My 14 favourite beauty products of 2014

Firstly, I want to start by saying Happy New Year! I hope you all had a fabulous New Years Eve and I hope that 2015 is everything you dream of and more. 

It has come to that time of year where I share my favourite beauty products of the year. Previously, I have blogged My 12 Favourite Products of 2012 and My 13 Favourite Products Of 2013 so in keeping with the tradition, here are My 14 favourite beauty products of 2014.

The Body Shop Tree Tree Skin Clearing Toner

I discovered this toner within the first few months of 2014 and it quickly became a firm favourite. I have purchased it about 3 times throughout the year and it's currently on my repurchase list as I have ran out. Since running out about a month or so ago, my skin has changed dramatically. Suddenly, my t-zone has become extremely oily and this is something I never really suffered from in the past. I'd be interested to see if this stops once I start using it again. I'll keep you posted!

Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation

My Gran actually gave me this when there was about half left. Thank you Gran! I think it's the perfect shade for me as when it's applied and blended, it doesn't look like I have foundation on. My skin looks flawless with this foundation which is why it was the obvious foundation choice for my wedding day. I have about a third left now as I have been saving it for special occasions. I will definitely be purchasing it when I run out though. I will ask to be shade matched to make sure it is the right shade for me.

Bare Minerals Ready Eyeshadows 4.0 Palette in The Truth

This has been my most used palette of 2014 and the one I used on my wedding day. The four shades compliment each other so well and I only need this one palette when travelling. I use the lightest shade all over my lid and in the inner corner of my eye. I use the middle two shades in the outer corner and crease, and I save the darkest shade for evenings out as I find it too dark for my complexion during the day.

Nars Blusher in Orgasm

I have wrote a review on Nars Blusher in Orgasm here if you want to read it. I purchased this from Cohorted with the justification that it was for my wedding. Any excuse eh?! It had been on my lust list for a while so when an email landed in my inbox informing me it would be in the next cohort, I actually set my alarm to remind me to be online! It does contain shimmer which I was unsure about but when it's blended it's very subtle and looks beautiful.

The Body Shop Honey Bronzer

I've purchased this twice in one year so it's safe to say it's my favourite bronzer. I use it every day and I have no need for another bronzer in my life. I'm almost at the end of my second one so another product for my repurchase list. It's £13 but two have lasted me a whole year so it's worth it in my opinion. The lightest shade is perfect for pale skin but can be built up in Summer for a more intense bronzed look.

No7 Stay Perfect Long Lasting Volume Mascara in Black

I purchased this mascara about a week before my wedding and tried it for the first time when I did my trial two days before the big day! Luckily, I loved it. This mascara isn't advertised as waterproof but life proof. Getting married is a massive life event and it didn't get in the way of my mascara! I love how long, full and curved my eyelashes look when I apply this and it has great lasting power. So much so that it's a nightmare to remove!

Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate

2014 was full of new purchases for me and this is another one which was justified by the wedding! Who doesn't want amazing skin for their wedding day. I can still remember using this for the first time and waking up the following morning to new and improved skin. I love applying this in the evening, it feels so luxurious on my skin and smells amazing. It contains lavender essential oil which is a scent I adore so it instantly relaxes me ready for bed.

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water

In the past two years I have tried many different versions of micellar water and I've only really liked two - Bioderma and Garnier. Although Bioderma is becoming easier to get hold of in the UK, it isn't as easy to pick up as Garnier which I can get while doing the weekly food shop! Also there is the price difference. Bioderma is £9.99 for 250ml where as Garnier is half the price for nearly double the amount of product. Plus it's nearly always on offer. That is why Garnier is my favourite.

YSL Rouge Volupté Shine Lipstick in Pink in Confidence

Oh dear. I feel like a parrot now. This is yet another product purchased for my wedding. However those amazing Advantage Card Points from Boots allowed me to purchase this gorgeous lipstick without feeling guilty. Every time I apply this creamy lipstick, I am transported to a day filled with happy memories. This is my first YSL lipstick and I'm definitely looking to purchase another one in 2015. Any shade suggestions? Those points are building a hole in my purse!

Real Techniques Brushes

Firstly, I have to apologies for the state of these brushes in the picture. I forgot to photograph them for this post so I used the image from last year. I have to confess that they probably don't look much better right now which is why 'wash my make up brushes at least once a week' is one of My 2015 Beauty Resolutions! I love Real Techniques brushes and although I haven't used any high end brushes, I don't feel the need to. Since last year, I have expanded my collection and I now have nearly all brushes from the original collection.

Moroccanoil Treatment

After trying a sample of this miracle hair product, I asked for my very own bottle for Christmas last year. I ran out in November so a 100ml bottle lasted me almost a whole year. Luckily, my mum purchased me a second bottle so my hair can continue to be happy in 2015. I've been using Moroccanoil for over a year now and my hair has improved so much in that time. Don't get me wrong it's still dry but nowhere near as dry as the Sahara Desert anymore. 

Diptyque L'ombre Dans L'eau Eau De Toilette

In 2014, two perfumes have been among my favourite products. Firstly, my very first Diptyque purchase that I managed to pick up in the Space NK Boxing Day sale. Because of the new look bottles, all Diptyque fragrances were half price! I hadn't really smelt them instore so I purely purchased this based on the description and reviews alone. Luckily, I love the fragrance and it has been my most used perfume of the year. I wrote a review early last year so I won't go into too much detail. You can read it here.

Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede Cologne

How could I not include this?! My final wedding related favourite of the year. I promise! This has quickly become my favourite ever perfume even more so than Chanel Coco Mademoiselle which has been my favourite for years. I bought it back in April (taking advantage of duty free) but put it away until our wedding day. I have used it since but only for special occasions including Christmas Day. As scent is a massive aspect of memory, every time I spritz this little bottle, floods of memories bring a smile to my face. You can read more detail here.

Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash

Last but by no means least, a body product. I only discovered Soap & Glory two years ago and Sugar Crush has to be my favourite range they do. The scent is unbelievable. I also really love the body scrub but I do hate scooping it out of the tub as I always get it under my nails. The pump on this bottle is great and allows you to control how much product you use which makes the body wash last longer. In this years bumper gift set I received Orangeasm body wash which I haven't tried before but I will definitely be repurchasing Sugar Crush in 2015.

What have been your favourite beauty products of 2014? Have any of my favourites made your list?

Rachel x

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