Here is a list of my current favourite products of all time. These are all deemed "Holy Grails" by me until I find something to replace a product (which rarely, if ever, happens). These are tried, tested and true and whether it be high end or drugstore, I don't discriminate. This is a complete list of what works for me! Some products are linked to previous posts if there is a review on that product. My goal is to have all these products individually reviewed.
For reference I typically average a MAC NC30, but can range anywhere from NC20-40. I have normal to slightly dry skin. I will TRY and pick one "Holy Grail" from each list of favourites if one product stands out more than the rest. I will signify this with a *HG*.
FOUNDATION PRIMER
Make Up For Ever HD
Laura Mercier Radiance
SMASHBOX Photo Ready
Blemish: Hard Candy Glamoflage *HG*
LIQUID FOUNDATION:
Make Up For Ever HD
Laura Mercier Radiance
SMASHBOX Photo Ready
CONCEALER:
Under Eye: MAC Studio Finish Concealer *HG*
LIQUID FOUNDATION:
Laura Mercier Silk Cream in Medium Ivory, Bamboo Beige
MAC Studio Fix Fluid
Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua in B40
POWDER FOUNDATION:
CARGO Blu_Ray Pressed Powder #30, #20
Chanel Vitalumiere Eclat
MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural
SETTING POWDER:
Ben Nye Neutral Set Translucent Powder
Make Up For Ever HD
Scott Barnes for Motives Translucent Powder
MAC Blot Powder
POWDER FOUNDATION:
CARGO Blu_Ray Pressed Powder #30, #20
Chanel Vitalumiere Eclat
MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural
SETTING POWDER:
Ben Nye Neutral Set Translucent Powder
Make Up For Ever HD
Scott Barnes for Motives Translucent Powder
MAC Blot Powder
BRONZER:
Powder: NARS Laguna Bronzer *HG*
MAC Refined Golden
Tarte Amazonian Clay in Park Avenue Princess
Cream: Chanel Soleil De Tan Bronze Universel *HG*
BLUSH:
MAC Eversun, Equilibrium (LE), Pink Swoon, Dolly Mix
HIGHLIGHTER:
Powder: NARS Albatross *HG*
Liquid: Soleil Tan De Chanel Illuminating Fluid in "Sunkissed" *HG*
Benefit High Beam
Benefit High Beam
Cream: MAC Pearl CCB *HG*
MAC Hush CCB
EYEBROWS:
EYESHADOW PRIMER/BASE
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Paint Pot in Painterly and Bare Study
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in "Milk"
EYESHADOW:
MAC Wedge, Brule, Cork, Espresso, Carbon, Solar White
EYELINER:
Liquid: L'Oreal Lineur Intense *HG*
Gel: MAC Fluidline in "Blacktrack" *HG*
Benefit Bad Gal
FALSE LASHES:
Ardell #120 *HG*
Ardell #111
MAC #36
ELF Dramatic Lashes
LIP BALM:
Rose Salve *HG*
LIP LINER:
MAC Stripdown *HG*
MAC Cherry
Maybelline "Rose"
LIPSTICK:
MAC Brave New Bronze (LE) *HG*, Shy Girl, Hue, Creme D' Nude, High Tea, Lady Danger, Angel, Jazzed (LE)
LIPGLOSS:
MAC Frankly Fresh (LE) *HG*, Partial to Pink, Boy Bait, Nymphette, Pink Lemonade, L'Oreal Colour Juice in Grape Soda, NARS Turkish Delight
SKIN CARE
Face:
Face:
Clarisonic Plus
Perricone MD Nutritive Cleanser, Serum Prep, Face Firming Activator, Eye Lift, Neuropeptide Firming Moisturizer
Olay 7 Total Effects
La Roche Posay Derm AHA
Perricone MD Nutritive Cleanser, Serum Prep, Face Firming Activator, Eye Lift, Neuropeptide Firming Moisturizer
Olay 7 Total Effects
La Roche Posay Derm AHA
Queen Helene Mint Julep Face Mask
Body:
Clarisonic Plus w/ Body Brush
Unrefined Virgin Coconut Oil
Baby Oil
Johnson's Vanilla Oatmeal Baby Lotion
Vaseline Aloe Hydrating Moisturizer
Clarisonic Plus w/ Body Brush
Unrefined Virgin Coconut Oil
Baby Oil
Johnson's Vanilla Oatmeal Baby Lotion
Vaseline Aloe Hydrating Moisturizer
SELF TANNER
St. Tropez Dark Bronzing Mousse *HG*
St. Tropez Applicator Mitt
Sun Labs Dark Tanning Spray
HAIRCARE
LUSH Seanik Shampoo Bar *HG*
Macadamia Natural Oil Shampoo, Condition, Deep Repair Mask
Moroccan Oil
TreSemme Heat Tamer
TreSemme Tres Two
Salon Selectives Stay Put
Bed Head After Party
NAILS:
Seche Vite Top Coat and Base Coat
OPI My Private Jet
Moroccan Oil
TreSemme Heat Tamer
TreSemme Tres Two
Salon Selectives Stay Put
Bed Head After Party
NAILS:
Seche Vite Top Coat and Base Coat
OPI My Private Jet