10 Cult Beauty Product Favourites To Try

Posted by Alexandra C. | Tuesday June 19, 2012

I used to solely be a fashion girl. I was obsessed with the latest collaborations between designer and merchandiser, I lived and breathed fashion magazines and my internet activities consisted of looking at photos on Style.com. Now, I still love me some Gucci and Prada but I've come to realize that the world of beauty might even be more interesting (blasphemy, I know).

Once you get into beauty, and I mean, really into beauty you realize that there is a whole other universe of these die-hard makeup addicts. And they all worship a few miracle products that they swear by. Hence the term 'cult faves'. These are products that have a dedicated following of beauty junkies that have been tried and tested to deliver gorgeous results. Now this is by no means a full and comprehensive list and if given the time, I am sure any beauty geek worth her mascara could give me at least 30 'must have' products. However, these are 10 products that we staffers and you chicks definitely rave over!

1. MAC Russian Red Lipstick (C$17.50) is what you need when you're on the hunt for a bold, red lip. Definitely signature colour-worthy.

2. Clarins Beauty Flash Balm (C$50.00) was also included in our 'Morning After Makeup' article because it's multi-tasking product that hydrates, brightens and tightens.

3. Dior Diorshow Mascara (C$31.00) is a prize winner in our eyes. It gives that full, thick and doe eyed look with just a swipe.

4. I've been dying to get my hands on Alpha H Liquid Gold (C$50.56) since I heard beauty bloggers talk about how amazing it is. It's hard to come by but if you do get your hands on it, you're a lucky lady. It's a resurfacing lotion that helps to firm your skin.

5. Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream Skin Protectant (C$25.00) protects and heals dry, chapped skin. Making it winter weather perfect.

1. Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat (C$11.00) works. Seriously, it delivers.

2. SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (US$155.00) has a big following in Asia. It promises to improve texture and clarity for a more beautiful, glowing complexion.

3. Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat (C$50.00) is a highlighter/concealer hybrid that illuminates your skin.

4. Urban Decay Primer Potion (C$24.00) is probably one of the best eyeshadow primers that I have personally used. It doesn't crease and everything stays put.

5. Nars Blush in Orgasm (C$32.00), I mean, how could we not mention this one? This blush is iconic, the formula and colour are fan faves.

Have you used any of these before? Which is your favourite? What cult beauty product would you add to this list?

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	on August 13, 2017 Coco-Cain 991 said: How come I hear all these great things about Dior show I bought 2 xs now and like both of them where dried out and did nothing for my lashes am sad
	on July 26, 2012 bubbles77 28,057 said: Elizabeth Arden is one of my fav's !!
	on June 22, 2012 Charmheart16 3,985 said: Great list of products. YSL Touche Eclat, UD Primer potion, and Seche Vite Top Coat are definitely some of my staple items. I agree about the NARS blushes - they're the best. :)
	on June 21, 2012 shanaz 5,961 said: I really appreciate Sandra's points above. The truth is, there are many "DUPES" out there that provide such amazing results... I do agree with the hype around Nars blushes though... and if you ever have a chance to try their "Sheer Matte" or "Sheer Glow" foundations, you'll probably never experiment with other foundations again...
	on June 21, 2012 Cassie_ 2,311 said: I've been wanting to buy the primer potion for so long. All the Youtube beauty gurus love it too, so it must be good!
	on June 20, 2012 farouknabela 3,469 said: The EA cream looks divine!
	on June 20, 2012 Becky 13,128 said: The only mac thing I use is their lipsticks (ok I lie I'm also trying to finish my studio sculpt foundation 'cuz its actually quite decent quality). I love their viva-glam 5 and I found my nude in Frekletone. Dior show is great (but I agree with one of your old articles that mascara is mascara is mascara) so not sure if I'd repurchase that one. I really like UD primer potion and I do use it, but I actually bought the Laura Mercier eye canvas. It's an excellent primer, it also helps to neutralize the pigments of your eye and make it a nice fleshy-flat colour which makes it great for a smokey eye base. I think I prefer that to UD. I really like my Nars Torrid ("orgasm" for brown skins) - great peachy blush with a hint of sparkle! But I gotta say my current absolute favourites are my Tarte clay blush in Exposed (SO flattering!) and my Buxom matte orange blush in Euphoria (absolutely beautiful!). I've never tried YSL Touche Eclat 'cuz I figured its more for lighter skinned sisters - have you girls tried it? Is it really that good?
	on June 19, 2012 AlexJC 50 said: I have to say, I love my blush and I was using cheapie one, then I went to a stila which is still good and I use it on a regular basis, and then I went to a NARS and omg.... BEST. Love it so much. I'm still not a big MAC user though and I think I definitely need to start using more of their products. They are on my to do list!
	on June 19, 2012 midnightsun2288 6,053 said: I want to try the NARS blush, because so many peoplelove it and I never usually use blush. I also want to try the Clarins beauty flash balm because I have yet to find a great moisturizer for my skin. If I would add a product it would be my Revlon liquid eyeliner pen. I swear by that thing. It makes liquid eyeliner application easy as cake.
	on June 19, 2012 fredamans 12,209 said: I haven't tried any of these products, but am a fan of Elizabeth Arden products.