Let’s end this year with a round-up of my Beauty highlights from 2017. Some of them or let’s be honest all of them I mentioned before in one or two blog posts or over on my Instagram. However, I thought it would make a great last post for 2017 to get them all together in one place.
I love a good blush, but when it’s a blush an highlighter in one – that’s heaven just right there. The Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush has been my favourite blush up to this date. I’ve been using it every day since I got it back in August. Just look at it. Isn’t it beautiful? It gives me a subtle blush and a little bit of that shimmer. Perfect for my everyday makeup. or you could pack it on for a good night out.
Another beauty highlight from 2017 has to be the Better Than Sex Mascara from Too Faced. It gives me that volume and I can even go for a swim with it. Once you’ve tried it you won’t go back – that I can tell you.
For my brows, I recently discovered a new product, which became quickly a new favourite. The Maybelline brow tattoo. You basically apply it, leave it to dry and remove it. What you are left with is a perfect brow which will last you for up to 3 days. It’s hassle free and saves you a lot of time in the morning. Who wouldn’t love that?!
I stopped using lipstick on a daily basis but whenever I go out or put on some lipstick I tend to go for a red one. I heard of the NYX liquid matte lipsticks a lot but never tried them until this year. They not only smell nice, they glide on like a dream and even smell yummy. Oh, and they aren’t as drying on my lips than some other matte ones. So it was a no-brainer to list the NYX liquid matte lipstick as one of my beauty highlights from 2017.
As it’s my beauty highlights from the whole year my Kat von D shade and light contour kit had to be included. As you might see, there’s only the slightest dent in my fave contour shade (the bottom left one). I’ve been using it since summer and I can see it me lasting for a long time. You only need the tiniest bit to give you that lovely contour. Can’t recommend it enough.
Doesn’t it just sound lovely? Wood, sage and sea salt is my new found fragrance from Jo Malone. I lusted after one of their perfumes for ages and I’m glad I got myself one this year. It has a fresh scent to it while also being a little bit heavy. But I really like it. I’ve never been one who goes for the really sweet perfumes, so this one is just right up my street.
As my last beauty highlights from 2017 – I’d like to introduce you to my fave skin care products. An old favourite is my ultra facial face cream from Kiehl’s. It gives me all the moisture and leaves my skin ready to put on some makeup.
Now to my other skin care highlights – recently I got my hands on some Pixi products. I read a lot about this amazing British brand and I have to say, they didn’t disappoint. I only been using the Glow Tonic and the Jasim Oil Serum for a few week but already can feel and see the benefits. My skin is smooth and has that natural glow, we all try to achieve so hard. I couldn’t be happier with them.
So this is my round-up of my beauty highlights from 2017. There is a bit of everything and these are genuinely the products I use on a daily basis. If you want some more reviews or details on the products. I tried to link all my posts about them. So don’t be shy and have a nosy.
What have your highlights been beauty wise? Let me know in the comment’s down below and don’t forget to follow my blog n my other social media Instagram / Twitter / FB and Bloglovin’, I’ll be forever grateful.
Have an amazing night and happy new year to all of you lovelies,
Gosh your photography is just stunning, what camera do you use? Love this round-up of products x
Morgan
Aw, thanks so much! I use my old trusty Sony Alpha 58. xx
I think that blush just stole my heart & I’m not even into blushes that much. It’s absolutely gorgeous!
Lovely list of things 🙂
That was me too, never too much into blush but since my Hourglass discovery, I don’t go a day without it. xx
I can’t beilive I still haven’t tried that mascara and I’m always on about wanting to try new ones will defo check that out!
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Just go for it! It’s bloody amazing. xx
Hi, a great selection of your highlights from 2017 I had hoped for an Oliver Bonas candle but never mind I shall treat myself next month as I ma slightly addicted to candles at the moment. Oh and I love Jo Malone.
Thanks Chloe. I love my Oliver Bonas candle would buy some more if I’d live in the UK. xx
Gosh, your photography skills are stunning. I’m working on my beauty skills this year, and this list has definitely given me ideas of what brands to go for. Thank you for writing!
Oh, thank you so much! Hope you’ll have much fun with all things beauty. xx
The Hourglass Blush and Too Faced mascara are some of my favourite products! And I’ve been wanting to try the Kat Von D contour palette for absolutely ages! I’ve got the shade/light eyeshadow palette, but haven’t gotten around to purchasing the contour palette.
