2013 Favorites

As the year comes to an end, it is time to summarize of what my favorites are for this year. I am much more adventurous in trying out new beauty and skincare products and lucky to find some new items that I love and will continue to purchase.

Buxom Lip Cream in White Russian

This is my favorite lip gloss. The creamy texture is long-lasting and has a minty tingling effect. The shade is a beautiful soft pink which goes so well over almost every lipstick.

Beauty Blender Solid Cleanser

After trying out so many brush cleanser, I have found the best cleanser for my beauty blender and makeup brushes. It takes the least amount to get all the makeup residue out. This solid cleanser is pricey and I have a cleanser from another brand to try out next but I'm pretty confident that I will re-purchase this.

Benefit Rockateur Blush

I have heard so much raves about this newest blush from Benefit. I have almost all the other boxed blushes from Benefit and when this one was released a couple of months ago, I convinced myself that I didn't need another one. But of course I caved in and bought this. This is such a pretty rose gold shade. Very natural on cheeks and I have been using this almost daily since I got it last month.

Marc Jacobs Genius Gel Foundation 

This has to be the first foundation that I love so much that I re-purchased a second bottle before this one is half used up. Gives me the most natural finish and ideal for oily combination skin. Don't need a setting powder which save me a step every morning.

It Cosmetics Bye Bye UnderEye Concealer

Have been using this every single day since I got it back in Aug. See my post for a full review. I have puffy and dark undereye circles and this helps me out so much. 

em Cosmetics Lash Gallery Waterproof Mascara

I received this in my November Ipsy bag. I have stubborn Asian lashes which only waterproof formula would work. I have been using the Maybelline Falsies waterproof mascara exclusively. But after I tried this one, I like this better as it gives more natural effect. I just wish em Cosmetics will start shipping to Canada next year.

NARS ITA Contour Brush

Makes contouring face a breeze with this brush. Highly recommend this.

Graftobian Corrector Palette

As you can tell from the picture, I love this palette. I use the darker salmon shade(far left) and the lighter pink shade(second from the right) mixed together for my undereye area before I apply my It Cosmetics Bye Bye Undereye Concealer. Really helps with the dark blue-ish circles.

GlamGlow SuperMud Clearing Treatment Mask

This is my newest addition to my skincare routine. See post for review. I have been using this mask every second/third day for 2 weeks now and I can honestly say there is a huge improvement in my skin texture. My pores on my nose and cheeks are significantly smaller and tighter and my monthly hormonal breakouts are non-existent, which is a first for me in years. 

I am probably missing a few of my favorite products here as I am still visiting my family in Toronto and I did not bring a luggage full of makeup products. But these are in my travel makeup bag and some are new purchases.

What are your favorites for this year? What are your must-have items that you cannot live without?