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The Crew Reviews: Best of 2018 Tools & More!

6 January, 2019 - 02:03pm by - Head Pixie | 136 Comments

Compiled by BR Kellie

I have never really understood people's affection for tools. Hammers, screwdrivers, those electrical ones that make holes in wood so you can put metal stuff in them. (Yep, I'll well versed in tool talk....). Beauty tools however? Different story. A good beauty tool can make all the difference between a good hair day and hiding under a hat. Between flawless foundation and a streaky mess. So what did we discover this year that have become intrinsic elements of our beauty tool belt? Check these hardworkers out...

BR Merilyn

VS Sassoon Digital Sensor Hair Dryer

After reading your reviews for the VS Sassoon Digital Sensor Hair Dryer I raced right out and bought it, and I have not had one single iota of regret. This hair tool is THE BEST DRYER I've used in all my years on this planet. It's everything the reviews said it would be - lightweight, fast, kind to your hair. THE BEST. Make it your 2019 mission to get yourself one.

BR Natalie 

Honey Babe Barrier Créme

My favourite misc product of 2018 was a tough one to choose.  But I've settled on the Honey Babe Barrier Cream. I'm notoriously fussy about what I use on the boys so when baby skincare landed in the office I was hmming and ahhing about whether or not I wanted to try it.  After reading up on the purity of the ingredients I began using the Honey Babe Barrier Cream on Billy's nappy area - rash be gone!  Chafe marks be gone!  
After about 2 weeks I noticed my old lady hands were in the best condition they'd been in for a long time.  And after a few days I twigged - it was the Honey Babe!  It's now my go-to hand cream and foot cream and I can't shout it loudly enough - it is an incredible cream for hands, feet and bums!

BR Kellie

Remington Proluxe Salon Straightener

If you've read this article you know what my MVP is for the year. Remington Proluxe Salon Straightener, come on down!! Unlike my GHDs, which were used a handful of times and then set aside only to be used in times of hope and desperation only to disappoint time and time again, my lovely Remmies have been pulled out a good three or more times A WEEK. They've consistently taken my curly/frizzy hair and smoothed it to perfection in no time at all. I'm tempted to buy a second pair lest anything happen to my first. So. Much. LOVE.

BR Tabatha

Glam by Manicare Buffing Foundation Brush

The Glam by Manicare Buffing Foundation Brush has saved me a fortune in wasted money. It has taken my most unblendable, difficult to work with foundations and wrangled them into submission. And we're not talking about cheap as chips foundations either, we're talking high-end. It beats and buffs them into a seamless finish, all the while giving me sensational-looking skin. It also works with great foundations too - but it's the ones I'd all but given up on that I'm stoked to revive, to use, to enjoy. Also, it's a super pretty brush that's so soft that it makes you feel like angels are kissing your skin while you use it - and who doesn't adore that!?

BR Amelia

Garnier Fructis Smoothing Macadamia Hair Food

My favourite 'other' product of the year is Garnier Macadamia Hair Food.  It smells amazing.  I'm not surprised there's a 'do not eat' warning on the tub!  I use it once a week as a treatment for my hair - and by treatment I mean I leave it on for a couple of minutes in the shower because I'm lazy.  And time poor.  But this is all it takes for smooth, frizz-free, manageable hair! You'll find it in your local supermarket and if you keep your eye out, it comes on special for around $8!

There you have it! The beauty products that got the seal of approval, the big tick, a whole lotta love from the Beauty Review Beauty Crew. Are any of our faves on your list? Have we missed something the world needs to know about? Chat away!


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Kimmy21
21st November, 2021

Dyson airwrap so need I say more
briarmills
17th August, 2019

My good old Remington hair straightener takes the win as it does every year!
MrsO
14th August, 2019

My remington wet and dry straightener is pretty cool, or should I say hot (haha).
NarniaRabbitryNZ
13th August, 2019

My new discovery (new to me haha) and now 'unable to go without' tool, is my beauty blender. Just $4 from Kmart and has completely changed how my makeup looks!
zadonkzs
9th August, 2019

Garnier Fructis Smoothing Macadamia Hair Food l use it all the time when out on the farm to tame and protect my hair , l actually use it as a leave in conditioner, just put a small amount on my hands and rub in to my hair, and a conditioner as well it goes such a long way and good value for money too !
gchudson1993
6th August, 2019

The coconut oil for your hair from Kmart. Just a generic Kmart brand from what I remember. $3 a bottle and it lasts quite a while. Helps to tame the frizz and leaves my hair feeling smooth.
MissQT
20th February, 2019

I know it’s old but I love love love my VS 3Q hair dryer. Is super powerful and doesn’t dry my hair out too much. It doesn’t take long to dry my thick long hair. It’s definitely worth the investment
MissQT
20th February, 2019

I know it’s old but I love love love my VS 3Q hair dryer. Is super powerful and doesn’t dry my hair out too much. It doesn’t take long to dry my thick long hair. It’s definitely worth the investment
siana13
11th February, 2019

Shiseido eye lash curler!!! It is really good quality at a decent price.
atawhairangi93
8th February, 2019

Remington Proluxe Salon Straightener tried and it helped with my thick hair
Tigs
2nd February, 2019

Hi there, my favourite tool would be the remington straightener as I've always found them very easy and safe to use and with hair prone to frizzy and dryness.
Emily-jane
2nd February, 2019

The banana Garnier hair food would have to be my favorite hair product from last year.
handyandy
31st January, 2019

Anything with manuka honey, like Honey Babe Barrier Créme, is lovely on the skin. In summer adults can chafe too, and a little swipe of this works great as both a soother and a preventative measure under the boobs and on the inner thighs.
jturtleton
28th January, 2019

Kevin Murphy young again treatment oil makes my hair feel super healthy. I only use it in mid lengths - end. My hair is fairly fine yet coarse and this helps any flyaways that my hair tends to get. I love it. A bit pricy at $70 but a 100ml lasts me a good six months as you don’t need to use a lot of it.
DianaN
28th January, 2019

I love the Garnier Hair Foods!

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