The Best of Beauty 2020
Hello loves! I like to end each year by recapping my favorite products from that year. Even though 2020 was a wild ride, I still discovered new beauty products that I’m obsessed with, and continued to fall in love with products that I discovered at the end of last year (you can read my best of 2019 beauty HERE). Keep on reading to see what products I absolutely adored this year, and stay tuned for my best of 2020 fashion and lifestyle posts.
Hair
I purchased this per y’all’s recommendations on Instagram and it did not disappoint! This is a super saturated purple shampoo that is only $13. This product definitely helps to keep my blonde bright. I use it every other time I wash my hair to prevent my highlights from getting brassy. If you are blonde and in the market for a new purple shampoo I cannot recommend this enough.
Olaplex Shampoo and Conditioner
When I am not using my purple shampoo, this is what I use. I have been using this duo since February 2020 and at first I didn’t know if it was worth it, but then I went and got my hair done in the salon and my stylist and colorist both commented on how healthy my hair was so I continued to use it. I love that it conditions my hair without leaving my roots greasy and it’s formulated with clean ingredients so it’s color safe. I have recently started to use the Hair Perfector Treatment as well, but since I have only used it a few times it’s not a favorite yet, but I will continue to update you on how I like it.
Hairatage Ahead of the Curl Cream
This has been my go-to curl cream this year when I let my hair dry naturally. I love it because it’s free of sulfates so it’s color safe, and it holds a curl without leaving the hair crunchy. It’s also only $7 - the best curly hair product I’ve ever tried in that price range.
Curlsmith Ultimate Lengths 30 Day Therapy
This year my little bald spots that are evident when my hair is pulled up into a ponytail really started to bother me, so I decided to start taking these vitamins and they have made a HUGE difference. I am about to finish up my third month and the new hair growth I have around my face is significant. These vitamins are formulated with keratin, collagen, biotin, and more and promote healthier and thicker hair. The brand recommends that you take them for at least 3 months, but I started noticing improvements after just 2 months. I am going to continue to take these in the new year since I have been so happy with the results.
Skincare
I believe I first tried this product at the end of 2019, but ti truly became a staple in my skincare/makeup routine in 2020. I’ve talked about this product a million times on my Instagram, but it seriously makes it look like you have a blurred filter on your face. I like wearing it under makeup, or on its own with the Tula eye balm when I want a fresh face look. Make sure to use code THECHANCHIC at checkout to receive 15% off your Tula purchase.
Out fo the 3 eye balms Tula sells, this is my favorite. It’s formulated with rose hip oil and has the slightest pink tint. I like to use this on my no makeup days to brighten my under eye area. It also leaves a cooling sensation, which is super refreshing.
I first started using this regularly at the very end of 2019, and have continued to use it every night this year. During my first NYC winter I struggled with dry patches more than I ever had living in Texas. I began using this at nighttime and haven’t stopped even when the weather warmed up. It’s not too thick for my combo/oily skin, but it is such a hydrating moisturizer. If you have dry skin you can definitely use this cream twice a day and it will not be too thick or pore clogging.
Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum
2020 was the first time I ever tried Versed Skincare, and it’s now a staple in my routine. You can read my full post about Versed HERE. This is a great serum for acne prone skin. The ingredients in this serum target acne, excess oil, and inflammation. I think this serum has done a great job at keeping my acne at bay and recommend if you’re struggling with problematic skin.
Lancer Skincare Clarifying Detox Mask
I discovered this mask back in the spring and it’s been my go-to mask ever since. Sulfur is the ingredient that my skin reacts best to in terms of treating and preventing acne (I have a full blog post about my favorite sulfur based skincare products HERE). This mask is also formulated with green tea, which is great at combatting redness, something that is frequently associated with acne. I try to use this at least once a week and when I’m using it consistently I can definitely see a positive difference in my acne.
Makeup
My number 1 makeup discovery of the year! This mascara provides the perfect combination of volume and length and doesn’t flake or smudge throughout the day. It’s also vegan and cruelty free and is easy to remove (I hate when mascara will not come off at the end of the day). PSA - purchase it from the pink link above because you will get two tubes for $29 (one tube retails for $23).
Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
Even though I haven’t been wearing foundation that much this year, I made the switch to this one after getting a sample of it with an online Sephora order. This foundation is oil free (a non-negotiable for me) and has a natural matte finish. Yes it is expensive for a foundation, but my skin looks stunning when I wear this; it’s definitely worth the price tag.
This is the first liquid blush I’ve ever tried and it’s amazing. It’s extremely pigmented and dries down to the most beautiful natural finish. A little goes a long way with this product so this is going to last me forever. I have the color bliss which is a stunning pink shade, but I would love to try other shades in the future.
What was your favorite beauty discovery of 2020? I would love to hear!
Slap on some lipstick and smile
Channing