2014 LNL BEST OF BEAUTY AWARDS
My 2014 beauty journey had me discover new Holy Grail products and also had me leave behind and move on from previous favourites. 2014 was a big one, brows exploded (figuritively not literally) and the only colour more lusted after than the pink purple hybrid was the 90s mauvey brown shade that every woman and their dog tried to figure out. There were the quiet achievers and the super hyped products, neutral palettes were everywhere and lips were matte matte matte unless they were drenched in super glossy colour with liquid lipstick making a splash.
Here is a list, its by no means definitive but touches on some of the products i found and loved over the last 12 months. Some of these made their way over the LNL HQ via generous PR companies (these products have been marked with an asterisk) but most have been purchased by my self.
Best High End foundation – Estee Lauder Double Wear
After countless visits to the counter and numerous pots of samples I settled on Ecru and Ive never looked back. I wear this foundation all the time, sometimes sheered down with some moisturiser and sometimes as is. In winter i enjoy the matte finish and during the warmer months its brightened u by using a brightening primer and some highlighter.
Best drugstore foundation – Maybelline Fit Me
I was pleasantly surprised by this foundation this year. Not only was i impressed by the exact colour match to my skin but the finish is the perfect combination of flawless and natural looking. If you’re after an affordable foundation that gives a lovely dewey finish this is it!
Best primer – Smashbox PhotoFinish primer
Despite the numerous new primers i have tried this year i kept returning to my trusty Smashbox tube. I did found a really good dupe for this primer earlier this year.
Best concealer – MAC Prolongwear & Bobbi Brown Corrector
There are two winners in this category simply because they do such different things. To date i have not found a product that conceals my undereye darkness like the Bobbi Brown corrector. The peachy pigments cover and conceal my purple grey circles and help balance the entire undereye area.
MAC prolongwear is a great concealer, it is long wearing and covers very well. The thin consistency makes it easy to blend to a flawless finish. The only negative of this product is the glass packaging and temperamental pump. The packaging simply sucks. Please change it MAC!
Favourite High End blush – Nars Powder Blush
One word NARS. Well two be exact NARS orgasm. Its not new but i loved it this year. I have lots of blush in lots of different shades but i return to this one again and again and wonder why i don’t use it more often. Its the perfect combo of pink and coral and has a lovely amount of gold sheen to it.
Favourite drugstore blush – Milani baked blush, Luminoso
Favourite Brow product – Benefit Gimme Brow
Best all over body product – Jane Iredale Golden Body Lotion *
Favourite mascara – Max Factor Masterpiece Transform *
Best eyeliner – Maybelline Master Precise liquid liner
This liner is so fine tipped that its hard to get your liner wrong. It doesn’t dry out quickly and is super affordable. WIN!
Favourite highlighter – Thebalm MaryLoumanizer
Favourite nail polish OPI OPi red & Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Pink a Card
It was too tough to choose just one. So here were my two faves
Best nail product – Maybelline Express Remover & OPI nail lacquer thinner
Favourite hair care system _ Thebalm Enroute Shampoo and Conditioner
It smells great, is phosphate and sulphate free and fairly affordable, whats there not to love!
Favourite Lipstick _ NARS Audacious Lipstick
This collection of super pigmented lipsticks have me smitten. From the luxe and sleek packaging to the vibrant and luscious shades this collection has something for everyone. I have four of these lipsticks and they are my far my favourites in my collection. Angela in particular stands out as a fave.
Best lipbalm – Lanolips 101 ointment
All good stuff, no badies, easy and convenient packaging, Australian… should i go on?
Best basic palette -Urban Decay Naked Basics
Most lusted after item – LORAC PROpalette
Favourite perfume – See by Chloe
Best self tanner – Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam
I returned to self tanning this summer after years of avoiding it in the fear of turning orange. The Bondi Sands tanning foam has made it simple and fast to achieve a bronzed (not orange) tone to my super pale skin.
Best newcomer – Shanghai Suzy Lipstick
Most hyped product – Benefit They’re Real Push Up liner.
And there we are! What a deserving bunch of winners in this the inaugural LNL awards. Now that the award ceremony is over i feel like we deserve an after party!
2014 was a great year beauty wise! Thanks for sharing my journey with me!!
- December 31, 2014
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Kate from Seduced by Beauty
January 1, 2015Love many of these products and they will be featuring in my Favourites for 2015 too! I was especially blown away by the Max Factor Transform mascara. I didn't expect anything from it but was blown away by how it kept the curl in my lashes and helped me achieve volume aswell. It is definitely the surprise of the year for me.
Nhi Archibald
January 1, 2015Some great stuff here! I'm already eyeing to try out the Nars Audacious lipsticks, Fit Me foundation and the Gimme Brow! :)
Wittyusername
June 24, 2015Would love to get my own MILANI products, where did you get "Luminoso"
The nailpolishes from Sally Hanson and OPI Red were pretty, but I need a polish that lasts a good couple of days without showing wear and tear. Did these? Can you add a polishes resillience to your nail polish profiling as it is a HUGE factor for many when buying a nail polish.
Other than that- luvyawork!