New Year New Beauty | 5 Brands On My Radar
I really enjoyed reading Leanne's post about beauty brands to try in 2017, so I thought I would share my own take on the topic and share 5 brands I want to try more of in 2017! When I first started writing this post, I had about 15 brands on the list and could have easily kept going. There are literally dozens of brands out there that I can't wait to try in 2017. But these 5 are the ones that really made an impression on me in 2016 so much so that I'm eagerly awaiting my chances to try more of their products in the new year!
P.s. if there's a disconnect between the style of photos in this post it's because I shot them on two different days. Damn winter weather screwing up my shooting schedule 😩
1. Anastasia Beverly Hills
As 2016 was the year of overhyped, limited edition palettes and collabs, ABH really stood out as a chill brand. They weren't teasing about products 80 bajillion years before they were released nor were they releasing the smallest amount of palettes to drive up hype. They were so fuckin' chill about it all that they gained my respect. On top of that, they released a foundation line that actually caters to people of all skin tones! Imagine that!
Needless to say I've become a total Norvina fan girl and I can't wait to see what they come out with in 2017! They've already announced the launch of their new lip palette. While it isn't something I see myself buying, I think it's an innovative and useful product!
I still haven't used their existing lip glosses and lipsticks and foundation sticks so there's loads for me to still try🙈.
Items pictured: Moonchild Glow Kit, Modern Renaissance palette, brow wiz, clear brow gel, tinted brow gel, brow powder duo, & single eyeshadows
2. CosRX
CosRX is without a doubt one of the it brands on the K-beauty blogosphere are the moment. The more I think about it, the more I realize they're basically like the Korean version of the Ordinary. Simple but effective formulas at very reasonable pricing all presented in clean, clinical looking packaging. Except since they've been around longer so have a larger range of products and in true Korean fashion, have the cutest fucking packaging possible.
Their mascot is some nerdy looking guy with hipster glasses and super suave hair. I don't get it but I love it!
And even with their large range of products, they still seem to always be releasing more. One of their newest releases are their moisture pads. It sounds weird to apply a moisturizer via a pad but that doesn't mean I don't want to try it out!
Items pictured: Blackhead power cream, blackhead power liquid, acne pimple master patch, aloe soothing sun cream spf 50 PA+++, & ultimate nourishing rice overnight spa mask (gifted from Mikaela Beauty-- a Canadian based Asian Beauty store!)
3. Thank You Farmer
I was gifted the Thank You Farmer Miracle Age Repair Emulsion from Beautibi, and while I haven't tried it yet I'm so excited to after reading all about it!
My favorite thing about Thank You Farmer is their branding/ message. When so many brands are boasting about instant, overnight results it's nice to see a brand with more realistic goals. As per the Beautibi website "Thank You Farmer's promise is not about miracle, neither magic. Their honest promise is about being beautiful in slow, little and natural ways without giving any burden to the skin."
Of course they've also got awesome ingredients and formulations. The Miracle Age Repair Emulsion is chock full of niacinamide and various root extracts.
Also I totally dig their aesthetic. They manage to be bold and colorful while at the same time keeping things minimalistic and clean, not the easiest feat.
Even better news? Thank You Farmer is coming to Ulta this year so even more people can give it a try 🙌. They're also currently available at Beautibi, Urban Outfitters, and Free People.
4. Farmacy Beauty
If you read my Buzz Box unboxing post then you already know I'm a major Farmacy Beauty fangirl despite the fact that I've only actually used two of their products so far.
The whole farm to table concept is pretty cool when it comes to food, but it's absolutely revolutionary when it comes to skincare. Farmacy Beauty grows their own ingredients in upstate New York aaaand they maintain their own beehives! I don't mind being splurgey when it comes to skincare products but I like knowing that there's a reason behind the higher price tag.
Items pictured: Skin dew hydrating essence mist & setting spray, invincible root cell anti-aging serum, sleep tight firming night balm, rise n' shine daily moisture lock moisturizer, & honey potion renewing antioxidant hydration mask
5. Drunk Elephant
Bless all the holiday sales because I was finally able to get my hands on some Drunk Elephant goodies and I have not been disappointed by anything yet. It's not often that every single product from brand entices me. Even though Drunk Elephant doesn't have the largest lineup of products, every product they have is well formulated and effective. They also make their products in small batches so you know what you're receiving is fresh off the shelves-- literally!
Also their packaging is phenomenal. Not only to look at but in its effectiveness! Their Vitamin C serum is packaged in an airless pump, in a completely opaque bottle to prevent any sun damage to the product.
If you're looking to add some Drunk Elephant to your skincare wardrobe, they've got a ton of great gift sets out at the moment which I linked below! As you can tell from my abundance of minis, I've bought a set or two for myself 😉
Items pictured: B-hydra intensive hydration gel, t.l.c. framboos glycolic night serum, lala retro whipped cream, juju bar, umbra sheer physical defense, lippie, c-firma day serum
Like I said it was a struggle to narrow it down to 5! There are so many brands that I loved in 2016 and want to try more of in 2017-- like Marc Jacobs, Dr. Jart+, and Sunday Riley. Then there are a whole host of brands that I've never tried before but would love to like Erborian, Herbivore, Blithe, Neogen, Tata Harper, Clarins, Jurlique, Klairs, and the list goes on and on!
