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19 Beauty Products You Need To Buy If You Are Visiting The US

Our list of the must-haves you still can't get your hands on in the UK.

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It's 2018 and we still don't have a Sephora in the UK, but at least we can finally get our hands on brands like Glossier, Kat Von D, Make Up Forever and Marc Jacobs. But what about all the other American beauty products that we still can't get over here? We want Milk Makeup too don't you know. There's only one thing for it... It's time to book that plane ticket. Dramatic I know, but just think of the brand spanking new makeup bag you'll come back with.

To save you some time I have made a list of my must-have beauty products for anyone visiting the US. Oh and if your budget just won't stretch to a plane ticket, you can always suck it up and pay that Sephora shipping fee, or over the odds on Amazon...

1

Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer, $14.95​ (£11)

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Physicians Formula

This matte bronzer is enriched with Murumuru butter which gives it the perfect creamy texture, despite being a powder product. Designed as a powder/cream bronzer hybrid, it melts into the skin giving you a sun-kissed glow that is always natural, never orange. Plus, did I mention it smells like coconuts?

Buy now Amazon.co.uk

2

Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist, $48​ (£37)

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Tatcha

The only way I can describe this Tatcha spray is like someone kidnapped Jennifer Lopez, stole her glow, bottled it and put it on sale in Sephora. Honestly a couple of mists over your makeup and your face will radiate luminosity like nothing else. I stock pile this whenever I'm in the states and I've raved about it so much I now have to buy additional supplies for my friends.

Buy now Sephora.com

3

MILK Makeup Cooling Water, $24 (£18)

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Milk

MILK is like Glossier's cool younger sister and you know how cool Glossier are. This cooling water gel stick can be used on bare skin or under makeup to instantly cool, de-puff and restore glow to the skin. Plus, the cooling effect will make it your new BFF during the hot summer months.

Buy now Sephora.com

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4

Wet n Wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder, $4.99​ (£4)

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Wet n Wild

I won't lie, it can be difficult to find a decent highlighter for under a tenner that's not packed with a load of chunky glitter. But this Wet n Wild highlight costs less than £5 and even got Jeffree Star's seal of approval. The pearlised pigments leave your cheekbones blinding (I managed to track one down in CVS) and more importantly smooth.

Buy now Amazon.co.uk

5

Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation, $67​ (£50)

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Koh Gen Do

Koh Gen Do was founded by Japanese actress Ai Saotome who was inspired to create her own line of foundations after finding the heavy makeup used on film sets left her skin feeling stressed and looking dull. Her foundations now have a cult following with Liv Tyler being a big fan.

Buy now Sephora.com

6

It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product, $18​ (£14)

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It's a 10

If you've ever got a hairbrush stuck in your hair trying to get out those tangles at the back of your neck, you need this leave-in conditioner in your life. It detangles, minimises frizz and helps seal split ends...what more could you want?

Buy now Amazon.co.uk

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7

Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask $26​ (£20)

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Bite Beauty

This lip balm can heal even the most chapped of lips over night. If you're lips are feeling a little on the dry side, put this on before bed and I promise that you will wake up the next morning with skin so smooth a baby would be jealous. Plus it actually tastes of sugar, so that's always a dream and you can buy tinted versions for the day.

Buy now Sephora.com

8

Clé de Peau Beauté Concealer, $70​, (£53)

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Clé de Peau

There is one reason and one reason only that this concealer made my list and that's because it's Kim Kardashian's favourite. Admittedly an investment at $70 but seeing as I've had my Rimmel stick concealer for 10 years, I'm sure I'll get my moneys worth...

9

Josie Maran Vibrancy Argan Oil Foundation Fluid, $45​ £34

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Josie Maran

This medium to full coverage foundation got onto my radar after Sam Chapman from Pixiwoo raved about it. Promising to hydrate and smooth with its argan oil packed formula, I might just need to bathe in this.

Buy now Amazon.co.uk

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10

Belif The True Cream Moisturising Bomb, $38 (£29)

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Belif

Belif is an affordable Korean skincare brand that has been creating quite the hype since it launched in Sephora. Their lightweight True Cream Moisturising Bomb is their hero product due to it's intense hydrating, soothing and softening formula.

Buy now Sephora.com

11

Boscia Detoxifying Black Cleanser $30 (£23)

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Boscia

This black cleanser contains activated charcoal to get rid of all the dirt, oil and impurities you don't want on your face. As well as charcoal it also contains artichoke leaf which minimises the appearance of pores, vitamin c to improve skin brightness and glycolic acid to exfoliate.

Buy now Sephora.com

12

Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer, $24 (£18)

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Milk

Milk are known for their handy, portable stick products and their matte bronzer is no exception. The stick format makes it really easy to swipe over your face for a quick sun-kissed hit and their 'melt technology' means it glides with minimal effort or make-up disruption.

Buy now Sephora.com

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13

Stellar Face Sculptor Contour Highlighting Palette, $37 (£28)

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Stellar

Stellar make-up was founded by television personality Monika Deol who felt that medium skin tones were often overlooked by makeup brands. Her highlight and contour palette contains everything you need to add dimension, glow and colour to your face.

Buy now Sephora.com

14

Lancome Absolue Powder, $60, £45

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Lancome

Youtuber Jaclyn Hill caused hysteria around this luminous finish setting powder when she raved about it on her channel: 'Every single time I apply this powder I'm so thankful Lancome created this in the first place'. Lancome please make this available in the UK!

Buy now Nordstrom

15

Epicuren Kukui Coconut After Bath Moisturiser, $68.50 (£52)

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Epicuren

Kim Kardashian gave her seal of endorsement to this body lotion after she revealed it's one of her all time favourite beauty products and helps with her psoriasis. Described by the brand as 'a luxurious finale' I just wish it was available over here.

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16

Physicians Formula Butter Highlighter $10.95 (£8)

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Physicians Formula

Because their Butter Bronzer proved to be such a smash hit, Physicians Formula expanded their Butter line to include highlighters and blushers. With the same cream to powder formula that melts into the skin, I'd say this highlighter was worth the air fare.

Buy now Amazon.co.uk

17

Wet n Wild Photofocus Foundation, $5.99 (£5)

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Wet n Wild

This $5.99 drugstore foundation went viral after Jeffree Star tested and compared it to a $125 Clé de Peu foundation. Hailing Wet n Wild the winner, Jeffree said it left his skin looking flawless even after 8 hours wear.

Buy now Amazon.co.uk

18

Lawless Soft Matte Liquid Lipstick $25 (£19)

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Lawless

If you're into your 'clean beauty' Lawless is a brand that will make you book that plane ticket right now. Founder Annie Lawless is committed to using ingredients that don't harm your skin, your health, the earth or animals.

Buy now Sephora.com

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19

Sephora Pro Warm Eyeshadow Palette, $68 (£51)

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Sephora

The Internet went nuts for these Sephora Pro eyeshadow palettes when they were released and while I can appreciate the brightly coloured version, I just know that these warm tones are what my heart really wants.

Buy now Sephora.com

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