Monday 31 December 2012

Favourite Products Of 2012!

2012 has been the year I've really delved deeper into the beauty market, and I can completely blame blogging for this. Trust me, my bank account has suffered. I don't regret it one bit though, because I've found something I absolutely love in trying make-up, haircare, and skincare products, even if my whole routine has tripled in length. I've seen a lot of bloggers do a round up of their favourite products of 2012, so naturally, I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon... instead of shredding my bank statements.

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation: A bloggers favourite, and definitely my go-to foundation for this year. It's long-lasting, has great coverage, and the shade match is very almost perfect.
e.l.f Powder Brush: The first make-up brush I ever tried, and it's made a huge difference to my make-up application. I never realised how much difference make-up brushes made!
MUA Heaven and Earth Palette: Such a bargain at only £4.00. It's really given me the chance to experiment with different eyeshadow looks, I'm well on the way to perfecting the smokey eye!
Models Own Polishes: Do I need to say anymore? Favourite polish brand ever.
e.l.f Eyebrow Kit: Defining eyebrows really does make a difference to your face, I feel naked without filling in my eyebrows now!
Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer: I don't know how I managed without concealer before this, and this is such a bargain for the quality of the product.

Neutrogena Visably Clear Wash and Mask: I love that this is a wash and mask in one, it definitely comes in handy when I'm having a skin emergency.
Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish: One of the most popular products in the blogging community of 2012, and I can see why. This has actually made a massive difference to my skin, and I've managed to make it last since May, so it's worth the money.
Soap and Glory The Righteous Butter: A newish addition to my favourite products, I'd been a Body Shop body butter lover for a couple of years, but now I've been converted. This sinks into the skin so much faster and is definitely more effective.
Carmex Cherry Lipbalm: This has been a 'lip-saver' in the winter months, and it smells gorgeous.
Origins Super Spot Remover: I only started using this about a week ago, but it's amazing. It dries up spots super fast, and I can tell it was last for ages. It's definitely worth the money.
Soap and Glory Hand Food: Best handcream ever! I've managed to get my Mum and Dad on the Hand Food bandwagon as well, I also love the fact there's marshmallows in it.
OH LOLA! by Marc Jacobs: I picked this up in LA, and it's been my favourite fragrance of the year. The bottle is absolutely gorgeous, and I love having it on my dressing table.

There's been so many amazing products around the blogging community this year, and I know that I wouldn't  have ever discovered half of them if I didn't have a blog. I hope you all have a fabulous new year, whatever your plans are this evening. I'm off to visit my family in Shropshire for a few days!

What have been your favourite products of 2012?

20 comments:

  1. Oh fab picks! I have the MUA undressed palette on my top 12 of 2012 check it out - yours is lush!
    http://thenew62.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/top-12-of-2012.html
    Rachael
    x

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    1. I'll go and check that out now! It's an awesome palette :) Happy new year! x

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  2. Great picks! i agree with you on the models own nail polish and soap and glory products all amazing things! Happy new year! xx
    http://beautyisunwrittenxo.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Thank you! Yes love love love Models Own.
      Happy new year! xx

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  3. Blogging can be fatal for your bank account!
    The MUA palettes were also on my 2012 post (http://summersbeautyonabudget.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/the-beauty-stars-of-2012.html) xxx

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    1. Hahaha it definitely has been, probably for the best I don't have a job. I'd end up blowing all my money on products! I'll check it out soon :) Happy new year! xo

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  4. I have a 2012 list planned! Yours is awesome. I love literally everything on it, such good picks! Soap and Glory, Cleanse and polish, Models Own and Marc Jacobs, I'm in love :) Please check mine out when it's up!
    Chloe xx
    http://twinklespoon.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Aw thank you! There's been some really great products around this year. I definitely will be! Happy new year xo

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  5. I heard some many great things about MUA makeup! When I'm in the UK, I should definitely buy some items :)

    xoxo
    Suzanne from writtenbysuzanne

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    1. Yeah some of it can be a bit hit and miss, but there's some really good products in the range! Definitely do it :) I highly recommend the eyeshadow palettes! Happy new year xo

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  6. We have quite a few similar favourites :) I loved the Wake me up foundation, it was just too dark for me. xo

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    1. Ooo, it's because we're both awesome haha ;) Yeah I've noticed in the winter it doesn't match my skin just as well. Bloody paleness! Happy new year xo

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  7. lovely products! i love marc jacobs' bottles, they are soo pretty xx

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    1. I know, they're so eye catching and original! xx

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  8. Oh Lola is quite possibly the best thing I've ever smelt! I will forever be using Soap & Glory products :D

    Hope you had a brilliant Christmas and Happy New Year!
    Just Smile.
    xo

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    1. It smells amazing doesn't it! Me too, love them.
      You too, Michelle! xx

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  9. So many lovely products, I agree with you on a lot of them! :) xo

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  10. I absolutly LOVE rimmels wake me up foundation. Has saved my skin! Best foundation from 2012! Nat x

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