We did it everyone… Only a few more days left of 2020! And whilst I’m fully aware that all the challenges and global issues 2020 has been full of are not about to vanish on midnight of the 31st, I feel we’ve got to celebrate when we can right?!
This year brought some dormant words to the forefront of our vocabularies – quarantine, lockdown and social distancing. With staying in becoming the new going out, and the use of facemasks (the surgical kind!) becoming the norm, 2020 has seen our beauty routines change; less lipstick and more #sundayfacials
I enjoyed asking some friends about their 2020 beauty favourites, and what’s changed for them when in quarantine or staying low.
Instagram: @beneaththemeadow
Job title: Travel/Lifestyle Content Creator
Newest beauty brand obsession?
Makeup: Tom Ford
Skincare: Farmacy, Tatcha
Haircare: Oribe
Beauty products you have used less during quarantine?
Foundation, lipstick, bronzer, blush
Favourite beauty products from 2020?
Fresh Black Tea Mask: soothes and calms my sensitive skin, I use this all the time before my photoshoot shoots.
Falsies from ColourPop: I’ve been using them every day to substitute all the other eye-makeup/ lash extensions, it’s quite an essential for me since people only see my eyes when I wear a mask.
Sigma makeup brushes: started using them at the beginning of 2020 and loving it since. Very functional and soft.
What’s the one product you would be sad to find out discontinued?
The ordinary hyaluronic acid and buffet, use them every day and will continue to do so. I actually stocked up 6 bottles for each of them when I heard the brand was going out of business 2 years ago; luckily, they continued operating.
Instagram: @milamelajewellery
Job title: Mila Mela Founder
Newest Beauty Brand Obsession?
Peter Thomas Roth – Water Drench – Hyaluronic Cloud Cream Hydrating Moisturiser as the weather cools down & there is less humidity in the air I find I suffer from dehydrated skin & this cream feels like a moisture barrier. It contains 30% hyaluronic acid which draws atmospheric vapour & helps to lock it in for up to 72 hours.
Beauty Products Used Less During Quarantine?
Hey I glam up everyday! I do it for me and especially during quarantine. It makes me feel like my normal self.
Favourite Beauty Products of 2020
Whilst in quarantine I tried Dr Dennis Gross – Alpha Beta, Extra Strength Daily Peel, it exfoliates & smoothes the skin – perfect product to use during the quarantine.
Ok, this is my favourite eyeliner of all time, and you know I love eyeliner!
Nars – High Pigment Longwear Eyeliner in Mulholland Drive. This goes on super smoothly, it’s a medium warm brown with a little gold undertone, it stays on all day, it’s a perfect colour for day wear as it’s not too harsh.I wear it during the day & for the evening, it’s a great colour that is quite different to the usual flat brown. I literally might die if this is discontinued!
The other product I love is Charlotte Tilbury’s Iconic (yes ICONIC) Pillow Talk Lipstick – super flattering pink natural soft shade that is a demi matte finish and goes on super smooth.
Instagram: @skinhq.hk
Job title: Aesthetician
Newest beauty brand obsession?
ORIBE; BRIOGIO; DE anti pollutant drops;
Beauty products you have used less during quarantine?
LIPS and just makeup in general. Gets left on the back of my mask and leaves me depressed 🙁
Favourite beauty products from 2020?
Charlotte and Kevin Aucoin for makeup at work i’m enjoying the Gentle AntiOxidant Cleanser by O Cosmedics and Anti microbial spray by DP dermaceuticals for my clients!
What’s the one product you would be sad to find out discontinued?
Charlotte everything 🙂 IT cosmetics mascara; IT cosmetics concealer; tanning drops; Dulce Du Leche OPI polish; ORIBE dry shampoo
Instagram: @artmodeparalex
Job title: Finance Manager & IG Creator
Newest beauty brand obsession?
