Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Best 2016 Purchases

I seriously can't believe I'm writing this post. I can't believe it's 2017 - like seriously where has the year gone?! In 2016 I think I definitely delved much more into the makeup departments and yes, definitely splurged a little too much, but I also found some incredible products which have featured so heavily on this blog because I cannot get enough of them!

Firstly is the gorgeous Milani Luminoso Blusher. I picked this up in May and it's one of my most used blushers ever. This is seriously one of the most stunning blushers ever, it's got a beautiful peach sheen to it and it's a blush that really lasts all day on the cheeks.



Another product I haven't stopped using all year is the Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream. I know that they have come out with a variety of new strobe creams, but to me this is just so perfect. I love mixing this into my foundation or applying it after my primer. You only need to apply a pea-sized drop to add a amazing glow to your face. This is a serious life-saviour for anyone with dry skin because it really adds some extra glow and dimension. I only have the small travel-sized bottle but it's a great size because you barely need to use that much product! 


It was too hard to chose just one product from Colourpop, so instead I'm adding the entire brand to being a "best of 2016 purchase". This is an amazing brand that although yes, comes with horrific custom charges, is totally worth it. I've so far tried their eyeshadows, highlighters, blushers, Lippie Stix and Ultra Matte Lips. Each of their products are such good value for money and the quality is incredible! If you haven't tried anything from Colourpop, keep a lookout on their website for any international shipping deals that they do and trust me, although the customs is annoying, it is worth it! 


Next is the Charlotte Tilbury Dolce Vita Palette. I've talked about this product so much in the past month, so I won't delve into it too much, but it's an incredible product for Autumn/Winter time and this product is what has made me really want into delve into Charlotte Tilbury as a brand more next year!

The Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray was a product that I've repurchased twice this year because of how much I love it. It took me right through University nights out, to my graduation and every Christmas do. It really does set my makeup but it also gives my makeup a better glow after a couple of sprays.


Lastly is a product that I had been lusting after for an age. I really want to try out Benefit's Rockateur Blush and Hoola bronzer but the cost for both would come at like £46 so instead I found buying the Benefit Cheekathon Palette was a much better deal at £44 and getting 5 products instead of 2! I have been loving the two products, but can't wait to start using Coralista and Dandelion in the Summer next year!

Let me know in the comments below what one of your favourite 2016 products and what you want to pick up in 2017!
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  1. I've yet to try ColourPop! Definitely on my list. Hope you're having a wonderful 2017.

    Sara | Sara Spoke

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    1. It's an incredible brand and something I think everyone needs to try! Happy 2017! xx

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  2. I am absolutely in love with strobe cream, I love wearing it underneath my foundation. My boyfriend accidentally ordered me two strobe creams instead of one as part of my Christmas present - I'm not complaining! It's an absolute staple! Here's to all the makeup we'll be trying, testing and loving in 2017!xx

    Rebecca | Rebecca Olivia Capel

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    1. Oh definitely would not complain! I go through it and think I need to repurchase, it just adds such a beautiful glow to the skin! xx

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  3. I reaaaaaaaally need to try UD setting spray, been wanting to try it but I kept on thinking; should I? Should I not? Without actually buying it.

    Selene Addicted

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    1. Yes definitely! I don't go out on a night out without wearing it! xx

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  4. Lovely products! x I have a post about my favourite products from 2016 on my blog as well! :) I'm definitely going to get my hands on a few products from Charlotte Tilbury this year!

    Melanie
    Lilies Beauty

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    1. Will give yours a read now! I need to try more from CT because it's so amazing! xx

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  5. I tried the Mac Strobe Cream for the first time this year too and I must say it really wowed me. It looks so good under foundation. Colorpop also has awesome products. Nillionaire is too die for! Great picks!

