The list of my favourite cosmetic products has taken a few years to build. I have literally tried hundreds of different mascaras, foundations, lipsticks and various other cosmetics in a bid to feel beautiful. Not only can cosmetics enhance our appearance but they also offer the hope that we can find that combination that finally makes us feel confident and good about ourselves.
While it’s never a good idea to believe that make-up can solve low self-esteem issues instantly, it can certainly boost dopamine levels in the brain and give us a spring in our step. Knowing how much pleasure cosmetic products provide I thought I would save you all time and show you my favourite products are much trial and error.
I have tried the more expensive brands such as Estee Lauder, Lancome, Chanel, Nars, Urban Decay and Clarins, to name a few, and I’ve also tried cheaper high-street cosmetic brands such as L’Oreal, Maybelline, Revlon and E.l.f.
Most importantly, this is a completely honest review as I am not promoting any specific brand and I am purely going on the quality of the product.
Self-care is important
Self-care gets feel-good chemicals going in the brain. When we feel we look good, our brain chemistry is different. We feel more confident, we walk taller. When I take time to moisturise, put make-up on and leave the house feeling I look my best, it feels fabulous.
Cosmetic Products I have tried over the years:
My favourite makeup products that I will keep on buying:
(see the gallery for images of the products below)
Highlighter:
NARS – Illuminator: Colour Orgasm
Foundation:
Estee Lauder Foundation – Futurist Hydra Rescue. Colour Desert Beige
False lashes:
Kiss Falscara – fabulous false lashes.
They look amazing! Not too heavy. Lengthening wisp.
Concealer stick:
Lancome teint idole ultra
Colour 110 Ivoire/010 beige porcelain – I cannot be without this product. On my fourth one now.
Mascaras:
Maybelline – Sky High
Qic – Uma mascara 2 Look – two wands and one adds fibre – the volume and length are fantastic
Eyeliner:
Urban Decay have the best colours although I have found that their pencils often break when you sharpen them. I still love them as they are sparkly.
My favourite colours are: Corrupt (dark brown) and Double Life (a bronzy brown).
Lipstick:
Gucci – Audacious lipstick fever. Colour number: 110. A warm orangey red colour. Vibrant and summery. Perfect.
If I could only choose three from the above cosmetics, I would choose the Lancome concealer stick, Maybelline’s Sky-high mascara and the Gucci lipstick
UPDATE:
Loving this product from Guerlain:
Double R renew and repair advanced serum: Abeille Royale
I only have a sample but it’s definitely worth buying….next on my list.
Favourite perfumes:
Thierry Mugler – Alien Viktor Wolf – Flower Bomb Jo Malone – Myrrh & Tonka
Author: Mandy Kloppers
Mandy is a qualified therapist who treats depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, trauma, and many other types of mental health issues. She provides online therapy around the world for those needing support and also provides relationship counselling.
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