My Top 10 Makeup From 2014

My interest in makeup started a few years ago, and with every year that passes by my obsession multiplies, as does my makeup collection. So it hasn't been an easy task for me to narrow it all down to just ten products, that I've enjoyed throughout the year 2014. However, I did get there eventually.

1) Lorac PRO Palette

I hoard eyeshadow palettes like I hoard any other makeup products, but rarely would you see me using shadows on my lids. Until of course this little baby entered my life. It is very difficult to pick a favourite colour from this palette, as they're all so good. This is my ideal smokey palette.
The texture of the shadows are very buttery, and all the colours are highly pigmented. It does kick up a bit of powder, so its best to just tap off the excess to avoid fall outs.
I bought mine from Hong Kong last year, at a ridiculous price, but no regrets. Can't wait to get my hands on the Pro 2.

2) Makeup Geek Eyeshadows

Now guys Makeup Geek needs no introduction. By now everyone has heard of the famous MUG eyeshadows. I started collecting mine when they were first launched but made most of my additions in 2014. The loose pigments are good, however, the eyeshadows are better. The shadows have good pigmentation and most of the shadows are buttery and soft to the touch. If the customs (to receive these in the UK) wasn't so high I would have purchased more.

Colours from top, left to right; Coco Bear, Razzleberry, Neptune, Corrupt, Latte, Mango Tango, Peacock, Preppy, Simply Marlena and Dirty Martini

3) Revolution Awesome Metals

Does this look familiar? That's right! They look very much like the "Stila Magnificent Metal Foil Finish Eyeshadows", and they perform just as good!

These shadows are actually sold as dupes by a UK based brand (Revolution) that specialises in dupes at very affordable prices. I get mine at Superdrugs (Marble Arch, London), but they do have a website.
These shadows have that very wet spongy feel to it and are highly metallic. Although they come with mixing primer I use them dry, and works just as well. I bought just two shades (£5 each), but they do have other colours.

Colours; Rose Gold, Black Diamond

4) Hourglass Ambient Powder

These powders took the makeup world by storm, and makeup lovers went crazy over them. So naturally I had to get my hands on them. I finally found a store that carries Hourglass in the UK, and of course had to order one. I bought mine for £38 from Space.N.K.
This range claims give a diffused look based around certain flattering lightnings. Each shade has its own effect. Unfortunately, I didn't notice any such effect on myself. I find that if anything it actually takes away from that glow I would normally get from my finished makeup base. So, how did it make it to my top ten? Well, this powder does an excellent job of being a good setting powder, as it does not leave your face powdery or dry. Therefore, this is perfect for those who don't like wearing powder, such as myself.

Colour; Dim Light

5) Wet n Wild Bronzer

Speaking of powders, this Wet n Wild bronzer is a very interesting product. This is labelled as a bronzer but at the light end of the spectrum, therefore, a highlighter. Now, this powder does what the HG ambient powder claims to do. Strange? I know.
It has a very fine glowy finish, without any shimmery flecks. The effect is so subtle that it can be worn all over the face, by those with light to medium complexion. For darker complexion this is perfect as a highlighter.
Wet n Wild is not available here in the UK. You can however, get hold of it through Amazon or Ebay at a higher price than it is in the US.

Colour; Reserve Your Cabana

6) Benefit Hoola Bronzer

This again is another product that needs no introduction, as its been around forever, and is very popular amongst makeup lovers. I've been in a love hate relationship with this bronzer, but really started appreciating it in 2014. These days my day to day makeup is incomplete without it.
The Hoola bronzer is a matte cool toned brown with sheer coverage, also mostly suitable for those with light to medium complexions, if used as a bronzer.
I paid £23.50 for mine, and is available anywhere Benefit is sold.

7) Bourjois Healthy mix Serum

I love a good light coverage foundation, as I'm not a huge fan of full coverage. I have found myself reaching for this foundation over my "Nars Sheer Glow" and "Maybelline's Fit Me", which is saying a lot. The only drawback is the lack of shade options. I have only come across six shades, which isn't ideal for a product like this.
Although it is a light coverage foundation, it is certainly buildable. The finish, I dare say, is very similar to the Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation. That's right! It has that same film like finish once settled. I do not find it drying, as some would describe it, but then I don't find the Double Wear drying either.
I paid £10.99 from Superdrugs.

Colour; 53 Light Beige

8) Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Lipsticks

This lipstick in a tube just shouts out "Trend". It is very opaque and velvety matte yet creamy, everything we want in a lipstick these days. Oh, and they wear off with a stain too, so very long wearing. The texture is a mousse like consistency, very similar to the NYX soft matte lip cream, only better, much better!
I paid £8.99 each from Superdrugs.

Colours; 07 Nude-ist, 05 Ole Flamingo

9) Mac Retro Matte Lipsticks

Ever since Ruby Woo entered my life I've been in the search for similar lipsticks. So when Mac introduced a tone of colours in Retro matte I just couldn't contain my excitement and had to get these. Yes, they are very drying, and with so many good quality creamy matte lipsticks out there why bother with these? Well, these have a finish unlike any other mattes out there. Drying for me is a small price to pay for the look. I bought mine in Beijing and paid a little extra than Mac stores here. They are £15.50 here in the UK.

Colours; All Fired Up, Flat Out Fabulous

10) Nars Audacious Lipstick

And finally my favourite of the "favourites"! Very Opaque, long wearing, creamy, almost matte (but not). The colour wears off nicely, and comes off clean when wiped off, without staining.
I love this lipstick so much I almost have no words to describe it. Its just PERFECT!
There are a total of forty shades, ten of which are exclusive. And with forty shades there's something for everyone. I personally love the nudes.
I paid £24 at Selfridges.

Colour; Anita


I really hope you've enjoyed reading about my thoughts on these products. Let me know if you've tried any of them and what your thoughts are.

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful day. XOX


**I am not affiliated with any of the brands mentioned on this post. These are products I have purchased myself and enjoy using**