What brands are you looking forward to using in 2017?
P.s there's less than a week to enter my international giveaway! Find the full details on the original post and enter on the widget below 😋
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P.s. if there's a disconnect between the style of photos in this post it's because I shot them on two different days. Damn winter weather screwing up my shooting schedule 😩
1. Anastasia Beverly Hills
As 2016 was the year of overhyped, limited edition palettes and collabs, ABH really stood out as a chill brand. They weren't teasing about products 80 bajillion years before they were released nor were they releasing the smallest amount of palettes to drive up hype. They were so fuckin' chill about it all that they gained my respect. On top of that, they released a foundation line that actually caters to people of all skin tones! Imagine that!
Needless to say I've become a total Norvina fan girl and I can't wait to see what they come out with in 2017! They've already announced the launch of their new lip palette. While it isn't something I see myself buying, I think it's an innovative and useful product!
I still haven't used their existing lip glosses and lipsticks and foundation sticks so there's loads for me to still try🙈.
Items pictured: Moonchild Glow Kit, Modern Renaissance palette, brow wiz, clear brow gel, tinted brow gel, brow powder duo, & single eyeshadows
2. CosRX
CosRX is without a doubt one of the it brands on the K-beauty blogosphere are the moment. The more I think about it, the more I realize they're basically like the Korean version of the Ordinary. Simple but effective formulas at very reasonable pricing all presented in clean, clinical looking packaging. Except since they've been around longer so have a larger range of products and in true Korean fashion, have the cutest fucking packaging possible.
Their mascot is some nerdy looking guy with hipster glasses and super suave hair. I don't get it but I love it!
And even with their large range of products, they still seem to always be releasing more. One of their newest releases are their moisture pads. It sounds weird to apply a moisturizer via a pad but that doesn't mean I don't want to try it out!
Items pictured: Blackhead power cream, blackhead power liquid, acne pimple master patch, aloe soothing sun cream spf 50 PA+++, & ultimate nourishing rice overnight spa mask (gifted from Mikaela Beauty-- a Canadian based Asian Beauty store!)
3. Thank You Farmer
I was gifted the Thank You Farmer Miracle Age Repair Emulsion from Beautibi, and while I haven't tried it yet I'm so excited to after reading all about it!
My favorite thing about Thank You Farmer is their branding/ message. When so many brands are boasting about instant, overnight results it's nice to see a brand with more realistic goals. As per the Beautibi website "Thank You Farmer's promise is not about miracle, neither magic. Their honest promise is about being beautiful in slow, little and natural ways without giving any burden to the skin."
Of course they've also got awesome ingredients and formulations. The Miracle Age Repair Emulsion is chock full of niacinamide and various root extracts.
Also I totally dig their aesthetic. They manage to be bold and colorful while at the same time keeping things minimalistic and clean, not the easiest feat.
Even better news? Thank You Farmer is coming to Ulta this year so even more people can give it a try 🙌. They're also currently available at Beautibi, Urban Outfitters, and Free People.
4. Farmacy Beauty
If you read my Buzz Box unboxing post then you already know I'm a major Farmacy Beauty fangirl despite the fact that I've only actually used two of their products so far.
The whole farm to table concept is pretty cool when it comes to food, but it's absolutely revolutionary when it comes to skincare. Farmacy Beauty grows their own ingredients in upstate New York aaaand they maintain their own beehives! I don't mind being splurgey when it comes to skincare products but I like knowing that there's a reason behind the higher price tag.
Items pictured: Skin dew hydrating essence mist & setting spray, invincible root cell anti-aging serum, sleep tight firming night balm, rise n' shine daily moisture lock moisturizer, & honey potion renewing antioxidant hydration mask
5. Drunk Elephant
Bless all the holiday sales because I was finally able to get my hands on some Drunk Elephant goodies and I have not been disappointed by anything yet. It's not often that every single product from brand entices me. Even though Drunk Elephant doesn't have the largest lineup of products, every product they have is well formulated and effective. They also make their products in small batches so you know what you're receiving is fresh off the shelves-- literally!
Also their packaging is phenomenal. Not only to look at but in its effectiveness! Their Vitamin C serum is packaged in an airless pump, in a completely opaque bottle to prevent any sun damage to the product.
If you're looking to add some Drunk Elephant to your skincare wardrobe, they've got a ton of great gift sets out at the moment which I linked below! As you can tell from my abundance of minis, I've bought a set or two for myself 😉
Items pictured: B-hydra intensive hydration gel, t.l.c. framboos glycolic night serum, lala retro whipped cream, juju bar, umbra sheer physical defense, lippie, c-firma day serum
Like I said it was a struggle to narrow it down to 5! There are so many brands that I loved in 2016 and want to try more of in 2017-- like Marc Jacobs, Dr. Jart+, and Sunday Riley. Then there are a whole host of brands that I've never tried before but would love to like Erborian, Herbivore, Blithe, Neogen, Tata Harper, Clarins, Jurlique, Klairs, and the list goes on and on!
What brands are you looking forward to using in 2017?
P.s there's less than a week to enter my international giveaway! Find the full details on the original post and enter on the widget below 😋