11 Of The Best Beauty Products That Launched In 2019

Whenever the ‘skin first, makeup second’ brand reveals something new, everybody takes note. Glossier introduced Futuredew in October as a oil-in-serum formula, meant to be the last step in your skincare routine right before makeup. It’s basically glass skin in a bottle, perfect for that dewy, glowy complexion that we’ve all come to know and love.

In terms of beauty buzz, Fenty might have Glossier beat. Rihanna’s no stranger to changing the game (hello, did you see the Savage x Fenty show?) and Fenty Beauty’s brow pencil made a splash this year for all the right reasons. On one end is the super-fine-tipped retractable pencil (smudge- and waterproof) that we’ve all come to expect, and on the other, a small paddle-shaped brush, not a spoolie, to brush through the brows. The result, a smooth, even and fluffy brow. And we can’t forget about the shade inclusivity either—14 in all, including (wait for it) not one, not two, but four shades for redheads.

From the same line that brought you the award-winning Advanced Night Repair Serum (seriously, it’s won over 150 awards), the Intense Reset Concentrate is a hydrating treatment made to soothe stressed skin. The formula is meant to be used in conjunction with the original serum and leaves the complexion feeling velvety smooth for when you’re looking for an extra boost of care. (cough, Canadian winters?)

Pimples aren’t cute but these stickers most definitely are! Founded by beauty writer Julie Schott, Starface is on a mission to make skincare—and yes, even acne—fun. The brand’s star product are the Pimple Stickers are hydrocolloid pimple protectors to protect blemishes from bacteria and accelerate healing.

Consider this one of the most hyped foundation releases of the year. Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Flawless Foundation racked up over 15,000 pre-orders before the official launch. It’s the brand’s first full-coverage foundation, featuring a velvety matte finish, skincare benefits and pollution protection, as well as an inclusive shade range with 44 shades in cool, neutral and warm tones to suit every complexion.

Aveeno’s built its reputation on oatmeal—known for soothing and nourishing the skin—and as it turns out, oat is just as good for your hair as it is for your body. The Oat Milk Shampoo and Conditioner was introduced earlier this year which naturally, has oats as the first ingredient and is infused with almond milk to keep the scalp happy and strands healthy. Plus, the entire collection is paraben, sulfates and dye-free, because after all, it’s 2019 and clean beauty is what it’s all about.

Science meets skincare in the best way with this Dermalogica serum. Its dual-phase formula mixes biomimetic peptide technology with active botanicals to lift and revive the complexion. In other words, it reinforces the skin’s defensive barrier, while also tightening and hydrating—the perfect anti-aging potion. It’s also vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, and clean (that is, formulated without nasty ingredients), and comes in recyclable packaging.

Retinol had a major moment this year, by which I mean we heard a lot about it all over Instagram. But you can’t deny the benefits—increasing cell turnover, improving collagen production, repairing damage, and diminishing fine lines? The only part about this being too good to be true is that retinol isn’t so friendly to sensitive-skinned folks. That’s where the Glow Recipe Avocado Sleeping Mask come in. Formulated with the addition of skin-soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and chamomile, as well as revitalizing ingredients like matcha and ginger, this mask is a sure way to wake up to better skin.

This one comes from Susanne Langmuir, who you might know from founding Bite Beauty. Now she’s started her own beauty incubator, SL&Co. and through it, An-hydra Skincare. The star product? The Powder of Youth No. 1, which a unique water-activated powder that can act as a cleanser, treatment and mask in one. It’s also waterless for a reason — to reduce the carbon footprint. Plus, the bottles are not only recyclable, but refillable as well. Good for the planet, even better for your skin.

This year saw an influx of celebrities releasing their own makeup lines (seriously, it was non-stop) but if anyone was going to pique my interest, it was Lady Gaga with the launch of Haus Laboratories. Mother Monster is known for her bold eyeliner and the Eye Armour Kit offers a surprising twist: wingtip stickers! Meant to be used along with the Liquid Eye-lie-ner, the kit is an easy way to cheating the perfect cat-eye look—like falsies for your eyeliner.

Regardless of what makeup look you’re creating, you need to have a great arsenal of brushes. The Makeup by Mario x Sephora brush collection doesn’t launch until December 26 but the three collections need to be on your radar. This is Mario’s first collab for brushes so you know it’s going to be good!