Best of Beauty 2013

It is so hard to pick favorites, but this year I managed to pick my Top 13 Products of 2013. I mean, I did show a few shades/variations of a few things, but I really did narrow it down to 13 products that I couldn't be without this year. The majority of these products were ones I acquired in 2013 and then promptly fell in love with, but there are a few old favorites and rediscoveries in there as well. 

Watch the video below and do let me know what topped your list this year! :) 

It was hard to pick, but here's my top 13 products for 2013! What were your favorite products this year? I'd love to know! Happy New Year! Gummy's Blog - gummyvision.com BLOG - bronzerbunny.com TWITTER - twitter.com/bronzerbunny INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/bronzerbunny DISCLAIMER: Products marked with an * were provided for review.

Happy New Year everyone! Thanks for the great year and I can't wait to have another great year with all of you!

December Favorites

I plan to do a "Best of Beauty 2013" post before the year ends, but at the same time I didn't want to forget about all of the products I've been loving this month. These products won't make it into my Top 13 of 2013 purely because I don't feel as if I've used them long enough, but I know they will be much loved for quite some time! 

*PR Samples, Affiliate Links

Tatcha Polished: Gentle Rice Enzyme Powder* 
I wish I remembered to use this more often (before now that is) and I just love mixing this fine powder with water for a gentle exfoliating cleanser. I just love the way it makes my skin feel. :) I'm curious to mix it with honey or even cleansing oil to see how my skin likes that! 

Lush Celebrate Hand & Body Lotion* 
Winter always calls for a luxurious body cream and this light and airy pick from Lush is a fast favorite. I reviewed it here, but I just have to say that it has given my long time favorite, First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream a run for its money. This is limited edition, so run to a Lush shop soon if you want it. Plus all of the Lush holiday collection items are currently Buy 1 Get 1 on their website if you want to snag this and my other favorite, Santa's Lip Scrub!

Chantecaille Future Skin Foundation in Cream
This foundation is pricey, but it looks and feels GOOD. I wouldn't have bought it at $73, but I got it during Chantecaille's 30% off sale on Cyber Monday (Nordstrom price matches, did you know that??) and was happy to see that the shade I picked was a decent match. It has light to medium coverage and a really natural finish. I love the texture too - light and airy, yet feels almost moisturizing or protective on my skin. Perfect for winter in my book!

Sephora Formula X Nail Polish in Gray Matter
This is a nice new formulation from Sephora and I love this medium gray shade with purple undertones. It is opaque in one coat, and I really love the non-streaky easy to use formula. I definitely plan to grab more shades... besides the massive kit I bought LOL! 

BareMinerals Round the Clock Eyeliner in Midnight
Some of you might know that I've been on the hunt for a black liner that is creamy to apply, budgeproof and doesn't irritate my eyes. I think this might be the one - it seriously doesn't move on my monolids all day, and no itchy or watery eyes. Woohoo! 

What products made your December favorites list? Have you tried any of these products? I'd love to know!

November Favorites

I can't believe it is December already, and I must sound like a broken record saying this every month. :) At least this month I have a video for you of my favorite products to share. 

I have to say the highlights are probably Diptyque Pine Bark, which I posted about a few days ago here, and the ever easy Laura Mercier Caviar sticks. They're the perfect product to help me look well put together even if I really actually just smushed them on my eyelids at a red light while driving to work...

Do take a peek at the video and let me know what has topped your charts this November! :)

Happy December! This month, I thought I would bring you my favorites a little bit earlier than usual. I'd love to know what you've been loving, and if any of these products are on your holiday wishlist!

Products Mentioned: 
African Botanics Pure Marula Oil* 
Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in 6
Laura Mercier Caviar Eye Stick in Khaki
Laura Mercier Caviar Eye Stick in Rosegold (mini set)
Chanel Rouge Double Intensite in Light Rose
Diptyque Eau Rose
Lush Santa's Lip Scrub*
Diptyque Pine Bark Candle

Products marked with a * were provided for review. This post contains affiliate links. 

My Lush Favorites & Giveaway!

If you've been reading my blog for a while, you may know that I've been a fan of Lush Cosmetics. My first experiences with the brand were bath bombs, and since those first days I've discovered all kinds of lovely products from the brand. (See all of my Lush reviews here.)

Now I've never been good at picking favorites, but I've finally settled on a handful of Lush products that I will always repurchase. Watch the video to hear all about them (and some runners-up haha!)

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In celebration of my blog's 2nd birthday (which was officially yesterday!) Lush has kindly provided these favorites for a giveaway for readers in the US & Canada! Please enter using the widget below. :)

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