Welcome to 2010! I must admit that I am filled with high expectations for this year. Last year was filled with the amazing (the growth of this blog) and the not so amazing (stupid appendix!). I have already started to make some huge strides both professionally and personally, and I can't wait to see how it all unfolds. "I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship" -Louisa May Alcott
On that note, I wanted to do a brief roundup of last years best finds. This was a daunting task, so I decided to separate it into two categories; personal and professional. The products below are my old faithfuls! I am lucky enough to try out fantastic new products all the time, but the list below are the staples that I consistently return to. Here is the rundown:
Best Moisturizer
- Personal: Creme de La Mer Creme
- Professional: Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentrè
Best Primer
- Personal: Smashbox Oil Free Primer
- Professional: Youngblood Mineral Primer
Best Foundation
- Personal: Make Up Forever High Definition
- Professional: FaceAtelier Ultra Pro
Best Concealer
- Personal: Estee Lauder Double Wear
- Professional: Eve Pearl Magic Salmon Trio
Best Perfecter/Corrector
- Personal: Senna Mineral Eye Lift Powder
- Professional: MAC HyperReal Pressed Powder in Medium
*note* I require Bobbi Brown Tinted Eye Brightener for everything. Best under-eye touchup!
Best Powder
- Personal: Bare Essentials Hydrating Mineral Veil
- Professional: CARGO High Definition Pressed Powders
Best Eyeliner
- Personal and Professional: Make Up Forever Aqua Eyes
Best Mascara
- Personal: Benefit BadGal in Black and Plum
- Professional: CoverGirl Lash Blast
Best Bronzer
- Personal: PlantLove Bronzer
- Professional: MAC Mineralize Golden Bronze
Best Blush
- Personal: Benefit PosieTint
- Professional: NARS Orgasm
Best Lipgloss
- Personal: MAC Tinted Lipglass
- Professional: Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics LipTars
Best Lipstick
- Personal: Bobbi Brown
- Professional: Three Custom Color
Best Eyeshadow
Hair
- Personal: Moroccan Oil Treatment Oil and Masks
- Professional: Joico Argon Oil, and Hairspray
Extras:
- Make Up Forever Flash Color Case
- Eve Pearl dark eyelash glue
- Jao Hand Sanitizer
- Mario Badescu acne products
*thanks Irene Kim for the perfect quote to start off the year* (read her blog, it's lovely!)
