My Stand Out Products for 2021. | 12 Days of Christmas

Only 3 posts to go now for this years Blogmas and it’s time for my stand out products of the year. Just like last year, I’ve not really worn makeup on a regular basis this year so there aren’t many makeup products in there, but there’s a good mix of skincare and makeup! Before we start looking to much towards the new year, let’s first take a look at this years beauty favourites.

First up is the perfume that everyone seems to have been talking about, using and loving this year; Cloud by Ariana Grande. It has a super sweet scent, which is made up from :

Although I’m not usually into scents that are too sweet, I’m more of a lover of a musk scent, this is a mix of floral and fruity, with its base notes of musk and wood, it has everything; I feel like this’ll be a hit with most people. This lasts so well, right through work or a night out, there’s no need to reapply. I also can’t believe how many compliments I get when I wear this. Considering it’s price too, there’s no need to be purchasing the high end ones anymore. Hands down one of my favourite perfumes I’ve ever used!!

This came in the Molly-Mae x Cosmetips box, which can I say was my best purchase of 2021. I love gift boxes and subscription boxes as they give you the opportunity to try products that you probably wouldn’t try otherwise, whether it be because they’re from brands you’ve not heard of, or because of the price tag being a put off. I must admit the price of this product,being £87 for 50ml, stopped me from trying it, dispote all of the amazing things I had heard about it before.

This moisturiser is like a gel consistency, you need only a small amount, it sinks in really quickly and it instantly makes your skin feel so much more hydrated and refreshed. It’s price tag is a little high but if you only use a small amount, as a little goes a long way, it’ll last you a decent amount of time. Personally I would say it’s worth every penny and I will be repurchasing after payday. I also really want to create more of a skincare routine to follow throughout 2022 so I’ll probably do a big skincare haul of all the products I love using.

If you’re able to give this moisturiser a go, I couldn’t recommend this enough to you; especially if you like something that doesn’t feel to thick and cakey. Deffo going to be a go-to, for the summer especially.

I’ve always been a little apprehensive when trying out any form of powder foundation, as many powders stick to my dry patches around my eyes and nose; they just never look great. This is a really thin foundation but it does go a long way when you get to blending. I always blend out with a flat top brush and bounce it in with a sponge, which I think gives the best finish for me. It doesn’t take long for it to turn more matte, but I still bake under my eyes and anywhere I get oil.

Up close, you can see how it clings to dry patches and pores but when you don’t look too closely it looks nice and natural but also looks as if it has good coverage. I suggest using a really good pore filling primer and a thicker moisturiser, to have a nice base to prep well before makeup. The foundation is really lightweight, it has light to medium coverage, but I would say it’s buildable if you work quickly. This is a perfect everyday foundation for days where you want to make a bit of effort but a full face just is too much, you don’t want to look cakey or if you’re going to be wearing masks all day and you don’t want something that’s going to look obviously patchy. I wouldn’t recommend for really dry skin, but if you have combination, normal or oily especially, I think you’ll love this!

I’ve written about this bronzer countless amounts of times on my blog, but I’m still so obsessed with it and reach for it without even thinking. It has a baked, shimmer finish which gives you that bronzey glow even before the highlight. It blends super easy, so although it can be quite orange you won’t have any harsh lines. I like to use this on most of my face, including my nose and into the crease too, to give the ultimate glow and trust me it’s needed, especially this time of the year. I sometimes even use this on its own when I’m going for a no makeup look, but still want to look out together; fab for the days you want to snooze for a bit!!

EX1 Concealer:

My last favourite of the year is the EX1 Concealer. I’ve become so obsessed with this in the last few months, that I hardly ever reach for anything else. I use the tiniest amount and I can easily conceal under my eyes, my chin and any blemishes I need to cover. It has medium to full coverage but is easily buildable, without looking cakey and it doesn’t stick to dry patches; which believe me is a life saver as this time of year, I get really dry skin around my eyes. If you’re looking for a cheaper alternative to the MAC PRO Long-wear Concealer, this is the one for you!

What are your stand out products of 2021? Have you tried any of these products? Let me know in the comments below.

So that’s another years stand out products. There seems to be less and less makeup makeup every year, so I wonder what I’ll reach for regularly in 2022. Thank you for taking the time to read this post, I hope you enjoyed and I will see you in a couple of days with another festive post!