Top 13 Beauty Products from 2013

Wow!
    Today is the last day of 2013! I learned so much about myself this year and really enjoyed life. This year I finished Freshman year and ended halfway through sophomore year, travelled in January, discovered my love for Korean makeup earlier in January and overall my makeup abilities. I grew in my relationships with my family and friends, and I learned to accept the love that people have given me. Speaking of love, today is all about the products that I have loved throughout the year. That is why there was no monthly favorites for December (: Lets get started on this mega review!

Face
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    This is my holy grail BB Cream. Seriously, when my acne was like horrendous (I'll do a blog post about how I cleared up my skin soon), I used this BB cream and it really helped to make my skin look better. I still you it now and i absolutely love it. Nature Republic is a line that I have only tried a little bit, but I really enjoy this BB cream. It has a natural finish and makes your skin really soft to touch. I definitely recommend this product to everyone! I like to apply it in small dots across my skin and then blend it all out with a kabuki brush. Its like one step to a flawless face.

2.

     This is probably one of the best concealers I have ever used (and believe me I have used a lot). It is a really solid kind of concealer, like the kind that you would expect in a stick form, however for this product you can either use your fingers or a brush. I like to warm it up with my skin, so I usually use my fingers to blend it all out. This can cover anything! I'm convinced. The truth of the matter is that it is simply amazing. I've used it on my friends when I've done their makeup for Formal (basically like Homecoming and Prom) and it always has made their skin look great. Plus it looks good in photos.

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     I rave about this powder all the time. I'm addicted, what can I say? Ha ha, so this is one of the best powders I have ever used. Its not coarse on your skin and it blend in seamlessly. I've talked about this powder in one of my videos on YouTube, so I'll leave y'all a link in the down for that video, in which i explain which powders fit which skin type. It has no talc so its great for sensitive skin and it won't clog your pores like most powders. I use this mostly in the summer seasons because it also has sunscreen in it as well.

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     This is the Laura Geller Baked Blush in Bora Bora. It is the perfectest peach-y pink I have used so far! It gives such a natural flush to your cheeks and the finish is gorgeous. It makes your skin look fresh and dewy, while including a subtle shimmer. I could honestly talk about it forever, from the texture to the hue, but then this would be a very long post (; Lets just say that it is amazing.

Eyes:

1.

     One day I'm going to suck up and buy the MAC paint pots, but until then, I'm going to keep talking about the Maybelline Color Tattoos. I really like this one in Barely Branded, which is a really pretty champagne tone that really compliments any eye look that your trying to achieve. This is a great base and I especially love to use it when I'm going to be out for a long time, since it's supposed to last all day. Overall amazing base product.

2.

      I love me my neutral eye shadows, so its no wonder that I fell in love with this creamy palette from L'Oreal. Seriously when i say creamy, I really mean it. I almost like these eye shadows better than my mac ones! Almost. They apply very well to your eyes and are completely matte. When I go to the drugstore its hard to find really good quality eye shadows, but now I'm just collecting from L'Oreal since I have found the best drugstore eyeshadow palette I've ever used.

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     FAVORITE EYELINER ALERT! Sorry I had to get that out of my system. This is one creamy waterproof eyeliner. It applies like butter and stay put no matter what your going to be doing. This little guy has made tight lining so much easier! I have a few other black eyeliners, but nothing can really compare to this ones staying power. Good job Urban Decay, you have made my life so much easier now (:

4.

     Look no further for mascara. If you want zero clumps, volume, lift  and length, this is the mascara for you. Cover girl mascaras are my favorite for their formulations, and this one kinda takes the cake. I have tried so many mascaras and none have been as amazing. I mean honestly, I like it so much more then the Benefit They're Real Mascara. I find that that one has an unpleasant smell and it too liquid-y. Cover girl has completely spoilt me. The formula is nice and medium so not too thin, and not too thick either. It applies so much easier and isn't messy like most.

5.

     Too Faced Shadow Insurance is a great eye primer. It really keeps your eye makeup in place, whereas otherwise it would be sliding around (i have fairly oily eyelids). When I use this, I have complete confidence that everything will stay in place and not smudge. I definitely think that this is worth the price (which isn't "that" bad, for high end) and that everyone should add this guy to their collections, that is if you want a smudge proof base for your makeup.

Lips:

 1, 2, 3.

     This has proven to be one of the best lip glosses i have ever used! the formula is so nice. Not too gooey, not too thin either. Uber pigmented and so smooth, they really add a gorgeous sheen to the lips. Normally I don't like a lot of glossy products, but this turned out to be a great surprise. I definitely couldn't just pick one of them as favorites so I just decided to show you all the ones I own. I do plan on picking up more next time Ulta has a 3 for 15 sale, but for now these are mine (:

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     Last Product is this amazing lipstick! It is a multi-toned flesh toned pink. That's right, its Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Petal. This is my go to MLBB (my lips but better) color. It looks so pretty an natural. It make my lips look very pretty and plump for kissing. Keke, just kidding, my brothers would kill that poor guy (: It has a really nice moisturizing feel to it, leaving a moist finish on your lips.

     Alright people! Last post for 2013. I can't believe that this year is done! I just got used to putting 2013 on my papers and now I have to relearn that skill. UGH! I really hope you guys have made your resolutions and are ready to stick to them. I'll see you all next year!!

Gracie

p.s. I might do a year anniversary giveaway. Tell me what you think about that in the comments bar. Oh and don't forget to 1+ this if you're excited for future posts (: