Beauty Favourites of 2011

Beauty Favourites of 2011

• 4 Jan 2012

These are the products I have reached for the most throughout 2011. Most categories tend to have 2 favourites because I use both products for different reasons or because I am incapable of making a decision!

I have decided to split my favourites over 2 posts, this one will focus on my beauty favourites and the next will focus on hair and body favourites.

Face♥ Smashbox Photo Finish Bronzing Primer: I love Smashbox primers. I decided to try out the bronzing primer and although it looks quite dark, it goes on nicely to give you a subtle bit of colour.

♥ MAC Strobe Liquid Lotion: I mix this together with the Smashbox primer to make what I believe is the best primer. I love the luminous effect it achieves, and also helps my make-up go on much nicer.

♥ Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua: A natural but flawless finish, this is my Holy Grail foundation. I love that you can build up the coverage to suit your skin and that it leaves a lovely dewy finish.

♥ Avon Smooth Mineral Liquid Foundation: This is my favourite “cheaper” foundation. It provides a light to medium coverage with a luminous finish, great for summer.

♥ Garnier Caffeine Anti-dark Circles 2-in-1 Roll-on: A great under-eye concealer that makes your eyes appear more awake. Also provides a refreshing cooling effect that wakes you up a little.

♥ Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer: The perfect concealer. Covers all imperfections, can also be used as an under-eye concealer and lasts all day long. It blends like a dream to produce a nice matt finish.

Cheeks

♥ BeneFit Coralista: This blush will suit anyone and I love everything about it. It smells divine, has pretty packaging and is the most beautiful coral shimmer I have seen.

♥ No.7 Mineral Perfection Loose Powder Blusher in Rose Pink: This highly pigmented, blendable, flawless baby pink blush is stunning.

♥ Bourjois Delice de Poudre Bronzing Powder: The perfect colour that when applied does not make me look orange instead it gives me a nice subtle colour. It also smells like chocolate which is always a plus!

♥ BeneFit High Beam: A favourite amongst many, I like to apply this to my cheekbones and brow bones to create that glowy effect.

Eyes

♥ Urban Decay Original Eye shadow Primer Potion: Keeps my eye shadow in place throughout the whole day and stops it creasing.

♥ Urban Decay Naked Palette: This palette is the definition of perfection.

♥ Max Factor Kohl Pencil: I don’t really use eyeliner that often, but when I do this is the one I love. It goes on smoothly, is blendable and stays on throughout the day which is all that I need!

♥ No.7 Extravagant Lashes: This mascara has received some bad reviews over the year but this is my day to day mascara. It may not be the best there is but it creates a natural look that lengthens and adds volume to my lashes. I have to say though I already have a new favourite for this year!

♥ Boujois Volume Clubbing Mascara: To achieve a more dramatic effect I like to use this mascara. It is great for when you are going out as it has great staying power is great and achieves very voluminous lashes.

Lips

♥ Kiko Lipstick #200: I bought this matt nude Kiko Lipstick when I was in Italy and I am so glad I did. With the Dior lip gloss it creates the perfect nude lip.

♥ Avon Ultra Colour Rich lipstick in Pout: A slightly pinky nude that makes a great alternative to your typical nude. I am not a big lipstick wearer but these two really are beautiful.

♥ ELF Conditioning Lip Balm in Peaceful Pink: This lip balm is a great alternative to lipstick and lip gloss that is very moisturising. Great to give your lips a hint of colour.

♥ Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Reflect in Jersey Pink: Firstly, I love the packaging. This is a pretty, lightweight lip gloss that is neither sticky or gloopy and creates the perfect shimmer finish.

Nails

Impossible to pick one favourite polish, I have so many!
♥ NYC in Canal Street
♥ Nails Inc in Jermyn Street
♥ No.7 Stay Perfect in Damson Dream
♥ Maybelline Finish Express in Turquoise Green

Phew, that was a long post! So there are my beauty favourites in 2011. Are there any products you would like a more in-depth review on?

Are any of these products your favourite? If not what are your favourites?

I hope you have all had a lovely day :)
XOXO Carissa