Best of Beauty: 2013 Edition

Hello, Beauties!

I am sorry I have been away for so long. I recently moved and have had a lot of things pop up in the meantime. I am happy to say I am back! I have really missed posting.

Today I am going to share my beauty favorites for the year of 2013. I have had the chance to try some fantastic products this year! I will break it down by category, and at the end of the post, I will add a few not-so-favorites!

Face

Foundation

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua

     *Honorable Mention - L'Oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder
*Honorable Mention - YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat Illuminating Foundation
Tinted Moisturizer
Jouer Luminizing Tinted Moisturizer
BB Cream
Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream
*Honorable Mention - L'Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Liquid BB Cream

Primer

Benefit The POREfessional

Concealer

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer

Powder

bareMinerals Ready Foundation

Translucent Powder

TheBalm Sexy Mama

Blush

MAC Blush in Royal Sunset

     *Honorable Mention - Benefit Cha Cha Tint

Bronzer

Tarte Park Avenue Princess

Luminizer

TheBalm Mary-Lou Manizer

Eyes 

Eyeshadow

 Urban Decay

*Honorable Mention - Wet n Wild Eyeshadow in Nutty

Eyeshadow Primer

Lorac Behind the Scenes Eye Primer

Eyeshadow Base

MAC Paint Pot in Painterly

Undereye Concealer

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer

Eyebrows

Benefit Gimme Brow

Mascara

Benefit They're Real Mascara

Mascara Base

Chanel Beaute Des Cils Mascara Base

Eyeliner

Maybelline Eye Stiletto Liquid Eyeliner

Em Cosmetics Waterliner

Lips

Lipstick

YSL Rouge Volupte in 1 Nude Beige  

Lip Gloss

Buxom Full On Lip Cream in White Russian

Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss in Bellini

Lip Crayon

Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Balm in Demure

Lip Stain

Buxom Full On Lip Tarnish in Extortion

Lip Liner

Urban Decay Lip Liner in Naked

*Honorable Mention - Starlooks Lip Liner in Bare

Lip Treatment

Tarte Maracuja Lip Exfoliant

Palettes

Makeup Palette
Tarte Aqualillies Waterproof Eye & Cheek Palette

Eyeshadow Palette

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette

Hair

Shampoo

TheBalm En Root Keep My Color Shampoo

Conditioner

TheBalm En Root Keep My Color Conditioner

Deep Conditioner

Ion Extreme Moisture Creme

Dry Shampoo

Batiste Dark & Deep Brown Dry Shampoo

Oil

MoroccanOil Light Treatment

Hairspray

Big Sexy Hair Spray & Play Volumizing Hairspray

Heat Protectant

Kerastase Nectar Thermique

Tools

Farouk Systems Chi 1" Flat Iron

Remington Keratin Therapy 1" Clip Free Curling Iron

Brush

Tangle Teezer

Bath and Body

Body Wash
SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Body Wash

Lotion
Pacifica Body Butter in Indian Coconut Nectar
*Honorable Mention - 100% Pure Coconut Nourishing Body Cream

Scrub
Tree Hut Shea Sugar Body Scrub in Coconut Lime

Sunscreen
Supergoop! City Sunscreen Serum

Self Tanner
Million Dollar Tan Cabana Tan Extreme & Cabana Tan Extreme Face

Deodorant
Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Deodorant

Fragrance

Perfume
Dolce & Gabbana 3 L'Imperatrice Eau de Toilette

Skincare

Eye Makeup Remover
Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

Makeup Remover Wipes
Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes

Cleansing Water
Caudalie Cleansing Water

Cleanser
Pacifica Sea Foam Complete Face Wash

Exfoliator
Benefit Refined Finish Facial Polish

Toner
Michael Todd Blue-green Algae Toner

Serum
L'Oreal Youth Code Texture Perfector Serum Concentrate

Moisturizer
L'Oreal Youth Code Texture Perfector Day & Night Cream

Eye Cream
Benefit It's Potent! Eye Cream

Lip Balm
Smith's Rosebud Salve in a Tube

Face Mist
Urban Decay B6 Vitamin Infused Complexion Prep Spray

Tools
Clarisonic Mia 2 Cleansing System

Not so Favorite Products of 2013
Almay Wake up Undereye Concealer
Maybelline The Falsies Big Eye Mascara
Dior Creme De Rose Lip Balm
Michael Todd Pink Grapefruit Body Lotion
Evolvh UltraShine Moisture Conditioner
Pacifica Alight BB Cream
Chapstick Hydration Lock 
ModelCo Fibre LASHEXTEND Lengthening Mascara



So, that's the list! Did any of your favorites make it on my list?  Disagree with any of my un-favorites?


I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year! 

Jorden