Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com/must-haves-that-stayed-favorites-2018/ In-depth makeup reviews with swatches and dupes, plus what you need to know about new product launches and tips on how to use your makeup! Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:27:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Must-Haves that Stayed Favorites | 2018 https://www.temptalia.com/must-haves-that-stayed-favorites-2018/ palette https://www.temptalia.com/must-haves-that-stayed-favorites-2018/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2019 15:00:00 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=370599 Here are 16 products I still clung to in 2018 that came out in previous years, just to give you a little view into long-time products that continue to stand the test of time.  I love trying new products, so I tend to switch and move products around not because I've discovered better ones so much as I want to use something that's as good but maybe in a different formula, slightly different finish, or by another brand for a bit.  These, though, survived those switches!  There are definitely more regular products in my drawers than just what's highlighted here, Continue Reading… ]]> Here are 16 products I still clung to in 2018 that came out in previous years, just to give you a little view into long-time products that continue to stand the test of time.  I love trying new products, so I tend to switch and move products around not because I’ve discovered better ones so much as I want to use something that’s as good but maybe in a different formula, slightly different finish, or by another brand for a bit.  These, though, survived those switches!  There are definitely more regular products in my drawers than just what’s highlighted here, but I wanted to keep this a little bit edited and looked at what kept making the cut and what I remembered using most, too.

Urban Decay Rebel Vice Lipstick
Fenty Beauty Fenty Glow (Universal) Gloss Bomb Lip Luminizer
MAC Fairly Precious Extra Dimension Blush
Marc Jacobs Beauty Flesh & Fantasy (506) Air Blush
Estee Lauder Tiger Eye Hi-Lustre Pure Color Envy Lipstick
Estee Lauder Naked Truth Hi-Lustre Pure Color Envy Lipstick
Chanel Jersey (80) Joues Contraste Blush
Makeup Geek Moon Phase Highlighter
Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Filmstar Bronze & Glow
Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder
Viseart Paris Nude (06) Eyeshadow Palette
Tom Ford Beauty Nude Dip Eye Color Quad
Tom Ford Beauty Platinum Cream Color for Eyes
Marc Jacobs Beauty Lines & Last Night (502) Air Blush
Smith Cosmetics 253 Laydown Brush
Hakuhodo B5521BkSL Highlight Brush Tapered

Best of 2018

Must-Haves that Stayed Favorites

It’ll come as no surprise to regular readers that products like Urban Decay Rebel, Marc Jacobs Beauty Flesh & Fantasy, Chanel Jersey, Tom Ford Nude Dip, or Tom Ford Platinum are on this list.  I almost always take Viseart’s Paris Nudes with me when I travel; reliable, easy-to-use, and muted for all occasions. I actually five shades of the Marc Jacobs AirBlush formula in my vanity drawer, so I have three more than shown here, but I think I’ve used Lines & Last Night second most after Flesh & Fantasy.  Charlotte Tilbury’s Filmstar Bronze & Glow has been nearby since the line debuted in the states!  Makeup Geek’s Moonphase has been a go-to for cooler, more iridescent highlighting needs since they launched years ago (I keep about five shades in the formula in my drawer, presently, but I do rotate them).

I keep Fenty’s Universal Gloss Bomb in my purse for any top ups if I’m out and about (and whatever I was testing is gone or is need of repair).  Estee Lauder’s Naked Truth is the coral that replaced Guerlain’s Gems for me (which I loved but is long discontinued), and I keep that tucked in my drawer along with Tiger Eye, which is a more coppery take.  Two brushes that have been in my arsenal since I reviewed them (and that I use every time they’re clean) are Smith’s 253 and Hakuhodo’s B5521.

What favorites from previous years did you reach for often 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.

Must-Haves that Stayed Favorites in 2018

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02. B5521BkSL Highlight Brush Tapered Hakuhodo

Hakuhodo

PPermanent. $53.00

A+
Hakuhodo B5521BkSL Highlight Brush Tapered

Hakuhodo B5521BkSL Highlight Brush Tapered ($53.00) is a small-to-medium sized brush that flares out from the base and tapers to a rounded point. It...

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Hakuhodo B5521BkSL Highlight Brush Tapered ($53.00) is a small-to-medium sized brush that flares out from the base and tapers to a rounded point. It...

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10. Moon Phase Makeup Geek

Makeup Geek

PPermanent. $20.00/0.25 oz.

A-
Makeup Geek Moon Phase Highlighter

Makeup Geek Moon Phase Highlighter ($20.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a very light, iridescent white that had shimmer that shifted from a bluish aqua to an icy...

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Makeup Geek Moon Phase Highlighter ($20.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a very light, iridescent white that had shimmer that shifted from a bluish aqua to an icy...

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15. Fenty Glow (Universal) Fenty Beauty

Fenty Beauty

PPermanent. $21.00/0.3 oz.

B+
Fenty Beauty Fenty Glow (Universal) Gloss Bomb Lip Luminizer

Fenty Beauty Universal Gloss Bomb Lip Luminizer ($18.00 for oz.) is a medium, rosy brown with warm undertones and fine gold and pink pearl. It had a...

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Fenty Beauty Universal Gloss Bomb Lip Luminizer ($18.00 for oz.) is a medium, rosy brown with warm undertones and fine gold and pink pearl. It had a...

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Side-by-Side Swatches
Glossover Breakdown
A
17
B
1
C
0
D
0
F
0
95%
Average
Glossover Averages
product
10
pigmentation
9.5
texture
9.5
longevity
9
application
5
fitness
15
durability
5
construction
5
Total
95%
product
10
pigmentation
9.5
texture
9.5
longevity
9
application
5
fitness
15
durability
5
construction
5
Total
95%
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