My Top 12 of 2012

It is that time again, and to start my year in the blogging world I will be doing my top 12 of 2012, like last year. (check that blog post out here).

So here are my top products that have stood up for me this year. Some are new discovery and some are oldie but goldie.

In the next few weeks, I will be doing reviews on all top 12. (That is a promise!!)

So if you are interested follow me on Facebook or Twitter to get updates when I post the reviews :)

 1. Revlon Colorstay Foundation. 

I discovered this foundation this year, I had heard so much about this product and finally went to grab it, Revlon Colorstay foundation is amazing. It looks so natural but is still full coverage, and I found a great color that matches me. I have the color 150 Buff. I have already gone through one bottle and just bought my second.

The foundation comes for two different skin types and I use the one for normal/dry skin. (I can go on and on about this foundation and it will be the first detailed review conning soon)

2. Real Technique brushes

Affordable and amazing quality. That is the reason why they have been so popular.
I love all of them, I think I own most of the brushes and the blush brush and the expert brush are two of my favorite. The are so soft and they blend so well. Love them!

3. NYX blush in Angel 03

In the beginning of summer I ordered of NYX website and I had never seen any of the blushes so I ordered Angel, only by looking online. I fell in LOVE.
It is a bit difficult to get NYX in the UK, I think the only way is to order online, and I am defiantly ordering more from them since my first order was just amazing. There is a NYX store in Iceland.
(Check them out here)
Anyway the blush.... its called Angel and is the most perfect blush for me. It suits my skin tone and is very natural.

4. L'Oreal False Lash Telescopic

Finding a great mascara is a mission in life. Right?

I have straight, small, boring lashes.
Somehow this worked better then any other mascara. (so far)

The brush is great and the formula nice.
The only thing is that it is a bit pricey.. around 11 pounds? but you can always find offers and it was on an offer when I bought it so I was happy. 

I keep on grabbing this mascara over and over again so I must have loved it.

5. Rimmel Lycra Pro, Nail polishes

I love all nail polishes, and picking one 'brand' was a torture.
BUT... I love these, the brush is big and easy to use. These colors are amazing for fall and winter and they last long. One thing is that the whole collection does not have a big selection of colors but these three have been my favorite! 

6. Seche Vite, Dry fast top coat.

This top coat is great, It dries super fast and makes your nail polish last super long. 

I'm already half way through my bottle and it is getting a bit thick now. It is not really bothering me because when I use it my nails dry in like 2 min.

7. Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters

This was the year of moisturizing lipsticks, and on the top there were the Revlon Lip butters.
I have few, and like I said I will be doing a review on them but these two are my favorite colors.
010 Raspberry Pie and 080 Strawberry Shortcake.

The colors are so vibrant and the lip butter is very moisturizing.

Total must!!

8. NYX Jumbo Pencil in 604 Milk

I bought the Jumbo Pencil in May when I was in Iceland.
This is a great eyeshadow base and a highlighter. It is so creamy and so easy to blend.
And guess what...LOVE IT ! 

9. Urban Decay Primer Potion.

This was on my list last year. I have gone through 4 small primer potions and this December I bought the normal size.
It is a must have for me and I use it every day. Such a great product. :)

10. Urban Decay Naked 1 & 2 Palette

Last year I mentioned Naked 1 on my top list. And this year I got Naked 2 for Christmas.

I still don't know which one I prefer.
Both of them are really great and a must have (at least one of them) for every girl.

11. Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 HR Eyeshadow in On and On Bronze

These eyeshadows are over all a great product.
Gel-Cream Eyeshadow that is super long wearing and easy to wear on its own.
My favorite way to wear it is as a base.
The color On and On Bronze is such a great universal color.

12. Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Pencils

Scandaleyes Pencils are waterproof and they stay on for a long time.
They are very creamy and can be used as a base for eyeshadow.
The colors I have is 005 Nude, 004 Taupe and 001 Black.
They come in more colors and I am sure I will pick up more.
The black one is really good in the waterline.
The nude and the taupe are very unique for drugstore pencils.
And for the last time.... LOVE THEM.

So like I said, more than once, I love all of these products.
I will be doing reviews of all of them in the next few weeks.


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Thanks for reading

Margret X

My top 11 of 2011

Here are things that i have discovered this year and or repurchased. 

These are things that will always be part of my make up collection and 

I will buy again when I run out.

Number 11 – 

There is no way i can pick my favourite nail polish, and extremely hard to pick a nail polish brand. However Topshop nail polishes have been a big favourite this year. They are £6 and they keep on coming out with new colours every month and each time I go to Topshop I grab a new bottle!

Number:  10, 9 and 8.

My eyeliners... This has been my year of eyeliners. 

Rimmel, Glam eyes, professional liquid liner

Topshop Kohl, in black (and every other colour)

Maybelline, Eye studio Gel Liner in black

I am going to do a blog post on my eyeliners soon and a review on my favourites, (so keep tuned)

Number 7

As my favourite hair product this year and I am on my way to boots now to buy a new bottle is

John Frieda, Sheer Blonde, lightening spray.

This has saved me alot of money in going to the hairdressers to get highlights. I have not coloured my hair all year and it looks more natural and healthy than it has done in years. 

I spray it around 2 times a week on a damp hair, mostly the top of my head, comb it, blow dry it and straighten it.

I have recommended it to a friend and she thinks it is the most brilliant product, like I do

Number 6 and 5

As for face product, all I picked was a blush and a concealer.

Maybelline Dream touch blush, in Peach. This gives me the healthiest glow and i always look very natural with that blush on.

Garnier roll on tinted anti-dark circles (concealer) – This product is very important to me. I have horrible dark circles and this works for me. I have used mine all year and I do see a difference. It has caffeine in it and the best thing is, that it is tinted. It works as a concealer and it is a very light formula so the under eye area does not get cakey at all.  

Number 4

Urban Decay, Naked. Eye shadow pallet.

 

I cannot image my life without this pallet. It is my ultimate favourite eyeshadows of all time. And this February Naked 2 is coming out here in the Uk, and I am already on a waiting list for it!

Number 3

Rimmel Kate Collection Red lipstick, number 01. 

A lot of lipsticks wear purchased this year and this one just stands out for me. Love it

Number 2

Urban Decay Primer Potion. 

I have had this in my collection for over 2 years now, and everytime I run out, I need a new one. 

Number 1

My fluffy eyeshadow blending brush. I have few of them but my MAC 224, is my ultimate favourite! I would not be able to put on eyeshadows without this brush and this is a basic blending brush for every one

So that is my list...

I need to squeeze in two other products here and that is my MAC lipstick in Hue and my MAC paint pot in Trophy. Both amazing products that I use too much!

Hope you guys enjoyed this and what are your favourite products this year?

Margrét