Hello. I know it has been a while, a long while, my excuse is finals week and crazy travelling winter break, I am so so sorry but we are back! 2012 is over, it has been a great year, lots of laughs and tears, mistakes and growing up, and hello's and goodbye's. Since it is the beginning of a new year, I decided that a "Best of 2012" series would be a good idea and here is the make-up edition! Enjoy :)
Foundation: Benefit "Hello Flawless!" Oxygen Wow liquid foundation
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| http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/product/view/hello-flawless-oxygen-wow |
This is one of my first foundations and I am in the shade 'I'm all the rage' Natural Beige. I really love this one not only because it has a good handy pump, but it also evens out my complexion really well with its yellow undertones. As an American brand, Benefit did really well in having shades that match their Asian audience well. This gives a really dewy finish and its also hydrating, quite light weight but good every day coverage. Try it out! I pair it with the next item on the list..
Powder: Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder
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| http://www.rimmellondon.com/us/en/products/stay-matte-pressed-powder/ The one I love the most is the one in 'transparent' just because I don't need additional coverage from my powder and it will match my skin tone through out the seasons. This keeps your skin matte but at the same time does not appear cake-y and is very light weight. I just love it! |
Blush: MAC Mineralize Blush in 'Love Joy'
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Although I did finally get the Tarte blush in 'Exposed' but I did wear this one for the majority of the year and I love this so dearly. It is pigmented but not too much that you need to be careful with it. I started getting into non-pink blushes this year because I think it gives a more 'cool' look instead of a sweet look. I don't like using bronzer so this product, in my opinion, is the best of both worlds.
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Eyebrow: Maybelline MasterShape brow pencil + Maybelline Great Lash Clear
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| http://www.maybelline.com/Products/Eye-Makeup/Brow-Liner/Eye-Studio-Master-Shape-Brow-Pencil.aspx |
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| http://www.maybelline.com/Products/Eye-Makeup/Mascara/Great-Lash-Clear-Mascara.aspx |
I have been loving this combination for my eyebrows this year, the pencil is creamier than most brow pencil, which means you need to be careful with it but it also makes it easier once you are used to it. The clear mascara I use as a brow gel to set my eye brows after I fill them in. It is a magical combo, love it! My shade for the pencil is deep brown by the by. :)
Eyeliner: NYX Retractable eyeliner (in 04 Brown and 16 Golden Olive) + Jordana FabuLiner in black
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| http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4141599#sku2242424 |
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| http://www.amazon.com/Jordana-INCOLOR-Fabuliner-Eyeliner-01/dp/B003IL5JVI |
I believe in lining my lashline, it not only makes your lashes look fuller but also makes your eyeliner look more natural. I discovered the NYX liners only 2 months ago but I love it. I love using brown instead of black for my lashline because it is more natural and I love the olive one for my bottom lashline. The Fabuliner is actually only a dollar at Walgreens so don't buy it from Amazon! This stuff is amazing, easy thin or thick lines, just amazing! Shout out to Kelsey who showed me this product!
Eyeshadow: wet n wild Color Icon Eyeshadow collection in 738 Comfort Zone
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| http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/wet-n-wild-color-icon-collection-color-icon-eyeshadow-collection/ID=prod6057326-product |
I was really torn for this one considering I got my Naked 2 Palette this year as well and I love my MAC PaintPot in Rubenesque but this wet n wild palette is not only cheap but also amazing in quality and color. It is pigmented, silky and has all the colors I will need for daily natural make-up. I also got the ELF 140 piece palette in Neutral this year, which has every single color I will ever need in my life, but it is so big that I don't reach for it enough, it is still an amazing palette for a good good price.
Mascara: Benefit They're Real! Mascara in Black
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| http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/product/view/theyre-real This is simply amazing. It is pricey but definitely worth every penny, plus I didn't have to buy it myself so I have every right to love this product. I didn't like it at first when I first got it, especially the plastic wand, so I stopped using it for a while and went back to it and fell in love. It separates your lashes very well, there is absolutely no clumping and only one or two layers will give you a lot of length and volume. So if you want to splurge or treat yourself for the holidays or good grades then I would recommend this. Brushes: Real Techniques Buffing Brush, Expert Face Brush and Deluxe Crease Brush  I just love the entire Real Techniques collection, the kits are nice and reasonably priced, extremely soft and well made. I can't say enough good things about them, all I can really say is GO GET THEM! They are simply amazing. I got them at Ulta when it was on buy one get one 50% off sale, so keep an eye out for that! |
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