It’s almost Thanksgiving, and I’ve joined together with some of the members of The Beauty Council to put together a list of the beauty products that we’re thankful for. So after you take a look at my list, check out the other gals’ posts listed below!
Now, it may sound a little frivolous to be thankful for beauty products, when we should be thankful for good health, our families and friends, having a roof over our heads etc. But this is a beauty blog, so I am thankful for a number of beauty products that make me feel better, more confident, or just make my life in makeup a little easier. 😆
This could have been a huge list, but I tried to whittle it down. Some of the products on the list I have reviewed, and others I have either meant to review or I recently got them and plan to review. I bought six of the seven products myself. Here are the 7 products I’m most thankful for right now.
- Beauty Blender: I picked this up at Sephora a few weeks ago, after thinking about it for a long time. I heard all the hype about the Beauty Blender, but I thought I didn’t need it. Hey, I’m a relatively recent convert to using a foundation brush instead of my fingers to apply my foundation. Why did I need something else, I thought? Well, I’m glad I succumbed. Using this little pink cutie to apply my CC cream or foundation is even easier than using a foundation brush. No streaks. Goes on smoothly. Covers well. Looks almost airbrushed. Uses surprisingly less foundation than a brush. Price about $20
- NYC New York Color Grand Central Station Quick Dry Top Coat: I’ve used spray which dries fast but takes the gloss down a bit. I’ve used expensive quick drying topcoats. But nothing beats NYC Grand Central Station. It dries super-fast, seems to last just as long as the expensive brands, and it costs between 99 cents and $1.99. End of discussion.
- L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Intenza Mascara: This is the mascara I’ve been searching for my whole life (review here). It lengthens and volumizes. It adds fibers that stay put and don’t end up in my eyes or give me spider lashes. It has a perfect wand that’s winged all around that makes application easy. The mascara stays put, but is not hard to remove. Plus it costs less than $10.
- Viseart Neutral Matte Eye Shadow Palette: In spite of the fact that it’s tough to find this perfect, professional-level palette in stock even at $80, it is my favorite and it makes eye shadow application easier for me. Plus I get compliments on my makeup almost every time I wear it – and believe me, I am not highly skilled. It is very blendable, velvety, and it stays on without budging for hours and hours. If you’re a neutral and a matte shadow lover, this palette is the one you should own! And for those of you who like color and/or shimmer, Viseart has colorful, even bright palettes as well as palettes with satins and shimmers.
- Shiseido Lash Curler: I liked the Tarte Lash Curler that I bought back in February. It did a good job curling my straight lashes. But I used the two or three pads that it came with, and lately it stopped curling as well as it had when I first bought it. Trying to buy replacement pads is a fool’s errand. I had been hearing all the talk about the Shiseido curler (not the weird one), and I decided to give it a go during the Sephora VIB sale. Although it’s generally the same size as the Tarte curler, it is not as curved, and as a result, it seems much wider and easier to get my lashes between the top and the pad. It does a shockingly good job curling my lashes! Usually if I curl both eyes one after another and then apply mascara, the second eye’s lashes uncurl by the time I get to them with the mascara. Not so with Shiseido. Price $19, well worth it.
- InstaNatural Moroccan Rosewater: This product was an absolute surprise (review here). I was offered the opportunity to select another product to try out from a brand whose anti-aging serum I was using for a review. I chose the rosewater on a whim, for something different to try. I was blown away by this rosewater. The scent is heaven! It makes my skin feel like velvet. It prepares my skin for the serum I put on next. InstaNatural Moroccan Rosewater is such a treat, not only for your skin but for your psyche. Buy some. Give it as a gift. It’s the bomb. Price around $13.75.
- Briogeo Be Gentle. Be Kind. Sulfate-Free Shampoo: I read about this color-safe shampoo on another blogger’s blog, and I immediately purchased it. My long-time HG shampoo was discontinued, and I was looking for a new brand to try. Often color-safe shampoos disappoint me because my hair doesn’t feel clean. Briogeo Be Gentle. Be Kind. Shampoo is fabulous (review here). It leaves my hair feeling almost squeaky clean without being stripped. It has a light scent, makes plenty of lather, and is easy to rinse out. My new HG shampoo! Price $19.
So this is my list. What are the beauty products you’re thankful for? And to all my friends who celebrate, Happy Thanksgiving!!
Great list of goodies, girl. 🙂 I adore my Beauty Blenders. Hands down, the best tool for applying foundation and CC cream, for me. 😀
Erika recently posted…The Beauty Council: Beauty Products I am Thankful For
Thank you, Erika! There were about a million more that could have been on my list. I’m new to the beauty blender, and I wonder now why I waited so long.
Great post, and great picks! I’m thankful for eyeshadow primers. My eyeshadows would crease and fade within a couple of hours without them!
gio recently posted…5 Reasons Why Fitspo Is Unhealthy
Gio, eyeshadow primers, of course! For me, Urban Decay Anti-aging Eye Primer is a must! How could I for get it??
What a great list. I totally agree with you. The Beauty Blender is awesome. One product I am never without.
