2018 was a good year for budget-friendly favorites with ColourPop’s Lux Lipsticks (and Matte Lux Lipsticks) along with L’Oreal’s Colour Riche Shines and Sephora’s LipStories.  While small in quantity, Shiseido’s VisionAiry Gel Lipsticks have such a superb texture and intense pigmentation that they’ve, so far, been “worth it” to me.  Guerlain’s update to the Rouge G range, which seemed to be mostly a total packaging and shade range do, as the formula remained consistent with the previous Rouge Gs.

Several of my new go-tos are here, though:  Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Flawless Filter (use it almost every time I wear foundation for photos), Marc Jacob’s See-quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadows (please make these permanent, MJB!), Natasha Denona Super Glows, and Pat McGrath debuted the smaller MTHRSHP palettes this year.

I love the look, feel, and application of ColourPop’s Jelly Much Shadows but would love to see a packaging update in 2019.  While I wasn’t so enamored with the holiday palette featuring this formula, I did absolutely enjoy the Fenty Beauty Killwatt Foil Freestyle Duos they launched (that are permanent).

Also, an interesting theme I saw throughout this year’s “new” formulas was that many were redos of past lines… like Dior’s DiorSkin Luminizers, Guerlain’s Rouge Gs, NARS Highlighting Powders (this was the only one that was substantially different than previous variations) and Tom Ford Lip Lacquer Liquid Patents.

What new formulas did you discover this year?

P.S. — You can view swatches of my favorites here.

P.P.S. — If you enjoy reading/viewing my favorites, make sure you check out my all-time favorites here, products I’m thankful for (2018 series), and all of my editor’s recommended products here.

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter

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Fair (1)

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Dark (7)

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Fair (2.5)

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Tan/Dark (6.5)

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ColourPop Jelly Much Eyeshadow

Read Reviews View Swatches View a shade... Alt KidAstromechBarrelBig EgoBillionaireBlanc de BlancBoo-kayBrentwoodBungalowButtercupBuzzyClose to YouCrystal CastleCursedDesert DaysDoves n' RosesDrama SznDucklingEarly BirdieEmo InsideEmo InsideField of FairiesField of FairiesFly the CoopFoxesGive the BrutHalf MoonHallucinogeniusHeartthrobHoot N HollerI Own YouInto FocusJust Your VoiceKeep It CrispLate BloomerLockMemoirMojave MovesMorning LightMysticalNo Rest for the VividNo Rst for the VividNot TodayOn the FlyOnce and FloralOrigamiPerfectly WretchedPhotosynth SisPlzProtocolSage BundleSaguaroSass RecapScandalShe GrownShiny PennyShockShort CircuitSo WhatSpindleStargazeStrawberry JamStrawberry JellySuper CoolSweet DreamsVenturaWavelengthWe Jammin'Whistlin' PixieWide Awake

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Buzzy

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Billionaire

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Shiny Penny

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Photosynth Sis

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ColourPop Lux Lipstick

Read Reviews View Swatches View a shade... 277 SpringsAeronautAfterglowAlignedAngel CityAppyArielBelleBerry Me in LipsticksBetter OffBikini BottomBling RingBloom TimeBoyBrickButterC'mon SisCarouselCheetahChocolatierCinderellaCinnamonClariceCruellaCyber BabeDark LordDigital TwinDigitsDouble EspressoDr. FacilierDrama MuchDream EasyDream HouseDulce de LecheEvil QueenFee Fi FoFeeling AngelicFleur YouFlower SZNFoolishFredFriendsGallopGamer GirlGanache QueenGet a RoomGettyGhostedGoing NorthGolden BeachHadesHazelnuts About UHello StrangerHollaHot OnesHottieHua MulanHumble PieIt's FauxIvarJack SkellingtonJasmineLa LadyLatteLay OverLBDLes DeuxLionessLiquid CourageLittle SnowMaleficentMalibu SunsetMaryMaxed OutMeridaMillion Dollar BabyMoanaMoney Side UpMoody BloomMost CuriousMrs. NorrisMy WaysNew BooNu WaveOn DisplayOn RepeatOogie BoogieOouuuu!Party MixPink BouquetPinkies UpPocahontasPrincess AuroraPure LoveQuickieRapunzelReverieRudolphSallySarahSashayScorpio MoonSimon SaysSitting PrettySnow WhiteSo MagneticSpring RollStill CrazyStone FoxSupreme RulerSurrenderSweetenerTea ThymeThe LoungeThe PodTianaTip ToeTrendingTulip SeasonUno MasUnravelledUR ThrivingWhat IfWhat UpWhat's Your SignWinnie

