I haven't really bought anything new recently, so I decided to look through my makeup bag and pick out my all time favourite products of 2014. (or before). There isn't an order to the list as I like most of these products equally and will continue to re-purchase again and again.
Disclaimer~ All opinions are my own, this post isn't going to be too detailed and is just going to be pro's and con's of each product, anything written in italics is what the company has stated the product does and be aware that just because I think a product is good doesn't mean that you will, everybody has different skin types and likes different finishes of things, I will state what finish it is and what skin type it is best for as I think that's more helpful.
Numbero Uno;
Too Faced Sun Bunny Natural Bronzer
Price- £25.00 From
Boots
Pro's- Has Two Shades, 1st Shade Looks really natural, 2nd Shade defy's specific area's of the face.
Con's- 2nd shade is hard to blend.
"dual-toned bronzer is a silky combination of a rich, golden bronze and a classic bronze with a touch of pink undertone to achieve year round bronzed perfection that mimics a natural tan without any of the orangey ick!"
The product does live up to the description which is why this is one of my faves!
Number 2-
Mac Mineralise Skinfinish Natural
Price- £23.00 from
MAC
Pro's- Doesn't Mattify skin, Doesn't make you look dry, Add's coverage, only need a small amount
Con's- None I can think of
"A luxurious domed face powder with minerals, slowly baked to provide a dimensional yet natural-matte finish. Provides perfect light coverage. Use to set and fix foundation or as a touch-up throughout the day. New mirrored compact."
I wouldn't describe this product as a matte finish as to me it doesn't mattify my skin at all which I like as I prefer my foundation to look more dewy as I feel like Matte can sometimes resemble chalk, Overall this is my favourite powder and I will continue to re-purchase again and again.
Number 3-
bareMinerals Eyeshadow Quad- The A list.
Price (Retail) £30.00- However now unavailable to buy but
The Good Life is very similar.
Pros'- Pretty colours, extremely pigmented, nice shades, doesn't require a lot of product
Con's- now unavailable to re-purchase, expensive.
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| 'The A list' |
"Eyeshadow provides exceptionally vivid, long-wearing colour in an ultra smooth, silky texture for effortless application and seamless blendability with four shades that create multiple looks."
I agree with the product description and these are deffinately some of my favourite eyeshadows, Hopefully I'll buy some other similar palettes when this one runs out.
Number 4-
Benfit 'Brow Zings'
Price- £24.50
Pro's- The wax holds your eyebrows in place all day, really easy to apply, the colour of the wax is really nice.
Con's- The brown has a really red tinge so I have to use my own shadow.
"Our brow kit comes with all the tools you need for clean, smooth, perfect brows."
The product did come with tweezers but I don't have them, I think the product is deffinately worth the money as you don't need much wax so it will last a long time, it's easy to apply and makes your brows look less fake.
Number 5-
MAC Pro Longwear SPF 10 Foundation
Pro's- Blendable, Longwearing, Good Colour Match, Natural Finish, Full Coverage.
Con's- Can't think of any.
"A long-wear foundation that gives up to 15 hours of wear in any environmental condition. Lightweight and creamy, applies smoothly to provide sheer to medium coverage. Even in hot and humid conditions, controls oil to keep skin fresh, natural and flawless. Provides everyday SPF protection."
I won't talk too much about this as I've mentioned it in previous posts but basically this is my holy grail foundation and I think it's deffinately worth the money.
Number 6-
Urban Decay 'Naked 2' Palette
Pro's- Pigmented, long-wearing, good colours.
Con's- Fall out when applying.
"You demanded “MORE NAKED!”—and Naked2 delivers. From luminous shades with shimmer and sparkle to our smoothest mattes imaginable, Naked2 is packed with 12 never-boring taupe-hued neutrals (including a gorgeous grayish brown, a glittery copper and Urban Decay’s lewdest, blackest black). Expand your Naked range to create even more sultry neutral looks, smoky dramatic looks and everything in between.
The case has an art-school inspired look with hinged lid—taupe metal with embossed chocolate brown artwork. It's smooth, modern and cool to the touch—a real tactile experience.
Naked2 includes a professional-quality, cruelty-free double-ended shadow/blending brush AND an Eyeshadow Primer Potion sampler with resealable samples of all four formulas (original, Sin, Eden and Anti-Ageing). Each sample holds about a week’s worth of Primer!"
