Best of 2014 | Top 14 Picks, Beauty Edition + Notable Mentions

Hello, everyone! I am finally back from my extended Asia trip and am so pleased to release my Best of 2014 Makeup Picks with you! I know this video has been long awaited, so again, I sincerely apologize for not being able to share this while on the road as I had planned. It can be quite tricky to find a fast yet reliable internet connection. Still, I hope you will enjoy reminiscing with my list of favorites. 2014 was chock full of the highest highs as well as the lowest lows, but it was (most importantly) a year of immense personal growth and self-reflection. Even if 2014 threw challenges and obstacles your way, please do not be discouraged! I wish us all a happier, healthier, and gorgeous makeup-filled 2015 xo
P.S. In case you missed it, please watch my Best of 2014 Skin Care Edition HERE for my favorite lip balm and moisturizer discoveries + lots more acne/acne scarring chat!

BEST of 2014 COSMETICS AWARDS

Clé de Peau Highlighters in Sand Beige & Delicate Pink (all swatches here)

Clé de Peau Perfect Lash Mascara

em cosmetics liquid eyeliner in Tattoo Black

Charlotte Tilbury KISSING Lipsticks

Clé de Peau Foundation in O20

Koh Gen Do Powders in OC-1 & OC-2

Chikuhodo Z-2 Brush (w/D&G Tan)

Velour Lashes in Extra Oomph

Burberry Eyebrow Pencil in 03

Tom Ford Eye Color Palettes in Seductive Rose + Cocoa Mirage

Shu Uemura Warm Brown Eyeshadow Palette

Clé de Peau Concealer in Beige

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow

Tom Ford Bronzing Powder in Terra

Runners-Up:

Velour Lashes in Oops Naughty Me

Burberry My Burberry Eau de Parfum

D&G Voluptuous Monica Lipsticks

Shu Uemura Tint in Gelato

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Liner

Tom Ford Matte Lip Color

Burberry Lip Velvet Lipstick

Cle de Peau Enriched Lip Luminizer

By Terry Ombre Blackstar

Kevyn Aucoin Eyeshadow Duo in 202

Makeup Worn:

Clé de Peau Foundation in O20

Clé de Peau Concealer in Beige

Koh Gen Do Powders in OC-1 + OC-2

Clé de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204

Dolce & Gabbana Blush in Tan

Clé de Peau Highlighter in Delicate Pink

SUQQU Eyeshadow in Kinshiseki

em cosmetics eyeliner in Tattoo Black

Clé de Peau Perfect Lash Mascara

Dolce & Gabbana Monica Lipstick in Natural

Velour Lashes in Oops Naughty Me

*Get 15% OFF with code RAEVELOUR

Earrings:

Jenny Bird Silver

Sweater:

Jcrew Cambridge V-Neck

Nails:

Chanel Spring 2015 Tenderly

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Best of 2014 | Top 14 Picks, Skin Care Edition

2014 was undoubtedly the most tumultuous skin care year of my life, but it taught me a lot about the resilience of our body's largest organ. As painful (aka miserable) as my cystic acne experience was, it was incredibly valuable and truly eye-opening. I am constantly working on reducing the minor scarring left behind, but at least I know first-hand what acne products actually do work! I hope my recommendations from my skin journey entry have given you a better idea of what to try first, but today, I wanted to focus on the Best Skin Care discoveries of 2014! Hope you enjoy the lineup and look forward to the makeup edition next week! xo

Products Reviewed

1. TATCHA Cleansing Oil

2. La Mer Cleansing Gel

3. Clé de Peau Gentle Cleansing Foam

dry skin, try the cleansing cream + oily skin, try the refreshing cleansing foam

4. FOREO Luna (Sensitive/Normal)

5. EVE LOM Daily Protection SPF 50

6. Sulwhasoo Brightening Snowise Mask

7. SK-II Brightening Derm Mask

8. Natura Bisse Glyco Extreme Peel

9. SK-II Cellumination Aurabright

10. SK-II Facial Treatment Essence

11. Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Cream

12. BAKEL Cool Eyes Eye Cream

13. SK-II Signature Eye Cream

14. Clé de Peau Lip Balm

14. Sisley Nutritive Lip Balm

re: my Top 10 lip balms review

Also Mentioned:

