Amazing beauty products of 2012

Amazing beauty products of 2012

*St. Ives Naturally Smooth Hand Cream, $6

This heavy-duty hydrator absorbs in seconds, so it leaves our hands, grease-free. And it has just the faintest floral-citrus fragrance.

THIS IS:
An exfoliating hand cream

THIS DOES:
Hydrates and exfoliates

This non-greasy white cream has a sweet fragrance that isn't overpowering.

I LIKE IT BECAUSE:
Made with natural ingredients, this cream has AHA to increase cell turnover and heavy-duty humectants that do an impressive job of transforming dry.

*Neutrogena Make Up Remover Cleansing Towelettes, starting at $4

These alcohol-free wipes erase the smudgy signs of a late night faster than it takes to chug a glass of water. Keep them on your bedside table.

THIS IS:

Premoistened facial cleansing cloths

Remove makeup (even waterproof) and dissolve dirt and oil

The soft cloths are sturdy and nearly odorless.

I LIKE THIS BECAUSE:
Gentle enough for sensitive skin, they easily remove makeup. But they do leave behind a slight greasy residue, so buck the instructions and splash some water on your face after cleansing for a fresher finish.

*Vaseline Lip Therapy in Cocoa Butter, $2.98, drugstore.com

So rich and effective, a pot slightly bigger than a Tootsie Roll is all you need to keep lips, cuticles, and even elbows smooth this winter.

WHAT IT IS:
A conditioning lip balm

WHAT IT DOES:
Moisturizes, repairs, and softens chapped lips

KEY INGREDIENTS:
Petrolatum and cocoa butter (moisturize)

WHY I LIKE THIS:
The supersoft clear balm is thick and smooth, not greasy. It has a sweet, chocolaty scent.

Our favorite cure-all balm in a mouthwatering sweet cocoa scent and tiny to-go tub.

*Wet n Wild MegaGlo Illuminating Powder, $5

Swirled together, the ribbons create a rose-gold blush; This is awesome because you can used individually (wet or dry), they make lids glisten.

THIS IS:
A powder highlighter

The highlighter comes in shades ranging from pink to bronze; each circular tin contains four individual colors.

I LIKE THIS BECAUSE:
Blended together, the four powders create an all-over glow; used individually, wet or dry, they give cheeks a touch of color.

*Maybelline New York Dream Fresh BB Sunscreen, $7.80

Five self-adjusting shades, SPF 30—and did we mention five shades? This multitasker helps women of all skin tones get even.

THIS IS :
A tinted moisturizer with sunscreen

I LOVE THIS BECAUSE:
The oil-free formula is lightweight and provides sheer coverage.

This BB cream is a great multitasker: It protects against damaging UV rays, masks minor imperfections, and evens out skin tone. It's available in five shades.

*Pond's Luminous Clean Daily Exfoliating Cleanser, $7

So many all-in-ones fail to do much of anything. This mix of kaolin, microbeads, and shea butter smooths and soothes as well as three separate products.

THIS IS:
An exfoliating face wash

I LOVE THIS BECAUSE:
Cleanses skin and sloughs off dead cells. This pearly white cream has tiny microbeads that feel gentle on skin. It has a light botanical scent. This hypoallergenic cleanser removes dirt and makeup, leaving skin looking bright. The barely visible micro-beads make it delicate enough for everyday use.

*NIVEA LIP CARE PRODUCTS, $2.99

THIS IS :

Moisturizer lip product

I LOVE THIS BECAUSE :

This is for me the best lip moisturizer product in the market. When i applies my lips fell so smooth. It has an SPF of 10-15, and comes in a simple and cute package. They have a lot of variety for everyone. The product does contain beeswax for those that are Vegan and do not use products with beeswax in them.
I would have given the product a 5 stars, the balm is moisturizing, and leave my lips feeling nice, and like the name implie. Very smooth. Thank you Nivea for this great products