N.Y.C SMOOTH SKIN PERFECTING PRIMER

$3.99  TARGET, KMART

THE CLAIMS:

Evens skin tone. Minimizes pores & lines. Smooth Skin Perfecting Primer can be worm alone or under foundation. It minimizes skin imperfections, lines and pores for a perfect complexion. Skin feels smooth, silky & moisturized. Enriched with vitamins top help protect from damaging effects of free radicals. Complexion looks luminous, natural & fresh all day long. For all skin types.  



THE INSPECTION:

I did not like this primer.  It has the consistency of lotion and it really didn't work for me.  The color of this is white and it has a bit of shimmer to it, but that disappears when you put your foundation on.  It is very thin and I did not find any of the claims to be true.  In fact, it broke my skin out a little.  I looked at the ingredients after and noticed it has mineral oil in it.  That's not good. There is only one shade, so I'm confused as to why they have "shade 684" on the front of the tube. Should of looked at the ingredients before I bought it.  Hated it!!

BARE MINERALS ALL OVER FACE COLOR-WARMTH

$19.00   SEPHORA, ULTA

THE CLAIMS:

Warmth All-Over Face Color is an all-year-round complexion booster that infuses radiant light into your skin so it looks like it's coming from within. It's versatile, universal, adjustable, and is 100% pure crushed minerals from the earth. Warmth can be worn over, under or mixed with any bareMinerals foundation to create a healthy, sun lit look. It glides onto the skin like silk, leaving you with a natural, velvety and warm finish.

• Boosts your complexion for an all-over healthy looking glow.
• So versatile that it can be used as a highlighter, blush, cheek contour, eyeshadow or even lip color.
• Does not contain any fragrance, oils, emulsifiers, preservatives or additives.

 

 

THE INSPECTION:

I use this as a blush sometimes and every time I do, I always wonder why I don't use it everyday.  It gives your face a sunny look and people always ask if I went to the beach.  It looks like a fresh healthy "just enough" sun glow.  You only need a tiny tiny tiny amount.  It is very dark but when it goes on, it is the perfect color.  It is a coppery, brick color and seems to look good on all skin tones.  The less you use, the better with this product.

ALGENIST FIRMING & LIFTING CREAM

$94.00  SEPHORA, QVC
$45.00  WITH QVC 3 PIECE DISCOVERY KIT

 

THE CLAIMS:

An ultra-firming and restructuring cream that tightens and lifts while reinforcing skin structure.

This cream leverages the power of alguronic acid and ProPeptide3. Brought together in a never-before-seen antiaging complex, these ingredients boost production of skin's key structural proteins: elastin, collagen, and proteoglycans. As it strengthens skin's structure, this advanced formula redefines facial contours, leaving skin smooth, sculpted, and lifted.

Within 10 days of use (results obtained using product twice daily, following a self-assessment of 100 women):

- Skin is tightened and lifted in 83% of subjects
- Skin elasticity is restored in 80% of subjects

Within 4 weeks of use:
- Skin structure is reinforced in 90% of subjects
- Skin is firmed and toned in 91% of subjects

THE INSPECTION:

The claims on this product are ridiculous!  None of them are true and this did nothing for me.  There was no firming, no tighening, and no change in skin structure.  I used it for 10 days, (claims say will see results by this time) twice a day.  It is a good moisturizer, but so is Suave at the drug store for $1.99.

NAILS INC. SPECIAL EFFECTS 3D GLITTER NAIL POLISH

$9.50  SEPHORA
7 COLORS

BLOOMSBURY SQUARE

MAIDA VALE

CANNAUGHT SQUARE

FITZROY SQUARE

HAMMERSMITH

MARLEYBONE

SLOANE SQUARE

THE CLAIMS:

Special effects 3D glitter nail polish to give your nails a textured, show stopping finish.

These stunning 3D glitters are must have shades. Specially created with two different particle sizes, this polish creates a 3D effect on the nails and is designed to give a full coverage effect for nails that will really make a statement. These polishes look like nothing you have seen before. Texture is a big nail trend, so wear these polishes for fashion forward nails!

SMALL ACCENTS ARE PRETTIER IN MY OPINION

THE INSPECTION:

I like this nail polish a lot!  It goes on with no problems and drys quick.  I found that a small accent of it worked better for me.  The "every nail" glitter look was just a bit too much.  Also, it is very hard to remove and takes a lot of time to get it off of each nail.  This is a nice change of pace from the ordinary manicured look and is a fun look for special occasions.