As I mentioned in my most recent empties, we are now officially halfway through 2024. And as is tradition around these parts (and because everyone else is doing it), today I wanted to share the five makeup products that have been my standouts of the year so far. I feel like none of these should be shocks to you. But these five products have been rocking my world all year so far. Let’s get into it!
RIMMEL LONDON LASTING FINISH 35hr FOUNDATION – $29.95 (review here)
2024 has been a mixed year for foundations so far. But the drugstore has had some winners. With the Lasting Finish being the shining standout! Medium to full coverage, natural skin like finish, and it holds up spectacularly in hot weather. When I want flawless skin, this is my go to.
RIMMEL LONDON MULTI TASKER BETTER THAN FILTERS – $29.95*
I’ve been more than critical over the ‘Hollywood Flawless Filter’ dupes that have been coming out from the drugstore over the last few years, But the Multi Tasker is the first one that I have legitimately loved! First of all, the shade match? Perfection on me. I particularly love it mixed with a skin tint or CC Cream to boost the coverage. But on it’s own, it adds the most ethereal finish to the skin without making my skin look glittery or emphasize texture.
LOUNGEFACE LASH MASCARA – $37.00 (review here)
2024 has so far been a good year for mascara. But, in a surprise to no one, the Loungeface Lash Mascara is the one that I have been unable to shut up about this year. In something of a rarity for tubing mascaras, this one actually gives a good amount of volume to the lash. And it holds it shape better than some lifting mascaras that I’ve tried. I still use this one between reviews and it’s still as good as when I opened it.
TRIXIE COSMETICS BLUSH in TOTAL BETTY – $25.00
Don’t get me wrong, I still love my pink blushes and I still love my cream blushes. But there is something about this shade and this formula that just makes my cheeks pop! It suits pretty much any makeup look that I do. And the wear time is phenomenal. This is a range of blushes that I definitely want to explore more of.
SUMMER FRIDAYS DREAM LIP OIL – $43.00
Finally, the least surprising addition to this list. Partially because I cannot shut up about them. And partially because I’ve seen them appear on a few of my mutuals ‘Best Of’ lists. But Summer Fridays absolutely slayed with the Dream Lip Oils. So light, yet so nourishing. And the shades they picked for this range are utter perfection. If you haven’t tried these, I cannot recommend them enough
And those are my top products from the year so far! I’ll talk skincare and fragrance faves in a future post. But otherwise, I hope you enjoyed this and I hope you have a great weekend!
Cheers and love
Emily xo