BEST MAKEUP OF 2024 // My All Time Favs of the Year!

[@ultraviolettas]

Will you be doing best brushes of this year? 🥺

[@SyifaAdriana]

I enjoyed watching this video so much and your funny reactions 😂❤ Keep it coming and you are so close to 100K!!

[@evelynwilkerson4800]

Great list!!! My real list is ridiculously long. So, here is the abbreviated one: Lisa Eldridge Skin Tint & About Face (the undertones had me from the start. My medium deep complexion has a neutral / olive undertone-a pairing that rarely exists on the market. It’s usually just orange, orange, and more orange. So, these two have been in constant rotation since their launch date.) Waterproof - One Size Natasha Denona’s concealer Dame PMG Under Eye Powder Contour: Dior bronze color and glow in 200 Diorama. This shade offers the perfect, natural contour. Bronzer: Armani Luminous Silk Glowing Bronzing Powder 110 & 120 Huda liquid blush Victoria Beckham eye liner Hourglass Loose powder Hindash Peak Heat highlighter Ok, I went a bit above and beyond what constitutes an abbreviated list 😆 Great post! I always enjoy your carefully curated lists, your humor, skill, and overall knowledge. I absolutely love your channel!!!

[@lr8607]

Mineralscapes: Basic everyday or colorful. Either works. There is nothing like it. Chanel Eclat du Nuit: Basic and wonderful. 2024: The year I discovered Melt Cosmetics, YSL, and, of course, Byredo.

[@cfil7970]

By redo Minerals-capes is the za, za, zoom of my secret weapon palette ,that is my timeless keepsake ! 👁🧳 Truly inspired to light-up my life! 🚨🕯🔆

[@ceecee7879]

Oh, the joy of watching you slobber over that beauty of the pallet 🎉 You look flawless with all your Best ofs on! Happy New Year, fren 🥂

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, Ceecee!! 💫🙆🏽‍♀️

[@debrarichlin723]

I use the Dior sticks and love them for my dry mature skin. I also got the LYS bronzer stick and think they are equal. I would not bother with the Dior if scent is an issue. The LYS is that good!

[@BlingyBea]

It’s been on my list, didn’t know if it would work on dry mature skin.

[@KingKikikoi]

Dior stick didn’t even flare my perioral dermatitis! I love it even on my oily skin. Personally it’s way better than lys stick because lys doesn’t sit as nice compared to Dior. You should bite the bullet! Although I think 4n might be a tad too dark on you and 3n maybe a bit light but I can make 3n work well, it’s a beautiful yellow/neutral and we are usually similar shade ❤

[@aliciaarcher]

Well I can’t resist now! 🤣 I’ll keep you updated 💫

[@beautyisforfun5479]

The formula is nice but, unfortunately their deep color range was really bad. I bought two to try to get my shade but still failed 😞

[@DIYQUEENbyRienna]

The LYS and Dior stick are nothing alike. I think for Alicia’s aesthetic she might not like the DIOR stick. 😅 The LYS can be worn by anyone, the DIOR I think is better for oily skin (but everyone seems to “like” it right now). Also the color range is off

[@Hatincluded]

I struggle with colour matching all DIOR foundations. Yet I can walk into the drugstore and match myself almost always with no issues. Yet no one at DIOR can get it perfect despite trying several DIOR stands. It's crazy.

[@KB0101]

Great picks. For me, Danessa has to expand her shades. I've swatched in store but nothing comes close to matching me. I agree with you that her "neutral" shades lean very warm. You for sure need to hit 100k this year. You deserve that recognition. 🙂 Happy new year.

[@lauriemrsnash]

Oh yes, the Dior foundation stick (as well as the Dior contour stick) is definitely on my fave list!! It is stunning. I completely understand your feelings about fragrance in your foundation, but I don't find the fragrance bothersome, which I was initially a little worried about. The Lisa Eldrige rouge experience lipsticks are amazing! The component is beyond fabulous. I purchased 3 shades - Lisa, Audrey, and Ashes of Roses. The formula is beautiful - kind of like a satin matte - a little creamy, but also comfortable and with lasting power. I am really looking forward to what she will be adding to the line! Thank you for a wonderful year of helpful and fun content. Wishing you an amazing 2025! ❤

[@MsSavvy9]

2024 has been... eye opening, LOL Still, I am so excited for this year's best. ☕️ let's hear it!

