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Best of 2013 – Beauty Favourites

11 January 2014

Best of 2013

Here it is guys, the best products of 2013 in my humble opinion! Sorry it’s a bit late this year, but you wouldn’t believe the technical problems I’ve had since the beginning of 2014! Let’s just say it involved me trying to export this video more than 10 times and failing, so in the end I decided to treat myself to a brand new computer (more on that on my next blog post!). But without further ado, here are the products that made a lasting impression on me during 2013. As always, all the links to everything I mentioned are below.

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Products Mentioned

Best Face Primer

Benefit The POREfessional Primer

Best Foundation

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

Best Concealer

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer

Best Eye Primer

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Best Blush

MAC Blush || Pinch Me & Pinch O Peach

Best Bronzer

Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel Moisturizing Bronzing Powder || #62

Best Powder

Giorgio Armani Micro-Fil Loose Powder || #01

Best Eyeshadow

Urban Eyeshadow || Half Baked

Best Mascara

Benefit They’re Real Mascara

Best Lip Product

Soap & Glory Super Colour Fabulipstick || The Missing Pink

Rimmel Kate Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick in #107

Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer || Celestial

Best Makeup Brush

Real Techniques Buffing Brush

Best Fragrance

Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau Sensuelle

Best Nail Varnish

Rimmel 60 Seconds || Rapid Ruby

Best Eyebrow Product

MAC Eyeshadow || Carbon

Best Skincare Product

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

HealGel Eye*

If you’re looking to buy any of these products I mentioned, I thoroughly recommend them! What were your favourite products from 2013?

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  1. Ana Leote says

    11 January 2014 at 2:37 pm

    I love Rimmel 60 seconds’ naill polishes!

    xx

    http://analeote.blogspot.pt/

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  2. Kate says

    11 January 2014 at 3:15 pm

    Great choices! I love my urban decay primer potion :)

    Kate xo | http://www.beautybabbles.com

    Reply
  3. Samantha M says

    11 January 2014 at 3:47 pm

    Awesome product list. I have a few which are my favorites as well and even more on my “wishlist” haha thank you for sharing! xx

    Reply
  4. Carol Pelzer says

    13 January 2014 at 4:44 pm

    My absolute favourite is smashbox photo finish foundation primer!

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