Oh how time flies!

Never did I imagine that I will continue blogging up to this date. 2016 has been a memorable one indeed. I’ve met such lovely people all over the world, it may not be in person but hey! chatting and interacting with you is more than enough.

I’ve had quite an amazing moments last year. Some of the highlights were, our new place, visited home and spent time with my family back in November AND I’ve guested on the December episode (19) of Cat Forsley aka MyLipAddiction.com Beauty Podcast!

Aside from that, I also discovered a good number of beauty products that I fell in love with.

I only have one criteria in choosing these products, and that is… they have been used for at least ten (10) times in the last 12 months.

It’s a lot, so let’s begin!

Skin care

Valentia Pure Glow Brightening Moisturizer – Review shared HERE.

Bio-Oil Multiuse Skincare Oil – This has been mentioned in my Monthly favorites a ton.

Rodial stem cell cleansing cream – I received this in my Ipsy Glam bag back in June ‘2016 and I love it so much!

GLAMGLOW YOUTHMUD Tinglexfoliate Treatment – My holy grail! this helped cleared my skin and helped prevent from having breakouts. Review shared HERE.

Facial Wipes

SIMPLE EXFOLIATING FACIAL WIPES – I cannot see myself not having this exfoliating wipes in stock. When my skin needs attention, this is my go-to product to date.

SIMPLE MICELLAR MAKEUP REMOVER WIPES – This didn’t irritate my sensitive skin, super convenient to use and it does an amazing job in removing my makeup. Reviews shared HERE.

Hair care

It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In Plus Keratin – I’m not sure why I haven’t mentioned this product that much when this is such a wonderful miracle leave-in plus keratin hair treatment. I use this almost everyday after I wash my hair and this leaves my hair feeling soft, smooth and strong. This helps my hair free from split ends too.

PUREOLOGY Travel Size Colour Fanatic Multi-Tasking Hair Beautifier – I love this brand a lot. Their shampoo and conditioner were amazing (but pricey though) and this hair treatment spray protects my color treated hair, enhances my hair color and it also adds shine and vibrancy to my hair. I use just a tiny bit and I’m all set! This was featured on my Monthly Favorites back in April.

Keratherapy -Daily Smoothing Cream – Another product from Ipsy Glam bag back in June ‘2015 that I enjoyed so much! This helps my hair stay manageable and also lessen the blow drying time.

Body care

Palmer’s  Shea Formula Body Lotion – My body care routine won’t be complete without this body lotion. I am not meticulous when it comes to body care as long as I feel clean and fresh. But this lotion is everything to me! It’s very hydrating and smells really good too. Product mention in my May Favorites.

Now on to the beauty products!

Foundation + Concealer

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-IN-1 Foundation + Concealer – Worth the hype! Product mentioned HERE.

Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation  – My all time favorite foundation and will forever be my go-to foundation. This has been mentioned a ton on every favorites that I’ve posted and you will forever be seeing this for sure! Product mentioned HERE.

Maybelline New York Fit Me Concealer – IS THE BEST! Product mentioned HERE.

Setting powders

Sue Devitt Triple C-Weed Loose Powder in Quiet & Still – Full review HERE.

Stila Sheer Pressed Powder – Spotted this pressed powder at Marshalls and I almost forgot that I have them. This pressed powder kept me shine free during the hot summer months.

Blushes

Hourglass – Ambient Lighting Blush Palette – I’ve used this a million times and still looking good as new. Another holy grail definitely! Product mentioned HERE.

Milani Rose Powder Blush (Romantic Rose) – I love all Milani Rose powder blushes and their baked blushes (who doesn’t?). You’ve seen them on my Instagram page a lot. Product mentioned HERE.

MAC Cosmetics (MOCHA matte)– As you can see, this blush has been well loved.

e.l.f. Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder (Fiji-matte) – This product lives in my purse and comes with me everywhere I go. Full review HERE.

Wet n Wild Color Icon Blush (Apri-Cot in the Middle) – Mentioned in my Monthly Favorites a few times. Product mentioned HERE.

essence Silky Touch Blush (Autumn Peach) – Product mentioned HERE.

City Color Cosmetics (Warm Apricot) – Definitely a brand that has been overlooked a ton. This brand does have a a lot of great products and I really love the formulation of their blushes. They’re super affordable and great quality too.

I love blushes (obviously) and it’s difficult to narrow them down to one or two or even three. 🙂

Eyeshadows

Too Faced The Chocolate Bar Eye Palette – Product mentioned HERE.

Milani Cosmetics Eyeshadow Palette (Earthy Elements) – Product mentioned HERE.

Too Faced Peanut Butter and Jelly Eye Shadow Collection – The last time I checked, this palette was back in stock! So if you haven’t laid your hands on this palette, maybe it’s time to join the club and fall in love with this palette. Product mentioned HERE.

MAC Cosmetics (Ricepaper) – My go-to single eyeshadow in 2016. Product mentioned HERE.

Jesse’s Girl eyeshadow compact (Brown Eyed Girl) – I AM OBSESSED with this eyeshadow palette. It’s very convenient to carry around, super easy to apply, no fall-outs and very easy to blend. Full review HERE.

Mascara

essence LASH mania reloaded mascara – Sad that this is no longer available everywhere but this mascara will always be a part of me. 🙂 Product reviewed HERE.

Covergirl The Super Sizer by LashBlast(r) Mascara – Yup. you guessed it right!! Product reviewed HERE.

Liquid Eyeliner

Skone Cosmetics Insanely Intense Tattooed Eyeliner (Jet Black) – I am willing to pay $15.00 for this eyeliner. That’s how much I love this liquid eyeliner. Product mentioned HERE.

Lipstick

NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick (Tea & Cookies) – Product reviewed HERE.

ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip (Viper) – Product reviewed HERE.

Milani Cosmetics Amore Matte Lip Creme (Precious) – Product reviewed HERE.

Too Faced MELTED Liquified Long Wear Lipstick (Melted Peony) – Product reviewed HERE.

Maybelline Lip Studio Color JOLT Intense Lip Paint (Never Bare) – Product review HERE.

Jesse’s Girl Matte Finish Lip Color (Sultry) – If I wanted a red lipstick that won’t bleed or smudge on my lips, this liquid lipstick was truly a great one. Product reviewed HERE.

Carmex Lip Balm – My saviour! Product reviewed HERE.

Extras

Brush V1 – Vegan Large Powder Brush – Amazing powder brush! It’s very large that it makes it easier to apply my setting powder, plus it’s vegan too.

Wet n Wild Contour Brush – I use this brush to apply my blushes. This brush is super soft and super easy to clean.

Luxie Beauty Dreamcatcher Tapered Highlighter Brush 522 – I use this to apply my highlights. A very soft brush that is also great to apply your blushes or even to contour.

StyleWurks Blending Makeup Sponge – My go-to sponge to apply my foundation or concealer. I Highly Recommend that you give this makeup sponge a try! Click HERE for details.

That’s a lot right? I tried to narrow them down as much as I can. There are more items not mentioned in this post that I’ve enjoyed so much.

It has been a fruitful 2 years in this blogging world and I hope to continue sharing what I love and I hope you do the same.

Happy 2 years to us!