Monthly Favorites: January 2026 Edition!

[AlexBT]

Monthly Faves: January 2026 Edition

At this point I suppose it’s too late to say “happy new year,” but I hope 2026 is treating you well so far, Community! I’m having a bit of a “new year, same me” situation, at least in terms of my beauty routine: still can’t stop buying lip balm, collecting blushes in every shade of the rainbow, and really putting to the test how long I can go without washing my hair. 🙈 I’m curious to hear if any of you have any beauty-related resolutions – I could use some inspo!

In the meantime, here are the products that have gotten the most mileage this year (so far, ha!):

• #KERASTASE – Fresh Affair Fine Fragrance & Oil-Absorbing Dry Shampoo
• PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E Milk Tea 
• Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum for Brightening and Discoloration 1 oz 
• Summer Fridays Blush Butter Balm Hydrating Cream Blush with Peptides Pink Sunset - warm peachy pink 
• tarte go with the faux freckle stamp 

Time to hear from you, Community! Use the reply button below to share your own favorite products for November. Be sure to tag any products you mention with the “#” symbol (hair, makeup, fragrance, wellness, skincare, etc.)!

[SportyGirly125]

@sissyboi72 @Love this look and your hat to go with it. 

[leslee1206]

@sissyboi72 I love that lip gloss; didn't know they had that pinky lilac color, really pretty. 

[SportyGirly125]

@leslee1206 I have and love that MUFE lilac shade and it’s so pretty alone or as a lip topper. 

[sissyboi72]

Yes @SportyGirly125 to me this gloss is the best out right now i can't believe more people aren't talking about it. I've tried alot of glosses not as many as you . What do you think would be better.  I was thinking of try PATRICK TA Silky Lip Crème . I found one that is kinda pink and I think it's got shimmer in it . Im also curious about Gisou Honey Infused Hydrating Lip Oil . I don't know to me nothing can beat MUFE right now for lip gloss.  It makes my lips look fuller to( plump).

[SportyGirly125]

@sissyboi72 I owned PATRICK TA Silky Lip Crème Seductive and I didn’t like it that much because it was matte. His PATRICK TA Major Glow Lip Shine are amazing with the shimmers in it. I have tried Gisou Honey Infused Hydrating Lip Oil Watermelon Sugar and it looks amazing on but it didn’t really keep my lips hydrated. 

[sissyboi72]

Hi @leslee1206 !!! Yeah this color is the best.  Normally all I go for is pink ( nothing better than a nice set of glossy pink lips) this was the one of the few times I went with something different.  I think it's like a Fuscia  with tons of shimmer.  Just beautiful.  Its mandatory now in The Pinkies ( my makeup gang) that you have a stick of Makeup Forever Super Boost Lipgloss ( Festival Lilac) on you at all times or your makeup bag is stripped from you and you have to put together a new makeup bag( it horrible I've seen it happen). Makeup gangster stuff. You wouldn't understand.  Anyways I highly recommend this gloss ( check out my review). True story. 

[BrushWithFate]

Nice monthly faves for 2026 here are some of mine

[AlexBT]

@BrushWithFate Love these favorites! I have so many Fenty Gloss Bombs (heat! ice! original!) but I have yet to try any of the oils! How do they compare to the other formulas (if you've tried them!)?

[BrushWithFate]

Sorry I have been busy, yes I have tried the fenty beauty lip oils, they are great!!

[BrushWithFate]

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[mishanyc]

I've been into shopping my stash and rediscovered the ILIA The Ethereal Baked Face Palette - Long-Wear Bronzer, Highlighter & Blush Medium .  I forced myself to rotate it out to give another palette some love.  For Christmas, my husband gave me the Shark Flexstyle.  I purchased the Shark Beauty FlexStyle™ Hair Blow Dryer Diffuser Attachment and have been enjoying the results and simplicity of wearing my natural waves and curls.

[BrushWithFate]

Natural waves, Love that for you, I have been trying to get some waves too, any hair products I should try??

[AlexBT]

@mishanyc Ooo nice, what a lovely present! I love a good multi-use hair tool that can do it all, especially enhancing your natural curls/texture too. Do you feel like your Shark styles have good hold/staying power?

[greeneyedgirl107]

Not sure if I have mentioned this, but a couple beauty influencers persuaded me to try a conditioner following my hair mask, and I've been enjoying it.  Using Redken All Soft Conditioner.   Tip: store it upside down.

[AlexBT]

@greeneyedgirl107 Oh interesting, this tip has not hit my social media algorithm yet, so thanks for passing it along! I'll have to try it.

[SportyGirly125]

My favorites for the month are 

NATASHA DENONA Hy-Gloss Tinted Lip Gloss Balm I have Cleo and lush lila

Rabanne Fame in Love Parfum Elixir with Strawberry 1.7 oz/50 ml elixir spray 

MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Waterproof Color Cream Eyeshadow & Eyeliner 07 Beetle Chrome 

PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E I have the shade except the clear one 

DIOR Lip Glow Oil Hydrating High-Shine Gloss 081 Latte 

NEST New York Watermelon Peony Perfume Oil Rollerball 0.2 OZ/6 ML 

Armani Beauty Mini Luminous Silk Natural Glow Blurring Liquid Foundation with 24HR Wear 

[AlexBT]

@SportyGirly125 Great faves! Ahhh I think I may need to pick up that MUFE chrome shadow! It's so cool!

What's your fave of the Patrick Ta balms? I think I might have to get Cookie Butter also......

[SportyGirly125]

@AlexBT @Cookie butter is a top seller at my store. I really like milk tea. 

[CorgiMommy]

I fell in love with Glossier Nourishing Daily Oil Wash Sandstone as it is not oily at all, but  silky smooth and gentle on my skin.  

[AlexBT]

@CorgiMommy I just started using that earlier this week too! I have Glossier Nourishing Daily Oil Wash Orange Blossom Neroli. I was skeptical of the oiliness, but I agree -- it's really nice. 

[CorgiMommy]

@AlexBT on my list to try