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Getty

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Liquid Courage

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Moody Bloom

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Merida

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ColourPop Matte Lux Lipstick

Read Reviews View Swatches View a shade... Around the WorldBig BreakBrucieCheck, PleaseConfetti CakeDoin' FineElectric FeelEvil QueenHi StrikerJVLittle LeagueMaxed OutMind TrickMoney MovesName DropPaparazziPencil Me InSashayScreamerThird EyeTrapezeTrill SeekerUrsula

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Hi Striker

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Mind Trick

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Check, Please

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Little League

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Dior DiorSkin Nude Luminizer

Read Reviews View Swatches View a shade... Bronze Glow (004)Coral Vibes (002)Golden Glow (003)Holographic Glow (006)Nude Glow (001)Peach Delight (007)Pink Delight (008)Pink Glow (002)Rising Star (09)Rose Glow (005)Rosy Vibes (001)

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Nude Glow (001)

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Pink Glow (002)

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Rose Glow (005)

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Bronze Glow (004)

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Fenty Beauty Killawatt Foil Freestyle Highlighter Duo

Read Reviews View Swatches View a variation... 7daywknd/PoolsideMimosa Sunrise/Sangria SunsetSand Castle/Mint'd Mojito

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Sand Castle/Mint'd Mojito

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Mimosa Sunrise/Sangria Sunset

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7daywknd/Poolside

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Fenty Beauty Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick

Read Reviews View Swatches View a shade... Ballerina BlackoutCandy VenomClapbackDragon MamiF'n BlackFlamingo AcidFreckle FiestaGriseldaI QuitMa'damnMidnight WasabiOne of the BoyzPMSPumpkin RoseS1ngleSaw-CShawtySpankedThiccTiger TiniTurks and CaicosUp 2 No GoodViolet FuryYa Dig

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Ma'damn

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PMS

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Shawty

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Dragon Mami

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Guerlain Rouge G de Guerlain Lip Color (2018)

Read Reviews View Swatches View a shade... #02#03#06#111#17#18#21#214#22#23#25#28#333#41#42#43#45#50#520#555#62#65#67#70#71#72#73#74#77#777#78#888#91#92#93#95#96#999Deep Brown (19)Dreamy Garnet (38)Nude Alchemy (08)Pink Beige (08)Warm Brown (15)

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#21

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#03

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#65

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#72

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L'Oreal Colour Riche Shine Lipstick

Read Reviews View Swatches View a shade... Burnished BlushDazzling DoeDewey PetalEnamel RedGlassy GarnetGlazed PinkGleaming PlumGlossy FawnLacquered StrawberryLaminated FuchsiaLuminous CoralPolished TangoShining PeachSparkling RoseSplendid BlackberryVarnished Rosewood

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Enamel Red

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Glassy Garnet

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Varnished Rosewood

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Burnished Blush

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Marc Jacobs Beauty See-quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadow

Read Reviews View Swatches View a shade... Blitz GlitzCopperaziFlashlightGlam NoirGlamethystGleam GirlGlitter RockPop RoxSmash GlitzStar DustTopaz Flash

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Star Dust

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Gleam Girl

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Copperazi

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Glam Noir

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NARS Full Vinyl Lip Lacquer

Read Reviews View Swatches View a shade... AbruzzoAt First SightBaden BadenCape TownConquestEvergladesMississippiOrgasmRed DistrictSanto DomingoValencia

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Red District

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Valencia

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At First Sight

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Abruzzo

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NARS Highlighting Powder (2018)

Read Reviews View Swatches View a shade... 1977AlbatrossCapriDisco NightsFort de FranceIbizaMaldivesQueenSt. Barths

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Ibiza

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Capri

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Fort de France

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St. Barths

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Natasha Denona Super Glow Highlighter

Read Reviews View Swatches View a shade... BronzeBronze (03)Fair (01)Glow Gold (Right)Light-Medium (02)Love Glow (Super Glow)NudeTan #2

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Bronze (03)

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Fair (01)

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Light-Medium (02)

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Pat McGrath BlitzTrance Lipstick

