All of My Favorite Things from 2018
Happy 2019! Just want to quickly say how much I appreciate you being here!
I thought I would do a round-up of lots of my favorite things I discovered and purchased in 2018! I meant to do this sometime during that Christmas to New Years time warp, but I ended up taking time off from my laptop, which was glorious!
I'm inevitably forgetting to include something amazing, but here are some of my favorite things from last year...
MAKEUP
Lawless Soft Matte Liquid Lipsticks
I have three of these, but my favorite color is "George"! It's a great everyday mauve-y nude. I love these because they're clean beauty, and they're not as drying as most liquid lipsticks.
I was always skeptical about setting sprays, but this spray made me a believer! Not only does it make my makeup last longer, but it makes it look better! It gives everything a smooth, glowy finish. It's amazing!
Tarte Tartelette in Bloom Eyeshadow Palette
I love love love this palette! The colors are gorgeous and can all be mixed and combined with one another. I also find it to be super blendable and long-lasting.
Lawless Seal the Deal Loose Setting Powder
This is another clean beauty product that I love! It sets makeup beautifully, and creates a really nice glow. I have the "brightening translucent" shade.
SKINCARE
Farmacy Beauty Honeymoon Glow AHA Night Serum
With skincare you rarely see immediate results, but every single time I use this I wake up with smoother, more glowing skin. This is a holy grail for me for sure!
Acure Brilliantly Brightening Cleansing Gel
This is hands-down my favorite cleanser I've ever used, and it's affordable + non-toxic! It's perfect for sensitive skin, and great at removing makeup. Bonus: you can pick it up at Target.
This is so nourishing for your skin! And it helps to regenerate your skin, so if you have any scarring or hyperpigmentation, rosehip is a great oil for that! It's also noncomedogenic, so it won't clog your pores or cause acne.
Gunilla of Sweden LEROSETT Spot Treatment and Clearing Mask
I love this mask so much that I wrote an entire blog post about it! I use it as a mask and then a spot treatment every night and it really helps my blemishes to clear up more quickly.
This is pricey for a lip balm, but lasts forever and works SO well. I get super dry lips, especially in the colder months, and this is the best product I've found so far!
HAIR
Pantene Pro-V Charcoal Shampoo + Conditioner
I wrote a blog post featuring this duo over the summer, and they're still in my weekly rotation. I truly love them so much and nothing else makes my hair feel cleaner! You also can't beat the price point and pump-tops as well.
Kristin Ess Weightless Shine Leave-in Conditioner
I've been gradually trying products in Kristin Ess' product line (anyone else obsessed with her??), and have found a lot that I love, but this one is probably my favorite so far! I have very fine hair that gets really tangled, but this + my wet brush are a dream team after showering. I love that it really is weightless and doesn't leave my hair greasy at all.
Love Hair Volumizing Dry Shampoo
I just started using this a few weeks ago, but it's quickly taken over as my favorite dry shampoo so far! It soaks up oil at my roots, adds volume, and doesn't give me the nasty product buildup that so many aerosol dry shampoos do. I also love that it's organic and cruelty free!
OTHER BEAUTY/HYGIENE
Essie Gel Couture Polish + Top Coat
I don't know why I waited so long to try these, because they really, really work! Not only do they look like you got a gel mani, but they last so much longer that your normal at-home nail polish! I've found that if I re-apply the top coat every couple of days that it lasts even longer.
Herbivore Coco Rose Body Polish
This was easily my favorite body product of 2018! While it is pricey, I feel it's 100% worth it because it makes your skin so much smoother and it's a clean beauty product! I've always had nasty bumps on the backs of my arms, and this is the first product that's ever helped. The packaging is also beautiful, so it makes for a lovely gift!
One of my best changes in 2018 was switching to natural and aluminum deodorant! It was definitely an adjustment period, but now I'll never go back to conventional deodorant. I've tried a few brands, and so far my clear favorite is Schmidt's deodorants. I'm currently using the charcoal & magnesium one and it lasts alllll day for me (and through sweaty spin classes).
CLOTHING
Madewell Curvy High-Rise Skinny Jeans
I've said it before and I'll say it again... These are my favorite pair of jeans I've ever owned! They fit like a glove (no alterations needed in the waist 🙌) and they're super, super slimming. Madewell jeans are 100% worth the investment in my opinion!
This top hasn't made an appearance on the blog or my Instagram yet, but I just got it and am so obsessed! It's the perfect fit, super comfy and soft, and I can't wait to get it in white as well. This is a staple I foresee myself wearing countless times and styling countless ways.
Hands-down the best workout shorts I've ever owned! They fit well, they're flattering, and they're high-waisted! I got the pink this summer in Austin, and will definitely be adding the black to my workout wardrobe this year. I love my other Outdoor Voices pieces as well!
My Teddy Jackets + Coats!
My very favorite teddy coat is now sold out so I can't link it for you girls, but I love my growing collection! They're warm but chic at the same time and I feel so much cuter in them than in traditional coats.
ACCESSORIES
This year I discovered the affordable sunglasses brand ZeroUV and I don't think I bought anything else all year! This pair is definitely my most-worn pair of sunglasses to-date!
This was my favorite necklace of the year, and the quality held up beautifully! It's the perfect delicate necklace to wear everyday and to layer with other necklaces.
I can't even tell you how long I've wanted a Lack of Color hat, and I finally got one this year! Their hats are fantastic quality and are so stinkin cute! I wear mine all the time and always get compliments on it.
I discovered the ARANjewels Etsy shop through a blog reader, and ordered a couple of pairs of stud earrings to layer in my piercings, and they're amazing! I rarely take them out to shower, but they haven't tarnished at all and still look brand new months later. I definitely plan to order more jewelry from this shop this year!
WELLNESS
Thrive Market has been a game-changer for me this year! Living in a smaller town in the Midwest I don't have easy access to a lot of healthy food brands, wellness products, and clean beauty. Through Thrive I've gotten to try so many amazing products, and they're shipped quickly to my doorstep! Some of my very favorite products that I order over and over again are Flackers, Primal Kitchen everything (especially their salad dressings), this collagen powder, and lots of amazing herbal teas. I get lots of clean beauty and home products through there too. You can try it for free and get 25% off your order here! I can't recommend it enough.
I looked into these for months before finally biting the bullet, but I'm loving them so far! I love that my two capsules per day have a fresh, minty taste and focus on the main deficiencies most women have (no extra BS!). They aren't unpleasant to take like most vitamins are. Try them for $5 off here!
I've tried several brands of essential oils, and so far Vitruvi oils have been my favorite! Their quality is excellent and I love their packaging (so chic). I have one of their diffusers on my wish list!
HOME
I've had my eye on this sofa for a few years now, and we finally purchased it this fall! It's beautiful, comfortable, high-quality, and was shipped to us very quickly. I'm so impressed!
I treated myself to a set of these red wine glasses this year, and have zero regrets. I think they're gorgeous!
THINGS I WANT TO TRY IN THE NEW YEAR
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