Health & Beauty

Social Media Star Mikayla Nogueira Swears By These Beauty Products—But Are They Worth It?

December 10, 2024

With over 16 million followers on TikTok, Mikayla Nogueira has become one of the biggest names in the beauty world. Known for her bold makeup looks, product reviews and viral beauty tips, Mikayla has earned the trust of makeup lovers everywhere. When she raves about a product, beauty fans listen—and so do we! That’s why we decided to put some of her favourite makeup picks to the test. Are they worth the hype? Keep reading to find out if these viral products live up to Mikayla’s glowing reviews. —Mursal Rahman

Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum Vitamin C Alternative

The TikTok star is not the only one who’s raved about this serum. This is a much-loved serum among many. It’s made with Patented Vine Sap Viniferine, which is meant to be a vitamin C alternative. We agree that this serum is fantastic. The serum does wonders at brightening dark spots and evening out one’s skin tone. It is definitely with the money. $110, sephora.ca

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops Serum

If you haven’t heard of Glow Recipe’s Niacinamide Dew Drops, you must live under a rock. If you want juicy dewy-looking skin this is the serum to use. It’s a great hydrating product to use before applying your makeup. $47.50, sephora.ca

Tatcha Water Cream Oil-Free Pore Minimizing Refillable Moisturizer

It’s not new information that this moisturizer is loved by many. It’s lightweight and has a pleasant non-overpowering scent. If your skin needs a hydration boost then you can’t go wrong with this product. $97, sephora.ca

NYX Professional Makeup The Face Glue Primer

A new primer from NYX that is meant to keep your makeup on all day.  A little goes a long way and it doesn’t leave a white cast. $14, amazon.ca

NARS Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Medium Coverage Foundation

You can’t go wrong with a NARS foundation. They’ve got a foundation for every skin type and skin concern. The Light Reflection Foundation is their newest complexion product that was well received by the public. It’s got a beautiful natural finish and has a medium buildable coverage. $70, sephora.ca

Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation

If you like a hydrating formula and a glowy finish then you will love Patrick Ta’s new foundation. This isn’t a foundation for those who like full coverage. $81, sephora.ca

NARS Soft Matte Complete Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

Mikayla has used this concealer in countless videos. She likes to use it to conceal blemishes. She applies the product to her blemishes and then lets it sit before blending it in. Since the Soft Matte concealer is a more dry formula it’s perfect for that and makes a great eye primer. $44, sephora.ca

Anastasia Beverly Hills Magic Touch Coverage Concealer

A full-coverage creamy concealer that blends like a dream and helps brighten and conceal. You don’t need to apply a lot to get the job done. $39, sephora.ca

Makeup By Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer

Not only is Mikayla a fan of Makeup by Mario’s Skin Enhancers but it’s a well-loved product by makeup artists. The love for this product is well deserved because it blends seamlessly into the skin and gives a beautiful bronzy glow. $44, sephora.ca

Makeup by Mario Soft Pop Cream Blush Stick

These blush sticks from Makeup by Mario have great colour payoff and add a nice flush of colour to the cheeks. It blends effortlessly onto the skin. $44, sephora.ca

L’Oréal Paris Lumi Le Liquid Blush

Cream blush has been all the rage and this one from L’Oreal has received lot of praise. If you like a sheer buildable blush that gives you a glowy finish, add these to your collection. $14, amazon.ca

Tom Ford Shade And Illuminate Cream Contour Duo

Also a product loved by Hailey Bieber the Tom Ford Shade And Illuminate Cream has a cream to satin formula. It’s pigmented, super creamy, and has a buttery soft texture. $125, sephora.ca

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Matte Bronzer

This bronzer looks super smooth on the skin and blends seamlessly into the skin. It warms up the skin nicely. $78.50, sephora.ca

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Powder

Chanel’s Les Beiges products are always sheer, lightweight, and hydrating. Mikayla uses this product in a bronzer shade. It has a nice satin finish. $78, chanel.com

Benefit Cookie and Tickle Shimmer Finish Powder Highlighters

Benefit’s Cookie highlighter looks stunning on the cheeks. It looks smooth and is buttery soft on the skin. $47, sephora.ca

Givenchy Prisme Libre Illuminating & Color Correcting Loose Powder

Many raved about the Givenchy Loose Powder and how amazing it was until it was reformulated. It’s an extremely fine-milled powder that leaves the skin looking smooth. It has a blur-like effect and looks natural on the skin, at least before it got reformulated. $81, sephora.ca

Huda Beauty Easy Bake Blurring Loose Baking & Setting Powder

We haven’t seen a single bad review of this product—and for good reason! Mikayla, like so many others, is obsessed with Huda Beauty’s loose powder. But there was just one problem: the fragrance. Mikayla wasn’t shy about it, even making a video asking Huda Kattan, the brand’s founder, to ditch the scent. And guess what? Huda listened! Now we have a fragrance-free version of the iconic powder. It has a blur-like finish and is loosely pigmented helping your makeup last all day long. $52, sephora.ca

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder

Mikayla uses the Kosas Cloud Set Baked Powder in the shade Candy. She loves the way it blurs the skin and brightens the under-eye area. This is a lightweight talc-free powder that helps minimize the appearance of pores. $49, sephora.ca

Maybelline Lash Sensational Firework Mascara

Maybelline is known for making good mascara and their newest one did not disappoint. This mascara will help lengthen the lashes and does not clump up. $13, amazon.ca

Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-eyes Volumizing and Curling Mascara

So many have fallen in love with the newest mascara from Charlotte Tilbury.  It comes with a great brush that gives volume and length. $39.50, sephora.ca

Rare Beauty Brow Harmony Flexible Lifting and Laminating Eyebrow Gel

If you want your eyebrows to stay in place all day then you need this Rare Beauty eyebrow gel. It’s clear and doesn’t leave a sticky residue. $23, sephora.ca

Kosas Brow Pop Nano Ultra-Fine Detailing + Feathering Eyebrow Pencil

Create easy hair-like strokes with the ultra-precise tip on the Kosas Brow Pop Nano. $30, sephora.ca

Patrick Ta Major Dimension III Matte Eyeshadow Palette

This is the perfect everyday eyeshadow palette. It comes with ten powder shades and two cream shades.  The shadows are pigmented and long-lasting. $98, sephora.ca

NYX Professional Makeup The Face Glue Setting Spray

Tired of your makeup pulling a disappearing act? Say hello to the NYX Face Glue Setting Spray! Lightweight, non-sticky, and fast-drying, this spray locks in your look so it stays fresh and flawless all day long. Rain, shine, or dance floor—it’s got you covered. $14, amazon.ca

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