My favorite products of 2010
I hadn't done this in awhile so, why not? :) A lot of the products have been the same year to year but I have a few new favorites!
Cosmetics
Foundation: Laura Mercier Oil Free
I have used this foundation for over 6-7 years! Wow. I am hesitant to try a new one simply because this one looks great and doesn't reek havoc on my skin. I use just a bit so I've had my current bottle for a long while.
Overall concealer: Benefit Boing
Once again, something I started using years ago. It doesn't get cakey, blends nicely and is nice to my skin.
Under-eye concealer: Conceal FX Camouflage Concealer *New*
I was in the market for a new under eye concealer and the girl at Sephora suggested this one. The price was a little bit much, at first, but now I feel it's totally worth it! It goes on SO light and blends perfectly. The coverage is great, espcially since I work graveyard but it is not thick or cakey at all! It stays all day too and you only need a teeny-tiny bit! The tube will probably has me all year. I really haven't tried it as an overall concealer yet...maybe it'll replace "boing" in 2011.
Face primer: Benefit That Gal
I've been using this for about 2 years now. My skin tends to get a bit red and this cancels it out. Just putting this on alone makes me look refreshed and "alive" lol
Pore concealer: Benefit Pore fessional *new
Been using this for a few months now, love it still! I think I like it better then the Clinque version so far because the Clinque one seemed to get a funky smell after awhile. =/ The price is a bit much but since you don't use a ton, it should last a long while.
Eye primer: Urban Decay Primer potion
Once again, I've been using this forever and have no plans on changing. Without it my eye makeup is gone/messed up in a few hours thanks to my oily lids. This one should pretty much be in the beauty hall of fame. lol
Eye liner: Sephora long lasting liquid liner *new
For a long time I used Too Faced lava gloss liner but one day I picked up this one and never looked back! I liked the lava gloss because it was a dark inky line for being a pencil but this one is even darker and it doesn't end up looking matte like the lava gloss liner does. The best party, it's only $10!
Mascara: Covergirl lash blast waterproof
This mascara looks fab and the price is even more fab! I've tried expensive mascaras and they don't stay on OR look as good as the lash blast. My sister got me using this, haven't looked back since.
Shimmer/Highlighter: Tokidoki Luminosa Powder
Though I found the Tokidoki cosmetic line to be a bit disappointing this was a definite WIN. It gives the skin a hint of shimmer and a gorgeous glow without a disco ball effect. It makes my skin look awesome and as an added bonus, the packaging is adorable.
Beautiy Products
Perfume: Britney Spears Fantasy
I've been using this for about 4-5 years and I still get compliments on it when I wear it out. It smells so yummy! This is my "going out" perfume. I usually wear it at night and reserve the daytime for my Harajuku Lovers perfumes in Music and G.
Detangler: John Frieda Root Awakening detangler
Anyone with long hair can tell you what a pain it is to comb out wet, long hair. I spray this on first and have NO problems with tangles however. It's really light and doesn't weigh my hair down at all.
Heat protectant/shine: Sebastian Trilliant Complex *new
This protects my hair from heat stying and makes it look SO gorgeous and shiny but doesn't make my hair oily. Another major bonus, it smells divine! My friend Debbie got me using this, I think it's totally worth the $$ price tag! You don't need a lot either 1-2 sprays will do just fine. (I have a lot of hair so sometimes I have to do 3-4..haha)
Straightner: Tokidoki Pink Lametta Flat Iron *new
This straighter does not pull my hair and it's not bulky. It heats up really fast too. Oh, not to mention it's adorable! Drives me a bit crazy that I bought it for full price (almost) and now it's on sale...but eh, I like it so I don't have any regrets. =p
Cosmetics
Foundation: Laura Mercier Oil Free
I have used this foundation for over 6-7 years! Wow. I am hesitant to try a new one simply because this one looks great and doesn't reek havoc on my skin. I use just a bit so I've had my current bottle for a long while.
Overall concealer: Benefit Boing
Once again, something I started using years ago. It doesn't get cakey, blends nicely and is nice to my skin.
Under-eye concealer: Conceal FX Camouflage Concealer *New*
I was in the market for a new under eye concealer and the girl at Sephora suggested this one. The price was a little bit much, at first, but now I feel it's totally worth it! It goes on SO light and blends perfectly. The coverage is great, espcially since I work graveyard but it is not thick or cakey at all! It stays all day too and you only need a teeny-tiny bit! The tube will probably has me all year. I really haven't tried it as an overall concealer yet...maybe it'll replace "boing" in 2011.
Face primer: Benefit That Gal
I've been using this for about 2 years now. My skin tends to get a bit red and this cancels it out. Just putting this on alone makes me look refreshed and "alive" lol
Pore concealer: Benefit Pore fessional *new
Been using this for a few months now, love it still! I think I like it better then the Clinque version so far because the Clinque one seemed to get a funky smell after awhile. =/ The price is a bit much but since you don't use a ton, it should last a long while.
Eye primer: Urban Decay Primer potion
Once again, I've been using this forever and have no plans on changing. Without it my eye makeup is gone/messed up in a few hours thanks to my oily lids. This one should pretty much be in the beauty hall of fame. lol
Eye liner: Sephora long lasting liquid liner *new
For a long time I used Too Faced lava gloss liner but one day I picked up this one and never looked back! I liked the lava gloss because it was a dark inky line for being a pencil but this one is even darker and it doesn't end up looking matte like the lava gloss liner does. The best party, it's only $10!
Mascara: Covergirl lash blast waterproof
This mascara looks fab and the price is even more fab! I've tried expensive mascaras and they don't stay on OR look as good as the lash blast. My sister got me using this, haven't looked back since.
Shimmer/Highlighter: Tokidoki Luminosa Powder
Though I found the Tokidoki cosmetic line to be a bit disappointing this was a definite WIN. It gives the skin a hint of shimmer and a gorgeous glow without a disco ball effect. It makes my skin look awesome and as an added bonus, the packaging is adorable.
Beautiy Products
Perfume: Britney Spears Fantasy
I've been using this for about 4-5 years and I still get compliments on it when I wear it out. It smells so yummy! This is my "going out" perfume. I usually wear it at night and reserve the daytime for my Harajuku Lovers perfumes in Music and G.
Detangler: John Frieda Root Awakening detangler
Anyone with long hair can tell you what a pain it is to comb out wet, long hair. I spray this on first and have NO problems with tangles however. It's really light and doesn't weigh my hair down at all.
Heat protectant/shine: Sebastian Trilliant Complex *new
This protects my hair from heat stying and makes it look SO gorgeous and shiny but doesn't make my hair oily. Another major bonus, it smells divine! My friend Debbie got me using this, I think it's totally worth the $$ price tag! You don't need a lot either 1-2 sprays will do just fine. (I have a lot of hair so sometimes I have to do 3-4..haha)
Straightner: Tokidoki Pink Lametta Flat Iron *new
This straighter does not pull my hair and it's not bulky. It heats up really fast too. Oh, not to mention it's adorable! Drives me a bit crazy that I bought it for full price (almost) and now it's on sale...but eh, I like it so I don't have any regrets. =p