    Trecee
    http://treceefabulous.blogspot.com/

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    1. Me too, it's really made a difference to my foundation! I'll have to give nillionaire a go! xx

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  6. Great products, I love Charlotte Tilbury and am desperate to pick up an eyeshadow palette this year! xx

    v The perks of being a hipster –New Year’s Goals!

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    1. I'm desperate to try more of CT's products as well this year, they really wowed me! xx

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  7. Great list! I too love the Urban Decay Setting Spray!


    xo, Liz
    http://lipstickandconfetti.com

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  8. I'm obsessed with the Cheekathon palette, Rockateur is my favorite blush and like you said it's such a good value! Luminoso is gorgeous and I love the formula, need to pick up more shades x

    www.beautyfromkatie.blogspot.com

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    1. I know right it's such a good deal for that many products! xx

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  9. I have been loving the Charlotte Tilbury Dolce Vita Palette, especially over Christmas, it has been my absolute go to!

    Danielle xx
    http://www.fashionbeautyblog.co.uk/

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    1. Agreed! I think CT just get it so right in high-end luxury products xx

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  10. Colorpop is so good, so happy they now ship to the UK. I really want to try Milani too xo

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    1. I know same here! I just wish we didn't get stung with customs! xx

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  11. I love ColourPop too. I actually just made another order! Lumionso is such a pretty shade. I love the look of that benefit blush palette. Its such a good deal too xx

    LPage Beauty

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    1. The benefit palette is just the best for anyone who wants to try the array of the different products! xx

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  12. I really want to try the strobe cream from MAC. I've heard great things lately. Great picks. :)

    Michelle Morchella

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    1. It's really wroth it! A product I don't think I can live without now! xx

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  13. So many great purchases! That Benefit palette is such a great value since you get so many powders. MAC strobe cream has been on my wish list for the longest time-- I definitely need to pick it up :D It sounds so lovely!

    Mili | Sharmtoaster

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    1. Yes you do! It's a really amazing product that really changes up the way your foundation looks! xx

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  14. I've heard about the strobe cream everywhere! I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that they throw it into a Birchbox sometime soon!

    xx, Pia
    http://gymbagsandjetlags.com

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    1. The strobe cream is definitely something that has changed up my makeup game! Fingers crossed it gets put in the box! xx

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  15. I picked up my first Milani product the other day and it was a baked bronzer and I was really impressed by it, so that blush sounds like something I would like! Everybodys been trying strobe creams recently and I feel I'm missing out on something!
    Charlotte / Charlotte's Picks

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    1. Oh I definitely recommend Luminoso, it's so pretty and I think their most popular product I swear! The Strobe cream is seriously incredible! xx

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  16. All Nighter has to be on my list too, two bottles down and I still love the stuff so much. I think any liquid lipstick in general have to top my 2016 favourites, especially Jeffree Star and Anastasia. x

    Megan | http://www.meganjean.co.uk

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    1. I know right I literally won't leave the house on a night out without it! xx

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  17. I have got to get me that luminso blush. x

    www.themakeupaficionado.com
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  18. The cheekathon palette is beautiful and definitley great for all the lovely benefit blushers in one place! Not tried any products by Milani but the blusher looks great!
    I used to adore the MAC strobe cream but I found a really similar dupe by soap and glory called the hocus pocus cream.

    Have a lovely day ♥

    Ying | * Y i n g c b e a u t y *

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    1. Oh I didn't know Soap & Glory have a cream similar! I'll have to try it out and see how similar it is! xx

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  19. Going to have to add all of these to my list of purchases for 2017 haha - the mac strobe cream is something I've been wanting to get my hands on for ages!

    Lucy | Forever September

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    1. I think the strobe cream is one of my favourites from 2016, seriously changed my makeup routine for the better! xx

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  20. I haven't stopped using my ColourPop goodies since I've bought it either! Such great picks from 2016! Really want to try the mac strobe cream!

    ​Jess xo | ​Jessica Ann ❤️

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  21. NEED the CT palette!!

    meg x meghobson.com

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