I have always loved makeup and I've made quite the collection in the past few years but 2010 is when I first started purchasing more high-end brands. I've tried lots of products over the year, some I loved some not so much. But this post is about products I've loved in 2010. I will post links down below if you want to purchase any of the items I list.(These products are in no specific order)
Eyes
Too Faced Natural Eye Shadow Pallet - I haven't had this pallet for long but I absolutely love it. It is the perfect pallet for everyday looks and traveling, it contains 9 shadows, 3 matte and 6 shimmer. It has shades ranging from peachy-flesh tones to hazelnut browns. I would recommend this pallet to anyone who is interested in makeup. The price isn't ideal but the silky quality of these shadows make your eyes feel like heaven!
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P241303&categoryId=B70
Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer Potion - I always used to think it didn't matter whether I used liquid concealer or eye shadow primer but after using Urban Decay's primer potion I will never use concealer again unless its an emergency. It comes in 3 different shades, original which dries clear, Sin (the one i'm currently using) which dries a champagne shimmer that can be used as a highlight and Eden which is a matte nude shade.
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P74310&categoryId=B70
Maybelline New York Eye Studio Gel Liner - This gel eye liner is great for making a cat-eye effect. Its 24 hour wear which is great because some gel liners are so creamy they'll smudge easily. This liner also claims its smudge free, it doesn't smudge easy but when you go to wash your face it definitely will smudge, its waterproof as well so you definitely need a good eye make up remover to take this off! It comes in three shades blackest black, brown, and egg plant(which is a plum shade).
Can be purchased in stores such as Shoppers Drugmart and Walmart.
Pigments - I just recently started trying pigments and absolutely love them, I am currently loving M.A.C pigments and Bare Mineral pigments. A pigment is basically just a loose eye shadow that hasn't been pressed into a solid. Pigments are super pigmented and vibrant. The great thing about these is you can press your own eye shadows with them, even mix pigments together to make a whole new shadow! Negative side is, they can get pretty messy.
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/154/372/Pigment/index.tmpl
Cover Girl's Lash Blast Mascara - I don't think I will ever get enough of this mascara, I already have fairly long lashes but Lash Blast does wonders for my eyes and completes every look. I normally apply 3 coats. I constantly get asked if I'm wear false lashes, and now you know my secret.Can be purchased in stores such as Shoppers Drugmart and Walmart.
Lise Watier's Eye Liners - I discovered Lise Watier this year at Shoppers Drugmart and fell in love with their water proof eye liners, they come in all different colours with corresponding liquid glitter liners. These two together make the perfect everyday look if you want something more fun then your standard black or brown liner. The eye liners are so creamy you can also use them as a colour base for you eye shadows!Can be purchased in stores such as Shoppers Drugmart
Face
L'oreal's True Match Super-Blendable Makeup - I have very very light skin and it's hard for me to find shades that actually match my skin tone. I frequently try foundations and love them but unfortunately they never completely match my skin tone. I always have to crazily try to blend them in which can become very time consuming. True match is the only foundation I've found that is a perfect match, it also has good coverage and is very buildable which are qualities I look for in a great foundation.Can be purchased in store such as Shoppers Drugmart and Walmart.
Gosh Face Primer - Like eye shadow primers I never really thought I needed a face primer but they truthfully do make your face products last all day. Gosh Primer gives your face brighter more alive look and is silky to the touch. I recommend this to anyone looking for a good quality face primer.Can be purchased in store such as Shoppers Drugmart.
Gosh Giant Sun Powder - This bronzer is definitely giant and its one of the best bronzers i've tried, its perfect for my skin tone. It would also be great for darker skin tones to add a gleaming look to your face because this is a shimmer bronzer. You can also apply this on the body to make your skin look luminous!Can be purchased in store such as Shoppers Drugmart.
NARS Blush in Orgasm - This is the perfect peachy-pink shade for your cheeks, it also has gold flecks which make your skin shine. NARS blushes are very pigmented and have a silky texture.
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P2855&categoryId=B70
Lips
M.A.C's Tinted Lip Conditioner - I'm absolutely addicted to my M.A.C's Tinted Lip Conditioner in Petting Pink. It makes your lips feel super soft with a slight tint of pink. It also has SPF 15 so you lips will be protected from sun damage. I always use this before apply any other lip product whether it be liner, gloss or lipstick.
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/164/642/Tinted-Lip-Conditioner-SPF-15/index.tmpl
M.A.C's Satin Lip Stick in Myth - This year I've been obsessed with having nude lips, almost flesh tone, and the adding a coloured gloss for just a small amount of colour. I was a little cautious about buying Myth because it is such a nude colour, but I am happy I purchased this lip stick, its perfect for everyday and goes with any makeup look.
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/168/310/Lipstick/index.tmpl
Other
Bath and Body Works Sweet Pea Anti-bacterial Moisturizing Hand Lotion - I am obsessed with having clean hands but hate the alcohol sent of hand sanitizers,I also find they can dry out my hands. This two in one combo is amazing. The sent is to die for, it smells like sugar candies and I am addicted to it. Not only will my hands be clean and smell great but they will also be extremely soft!
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3904215&cp=4213376.4257189
