The "Palacinka Prize!" - Top 20 Beauty Products of 2011

In 2011 I tried some pretty amazing beauty and hair products, skin care solutions and fragrances.

As we head into a new year, I put together my annual list of the Top 20 Beauty Products for 2011. (OK, you'll see I cheated a little and added a few more...)

This year the list includes some big, traditional names, some new brands and some smaller brands that have made an impact in a big way.

Enjoy, and please tell me what your favorite products this year were - maybe they're on this list too! - RLB

1. Nails Inc. Kengsington Caviar Basecoat
2. Clarins Instant Definition Mascara
3. Dolce Gabbana Perfect Finish Creamy Foundation
4. Tom Ford Violet Blond Perfume
5. CoverGirl NatureLuxe Mascara (+NatureLuxe Silk Foundation)
   
6. Salma Hayek Nuance Line (lipstick, cleanser, eyeliner, etc)
7. SK-II Cellumination Mask-In Lotion (+ SK-II Signs Eye Cream)
8. Carol's Daughter Chocolat Smoothing Hair Collection
9. Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel Extra Strength
10. Proactive X Out Wash-In Acne Treatment
11. Josie Maran Argan Matchmaker Foundation
12. Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm
13. LimeCrime Carousel Lipgloss
    
14. Tarina Tarantino Pearl Glow Primer
15. Hourglass Lash Lacquer
16. Versace Pour Homme
    
17. Diane Von Furstenberg Diane Perfume
18. Ojon Damage Reverse Instant Restorative Hair Serum
    
19. C.O. Bigelow Triple Eye Task Treatment
20. Cartier Baiser Vole Perfume