My Favorites
of 2012
Makeup
1. Cover Girl Blush in Rose Silk - This is my holy grail, always go back to, never live without, blush. It gives you the perfect glow and gives your face dimension. (where to buy)
2. NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk - Holy Jumbo Pencils! This is an item every girl should have in their makeup collection especially in the color Milk! It is perfect from lining your lower water line to brighten and make your eyes look bigger and more awake. This color is also great for your inner corner and highlighting your brow bone. (where to buy)
3. Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Oh the debates between the Naked 1 and 2 Palettes in the beauty blogger world are intense! Which Team are you on? Personally, I am a Naked 2 kindof girl! But either way these Palettes are amazing! They last a long time, have wonderful full pigment and have the perfect mix between matte and shimmer shades. (where to buy)
4. Colossal Extreme Cateyes Mascara - I thankfully discovered this product during my quick run to Walmart after realizing I was out of mascara which if you love big lashes as much as I do you know how quickly that needs to be taken care of! So in my rush I did the opposite of what I usually do, I did no research and just grabbed what caught my eye. I am so glad I did! This mascara is absolutely amazing! (where to buy)
2. NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk - Holy Jumbo Pencils! This is an item every girl should have in their makeup collection especially in the color Milk! It is perfect from lining your lower water line to brighten and make your eyes look bigger and more awake. This color is also great for your inner corner and highlighting your brow bone. (where to buy)
3. Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Oh the debates between the Naked 1 and 2 Palettes in the beauty blogger world are intense! Which Team are you on? Personally, I am a Naked 2 kindof girl! But either way these Palettes are amazing! They last a long time, have wonderful full pigment and have the perfect mix between matte and shimmer shades. (where to buy)
4. Colossal Extreme Cateyes Mascara - I thankfully discovered this product during my quick run to Walmart after realizing I was out of mascara which if you love big lashes as much as I do you know how quickly that needs to be taken care of! So in my rush I did the opposite of what I usually do, I did no research and just grabbed what caught my eye. I am so glad I did! This mascara is absolutely amazing! (where to buy)
Skin and Nails
1. Lush's Aqua Mirabillis Body Butter Bar - One word, life changing! First of all, anything from Lush works absolute wonders on your skin! This Body Butter bar is smooth but contains little crystals which buff and smooth your skin. You can use it in the shower or bath everyday for soft skin with a little bit of glow! (where to buy)
2. Essie Nail Polish - Yes, this nail polish might be in cute packaging but that is not the only reason I am a dedicated Essie user! It dries extremely fast, applys smooth, and has the perfect brush applicator for the shape of your nails! My two favorite colors I am addicted to right now are Sand Tropez (a nude color) and St. Lucia Lilac ( obviously, a lilac color!) (where to buy)
3. Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Masque - I got this product for Christmas this year in my stocking! Usually I am not impressed with these masks that come in a plastic package. But this mask blew me away! It is a deep cleansing mud mask and that is exactly what it did. After using for 15 minutes my face felt the most clean it has ever felt! My skin was refresh and rejuvenated. I will be a weekly user of this product from now on. (where to buy)
4. Mario Badescu Drying Lotion - Though the 17.00 price tag may scare you, it is well worth the money! Now my skin is usually pretty clear due to how I take care of it (If you would like an updated skincare routine let me know!) but when I do get acne flares, they are awful! By using the drying lotion it cuts my healing time by more than half! When I have acne, I dab the Drying Lotion with a cotton swab onto my active breakout (don't be frightened by the pink on your face, its normal and will be there all night), you leave it on through the night. When you wake up you wash your face and it will come right off! This is an amazing product to have on hand! (where to buy)
2. Essie Nail Polish - Yes, this nail polish might be in cute packaging but that is not the only reason I am a dedicated Essie user! It dries extremely fast, applys smooth, and has the perfect brush applicator for the shape of your nails! My two favorite colors I am addicted to right now are Sand Tropez (a nude color) and St. Lucia Lilac ( obviously, a lilac color!) (where to buy)
3. Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Masque - I got this product for Christmas this year in my stocking! Usually I am not impressed with these masks that come in a plastic package. But this mask blew me away! It is a deep cleansing mud mask and that is exactly what it did. After using for 15 minutes my face felt the most clean it has ever felt! My skin was refresh and rejuvenated. I will be a weekly user of this product from now on. (where to buy)
4. Mario Badescu Drying Lotion - Though the 17.00 price tag may scare you, it is well worth the money! Now my skin is usually pretty clear due to how I take care of it (If you would like an updated skincare routine let me know!) but when I do get acne flares, they are awful! By using the drying lotion it cuts my healing time by more than half! When I have acne, I dab the Drying Lotion with a cotton swab onto my active breakout (don't be frightened by the pink on your face, its normal and will be there all night), you leave it on through the night. When you wake up you wash your face and it will come right off! This is an amazing product to have on hand! (where to buy)
Hair
1. Garnier Fructis Full Control Hair Spray - Due to the fact that I more than not, have my hair curled, I needed a hairspray that was manageable and not thick and sticky. This has great hold without the mess! You could spray the whole bottle on your head and it would not be sticky! ( I would not recommend that though haha) (where to buy)
2. Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque - if you have dry hair this is the perfect treatment for you! This is a weekly treatment that replace your conditioner with and leave one for a few minutes and rinse out for perfectly soft and smooth hair, it smells great too! (where to buy)
3. Pantene Pro V Fine Hair Solutions Volume Shampoo and Conditioner - I use the three day rule when it comes to washing my hair which has left my hair healthier than ever! People always ask how my hair looks so clean on day 3 of not shampooing and this is the item I swear by! This deep cleans your hair and leaves it volumized and smooth for days! (where to buy)
4. Jose Eber 19mm Curling Wand - If i had to take one product or tool on a deserted island I would no doubt take my curling wand. Let me start by telling you that my hair does NOT curl well! At all! But this curling wand gives me beautiful curls that last for days.... yes I said dayS. Let me know If you would like a hair tutorial for this look using my curling wand! (where to buy)
2. Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque - if you have dry hair this is the perfect treatment for you! This is a weekly treatment that replace your conditioner with and leave one for a few minutes and rinse out for perfectly soft and smooth hair, it smells great too! (where to buy)
3. Pantene Pro V Fine Hair Solutions Volume Shampoo and Conditioner - I use the three day rule when it comes to washing my hair which has left my hair healthier than ever! People always ask how my hair looks so clean on day 3 of not shampooing and this is the item I swear by! This deep cleans your hair and leaves it volumized and smooth for days! (where to buy)
4. Jose Eber 19mm Curling Wand - If i had to take one product or tool on a deserted island I would no doubt take my curling wand. Let me start by telling you that my hair does NOT curl well! At all! But this curling wand gives me beautiful curls that last for days.... yes I said dayS. Let me know If you would like a hair tutorial for this look using my curling wand! (where to buy)