2012 MakeUp Favs

So 2012 is over, and I wanted to put together a quick post on my ultimate favourite makeup products (and a few skincare must haves) that all play a part in my day to day routine. One or two of these items I spotted on other blogs and though, ohh, "I want to try that" and ended up buying multiples throughout the year! I love when you find something that works for you!

Benefit Brows a Go Go

I adore this and it has been a makeup staple of mine for years! Although, I am itching to try the HD Brows palette in 2013

Cover Me Up!
At the start of 2012 I was definitely a drugstore foundation kind of gal - but this year I discovered the power of BB Cream!
Garnier BB Cream in light - day wear
MAC Matchmaster 1.5 - night time wear
MAC Prep and Prime - with SPF 50

MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
MAC Studio Sculpt in NW20
Maybeline Superstay Concealer in 2 Light

The Eyes Have It
Max Factor Colour Perfection Eyeliner Pencil in Black
The Body Shop Liquid Eyeliner in 1 Black
Max Factor False Lash Effect Fusion in Black
Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette
MAC Eyeshadows - Oops! I can't remember the names but they're 2 x Green and 1 x Bright Pearl/ Off White

Kissable Lips
Normally - and I mean 99.9% of the time I just used Vaseline Lip Balm (in Aloe Vera) but, this year I've added 2 Revlon Lipsticks to my favs;
Revlon Lip Butter in 25 Peach Parfait
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick 353 Pearl Cappuccino

Warm me Up Scotty
Where would I be without face powders?! They can totally transform a look and my go to favourites are
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in 005 Silky Beige
Rimmel Sun Glow Bronzer in 025
MAC Blusher in Dame

In this Skin
No matter what you do, or how good you are with makeup - if you're canvas ain't right, you're in for a Bad Makeup Day! Boooo! Below are the little pretties who got me through the year,
La Roche Possay - Toleriane Moisturiser
La Roche Possay - Effaclar A.I Targeted Breakout Corrector
Bio Oil

She Smells Like Roses!
So - there's a special mention in this section, one perfume is my favourite 'going out perfume' (we all have one!), another for day to day wear, and lastly... My Wedding Day Perfume!!! Yeay! For 2012 I got Married! Can you guess which one is which?
Clinique - Mangnifique
Chanel - Coco Mademoiselle
Cacherel - Noa

So what were your must haves for 2012?! I'd love to hear them!

Mwah!
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MimiLuxe's MakeUp Storage

I love to play with my makeup but having a system of 'how to store' and usual favourites is vital in making sure I a) don't make a huge mess b) don't waste and most importantly c) helping make sure that I get out of the door on time in the morning! Before, everything used to go into different makeup bags (and what went where was different every time) lots of online searching for a solution and finally I discovered Muji! And ta'da a star was born! I introduce - my makeup storage for my day to day go to products;

Ooo eee I love it! 3 Stacked clear perspex drawers where everything is at easy reach! You'll see on the top I have some brush pots, handy for tidying on the go. Each drawer has a specific purpose, the first level is for face powders and my Benefit eyebrow palette.

To be honest, it's normally much emptier as depending on my mood I usually pop a powder or two into my handbag! The second drawer is for my eye palettes - as you can see my beloved Naked takes pride of place!

And lastly - the final drawer is for my BB Cream, go to foundation and my concealers!

Ahhhh... I LOVE to have things organised and every since I did this about 2 months ago my little makeup area has been an oasis of calm! I took all these photo's at night time, so it does look rather dark, but, the desk is under the window so lots of natural light, it has four drawers which at the moment are shameful! I need to do a major clear out soon!

Any questions, just ask!

Mwah!
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A Soap and Glory Feast

Oh my word! My fabulous sister picked this beauty up for me in the pre Christmas sale in Boots.. Delighted!!

The Soap & Glory Best of All Set normally retails at €75.00 but my super savy sister spotted that it would be 50% off for one day only. I can't wait to try out all the products (I already have the Sugar Crush Body Scrub - which not only smells Devine but works wonders too).

Here's a list of what we got;
Sugar Crush Body Scrub 300ml
Hand Food - Hydrating Hand Cream 125ml
Peaches & Clean - Deep Cleansing Milk 200ml
Smoothie Star - Body Moisturiser 500ml
The Righteous Butter 300ml
Clean on Me - Creamy Shower Gel 500ml
Heel Genius - Foot Cream 125ml
Sexy Mother Pucker - Lip Gloss
Thick & Fast - Mascara

And.. VOUCHERS FOR EVEN MORE GOODIES!

I have to say when I first saw S&G products I walked straight passed them but ever since I was gifted a body scrub of theirs I have been addicted. Their products are high quality, kind to skin and smell scrumptious. The ultimate in girly pampering... In fact... I may even treat myself right now!..

Full review on all products coming soon..
Mwah!
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