Samina’s coming back with her ultimate beauty round-up for 2019. With the hoards of launches this year it is hard to know what Stands out and what does not. Well, worry no more! Straight from the mouth of our favourite beauty guru herself comes the hot or not list you have been waiting for all Year.

What’s Hot !

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Stila Glitter and Glow Liquid Eyeshadow

There is no such thing as too much glitter when it comes to the Stila Glitter and Glow. With its lightweight and water texture, this liquid eyeshadow glides on effortlessly and leaves the eyes with an intense lustre finish that is to die for. Plus, this liquid eyeshadow comes in 20 glorious shades that are nothing but stunning and high-glam. 

“If you are looking to add a touch of glamour on the go, the Stila Glitter and Glow Liquid Eyeshadow is the perfect tool. You can apply this liquid eyeshadow all over your eyelid or dab a smudge of shimmer on certain focal points like the middle of your eyelid to make your eyes pop!”

Price: $38 at Sephora

Marc Jacobs Beauty Accomplice Concealer & Touch-up Stick

Imperfections are no match for this concealer. Available in 17 shades, this creamy stick concealer can conceal any imperfection from fine lines to large pores thanks to its full-coverage formula. What’s more, this concealer is infused with snow mushroom extract to give your skin an extra boost of hydration. 

“Concealer sticks are always easy to use, especially if you need a quick beauty fix. This Marc Jacobs concealer is my go-to as the formula blends seamlessly into the skin and leaves the skin with a super natural finish. Plus, they make good travel companions as they can be easily stored in your handbag and travel kit.”

Price: $45 at Sephora

Natasha Denona Metropolis Eyeshadow Palette

Do away with the classic neutrals and spice up your look with the Natasha Denon Metropolis Eyeshadow Palette. From rustic gold to vibrant aqua hues, this eyeshadow palette comprises of 28 highly-pigmented shadows in lustre, matte, metallic and duo-chrome finishes to create a slew of bold eye looks. With this palette, you can expect an endless amount of daring eye looks that are far from dull and lifeless.

“Natasha Denon has done it once again with this eyeshadow palette. It has the most amazing shade range that is perfect for a casual daytime look or a glam night out.  Plus, this palette has got the pigments just right and leave the eyes with an intense colour payoff. I cannot explain how much I love this eyeshadow palette!”

Price: $190 at Sephora

Amika Silken Up Dry Conditioner 

Looking to restore your hair to its former glory? Turn to the Amika Silken Up Dry Conditioner as your do-it-all solution for your hair. Packed with a blend of antioxidant-rich ingredients, this dry conditioner works to smoothen, detangle and soften the hair in one spritz! Moreover, this dry conditioner adds a glossy sheen to your hair

“This spray is perfect for silky, manageable hair in an instant! It does the job of nourishing and conditioning the hair, especially on lazy days! Not to mention that this dry conditioner has a lightweight texture and leaves the hair looking freshly washed even without popping into the shower. Absolutely love this product!”

Price: $28 at Amika

Tatcha Silk Canvas Protective Primer

Hailed as a cult classic, the Tatcha Silk Canvas Protective Primer offers maximum priming powers to keep your makeup in place all day long. With silk extracts as this primer’s key ingredient, this primer works to diminish the appearance of pores for a soft-focus finish. On top of that, patented Hadasei-3™ in this primer protects the skin from environmental aggressors to give the skin a youthful radiance. 

“If you are looking to create a smooth base for your makeup, you have to own the Tatcha Silk Canvas Protective Primer. After using this primer, I noticed that my makeup goes on so much easier and minimises any pesky oil shine! The best part? It is formulated with pink and gold crushed pearls to correct uneven skin tones! Long-wearing makeup and radiant skin? Yes please!” 

Price: $76 at Sephora

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Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick

Designed to stay in place all day long, the Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick promises to leave your puckers with full coverage of colour that is nothing but vivid This liquid lipstick dries down into a luscious matte finish and lasts up to six hours of continuous wear. 

“The Stila Glitter and Glow Liquid Eyeshadows were a huge hit for me, but the liquid lippies just did not make the cut. The formula was way too drying for my liking and its texture was far from lightweight. I will have to give this a pass.”

Price: $34 at Sephora

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away Concealer

Available in 20 shades, the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away Concealer works to erase the appearance of blemishes, dark circles for radiant skin in an instant! Formulated with Wild Indigo extract, this concealer promises to enhance the skin’s luminosity and deliver flawless skin. 

“It may be a matter of personal preference, but sponge-type concealers are not my thing. Cleaning them can be a huge inconvenience and the product dries up on the sponge so it is rather unhygienic. As for the concealer’s formula, the texture is much more drying than I expected and blending was a pain. With that said, this works better if you are in a country with a humid climate.”

Price: $55 at Sephora

Zoeva Strobe Gel Highlighter

Made with a gel formula, the Zoeva Strobe Gel Highlighter boasts a bouncy consistency to create an enviable multidimensional shimmer. From a subtle sheer glow to an intense strobe, the highlighter promises a buildable and lightweight formula that can be layered for your preferred intensity. 

“This does not blend well at all. More often than not, this highlighter does not adhere well and even leaves the skin with a patchy, shimmery blob! Do not use this over powder, no matter what!”

Price: $26 at Sephora

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer

Benefit The Porefessional Pore Primer
Benefit The Porefessional Pore Primer

Best used on combination or oily skin, this primer promises to deliver skin that is as smooth as a baby’s bottom! On top of its priming powers, this primer works to mattify any excess oil shine and minimise the appearance of large pores!

“I have mixed feelings about this primer as it does make or break your foundation application. When applied incorrectly, this primer can leave your foundation in a cakey or patchy mess! Having said that, this primer works wonders if you rub it in well. So be extra careful when using this primer!”

Price: $56 at Sephora

Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Foundation

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Thanks to its full coverage formula, the Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Foundation camouflages all imperfections to the smallest detail! Plus, it is enriched with moisturising argan oil and Centella Asiatica to quench the thirst of parched and dehydrated skin. 

“I am not a fan of heavyweight foundations and the Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Foundation is just that. As much as I love the full coverage this foundation gives,  it goes on way too thick for my liking. If you are looking for a lightweight foundation, this is not the foundation for you.” 

Price: $80 at Sephora