Who made it to the list?

Every new year, we are inundated with "the best of" and "the top of" lists of just about everything. I am guilty of succumbing to the cromo effect by publishing my own list of favorites for 2009. But since this is my blog, my space, my rules, note that this list is not open for comments and opinions. If you don't like what made it to my list, stop reading and go write your own.

1. Best Foundation and Concealer: MAC

MAC has the only foundation and concealer that don't make me look like I had an isolated face bleaching/tanning.

2. Best Breakthrough Product: Braun Cordless Curler

Curl your hair whenever and wherever! Powered by small gas cells, this curler is THE zeitgeist of the hairstyling industry. Love it, love it, love it!
*You can order it online.

3. The Best Dark Spot Remover: It's a tie! Triluma & Shiseido White Lucent


Dark spots and freckles be gone! If you're prone to acne scarring and pigmentation but cannot afford expensive dermatological treatments, give these a shot. Visible lightening between 1-2 weeks.

4. The Top Fitness Must-Have: Bodybugg

It still kills me that I cannot buy this in Asia! Bodybugg is a fitness toy that counts all the calories you burn from everything that you do. Don't get too extreme and wear this during sex - it will guarantee a spot on the floor or the sofa for the night.

5. The Best Google Product Breakthrough: Google Chrome

This was a tough decision because Google released so many great products like Android, Google Maps and Google Streetview. The one thing that sets Chrome above the rest - SPEED! I'm so spoiled by the Internet that I'm becoming a real brat when it comes to information: I want it, and I want it now!

6. The Best Shoe Store: Charles & Keith

Beautiful shoes that can never fit my size 9/10 feet have been the root of my shopping frustration. It's like finding the dress you really, really want only to find out your ass can never fit in it. But unlike your body which you can alter by losing weight, there is no chance in hell that you can shrink your feet, unless you cut off your toes. I thank Charles & Keith for exponentially increasing the number of shoes I own, and consequently, the need for a bigger shoe rack. (Now why not partner with IKEA and cut us a deal, eh?)

7. The Best Homeopathic Product: Apple Cider Vinegar

I have tried almost everything (save prayer healing) to get rid of these damn zits on my forehead and chin, until I stumbled upon an online article about a model using apple cider vinegar as part of her skin care regime. I've done crazy things before, like using mayonnaise on my hair and oats on my skin, so I figured it won't kill me to try. Every night after washing my face, I put a bit of vinegar on a facial cotton and use it as toner. The acid stung my eyes, and my face smelled sour, but I immediately noticed that my face got less oily and my pimples dried up overnight. Regular application, supplemented by apple cider vinegar tablets, put an end to my epidermal woes.