2014 Beauty Round Up!

It's been another amazing year for makeup and beauty. The community has grown so much over the past few years and even more so in 2014. With that being said here goes my 2014 beauty favorites, some new and some old.

Foundation: Estee Lauder Double Wear, Bourjois Healthy Mix

ELDW has been raved and hyped for a while but I only got to try it myself this year. It has been a standout foundation providing a high coverage while being non-transferable and completely long-lasting.

The Bourjois Healthy Mix was a year long favorite completely used up in December. It is so light, fresh and feels amazing on the skin. I loved this for everyday and while it's a bit dewy it's nothing a primer and powder can't fix.

Powder: Ladykin Close-up Decuple

One of the best products I have found this year. I have used one compact in a matter of months and I'm on my second already. It blurs my scars, makes my skin matte but also natural like a silky velvet finish. IT IS SO GOOD. It makes my skin look flawless.

Eyeshadow: Covergirl Flamed Out Shadow Stick in Ginger Flame, Etude House Bling Bling Stick

It's been a year for eyeshadow sticks. They are so easy to use and the perfect shape to highlight the inner corners. I especially love the Covergirl stick for its champagne toast color while I love the Etude House stick for when I want a glittery gold punch. Review here.

Primer: Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer

Hands down the best product I have found this year. It's $12 and keeps my eyeshadow on ALL DAY. I never thought it was possible for my oily eyes. I am so grateful for this product for allowing me to finally experiment and wear eyeshadows and for also eradicating any smudging I used to have from my eyeliner and mascara. Bless.

Essence, Revlon, Etude House, Covergirl Swatches

Lips: Essence Longlasting Lipstick in 01 Coral Calling, Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in New York Scene

I was so into reddy lipsticks in 2014 I always gravitated to red lip products and it was very much a year of experimentation. In 2015 I will definitely be rocking these. The Essence lipstick is my favorite everyday lipstick a muted coral shade more red than orange. The Revlon lip stain is my favorite formulation and I would recommend all the colors but I especially loved New York Scene and classic red. Surprisingly hydrating, high pigmentation and lasts super well.

Skincare: Biore UV Bright Face Milk SPF 50+ PA+++

Review here. In short not only being such a great product against the sun it is also thin and MATTE. This works AMAZING as a matte primer even though it's not actually meant to be one. This is a life changer.

And that concludes my short list of beauty favourites for 2014! If you are wondering about mascara, blush and nail polish I didn't have any favourites in particular and they were already  lifelong favorites.  I have put links to where I personally bought these products if you want to know where I got them!

Thanks for reading! What was one beauty favorite for you in 2014? xx