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Makeup Wars ~ Things We Repurchase Over and Over and Over…. and Over!

January 22, 2013


Bloggers review A LOT of products.  And by a lot, I mean a freaking LOT.  While you sit there and read your favorite blogs searching for your new favorite products, have you ever wondered what that bloggers holy grail (HG) items are?

This installment of Makeup Wars is going to answer that for you!  We’ve gathered up all of our favorite products, the ones we buy over and over, and are going to share them with you.

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I’ve broken down my faves into a few sets, since there are a lot of products.  As I was going through my stash I was actually surprised to see how much love I have for a lot of core items.  As you review all of the collections and new products day after day, you do loose sight of the stuff you reach for on a daily basis.

Some nail loves that get me through major swatch fests and also the random full mani!  From left to right – who doesn’t own some Seche Vite Fast Dry Top Coat?  I also love this set of three from butter London: Cuticle Oil, Flawless Basecoat and the Quick Topcoat.

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Below are some face loves!  The Miracle Skin Transformer is a new love, but I will never be without it.  I have never been a fan of any sort of primer for the face, but this stuff is on a whole other level.  The Lancome Dual Finish Powder has been in my stash since I was 16 years old.  You know something is HG if it carried you though high school and beyond!  Speaking of high school, another HG from way back when is the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel.  I actually used to use the lotion, but now the gel seems more of a fit for my skin.

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This set is just a group of toiletry type items that I always need at my disposal.  From left to right – MAC Gently Off Eye and Lip Makeup Remover, MAC Brush Cleanser, Murad Clarifying Cleanser, Living Proof Nourishing Styling Cream and for my fragrance, Chanel Chance.

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For the final set I’ve compiled makeup items.  Some I’ve used for over 15 years, and others are a bit more new to the scene.
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  • Dior Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm.  The shade of this will be different for everyone to create your perfect lip color.  It only hits off of the natural pigment in your lips, so you can apply on the go and without a mirror and feel confident that you don’t look like a clown!
  • MAC Grain Eye Shadow.  It’s a satin finish and just my go-to happy day perfect highlight shade.  The ONLY eye shadow I’ve ever hit pan on and had to re-buy!
  • MAC Plushlash Mascara.  Okay, so I cheat on this mascara quite a bit.  I always come back to it.  I have a different favorite for more dramatic lashes (Chanel Le Volume), but the Plushlash is the one I use every day without fail.  (Though, confession, I’ve been currently cheating on it again with Neutrogena Healthy Volume!)
  • Dior DiorShow Brow Set.  This was introduced to me during a Dior event a few years ago by the ever awesome Brandon.  It’s universal and will adjust to the perfect shade.  No matter what my hair color, I can always count on this product!
  • Urban Decay Primer Potion.  It’s just really one of the few that works for me.  I love a few others but they’re more expensive.  Either way, I always go back to UDPP.
  • Le Metier de Beaute Dualtastic Eye Pencil in Champagne.  I actually bought this as an eye liner, but it looked a little much.  However, it’s the PERFECT base for every one of their Kaleidoscope Eye Kits.  I tend to reach for it quite a bit, so I always have a back-up on hand.
  • MAC Subculture Lip Pencil.  This was one of the very first items I ever bought from MAC.  I remember it was recommended to me along with Prrr Lipglass back when it was made famous by Paris Hilton and her show, The Simple Life.
  • MAC Clear Brow Set.  I’ve used this for years.  It doesn’t look clear in the pic because I use it every day and my foundations and powders have gotten in there.
  • MAC Liners in Orpheus Kohl Power, Teddy Eye Kohl and Powersurge Eye Kohl.  Orpheus is an LE item, but seems to be released again once or twice a year.  Every time it is, I buy one.  Teddy has been an item in my arsenal for about 10 years.  Powersurge is an antiqued gold that can take an eye look you might not be too happy with and amp it up.  This one also makes me appear more awake.
  • Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes in 24L.  There isn’t a product in the world that will make your eyes pop more than this liner.  When I’m exhausted I always reach for this shade to look more awake.  I’m exhausted a lot, so there is always a back-up of this shade on hand.
  • Urban Decay 24-7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Stray Dog.  When this launched with the 15 yr Anniversary Set I was dying.  It was the taupe pencil I’d been looking for my whole life.  I promptly jumped on eBay to buy a back-up.

See what the other participants in this installment of Makeup Wars came up with!  I’m really excited to see what the other ladies have as their faves!  What WILL we think of next?!

