UPDATE: I have to publish a correction to this post after initially published: this Gehwol foot cream (mentioned below) is actually quite good when used religiously, every night, for several weeks. I suppose I was expecting the near-instant results the LRP foot cream (RIP) delivered, but this stuff is very effective — just takes longer. Strongly endorse.
I did a lot of beauty product testing this year, and I wanted to share a quick hits list of my favorite beauty finds this year. I put the full weight of my reputation behind each of these items — they are exceptional and I have yet to receive any disappointed messages from loved ones whom I have coerced into trying them, with the exception of the Revlon One-Step. A small few have said that it just does not work for their fine hair or that they find it too bulky/heavy to use — and it is heavy! I use two hands since I no longer need to also manage a round brush so I find it works out fine for me.
At any rate, these have earned “lifer” status for me — doubt I’ll need to buy any other brands in these categories…
KLORANE DRY SHAMPOO (FULL REVIEW HERE)
ARTIS BRUSHES (FULL REVIEW HERE)
BILLIE WONDER WIPES (FULL REVIEW HERE, THOUGH MY APPRECIATION FOR THESE HAS ONLY INTENSIFIED WITH TIME — THESE ARE AMAZING AND I CAN’T BELIEVE THE PRICE)
WESTMAN ATELIER VITAL FUSION FOUNDATION STICK (FULL REVIEW HERE)
HOURGLASS EYEBROW GEL (FULL REVIEW HERE)
REVLON ONE-STEP HAIR DRYER (FULL REVIEW HERE)
Outside of 2020, a few of my die-hard favorite beauty products (the products that I automatically, reflexively re-order when running low): Armani mascara, Belif moisturizer, La Roche Posay fluid sunscreen, Tata Harper regenerating cleanser, Guerlain bronzer, Mason Pearson brush (as of time of writing this, still a few left on sale!) and Cle de Peau concealer.
One devastating loss this year has been the discontinuation of La Roche Posay’s EXCELLENT foot cream. I am still not over it, in no small part owing to the fact that I have not had a pedicure since the beginning of the pandemic and therefore really have to take care of my tootsies! I have been using Gehwol’s Lipidro foot cream and it’s good but not great — not as thick and effective. It doesn’t hold a candle to LRP. I think I will try LRP’s baume next to see if it’s somewhat similar to their foot cream unless any of you have found a secret source…[ED. NOTE AFTER ORIGINAL PUBLICATION: A Magpie reader has written in to say that LRP baume is more of a lightweight face/body lotion and would probably not be thick enough for foot cream. Will continue to search! Stay tuned.]
Finally, two questions for you: what hyped beauty products are you intrigued by/eyeing? And, what are your beauty standouts from this year? (I love how many of you are highly-informed about skincare — just read the helpful comments on easing into a retinoid regimen here.)
P.S. A full rundown of my daily beauty/skincare regimen.
P.P.S. Stunning everyday jewelry!
P.P.P.S. What is your bedtime routine?