Review: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo

The much reveled Anastasia Brow Powder took the blogosphere by storm quite some time ago. I however, like to know that I’m in for a good thing, so after reading many positive reviews, and after much internal debate about paying $23.00 on a brow product! I finally caved and justified it as a ‘treat’.

I have to admit, the packaging is absolutely beautiful, however, I was disappointed to see that it had changed from the original metal compact. But anyway, the packaging isn't the point right... or is it?

After using this fairly consistently for a few weeks, I honestly don't get the hype. It is a great eyebrow powder, don't get me wrong, but is it worth $23.00? Frankly, no. Admittedly, I knew this going in. I obviously didn't think it would magically transform my brows, but when it could be replaced by a simple matte shadow... meh. If you are a bargain hunter or if you are just looking for practicality without the frills then this is not the product for you. If however, you are a sucker for beautiful packaging and branding: then go ahead, you won't be disappointed.

Review: MediBac Dermalogica Line

Dermalogica is obviously very well-known for their acne solutions, and after having absolutely no luck with any 'drugstore' products, I finally decided to give them a go. I went with the MediBac line, since it is designed for adult acne and I guess I'm a full-grown person now.

The medibac clearing skin kit comes with five products, plus I purchased the full-size cleanser. So I'll give you a quick run-down of what I thought about each product.

Review: Michael Todd Avocado and Mango Hydrating Facial Mask

I'm sure those of you who have combination skin will understand; finding products which work to treat both your dry and oily patches is tough. Even finding products which treat just one problem, and don't worsen the other: such as moisturizers that don't break you out, can be really hard. Which is why I love this product. 

The Michael Todd Avocado and Mango Mask is an organic moisturizing mask. It is meant to be applied twice weekly after cleansing, left on for 10-15 minutes, and then rinsed off. It claims to gently exfoliate dead skin cells, while also moisturizing and rejuvenating the skin. I would say that this is completely accurate as my skin feels much softer after using this product.

Review: H2O Night Oasis Oxygenating Rejuvenator

Let me just start out by saying that when I buy a makeup or skincare product from an outlet or discount store, I am aware that it might not be great quality.

That is why I wasn't that surprised when I didn't like this moisturizer.

Review: Sleek Storm Palette

When I can't get something, it just makes me want it so much more! 

That is how I came to own the Sleek Storm Palette. 

Review: Korres Lip Butter

Korres Lip Butters have been raved about as being one of the best lip treatments on the market. I decided to take one for a spin, and let me tell you, I was not disappointed.

Review: Crest 3D White Strips

Yellow teeth are not attractive, and as an avid tea and coffee drinker, discoloration was inevitable. I had been putting up with stained teeth for a long time, but after reading a lot of amazing reviews, I decided to stop it with the troll teeth already and get some pearly whites.

I bought the Professional Level 4 Crest 3D Whitestrips to get the maximum effect.

Review: The Body Shop Body Butter Duo

I absolutely love the Body Shop body butters. They just feel so luxurious, so thick, and so moisturizing; they are definitely my favorite body moisturizers. So when I saw they had duos, well, I made a bee-line straight for the store.

There were four different scents to choose from: Macadamia, Vanilla, Sweet Pea, and Floral Acia.

Review: Olehenriksen Sheer Transformation

I decided to give the Olehenriksen Sheer Transformation moisturizer a try before reading any reviews, or doing any research, tsk tsk. Luckily for me, it turned out quite well!

Olehenriksen Sheer Transformation is an oil free moisturizer which claims to illuminate the skin, help with hyperpigmentation, and fade dark spots. It contains vitamin C which stimulates collagen, sandalwood, licorice, geranium, and chamomile which soothes the skin, and fruit acids to help smooth the skin. 

Review: Hydroxatone Liftalyze Eye-Lifting Serum

Hydroxatone's Liftalyze Eye-Lifting Serum is designed to reduce wrinkles and accelerate skin renewal.

I gave it a go, and was pleasantly surprised.

The product came out as a clear serum which was really light and fast drying. It felt cool on my eyes and it dried without leaving a residue which I really liked. It also left my eye area feeling quite tight and taut and was  moisturizing. 

It says it is to be used both morning and night, but I like to use a thick eye cream at night and a light eye cream that works under makeup in the morning. So this is the perfect eye cream for applying pre-makeup.  

Review: Nars Blush and Bronzer - Orgasm and Laguna Duo

NARS' Orgasm and Laguna are some of the most hyped up products on the beauty market. I joined the frenzy and bought the duo so that I could give them a go for myself.

The result? A very expensive habit.

Review: Revlon Colorstay Whipped Foundation

The Revlon Colorstay Whipped Creme Makeup is the newest edition to their foundation family and yet another one of their famous colorstay products.

I picked up this beauty from Ulta for $13.99