ARDELL ACCENT LASHES #301

$3.49 DRUGSTORE.COM

PRICE VARIES AT DRUGSTORES

THE CLAIMS:

Accents will enhance your look not create a new one.  They are shorter than a typical strip lash and are to be used on the outer corners of the eyes for an Audrey Hepburn look.  The shorter length is perfect for a natural look and fool-proof application.  Accents can be worn for every occasion from formals to just a night out, they'll create natural looking lashes with a touch of glamour & sophistication.

 

THE INSPECTION:

GIADA DE LAURENTIIS

I love these lashes because they are so easy to put on.  You don't have to worry about the ends lifting because they are only half lashes.  You just place them on the corners of your eyes and they really add volume and length but you don't look overdone.  They look really pretty on and take only a few minutes to apply.  Giada De Laurentiis wears these all the time.

NATALIE PORTMAN WORE THEM TO THE VENICE FILM FESTIVAL

REVLON JUST BITTEN LIPSTAIN + BALM

15 COLORS

$7.00 DRUGSTORE.COM

(PRICE VARIES AT DRUGSTORES)

THE CLAIMS: 

• Unique 2-in-1 lipstain and balm
• Kiss-proof color with soft shine
• Nourishing balm for supreme comfort
• Lightweight feel

 

THE INSPECTION:

Not so good.  The tip started drying out after a few days of use.  The color choices are really bold.  Too bright or too dark.  

I found a medium range color that I liked called "Forbidden".  It really didn't even stay on that long to be a stain.  The balm end does not retract up or down and when you take the top off, it keeps hitting it until it finally breaks off.  I like a lot of Revlon products, but I didn't like this.

e.l.f. EYELASH CURLER

$1.00 

(TARGET, KMART, EYESLIPSFACE.COM)

THE CLAIMS:

This innovative eyelash curler has a special curved design which angles to suit all eye shapes. Its silicone rubber pad applies the appropriate amount of pressure to curl lashes naturally and allows for damage-free heating. Get long-lasting curled lashes both easily and safely.

THE INSPECTION:

This is my favorite eyelash curler!  The handles are bigger so you get a better grip.  It has never pinched my eyelids and it gets all of your lashes in the clamp so you don't have to go in twice.  It comes with an extra rubber pad, but I wish they sold replacement pads separately.  You have to buy another eyelash curler once you go through the two provided.  But at least it's only a dollar.

SERIOUS SKINCARE FACIAL TONING SYSTEM

MICROCURRENT FACIAL TONING

$140.00 (HSN, SERIOUSSKINCARE.COM)
 

THE CLAIMS:

This complete system uses electronic impulses to gently contract and relax muscles in the face and neck, which helps lift and firm the look of your skin and reduces the appearance of visible fine lines and wrinkles. Adjust the speed and intensity to the frequency you desire and choose from three temporary skin-toning programs to match your skin's needs. Dual handheld units let you simultaneously work both sides of your face and neck, cutting your beauty regimen in half. Create a more youthful appearance in no time!

 

THE INSPECTION:

This system is extremely intense.  You can really feel the current on your face. The current seems to go really deep into the muscles on your face, which I like because it feels like it's doing something.  

 

But that is the only good part about the product that I found since using it.  This is a brand new product from the Serious Skin Care line, and I have a feeling they will be working out the kinks of this based on customer feedback. You have to use a conductive gel which is fine, but you have to continually apply the gel for the hand held units to move smoothly.

 

 It is also made with cheap plastic.  It doesn't seem like it would last a long time.  The other problem is the cord between the units gets in the way and it is hard to position it where you need to.  I feel like it would work if all of these complications were worked out based on the intensity it gives.  I do like that you can do both sides of your face at the same time which saves time. I was disappointed and luckily I could return this within 30 days so I did send this back.  I would purchase this again if they improve the system and the material that it is made of.

