Best of 2018: The Cocoa Collective Awards

The results are in!

We asked and you answered! Here are some of your favorite products of 2018! Do you agree with the results? Did we forget something?? Let us know in the comment section below!

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Lipstick Formula You Just Cant Live Without : Fenty Stunna Lip Paint

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Who’s picked up one of the new @fentybeauty Stunna Lip Paints?! I don’t think I can choose a fave shade 😩 Help me out y’all! Which one did you choose? Do We Love ?? #cocoaswatches ( Lip swatches currently loading 🙏🏿)

A post shared by Cocoa Swatches (@cocoaswatches) on Oct 5, 2018 at 6:31am PDT

Most Used Eyeshadow Palette : Juvia's Place Warrior Palette

(Use code ‘COCOA’ for $$ off!)

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It’s looking like the @juviasplace Warrior palette is one of your most used palettes of 2018! (Their palettes are currently on sale! Use “COCOA” for $$ off!) Do you agree?? There’s still time to vote before the end if the year - check link in bio! #CocoaSwatches

A post shared by Cocoa Swatches (@cocoaswatches) on Dec 30, 2018 at 4:40pm PST

Most Unclockable Setting Powder: Laura Mercier Translucent Powder

Tag a Translucent Loose Setting Powder lover below! Our exclusive holiday set including limited edition packaging and Velour Puff is a must for your gifting needs!

A post shared by Laura Mercier (@lauramercier) on Dec 19, 2018 at 11:03am PST

Best Bronzer: Covergirl Queen Bronzer

(apparently this bronzer has been discontinued so here are some other options!)

New year, new top bronzer list! Quick FAQs answered ! - Yes, dark skinned people can use bronzer! 🙄💁🏿‍♀️ - Bronzer is meant to warm up the skin while contour is meant to create shadow. - Bronzers can either be matte or shimmery and are placed on or under the cheekbone! From T to B: ❤️ #theprimebeauty “Chocolate Litty” ❤️ #marenabeaute Chocolat ❤️ @theprimebeauty Bronzeville ❤️ @marenabeaute Ebéne ❤️ #maccosmetics Hard to Get ❤️ #covergirl Ebony Bronze ❤️ @maccosmetics Definitive ❤️ #bobbibrown Deep 4 ❤️ @theprimebeauty Glow coast Currently , my fave is Bronzeville from the @theprimebeauty ! DO WE LOVE?? #CocoaSwatches #BronzerForDarkSkin

A post shared by Cocoa Swatches (@cocoaswatches) on Jan 3, 2019 at 4:16pm PST

The Glowyest Highlighter: Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter

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#CocoaSwatches of the NEW @fentybeauty #KILLAWATT FOIL DUOS (NEW Blinding formula too!) I knew I was gonna love Mimosa Sunrise / Sangria Sunset but Sandcastle was love at first swatch!😍 edit: these are highlighters but can be used anywhere on the face. Launching tomorrow , 5/21! Do We LOVE?🧐 Which one is your fave? BTW - Swatches of the full collection are now in the Cocoa Swatches app! 😋

A post shared by Cocoa Swatches (@cocoaswatches) on May 20, 2018 at 5:53am PDT

Favorite Influencer Collab Collection: Jackie Aina x Too Faced Born This Way Foundation

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DAMN that is a sexy shade range! 😍🤤😍 We love a shade range that is inclusive and actually has realistic, **wearable** deeper shades! No gray undertones ova here! @jackieaina , you did that! 😍🙌🏾🙌🏼🙌🏿 Here are the deeper shades of the @toofaced Born This Way Foundation with Jackie’s shades in Pink! I am the shade “Tiramisu.” What shade are you? DO WE LOVE? #CocoaSwatches #TFBornThisWay

A post shared by Cocoa Swatches (@cocoaswatches) on Jun 28, 2018 at 7:43pm PDT

Most Cohesive Creative Collection: Colourpop x Karreuche Brown Sugar Collection

@Karrueche x Colourpop Brown Sugar Collection ⚡️ This collection was formulated to look good on every skintone! Are you a #BrownSugarBae | @trendmood1

A post shared by ColourPop Cosmetics (@colourpopcosmetics) on Oct 27, 2018 at 5:15am PDT

Most Practical Face Palette: Beauty Bakerie Coffee + Cocoa Palette

In love with the Cocoa? 🙌🏾 Shop this multipurpose palette with our @ultabeauty family!

A post shared by Beauty Bakerie (@beautybakeriemakeup) on Dec 2, 2018 at 4:06pm PST

Concealer of the Year: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

Quick and dirty #CocoaSwatches. I was in Nordstrom the other day and wanted to compare Amande to the new golden shades of Radiant Creamy Concealer @narsissist released! Who’s tried these new shades?? DO WE LOVE?

A post shared by Cocoa Swatches (@cocoaswatches) on Jan 16, 2018 at 12:44pm PST

High End GoTo Foundation: Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Foundation

For more swatches & updates like this— download the Cocoa Swatches app! —————————————————————— Issa RIH-STOCK! 😍 @fentybeauty foundation in the 400s will be restocking tomorrow 🙌🏿🙌🏼🙌🏽🙌🏾 ***Edit : Specifically the shade 400 restocks tomorrow and the rest in the coming days/weeks #CocoaSwatches

A post shared by Cocoa Swatches (@cocoaswatches) on Dec 10, 2017 at 4:23pm PST

Low End GoTo Foundation: Maybelline Fit Me Foundation

Who's rockin' #fitmefoundation today? Drop your shade in the comments. 🖤 #regram @ultabeauty

A post shared by Maybelline New York (@maybelline) on Dec 20, 2018 at 9:16am PST

Favorite brush brand: Morphe Brushes

The Sister Collection IS BACK! 🌈The @JamesCharles Artistry Palette & Brush Collection are available now on Morphe.Com! Which is soooo sister sickening. Tag a sister and let them know! 😘 #MorpheXJamesCharles #UnleashYourInnerArtist

A post shared by Morphe (@morphebrushes) on Dec 6, 2018 at 8:00am PST

Brand Most Worthy of Your Coin: Fenty Beauty

Bringing more new new! We're adding 10 NEW #PROFILTRFOUNDATION shades to the fam, in the same soft-matte, long-wearing, sweat/humidity resistant formula...AND we're doing it across the spectrum. Shades 105, 145, 185, 235, 255, 345, 385, 445, 495, and 498 drop on January 11 at fentybeauty.com, @sephora, @harveynichols, and #SephorainJCP!

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Most Underrated Beauty Brand of the Year: Beauty Bakerie

You all voted @beautybakeriemakeup as the Most Underrated Brand in 2018 😍😍 This brand is black & woman owned 💪🏿💪🏿 and just launched in @ultabeauty stores! #WeStan (Full results of the #CocoaCollective Awards will go live tomorrow!) Here are #CocoaSwatches of their Cotton Candy Champagne Blush palette! DO WE LOVE??

A post shared by Cocoa Swatches (@cocoaswatches) on Jan 2, 2019 at 5:26pm PST

Most Authentic Beauty Brand: Fenty Beauty

Who else is excited for @fentybeauty ‘s THE CURE?! 50 shades of concealer with foundations AND powders to match 😱 Check out my stories to see how it looks on moi! I also tested the new foundation shade 445 ( I normally wear 430 or mix 450 with 390) Do y’all want some #CocoaSwatches?? 🧐🧐

A post shared by Cocoa Swatches (@cocoaswatches) on Jan 5, 2019 at 4:36pm PST