My latest discovery is Dior Fond de teint compact powder. Absolutely in love with it as it is lightweight, controls oils and looks very natural on my skin. I use shade 030.
Beauty products you have used less during quarantine?
Definitely foundation. I basically used only my skincare and mascara.
Favourite beauty products from 2020?
La Roche Posay 50 plus sunscreen anti shine. Helps to control my combination skin plus doesn’t give breakouts. Absolutely in love with it.
What’s the one product you would be sad to find out discontinued?
When I lived in Hong Kong I couldn’t find my favourite mascara – Falsies volume express from Maybelline. But was thrilled to find out it is available in Melbourne. Definitely one product that I can’t live without.
Instagram: @befit_thewrightway
Job title: Personal Trainer
Newest beauty brand obsession?
Sunday Riley – love all her products. Top favourites are the Good Genes serum, the CEO Glow face oil and especially the Ice Ceramide moisturising cream.
Beauty products you have used less during quarantine?
All makeup (!) but in particular lipstick due to mask wearing.
Favourite beauty products from 2020?
Tom Ford – Shade and Illuminate Soft Radiance Foundation
What’s the one product you would be sad to find out discontinued?
Skinceuticals Ultra Facial Defence SPF 50+, Any of the Tom Ford lip glosses, the Hourglass black retractable eye liner.
Instagram: @jessicawong_wt
Job title: Beauty & Fashion Blogger
Newest beauty brand obsession?
Evidens De Beauté I discovered this brand at The Asaya and immediacy fell in love. It is a luxurious French Japanese brand with really high-quality skincare products.
Beauty products you have used less during quarantine?
Foundation. Obviously, with the mask situation, it is not as important anymore and also having foundation under the mask is so damaging to your skin!
Favourite beauty products from 2020?
I have been loving body oils. I used to love using body butter and made a switch to body oil this year. The Bitter Apricot oil from Purearth is so nourishing and delicious.
What’s the one product you would be sad to find out discontinued?
The benefit roller liner in black! Best liquid liner out there!
Instagram: @tianakotti
Job title: Photographer, founder “TIANA KOTTI STUDIO” creative agency
Newest beauty brand obsession?
I have discovered recently this UK cosmetic brand called “Facetheory” they are cruelty-free and vegan. Also, many products have sustainable packaging, and they wrap products in paper not plastic for shipping, was pleasant to receive a box of cosmetics with zero plastic in it. Their ingredients also quite good, including all the needed acids and retinol.
Beauty products you have used less during quarantine?
Haha definitely less makeup, less lipstick, less foundation. And in summer less cream because it’s already very hot under that mask haha.
Favourite beauty products from 2020?
Really loved using Aesop purifying facial exfoliant paste with Lactic asid, as a scrub,
Glycol / lactic acid radiance renewal mask from REN and AHA / BHA cleanser from Facetheory
What’s the one product you would be sad to find out discontinued?
I think my AHA / BHA face wash from Facefactory. Luckily I can get it in Hong Kong.. but if they stop stocking here I’ll have to wait the shipping time from the UK!
Instagram: @mchelle.chen @rareskinfuel
Job title: Founder / CEO Rare Skin Fuel
Newest beauty brand obsession?
Hmm, skincare has to be RARE SkinFuel of course and it’s true that I can’t find any other brands that can compete with RSF. Wellness is ANDFIT for sure, Andrea’s passion and workout style really gets you to your fitness goal.
Beauty products you have used less during quarantine?
Eye Brow Gel. I don’t wear makeup but since we have been covered with masks, I decided to not use any more cosmetics to be completely bare with just sunscreen underneath the mask.
Favourite beauty products from 2020?
RARE SkinFuel still. I have been playing around with the 10 core products and turned into multiple mixes and uses. If I must pick just one, I’d say Activating Mist as it has so many uses!
What’s the one product you would be sad to find out discontinued?
The So Extra shampoo and conditioner from Amika, also the awesome sauce from Amika!
