I love reading these types of posts at the beginning of a new year as it gives me many ideas for products that will end up on my wishlist for the new year. With that being said, I thought I would discuss what my favourite products of the past year have been, in three categories-Makeup, Skincare and Hair/Body Products. These are all products that I have reached for consistently throughout 2014, with some of them being used on a daily basis. Without further ado, let's get started...
I switch up my foundation on quite a regular basis, yet this is the one that I always end up coming back to, as it suits my oily/combination skin perfectly. It provides a medium to full coverage depending on how much you build it up, as well as giving a velvet-matte finish, perfect for those with oily skin like me. With a £12 price tag, you can't really get any better.
For me, concealer is more important than foundation in my makeup routine, as it covers any blemishes and imperfections which foundation doesn't do as well. I have repurchased this a couple of times throughout last year, as it is probably one of the best drugstore concealers on the market, being super creamy with high coverage, without being cakey or heavy. It is also great to use under eyes as well, as it gives a brighter, awakened look.
I finally added this to my Mac palette last year and I am so glad I did. It is the perfect brow shade for me, being a cool-toned brown shade, that looks completely natural when I fill in my eyebrows using it. As you can see, I have hit pan on it, due to using it probably most days last year. It is also a great crease shade too, due to the matte finish, and so is a perfect all around colour to add to your Mac palette.
I would be hard pushed to find a palette that could rival this one in my opinion, as it has every colour necessary for day or night looks. The shades are extremely pigmented, as well as long lasting, and with a mix of shimmery and matte shades, there are numerous looks that could be created. I reached for this constantly throughout last year and no doubt I will continue to do so this year. I love it!
Favourite Mascara- Maybelline The Falsies
I have tried numerous Maybelline mascaras over the years, yet this one is the best I have used. It adds instant volume and length without looking clumpy, as well as the wand being curled, adding a flared look to your lashes. Definitely one that I will continue to repurchase.
I have tried numerous Maybelline mascaras over the years, yet this one is the best I have used. It adds instant volume and length without looking clumpy, as well as the wand being curled, adding a flared look to your lashes. Definitely one that I will continue to repurchase.
Favourite Liquid Liner- L'Oreal Super Liner Perfect Slim
I wear eyeliner on a daily basis, and when I discovered this L'Oreal one last year I immediately loved it. The super fine tip is really easy to use, creating smooth lines and flicks easily. It is also really black, as well as long lasting, perfect for a smokey night time eye look.
I wear eyeliner on a daily basis, and when I discovered this L'Oreal one last year I immediately loved it. The super fine tip is really easy to use, creating smooth lines and flicks easily. It is also really black, as well as long lasting, perfect for a smokey night time eye look.
Favourite Pencil Liner- Soap & Glory Smoulder Kohl
As I mentioned above, I wear eyeliner daily, and I have been wearing this Soap & Glory kohl pencil on my waterline for many months now. It is super black and intense, lasting all day without the need for a touch up. It doesn't smudge underneath the eyes either, so you avoid the dreaded 'panda' look. It is definitely a staple in my makeup bag.
As I mentioned above, I wear eyeliner daily, and I have been wearing this Soap & Glory kohl pencil on my waterline for many months now. It is super black and intense, lasting all day without the need for a touch up. It doesn't smudge underneath the eyes either, so you avoid the dreaded 'panda' look. It is definitely a staple in my makeup bag.
Favourite Blush/ Highlighter- Dior Rose Diamond
I have raved about this product a few times on the blog, but it is one of my favourite makeup products ever, and I am so happy i managed to get my hands on it. It is labelled as a shimmer powder, and I prefer to use it either as a blush, using the darker pink shades, or as a subtle rosy highlighter with the lighter pink/champagne shade. It gives skin a healthy glow which suits any makeup look and I know I will continue to use it for a long time.
I have raved about this product a few times on the blog, but it is one of my favourite makeup products ever, and I am so happy i managed to get my hands on it. It is labelled as a shimmer powder, and I prefer to use it either as a blush, using the darker pink shades, or as a subtle rosy highlighter with the lighter pink/champagne shade. It gives skin a healthy glow which suits any makeup look and I know I will continue to use it for a long time.
Favourite Contour Palette- Sleek Face Form
A relatively new purchase, but one that I completely fell in love with is this contour palette from Sleek. I was dying to get my hands on this for a while, as I know it is such a great contour product, and I wasn't disappointed when I finally tried it. The bronzer is great for adding definition to the cheekbones as it contains no shimmer, whilst the highlighter and blush also help in creating a sculptured, contoured face. The perfect palette for contouring beginners.
A relatively new purchase, but one that I completely fell in love with is this contour palette from Sleek. I was dying to get my hands on this for a while, as I know it is such a great contour product, and I wasn't disappointed when I finally tried it. The bronzer is great for adding definition to the cheekbones as it contains no shimmer, whilst the highlighter and blush also help in creating a sculptured, contoured face. The perfect palette for contouring beginners.
Favourite Lip Products- Rimmel Kate Moss "101", Tanya Burr "Picnic in the Park", Revlon "Backstage"
I couldn't only pick one lip product as my favourite from the last year as there were just too many to choose from. However, I finally settled on three that I reached for on a regular basis, two lipsticks and one gloss. The Rimmel Kate Moss one was on my lips constantly as it is the perfect pale pink that can be paired with any makeup look. I love Tanya Burr's range of lip glosses as they are great to wear alone or over lipsticks. Picnic in the Park is a pretty coral/pink shade, which is super glossy, as well as being very long lasting. I will definitely be adding more of these to my collection. Lastly, this Revlon lipstick is one of my favourite Autumn/Winter colours, due to the deep plum tone. These lipsticks are extremely pigmented, with one swipe you are good to go, as well as being hydrating, making them easy to wear throughout the day.
What were your favourite products to use last year?
Megan x
I couldn't only pick one lip product as my favourite from the last year as there were just too many to choose from. However, I finally settled on three that I reached for on a regular basis, two lipsticks and one gloss. The Rimmel Kate Moss one was on my lips constantly as it is the perfect pale pink that can be paired with any makeup look. I love Tanya Burr's range of lip glosses as they are great to wear alone or over lipsticks. Picnic in the Park is a pretty coral/pink shade, which is super glossy, as well as being very long lasting. I will definitely be adding more of these to my collection. Lastly, this Revlon lipstick is one of my favourite Autumn/Winter colours, due to the deep plum tone. These lipsticks are extremely pigmented, with one swipe you are good to go, as well as being hydrating, making them easy to wear throughout the day.
What were your favourite products to use last year?
Megan x
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