LANCOME JUICY TUBES SMOOTHIE LIP GLOSS

5 COLORS
$18.00 SEPHORA

THE CLAIMS:

Add power to your pout with brilliant shine. Dial up the glamour with shimmering color. Discover a favorite shade and flavor for every mood. Lancôme now offers a fun way to choose Juicy Tubes based on coverage and finish, giving your lips the high impact shine and color you desire.

Juicy Tubes Smoothie shades offer medium coverage with a burst of color. Lips glisten with an ultra-glossy formula that glides on easily with its tube-tip applicator.

BEACH PLUM

TICKLED PINK

SPRING FLING

HALLUCINATION

DREAMSICLE

THE INSPECTION:

My favorites in this are the Beach Plum and Tickled Pink.  These two are the most pigmented than the others, although they are all more pigmented than most tube lip glosses. They are pretty moisturizing and they stay on for a few hours before you need to apply again. They are all very flattering colors, glossy, and smell really good!  Hate the price!

BURTS BEES LEMON BUTTER CUTICLE CREAM

100% NATURAL

$5.97 WALMART 

($6.00 TARGET, BURTSBEES.COM, ALL DRUGSTORES)

THE CLAIMS:

Give your cuticles some TLC. Specially formulated, this buttery cream taps Sweet Almond Oil and Cocoa Seed Butter to moisturize and soften your cuticles while Vitamin E and Sunflower Oil nourish brittle nails. Feel pampered and polished from tips to toes.

• Moisturizes and softens cuticles with Sweet Almond Oil and Cocoa Seed Butter
• Nourishes brittle nails with Vitamin E and Sunflower Oil
• Fresh Lemon scent

THE INSPECTION:

This cuticle cream smells so good!!  It smells like a limeade slushy.  It is very moisturizing on the cuticles and makes your nails look freshly manicured. The texture is like a lip balm and you put in on with your fingers.  It comes in a really cute tin and I like that it's all natural.  The only negatives are that you have to use your fingers to put it on, so if you don't wipe it off it can get on your clothes, and if you push the top down on the tin too far, it is extremely hard to get back off.  Other than that, I like it a lot!

e.l.f. ALL OVER COLOR STICK - PERSIMMON

DRUG STORE HIGHLIGHTER

$1.00 

(TARGET, KMART, EYESLIPSFACE.COM)

 

THE CLAIMS:

This 3-in-1 Color Stick adds a beautiful glow to your eyes, lips, or face! Get gorgeous color that illuminates and instantly conditions skin for fresh and natural color all day long. Blend anywhere you would like to highlight and brighten like your cheeks and brow bones.

THE INSPECTION:

The color persimmon is a great dupe for mac color cream or benefit high beam highlighters. It's a neutral shade that looks a lot like mac "shell" highlighter.  In fact, when I  swatch both on my hand to compare, I can't tell the difference between the mac and the e.l.f.   Hmmm, $17.50 or $1.00?  I love when I can find a good dupe for a high end product!  I apply it on my cheek bones or over a lipstick. It gives a nice "dewy" look.  It is easy to blend once you warm it up with your finger and stays on all day.  It smells a little like oranges and the size is really cute!

ESSIE NAIL POLISH

BEST NAIL POLISH AWARD

$3.00 - $7.00 Amazon.com 

(PRICE TYPICALLY $8.00  AT DRUGSTORES)

THE CLAIMS:

Essie is the ultimate color authority offering a line of superior nail polishes. The fashion-forward shades with an exclusive award winning formula are always classic, chic and elegant. essie polish provides flawless coverage along with outstanding durability, a chip-resistant formula and whimsical names in the most up-to-the-minute colors. All Essie nail polishes are DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde free.

MARSHMELLOW

BACHELORETTE BASH

PLAY DATE

THE INSPECTION:

Best nail polish I have ever used!  This polish goes on so easy and quick because of the great formula.  It's self leveling so if you mess up while applying it, no worries because it will correct itself.  It drys fast and stays on for a couple of weeks before you need to change it.   My favorite nail polish!  

BALLET SLIPPERS- THE ONLY COLOR QUEEN ELIZABETH WILL WEAR

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