Product Reviews

Product Reviews

A few weeks ago I blogged about Sexy Hair’s Organics Voluminizing Mousse which I got for $3! After washing my hair I applied the mousse as I do with my other products, but right away my hair was sticky and greasy. I couldn’t even run my fingers through my roots as I was blow drying. My hair was so nasty that I actually had to re-rinse it and all. I wondered if I had applied too much mousse, so about two weeks later I tried the product again. Same results L I generally don’t have any problem with Sexy Hair products, so I was slightly disappointed. No real loss with the price tag, but the product will not be used again.

About a month/two months ago I began using Smashbox Photo Op Under Eye Brightener. Sadly, I have not noticed a difference at all. I really don’t have a problem with under eye darkness, but definitely puffiness and the occasionally dark circles. I apply a few dots under my eyes and blend/dab with my finger, but nothing. Everything looks the same as before I apply- bummer. I read a few reviews online and there was an extensive mix of good and bad. Like me, some said the product did nothing. Others raved. I’m not sold on the product so I’m looking for something new to try. I have heard great reviews about the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles, so I think that’s what I will be trying next when I have the time to get out! Suggestions on other under eye products?

I also began using Garnier Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Eye Cream about two months ago when I finally started worrying that all my tanning years would catch up to me L I was hoping to find a product that would help “lift crow’s feet and firm wrinkles.” I really can’t say that I have noticed a difference with this product either. The product description says that “In 2 Weeks: eye area is noticeably firmer, fine lines and wrinkles are visibly lifted. With Continued Use: eye area is noticeably lifted, more resilient, and healthy looking.” I haven’t experienced this, so once again I need suggestions on anti-wrinkle/firming eye creams!

 I love a tan. Having a glow makes me feel sexy, thinner, and overall more happy. As someone who used to tan at least 5 times a week for years, I finally gave the habit up at the beginning of 2011. I have tanned occasionally since, but I have started using VersaSpas and self tanners as a way to keep my tan skin without spending time in a tanning bed. I found Tan Towels Full Body Application Towel at Ulta on sale and decided to give it a try. I must say, I LOVE this product! I like the application with a towel a lot better than lotion/mousse and the product dries extremely quickly! It does still smell like self-tanner :-/ I'm super strict about what products I apply to my face, but I have applied this and have had no problems. The Tan Towel is great for in between my VersaSpray applications. I've stocked up on this! 

My last thoughts are on the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Tokyo. This was a random purchase at the checkout counter at Ulta. I tend to always grab a product as I'm waiting in line! I wasn't sure how I'd feel about this, as the product states "It's not lipstick, nor is it gloss. It's like nothing you've experienced before. It's lipstick cream that goes on silky but looks soft matte." The color is very pink, but fades quickly. It's kind of a downfall, but I place a nude lip gloss over the NYX lip cream so I don't have a problem with the color fading a bit. I also love that this does not feel sticky AT ALL! I'll probably keep using this as one of my favorite lip products. 

Thanks for reading y'all! Have a great week!

xxoo Andrea