 is essentially over. It high key doesn't feel real that this year flew by so fast!! But, we shall see what 2019 has in store!! So as you read, this is all about yearly favorites! There's been so many releases and so many bomb products I've tried out over this year. But since I have a ton of products, I will break this up into parts, so this one is strictly about the face products I've loved this year! So if you're interested, then just keep on reading!

• MAC Prep & Prime Fix +: this was such a classic back in the day, but it took MAC now being carried at Ulta for me to finally pull the trigger and pick it up. But I absolutely loved this! It made my skin feel nourished and hydrated and my makeup seemed to last a long time!

• Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Foundation---"450": this was in everyone's favorites LAST year lol, so I was also late trying this out also. But now I understand why so many people love it! It's super lightweight, but covers pretty much everything!! Plus the fact that I don't have to use a powder to set it down---#winning! I did struggle a little finding my shade, but I thi 450 is a  great match for my skin!

• Covergirl Vitalist Healthy Elixir---"Soft Sable":  I promise I'm not gonna say on this too long, but this was my everything this year!! It really does make my skin look healthy (hence the name) ! The shade range is not the best (I own the deepest shade), but if you can a find a color that works for you, you won't be disappointed!! 

• Sephora Bright Future Gel Serum Concealer----"Pot de Creme": one of the best concealer discoveries this year!! It's not super watery, but not too thick and drying!! The thing that stuck out to me the most was that it had very minimal creasing, whether I set it wit powder or not!! Most concealers , I have to set them. ut not this one!Plus the shade range is really nice & it's not crazy expensive for a higher end concealer.

• LA Girl Pro Conceal---"Dark Cocoa, Toast, Espresso, Chestnut": I fell back in love with this baby!! The squeeze tube packaging made it so easy to apply ,  it blends out  like a dream and it doesn't break the bank!! Plus, literally everyone can find multiple shades to highlight, conceal, contour.....you name it!

• Maybelline Fit Me! Loose Finishing Powder---"Dark": another item I was low key late on trying, but I'm so glad I did!! It's very smooth and sets my makeup in place, but doesn't look cakey or drying on my skin!! I don't usually get down with loose powders, but this one I stand for!!

• NYX #NoFilter Finishing Powder---"Deep Golden": I promise I won't drone on about this too long, but this was virtually the one powder that never let me down this year!! I'm STILL shocked I havent hit pan on this because I use it all the time!! Just take my word and get it!

• NYC Smooth Skin Pressed Face Powder---"Naturally Beige": I remember using the loose version of this powder and loving it , but it was SO MESSY!! So, I went through my collection and forgot I had purchased the pressed version and pulled it out. I haven't looked back since. It really does smooth out my skin without giving off a white cast!! 

• Black Radiance True Complexion Contour Palette---"Medium to Dark": just know that this will forever be my baby ❤❤ if you don't have it by now, what are you waiting for????

• Becca Sunlit Bronzer---"Maui Nights": when I wanted more of an almost sunburnt look, this was my guy!! I kept wrestling with getting this over and over again, but a gracious friend of mine was so kind to send this my way and I'm so glad she did!! 

• ELF Bronzer---"Deep": another product that reminds me that you don't necessarily have to spend a ton of money for a great product. this little $2 gem is so pretty on my skin, without making me look orange !

• Loreal Paradise Enchanted Scented Blush---"Charming": if I had to get rid of all my blushes and only keep one for the rest of my life, this would be my one!! It's such a delicious peach bronze that gives me a beautiful glow!! It is peach scented, but not too overwhelming. If you have a tan to deep skin tone, you NEED this!!

• Beauty Benefits blushes: for only $1 each, these really packed a punch!! They apply so smooth and pigmented, but are still easy to buff out to make the color softer!

• Maybelline Master Chrome Highlighters: these are literally liquid goodness in a powder form!! The two original shades (Molten Gold and Molten Rose Gold) are so metallic and blinding, while the newest two shades ( Molten Peach and Molten Topaz) are more natural and everyday appropriate. There's also an ULTA exclusive shade that would fit fair to light skin tones well. 

• Loreal Infallible Setting Spray: this is a more recent re-discovery, but it definitely helps my makeup not look cakey or dry! My makeup would still fade, but when I used this spray, it would tend to hang around a little longer!

• Covergirl Look Lock Up Setting Spray: I've not been too into Covergirl, but this year, they did a total rebranding and came out the park swinging! I've tried a few of the new releases, but the one that stole my heart was this setting spray!! My makeup would always look as fresh as I had first applied it hours later!! Plus it helped to control my oils!!

Well, this wraps up part one of my best of beauty series!! hopefully, you guys found some great items to try out for yourselves!! stay tuned for part 2! Thanks for reading and lie always, Stay Beautiful!