♥Riot Girl♥: Top Picks Of 2011

A look back at my favourite products in 2011!

It's nearly a month into 2012 but I've seen this tag floating around blogger and youtube and I wanted to give it a go myself!

The Selection :)

Revlon Lipstick in 'Wine Not' - £7.49

As a big fan of dark vampy lipsticks I was on the hunt for a perfect deep dark berry red for fall/winter. Then this beauty fell into my lap. It looks great applied heavily (although not for the faint hearted) or blotted down (which is my everyday approach). The only downside is that it can be slightly drying after a while but as I usually pair it with the Sleek Pout Polish in 'Perfect Plum' this isn't really a problem for me.

Sleek Pout Polish in 'Perfect Plum' - £4.30

This is my HG lip product. It is moisturising, has brilliant colour pay-off, can be built up or toned down, is perfect for fall/winter and looks amazing against my pale skin. These pout polishes are an absolute bargain and can be found at Superdrug, I have 3 more of them but this colour is undoubtedly the most flattering for me.

Sleek Blush in 'Flushed' - £4.30

This blush is such a HG for me, I've had it for over 6 months and use it almost every day and yet look at the amount still left! I don't think I'll ever hit pan on this. The name is perfect for it, it really does give a 'flushed' just in from the cold effect, so natural and pretty. It has slight shimmer in it, not disco ball at all. Once again another bargain from sleek, amazing.

NARS Bronzer in 'Laguna' - £24.00

This is a fairly recent purchase which I'm so happy I discovered. Being very pale (the lightest shade in every foundation) I have found it hard to find a bronzer that looks natural and not orange on me. Enter Laguna; it is the perfect glowing not at all orange solution. It has a bronze undertone which looks great dusted on my face. Although the price tag is pretty hefty I would definitely repurchase.

Bourjois Volume Clubbing Mascara in 'Ultra Black' - £7.99

One of my best finds of 2011 definitely. This mascara is mega volumizing, it builds the lashes up an unbelievable amount. On top of that it adds amazing length as well. The only bad point is it can be quite tricky to remove, but the results are so good I won't be replacing it any time soon.

Vichy Dermablend Corrective Foundation in 'Opal' - £15.50

I don't actually use this as a foundation but instead as a concealer. I first saw this in Lisa Elridge's 'Acne covering make up' video, although I don't have acne I was looking for a solution to cover some stubborn hormonal spots that had risen. This is absolutely crazy, it completely vanishes spots and leaves a smooth surface. The price tag is a bit more expensive than typical drugstore brands but I highly recommend this product.

Revlon Creme Gloss in 'Fiercely Fuchsia' - £1 (from Poundland)

This is my perfect item to use when I'm looking to do my make up quickly and just want a quick healthy perky glow. I blend this out on my lips and then on my cheeks and it gives me the most amazing pick up. I found this stocked at poundland which is such a bargain and bought 3 back ups. I am so glad I discovered this product.

17 Eyebrow Shaper in 'Natural Brown' - Around £2 or £3

It is my opinion that everybody should fill in their eyebrows. I think it just completes a look and can shapes the face to make it much more flattering. This is my personal favourite to use, it matches the colour of my eyebrows well and I find pencil easier to use than powder. I've never had any problems with it moving about my face and I often get compliments on my eyebrows. The cheap price tag is a bonus too!