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Looking back, 2016 was a big year for innovations in beauty. Though trends come and go, only a few stand the test of time and become bona fide beauty staples. While it remains to be seen whether these trends were a fleeting fad or will continue on into the new year, we can say for certain that there were a few key products which made a huge wave in the beauty community this year. From multicoloured highlighters to liquid lipsticks, here are the most buzzed about beauty products of 2016.
Rainbow Highlighter, $6: Highlighter took over 2016 in a big way but nothing made a bigger splash than rainbow highlighter. In April, social media went crazy over photos of beauty influencers rocking multi-coloured cheeks. The original highlighter that caused the sensation was created by etsy user Bitterlacebeauty, but due to high demand, the product has been out of stock for months. Not to worry, however, because several other companies, including Wet Wild, have followed suit in creating their very own rainbow highlighters.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick, $26: Though it officially kicked off in 2015, the liquid lipstick craze became a hit this year. Makeup brands everywhere took it upon themselves to cash in on the action, but no one did it bigger than Anastasia Beverly Hills. Anastasia Beverly Hills’ line of liquid lipsticks came in 28 different shades, from soft pinks to punchy darker hues.