Top 10 products of 2009

In no particular order:

1. Mac Studio Fix Fluid

I'm shade NC15 in this foundation and for me, it is absolutely incredible. Not only does it provide full coverage, it doesn't transfer to clothing etc, it blends effortlessly and it makes my skin look flawless. I think the main selling point for this foundation for me was that ONE bottle lasted me from april - december 2009!!!! That is a LONG time, proof of how little you need to use for a fantastic face!!

2. Baby Lotion

Any brand really but my favourite last year was Tesco/Asda own brand. I only ever buy Johnson's when its on offer because the own brand versions do EXACTLY the same thing for a fraction of the price! All of these lotions are really moisturising and are relatively scent free... i can't see the point in spending lots of money on an every day moisturisor so i save my more expensive ones for special occassions or when my skin really does need a treat, and use baby lotion every day :) i love it!

3. LUSH Rockstar Soap

I wrote about this here so i wont repeat myself but i used this a LOT last year and will do the same this year!!

4. Rimmel Glam Eyes Mascara

This is very affordable and absolutely fantastic, personally i dont get on with sexy curves mascara so this is THE rimmel mascara in my eyes. It gives black, curled, volumised, sexy lashes and i love it! I use this almost every day and will continue to repurchase it, i love it!

5. Calvin Klein 'Contradiction'

I'm going to be honest, im not sure if this is still available but it was my signature scent last year, my bottle is almost empty and i will be buying another (if i can!!) as soon as it runs out, i cant really describe perfumes very well but this is fantastic, very sexy and grown up and Stew instantly recognises if i wear it, or if anyone else is wearing it! haha :)

6. 2True Eyebrow Pencil
I can't find a photo of this product but for under £2 this is amazing, when i bought it i had never pencilled my eyebrows in before so didnt want to spend much money at all. By accident i appear to have found the perfect colour! haha! This pencil is amazing, it stays on all day and is really pigmented, id recommend this to anyone, whether you are just starting to pencil your brows in or just want to try a new brand, this is such a bargain!

7. Dove Heat Defence Therapy Shampoo, Conditioner and Heat Protectant Spray (i know, kinda cheating but the whole range is amazing)

I blogged about this here and i'm still singing its praises!! I use the whole range every time i wash my hair and have been doing so for about 6 months. My hair feels noticeably stronger, smoother, and healthier. It's also growing which is almost unheard of for my hair!

8. Simple Eye Make-up Remover

I have tried almost every eye make up remover available at boots and superdrug and every single one stung my eyes, left them red, sore, dry and burning. Apart from this one, i've used simple products since i was about 11 (i got the 3 step cleansing system as my 'first' skincare regime) and i still havent stopped. The products are affordable, gentle and effective, i'd recommend anything from the range but the eye make up remover was one of my holy grail products throughout 2009 :)

9. Tigi Bed Head Dumb Blonde Reconstructor

This is a miracle product, i got given it free by my hairdresser as i had had three colours at the salon within a certain period of time. She recommended it to me because i was so desperate for my hair to grow, she said to only use it one or twice a fortnight and at the absolute most once a week because its so full of proteins and stuff that if you use it too often it goes backwards and your hair dries out. I can genuinly say that since i have been using this product my hair HAS grown Is in MUCHHHHH better condition, oh, and it smells of pineapples. Fantastic. This stuff isnt cheap (£10-£15 per tube) but each tube lasts a long time and it really does work. Love it.

10. Nars Cream Blush in Penny Lane

I'm going to be doing a review on this soon, and i did only get it at the beginning of december but it stil counts as 2009!! i use it EVERY single day and it gives the perfect dewy flush to the cheeks. loveeeeeeeeeeee!!

xox