My 13 favorite beauty products and collections of 2013

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I’m the self-declared captain of the beauty-obsessed portion of this ship. Don’t get me wrong, @Tyna could easily steer the wheel in a moment’s notice. But she also sails happily knowing that I dutifully try (or at least swatch) every item that passes through the wht harbor. So, all aboard – it’s a bit late, but these are my favorite beauty products or collections that sailed our way this year; 13 of them to honor the year (in no particular order).

NARS Day Dream

1. NARS Day Dream blush – The blush for anyone who finds Orgasm awesome, but a bit too shimmery. Day Dream from the Guy Bourdin collection, in its peachy/pink/coral shade, is an absolute must have. (buy it here)

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2. ICEbOX Skinny makeup organizer – How could I NOT pick this? It’s revolutionized my makeup storage, and that is not even slightly exaggerated! The amount of makeup you can fit into it is shocking. (buy it here)

MUFE-brushes

3. MAKE UP FOR EVER Artisan Brush collection – Handcrafted with beech wood handles and different types of synthetic fibers depending on the purpose, these seventy-six brushes really are a work of art. I am especially impressed with the #224 Silicone Applicator, a MUST for loose glitter lovers. (buy them here)

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Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Isherwood nail lacquer

4. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Moderncraft collection – I loved every single item in this launch, a collection of rich and boozy lip tars and nail lacquers that pay homage to the real-life cabarets of 1920s Weimar Berlin. Give me a launch that tells a story (and a sexy one at that) and I am in! (buy it here)

OCC lip tar

Jordana 12 hour liquid eyeliner pencil swatches

5. Jordana Cosmetics 12HR Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencils – These blew me away. How can you fit this much pigment into a product that sells for $3.99? I’m guessing sorcery, and I have officially jointed the Jordana coven. (buy them in drugstores)

MAC Indulge

6. MAC Indulge collection – I loved EVERY product I checked out from this launch. It was as if MAC was looking straight into my head when they created this rich color palette, heavy on berry, nude and gold, with random pops of gorgeous color. (sell a kidney and buy on ebay)

MAC Temperature Rising

7. MAC Temperature Rising – You thought I could pick just one MAC collection? Hi, I’m Stef. I don’t think we’ve met. I am historically wowed by MAC’s summer launches and this one was no different. I mean, bronze and magenta, who knew they’d look so fabulous together? Uh, MAC did! (sell other kidney and buy on ebay)

100 Perecent Pure coconut

8. 100 Percent Pure Body Cream – Not new, but downright heavenly; rich texture and intoxicatingly fragrant. Plus, I’m a sucker for a good coconut scent, and theirs is the best, EVER. This brand consistently impresses me time after time. (buy it here)

Le Métier de Beaute Peau Vierge

9. Le Metier de Beaute Peau Vierge Anti-Aging Complexe Tinted Treatment – Oh, the glow that this creates! Retinol treats, shimmer diffuses, skin looks incredible. Worth every penny. (buy it here)

Le Métier de Beaute Peau Vierge shade 2 swatch

Hourglass Lip Treatment Oil

10. Hourglass No. 28 Lip Treatment Oil – Dreaming of a magic wand that makes dry lips disappear? Look no further, this looks, works and smells incredible. My lips go through withdrawl without it! (buy it here)

NYX Love Palettes

11. NYX Love In eye shadow palettes – Here’s another drugstore product that hit it straight out of the park. Whether you choose Love In Rio (three shades) Love In Florence (five shades) or Love In Paris (nine shades) you’ll find smooth texture and gorgeous shade pairings. (buy them here)

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12. Urban Decay Oz palettes – Oh, it almost seems cruel to be talking about these (as they were Limited Edition and long gone) but they were so perfectly curated that I simply have to. Glinda’s palette had ethereal shades; Theodora’s were modernly witchy; both were perfectly pigmented. (maybe if you click your heels three times you might find somewhere to buy them?)

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13. bareMinerals The Wild Thing Ready 4.0 palette – A modern shade combo, this showing from the Remix collection has a buttery texture, beautiful packaging and is what I reach for almost every time I find myself longing for something unexpected. (buy it…oh, I really am a bad person for picking some many limited edition products)

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we heartsters, what were your favorite products of 2013?

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  • Stef Andrews

    Stef is a plethora of things. Amongst them: co-founder of we heart this, photographer, condiment connoisseur, Philly girl in the California desert, borderline hoarder and a hardcore beauty junkie. She also has a touch of wanderlust and, arguably, the cutest dog in the whole world... skin tone: NC 25/30 skin type: oily with a fear of rosacea favorite beauty product: high end skincare and lip products

13 Comments

  1. @stef – Great rundown of your favorite products. I always love to hear what people like best. Personally, I LOVE these lists. I dream of getting organized with an Icebox. Staying organized is one of my main goals this year. As I go through my stuff, I am amazed how much I have.

  2. My kingdom for an icebox! I think I’d have to say my favorite products of 2013 were the NYX Love in Eye Shadow Palettes, OCC lip tars, Tarte Aqualillies waterproof cosmetic compact, and some products by Hourglass and It Cosmetics.

  3. Whoops! I’m having an inordinate amount of fun and getting great wear from The Balm’s “Balm Jovi Living on a Stare” palette. It’s all-inclusive and excellent.

  4. Man, I just want this whole list to be like Oprah style, but instead Stef is going, “And YOU get everything on this list, and YOU get everything on the list,” etc., haha!

  5. I want everything on this list! And you KNOW they’re good, coming from @stef ! The 100% Pure and the Nars blush are going to the top of my list though!

  6. Everything that I don’t already own is now on my must-have list. Hey, a girl can dream! The MUFE brushes and the ICEbOX Skinny makeup organizer are my primary obsessions of the moment. Ooh, and the Hourglass lip treatment oil, too.

  7. Great picks, Stef! The icebox is to drool over!

  8. What a great 2013 round-up! Lots of winners that I already own and a few that I now know that I must own!! WHT is the place to find a new cosmetic love. One of my favorite new products of 2013 is the revamped Urban Decay Lipstick Line. So good!! Great staying power, comfort, and gorgeous color pay off!

  9. The 100% Pure Body Creams, MAC’s Temperature Rising collection, and Urban Decay’s Oz palettes were definitely some of my favorite products from 2013 as well! I’d also add OCC Stained Lip Tars and MAC Riri Woo (and the retro matte formula in general).

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