My Top10 Beauty Products of 2012

These are products that I either found and fell in love with in 2012 or that I have continued to use because they are just that awesome. See my list of faves after the jump.

Number 1. Say Yes to Blueberries Age Refresh Brightening Facial Towelettes

I stumbled upon these facial wipes a couple of years ago and I now use them daily. They smell divine and I can use them around my eyes and even getting makeup or gunk out of the corner of my eye without it hurting. I have had bad experiences with wipes made specifically for sensitive skin. But, not with these. They are very refreshing and have improved my skin tremendously. Just as the package says, I have gotten several compliments after I started using these.




Number 2. Jordana Fabuliner Liquid Eyeliner

I heard about this eyeliner from beauty bloggers & sisters EleventhGeorgeous a couple of years ago and I have been hooked every since. I can only find this at Walgreens. There isn't one super close to me, so I buy a few at a time and they really do last for quite some time. The brown is my go-to liner. I pair it with my next pick for my daily wear and it lasts all day. It is super cheap and has surpassed other, more expensive brand liquid or felt tip liners.





Number 3. Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

Great Lash has been my go-to mascara for over 15 years now. The formula is perfect and never clumps. I use the dark brown in my daily wear with the brown Jordana Fabuliner. It is a combo that has gotten me many compliments. Maybelline has always been a a mainstay in my vanity for many reasons including price, longevity, wearability and color payoff. Blackest Black with also a favorite.



Number 4. Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector B.B. Cream

There is a reason why Allure magazine and Oprah has made this a top rated item. Simply put, this stuff is the bomb. My skin was transformed once I started using this. It feels a bit oily once its on, but I set it with a light translucent powder and it makes my skin glow. Compared to other brands, the amount you get for the size is one reason it is loved, but it truly does even out my skin tone similar to my old tried but true Covergirl Aqua Smoothers Tinted Moisturizer. But, it takes it a step beyond. It doesn't feel heavy like some foundations, yet it has the coverage payoff. Once I found this, I haven't looked back. I wear this every day.


Number 5. Seche Vite Topcoat

Seriously, if you haven't used Seche Vite as your nail polish topcoat then you've been living under a rock. This stuff is the holy grail of topcoats. You can get it at pretty much any drugstore, beauty supply, or major chain store.







Number 6. Elf Studio Line Makeup Brushes

At $3.00 a pop for everything in this line (excluding sets), you are seriously getting amazing quality at an amazing cost. I have never been disappointed with any of the brushes in the studio line. They last, are made to withstand and are damn good brushes. Daily I use the flat-top powder brush, the eyeshadow 'C' brush, the contour brush and the angled contour brush. I own a few more, but these are the brushes I use every single day.



Number 7. Milani Brow Fix Brow Shaping Kit

What the hell was I doing with my brows before I found this? This was a product I decided to give a whirl to just on a whim. I figured if I didn't like it then I wouldn't be out much money. I was so pleasantly surprised. I first ditched the miniature tools (couldn't really use them with my big, meaty claws) and have had the same palette for over 2 years now. The color payoff is great. It is dense so a little goes a long way. Being that my brows are naturally white blonde, and my skin tone is paler than pale, I look like I have no brows unless I color them in. I use number 01-Light. It is also available in 02-Medium and 03-Dark.

Number 8. Maybelline Super-Stay 24 Hour Concealer

Another Maybelline product that I love. This is amazing under the eyes and it really does last all day if you need it to. It blends very nicely. I usually work it up onto my eyelids and use it as my eye primer instead of using a different product and works very well as such.






Number 9. Physician's Formula Powder Palette Mineral Glow Pearls

I have had this in 'Translucent Pearl' for almost 3 years and use it quite frequently. A little goes a long way and I love highlighting my cheeks, nose and forehead with this for a finishing touch. Though I don't have much from this company, this one highlighter has changed my whole outlook on what a finished, natural face should look like. This gives just the right amount of glow to not look fake or overdone.





Number 10. Wet n' Wild Color Icon 6 Pan Palette in 'Vanity'

This is my go-to palette when I have to travel light. The color payoff is really great. I love that WnW just keeps getting better with age.