Welcoming you into a deep part of my shelf, here are my 2019 skincare favourites. Just like last year, here’s to the ones that I craved for on my drives home, dreamt of on my late nights, healed me from within out and allowed me to experience not only a physical fulfillment, but a sensory, eye-catching, tasteful experience to indulge in. I experienced many, but these ones have lingered and comforted me in many different ways.
2019 Favourite Product of the Year
It’s no surprise how deep my love runs for these body washes. What made these the favourite of the year? My surgery. In September, I got my breast reduction surgery. It was an extremely emotional journey, mentally and physically. For the first time, I actually saw my own body. I felt it. I also inevitably had to wash it. Nécessaire’s Fragrance Free Body Wash was on my side. I’d be lying if I told you typing this isn’t prompting tears. Invigorating in every sense of the word, the washes are luxurious, effective and oh-so comforting. From the formulation to the lather, the wash is so clean and effective. (Also great for my tattoos!) Emotional attachment to a material item isn’t negative, and when it holds something very deep to your heart, you embrace it. These washes were part of one of the most precious moments in my life, and I’ll never be without them. So cheers to The Body Wash, I’ll be seeing you tonight. Read my Nécessaire brand review here.
Before going into the rest of my favourites, I’d like to dedicate a second-favourite of the year that I hold close to me…
KYLIE SKIN
Between her products and the body washes, this year was filled with favourites for me and I couldn't leave these in my review without putting them on a pedestal. From the Foaming Face Wash, Vanilla Milk Toner to Face Moisturizer, I’ve completely and utterly fallen in love with each product. When I had first tried them, I didn’t know what to expect. Months upon months of testing them daily, I’m enamoured and have completely fallen harder than I thought. Read my Kylie Skin review here.
Favourite Face Products of 2019
First Cleanse
LIVING CLEANSING BALM by THEN I MET YOU
Double / Water Cleanse
FOAMING FACE WASH by KYLIE SKIN
SUPERFOOD CLEANSER by YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE
Exfoliant
KOMBUCHA POWER TONER by YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE
2% BHA LIQUID by PAULA’S CHOICE
LOW PH CENTELLA CLEANSING POWDER by COSRX
ENZYME CLEANSING POWDER by JKOSMMUNE
Toner
VANILLA MILK TONER by KYLIE SKIN
Treatments
ADAPTOGEN MIST by YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE
AC COLLECTION ULTIMATE SPOT TREATMENT by COSRX
‘BASELINE’ LIPFUEL BALM BY KOSAS
ULTRA REPAIR LIP THERAPY by FIRST AID BEAUTY
Serums / Oils
ULTRA REPAIR CANNABIS & DRY OAT OIL by FIRST AID BEAUTY
SUPERBERRY HYDRATE + GLOW OIL by YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE
Masks
SUPERFOOD MASK by YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE
SUPERBERRY MASK by YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE
MIGHTY MARSHMALLOW MASK by BLISS
OVERTIME MASK by SUMMER FRIDAYS
Hydrators / Creams
FACE MOISTURIZER by KYLIE SKIN
ULTRA REPAIR BARRIAIR CREAM by FIRST AID BEAUTY
ADAPTOGEN CREAM by YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE
SPF
THE BEET SHIELD by KRAVE BEAUTY
GREEN DEFENCE by FARMACY BEAUTY