2016 really has been one hell of a year on so many fronts #understatement. I know there have been times this year when a few of my blogger pals have questioned if they should be talking eyeshadow when the world seems to be going to hell in a handbasket. For me the answer is yes as they’re not mutually exclusive. Living life is the antidote for me to the madness!

Thank you so very much for visiting and I look forward to seeing you in 2017!

Here’s a round up of the 10 most read posts in 2016:

1. New ILIA Beauty SPF Collection Launch the hottest SPF collection of the year from one of my fave beauty brands. ILIA seems to be a reader fave with four posts featuring in the Top Ten!
   

   ILIA spf collection launch

2. RMS Lip2Cheek Review and Swatches there were a number of new launches from RMS Beauty this year as founder Rose-Marie Swift had mentioned to me were coming last year when we met. The lip2cheeks remain ever popular though.
   

   RMS beauty lip2cheek swatches

3. 2015 Top 10 Skincare Lust List  this post from early 2015 (nearly two years ago!) seems to be eternally popular. There’s clearly a lot of skincare junkies like me out there!
   

   Drunk Elephant, Codage Paris, Brad Biophotonic, The Little Alchemist, Yuli, La Bella Figura, One Love Organics, Sodashi, Amala, Africology

4. Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Review and Swatches  I have a soft spot for NARS. Sleek packaging and fab formulations aside, this brand has always offered an inclusive shade range and an eye for recognising striking beauty beyond the stereotypical.
   

   Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencils

5. ILIA Vivid Foundation Review and Swatches a new liquid foundation from a green beauty brand is always worth a look. 
6. Meeting Sasha Plavsic, Creator, ILIA  meeting the founder of one of my favourite beauty brands.
   

   Sasha Plavic, creator, ILIA and moi, Fortnum & Mason

7. Lipstick Lust: Axiology Review and Swatches natural and organic lipsticks have really upped their game with Axiology one of the best new launches.
8. Ilia Vivid Concealer Review and Swatches like foundation, liquid concealers are a mission in green beauty. Checking out ILIA’s offering.
   

   Ilia Vivid Concealer swatches

9. Veggie Burgers That Don’t Suck  this halloumi and beetroot burger recipe seems to have gone down a treat. I didn’t have the chance to add many new recipes this year but I promise to do more in 2017. (search #wonderlustingkitchen on Instagram for inspo in the meantime) 
10. Meeting Dr Marko Lens, Creator, Zelens learning more about the skincare range from the renowned plastic sugeon and skin cancer expert.  

In 2017, I plan to keep shining a spotlight on products that inspire wonder and lust. Have a wonderful year folks!