OPI Nail Laquer - Don't Bassa Nove Me Around

While this isn't the most clever name I have seen from OPI, but it's one of the best formulated in my book.  The light nude is sophisticated with a hint of taupe, not the naive ballet pink you see in every nail line.  The color easily works for all seasons and is competely opaque in two coats.  Throw on a top coat and you are good to go for a few days, and the shade is easy to touch up too.

$8

texture              9

longevity          7

application        9

buildability       8

pigmentation    8

total               41/50

MAC lipstick- Gem of Roses

Unfortunately, this lipstick isn't in the permanent collection, but it is great enough that I have to mention it anyway.  I went back to the store and bought two back ups once I tried this lipstick.  It is a very natural color, but it warms the face nicely, bringing color to a pale face and complementing a tan one. It can be found online very easily even now, and I highly suggest you grab one!

$15-30

texture                 9

longevity             8

application           9

buildability          7

pigmentation       10

total                    43/50

Bumble and Bumble thickening dry spun finish

I have fine hair, and I have tried many things to remedy this.  I have a lot of trouble holding style because the strands are too soft.  This spray is perfect.  Not only does it give lift to the roots, but it give enough of a grit to the hair that I can do what I wish with it.

$29

texture               10!

longevity           10

application          9

buildability        10

pigmentation    n/a        

total                   39/40     I LOVE this

L'Oreal Telescopic mascara

This is my absolute go to for an everyday eye.  It adds a lot of length while eat lash still remains defined.  I would say I've gone through about six tubes of this, and every time I am leaving the country I grab a backup in case.

$7, drugstores

texture                9

longevity           10

application        10

buildability         8

pigmentation      8 (a natural black)

total                  45/50

Soap and Glory Hand Food

I got this at the same time as the eye cream, but I like this product a lot.  Unlike a lot of hand creams, this isn't too thick and greasy.  It easily is absorbed into the skin, and then leaves a slightly floral and powdery scent.   At just a few bucks, its a great extra to have in your bag.

$5-12  Sephora, London drugstores

texture             10

longevity          8

application       9

buildability       7

pigmentation    n/a    

total                 34/40

MAC lipstick- Chili

Matte lipsticks are definitely my favorite when it comes to color.  I feel like it looks so much more expensive- having a rich, matte lip.  This color is fantastic.  In the most blunt terms, the color looks like dry blood, a beautiful, slightly brownish deep red.  With mattes you need to be extra careful when applying, but after that is done you have a gorgeous deep lip that won't budge for hours.

$15  Mac stores, Nordstrom

texture           9

longevity       7

application     8

buildability    9

pigmentation  9     

total               42/50

Jack Black lip balm

Lip balms are one of those things that I always am buying and am never in need of.  Who needs more than three lip balms at any given time? I'm pretty sure no one, but we all have 'em.  I feel like a bit of an expert on this subject, considering I have tried so many, and this has been one of my favorites.  At less than $8, its a fairly good price as well.  It is very shiny, but not sticky and had a very nice scent.

$8 at Sephora, Nordstrom, ect

texture            9

longevity        8

application      8

buildability     8

pigmentaion   n/a

total               33/40