A lot of new favorite formulas were launched this year, like Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy and NARS Audacious, which certainly made it extra challenging to narrow down favorites to a list of ten. As much as I love coral lipsticks, I found several non-coral colors that made my heart sing, too :)
I tend to like my lipgloss to be rather pigmented, and for the rare occasions I fall in love with a gloss that isn't pigmented, it's usually ridiculously sparkly. This list definitely reflects those preferences! :) I hope to hear from you about your personal faves!
It was tough, but here's my list of favorites for individual eyeshadows (which means they aren't only available in duos, quads, or palette -- see Best Makeup Palettes of 2014 for those!). As you might expect, it was hard to narrow it down, and I'm a fan of variety and spreading the love around, so I...
Oh, boy, there were some beautiful highlighters released this year (I reviewed a little over 50). Of all products, highlighters seem to be a weakness for me. They're often products that I stow away in my basics drawer, which is really the most coveted of all drawers (for my makeup stash, that is),...
Bringing down my favorites to a mere ten--TEN!!--from over 200 blushes that I've reviewed this year was painful. There were so many amazing formulas and shades released this past year! To that end, I wanted to make sure to share the love (and not just choose ten from the same formula!), but I urge...
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I think there's a trend in my favorites this year: shimmer, dusty/faded/muted shades, and anything but classic red creams. I found myself loving quite a bit of Formula X and Zoya this year, and NARS' revamped formula had some nice shade offerings. I'm glad MAC reformulated their polish with a new...
It really shouldn't be a surprise to see so many of Makeup Geek's blushes on this list, because from the first one I tried to the last, they were stellar. They really nailed the formula; it's not just good for the money, but it's a fantastic powder blush, period. The texture was soft without being...
I feel like this was the year of the eyeliner when it came to choosing my favorite budget-friendly eye products. It was hard not to make a list just for eyeliners, because there were so many amazing shades to choose from!
There's little sweeter in beauty than when a product performs exceptionally well and comes with a wallet-friendly price tag! These lip products prove you don't need to spend a lot to get bold, bright, or unique colors. I love seeing brands put out better and better budget-friendly alternatives so...