Dior DiorShow Lash Maximizer

SK-II Cellumination Day Surge UV SPF 30

Lancôme UV Expert XL-Shield SPF 50

Makeup Worn:

Clé de Peau Foundation in O20

Clé de Peau Concealer in Beige

Koh Gen Do Powders in OC-1 + OC-2

Clé de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204

Dolce & Gabbana Blush in Tan

Clé de Peau Highlighter in Delicate Pink

SUQQU Eyeshadow in Kinshiseki

em cosmetics eyeliner in Tattoo Black

Clé de Peau Perfect Lash Mascara

Dolce & Gabbana Monica Lipstick in Natural

Velour Lashes in Oops Naughty Me

*Get 15% OFF with code RAEVELOUR

Earrings:

Prudence C Crystals

Sweater:

Jcrew Ribbed Merino

Nails:

Chanel Spring 2015 Tenderly

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REVIEW: First Impression of a new Mystery Mascara!

Mascara is an essential in my makeup bag despite having super short and sparse lashes, so I love testing new formulas and wands. I recently tried an amazing new mascara and decided to share a first impression review. CLICK HERE to find out how you can try this mystery mascara, too!
P.S. I filmed this video a few weeks ago (prior to my recent weight loss) xo

M A K E U P  WORN
The Mystery Mascara

Clé de Peau Foundation in O20

Clé de Peau Concealer in Beige

Koh Gen Do Powders in OC-1 & OC-2
Clé de Peau Eyebrow Pencil

Chanel Eyeshadow in Envol

em cosmetics eyeliner in bronze

Cle de Peau Highlighter in Sand Beige

D&G Luminous Blush in Tan

Chanel Blush in Caresse

D&G Monica Lipstick in Gentle

Earrings:

Prudence C Crystals

Shirt:

Madison Marcus (old)

Similar HERE and HERE

Hair:

ghd 2" Styler

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FAVORITES: December 2014 Beauty HITS & MISSES (Lipsticks, Foundation, Acne + Skin Care)

Welcome back, everyone! I hope you've all had a wonderful start to 2015. I am very much looking forward to this new year, but December was a long and memorable month. I leaned on excuses like stress and work, and as happy as my taste buds and tummy were, I was definitely paying for it with my poor health. I weighed in at 117 pounds and officially decided it was time to turn my life back around. I have been eating very healthy (no Christmas gorging) and trying to get exercise whenever possible. Unfortunately, I was very sick for nearly a week due to the insane bug that's going around, which derailed all my video plans, but I am back and feeling more motivated than ever! I experienced an adrenaline rush while filming, though sadly, I totally crashed with exhaustion after filming this episode. Still, I hope you enjoy the last Favorites episode of 2014 and hope you look forward to the Best of 2014 reviews! xo

Products Reviewed

Theory Cashmere Sweater (On sale now, a super steal!)

BB Dakota Leather Jacket in Taupe

Wayne Goss Powder Brush (LE)

Tom Ford Lips&Boys in Beau and Julian

Bakel Cool Eyes Eye Cream

Natura Bisse Glyco Extreme Peel

Sulwhasoo Snowise Brightening Masks

Dolce & Gabbana The Blush in Tan

Chikuhodo Z-2 Brush (NOT Z-4, sorry!)

NARS The Multiple in St. Lucia

NARS Irresistible Eye Palette

*Best of NARS Review HERE

Clé de Peau Cream Foundation

Clé de Peau Radiant Fluid Foundation

NARS Reflecting Pressed Powder

NARS Powder Foundation in Deauville

Makeup Worn

Clé de Peau Concealer in Beige

NARS Tinted Moisturizer in Alaska

Clé de Peau Foundation in O20

NARS Reflecting Pressed Powder

Dolce & Gabbana Blush in Tan

Clé de Peau Highlighter in Pink

NARS The Multiple in St. Lucia

NARS Irresistible Eye Palette

em cosmetics liquid eyeliner in Black

Clé de Peau Perfect Lash Mascara

Burberry Holiday '14 Lip Glow in Oxblood
Velour Lashes in Whispie Me Away
*receive 15% OFF with code RAEVELOUR

Earrings:

Prudence C Crystals

Nails:

Chanel Spring 2015 Tenderly

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