Product Review: From bronzy vibes and glossy lips, to clear skin
This week, I reviewed five items I've been using for quite some time. (One of which I hadn't plan to review but it "sort of" happened, you'll find out later.)
Here in New Jersey, the weather has been in the upper 90's, which also put these products up to a major wear test.
The first product I found myself visiting over and over is the Too Faced Hangover RX replenishing face primer. ($15) This primer, is a deluxe size, which I purchased at Sephora to give a try. I have to say, I think I'm going to purchase the full size product. I really was surprised at the wearability and the way my makeup looked and lasted all day. With my skin being oily, I did not feel any sticky action or see much shine.
Even though this size has 20ML inside, I have plenty of product left. This deluxe size will take you a long way.
The primer has coconut water, probiotic-based ingredients and skin revivers. In addition, it is silicone-free. I'm looking forward to trying the hangover rx setting spray which I recently received a deluxe sample of.
On to the face, we have a "coconut dream," the Physician's Formula Butter Bronzer Murmur. ($14.99- I would wait for it to go on sale) I have the shade light bronze. I was super excited to try this after hearing about all of the hype. I mean have you smelled the product, it's a coconut lover's paradise. When I first used this I was in love, I thought I had found my holy grail product, I mean the shade was amazing for my skin tone, and the color lasted for hours-- but, I'm sad to say that after using this I noticed my skin getting breakouts wherever I would apply the bronzer. Thus, I stopped using the product, and noticed my skin was not breaking out as much in those areas.
The product is creamy, has a soft texture and is infused with Murumuru Butter, Cupuacu Butter and Tucuma Butter, according to the product claims. I REALLY wanted to love this, but it must be the scent inside the bronzer that broke my skin out. I know plenty of people that love this, so I would try it in case your skin may act differently.
So moving on to treat this breakout began using the Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash. ($35) I purchased this during the Ulta 21 days of beauty sale since it was half off. I was pleasantly surprised at the results. My skin immediately began to clear within a matter of days.
The product has 2% Salicylic Acid and has smooth exfoliating beads. On some days, I applied this with my hands and rubbed it in just like any other cleanser, while other days I used my Clarisonic brush to deep clean and get into the pores. This can also be used on the body, in case there are breakouts on the arms, back, neck, etc. I highly recommend this product.
Moving on to the eyes: I gave yet another mascara a try- the COVERGIRL Total Tease. ($7.99) Believe it or not, this is the first ever COVERGIRL mascara I own and even tried. I had seen many great reviews on the product, so when I was at Target one day and spotted it, I decided to give it a go. Let me just tell you, I was NOT expecting the results I received -which was lash volume, lift and separation - and thicker lashes.
The mascara wand is double sided, with one side with a traditional brush and just opposite is a smaller spike-like shorter end. I personally liked to use both sides. I found the smaller side was great for the lower lash line and separating individual lashes.
This is definitely up there as one of my current favorites- which includes the Maybelline Big Shot, the YSL The Shock mascara and the Lancome Defencils.
Last but not least, during that same Target trip, I ran into the new Maybelline Vivid Hot Lacquer colorsensational lip gloss. ($6.99). This is an extension to their vivid matte line, which I have not tried, as I heard the products do not dry all the way matte. However, nonetheless, I picked up the shade 66/ too cute (I know neutral pink, my weakness).
The gloss is incredibly pigmented, I'm talking Anastasia Beverly Hills status. I was not prepared for all of that pigmentation in just one swipe. The color lasts for hours. If you eat, some does wear off, however there is a stain that is left. Also, I think it's important to add that it is NOT transfer proof. The color transfers, but let's be real, don't almost all glosses. I did not find this product to be super sticky either and it was rather comfortable. I especially liked it paired with a nude lip liner, which created an ombre type effect.
Overall, I really did enjoy this product and may look into the other shades as well. I highly recommend it, if you're looking for an on the go glossy product.
