2017: My Most Favourite Beauty and Makeup Product | ReeTheBeautyBee

Hey everyone!

I haven't uploaded a new blog in a while, I've been spending some quality time with my family and friends.
This means I have lots to write about in today's blog!

I have been using these products throughout this year, these products are my favourites and they work really well for me and so I hope that they do for you too.

You may recognise that some of these products have been on my blog previously which I'm still using because they work so well for me. Most products are new to my blog which is great that I get to recommend them to you. 

So let's jump straight in to the first product of 2017 most favourites!

So my friend got me into Jo Malone Cologne. I went straight to the store and literally sniffed every single bottle on display. A few moments later I found my two favourites "Nectarine blossom and honey" and "Mimosa and cardamom". I would say that the nectarine blossom and honey is a light weight, sweet day time scent whereas the mimosa and cardamom is a slightly more heavy, woody, evening scent. They retail for £45.00 each for the 30ml bottle. 



The next product of 2017 most favourites...

Pleasantly surprised with this purchase. I recently ran out of my bare minerals "warmth" which I was using for my bronzer. I've been using bare minerals for around 5 years so I decided to reach out for something new. 
This is "Bronze Glow" by Collection, it retails at £2.99 it's an absolute bargain! I would say that the colour is almost an exact match to bare minerals "warmth". You only need a very small amount because the product is super pigmented. If you do go over board then it's super easy to blend out. Great size pan, cheap and cheerful- does the job and lasts all day.






Next on my list of 2017 most favourites...

And still...my most favourite foundation of 2017: Rimmel's Lasting Finish 25 hour foundation in the shade "Ivory". I won't ramble on about this foundation, I blog about it all of the time, it applies beautifully, sits on the skin beautifully, there are plenty of shades to choose from and currently retails for £5.80 in most drug stores.
I have actually been using this super cute mini Real Techniques contouring brush that my friends got me as part of my birthday presents. Although this brush is supposed to be used for contouring, I just find it applies my foundation so beautifully. The Real Techniques brushes are available individually or in sets in most drug stores.







Up next on my list of 2017 most favourites...

This amazing eye shadow palette! Just look at the beautiful colours! I've been creating lots of different smokey eyes using these gorgeous colours. They apply and blend out beautifully, lots of transition colours to choose from and buildable shades. I really like the brand NYX, they have really great products which are affordable and good quality, I enjoy using their liquid lipsticks too. 
This palette was a lovely surprise gift from my mum for Christmas. You can find NYX products in most drugstores. 




Next on my 2017s most favourites...

So I ran out of my Makeup Revolution transparent setting powder. I went back to the drug store to replace it but then I saw this.
I have heard that loose powders are supposed to be better at setting your makeup than baked powders so I thought I'd give it a go. 
This transparent Collection Sheer Loose Powder retails for £2.99 in most drug stores.
I have been enjoying using this powder to set my makeup and for my t-zone, it's a great bargain and one not to be missed!








Next on my list of 2017 most favourites...

You may recognise this product as I've blogged about it before.
This is Makeup Revolution's amazing setting spray. This one is the "oil control" spray and I have to say it definitely helps my makeup to stay in place all day.
I absolutely love this product and I'm currently on my third bottle!
It retails for £5.00 it's an absolute bargain and it truly works.










Next on my 2017 most favourites...

I think I may have blogged about this mascara previously...
I'm on my second one! I love how this makes my lashes look so long and curly! This is Barry M's "Show Girl" mascara and retails for £4.99 it's a great mascara and very inexpensive. 













Up next on my most favourite products of 2017...

This next product was actually sent to me by the GlamourBeautyTeam, if you go onto their website you can sign up to test and review their products for free. 
So here we have Kat Von D's tattoo liner. I haven't heard of this product before so when I receive it I was super excited to try it out.
I can honestly say that this is the best liquid eyeliner I have ever used! I will definitely be purchasing a full sized one once it runs out. The application is easy, it stays in place all day.
The full size product retails at £14.99 so it is a little expensive than what I would normally pay for an eyeliner so hopefully mine won't run out for a while! 






Next on my most favourite products of 2017...

Another product sent to me by the lovely GlamourBeautyClub. This is another product by Kat Von D, this is the "Studded Kiss" lipstick range in the shade "Mercy". These lipsticks retail for £10 online, this is an average price for a good quality lipstick.
I have been wearing this lipstick almost every day during the Autumn and Winter season. 
It applies easily, good pigment and dries down slightly matte so it doesn't easily transfer. 









My next favourite product of 2017...

During the Autumn and Winter season my skin always gets dry and so I go through moisturising creams super quickly and spend a ton of money on higher end products.
I have discovered that some cheaper moisturising creams contain exactly the same ingredients as the more high end creams and do exactly the same job.
I started using this moisturising cream from my local drug store, it retails at £1.50! 
It absorbs quickly into the skin and leaves my skin feeling hydrated and soft.
This product is a hidden gem! I'm so glad I've found it and saving so much money by using it instead of the more expensive creams.


Lastly but no means by least of my favourites of 2017...

Of course my Collection lasting perfection concealer is going to be in my favourites of 2017!
I've lost count of how many bottles I've gone through of this amazing stuff! 
Currently retailing for £4.19 in most drugstores, it used to be cheaper but I think they've realised how good it is!
I use the shade "fair". It's great for brightening under eyes and the high points of your face for contouring. 
If you're using a more expensive concealer then I recommend you to buy this one next time, you could be saving so much money!




Thank you for reading my blog, these products are my absolute favourites and I have loved using them throughout the year for my day to day makeup looks. I love sharing these products with you for you to try and also to save some money too! 

Love Ree xxx
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