Gemma x | hiddenlittlegem.com
Oh, I am yet to try out some eye products from Kat von D. Let’s hope we both get to try out those products. xx
This is a great post! I love your photography and I’m also a huge lover of the NYX matte lip creams and lipsticks! Ayse x
Thanks Ayse. They are just fab, aren’t they?! xx
These photos are beautiful! A lovely sum up of products. Would love to try the red NYX lip product!
Lauren x
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Thanks so much Lauren. xx
I think Too Faced did a fabulous job with that mascara it’s literally one of my faves and thanks for reminding me to place my order for a new one lol. Btw I love your tassel earrings in your “about me” pic! Great post…I really need to try Pixi.
xx Lena | https://lenadeexo.com
You’re welcome, mine is running out too. So have to nip into town next chance I get. Oh thank you, I did them myself as a little DIY project http://asnippetoflife.com/diy-tassel-earrings/. xx
Your photography here is absolutely stunning! Can you believe it’s now 2018 and I’ve never tried Better Than Sex? The wand always confused me a bit. I love that Jo Malone fragrance x
Sophie
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Thank you so much, Sophie. I was more confused by the weight of the mascara than the wand. Go and have a sniff, it’s a lovely fragrance indeed. xx
I have been meaning to try so many of these products and now I want to even more so!
I’m new to your blog but absolutely love your style of writing and your pictures are gorgeous! Can’t wait to see more from you!
Chloe ❤ http://www.anomalouschloe.com
Oh, thanks so much! You’re too lovely! Hope you love the next posts just as much. xx
Stunning photos and we must have the same philosophy, because red lips are a MUST!
Thank you, Alice. Yes, I love a good red lip. xx
Okay that is the PRETTIEST blusher I’ve ever seen in my life! ?
I know this blush is just so photogenic 😉 xx
Would love to try that blush. It’s absolutely gorgeous! 🙂 Great post, thanks for sharing! xx
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Thank you Tia. I just love that blush and it’s so photogenic as well! xx
Such a perfect list of picks!!! I’m currently on the lookout for some new products to try.
The Hourglass blush looks so nice – I haven’t actually tried anything from the brand yet so maybe this needs to on my ‘to buy’ list.
I’m using the Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara at the moment and tbh I don’t know how I feel about it haha – I want to go back to L’Oreal Telescopic – I feel the more ‘comb’ type wand really combs out my lashes – As the brush types wands seems to clump extremely easily.
I also want to get my hands on the NYX matte lip cremes! I was given a free Tarte matte lip paint when I was in the US at Sephora and I really love it (I don’t usually wear lip products) but would love to try NYX still as its a much cheaper alternative – just hoping I’m not disappointed if it doesn’t compare to the Tarte one.
Hayley | hayleyxmartin
Thank you so much Hayley. If you go with the Hourglass blush or something similar I really think you won’t be disappointed. xx
These picks are everything! *heart eyes emoji!* I love the two faced mascara! Im So sad I’ve ran out, definitely need to get more. I’ve been dying to get the Kat von d pallet, heard such great things, definitely picking it up this year!
Jordanne || Thelifeofaglasgowgirl.co.uk
Thank you Jordanne. I know it’s amazing. I just got myself a new one. So happy with it. Oh the Kat von D pallet is to die for and now I heard the made the packaging so that you can change each colour individually ;).
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Your photos are so gorgeous! The NYX lipsticks are my absolute favourites and the soft matte lip cremes are amazing for travelling with. There are a few brands on your list I’m not familiar with, so I’ll definitly be checking them out! x
Rachel | kyvbey.blogspot.com
Thank you Rachel. I haven’t tried the NYX lipsticks yet but seems like I need to. xx
Cool products! I don’t even wear makeup but it’s fun to look at pictures. Which products would you recommend for a beginner?
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Oh, there are many products you could go for as a beginner. I would say just have a look around the high street and in Boots/ Superdrug. I started with Barry M and Rimmel, Rimmel really has amazing makeup at a good price. xx
Totally agree on that red Nyx lipstick. It’s a keeper.
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Oooh this post is lovely! Don’t usually read makeup posts, so thank you for sharing this on Twitter xx
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