Hello Friends!! Kicking off the week by sharing my top beauty picks of 2022. Some of these are tried and true holy grails. Other products I discovered or rediscovered in the last year. If you know me you know that I am a life long beauty girlie. I’m picky about my products and I won’t share anything unless I truly believe in it. Without further ado here is everything I loved in 2022!

• Urban Decay Stay Naked Foundation – Most of us came to know Urban Decay from the cult classic naked palette. I stuck around after finding this foundation. It will last through ANYTHING. Heat, sweat, tears, etc. 9x out of 10 if I am being photographed this is what I’m wearing. It lays beautifully on the skin and has an extensive range of colors and undertones.
• Milk Hygrogrip Setting Spray – I’ve been using milk’s face primer exclusively for a few years now. When they came out with the setting spray I knew I had to try it. This will keep your makeup locked in, without you having to blot or reapply powder.
• Sephora Collection Cream Lipstick in 01 Always Red – This is a cult classic that’s worth the hype. I love a good red lippie. I bought it last spring, and reached for it over and over the rest of the year. It’s a beautiful blue toned red, flattering on most skin types and budget friendly.
• Tatcha Kissu Lip Mask – This is the best lip mask I’ve ever tried. I know that other one gets all the love, but if you have big lips that tend to get dry you need this. It doesn’t leave a residue and your lips feel hydrated hours after using.
• Hourglass High Shine Lip Gloss in Dusk – I searched for a good nude lip gloss for years, YEARS. This is the perfect brown girl nude, especially for those of us with rosy pink lips. I use this to pull together my everyday look, and to keep my lips subtle with heavy eye makeup.
• Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerize Cream Shadows – I almost exclusively wear cream shadows these days. When I dabbled into Charlotte Tilbury products, I was pleasantly surprised at how well these shadows worked. Super pigmented, and a little goes a long way. Easy to dress up or down depending on the type of look you’re going for. Walk of No Shame and Rose Gold are my go to shades.
• Hourglass Unlocked Mascara – I broke up with my Superhero mascara for this mascara. If you aren’t into false lashes or extensions, this mascara adds major length and volume without smudging.
• Nars Highlighter in St. Barths – 2022 was the year of glow for me, and I couldn’t have done it without this highlighter. It gives the most beautiful shimmery glow and is a must have for all my fellow brown skin girlies.
• Nars Blush in Taos– Switched my go to blush this year to Taos. I’ve found golds and pinks compliment my skin really well, and keep me looking soft and glowing.
• Clinique Moisture Surge moisturizer– This is my holy grail moisturizer. Perfect for combination skin, hydrates without feeling heavy or sticky. I use the intense version in the summer and winter months.
• Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen– You’ll have to pry this sunscreen out of my cold dead (sun protected) hands. Goes on clear, doesn’t leave a film or white cast. Isn’t heavy and lays well under makeup or alone. A must have for sun protection.
• L’occitane Ultra Rich Body Cream – I wanted to hate this product. I really did because it is so expensive. Instead I’ve repurchased it multiple times. It smells fantastic, it’s hydrating and makes your skin feel soft and buttery.

There you have it. All the beauty products I loved in 2022. If you feel so inclined to try them, many of them are listed on my homepage in the shop section. What beauty products did you love in 2022?