Read Reviews View Swatches View a shade... Blitz GoldBlood RushClub KissCyber OrchidElectraEmmanuelleFlesh 3Flesh FataleFuchsia PerfectFull FantasyLady StardustLove TrainNaked KissNude RomantiqueRebel RedSkin FlixxSkinsane

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Flesh 3

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Love Train

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Club Kiss

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Electra

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Pat McGrath MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Read Reviews View Swatches View a variation... Belle of the BallDark GalaxyDiamond of the First WaterGalactic GoldGolden OpulenceIconic InfatuationRose DecadenceSublime Bronze AmbitionSublime Bronze TemptationSublime SeductionSubliminal Dark StarSubliminal Platinum BronzeSubversive La Vie En RoseSubversive MetalmorphosisVelvet Liaison

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Subliminal Platinum Bronze

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Subversive Metalmorphosis

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Golden Opulence

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Galactic Gold

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Sephora Lipstories Lipstick

Read Reviews View Swatches View a shade... 5-0 Grind (56)A Little Magic (22)Adventuring (63)After Hours (23)All Washed Up (26)Aquarius (87)Aries (89)Autumn Blaze (76)Backstage (60)Berry-licious (32)Brunch Date (01)But First Coffee (58)Cancer (92)Capricorn (98)Cash Money (47)Celebrate (12)City Beat (45)Coconut Grove (13)Deep Water Bay (24)Desert Dreaming (73)Desert Trip (39)Festival Lights (51)Fire Side (11)First Class (25)Gemini (91)Golden Gate (31)Hong Kong by Night (27)Hot in Havana (37)Ice Breaker (46)In the Clouds (43)It's Electric (57)Just Add Tinsel (48)Labyrinth City (09)Landing In Shanghai (2)Leo (93)Libra (95)Love Is Love (27)Love Love (07)Malt Shake (29)Margs (70)Matinee (30)No Cell Service (42)Off the Grid (74)Off-Limits (38)Offshore (66)Ouch (49)Oui (03)Palm Street (62)Pineapple Express (21)Pisces (88)Polar Lights (78)Popsicle Lips (28)Primal Instinct (77)Sagittarius (97)Sandblasted (72)Scorpio (96)Sink or Swim (67)Snuggle Weather (61)Somewhere in Spain (04)Spark (68)Spiked (65)Spring Break (36)Take a Bite (35)Take a Spin (41)Tan Lines (06)Taurus (90)Treat Yo Self (71)Trippin (50)Twolips (14)Undisturbed (75)Vacation Goals (59)Virgo (94)Wanderlust (33)Werk It (69)Woof (44)Yum Yum (10)

Top Rated Shades

Deep Water Bay (24)

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Golden Gate (31)

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But First Coffee (58)

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After Hours (23)

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Shiseido VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Read Reviews View Swatches View a shade... Botan (206)Bullet Train (202)Code Red (221)Coral Pop (217)Cyber Beige (201)Firecracker (219)Future Shock (215)Ginza Red (222)High Rise (225)Incense (209)J-Pop (210)Lantern Red (220)Neon Buzz (213)Night Rose (203)Noble Plum (224)Pink Dynasty (207)Pink Flash (214)Pixel Pink (205)Rose Muse (211)Scarlet Rush (204)Shizuka Red (223)Sleeping DragonSleeping Dragon (227)Streaming Mauve (208)Volcanic (218)Vortex (216)WoodblockWoodblock (212)

Top Rated Shades

Ginza Red (222)

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Shizuka Red (223)

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Code Red (221)

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Sleeping Dragon (227)

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Tom Ford Beauty Lip Lacquer Liquid Patent

Read Reviews View Swatches View a shade... EroticNo VacancyOrchid FataleRavageurRed CorsetStolen Cherry

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No Vacancy

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Erotic

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Red Corset

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Stolen Cherry

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Too Faced Juicy Fruits Comfort Lip Glaze

Read Reviews View Swatches View a shade... Blue You AwayDreamsicleFruit CakeFruit PunchGrin and Bare ItHome SlicePlum CrazyRuby RipeShow Me Your CoconutsTakes Two to MangoTotally SmashedWho Gives a FigYummy Rummy

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Ruby Ripe

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Yummy Rummy

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Fruit Punch

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Show Me Your Coconuts

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Wet 'n' Wild ColorIcon Baked Blush

Read Reviews View Swatches View a shade... Dare to SoarDon't Flutter YourselfHummingbird Hype

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Don't Flutter Yourself

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Hummingbird Hype

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Dare to Soar

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