Happy New Year! Wow, I really can't believe it is now 2013. In fact, the thought makes me feel a little ill. I remember 2000 like it was yesterday, so the fact that 13 years have passed since then, makes me realize just how old I am!
If you have been following my blog for some time now, you will know that every year I do favourites posts showing you my favourite products from the past year. While I usually do several posts showing you a number of my favourite products, I decided to make this year's post a little simpler. Taking the format from one of my favourite blogs, Will Work For Makeup, I have narrowed down all of my favourite products, and have only chosen one favourite per category (trust me, this was hard). Below are all of my favourites from 2012, including links to previous posts written about these products.
MAKEUP
Concealer: Physicians Formula Youth Boosting Concealer
Under Eye Brightener: MAC Prep and Prime Highlighter Pen in 'Radiant Rose'
Highlighter: Caryl Baker Visage Winter Bronze Powder
Eyeshadow Palette: Laura Mercier Artist's Palette
Single Eyeshadow: MAC 'Handwritten' Eyeshadow
Eyeliner: Too Faced 3 Way Lash Lining Tool
Eyeshadow Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion
Eyelash Curler: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
Beauty Tool: Beauty Blender Sponge
Mascara: Benefit They're Real Mascara
Lipstick: L'Oreal Carresse Lipstick (any colour)
Lipgloss: NYX Mega Shine Lipgloss in 'Natural'
Nail Polish: Essie Turquoise and Caicos
BODY
Shower Gel: Philosophy 'Old Fashioned Eggnog' Shower Gel
Body Lotion: The Body Shop Shea Body Butter (no posts yet)
Exfoliator: Lush Ocean Salt
Hand Cream: Vaseline Intensive Rescue Extra Strength Lotion
Lip Balm: Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment
Perfume: SJP NYC
FACE
Cleanser: Skin TX Medicated Acne Wash
Moisturizer: Revita MD Oil Free Face Lotion
Facial Mask: MaskerAide Beauty Rest'ore
Exfoliator: Lush Ocean Salt
Makeup Remover: Bioderma Sensibio H2O Makeup Remover
HAIR
Shampoo and Conditioner: Goldwell Colour Extra-Riche
Styling Product: L'Oreal Sublime Smoothing Care Precious Oils
Hair Mask: Wella Self Warming Mask
Hair Tool: Goody Wave Creator Curling Iron
What were your standout products from 2012? Are there any products you think will remain favourites throughout 2013? Be sure to let me know in the comment section below.
xx
Alicia
NAKED was definitely my coming-of-age product - I began to appreciate nuanced yet subdued neutral looks while maintaining my passion for bright colors (MAKEUP FOREVER'S MATTE SHADOWS ARE TO DIE FOR <3) xx
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Francesca
♥ your post Alicia!! Happy new year!! Thank you for creating such a great blog!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat picks. Happy New Year!
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