Hey thanks, Jamie! I don’t know how I got along without that beauty blender! Hope you’re having a good Thanksgiving 🙂
Great to see beauty blender on your list. I’m still coveting that viseart palette
Kath TheFabZilla recently posted…Happy Thanksgiving + Beauty Products I’m Thankful For
You should put the Viseart on your list. One of these days, it should be back in stock!
Girl, I am so envious of your Viseart palette, I really need to buy one for myself. Great list!
Anastasia recently posted…Beauty Products I Am Thankful For
If they are ever back in stock, you should!!
Great picks! I recently started using a Real techniques sponge, which is supposed to be like a beauty blender. I don’t know if it’s worse than the original but I absolutely love it! And that Viseart palette is definitely on my wishlist!
Agata recently posted…Happy Thanksgiving!
I haven’t tried the RT sponge yet, but I’m glad to hear that it’s working well for you. Is the price point friendlier than the bb? Hope the Viseart palette is in stock so you can pick it up one of these days 🙂
thanks for the list! I may just go by a few 🙂
You’re welcome, Lois, and thanks for commenting. Today’s Black Friday, and I’m trying not to look at all the deals 😉
Great picks, especially that matte palette is so pretty!
Deborah recently posted…Rescue Beauty Lounge Réveillon
The Viseart palette is the bomb, Deborah!
No, it doesn’t sound frivolous in the least. I’m ever-thankful the Beautyblender exists! It is more important to me than my foundation!
Renu recently posted…Ipsy November 2014 beauty bag review
Haha, Renu! I forgot mine this weekend and I miss it already!
I LOVE my beauty blender too!
Kristin Bassett recently posted…Pür Minerals Air Perfection Cushion Compact
I wish I hadn’t left mine at home this weekend by mistake. I miss it already!
Great picks! I should try NYC Grand Central Station – it sounds like a good product.
Leelo R recently posted…Birchbox UK November 2014
It is a good product, Leelo, and it’s so inexpensive here!
Oh I am totally thankful for my beauty blender! Love this post!
Jess Scull recently posted…Tarte Chic To Cheek Deluxe Amazonian Clay Blush Set – Swatches & Review
I’m a recent convert to the beauty blender, but it’s the best. I forgot mine at home this holiday weekend, and I am missing it!
Such a lovely list to be thankful for, Allison! Right now I am feeling very thankful for my Tom Ford Lip Color Mattes, my Aftelier Honeysuckle Face Elixir and my BITE Beauty lippes from my Sephora Haul!
Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog recently posted…Tom Ford Lip Color Matte Gift Set | Swatches and Review
Yes, Lola, you should be thankful for those gorgeous Tom Ford lipsticks! But I am also thankful for the Bite duo lipsticks and mini-crayons that I picked up during my Sephora haul 🙂
Such a great post idea! I’ve recently jumped onto the sponge bandwagon ( I use the Real Techniques version) and am totally hooked.
Bailey recently posted…Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Rich Cream & Serum
I’ve gotta look at the price on the RT version. You’re the second gal who mentioned it so maybe I should give it a go!
It really is hard to narrow down! I agree with many of your recs and would love to try that Viseart palette at some point.
Sheila recently posted…The Official Painted Ladies 2014 Holiday Beauty Gift Guide
I think you’d have a ball with any of their palettes, Sheila!
I want to give the Viseart palettes a try!
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I hope they’ll be in stock if you try!
I don’t own a beautyblender. Does that mean I lose my beauty blogger privileges?
Kimmi @ The Plastic Diaries recently posted…Black Friday Fashion & Beauty Sales
Haha, Kimmi. I’m a recent convert myself, lol!
I can never curl my lashes enough
betzy carmona recently posted…Kipling Holiday Outfit
The Shiseido lash curler is the best!
your product choice is really awesome 🙂
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Thank you 🙂 What’s on your list?
Great list! Love my Beauty Blender!
I forgot to bring my beauty blender with me this weekend, and now I’ll be even more thankful for it when I get home 😉
There is nothing wrong with being thankful for beauty products. I’m definitely thankful for my beauty blender too!
Dani FromPolishwithLove recently posted…Delush Polish: Nue Collection swatches and review
Thanks, Dani. I think you’re right. In fact, I forgot to bring my beauty blender with me this weekend and I’m lost 😉
Well this is such a great list! I want to try all of these!! Thank you! I most definitely have to try that nail polish now too!
I also took a long time to get the Beauty Blender. I stippled on my foundation and had no reason to change. I thought that was perfect enough. But, on a total whim, I bought it in a kit, and whoa! Mind blown!! Now I use it for everything (foundation, concealer, highlight, contour). It is the bombdiggity!! 😀
I misplaced my beauty blender over the weekend visiting, and I was so relieved to find it this afternoon. What a difference it makes! The the affordable NYC Grand Central Station quick dry topcoat is the best less than two bucks I ever spent! Thanks for commenting!
Oh and I love rose water!! That’s a decent price for this one, I am going to buy that! Thanks for the tip!!
Miki, I adore the rosewater! I hope you’ll like it too 🙂