Don't Take My [Insert Thing Here]

I know that every blogger in existence already did this list, but I'm doing one now.  I am late, but at least I'm getting it done.  I figure that, given it is already February, I should get on the list of products I refuse to live without in 2014.  So, without further ado:

#10.  Chella Highlighting Pencils in Lace:

I love these pencils so much.  Granted, I don't use them for highlighting because I'm too pale for them to make a difference on my skin.  That said, these pencils make the best concealer I have ever worn.  In fact, I love them so much, I went through the pain of depotting them (which is what you see in the small jar) in order to avoid losing product to the sharpener.  Best.  Two.  Hours.  Ever.  Spent.

I found a great video that Chella released with ten ways to use the Chella pencil.  I only use them one way, but that doesn't mean that you won't find many other useful ways to utilize this pencil.

This pencil goes on smooth, even at its sharpest and blends easily.  I use a small lip brush for application and blending.  It easily covers my under eye circles and the few discolored spots I have on my face.  I absolutely am in love with these pencils.

#9.  NYX Shadow Base in White and NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk

These are cheap.  The run about $7 and $4.50, respectively, and they work amazingly under shadows to make them really jump.  These should be standard in everyone's beauty chest.  Applied on top of, or instead of, primer and your shadows will take on a life of their own.  Trust me on this one.

#8.  e.l.f. Color Correcting Powder

I don't have very many drugstore products that I absolutely swear by, but this is one of them.  e.l.f.'s Color Correcting Powder is just amazing.  I love it so much over my foundation or tinted moisturizer that I hit pan in my first compact and immediately ran out and picked up a backup from Target in order to ensure that there'd be no gap in coverage.

It holds my makeup for the day perfectly.  I'm not certain how impressive the color correcting properties of this product are, as I don't wear it without a foundation underneath, but I love it anyway.  To be fair, I can't say whether I love it because it's amazing as a standalone product or whether I just love it because it's jaw-dropping at a $3 price point.  Either way, I just love it. Does it really matter why?

#7.  Tokyo Milk Dark - Tainted Love No. 62

This rollerball was purchased for me by a friend as part of a little gift tin set.  I love it so much that I've placed an order for the full-sized bottle.  It smells incredible.  I don't generally like perfume, but this one smells unbelievable.  Vanilla, sandalwood, spice, and orchids in one scent?  I wouldn't think it would work, but it just really does.  I've never loved a perfume this much before.

#6.  Jouer Luminizing Tint

This winter has been hell on my skin.  My standard foundation was causing my face to look scaly and sallow.  I ended up doing a TON of research before settling on this product.

There are some drawbacks.  I haven't found it at any significant savings online and it's pretty pricey ($38).  I also have been unable to find it locally, so I was lucky to have chosen my correct shade when ordering.

The pros far outweigh the cons though.  It's moisturizing and light, but provides just enough coverage to even out my skin tone.  It clears up any blotchiness, but keeps you looking dewy and fresh.  There's no scaly, gross, winter skin shining through, but it's also light enough to allow your freckles to shine through.  I really cannot say enough about this tinted moisturizer.  If you're on the fence, it's a buy.  It's absolutely, hands-down, a big buy.

#5.  LVX Nail Lacquers

LVX Nail Lacquer was a massive surprise.  When a friend sent me this polish, I remarked that, at $16, I couldn't ever imagine purchasing it.  I searched around and couldn't find it any cheaper than it's $16 retail price.  Then, I used it.

First of all, Essie and OPI polishes are easily $8 a piece and Butter London runs $21+.  These polishes easily require 2-3 coats for full coverage.  Sure, $16 is expensive for a polish.  However, this went on fully in one coat  The picture above?  DAY FOUR.  Seriously, enough said.

#4.  Maybelline Baby Lips

I know everyone talks about these being amazing.  Personally, I love them, but they're not CRAZY AMAZING.  That said, they're amazing...at this price point.  You can easily pick these up for about $3 each and they are nicely and subtly tinted.  It's great for days where you don't want full coverage lipstick, but be prepared to refresh them often.

Either way, I really do love this product.

#3.    Yes to Blueberries Cleansing Facial Towelettes

These seem to be a super polarizing product.  People seem to be over the moon for them or absolutely despise them.  For me, they are a total win.  They run about $6 and have twice as many wipes as most other brands.  They smell great instead of wreaking of alcohol and they pull even my most stubborn face of makeup off with just one towelette.  I really don't understand what everyone's issue with this is, but it's amazing, if you ask me.

#2.  Beauty Blender

You all know the deal.  This tool will revolutionize the way you apply foundation.  It's amazing, incredible and it's worth every red cent.

#1.  Starlooks Starbox  (This is a referral link and you don't have to use it.)

Okay, I know this is questionable because, when people sign up under me, I get some free makeup, but no.  You seriously don't even have to use my referral link.  The picture above represents what I've gotten from Starlooks since November.  To be fair, December was the 15-shade palette, which had a retail value of $99, so it doesn't look AS product-dense as it would if were covering only normal months.  However, you're looking at a 15-shade palette, a 5-shade palette, two brushes (really, really good quality), a blush, two infinity lipsticks, a tendergloss lipstick, a lip gloss, and two gel eyeliner pots...all in three months at $15 a month.  I subscribe (or have subscribed) to Ipsy, Sample Society, Glossybox, Julep, Wantable, and PopSugar.  This is the only subscription for which I pass out my referral link and talk about it so highly.  It's because it's definitely a winner.  The champagne blush was a weird color for my face, but it worked out well as a brow bone highlight color.

When you refer a new subscriber to most subscription boxes, you get some credit TOWARDS a free box.  With Starbox, you get a bonus free box for each person you refer.  They've started giving their subscribers loyalty rewards (a $35 value free gift) for every three months that you are subscribed.  They send you a bonus free box during your birth month.  They're just really, really all about keeping their subscribers happy.

Annnnd that's it!  I hope you enjoyed my list.  Feel free to recommend any products that you think I'd enjoy!!  I look forward to reading about your "must haves" as well!