Are you looking to amp-up your beauty lifestyle in 2017? From magical drying lotion to life-changing lipgloss, I have you covered!
1. Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
According to my mom (an ex-model), Badescu's drying lotion is the preferred acne drying lotion for most models. Dab a spot of the treatment on your pimples overnight and say adios to your acne! Typically, the pimples are minimized to the point where they are practically non-existent by morning.
2. Trader Joe's Coconut Body Butter
This Coconut Body Butter is incredible for those harsh winter months. From your hands to your body to your feet, this luxurious (and extremely affordable) product does miracles for dry and crackly skin.
3. Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops
I didn't know what love was until I met this illuminator by Cover FX in an empty isle at my local Sephora. Boy oh boy―I refuse to use any other illuminator after buying this bad boy. Although the expensive cost deters many (I was super hesitant to purchase the bottle), just one drop of this product makes you glow like a Grecian god! Seriously. Every time I step into the light while wearing this product, I can virtually hear Kanye's "Ultralight Beam" playing in the background.
4. Laura Mercier Tightline Cake Eye Liner
For someone who is not very crafty with eye liner, I almost never fail to get complimented on my eyes whenever I use this product. When a makeup artist at Laura Mercier applied this to my eyes the first time I used it, she described the process of applying the liner to watercolor painting; you tap your eyeliner brush in a drop of water, brush it over the palette, and apply to your waterlines. It's subtle, elegant and chic―all at the same time.
5. Mario Bedescu Facial Spray With Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater
You can't go wrong with Bedescu. This spray is the perfect refresher/setting spray for midday, especially during sweltering hot summers, or for hydrating before you go to bed.
6. Outrageous Volume Mascara by Sephora
Talk about Va-Va-Voom! One coat of this product, and your lashes are instantly Hollywood-worthy. I usually apply several coats for a more dramatic look.
7. Clinique Turnaround Overnight Moisturizer
This product is especially great to apply to your skin after a long night out. For someone who sometimes takes the L and uses makeup wipes to remove makeup, this moisturizer can compensate for an otherwise low-maintenance removal process.
8. Runway Red Lipgloss by Anastasia
As Lil Mama says, "My lipgloss be poppin...And all the boys keep stopping." With a ruby red color akin to Dorothy's iconic slippers, this lipgloss is a show-stopper. However, this lipstick is not meant for the faint of heart―the shimmery texture has the power to stop passersby's in their tracks. You have been warned.
New Year, New You, New Makeup Routine! Be sure to try out some of these products to truly elevate your beauty game in 2017.
