Beauty Review's Most Popular Articles EVER!

by BR Kellie

My first day working at BRHQ must've been an uncomfortable one for the BR Crew. Here they were thinking they'd be working with a nice, normal human being, instead they got an overexcitable pixie who kept giggling randomly (hence the BR nickname 'Head Pixie'. Well, that and I'm short as). What they didn't know was that I was genuinely amazed that I was being paid to write about one of my favourite things in the world - beauty. Hence all the giggling. Skincare, makeup, hair trends. I love it all, and over the years I've had the privilege of writing hundreds of articles, as well as reading the wonderful work of BR Nat, BR Tabby and BR Amelia, not to mention the comments made by our wonderful members underneath the articles we've written.

While I'm inspired by all things beauty, it's always a treat to find out what articles inspire YOU! So which, according to the analytics, have been the ten most popular over the past decade? Check these out...

10.  Get Long Lashes Now! The Top Three Lash Serums In New Zealand

Unsurprisingly, being a review site and all, people love coming to Beauty Review for the best beauty recommendations. One of the most popular being lash serums. What were the top three? You'll have to hit the link to find out!

9.  10 Clients Hairdressers Hate

What kind of hairdressing client are you? Hopefully none of the ones mentioned in this article. From those who expect miracles and mindreading to those who think just because they have all the time in the world their stylist does too, we got the tea... and it was HOT!

8.  You WON'T Believe What Some People Do During Brazilians

Looking for a cringe-worthy read? This article from our Salon Series will leave you feeling more awkward than baring all in order to get a brazilian ever would. From making sure you go to the loo before hitting the therapist's table, to the importance of basic hygiene, a beauty therapist revealed ALL in this article.

7. The Ten Top Rated Body Lotions In New Zealand

Looking for a body lotion that'll leave you feel silky smooth and hydrated? This list has been people's go-to! (Want a more updated list? Check out our dedicated body lotion category here.)

6. Does The Remington At Home IPL Machine Really Work?

Ever considered buying an at-home IPL machine? This article, as part of a series from BR Nat, will have you seriously considering rushing out and making that purchase! 

5. The Ten Best Foundations In New Zealand

Would you still buy the same foundation today that you loved in 2016? That's the question I found myself asking while looking at this list of Beauty Review's best rated and reviewed products from back in the day. My answer? Nope. My skin's needs have definitely changed, and so has my fave foundation. Have yours? (You can check out the current Top Rated foundations here.)

4. The Ten Best Serums In New Zealand

Not a day goes by that I don't slap a serum on my skin. But what are some of our most beloved? What will give our skin the best boost? In this article we looked at the top ten from back then. How does it compare to the top ten now? You can find out here.

3. Remembering Your First... Unforgettable Beauty Rituals

From dousing your hair in Sun In to getting your first massage, we looked at the first beauty rituals that shaped our lives as we took our first steps on our beauty loving journey in this much-read article.

2. The Ten Top Rated Mascaras In New Zealand

Not a day goes by that I don't apply mascara. Without it I feel like Mr Magoo minus his spectacles. Turns out I'm not the only person who feels this way, with people regularly checking out this article in order to find out which mascara is the best buy. While the mascara that took the number one spot in 2017 still holds its Top Rated title, the top ten list has changed and you can find the new faves here.

1. Things I Wish I Knew Before I Had An Undercut

Beauty Review's beauty editors have often gone out of their way to try something new in the name of an article, but none more so than BR Nat, who decided to go for an undercut, and to this day will talk about the process of growing it out. Spoiler alert: She hated growing it out. 

So, did any of your favourite Beauty Review articles make the top ten? And are there any topics you'd love for us to take a deep dive into and write about? Oh, and to celebrate our tenth birthday month, any comment left on an article until the end of birthday month will see 20 points added to your account to help towards a Beauty Vault shopping spree, so get chatting below!