Metro Beauty Awards 2021: Holy Grail
Find out this year's list of most sought-after beauty products!
Beauty junkies, rejoice! It's that time of the year when we at METRO celebrate all things beauty and bring you some of the best we've ever tried. The 2021 Metro Beauty Awards aims to highlight the power of beauty to help bring a much-needed boost despite trying times.
Truly, there's nothing like spending a little more time on your skincare routine in the morning and at night, or finally receiving that much-awaited new fragrance in the mail after ordering online, or swiping on a bold shade of red lipstick to brighten up one's day. These seemingly little acts of self-care, when added up, make up for a lot. As the year soon comes to a close, let's celebrate all there is to be grateful for, and acknowledge the empowering effect of beauty!
In this edition of Metro Beauty Awards, we're highlighting the Holy Grail beauty items—those that have been tried and tested through the years, and have continuously proven to be worth every penny. They are sought after, sometimes getting sold out, and some even travel far and wide to get them. They're constantly in prime spots in display counters at beauty boutiques for their undeniable fanbase, too. We admit, when we shop for these, we often grab an extra piece or two, just in case it runs out. Swipe through the gallery below to find out this year's winners:
Holy Grail
Holy Grail
Oxecure Acne Clear Potion
Looking for a pocket-friendly way to battle it out with unwanted zits? Oxecure comes to our rescue with this bestselling potion—the Acne Clear Potion that is able to dry out, lessen size, and lighten appearance of pesky breakouts over night! Having one handy in your kit is a good idea.
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Hada Labo Hydrating Lotion
This well-loved Japanese skincare find is often treated as a toner, as it is used right after cleansing. It has a unique consistency, thinner than a lotion, but acts as a deep hydration product to help prepare your skin for the next steps of your routine.
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Cure Natural Aqua Gel
We're absolutely obsessed with this skincare staple, another Japanese find! It's dubbed the no. 1 exfoliator in Japan, with one bottle sold every 4.5 seconds! We can attest to the fact that it is able to exfoliate skin so well, without being harsh in any way. It uses Activated Hydrogen Water to gently remove dead skin cells, dirt, grime, and other impurities. A total must-have in every discerning beauty gal's kit.
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Maybelline Hyper Curl Mascara
Nothing beats Maybelline's mascaras, especially this multi-awarded, sought-after Hyper Curl mascara. It has 36 hours long-wear ability, and keeps lashes curled for the entire day! And of course, no award-winning mascara allows melting and smudging! Truly an affordable way to open up your eyes!
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Baby Foot Peel
Ever heard of a chemical peel... for your feet? This bestselling product has garnered rave reviews all over the world for its ability to give you baby-like feet after one use! You simply wear the customized "booties" for an hour, allow the formula to work its magic, and allow for mild peeling to happen within two weeks. The result is skin that's smooth as a baby's, no tricks included.
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Happy Skin Rescue Me Sun Gel Primer
A sun protection product and a primer in one? You got that right. This bestselling pick from Happy Skin doesn't just prime your skin for makeup, it protects from blue light from gadgets that proves to be harmful to our skin too. We love that it comes in a gel formula that's lightweight and easily absorbed, and is infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid and ceramide for healthy, nourished, protected skin. The cute packaging is just a bonus!
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Benefit Hoola Bronzer
How can one's makeup kit ever go without this iconic bronzer? Benefit prides itself in the Hoola Bronzer, a perfect shade for making skin look sun-kissed with just a few applications. We also like using it as a contour powder as it has that just-right shade and finish that looks natural in person and on-screen.
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K-Palette 1Day Tattoo Lasting 2Way Eyebrow Liner 24HR
Eyebrows are important business. K-Palette knows this, and created this brow product that's 2-in-1, allowing you to create multi-dimensional brows, not flat or fake-looking brows. It's a pen and a powder in one, helping the sparsest-looking brows look fuller.
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Benefit Precisely, My Brow Pencil
Benefit's brow line has expanded into so many different product and tools, it's hard to think you won't find your brow match. But while every pick serves a purpose, we're still obsessed with this pencil, which creates real-looking brow strands. Even if you have thick brows already, it is able to create strokes that perfect the brow further.
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Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Florale
We're not always big fans of oil products, as we live in a tropical country, but this bestseller from French brand Nuxe has convinced us a long time ago that dry body oils are a must. It's multi-use, catering to hair, face, body care, and has an irresistible scent that will make you want to slather it on day and night.
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NARS Blush in Orgasm
How can a Holy Grail list be complete without NARS' cult favorite, always-awarded Orgasm powder blush? Its peachy pink with golden shimmer finish is flattering for a wide range of skin tones, and is so well-loved that an entire line was devoted around the shade. It now features lip, eye, and other cheek products to complete the flattering NARS Orgasm look!
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Guerlain Abeille Royale Advanced Youth Watery Oil
This skincare pick belongs to some of the most discerning beauty kits all over the world, and is well-loved for its unique formula that utilizes the powers of Ouessant Blackbee Honey that is rich in polyphenols that contributes to the formula's anti-aging prowess. This 'Youth Watery Oil' is able to replump, smooth, and illuminate at once, and gives exceptional hydration of up to 125% more.
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Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate
This powerhouse anti-aging serum is multi-awarded, and has always been one of the top anti-aging products in the industry. Its formula enables skin to get stronger so it can fight daily damage and common skin aging concerns. Its power lies in reishi mushroom and iris root extracts, both of which promote not just youthful skin, but stronger, more resilient skin that's often subject to daily stressors.
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Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex
No best of beauty list is ever complete without the iconic ANR serum, which has proven to be one of the best beauty inventions of our time. This brown bottle has withstood the test of time, having undergone tons of upgrades, yet still retaining its promise of fighting multiple signs of aging overnight!
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Dior Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm
This iconic lip product from Dior Beauty has proven to be an insider favorite, not just because it's luxury for your lips, but it's also made of 97% plant-origin ingredients that brings out your skin's natural glow. Available in a wide range of shades.
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Tom Ford Eye Color Quad
If there's anything that screams Tom Ford, it's sexy, seductive, statement smoky eyes. What better way to create it for yourself than by using the iconic eye palette that comes in a range of shades and finishes? Whether you're the soft or bold eye type, there's an eye color quad story for you. The palette comes with a mirror and two applicator brushes for ease of use.
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