1)   Trish McEvoy Luxe Moisture Balm / $28

This lip balm is magic on your lips.  It will repair even the most chapped lips overnight and feels great.

I just got a Clarisonic for an early Christmas present, so can’t speak from personal experience (as I haven’t used it yet!)  But EVERYTHING you read about this system is fabulous.  Across the board.

3)   Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara / $26

I generally don’t wear eye shadow, but I’m a stickler when it comes to mascara.  I go for the length and volume option and haven’t found a better mascara than this one.

4)   Nars Lip Pencil (Color: Pop Life) / $24

I LOVE ~ repeat LOVE ~ Nars lip pencils.  And my favorite color (Pop Life) is the best, wearable red I’ve ever found.  I can’t do flashy reds and this one is a super matte look that gives fair complexions a pop of color in the perfect shade.  These pencils stay on for hours but don’t dry out your lips.  LOVE.

5)   Oil of Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream / $22.49

This moisturizer won Allure’s “Readers’ Choice” award for 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008.  I think they’re onto something.  I also give it my vote.

6)   Cover FX Total Coverage Cream Foundation / $42

Hands-down my favorite foundation.  Covers brown spots like nobody’s business.  Gives you medium-to-full, buildable coverage, but doesn’t look cakey.  The only downside is that it can be hard to find.  Go to Sephora.com or CoverFX.com.

Laura Mercier Creme Smooth Foundation / $50

Definitely comes in second place in the foundation category.  But it’s a good second.  I don’t have any complaints with it, but the coverage just isn’t quite as good.  But it is good.

7)   Loreal True Match Super-Blendable Powder / $8.99

I’m also a stickler for powder and have used a pricier one for years.  After I found this one, though, there’s no reason to spend more.

8)   Maybelline Define-a-Brow Eyebrow Pencil / $6.95

The only thing you need for your brows.  Simple.

9)   Neutrogena Age Shield Face Sunscreen, SPF 70 / $9

Sunscreen is the best thing you put on your face all day.  This is a great, non-greasy one and wears well under makeup.

10)   Cetaphyl / $9

The ONLY cleanser in my book.  Very easy on your skin, removes all makeup (including mascara) and wipes off on a clean towel without water.  Win.

11)   Flowerbomb Perfume / $120 / 1.7 oz.

My friends say I smell like “Claire” when I wear this perfume (because I usually don’t leave home without it).  Addicted to the scent, and apparently others are as well (Number 1 seller at Nordstrom).

Quelques Fleurs Perfume / $180 / 3.3 oz.

Without question, the best perfume on Earth.  I get stopped on the street and asked what I’m wearing with this one on.  Heavenly.

12)   Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner / $22

Another staple for me, this one is a keeper.  One of my favorites.  Allows you to blend it before it dries and stays on all day.  Can’t lose.

Enjoy!