The beauty industry is constantly on the ball with an ongoing cycle of new releases by the minute. Some are hits and some are misses, but if you’re looking for products that live up to what they promise, then these cult favourites are the classic holy grail must-haves that never go out of trend. It’s all about the highly coveted, bestselling products that everyone’s been talking ’bout. Before you start filling up on your wishlists this Christmas, we suggest you fill up your e-shopping cart, prepare your wallet, and check out some of these cult-favourite products that truly deserve the hype.
1. BEAUTYBLENDER SWEET SURPRISE, $32
Available at Sephora
Who doesn’t love a good surprise, a sweet bag of goodies and treats this Christmas, you can’t possibly say no to this! Everyone’s must-have makeup tool, the Beauty Blender. It helps blend your foundation, contour and everything else for that perfect finish, and now this Sweet Surprise comes along with a bag of other makeup goodies ranging from lips to eye products!
2. BANILA CO. CLEAN IT ZERO, $31
Available at SASA and Sephora
A cleansing oil, but in balm form! The soft balm also doesn’t melt too quickly – so you’re not dripping your makeup everywhere. And yes, it’s suitable for sensitive skin too.
3. SK-II FACIAL TREATMENT ESSENCE KARAN LIMITED EDITION, 230ml, $269
Available at all SK-II counters
Known as the “holy grail” skincare item for many, the SK-II Facial Treatment Essence that many of us swear by now comes in a limited edition bottle! All you need is a few drops and you’ll be well on your way to having flawless looking skin! Besides, it’s new design would totally bump up your #shelfie game.
4. LANEIGE WATER BANK MOISTURE ESSENCE SET,
Available at Laneige counters and Sephora
Your favourite beauty products from Laneige now comes in small, travel-sized holiday coffrets sets just in time for the holidays!
1. FENTY BEAUTY MATTEMOISELLE 10/10 PLUSH MATTE LIPSTICK 10-PIECE COLLECTION (LIMITED EDITION), $219
Available at Sephora
Red lips might be a classic choice for this holiday season but allow Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipsticks (10pc Collection) to accompany you through this Christmas for your girl’s night out and endless parties! With a variety of 10 different shades that are reminiscent of the rainbow spectrum, boring makeup will be the least of your concerns, just be ready to steal the show!
2. NARS HOLIDAY COLLECTION: LITTLE FETISHES MINI ORGASM LIPSTICK + BLUSH, $36
Available at Sephora and all NARS counters
The star-studded mini Orgasm Lipstick and an Orgasm Blush all packed in this punk, edgy case? What a turn on! We suggest you make your way to Sephora right this moment to cop this bad boy before it’s sold out. I mean, two must-have essentials in the brand’s most best-selling shades? How could you say no?
3. FRESH HONEYMOON LIP KIT, $52
Available at Fresh stores
We know what’s going to happen under the mistletoe on Christmas Night, and it’s time to prep your lips for that perfect moment! Fresh Honeymoon Lip Kit is made out of sugar to help seal in moisture, topped up with vitamin C and E to smoothen. A trio of lip treatments that help plump, moisturize and tint the kissable lips you need this Christmas!
4. MAMONDE CREAMY TINT COLOUR BALM NEW MLBB MINI 5 COLOURS, $50
Available at Mamonde stores
Did you love Park Shin Hye’s makeup look in Doctor’s? Then this is the product you won’t want to miss out on! The MLBB Mini 5 Colours set comprises of Mamonde’s best selling lip products, you’ll love these beautiful fall colours that goes well with every skin tone!
5. MAYBELLINE SUPERSTAY FOUNDATION, $24.90
Available at Guardian, Watsons and Zalora
Create the perfect canvas with Maybelline’s Superstay Foundation! The drugstore foundation has made it on our list of cult beauty favourites and it’s because of two reasons: it gives full coverage AND it lasts for the whole day. What more could you ask for, right?
1. URBAN DECAY ELEMENTS SPACE POWDER FACE AND BODY TRAVEL (LIMITED EDITION), $25
Available at Sephora and Urban Decay stores
Talk about a glow that’s out of this world! Dust on some of this shimmery powder for that beautiful lit-from-within glow – whether it’s on your face, body, shoulders, you name it!
2. M.A.C. SHINY PRETTY THINGS ALL STARS KIT, RUBY WOO, $33
Available at M.A.C. stores and Sephora
Look no further, this bag contains your Classic Christmas Look! This kit holds the 3 A-list Mac Essentials, the mini versions of Prep + Prime Fix+, In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash and Lipstick in Ruby Woo. Can’t possibly go wrong with red lips and mascara!
3. KAT VON D BEAUTY TROOPER BLACK EYELINER OBSESSION SET, $101
Available at Sephora
With a warm and touching Christmas Season, there’s no need for you to hold back your tears when you have Kat Von D’s eyeliner on! Known for its longwear, waterproof and intense black formula, these 5 different products will help you achieve the bold and sharp lines you need!
4. ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS BROW POMADE, $35
Available at Sephora
The brand has gained a massive cult following over the years thanks to their highly coveted products and this Brow Pomade is one of ’em. Besides the fact that it gives amazing definition to your brows, the ABH Brow Pomade is a total steal because it lasts for a really, REALLY long time. Trust us, you only need a bit of product and it’s totally worth the buck.
For all those items with the ‘WIN’ labels, we’re giving them away in our massive holiday gift guide GIVEAWAY — head over to our Facebook page and Instagram page daily to take part in our contests.
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