Melissa’s Top 5 Beauty Finds of 2011

I’ve discovered some amazing products this year – but there’s a few that I have totally fallen head over heels in love with that need to be shared.

1. L’Oréal EverPure
This is the best color-protecting shampoo ever. I normally hate shampoos for colored hair – they makes my hair feel like straw. I really need the moisture of the smoothing shampoo – and finally, finally, someone has combined them. Thanks, L’Oréal!

2. L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Waterproof Mascara

I’ve tried a bajillion mascaras. This is my very very very favorite. Never smudges, looks amazing. If they ever discontinue this, I will need therapy.

3. Olay Regenerist Night Resurfacing Elixir
This little miracle worker is FABULOUS! It contains glycolic acid (an alpha hydroxy acid) which exfoliates while you sleep. Its made my skin silky smooth, minimizes my pores and is under $25!

4. Remington Wrap to Waves Styler

Three words: Perfect Beach Waves. I have no idea how I lived without this thing.

5. Drying Drops from Nicole by Opi

These really, seriously work. Just add a drop on each nail one minute after polish and nails are dry to the touch in 60 seconds and completely dry in five minutes. No joke.