I decided that I would dedicate this week to all of the amazing beauty stuff I have discovered and loved using this year! You probably have heard me talk about many of these products before, but the thing is, I have chosen one product per category (with one exception). If I have loved it since before 2012, then that’s okay. If I use it and love it and consider it a “holy grail” item, it’s going to be on this list. It’ll be on this list until something else de-thrones it! I figure it’s a waste of time and effort trying to go through and say “Which products have I loved since the beginning of this year?” Rather, I’m just going to list my ultimate favorites. So, let’s see if this list changes any next year, shall we?
First up, all of the face products!
FACE
I am a bit of a foundation junkie. I am always trying new ones. I’ve tried tons of BB Creams this year, and suffice to say, I just don’t think they’re much to be glorified. They’re pretty much tinted moisturizer. While that is all lovely and good, I like coverage and lasting power in my foundation. The Naked Skin has seriously blown me away. I need one pump (or less) to cover my entire face and then if I am having a breakout, I will use a tiny bit of concealer over. And that’s it. What I also love is that I’ve tried all sorts of ways to apply it but the best way I’ve found is just with my fingers! This stuff is so incredibly easy and fail-proof to use, even the most beginners will have success! I just love love love this stuff.
Let me explain why two win this category. The MAC concealer is for around the face, while the Bobbi Brown Corrector is strictly for underneath eyes. I find that the MAC Studio Finish pretty much can cover anything without it looking cakey. I have yet to find a concealer that even comes close. And as far as the Bobbi Brown Corrector goes? Seriously there is nothing else like it out there. It’s perfect for undereye circles. It’s no joke. Just make sure you get the proper color, otherwise it won’t do anything for you. I recommend heading to the Bobbi Brown counter and have them color match you instead of trying to buy it online and guessing your color.
This bronzer has popped up a few times on my blog and it is still my reigning champion of bronzer. See, I’ve told y’all time and time again I like a matte bronzer, and this really does fit the bill for exactly what I want. My runner up in this category is the NYC Bronzer in Sunny. It’s $2.99 so I had to throw that out there if you wanted a super cheap option. And Sephora always discontinues their store brand products, so that will be my go-to if it happens.
I have loved this blush for a long time. And guess what? This blush has lasted that long. I have no idea if this is a bad thing that I have been using it for so long, but it is seriously the most perfect blush on me. Ever. I know I could go out and buy a dupe of this hot pink blush, but I haven’t. I just love this one so much.
This highlighter has quickly been in my rotation ever since I got it! I love High Beam, too, but I feel like I have been using this one a lot more. It’s a great shade and it provides just the right amount of highlight to the areas I want to highlight!
I have previously talked about how I am not that big of an E.LF. fan. I have found it is sooooo hit or miss. I either love it or hate it. This, my friends, is one I just love!! I find it to be very similar to the Make Up For Ever powder. Check out my post here reviewing the two.So there you have it!
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