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  1. Phyrra says

    January 23, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    What a list! I always loved Subculture.
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  2. jbrobeck says

    January 22, 2013 at 11:27 pm

    I can’t believe how many products you came up with! I should have listed SV! I probably have purchased 20 bottles by now!

    Reply
    • Brooke says

      January 23, 2013 at 8:10 am

      I can’t believe how many I’ve used for 10, even 16 years LMAO I didn’t think I had that many! haha This was a good one for us to do!

      Reply
  3. Perilously Pale says

    January 22, 2013 at 9:42 pm

    I’ve always wondered how Butter London’s base, topcoat, and treatment products stand up. There nail lacquer is one of my faves. I should expand my Butter London experience!
    Perilously Pale recently posted..Get the Look ~ Beyoncé at the 2013 Presidential Inauguration by Mally Roncal of Mally BeautyMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      January 22, 2013 at 9:51 pm

      I love the base and cuticle oil. The top coat is decent, but I like Seche better. However, I do love to use the BL top coat for swatch photos because it’s ultra shiny lol

      Reply
  4. Carleen says

    January 22, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    Great list! I like how you grabbed a backup of Stray Dog! I wish I had done the same!
    Carleen recently posted..Ultra Chi Flat Iron ReviewMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      January 22, 2013 at 9:52 pm

      I get panicky when I use it because if I ever run out all hell will break loose

      Reply
  5. Kelly says

    January 22, 2013 at 5:10 pm

    WOW! You buy more than me! WELL DONE, woman!

    Reply
    • Brooke says

      January 22, 2013 at 9:52 pm

      I use the crap out of my staples lol At least one is always incorporated in with something new!

      Reply
  6. Pammy Blogs beauty says

    January 22, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    Wow! That is quite a list! OMG! I forgot to list Seche Vite!!! I have repurchased that bad boy many times over. Also, love the Dior Lip Glow! I have purchased that one time and will for sure repurchase when I run out. Great list girl!
    Pammy Blogs beauty recently posted..Makeup Wars: 10 Things I Repurchase Over and Over!My Profile

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    • Brooke says

      January 22, 2013 at 9:53 pm

      thanks! I love to use SV for my full mani’s. Must have!

      Reply
  7. MarciaF (beauty info zone) says

    January 22, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    When I saw your picture the MAC brush cleaner jumped out at me. I don’t know how many of these I’ve bought since I always use it. There are quite a few items on your list I want to check out now!
    MarciaF (beauty info zone) recently posted..Makeup Wars – my repeat purchases aka the holy grailMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      January 22, 2013 at 9:54 pm

      I generally go into MAC to get my free B2M lippie with like 4 brush cleaner and two of the eye makeup remover haha I do this a lot more than the average bear. They probably think I drink it.

      Reply
  8. Teri says

    January 22, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    I just bought Dual Finish on my last trip to Sephora and I love it!
    Teri recently posted..Daily Beauty: CHANEL Illumination in a Powder.My Profile

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    • Brooke says

      January 22, 2013 at 9:54 pm

      I can’t find anything better! I use the new MUFE when I apply my makeup in the morning, then touch up throughout the day with the Lancome. People fall over when I tell them how long I’ve used it!

      Reply
  9. Nancy says

    January 22, 2013 at 11:30 am

    I forgot Seche Vite, too! (headsmack) Never without it!
    Nancy recently posted..Makeup Wars: My Holy Grail, Most Repurchased Beauty ProductsMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      January 22, 2013 at 9:55 pm

      HG!

      Reply
  10. Paula says

    January 22, 2013 at 11:05 am

    How could I forget Seche Vite Top Coat?? That is my favorite top coat for sure!

    Reply
    • Brooke says

      January 22, 2013 at 9:55 pm

      lol I think it should just assumed that we ALL have that as an HG. It’s so HG it doesn’t even need photographed!

      Reply
  11. Pink Sith says

    January 22, 2013 at 11:02 am

    Awesome list!! I love the Le Metier de Beaute Dualtastic Eye Pencil in Champagne too! I use it for my waterline b/c it is usually really red or pink and that tones it down nicely. Which reminds me I need to get a back up!

    Reply
    • Brooke says

      January 22, 2013 at 9:56 pm

      LMdB is like crack. One is just not enough. Or is that potato chips?

      Reply
  12. Christine says

    January 22, 2013 at 10:28 am

    I’ve never heard of the color Grain! I tend to avoid the MAC counter, I buy online. I’m going to check it out!

    Reply
    • Brooke says

      January 22, 2013 at 9:56 pm

      Grain is a must have for mommies! And doctors!

      Reply

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