My Products of the Year 2013

Cleanser

Dermalogica Skin Resurfacing Cleanser 150ml £35.60 

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Oil Cleanser

Deep Cleansing Oil from DHC £21.50

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Exfoliator

Linda Meredith Gommage £49.00

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Face Mask

Aromatherapy Associates Balance Deep Cleanse Face Mask £36.00

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Eye Make-Up Remover

DHC Eye and Lip Makeup Remover 120ml £10.00

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Serum

Clarins Hydraquench Intensive Serum Bi-Phase £32.80

This serum is my absolute must if my skin feels dehydrated – in 2010 I spent some time in the freezing cold arctic – and I believe this serum was my skin’s best friend.

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Day Cream

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery £60.70

I’m going to be a loyal fan of this product for a very long time, my skin looks so healthy straight after application.

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Night Cream

Elemis Pro Collagen Marine Cream 50ml (currently £63.20 instead of £79.00)

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Face Oil

Eve Taylor Face Oil £11.29

The queen of aromatherapy has five pre-blended face oils designed for problem, sensitive, delicate, mature and normal skins.

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Spot Cream

Mario Badescu Drying Cream £11.95

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Skin Treat

Clarisonic Mia £120.00

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Eye Cream

MD Cold Plasma Eye 15ml £78.00

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Daily SPF

ARK Anti Ageing Skin Protector SPF30 30ml  £36.00

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Ultimate Facial Experience

Linda Meredith on Beauchamp Place

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Beauty Store

The Liberty Beauty Hall and Space NK

Beauty Website

http://www.cultbeauty.co.uk

Travel Essential

Holistic Silk Eyemask £44.50

I can’t sleep without this eye mask, at home, or away. Nothing else will do. I have an array of colours – always a fairly knew one and plenty of loved and abused back-ups.

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Bedside Essential

Elemis Quiet Mind Room Mist £16.00

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Sleep Essential

Decleor Relax Intensive Massage Balm £29.75

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Scented Candle

Roja Dove Ambre D’Orient £75.00

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Massage Candle

Eve Taylor Self Indulgent and Relaxing Candle £13.00

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Natural Product

Ying Yu Jade Roller £28.00

For a daily facial workout – improves circulation and removes toxins.

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The Body Skin Glow

Prtty Peaushun – Skin tight body lotion £30.00

There is no one that I know who has tried this who hasn’t become utterly addicted.

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Body Scrub

Elemis Frangipani Monoi Salt Glow £36.50

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Bath Product

ESPA ‘Soothing’ Bath Oil 100ml £26.50

Only use this when you want to be relaxed, it’s so effective definitely don’t use it at the start of your day!

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Daily Tanner

Palmers Natural Bronze £4.58 (free delivery)

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Self Tan

Fake Bake Tanning Body Butter £15.75

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Brush Range

Crownbrush Brushes. I could not be without them – try the duo face brush C406 £9.50 or the magical blender C450 £16.99

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Lipstick

Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro £26.00

My two favourite shades are 300, and 401. Shade 500 is a more natural option that suits most skin tones.

It’s the velvet texture that makes this my winner.

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Mascara

Clinqiue High Impact Mascara £16.50

I am endlessly impressed by Clinique Mascaras. They just do not dry out as some other leading brands do, and always deliver effortlessly.

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Eyeliner

Eyeko Liquid Metallic Eyeliner £21.00

Depth to these shades, easy to use, and long lasting too.

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Foundation

Clinique Superbalanced Makeup £22.00

I try, use, and love lots of foundations, but I’ve been using this one frequently and now that my bottle is close to the end, I can’t wait to replace it.  I use shade ‘Cream Chamois 04’.

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Concealer

Touche Veloutee by Terry £35.00

Does everything, ideal for under eye shadows but unlike YSL’s Touche Eclat it can also be used on other areas of the face. Love the bigger brush. There is never a time I won’t own this product. I use shade 2 ‘Cream’.

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Powder

Bobbi Brown Brightening Finishing Powder £40.00

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BB Cream

MUA BB Foundation £4.00

I wear shade ‘Medium Rose’

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Bronzing Powder

Daniel Sandler Instant Tan Wash Off Face £22.50

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Bronzing Gel

Clinique Face Bronzing Gel 50ml £17.50

Use this on bare skin over moisturiser, or over foundation. You only need the littlest bit to make a real difference.

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Eye Shadow

Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Bark £20.00

I smudge this not only over the lid, and or into the crease – but on the lash lines too. It’s so versatile I love it.

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Blusher

Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blush £14.50

My favourite shade is ‘Cherub’.

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Shampoo

Serge Normant Meta Silk Shampoo £23.00

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Hair Treatment

DHC Scalp Massage Pack £14.00 (usually £18.00)

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Hair Brush

Moroccan Oil Large Barrel hairbrush £16.15

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Hair Styling

Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray £38.00

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Electrical Hair Styling

Nicky Clarke Frizz Control Heated Rollers £24.99

These are light and designed for travel, which makes them a whole new experience for me.

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Hair Salon

I go to Neville’s Salon in Knightsbridge, and have done for years. It’s my central London haven – I adore not only their second to none colour, styling and manicures – but also the people.

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Treatment

Reflexology. I have it frequently with Paolo Lai at Neville’s Salon. I’m also training in it, so it has to be my favourite treatment of the year! Find a reflexologist close to you that is registered with the Association of Reflexologists HERE.

My No 1 Standout Skincare Product of the Year –

SkinCeuticals Blemish and Age Defense £75.00

I was prescribed this product after a facial with skincare expert Debbie Thomas. The results have genuinely taken me aback. For anyone who suffers with blocked pores, adult acne, any breakouts, or early signs of ageing – try this.

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My No1 Standout Makeup Product of the Year –

Brow Genius by Anastasia £20.00

This is the best product that I’ve ever found for my eyebrows. I’ve used Anastasia’s products for years, and am delighted that they are finally stocked in the UK. Mix a small amount of gel with a few drops of the powder. I fill in gaps and extend the outer ends. Obsessed.

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Wishing you all a very happy new year! Please me know which products were your standout products of 2013, and maybe they will also be my favourites by this time next year.

Susie

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