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These products are tried and true, products that I keep coming back for more. I have experienced so many products for the last two decades and now I know I absolutely cannot live without.

Bare Minerals Foundation

I wish they had this product when I was going through acne in high school. I started using this five or more years ago and have found that it never bothers my skin, keeps my skin radiant, yet covers imperfections. I'm kind of a rebel in how I use it. I never actually used the brushes like they promote. I started using them with latex-free foam wedges since I was too broke to afford the brushes. The foam wedges create more control in the areas you need most. Once I had more money to spend on brushes, I tried it with every kind of brush, but it just seemed like you were wasting more product and creating a "Pig-Pen" aura when "swirling and tapping."

Dr. Schrammek's Blemish Balm

After my elite Flight Attendant friends swore by this, I had to try it. If you're wearing make-up for over 12 hours straight, this is something really worth investing in. You apply after your regular skin care regimen but before your make-up and it creates a perfect base that allows you to apply lighter or heavier application of foundation. Your make-up lasts much longer and it is so much better than those actual "make-up bases" that become too dry, oily, or heavy.

Diorskin X4 Control Compact Foundation

I needed a compact that I could carry around easily which the Bare Minerals is always a mess to try applying on the go. This compact is also something I love to use in place of the Mineral Veil that Bare Minerals supplies. After applying the Bare Minerals foundation, this compact is perfect to set your make-up. It's also nice and silky when you can't carry around all the brushes and loose powders of Bare Minerals when you find yourself about to do the "walk-of-shame" from a night out. It keeps my oil, IN CHECK!

TooFaced "Snow Bunny" Bronzer

 This is your blush and highlighter all in one. I cannot stress how much more awake your face looks when you have a bit of rosy color on your cheeks and cheekbones. I have tried to go with the pale-faced look, well, I'd rather look made up than dull for sure!

Maybelline Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner IN FELT TIP

If someone could become a specialist in liquid eyeliner, I should become the know-it-all guru that gets paid six-figures as sports commentators do just for the sport of liquid eyelining. I have been using liquid eyeliner for fifteen years now and have tried about every form of liquid eyeliner from the most prominent cosmetic industries in the whole world. What is really funny about this eyeliner? The brush tip version of this actually REALLY sucks. Please see below...

I tried this and the consistency was way too thick AND it would absorb all of your eyeshadow and it would start balling up in a few hours. But the felt tip shown way above, is probably the most easiest and most long-lasting I have ever used in my lifetime...and it's dirt cheap. I have Asian eyelids, I'm sorry, I CANNOT use pencil eyeliners EVER.

Smashbox Eyelash Primer

I kind of ran into this product while purchasing a set from Costco. YES, Costco. I have used eyelash primers before and they all seem like a big freaking joke. Well, I tried this along with the mascara in the set and the primer is actually good enough to use with other mascaras not like those dual-ended scams like L'Oreal has. **Note: I have NEVER found one good product from L'Oreal** This primer does its' job well. Too well that it separates my lashes too much to the point that my left eyelashes look scarce. Isn't that the dilemma? My right eyelashes are thicker and more abundant yet shorter and stick out too straight to curl, but my left eyelashes are longer but more scarce but curl better. Which makes me love the next two products even more.

Diorshow Mascara

The brush basically says it all. But then again, it's also what's inside. This mascara makes anyone's sparse lashes look so full and luxurious, and it doesn't get spidery.

Echo's Eyelashes

HOWEVER, curling, priming, primping, coating takes way too long for me. That is why I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE false eyelashes. I buy the halfies not shown above, but this is the company that I stick with. Korean eyelashes are to die for. It's a quick fix and it makes my eyes look dreamy and larger than life.

Chanel LeRouge

This has got to be the dewiest, silkiest, smoothest and non-cakey lipstick EVER. Have you ever found yourself picking and biting your lips at the end of the day? EVERY SINGLE gloss, and lipstick has gotten me doing that which makes me look like I'm a nervous reck when I could be sealing the deal, literally and figuratively.

Butter London Nailpolish

Of course I've tried OPI and Essie. I love their colors, however, they still gloop and get bubbly on me. My friend introduced me to these nailpolishes since she owned a boutique next to their kiosk salons. These are salon quality polishes that actually look salon quality when doing it your own self.

So I've been saving the end for the very best of the best.

Saving your skin before using it as a canvas is the most important way to let all of those other beautifiers to show their true colors...

Johnson's Baby Lotion

I keep trying "adult" lotions, creams, potions, and bodywashes but I keep repeatedly going back to this. The smell might seem strong when applying, but it has kept my skin baby soft and throughout the day, it lingers quite nicely without being too fruity or spicy which I absolutely hate. If you have read my other posts, the best compliment I have ever gotten was, "your skin is like a baby's butt, but it's everywhere!"

Mario Badescu Glycolic Skin Renewal Complex

I have been a fan of glycolic products since I dabbed it from my friend's "pot of gold." This cream is perfect for any type of skin. I love it because it's a "tight" kind of cream. It moisturizes well yet it is tight and not oily or too thick. It helps young and old skin alike. It makes my Blemish Balm and foundation set well.

And the best for last...

DDF Glycolic 10% Toning Complex

I will love my Nordstrom representative FOREVER for introducing me to this product. I never in my wildest dreams thought that a toning solution could be the most important aspect in my skin care regimen. I always thought that toners could be either skipped or could be shortsighted with the less expensive as long as it felt that it was doing its' cleaning duties. After using this, my skin has never felt so poreless, resilient, bright and non-blotchy. What it says on the box is what it proves. I have always wanted to believe that preventative care is the key in keeping healthy skin beyond years and years and this toner has proved it 100% as it claims, "preventative anti-aging." Out of everything I have tested and used, THIS IS IT!!!

Happy health and beauty for a new year!