Nancy: Favorite products of 2013.

Hi all! The year is now coming to an end! And a new year is about to begin. I want to share my favorite products or the products I've been using this year. Most of the products I've used are still the same but there are many different ones that I've tried and really liked. Lets start!

1. Boscia Clear Complexion Cleanser

• $26.00 at Sephora

I haven't used this product for that long yet but I feel like it's really helping out my complexion. I just wanted to try out a new cleanser that wasn't from the drugstore. I've used a lot of drugstore products and I was getting tired of reusing the same ones. I heard good reviews on this cleanser and wanted to try it out. When I first started using it I've noticed that my face was breaking out more than I wanted. I didn't like that very much. But as I continued using it, I saw that it was also clearing my face at the same time. I'm going to continue using this product and hopefully see some good results.

2.  Napoleon Perdis Foundation Stick

• $39.00 from Sephora

This is quite pricey for a foundation stick. I wanted to try a new foundation that would stay on the whole day and has good coverage. I didn't want it to be too heavy either. I had to ask someone working there for some advice because I really didn't know which foundation was close to my personal preference. She recommended this one. I've never heard of this brand and was quite hesitant to try it out. But I really liked foundation sticks in general because they are very good at covering up blemishes. I bought it and loved it! It does a great job at covering and was lightweight as well. The only downside to this was the smell. I'm not too fond of the smell but I can't blame it since it contains spf. I might not purchase it only because of that, But overall, great foundation if you want good coverage.

3. Anastasia Beverly Hills Tinted Brow Gel

• $22.00 from Ulta

This is great for eyebrows. It enhances your eyebrows and makes it look darker and bolder. Definitely recommended! 

4. Em Cosmetic Intensive Waterliner in Black Night

• Emcosmetics site for $20.00 

I've heard a lot of good reviews on this waterliner. I've always been a fan of Michelle Phan so I really wanted to try it. I got a really good deal on this during black friday. I have to say that it's not really any different from other eyeliners. It still smears and it doesn't really stay on my waterliner. It is quite intense so it's still a good eyeliner. 

5. Em cosmetic Creamy Color Matte Lipstick in Wine Stain

• Emcosmetic site for $16.50

I must say this has become one of my favorite lipstick this year. It is up there with my Kat Moss lipstick. It really is a creamy matte lipstick. It's matte but doesn't dry out my lips. I love the color too. Awesome invention Michelle Phan! 

6. Smashbox Wondervision Eye Set

• Ulta for $24.00

This kit comes with the eyeshadow palette, eyeliner, and mascara. Great deal for only $24.00! It was originally $32.00. The color for the palette was really nice and was what caught my eyes in the first place. Very eye catching. I must say this was a great investment!

7. Lorac Pro To Go Palette

• Ulta for $38.00

Last but not least, the Lorac Pro To Go eye and cheek palette. I adore this palette. It is the perfect travel size palette. It has eyeshadows and blushes all together. The perfect combination. I really like the color and has been using it frequently. Another great investment!  

These all are my new favorites for 2013! I can't wait for 2014 and see what other great products I can try out for the new year! As for now, see you all again in my next post soon! Have a Happy New Year! :)

Shia: Revlon Parfumerie Nail Polishes

Happy December! Wow! It's December already! My last post was months ago so I decided to update with some new nail polishes that I recently purchased. These are scented nail polishes that Revlon has smartly brought to us this season. I love the concept, scented nails are so in! The packaging is also a plus, they took the perfume concept and turned the nail polishes into perfume bottles with the cute rounded top. I decided to pick dark colors for the winter season and went with a dark violet(Wild Violets) and wine maroon(Bordeaux). The purple is a really dark violet, almost black with a hint of purple and tiny gold flecks. While the wine color is a matte deep dark red. So when you first open the bottle you are going to smell the usual strong nail polish smell but once you start applying and it dried on your nails you can really smell the sweet scent of each polish. The violet one smells like well violet and the wine one smells like a bouquet of flowers.

I can't stop smelling my nails because the scent is strong in a good way. However, the scent is not long lasting, the first few minutes the scent is strong, but after an hour or so it started to fade, keep that in mind. The consistency of the nail polishes are good, not too light or heavy, one coat would do but I like to intensify the color using two coats. It's a must try, super cute, it works and affordable. Originally $5.99 at Ulta but with my rewards card I was able to get $1 off each. Sorry for the horrible job painting my nails, I've never been a patient person when it comes to painting my nails, hence my short nails, I'm far too busy and impatient to keep my nails long and fancy. Have a great winter and keep warm!