My Top 10 Beauty Products From 2016

I thought I'd share my favourite beauty products from the last year. If you follow my blog or follow me on Instagram (@__nicoleashleigh) then you may have heard me rave about them already! Now in no particular order...

1. Micellar Water

Now Micellar Water changed my life (slight exaggeration) but it is amazing! I used to use make up wipes to remove any make up & then (if I could be bothered) I would use a foam cleanser but micellar water now does all that work for me! Pop some on a cotton pad and it removes everything including water proof mascara. My skin feels great afterwards, doesn't feel tight or irritated, just fresh!

2. L'Oreal Pure Clay Masks £8

These are great and became quite famous for "multi-masking" where you use a combination of all the masks to suit each problem area on your skin. You have the choice of three: detox, purity & glow. My favourite has to be the detox mask. I aim to use that once a week and definitely feel it has helped in clearing my skin. They go on offer a lot so keep an eye out! My only negative about these masks is that I find them quite highly perfumed which bothers my nose a bit but it doesn't irritate my sensitive skin.

On offer just now at Boots for £6.

3. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer £22.50

Now I have heard good & bad reviews about this concealer but I have to say - I love it! It is a higher end concealer priced at £22.50 (can get it a bit cheaper on some sites). I find it blends very well even over my Bare Minerals powder foundation (I use a beauty blender); it has great coverage and lasts all day without creasing. I think the only downfall has to be the expensive price tag.. but a concealer this good is worth it in my opinion! I bought the shade custard which matches my skin tone perfectly, but I'm thinking of buying a shade lighter so I can use it more for highlighting as well.

4. Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipsticks £16 each

I have a couple of these liquid lipsticks now and I really love them all! Two nude/brown shades - Mannequin & Celebrity Skin, a gorgeous orange shade - Pumpkin Pie and a deep burgundy red - Designer Blood (which has a beautiful gold sheen off it). The formula is pretty similar in all the shades I have, they last for ages on the lips and you can eat/drink and they don't wear off. I noticed Pumpkin Pie bled out a bit when I wore it without a liner so make sure you get one for this shade as it is such a stunning colour! I use Pumpkin by NYX.

5. MAC Liptensity Lipsticks £17.50

LOVE LOVE LOVE! I think I would go as far to say that these are my all time favourite lipsticks. I have a few of the nude shades: Driftwood (lilac beige), Doe (neutral brown) and Toast & Butter (peachy cinnamon). They feel amazing on lips (super velvety), naturally wear over time - they never look patchy as they are so pigmented andd they smell AMAZING! I love MAC Lipsticks in general but these really are at the top of the list! Plus, the packaging is fab with the top matching the shade of the lipstick.

6. Smashbox Photo Finish Lash Primer £17

This primer makes my eyelashes look really long and full with only one coat of mascara on top, giving that false eyelash effect. And who doesn't love that?

7. Morphe 35K Palette

With this palette you get 35 shadows for just over £20 - what's not to love?? They blend seamlessly and are really pigmented. I got mine from Beauty Bay, they are sold out at the moment, but keep an eye out on their Instagram as I'm sure they will get re-stocked!

8. Charlotte Tilbury The Dolce Vita Palette £38

I've not got much to say about this palette, other than it's absolutely stunning! Even the burgundy & gold packaging is amazing. The colours are super pigmented and blend seamlessly. Despite there only being four colours within the palette you can create a number of different looks, which is great and it's small size means it's fab for travelling. The only downside is the price, definitely a higher end eyeshadow palette! I will definitely buy some of the other "looks" from CT in 2017 - "The Rebel" is next on my list!

9. Zoeva Rose Golden Complete Eye Set £65

My brother bought me these for Christmas and they are fantastic. I was hunting for some good eye brushes for while but didn't really like the expensive price tag attached to them. I found these very good value for money and they look stunning. Zoeva have many different sets so there is definitely one to suit everyone.

10. KMS Moist Repair

I've been using this product since May and I have to say it's done wonders for my hair. You apply just over a pea-sized amount into damp hair and it restores any moisture lost. I always just do my ends as I've got really greasy hair so nothing can touch my roots. It has kept my ends looking really healthy and prevented any breakage. It is also a great product to take on holiday as you can just fire some on after being in the sea or in the pool and helps to keep your hair healthy.

Be quick it's currently on offer at Feel Unique for £12.35 (25% off)

11. GHD Air Hairdryer

I know I said my top 10, but I just had to include my GHD Air hairdryer (I've already spoken about it on my blog so doesn't really count!) This is AMAZING! It literally takes me half the time to dry and style my hair. The hairdryer is very lightweight and the controls are located on the back of the handle making it more user friendly. It does have quite a hefty price tag - around £100 but it is most definitely worth it especially when you think how long you have it for (I think I had my last hairdryer around 8 years) and how often you use it (almost everyday).

GHD currently have £20 off on their hairdryers so invest now, I promise you won't regret it!

Comment your favourites of 2016 below & I can have a nosey!

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