Best Of 2014 - Beauty

Hi Guys, Today I decided I wanted to do a series of posts detailing a selection of some of my best, most used and favourite items from 2014. These items might not necessarily be new to the market but they have all been revolutionary for my year. Today I thought I would kick start the series with Beauty. I hope you find these post interesting and helpful and I would love to know your best bits from 2014 too. xx

1. Charlotte Tilbury - This year was the greatly anticipated launch of Charlotte Tilbury's range and it did not disappoint. Not only is the packaging gorgeous with a stylish, luxurious rose finish but the product absolutely delivers on quality. I would say the only thing I didn't like was the fact I had to buy the branded sharpener to use with her Colour Chameleon although at £5 a pop it doesn't quite break the bank. My favourite item I have added to my collection so far are K.I.S.S.I.N.G miniature lipsticks they are super adorable and great for adding to key rings for easy transport. The colour combination you get is great a classic red, peachy nude and a Kylie Jenner mauve.
2. Laura Mercier - Laura Mercier products have popped onto my radar a little more last year especially there foundation my personal favourite is the mineral powder it gives a lovely natural finish and perfect for building coverage. The best part about this foundation is that it enhances your skin with the minerals and leaves your face feeling soft and silky. 
3. Mac - For me mac has never been anything special I find the product a little hit and miss you can have a great concealer next to a strange texture and sticky lip gloss. I like a brand that has consistent quality throughout its products however i have re fallen in love with my mac fix + again I reached for it in the summer months for a refreshing burst of the skin. I think mac fix + is great for setting your makeup, spraying on a brush for flawless finish and mixing with eye shadows to great a liquid gel like formula.
4. Real Techniques - Now that the girls have joined forces again I have been much more drawn the brushes, especially the sets. I bought the core collection when travelling in summer and I love it the pointed foundation brush is great for applying concealer, the buffing brush is fantastic for with my Laura Mercier mineral and powder and the contour brush is great for well, contouring. The quality of these brushes for the price is great and the sets are perfect for anyone just starting out in makeup.
5. Zoeva - This is the first year I have owned a a Zoeva brush and I don't know why I waited so long to purchase. The design of these brushes it so pretty especially with the rose gold finish and the price and quality is phenomenal, I don't think I'll be getting another mac 217 when these are on the market.
6. LimeCrime - My velvetines in red velvet has been my go to lipstick when statement lip is required there may be a cult following for these and I am definitely on the band waggon. I love the texture the packaging, the scent, the colour and of course the velvet finish. If you have never tried one before I highly recommend them as I will be repurchasing every time I'm close to empty.
7. Nars- Before this year I had never owned a bars product, I had used the concealers and blushes before but have never tried out anything else thats why I was so happy to receive all in one palette from my sister at christmas. I know I have only be using the palette for a short time out of the year but it has already made it way to one of my favourites. I think the lip gloss colour (dolce vita) its just stunning and the formula is just as good and thats coming from a beauty lover that usual hates lip gloss. 
8. Benefit - I usually love benefit products there packaging its super fun and bright and they always seem to bring out new ideas for products that take the world by storm, one of those items being the Gimme Brow I love it I use it every single day even if I'm just going to the gym it sets your brows perfectly for the day adding just enough colour to wear by it self (I team with my next best by L'oreal) I love the size of the bottle and wand and I think its a must have for any beauty lover.
9. L'Oreal - Finally something from the drugstore, My must have beauty fave for L'oreal is the brow artist (I get mine in blonde) It is a wax based eyebrow pencil, although the colour selection is limited I find they have a good range for those of us with a darker brow, as mentioned before I have dark chocolate hair and use the blonde formula. The pencil is great for mimicking those little brow hairs with small fast strokes and does not smudge or fade throughout the day I use the as a base and follow up with the gimme brow for that extra natural texture. 
10. Shiseido - At the start of December I purchased the Shiseido concealer as I was amazed at how little product is needed for a full coverage highlighted look. The consistency is thinker that a mac pro longwear but is much creamer, all you have to do is gently warm the product between your fingers before application. The colour selection is vast and the packaging is basic but practical. This has no prompted me to throw out my mac pro longwear all together.