Bourjois 'So Lacque' Nail Polish in 'Beige Glamour'
This one was included as a Priceline 'gift with purchase' back in November. I probably would never have bought this shade, as the bottle looks so dull. However, the nail polish is actually a warmer pink colour with a slight brown undertone. (If you apply more than two coats, it does become the dull, greyish-pink colour of the bottle.) It has such a lovely shine to it as well, which is apparently due to vinyl...? Not only is the colour very work-safe, but the polish lasts for the better part of a week without chipping and it goes well with everything. You can probably see why this has become my favourite nail polish for everyday wear!
Revlon Colourburst Lip Butter in 'Sugar Plum'
I love the Revlon Lip Butters! They're really pricey in Australia ($21 for 2.5g) so I've had to scour ebay for them... but luckily I found sound pretty sweet deals. This is a great hybrid of a lip balm and colour, although the wear time is pretty short (couple of hours max. without eating). The colours do tend to be quite sheer, which makes them good for a everyday look. My favourite shade is 'sugar plum', which is a warm earthy pink that, on me, gives a gorgeous "your lips but better" look.
Sportsgirl Pout About It Lipstick in 'Bombshell'
This is a gorgeous, matte true red lipstick from Sportsgirl. At first, I wasn't sure about buying make-up from Sportsgirl, but this was definitely a pleasant surprise! They have really good quality lipsticks for only $9.95 a tube, and this one is my favourite. The lipstick is highly pigmented and has great staying power - it definitely doesn't start to feather or smudge after just a couple of hours. It does feel a bit drying after a few hours, but I just apply a balm over the top of it and all's well. :) Love, love, love this!
Rose Hip Vital Rose Hip Oil
I received a bottle of rosehip oil as a birthday gift and started using it with some trepidation - 3-4 drops every night after washing my face. It smells a bit like flaxseed oil - a kind of wheaty smell - and is bright orange in colour, although when you smooth it into your skin it isn't visible.
Fast-forward two and a half months later - I love this product! I never expected it to work as well as it has, but I've definitely noticed difference in my skin. For example, I used to get really terrible breakouts all over my face (especially at the time of the month when my hormones were feeling cranky), but now I just get the odd spot. It's also helped to fade some old acne scars and reduce the red patches on my face. My skin just feels all-round smoother. Cannot give this enough love!
Garnier Miracle Skin Perfecter BB Cream for Oily/Combination Skin
This is another product that really surprised me. Not only is it budget-friendly, but it really works! I've started using this in place of a foundation - it is both more lightweight and more forgiving than a foundation. If I'm in a hurry, I can just blend it with my fingers and it doesn't leave behind obvious unblended lines. It lasts the whole day, too - and I'm saying this as someone with oily skin. So impressed! There's SPF 15+ protection, which isn't a lot given the Australian sun... so I just wear another sunscreen underneath. Unfortunately, Garnier has only made two shades of this - one in 'medium' and one in 'light'. The medium one matches my skin-tone, but I bought the light one to use as a highlighter as well. Overall, this is great for everyday use and I will definitely be repurchasing it.
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.. so, those are my Top 5 for 2012. I'm looking forward to seeing what 2013 will bring.
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