Top Beauty Products of 2011

Tomorrow is the last day of 2011, so I have been thinking about my favorite products I have tried this year. Here are my top favorites:

1. Revlon Lip Butters

Of course, I have to include what has to be the most amazing lip product to come out this year, Revlon Lip Butters. I am so obsessed with these, that whenever I see a new color in the store, I have to purchase it. Currently, my two favorite colors are Berry Smoothie, and Cherry Tart, Cherry Tart actually being the first red lipstick I can pull off with my pale skin. All of these lip butters are so pigmented, yet still sooo moisturizing, that I have been reaching for these rather then any of my other lipsticks since these came out. They have been amazing for the dry Fall and Winter months. You can find these in Target, Ulta, and ,many other drugstores, ranging from 7.50 to $9.

2. Redken Aerate 08 Bodifying Cream Mousse

I received a sample of this in the mail earlier this year, and have been loving it ever since. I have tried countless volumizing hair products, and this is the first one that I feel has really made my hair look as full as possible. Instead of a fluffy mousse, Redken Aerate 08 is a souffle like texture that you just smooth over your hair and blow dry. I have been using this all year long, and it has definitely been my favorite styling product of 2011. It is 16.50 at most beauty stores, such as Ulta.

3. Macadamia Oil Deep Repair Masque

I FINALLY got a chance to try this out last month, after hearing so much about how great it is from other beauty bloggers. And they were all right! It has the most amazing smell, and really makes my hair feel softer and healthier every time I use it. I wish I could use it more then once a week, that's how much I like the smell and feel of it. It is kind of pricey, at $30 for the jar, but it lasts a really long time and is so worth the money.

4. Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer

Before this year, I had been using Clean and Clear Morning Burst moisturizer, and Estee Lauder Hydrating Cream. But I found this year that they haven't been working as well on my skin as they used to, so I picked up the Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer at Target for $12. I am so glad did, because it is by far the best moisturizer I have tried, I like it even more then Estee Lauder,which was $30. It truly lives up to the name Positively Radiant.

5. Urban Decay Naked Palette

I couldn't end my 2011 favorites without mentioning the Urban Decay Naked Palette. I have been using this nonstop this year, it has so many pigmented colors, you can create any day or nighttime look. It is perfect to just keep out and grab when you are in a hurry to do your makeup. You can buy this palette at Sephora or Ulta for $48

That's my top five beauty products of 2011, I can't wait to try many more in 2012 :-)

Hello Kitty for Sephora

I may be late here, but I just found out about the Hello Kitty collection now at Sephora. As the biggest Hello Kitty fan, I am very excited and want to try some of this. Here are some of the products from the line that I'd love to try:

1. Hello Kitty Liquid Nail Art: These cute bottles of nail polish, shaped like Hello Kitty, are in the pretiest pastel colors, perfect for Spring. With names like Pink Sprinkles and Banana Cream, they sound as delicious as they look. At $10, they are a little pricey, but the cuteness factor may be worth it.

2. Hello Kitty Fragrance: This would definitly be my cutest fragrance bottle. With a mix of floral and vanilla scents, I,m sure this smells just as pretty. $55 at Sephora

3. Hello Kitty Compact Mirror: Every girl needs a compact mirror, and what better then to have Hello Kitty? $18 at Sephora

4. Sweet Gloss: A moisturizing lipgloss in a chic Hello Kitty lipstick container. $16 at Sephora

There are other products in this collection, check them out here: http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=Hello%20Kitty&list=list

Which ones are you excited to try?

Lush Charity Event

Stila Stay All Day Eyeliner: New Colors

Good morning! I hope your week has been going well. I just wanted to post to inform you, incase you don't already know, that Stila has come out with two new shades for their Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner! They are now available in dark brown and indigo. Shop for them here: http://www.stilacosmetics.com/product_detail.asp?

Bath and Body Works Tote

Good Morning! Start off your Monday morning with this offer from Bath and Body Works

Buy One Get One 50% Off at Charlotte Russe this Weekend

Here's another sale for you to enjoy this weekend!

Sale Tonight and tomorrow at Kohls!

Gift Buying For a Beauty Addict: Idea 2

Bath and Body Works Secret Wonderland Collection

On Black Friday, I did some serious holiday shopping at Bath and Body Works, and was able to purchase the special VIP bag they were offering that day, for myself. Included inside was the new Secret Wonderland Collection fragrance mist, shower gel, and body lotion. After experiencing these products for myself, I definitely recommend the Secret Wonderland Collection as a gift for any girl on your list.

The blend of strawberry, jasmine, and white ember is delicious, and this is soon becoming my new favorite scent. The purple color packaging is also beautiful. You can’t go wrong with this scent as a holiday gift.

Bath and Body Works Secret Wonderland can be purchased at Bath and Body Works, in a gift set for just $30, which includes Shower Gel (10 oz.), Body Lotion (8 oz.), Fragrance Mist (8 oz.), Triple Moisture Body Cream (10 oz.), and a small sponge.
I know I would love this gift set as a gift :-)

Gift Buying For a Beauty Addict: Idea 1

So, since Christmas is around the corner, I thought you all might like some ideas about what kinds of gifts to get for your favorite beauty addict, be it your bff, sister, your mom, or whoever. To start off with, here is one great gift any beauty obsessed girl will love.

The Stila Holiday Color Wheel Eye Shadow Pallette has 37 eyeshadows, perfect for many color combinations. It even comes with a Look Booklet to help you create beautiful looks!

The Stila Holiday Eye Shadow Color Wheel can be purchased at http://www.stilacosmetics.com/product_detail.asp?PMID=822&dept=6&cat=42 or www. sephora .com, for about $38.

Coastal Scents Pallette Sale :-)

Start the day off with yet another beauty sale! Coastal Scents is offering 33% off the Winterberry, Fall Festival, and Think Pink Palletes until December 6, so hurry to buy this perfect gift :-)