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10 New Beauty Products Our
Editors Loved In December
THATIANA DIA Z
DECEMBER 28, 2018, 10:30 AM
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Change is inevitable, and the next 12 months is bound to bring a lot of it. There are the new
workout classes you'll love, the new restaurants you'll discover, and all the new shows you'll
binge-watch. But when it comes to beauty products, it can be hard to ditch your faithful favorite
for something new and innovative. What if it backfires? Trust us — even though you've been holding on to that same face wash for as long as you've been keeping that gym membership you never use — you've been missing out on a product that's even better than your signature. In that spirit, we're sharing the new launches that won us over this December, from self-setting concealers to CBD balms. These products are the ones we couldn't stop talking about after they landed on our desks. Consider this your must-try list for 2019, and remember: Not all change is bad. At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission. 1 OF 10 "You might know The Now as L.A.'s popular, Instagram-friendly massage boutique, but don't discount the brand's new product line. I'm loving the CBD balm, which has cured a few post- workout knots that have popped up this month. It's incredibly thick — like scoop a bit out with a butter knife thick — but once you get it massaged in, it soaks in and feels all minty and cool." — Lexy Lebsack, Senior Beauty Editor The Now Peppermint CBD Balm, $58, available at all four boutiques or by calling 310.730.9074. Related Stories Editor-Approved Red The Hair Products Black The Best Under-$30 Skin Lipsticks To Buy This Editors Swear By Care Buys Holiday 2 OF 10
"Red-orange lipsticks always brighten up my face and make me look more alive than I actually
feel, so I was instantly intrigued by this Fenty Beauty attempt at the perfect orange, matte
lipstick. As I had hoped, I wasn't disappointed at all. This shade, which is a bright-but-not-
glaring orange, legit lasted through an entire Christmas dinner, from the cheese plate to the
chocolate cake dessert." — Rachel Lubitz, Senior Beauty Writer
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FENT Y B E AU T Y BY RIHANNA
Mattemoiselle Plush
Matte Lipstick
$18.00
BUY INFO
3 OF 10
"With New Year's Eve only days away, I've become obsessed with having amazing nails as we
head into 2019. After scouring the internet for the right polish, I've decided that this one from
Sundays Studio is an absolute dream. With a rose gold base and gold flecks packed inside, it
matches the black velvet and gold dress I'll be wearing that night perfectly. Plus, since it's from
Sundays, I know that it'll look fresh long after that night, too." — Lubitz
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SU NDAYS
S. 01 Nail Polish
$18.00
BUY INFO
4 OF 10
"I never, ever use liquid liner, but this new Benefit version has made a believer out of me. It’s
just firm enough to create the thinnest possible line, and the effect is truly matte — not that
weird, shiny look of some liquid liners that clashes with your eyeshadow. I prefer the brown
shade for adding just a touch of definition to my neutral smoky eye. It lasts all day and comes
off easily with my Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser." — Cat Quinn, Beauty Director
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B ENEFIT COSME TIC S
Roller Liner Liquid
Eyeliner
£18.50
BUY INFO
5 OF 10
"I got my hands on this a few months before it launched, which explains why my friend who
stayed with me last October has been texting me almost every week asking when it is going to
come out. (This month! Finally!). We both have thick, long hair that’s oily at the roots and dry
on the ends — and it made our strands super clean and smooth, without the squeaky stripped
feeling of many scalp-purifying shampoos." — Quinn
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ACT+ACRE
Hair Cleanse
$28. 00
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6 OF 10
"I've been searching high and low for a blonde-specific shampoo that color corrects brassiness
and keeps my hair as soft as it was with virgin brunette color — and I think I finally found it. For
the first time in nearly a year of being blonde, I can air-dry my fried, over-processed hair and it
ACTUALLY looks good. Hallelujah — it's a holiday miracle!" — Samantha Sasso, Beauty Writer
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L'ORE AL PROFE SSIONAL
Illuminating Shampoo
$30.00
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7 OF 10
"This brow gel may be advertised with men who are the proud owners of furrowed, bushy
brows, but I must say, this clear, conditioning formula works just as well for me. It's the no-
frills, big-brushed, long-wanded gel I've been searching for to keep my bold arches in check. I
consider it a sweet bonus that it's cruelty-, fragrance-, and paraben-free — oh! and 10% of the
sales are donated to the non-profit organization We See Beauty, which is dedicated to
supporting women-led, worker-owned businesses." — Sasso
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MAKE BE AU T Y
Sculpting Lash & Brow
Gel
$25.00
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8 OF 10
"As someone who always sets her concealer with powder, I thought it was a bold move when
Make Up For Ever said it was launching a 'self-setting' concealer. Let's see about that, I thought.
I applied this concealer on the night of birthday — go hard or go home, right? — and I couldn't
believe it. My long night involved seeing the paramedics at a concert venue (long story), a
stream of tears falling down my face, walking into a surprise party, and getting home at 4 a.m.
— and as I passed the mirror, I realized that my concealer was still intact. No dark circles, no
cracking, no discoloration. You would've never known that I had one of the craziest nights of my
life, except for the bandaged gash across my chin." — Thatiana Diaz, Beauty Writer
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MAKE U P FOR E VER
Ultra Hd Self-setting
Concealer
$28. 00
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9 OF 10
"My body starts to reject deodorants over time, and I eventually have to get a new formula
before I'm sweating as if I just walked out of a Pilates class (when all really did was walk two
blocks in a sweater). I had never given natural deodorants a try, but I decided to go for it when
the time came for a yet another product switch-up. This one caught my attention with its
simplistic packaging, but I also loved the smell of its essential oils. After using it for a few days, I
was hooked. I raved to my boyfriend about this natural deodorant that didn't have me sweating
one bit — and now, he's using it." — Diaz
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CORPU S
Natural Deodorant
$22.00
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10 OF 10
"Recently, I replaced my expensive hyaluronic acid serum with these glow drops, and I can
honestly say I don't know if I'll be going back to the $90 version. I apply about four drops to my
face and massage it in. Something about the lightweight, water-based texture and the refreshing
floral smell makes me feel like I'm in a spa. After I put it on, my face is left with a dewy glow,
and there's not a dry patch in sight." — Jessica Cruel, Deputy Beauty Director
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AVEENO
Maxglow Infusion Drops
$19.98
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Which of these products are cruelty-free? Thank you, as it does mean whether or not I will
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