Here’s my Best of 2009 list:
1. MAC Greasepaint Sticks – I loved MAC Style Black and the Greasepaint Sticks are my favorite product release from MAC in several years.
2. V2.0 Good Mineral Makeup Companies – The list of mineral makeup companies that make their own products, and companies to avoid.
3. Indie Spotlight with Kristen Leigh Bell & Aromaleigh – The exclusive interview that Kristen Leigh Bell, owner of Aromaleigh gave me.
4. Meow’s Halloween 2009 Releases – The Dance of Death and Friday the 13th collections are my favorite collections from Meow to date.
5. Aromaleigh Rocks! Sonic Eye Shadows – Some of the brightest and most fun eye shadows out there.
6. Morgana Minerals Vegan Lipsticks – The most vibrant and unusual lipsticks that I’ve ever found. They have a nice, creamy texture. You can see some swatches here.
7. Hi-Fi Cosmetics – One of the great new mineral makeup companies out there. Beautiful products and excellent customer service.
8. Spell Victorian Couture Collection – My favorite collection released by Spell.
9. Fyrinnae’s Pixie Epoxy & Halloween 2009 Release – Their Pixie Epoxy is a HOLY GRAIL product for me. They have some amazing colors that I love, including, Dressed to Kill, Shinigami, Sleepy Hollow and Shangri-La. You can see a look I did with the colors here.
10. Aromaleigh Angels – Phaedra – I was happy to have a custom eye shadow color made by Aromaleigh, which I named Phaedra, after my beloved standard poodle. You can see me wearing it here.
11. Suds n’ Sass Cuddly Blue Poodle – This is a fragrance that I came up with and named for Suds n’ Sass. It’s in honor of Phaedra, my standard poodle.
12. Silk Naturals – This company was new to me and I love them. They make some great original colors in addition to some lovely MAC, Stila and BE clones.
13. My Big Primer Comparison – I compared all of the primers that I own, including UDPP and TFSI. See who comes out on top!
14. Sassy Minerals – A new company that did everything right.
15. Glamour Doll Eyes Phyrra’s Picks – This is a video tutorial on my Glamour Doll Eyes Collection, Phyrra’s Picks. It’s a fun, bright look.
16. The Best Ways to Organize – I show the best ways to organize makeup and how to make a great brush holder.
17. My Commendation of Color Club – This is my take on this amazing nail polish line.
18. My Laudation to Fyrinnae’s Lip Lustres – My praise of this unique lip product. You gotta try them!
19. Cleanse Your Soul Review – This small company has some amazing scents.
20. Awesome Etsy Finds – You should especially check out Rad Resin, Bad Attitude and Savvii Body.
21. Clarisonic Mia Pink – My review of my new BFF.
22. Evil Shades – Another awesome new company. Check out their Wonderland Collection.
23. Phaedra’s health! She’s doing so much better!
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You forgot one of the most important:
Phaedra regaining her health!
Hi EA,
Corrected and then some! I suck at writing these lists when I'm tired >.< Just got back from New Orleans and Dallas about an hour ago and whipped this up.
I agree on the MAC Greasepaint sticks! I love them they are so versatile and I bought the all three that were released this year. I can't wait for the MAC Art Supplies Collection in spring 2010, there are more greasesticks and range of different colours. I checked out the Cleanse Your Soul site as recommended. I plan to put in a order when budget allows!
Hi Bella Koola,
Me too! I bought the black, blue and purple
I hope more are released as well. They're sort of what I wanted the shadesticks to be, only better!
Thank you so much for taking the time to compile such an informative and detailed list. I have to agree with you on so many of your choices – Aromaleigh (the Bete Noire colors are my absolute favorites), Meow's Halloween collections (I pulled out Misfortune from the Friday the 13th collection – it is sooo pretty, and Necromancer and Witch are regular go to "v" and liner colors for me), my Clarisonic (along with Garden of Wisdom skincare products, has made such an improvement in the appearance, texture, and overall "happiness" of my skin), Silk Naturals (in addition to pretty eye shadows, I really like their lippies – Modern Poet gloss is a beautiful sparkly nude shade), and MAC Greasepaints (after your original review, I purchased all three colors online and am thrilled to read in Bellakoola's comment that additional colors will be coming).
Hi nkaneko,
The Friday the 13ths are definitely gorgeous 
It's great to hear that Marky's GoW stuff is helping your skin!
I definitely love the Bete Noires, Necromancer and Warlock, as well as the Silk Naturals lippies
Hi, Phyrra
It's thanks to you that I was introduced to Sassy Minerals. I also love Fyrinnae and Silk Naturals. The awesome eye looks that you do with Aromaleigh e/s have got me wanting to order from them, but int'l s/h costs are quite high as compared to Sassy, Fyrinnae and SN.
I also want to say that I really appreciate that you always give your honest opinion about every product, regardless of whether it was comped to you or not.
Happy New Year!
Awesome list! Very inspirational.
My Clarisonic has definitely been on my list for the last two years. Fantastic little product.
I'm glad Phaedra is doing much better!!!
Thanks for the great 2009 list! You have sent me to some awesome places and I've found some new loves. I'm also really glad that Phaedra is doing well!
Hi Junerose,
You're quite welcome!
Hi Pixie,
Glad you think so! Glad you like the Clarisonic, too!
Hi Thia,
Me as well, she's my baby
Hi Easy Peasy,
You're quite welcome!
What are your favorites?