[@aliciaarcher]

It has been an adventure for you, absolutely 🥰

[@tracy776]

All the best for 2025

[@chic_brooklyn_beauty]

Hi Fren!!! First and foremost happy new year- I hope 2025 brings you love, happiness, health, and a year filled with blissful moments!! Thank you for all of your hard work in 2024 and all the joy you brought us ❤❤ As for my favorites of the year (given I haven’t tried as much new makeup because I was being very mindful with my purchase but these have been the standouts): Foundation: Dior foundation stick- I’m sorry 😭 it’s just truly that good!! Bronzer: Giorgio Armani luminous silk bronzer (shade 110, phenomenal!!) Blush: Valentino blush in 04, not a new release but new to me, both the shade and texture of this powder blush is remarkable Liquid/cream highlight: it’s a bit of a cheat because it was gifted to me around Xmas of 2023 but I really started using it in 2024- Chanel Baumé essential in Sculpture. But truly the brine essential is such an incredible, sophisticated use it anywhere you choose product. I think that’s where suqqu drew the inspo for their stick highlighter if I’m being honest. Powder Highlight is a toss up between the ND Hygen gel to powder thingy 😂 and the Gucci but I think the Gucci is winning it because I have shade 04 and it’s truly such a unique shade and a beautiful finish. Eyeshadow palette: it has to go to the YSL quad, between the packaging, the textures, and the shades (I have it in 200) it’s truly been my most used this year!! Again not too many because I have been disciplined but these were truly remarkable and I’m excited to use them more 🥰😍

[@elainebines6803]

I bought my mineralscapes at liberty London. Adore your picks!

[@candyce6233]

Have I been watching your Yearly Best Ofs for 7 years now? Dang. Time has flown by for sure

[@luckysportQuick]

My top picks: Coffee palette, Juvia’s Place; Gold palette, Natasha Dennona; Laura Mercier; Translucent Loose Powder; Watermelon Pop Blush Liquid Soft Glow, Cheek and Lip, Huda Beauty; Liquirosso 2 n 1 Matte Liquid Blush & Lip, Valentino.

[@Dinozzzaur]

Mineralscapes, Xenon, Viseart, and my red eyeliner have been all I reach for anymore.

[@quiche0805]

I agree with you about the Prada powder. Ridiculous price, but an exquisite finish. Just WHOA! 🥰

[@aliciaarcher]

I wasn’t ready for it! 😭

[@chincee8691]

Hey you got the Suqqu 105 blush! Love that one.

[@aliciaarcher]

It’s exquisite!!

[@jewelnabq01]

Same. A great everyday, natural looking blush. Unfortunately, now more colors are on my radar. 😟

[@kpops168]

Definitely mineralscapes.! My favourite colour story in any palette ever. And adore the formula and the flat pour. Hate the exterior packaging but best palette I’ve ever bought!

[@OsloTime]

1:57 O0oo! I really want to get these two and use them together! 👌 46:16 Ugh! I love Mineralscapes soo much! It will be mine one day 🙏 😅❤😊😂

[@valerieblanks]

First makeup application of 2025 will be my LYS w/the Danessa skin tint! I haven’t tried this combination, but cannot wait to do so. Happy New Year, Alicia!🎉🎉🎉

[@Dana-712FifthAve]

Happy New Year, girl!!!

[@hannaaasenorway]

Those make-up colours you have on are perfection for you🔥

[@LocMaiden]

Clicked so fast as I do my best mischievous chuckle because I have been waiting for this . . .🖤 . Cheers! 🎆🥂✨️ to 2025 and your 100k milestone 🖤

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, fren!!! Hopefully we’ll hit it this year!

[@thinkbig5438]

Ok, not neccessarily 24, but I found her in 2024: Lisa Eldridge. Her skin tint, Rouge Experience in Medici, her Lip Pencils and the Vega palette. And the balm in Epanoui. That‘s pretty much my everyday. 😂 For more color I go with Viseart. That‘s more color, but still elegant.

[@janelle7778]

I got the Doll Dynasty Hindash highlighter for Christmas and I love it! Can’t put down Liluna either. He’s got the formula on lock for sure. And I’m all for lavishing praise on Byredo! Glad to spend NYE with you. ❤🥳🤗

[@celinabond]

What shades are you in the suku moisture glaze? I heard 11 and ? (I think 😅) I always loooove the cool nudes you choose

[@candyce6233]

I absolutely adore the light smell of the Dior Stick. It is definitely my all time favorite product of the year for me personally

[@mariyazaba]

Thank you for another great video! Happy new year 🎉

[@aliciaarcher]

Happy New Year!

[@nancylapeach]

Mineralscapes! I found it after the last video when you were deciding between it and the Vanessa palettes! I am so excited to have it. It is everything you said. Also, your skin is perfection! Great video, Alicia!

[@angdipi]

thanks for the thoughtful picks as always! wish I could get my hands on the mineralscapes...maybe oh maybe they will re-release it

[@lisasmith7]

Happy New Year ❌️ ⭕️

[@prettyinspireddecor6787]

I think if you try the Dior stick foundation p, you will love it. It truly is my new favourite. Thank you for all of the work you do on our behalf.

[@paulajohnson9361]

Nice videos. Can you do a hair video 😊

[@tinajohnson607]

The video I’ve been waiting for! Happy New Year, Alicia🎉🎉🎉

[@aliciaarcher]

Happy New Year, Tina!!

[@christahodges]

Good evening, Alicia! Happy New Year to you and your family! 😊💜🩷🩵💛💚🧡

[@aliciaarcher]

Good evening, Christa!! Happy New Year!

