Top 5 Beauty Finds of 2008

2008 brought out all kinds of new products; some great, some, well, not so great. But lucky for you, I was your personal guinea pig, trying all kinds of stuff to weed out the good from the bad, so you don’t have to. I’ve figured out which products are worth spending your limited funds on and which ones you’ll never miss.

So what did I come up with? Thanks for asking. Without further adieu, here are my picks for the Top 5 Beauty Finds of 2008! Included in this list is everything from hair products to makeup and more. By clicking on the link, you’ll get my in-depth review of the product. Take a look and weigh in with your favorites - we’re always looking to try something recommended by you.

Hair

Far and away, my favorite hair product find of this year is Paul Mitchell’s Super Skinny Serum from their smoothing line. What a difference it’s made in the way I style my hair. A primo hair product, indeed.

And my favorite hairspray find of this year? Easy, peasy. That would be John Frieda’s All Out Hold Hairspray from the Luxurious Volume line. Smells great, works great - it’s fab!

Nails

I’m a huge fan of OPI products, but when a stop to Target is all I can manage, my go-to line is Sally Hansen. All the formulas are great and the colors are amazing. For fall and winter, my favorite shade is Haute Chocolate. Striking color with a salon finish, this was my best nail color find for 2008.

Skin

I have become a die-hard fan of Clean & Clear products over the past year, but I love none of their products more than I love the Deep Action line. Every single offering in that line rocks my world. The scent is light and fresh and the results have been nothing short of outstanding. I am so pleased with how my skin looks these days, I can’t even tell you. All that in a drugstore brand - now that’s pretty amazing! Give it a try, this line gets a major thumbs-up from me!

And finally, when you’re looking to add some color, hop on the mineral makeup bandwagon without spending a fortune. My favorite mineral blush is by Neutrogena and it’s from the Mineral Sheers line. I’ve tried several colors and love them all. The applicator looks a little intimidating at first, but it really is fantastic for delivering just the right amount of color. The price is great and the results are even better, I promise.

So there you have it - my Top 5 Beauty Finds of 2008. I hope you find this review to be especially helpful when navigating the wide world of beauty, but remember, I’m only one person. If you’ve tried something you think is worth giving a shout out to, please leave a comment here to let us all know. Can’t wait to hear from you.

Here’s to a beautiful 2009!