So here's my post as promised showcasing my best makeup products of 2016. I have grouped some of the products up and will detail more below.
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| Skindinavia Setting Spray, Garnier BB Cream, Maybelline Age Rewind Concealers, MAC MSF in Give Me Sun, Becca SSP, Isa Dora Liquid Eyeliner, MAC & Urban Decay Eye Liner Pencils, Benefit Roller Lash Mascara, UD Cannonball Mascara, L'Action Lip Plumper, TBS LipLiner, MAC Pro Longwear Liner, Colourpop Liquid Lipstick, Gerard Cosmetic Liquid Lipstick, NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream, NYX Butter Lipgloss. |
#1: Skindinavia Setting Spray: I had wanted to try this as I knew they created the formula for the UD All Nighter Setting Spray. They are so close in comparison but the Skindinavia one is slightly better in terms of longevity. It really keeps my makeup on in hotter climates which is great!
#2: Garnier BB Cream for Combination Skin: LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this cream and it is my daily cream to use after the Kiehls Serum. It blends into my skin seamlessly and blurs any imperfections and gives me a smooth, hydrating and brightening base for my makeup.
#3: Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in Medium and Light: I started using this maybe 6 months ago and have not used an alternative concealer since. It is so blendable and the coverage is excellent. I use the Medium to conceal blemishes/marks on my face and the Light as an undereye concealer.
#4: MAC MSF in Give Me Sun: Although I have recently stopped using this, as I like to switch up my makup when the climate changes, I really liked this bronzer. When I saw HollyBoon using it, I was afraid it would be too orange on my skin but it isn't. It provides enough warmth that you can actually wear it alone, however I do love my blush so I add that on top too!
#5: Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Powder in Rose Gold: This has been my 'go to' highlighter pretty much all 2016. It gives a nice subtle glow with slight shimmer. It adds a nice amount of warmth to my skin. I love it!
#6 Isa Dora Liquid Eyeliner in Black/Navy Blue: So I used to swear by Collection's black liquid liner however I found that it used to flake off easily so I decided to try out Isa Dora. I love the applicator as it is like a felt tip but much narrower and the pigmentation is intense. I own the black and the navy blue and I have used these all year. I now want to get my hands on the brown one for a more natural look.
#7 MAC/Urban Decay Eye Liner Pencils: I have found myself reaching for these brands this year. UD has always delivered with their eyeliner pencils as the formula is perfectly smooth but not too creamy, whereas MAC has a great formula too especially with their kohls and pearlglide liners. I have loved MAC's Black Swan PG and Minted EK. From UD, I loved Ultraviolet ( discontinued) and Covet 24/7 liners.
#8: Benefit Roller Lash & UD Cannonball Mascara: My favourite mascara combination to give my lashes volume, curl and extreme flutterness!
#9: L'Action Lip Plumper: I've mentioned this product before so won't go into too much detail other than it's an extremely moisturising lip plumper.
#10: The Body Shop Lip Liner in 10 (Pink Brown discontinued) / MAC Pro Longwear Lip Liner in Boldly Bare: I love a nude - pink/brown lip and these liners have provided me with a natural outline. Unfortunately, my favourite out of the two has been discontinued which is a shame but I have switched to MAC Lip liners as they have a similar consistency and colour payoff. The shade I matched was 'Subculture'. Boldly Bare by MAC is a pro longwear pencil which is more creamy. Whist I like this formula for this particular shade, I actually prefer the normal lipliners from MAC as I feel they last longer.
#11 Colourpop Liquid Lipsticks (Solow pictured): Colourpop create an amazing range of makeup which are definitely affordable. I own a few of their liquid lipsticks such as: Solow, Trap, Echo Park, Notion, Midi, Brooklyn and Man Eater. What I love about them is how I mix them to form my own unique shade at times and whilst they can be a little drying, nothing beats the colours they rock.
#12: Gerard Cosmetics Hydra Matte Liquid Lipsticks (Skinny dip pictured): I think these were the first liquid lipsticks I owned and I loved them as they were pigmented, hydrating and long lasting too. I still own a good range of colours from them but 'Skinny Dip' has been my favourite as it's similar to my lip colour but with a touch of mauve.
#13: NYX Soft Matte Cream Lipstick (Cairo pictured): These are great for when you you're not wearing any makeup or you want a more natural looking lip. I own Cairo and San Paulo, which I wear individually and mixed together. Although they are not long lasting, they are indeed moisturising and the range of shades is fantastic!
#14: NYX Butter Lipgloss(Creme Brulee) : These glosses are so creamy and yet pigmented too. I owned the 'Peaches & Cream' one but now I have been using 'Creme Brulee' more. The formula and glossiness is amazing!
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