[@petrapausic4190]

Happy New Year everyone! 🎉❤ I agree with Byredo; their large palettes are great! Can't wait to see what they bring us in 2025. ❤

[@chemkink]

Happy New year!

[@lauramarks]

Happy new year🎉

[@CiciliaAHarun]

If only you tried Dior stick foundation, you would have included it in 2024 list. I did not notice the fragrance in the stick foundation although I have been bothered by Dior Bckstage foundation. I am always excited to watch your vids, Alicia. Happy New Year to you. Here’s for a better year in 2025 for all of us❤🎉

[@nadineF]

Didn’t buy much mkp in 2024 - best of year goes to hourglass liq blush in color imagine - love the color

[@jesselynlim2984]

Could the Prada powder be used on bare skin? Thank you

[@aliciaarcher]

It can! I still would be light with the application and not apply a ton.

[@Soleils]

Whoa! Highlighter stick! ❤ Wow. I want my cheeks to look like fresh spring dew. Hell ya

[@RevampAndRadiate]

I love your videos! Thank you for a fun, inspiring and informal 2024 😊 I definitely learned a bunch.

[@QuickWorksBeauty]

Enjoying your video! Sadly I didn’t like the Yummy concealer. I had a hard tine chooising a color and after all of that it didn’t do anything for my dry undereye. Because of your video I’ll go back to it and try it again.

[@r17l]

Happy New Year, Alicia!!! ❤ Just picked up the Sonia G Jumbo base, Jumbo concealer and Sheer buffer 🎉🎉 (Used the link from your description box) I set an alarm, to make sure I fo not miss these 😂 If you see this, could you please pick between the Designer Pro and Cheek pro? Thank you!

[@jewelnabq01]

You will love the Sheer Buffer esp for cream or cream to powder products. Just picked up the Mini Sheer Buffer a couple of hours ago.

[@r17l]

@jewelnabq01 OooooOooo I was actually debating between the sheer buffer and the mini. I'm wondering now if the mini would've been a smarter choice, cause you can always cover a larger area with a smaller brush..but not always the other way around. *sigh* Looking to pick up a cheek brush as well, for powder blush, but there's just too many to choose from !!! 😫

[@jewelnabq01]

@@r17l I hear ya, gurl. Honestly, it depends on your personal makeup style and products. I mainly use the sheer buffer for cream style bronzers and blush but it also has other uses such as cream foundation application as well. I wanted the smaller mini buffer for specific blush application and spot buffing to blend (if that makes sense). Personally, I find both sizes useful and glad I am getting the mini. You're right too many choices but with SG it's hard to go wrong. I have the cheek pro as well. It's a smaller cheek brush, again for specific areas. I admit I have too many brushes, period.

[@DIYQUEENbyRienna]

How does your Byredo highlighter stick compare to the PML highlighter stick?

[@QuickWorksBeauty]

Enjoying your video! Sadly I didn’t like the Yummy concealer. I had a hard tine chooising a color and after all of that it didn’t do anything for my dry undereye. Because of your video, however, I’ll go back to it and try it again.

[@aliciaarcher]

That’s ok! I would stick to a concealer you like. I also enjoyed the Natasha Denona concealer, but if you want to give the Yummy skin another chance then try mixing it with a skin tint for more finessing.

[@maryfletcher3906]

I want the suqqu foundation but cannot settle on a shade.

[@JulzkyJon]

You're doing a fantastic job! Just a quick off-topic question: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). What's the best way to send them to Binance?

[@somacarr7528]

I looked for the Byredo eyeshadow palette and I couldn’t find it, even on their website?

[@aliciaarcher]

Check out the affiliated links I have listed under “Shop my video” in the description bix

[@enamoredbeauty]

Oh yes❤❤

[@aliciaarcher]

My top 5 video is coming! I’m so behind 🫠

[@iamsamkerswell]

Yeesssss

[@millicentspears]

💚💚💚🖤🖤💛💛💛💜💜

[@abdulazuzadel4768]

tried several of Lisa Eldridge creations from lip to eye products and strongly disliked them all. am I the only one?

[@KJ-gz2vi]

Is that a hobonichi planner I spy 👀 don’t tell me ur a stationery nerd too like myself 🧐…let me find out you’re using fountain pens on Japanese paper 😂

[@aliciaarcher]

It sure is!! And I have one for 2025! Although I’m terribly late, and haven’t set it up 🫠 but will do so as the month progresses. I ramble about this in my upcoming Dec favs, but I visited Yoseka Stationary in Brooklyn, and man oh man…now I have two fountain pens 🤣 And slowly getting accustomed to writing with them 🙆🏽‍♀️ I bought a Lamy Safari and Kaweco!

[@KJ-gz2vi]

@ love that! Once you write on 52 gsm paper with a fine tip nib regular paper and pen feels oppressive 😂

[@theambitlady]

As ever, your end of year choices are amazing. ❤ Hapoy New Year Alicia. After all these years I still trust your opinion & adore you. I hope this year you hit 100K. Love Laura from The Village. Xo 🦋🩷🙏