Hi Girls ! I hope everyone's holidays were great and hopefull the snow didn't ruin your shopping the day after =]
2010 was an interesting year for me, and I'll definitely remember it as one of the most successful years of my entire life. I made alot of money, kept some really great friends, lost some who weren't so great, got good grades, and managed to stay healthy and happy throughout it all.
Also this year, I fell deeply in love. With Makeup. Lots and lots of makeup. Different brands, different products, just completely in love and almost obsessed with makeup.
So without further ado, I'm going to jump right into my favorites for this year - These are the products that I think are great and won't be giving up any time in the near future.
1. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel
This moisturizer was a must for me in the summer, my skin gets super gross and oily when the temperature gets above 60. I was looking for something to hydrate my skin, but not make it any more oily, and this product does it. It's perfect and I've been using it since May. If you have comination or oily skin, I definitely recommend this to you. Clinique also has this product in a lotion for those of you with drier skin.
2. Urban Decay's Naked Palette
Anyone who has this palette I'm sure will agree with me, it's amazing ! I bought it the day it came out and 3 days later went back to ULTA and bought another one. I use it whenever I'm in a rush to class and don't wanna look completely undone, when I want a simple smokey look, when I wanna look refreshed and awake, there's just so many looks that can be accomplished using this palette.
3. NYC Liquid Eyeliner
At around $2-3, alot of people wouldn't even think about using this because, let's face it, you have to pay for quality right? True. But I pay the 2-3bucks for pretty friggin good quality eyeliner. I bought my first tube in March and just used it up before Thanksgiving... Yeah. And I can honestly say that from at least August-Thanksgiving I used it every.single.day. Before this liquid liner, I was using NYCs Pencil liner, and needed a product with more precision, and the liquid liner does exactly that. The slim brush applicator literally glides along my eyelid and dries super fast.
4. L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base
This 0.5oz jar of foundation primer has been a product I've been using almost everyday since I bought it. I purchased mainly because I liked how it felt [ it has a mousse-like texture] and after using it once I've been sold. At around $10-12[depending where you buy it] this is an excellent alternative to pricey primers like Smashbox's and Urban Decay's. The Jar I've been using was opened in August I think, and I'd say I have about 2more weeks use... not bad.
5. FLOSS
This is super random, but I had a dentist appointment last February and was absolutely shocked when she told me I had cavities. She suggested flossing in the morning and nightitme before I brush in order to loosen the food out of my teeth so it could be cleaned away by my toothbrush. And I'm hooked. I have floss in my purse, in my makeupbag, bathroom, I'm a compulsive flosser. But it's not the worse thing in the world I guess. I floss literally after every meal like a nutcase =D
This is pretty short, Sorry. but Hope you enjoy.
U.S. Launch Date: December 26th, 2010
Lipstick ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)
* Flustered Frosted, pale bronze (Frost) (Limited Edition)
* Quiet, Please Sheer frosty pale beige (Lustre) (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Red She Said, ’08)
*Tanarama soft pale golden beige with gold metallic shimmer (Frost) (Permanent)
* Gel Sheer pale gold (Frost) (Permanent)
Lipgelees ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)
* Bubble Lounge Sparkly pink peach (Limited Edition)
* Straight to the Head Sparkly brown bronze (Limited Edition)
* Sin-tillation Sparkly pale icy pink (Limited Edition)
* Luxure Off-white with pink pearl (Limited Edition)
Caviar Dreams Eyeshadow Quad ($36.00 U.S. / $43.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)
* Brule Soft muted creamy beige (Satin) (Permanent)
* Et Tu, Bouquet? Frosted pale pink gold (Frost) (Repromote from A Rose Romance, ’09)
* Caviar Dreams Mid-tone frosted pewter (Frost) (Limited Edition)
* Retrospeck Beached blonde (Lustre) (Permanent)
Paint Pot ($16.50 U.S. / $19.50 CDN)
* Chilled on Ice Frosted white gold (Limited Edition)
* Vintage Selection Frosted mid-tone peach (Limited Edition)
* Dangerous Cuvee Frosted cool grey (Limited Edition)
* Let Me Pop Frosted light copper (Limited Edition)
Eye Kohl ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)
* I Get No Kick Metallic nude (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
Kohl Power ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)
* Feline Black (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
Chromagraphic Pencil ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)
* NC15/NW20 Flesh tone NC15/NW20 shade (Permanent at PRO)
* NW25/NC30 Flesh tone NW25/NC30 shade (Permanent at PRO)
Studio Fix Lash ($14.00 U.S. / $17.00 CDN)
* Black Fix (Permanent)
Special Reserve Highlight Powder ($ UNKNOWN
* Chez Chez Lame Soft gold with silver shimmer (Limited Edition)
* Rose Ole Soft pink with gold shimmer (Limited Edition)
Nail Lacquer ($13.00 U.S. / $15.00 CDN)
* Soiree Sparkly light bronze gold (Frost) (Limited Edition)
* Very Important Platinum Mid-tone platinum (Frost/Metallic) (Limited Edition)
Complete Comfort Creme ($ UNKNOWN) (Permanent in U.S., Limited Edition in Asia)
Calms and soothes irritated skin immediately and over time and relieves sensitive skin while diminishing the appearance of redness, irritation and blotchiness. Over time, the gentle, soothing formula helps reduce the appearance of broken capillaries and helps even out skin tone. It contains algae extracts that visibly reduce redness and blotchiness on the skin, both immediately and over time. Kukui nut oil provides moisturization and emollience, while kola seed extract acts as an anti-irritant to help soothe irritated skin. It contains wheat germ and barley extracts that help strengthen the skin’s natural lipid barrier over time. It moisturizes and softens the skin immediately and over time and improves skin tone over time. It’s derm- and ophth-tested, non-acnegenic and suitable for all skint types, including sensitive skin.
Additional Products
* Fix+ Lavender (Limited Edition)
* Lip Conditioner SPF 15 Lavender (Limited Edition)
* Tinted Lip Conditioner SPF 15 Lavender in Calm Mode Light neutral beige (Limited Edition)