BEST OF: Top 13 of 2013 Beauty & Fragrance

Many of the products featured today have been featured at one time or another. I had not reviewed some explicitly but had been wearing/using them often in videos. Whatever the case, this edit of 13 products are my most memorable and most 'recommended' products of the year! I did leave out limited edition products, simply because the ones I love most are already di`scontinued or will not be available for much longer. I wanted to share products that were accessible as possible, so I hope you'll enjoy my take on this "Best Of" video!

I reviewed the products as thoroughly as possible, but I will provide a quick rundown here for those short on time. My favorite brands of 2013 were Tom Ford, Giorgio Armani, Cle de Peau, and Diptyque. Cle de Peau never fails to impress, from eyeshadows to lipsticks, but nothing tops their eyebrow pencils for thin sparse brows (full review HERE). Tom Ford makes some of the best eyeshadows, blushes, and lipsticks, but his liquid eyeliner pen has become my new Holy Grail. I never thought anything would trump my beloved Lanôme Artliner, which I diligently used for eight years! Now, my candle obsession has probably been the most rewarding and satisfying journey of 2013. I spend a lot of time indoors and live with two cats, so home fragrances are a must in my book. Diptyque is a luxury splurge, but the fragrances linger long after the candles have been snuffed out. I have a very weak nose and still manage to enjoy mostly all Diptyque scents! The throw is phenomenal, especially with Baies and Pine Bark, which is featured in the video.

Last but not least, I wanted to give a quick shout-out to my favorite skin care brand of the year.. 3LAB! I am currently using their Cleansing Foam, Super H Serum, and the fantastic WW Eye Cream. All three are perfect for soothing my dry winter skin, especially since the prescription acne face wash and serum that I am using tends to cause flaking! I was not able to feature them in the video due to time constraints, but I have done extensive reviews on several other products from the range HERE.

Products Reviewed:

Tom Ford Defining Eyeliner Pen in Deeper 

EM Michelle Phan Lip Gallery Sheer & Matte Lipsticks in One True Kiss, Nine to Five, Cuddling, and Wine Stain

Giorgio Armani Flash Lacquers in 519, 107, and 520 

YSL Volupté Sheer Candy Lip Balms in 2 Papaya and 4 Pomegranate 

Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil Cartridges in 202 (taupe) & 204 (charcoal) and Pencil Holder/Case with Spoolie 

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard 

Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation in 213 

Giorgio Armani Lasting Silk UV Compact Foundation in 4 

     *with Tom Ford Cheek Brush 

Shu Uemura S Curler for Eyelashes
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders in Radiant & Luminous 

     *with Tom Ford Bronzer Brush 

Guerlain Gel Top Coat, Protective Base Coat, and Nail Lacquers
GHD V Emerald Styler 

GHD Air Hairdryer 

Diptyque Pine Bark Candle [Home Fragrance]

Makeup Worn:

Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation in 213 

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard 

Giorgio Armani Lasting Silk UV Compact Foundation in 4 

Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 202 

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders in Radiant 

Kevyn Aucoin Loose Shimmer Eyeshadow in Citrine 

Cle de Peau Satin Eye Shadow in 106 

Tom Ford Defining Eyeliner Pen in Deeper 

EM Michelle Phan Lip Gallery Sheer Lipstick in One True Kiss & Matte Lipstick in Nine to Five

Giorgio Armani Flash Lacquer in 519 

Velour Lashes in Strike a Pose

Nails:

Dior Le Vernis in Pampille 192

Zoya Pixie Dust in Tomoko [accent]

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