The New Year is just a few days away. That can only mean one thing. It’s time for end of the year lists. Last week, I featured the celeb style and pop culture lists: Top 5 Hot Mama Moments of 2008 and Hot Mama’s Top 5 Hot Messes of 2008.  

In no particular order, it’s time to revisit my five favorite beauty products of the year:

1) Black Radiance Velvet & Glow (Color & Shimmer for the Face).

This versatile makeup is available at your local drugstore, and can be used to add color to your lips, cheeks, and eyes.  What a life saver.

2) Mariah Carey “M” and “Luscious Pink” perfumes.  These long lasting, feminine and floral scents will leave you smelling good all day long.  

“M” is a deeper fragrance with hints of marshmallow, patchouli, gardenia, and Moroccan incense.  Carey describes her new fragrance, the lighter “Luscious Pink” as “feminine, flirtatious and fun, and truly reflects where I am in my life now, after an incredible year.” 

3) Dermalogica products have been part of my skin care routine for more than a decade.  I’ve used the Anti-Bac face wash and Dermal Clay cleanser on and off to help combat adult acne.

Lately I’ve been using the Age Smart line to reduce the appearance of fine lines.  I love the Skin Resurfacing Cleanser, the Antioxidant Hydramist toner, and the Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque.  For more info go to www.dermalogica.com.

4) Karen’s Body Beautiful hair products make my hair feel cleaner than it’s ever felt, and they smell great.  

I’m fond of the Chamomile Sage Conditioning Shampoo for dryer or damaged hair, the Egyptian Musk Deep Conditioner, the daily moisturizing Hair Milk, and the Luscious Locks mask for super deep conditioning once a month.  For more info go to www.karensbodybeautiful.com.  

5) Mary-Kate and Ashley Shimmer Plus color stick came in one of the goodie bags I’m super thankful for receiving this year.  

Who knew that these tiny twins know what works when it comes to makeup?  The silver color crayon can be used as a sparkly eyeliner or eye shadow (or if you are daring like MK, perhaps as a space age-y lipstick).  I’m not sure where MK and Ashley cosmetics are sold exclusively, but I’ve seen the Shimmer Plus for sale on Ebay.