Holy Grail Beauty Products

I am BIG into beauty, like huge.. I'm like an all-things-beauty junkie. I love trying new products and when I come across one that I love I'm usually a pretty die hard fan. So I rounded up some of my holy grail or most used products of twenty-twelve and decided to share them with you all! I was originally going to blog about my goals for this year but honestly, I'm not trying to bore the possible two readers I have so I tossed the idea... You're welcome.

Warning: This is a horrendously long post, but if you stick around an read it you might actually discover one or two great products you'll want to give a go! Though I do obsess over some products more than others they are in no particular order.. Ok, enough with the rambling, let's just get started shall we? Here are my 2012 holy grail beauty products.

BeneFit Hoola Bronzer

This bronzer is widely known in the beauty world. The color is so universal it looks great on all skin tones. It's dark enough but not too dark and it blends like a dream! I use it everyday to bronze and contour all around my face and I just now hit pan after maybe 9 months or so, a little definitely goes a long way and that's always a plus!

BeneFit Dandelion and Coralista Blush

I love these blushes! They are two of BeneFit's best sellers and I can see why! Dandelion is a super pretty baby pink, I love wearing it when I'm going for a more natural, simple look. Coralista gives you a nice shimmery golden color which looks great in the summer but is also subtle enough to wear year around.

Revlon Colorstay Whipped Foundation

Oh my lanta- this is a rave for me, like no joke this foundation is amazing! I honestly think it comes neck to neck with my two other favorite foundations which are Mac Studio Fix Fluid Foundation and Revlon Colorstay. I love that this foundation looks like second skin regardless of how many layers you add on. The consistency is so smooth and creamy, it's like buttuh (butter, in my wannabe New York accent)! If you do decide to try this product (which I highly recommend you do) I suggest you use your God-given tools and apply it with your fingers. As far as I'm concerned this is the best and only way to get a flawless look with this foundation.

L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara

I am self-proclaimed the Queen of Mascara! If there were a rehab for mascara obsession.. I'd be there! next to a flawless face, big flirty lashes are my thang! You feel me?! This mascara is meant for volumizing your lashes though it also gives you some length. The color is such deep, rich black that it makes your lashes stand out and gives you that BAM factor! This is definitely not my one and only favorite mascara (I have many), but I decided it should be the only one I mention since it has been my most used one for the past few months.

Physicians Formula Conceal Rx Concealer

This has actually been my go-to concealer for years now! It's very comparable to a tattoo concealer so it gives you great coverage. I use it under my eyes to conceal my dark circles and it does a great job at doing so, but it also does just as great of a job at covering up blemishes. I cannot stress enough how great this concealer works, seriously, go get you some!

Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder

I use this powder to set my under eye concealer and I love the finish it gives. I usually like to set my under eyes with a powder that has a slight shimmer to it because it makes that area pop and lightens it up, but this product gives you such a flawless finish that I don't even miss the shimmer.

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

This is such a nice setting powder it gives a really pretty finish. My preferred method of applying it is to spray my brush with a spritz or two of water then swirl it in the powder and apply it to my face. By doing this it gives a nice natural sheen to the face and it looks absolutely gorgeous. I especially like applying it this way during the fall time when skin tends to look a bit dull.

Vaseline

Uhhh yeah.. you read that right- Vaseline. It's no secret that Vaseline is one of the best beauty products out there and for various reasons. There are well over 50 beauty related uses for Vaseline, though I won't go through all of them. I will however, share with you my top favorites. When I remember I like to apply some Vaseline on my eyelashes to keep them from getting dry and brittle (some claim that this also helps them grow), I also apply some on my cuticles for the same reason, and my absolute fave is on my lips! There is no better lip moisturizer than Vaseline!
Extra Tip: 
After applying Vaseline to your lips take a wet toothbrush and lightly exfoliate your lips with it. Talk about smooth and smooch-ready lips! Yeahh buddyy!

Cocoa Butter Vitalizing Gel Body Oil

This is a product created by Vaseline so you know it's gonna be great from the get-go, but you don't know exactly how great it is until you try it! Oh.My.Word! Let's just say that if this product were to ever be discontinued I might just go haywire! This stuff is legit people! It's my secret to keeping my skin baby-bottom soft, beyond soft even! Best time to apply this is after you shower and are still semi wet, this will lock in your skin's moisture. The first few minutes after applying the gel it might feel slightly greasy, but just wait till it settles in to your skin, you will be amazed (cue the heavens)!

L'Oreal Ever Sleek Sulfate-Free Shampoo and Conditioner

Last but certainly not least are my all-time favorite shampoo and conditioner! I take pride in my hair care because I truly believe it can be one of your best assets, if you take care of it properly which is I make sure to use only the best (expensive or non-expensive) products on my hair. Obviously, it's a sulfate-free shampoo which has many benefits to it that I won't get into at the moment (maybe at a later time). It smells really nice, makes your hair feel super soft, optimizes your hair's natural texture, and cleans your hair without stripping it of all its natural oils or weighing it down. Love this stuff, I can;t say enough good about it!

So there you go! Those are some of my top holy grail products of 2012! I hope you all enjoyed this post and maybe decided to try a few products out! 
Have a great weekend every one!