Say Hello To Our BBFs (Beauty Best Friends)

Our round-up of our fave beauty finds of the moment.

Portrait of Tammy Strobel

Our round-up of our fave beauty finds of the moment.

"The shades are easy to blend, pigmented and buildable and come in three finishes – matte, shimmer and glitter. The shimmer shades are creamy and go on without creasing, while the matte shades have great colour payoff minus the chalky texture. The stars of the palette are the glitter shades. They may look daunting, but the payoff is subtle when applied. The key is to pat it on, not blend it." 

Huda Beauty Desert Dusk Eyeshadow Palette, $100 

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"This was my very first highlighter and I still have so much love for it. The formula is so buttery and easy to blend. Definitely my number one go-to for a glow fix."

Colourpop Super Shock Highlighter in Over The Moon, $11

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"After a skin diagnosis with a very sophisticated machine, I had my day cream personalised on the spot, which justifies the hefty price tag. I love that it kept my skin moisturised all day and that the pump bottle made dispensing so easy while keeping the formula fresh. I recommend this to anyone looking for a customised moisturising cream!"

IOMA Ma Crème Day Cream In.Lab, $280

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"This cream is super hydrating and has made my skin so much softer. Plus, it smells amazing. But because it’s quite rich, I prefer to use it at night when it has time to really soak in." 

It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream™ Transforming Moisturizing Super Cream, $72 

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"A little bit goes a long way to conceal dark circles and other imperfections. The creamy liquid is easy to blend and extremely hydrating, making it ideal for those with dry skin around the eyes. And the extended shade range that covers multiple undertones means there’s a shade for everyone." 

Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer, $40 

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"My holy grail product! This CC lotion doubles as a makeup primer and is very hydrating without being sticky. I love how it brightens my complexion, giving it a dewy glow. It also offers sun protection, which is another plus point!"

Klarity Lasertox CC Miracle White Lotion SPF30 PA++, $39 

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"This eyebrow pencil is easy to use, buildable, long-lasting and, best of all, it doubles as an eyeliner too! You truly get a bang for your buck." 

Innisfree Auto Eyebrow Pencil in Espresso Brown, $6 

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"I love how versatile it is – if I use my finger to tap the product on, I get a very subtle lip stain. When I use the applicator, I get a much bolder, more precise and pigmented look. The formula doesn’t dry out my lips and is very long-lasting. It also doubles as a cheek stain, which can be very easily applied and blended with my fingers." 

Urban Decay Lo-Fi Lip Mousse in Amplify, $33 

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"You probably don’t think you need another lip gloss/stain/tint/stick, but you’re wrong. You need this one. It provides you with the perfect low-key swipe of colour that stays on during sips of wine and is therefore exactly what you need for that date you’re about to go on. PS: this is the first time I truly feel that 'swipe of colour' is an accurate description, not just a phrase – you’ll see what I mean." 

HERA Sensual Tint in Lily Tango, $43 

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"I love this product because it’s a one-stop shop. I can mix it into my moisturiser, use it as a highlighter and put it all over my eyelids as a shimmery eyeshadow. It’s the kind of product you'd always want with you because you can use it for everything. 

Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops in Candlelight, $65