Even though we're a bit into the New Year, a group of beauty bloggers and I are rounding up our favorite beauty products of 2008. I tried and reviewed so many products, that narrowing down a list was really hard. These were the products that I considered standouts:
Bobbi Brown Mauve Palette and Gel Eyeliner in Black Mauve Shimmer Ink: I lusted over the Fall Mauve palette the minute I saw it and similar to Stonewashed Nudes, this has been a go-to palette for me. And the Black Mauve Shimmer Ink Gel Eyeliner is perfection.
Chanel Smoky Eye Quad: This year, I didn't meet a Chanel Eyeshadow Quad that I didn't love and have to own. But the Smoky Eye Quad is my Holy Grail. Done in gorgeous gray to black shimmers, I still marvel over its' beauty every time I open it up.
Estee Lauder Private Collection Amber Ylang Ylang Perfume: The fact that I fell for this fragrance so hard and was totally smitten with it from the first time I spritzed it was a complete shock to me. Amber Ylang Ylang is the second fragrance in Aerin Lauder's Private Collection series. It's warm, vanilla, sexy, ambery....just a wow! And the bottle is exquisite.
Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes Mascara: 2008 was the Year of the Mascara, with vibrating brushes, special combs and new formulas. Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes has a genius applicator that allows you to get over and under every lash for truly phenomenal lashes. Revolutionary.
Kate Somerville Exfoliate: One of my favorite skincare products, Exfolikate combines a physical and chemical exfoliant to get one great scrub that leaves your face glowing in only a matter of minutes. I leave this in my shower and apply a few times a week. No matter how many exfoliators I've tried, this is still my #1.

3 LAB "h" Serum": I love high-tech skincare and 3LAB "h" serum is one of the most innovative products I've tried. "h" serum contains a synthetic growth hormone to help reverse the signs of aging by supplementing the growth hormones naturally produced in the body. Not only that, it feels luxurious. Exceptional!
Skinceuticals C E Ferulic and Hydrating B5 Gel: The "Dynamic Duo", I think of these Skinceuticals serums as the foundation of my skincare routine. The C E Ferulic is a powerful antioxidant treatment, while the B5 Gel nourishes and hydrates. This line, which also includes the newer Phloretin CF, is a line I trust and believe in.
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