This is probably my favourite ever palette, There's such a vast selection of colours and the pigmentation is amazing, I love this palette especially for the browns and silver toned eyeshadows, I wear this over the
MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot, overall I will re-purchase when this runs out.
Number 7-
MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer
Price- £15.50
Pro's- Very Good Coverage, Blendable, High SPF
Con's- If applied too much can look cakey
"A lightweight, creamy, discreetly opaque concealer. Provides a smooth, long-wearing invisible coverage for all skin blemishes. Water-resistant, fragrance-free and non-blemishgenic. This emollient-based, lightweight concealer is so concentrated that a tiny amount can provide opaque coverage of the skin's imperfections and discolourations. It effectively covers dark circles, blemishes, moles, tattoos and birthmarks. Enriched with antioxidants (derivatives of Vitamin A and Vitamin E), it also contains Silica to help adsorb the skin's oils. Concealer has an SPF of 35 and is available in a wide range of colours. It can be applied with a medium to firm fibre brush (try the 242 Brush), a latex sponge, or the fingertips."
This concealer is perfect for undereyes and spots, I love how compact it is and the high SPF makes it good for summer.
Number 8-
Benefit 'They're Real' Mascara
Price- £19.50
Pro's- Long Lashes, Really Dark , Buildable
Con's- Can clump and melt if too hot.
"They're real! lengthens, curls, volumises, lifts & separates. Our jet black, long-wearing formula won’t smudge or dry out. A specially designed brush reveals lashes you never knew you had!"
I bought this Mascara because my friend Amy loves benefit and said this mascara is really good, I think that it makes your lashes long really quickly and doesn't take too much mascara however it can get really clumpy if you apply a few coats.
Number 9-
MAC Fluidline Eyeliner
Price- £15.50 (from MAC)
Pro's- Longwearing, easy to apply, waterproof.
Con's- Hard to remove is gone wrong.
"Ultra-smooth, Fluidline's gel formula provides the precision of a liquid liner with a silkier, softer finish. Goes on foolproof with a brush in an easy dip-and-stroke action. Long-wearing. Smudge-proof. Lines up in a rich array of colours and finishes"
I love this eyeliner as I find it applies smoothly and is really easy to use, the colour is an intense black (the shade blacktrack) and doesn't fade throughout the day.
Number 10-
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils
Price- £5 (From
NYX UK)
Pro's- Longwearing, intense colour, easy to blend.
Con's- None
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| Top shade is 'Knight' and the bottom is 'Sparkle Nude' |
"A radiant eye liner that also doubles as an eye shadow. Made with a blend of mineral oil and powder, our creamy Jumbo Eye Pencils glide on effortlessly no pulling, tugging or fading and come in a rainbow of vivid hues. Some call her chubby. We say voluptuous. Available in 28 shades."
I love this product as it's so easy to blend and it's really reasonably priced, the pigmentation is amazing and you can use it for an eyeliner or an eyeshadow.
Number 11-
MAC Lipstick in Dark Side
Pro's- Longwearing, Super Pigmented, Lovely Colour Choices.
Con's- Hard to apply.
"Colour plus texture for the lips. Stands out on the runway. Simmers on the street! What made M·A·C famous."
I do love this colour but do find it takes a while to apply even with a liner, however I have never found a lipstick I like as much as this.
Number 12-
Tanya Burr Lipgloss- 'Afternoon Tea'
Pro's- Longwearing, Good Colour, Smells Lovely
Con's- Can be sticky.
"If you're hankering after the perfect catwalk-inspired pout or want an everyday high shine lip gloss, take a look at these gleaming lip glosses from Tanya Burr."
I love this lipgloss as it smells like strawberries and applies really nicely, the colour is really pretty and It's not too shiny.
Number 13-
MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot
Pro's- Longwearing, intensifies Eyeshadows, Creamy texture
Con's- N/A
"A highly pigmented eye colour that goes on creamy but dries to an intense, vibrant finish. The next generation of a popular M·A·C formula, Paint Pots maintains all the intense traits of its inspiration. Long-wearing, colourfast. Creates seamless coverage without weight or caking. Blends smoothly over the lids. Cream-based, can be mixed with M·A·C shadows and liners. Available in satin, cream, frost, and pearl formulas."
I love this product under my eyeshadows and by itself, it covers uneven eye-lids and makes eyeshadows a lot stronger and last even longer, this is a must have!
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