Late! I’ve been so busy with my detox and finding new + exciting things to do with KALE that this list didn’t come together quite as timely as I’d hoped. But the best of the best don’t expire! I give you my absolute most favorite, life-changing products of 2012. What were yours?
Skincare obsession: Kate Somerville Clinic-to-Go Resurfacing Peel Pads: If I have a big event. If my skin is PMS-dull. If I’m traveling with TSA-approved products. This is the treatment I reach for time and time again. It leaves my face smooth, shiny and taut—just like post professional peel. And it takes, like, 60 seconds. I’m sort of at a loss for words!
Haircare: We’re all enamored with Aveda’s new Invati line, which Danielle credits for her epic hair regrowth. I just appreciate how thick and full and healthy my hair feels when I use the shampoo and conditioner. Addictive Aveda scent included.
Mind-blowing makeup: Most BB creams are made for girls with oily skin, which I am not. So it was with skepticism that I tried Jane Iredale Glow Time BB Cream. Result: totally glow-y skin that stayed that way all day. The secret is in a sheer yet waterproof finish, and the bonus is SPF 25.
Red lipstick: My search for the perfect matte, not too orange, not too pink red lipstick officially ended. Behold: MAC Ruby Woo.
Sun Protection: It’s about time, people. A broad-spectrum, mineral facial sunblock that has it all: high SPF, water-resistant, paraben-free, residue-free, faintly tinted to (no, really) match all skin tones. Ladies and gentlemen, SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50!
Handiest tool: Have we talked about Q-tips? I mean, really talked about them? I can’t live without. And if I accidentally travel without, it’s the first call I make to the front desk. For my Bobbi Brown Long-wear Gel Eyeliner just doesn’t come off without a Q-tip or look as nearly as neat without ye old cotton swab. The new Q-tips Precision Tips make all this and more wildly more enjoyable and definitely more precise. (Total Beauty editor agree so I can’t be too cray cray)
Nail polish: Butter London anything. One coat often does the trick and stays put. Plus, the chemical-free hues keep getting better (currently obsessed: Royal Navy).
Surprise hit: DevaCurl Flexible Hold Hairspray. The only hairspray I’ve ever written about, because it’s the only one that keeps a blow-out fresh and waves in place all day—without that awful sticky, crunchy nonsense—AND doubles as a root booster in a pinch. Don’t even get me going on the lavendar scent . . .
Filed Under: aveda invati, Bobbi Brown Long-wear Gel Eyeliner, Butter London, devacurl hairspray, Jane Iredale Glow Time BB Cream, Kate Somerville Clinic-to-Go Resurfacing Peel Pads, MAC ruby woo, Q-tips Precision Tips, royal navy nail polish, SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50
Hello lovelies! I'm Elizabeth Dehn, a beauty writer + lifestyle editor who's equally fanatical about lip gloss as juice cleansing. I live in Minneapolis with Mr. Bets and our white lab, Molly Thomas . . . 
LOVE, love, love some of these products! Love your blog too!
Epionce Restorative Hand Cream. I got it as a gift and am loving it!
Thanks so much Jeanna!
I’ve also have been loving Greenbody Greenplanet Revitalizing Shampoo and Conditioner for dry hair. I especially love the conditioner, which doubles as a leave-in. I swear my hair has never been more shiny and manageable.
Just had to comment on your mention of kale – my detox calls for that, too! Have you made kale chips yet? Surprisingly delicious!
Great list — thank you. Many of these I have yet to try (and will). As for Kale, Chocolate + Zucchini did a great post on 50 things to do with Kale that you may find of interest. Hope it’s okay to include the link:
http://chocolateandzucchini.com/archives/2012/11/50_things_to_do_with_kale.php
Just made kale chips for the first time – happy to have an excuse! And I picked up some baby zucchini which I love with red pepper flakes and fresh mint. @Rayna cant wait to check out your food ideas!