On top of that: marble + brass stand (How did you assemble it? here)
Happy new year! Let’s end 2023 with my 2023 beauty favorites for him! Thank you so much for all your love and kindness. Every act of kindness, big or small, means so much to me. I am more grateful than words can express! I really love connecting with fellow beauty enthusiasts and loved reading your messages. Thank you for sharing your love of beauty, photos of your fur babies, new discoveries, and more!
This year’s favorites list is a mix of new releases and long-time classics. Here are the things I liked most in 2023:
Best base/face products
Here are my favorites for 2023:
Best skin tint: Too Faced Born This Way Healthy Glow Skin Tint (I’m wearing warm beige)
Best concealer: natasha denona high glam concealer (I wear shades N6 to N9 depending on how bright I want the look)
The best multitasking guide: elf halo glow filter (Rotates between shades 3 and 4 during operation) here and here)
Best setting powder: Givenchy Prism Libre Loose Powder (I’m actually wearing shade 3 here)
Best foundation: Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation Stick (I actually wear shades VI or VII, depending on how light/tanned my skin is.) here)
best teak products
I have a lot of new favorites in this category, so I left out a lot of items, but I tried to edit the list, one for each group.
Best highlighter (powder): chanel symbol oversize highlighter (review here)
Best highlighter (liquid): Gucci Illuminétour de Beauté (review here), the most underrated liquid highlighter, but you won’t know it’s not viral.
Best blush: gucci blush de beauté true pink (New shades, working here and please review here)
Best cheek palette: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Face Palettes, my favorite is Leopard (Review) here)
Best bronzer: Chanel Healthy Glow Les Beige Cream Bronzer (review here)
best eye makeup
Best eye palette: I need the Natasha Denona Nude Eyeshadow Palette (Review + Sample here)
Best eyeliner: sisley phyto call matte (sample herestill my favorite!)
Best mascara: Tarte tube mascara (Best formula to keep curls)
best lip products
Favorite lip gloss: Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Re-formulation (sample herenew shades in action here and again here)
Best new lipsticks: YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick (review herecurrently active here)
Best new lipstick formulas: Chanel 31 Le Rouge (Although the color range is very limited, the formula is one of the best I’ve ever tried! Review + Swatches here)
runner-up: Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump and YSL candy glaze (review here)
perfume
Most worn perfume: celine parade (I also love Dans Paris, Black Tie, and the new cologne Celeste) – Reviews of all scents in the Discovery set here
Second most worn perfume: pururu missing person (I also liked this parental presence and vanilla skin)
New favorites: Guerlain perfumes are also a big hit, but I only rediscovered them at the end of the year and am still researching them. floral discovery set.I think so too iconic discovery set If you want to splurge and treat yourself, there are great options. Advent Calendar Hive of Wonders We also have a great selection. (For more information, Click here for this blog post).
Skincare and body favorites
This year has been a very foundational year for me in skin care. I pretty much stick to tried and true classics. This year I’m thinking of being a little more adventurous.
Favorite moisturizer: La Mer Soft Moisturizing Cream
Go-to moisturizer #2: Drunk Elephant Protiny Polypeptide Cream
Best spot treatment: Bliss Clear Genius Acne Gel (Andrew loves this too; it works well as an acidic acne spot treatment, but doesn’t leave any red marks on the skin.)
Best smoothing/resurfacing: Sunday Riley Good Gene
Best cleanser splurges: CHANEL SUBLIMAGE LOUIRE CLEANSING OIL (I have repurchased this many times because it feels very soft and smooth)
Best things to do to keep your skin clean/smooth: Eve Lom muslin fabric (You can use any muslin cloth.) However, this will definitely remove dirt, oil, and cleanser residue.
Best body products: chanel louille This is the best body oil I’ve tried (I love vanilla). Prequel Barrier Therapy Skin Protectant Body Cream It saved my dry skin from recurring.
Best New Try: Botox! I did it for the first time in May and really liked the results. We went to @marissathepa in Boca Raton (she is amazing!) First time she got 40 units which lasted her 3.5 months. We were thinking of doing it again, but we hadn’t planned ahead and when we went to Miami in December, it was fully booked. I’m debating whether to look for someone locally or wait until I get back (I think I’ll wait).
I love hair care
Best hair tools: GHD Platinum + Styler Perfect for creating silky smooth hair and soft waves. I like this. This works because it turns off automatically, is set to a single temperature, the plate has a sensor to maintain a constant temperature, and the edges of the plate do not touch the skin. Because you won’t get burned.actually take a look here and here.
Most commonly used hair care: Oribe Gold Last Shampoo + conditioner – I used these so much that I ended up buying a liter pump bottle and have since re-purchased a liter refill bottle.Definitely a big hit on the wallet, but the formula is my favorite
Essential hair styling products: R&Co Dart Stick This year my hair is regrowing so for my baby flyaways I always order from Neiman’s or Amazonit’s big enough to keep in your wallet.
others
Best launches of the year: I really enjoyed the Chanel Code Couleur mirror, nail file, and brush set. I wish I had bought all the colors. I would like to do something like this again. It sold out almost instantly, so check out the review here.
Most Worn Polish: Olive and June quick dry manicure in Sandy (This is the best sheer baby pink that dries quickly and has gotten the most compliments this year).Many shades are available the goal But this seems to be only available at olive and june.
Thank you again for following us. I’m looking forward to the new year! I know New Year’s Day is really just another day, but I feel like it’s the perfect time to reset and make a fresh start. The past 12 months have been difficult and incredibly difficult for me personally. Therefore, I cannot express in words how much your kindness meant to me.
I’d love to hear about your favorites!
