How is it even possible that 2016 is over?? I am starting to think I am going to blink and my kids will be in college. It just isn't fair! There is one good thing about 2016 being over...and that's all the good stuff I discovered throughout the year in the realm of all things beauty. I am only covering my top 10 makeup favorites in this post. I hope to get a favorite skin care post up very soon, so stay tuned for that one!
These products are in no particular order....I don't think I could actually pick one to be my most favorite.
Let's start with the face!
1.
YSL Touche Eclat Blur Primer
There is so much I could say about this primer, but to condense it, I will say that it is the only primer I finished and repurchased in 2016. It is my go to and never, ever fails to give me the most flawless smooth base to apply my foundation.
2.
Shiseido Synchro Skin Lasting Foundation
This gives me the happy feels every time I think about it. It is THAT good! I have recommended this to so many people, and as far as I know, they have all been more than satisfied. It is a semi matte finish that lasts all day long and gives a very flawless finish. The only downside to this is that it does contain alcohol, but nonetheless, I feel like it would still work wonderfully on all but super dry skin. You will not be disappointed if you give this one a try!
Left to Right: Shade Golden 2, Shade Golden 4
This is the number one product I recommend to all of my clients....it's a filter in a compact, and imparts such an ethereal glow to the skin, instantly making you look younger and more radiant. This is a finishing powder...not a setting powder, so I prefer to use it to buff out all of my face makeup once I am done with all of my steps. I also carry Dim Light and Luminous Light in my kit. The only one I wouldn't suggest buffing out with is the Luminous Light, but if you want a glow from within highlight, that is the one to choose! I feel naked when I forget to include this step in my daily routine. It's that beautiful!
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in "Radiant Light"
The best, hands down, bronzer in my collection. It took me quite awhile to appreciate this for the beauty it is. It gives just enough glow without looking glittery and the color is perfect for light-medium skin to make it look sun kissed and perfect. I tend to only stick to the bronzer side in the Fall and Winter, but when Spring and Summer come along, I mix all the colors together and love the effect! It also makes a great eyeshadow...I often where the highlight shade all over my lid on days I am short on time.
Left to Right: Bronzer only, Highlight only, both mixed
I don't know why I waited so long to jump on the Becca blush train, but I am sure glad I eventually did. The Blushed in Light trio palette is gorgeous, but the real standouts to me are the Luminous Blushes. They are very intimidating in the pan, but when applied with a brush they give such a radiant glow to the cheeks, and it would be super easy to skip a highlight while using them.
Left to Right: Wisteria, Songbird, Snapdragon, Camellia
Now let's move on to the eyes...some of these are staples that I use every single day in my makeup routine, and others are standouts that make for a super simple, yet elegant and put together, eye look .
This was such a standout product for me, especially for $4! It works just as well as the ABH Brow Pomade, but lasts much longer in the pot. I have had this one for almost a year and it has yet to dry out. A must have for someone that needs to fill in a little more than just a "bit" of their brows.
Color: Light Brown
Move over paint pot....Bare Minerals is in town. These are the BEST eye primers I have ever used, and they have an SPF of 15! They are wonderful as cream shadows like they are marketed, but as a primer, they have a place in my everyday routine, no fail.
Left to Right: Soft Linen, Barely Nude, Cinnamon
I am ALL about a simple eye...but I want people to think I spent a lot of time on it. These are the BEST way to achieve that glamorous and elegant look without spending more than 3 minutes on your eye makeup. I plan on collecting a lot more of these in the near future and recommend them to anyone who enjoys a good cream eyeshadow.
Left to Right: Onyx #5, Cold Copper #9, and Gold Ashes #12
These serve the same purpose as the eye tints above...swipe on, blend out and GO! And they don't budge....like at all! They are so super long wearing and make for an awesome eyeshadow base or to wear on their own. Another great item to start collecting.
Left to Right: Rose Gold, Amethyst, Cocoa, and Copper
And finally, we come to lips. If you know me at all, you know I am not a fan of matte lips.....on most people actually. It's just a look I find ages people more than it flatters (my opinion of course). And with my wrinkly lips, I just can't pull it off. A good gloss makes my lips plump looking, healthy, and most importantly, camouflages my wrinkles.
This is by far my favorite gloss of 2016. It is long lasting, not sticky and they have some of the most beautiful nude colors....a line after my own heart!
Left to Right: "Far Out" and "Groovy"
And here is me wearing all of my faves listed above. I hope you all enjoyed hearing what my favorite makeup items were in 2016. I would love to hear what yours were! Have a happy and blessed 2017!!
