Some Things New

Trying new things are a little nerve-wrecking aren't they? 

Even if it's something as simple as trying something new on a food menu.  We get so comfortable in what we know, so sometimes we choose to just go with the same thing..."the safe route."

In the past few months, I've came across some new products.  Most of them I wanted to try because people talked them up. 

I also reunited with a product that almost forgot just how much I LOVED until I started using it again.   

I thought I could share these things with you guys and what I think of them.

Enjoy!


These are MAYBELLINE'S "BABY LIPS." 

They are lip balms with SPF.  The one on the left is called "pink punch" and the one on the right is "peach kiss."  They actually work pretty well.  I wouldn't substitute them for my every day chap stick, but they are nice when you want a little color without having to use a lipstick or lip gloss. 

The only problem I have is that when I use "pink punch" and I've worn it for a couple hours or so, it leaves those white creases in your inner lips...which I hate.  But when I use "peach kiss" it doesn't have that problem.

You pretty much can find these at any drugstore for about $3.

I have tried a few "elf" products.  They are usually more affordable than most drug store brands and I found that some of their products work fabulously. 

This is a blush called "pink passion."  It exudes a very "barbie pink" color.  It's very flirty and stays on very well. 

I also got another color but it didn't work as well as this color. 

I really recommend this color for spring.  It's bright and long lasting...what more can you ask for? 

Of all things, I am most skeptical about moisturizers.  I have eczema, which is very dry and itchy skin.  Someone with the same problem told me to try out this Aveeno night moisturizer and let me tell you!!!...it is AH-MAY-ZING!  It feels SO nice and silky without being too thick. 

The best thing about this product is how it makes your face feel when you wake up in the morning.  It feels so smooth...just fabulous!  It didn't take me weeks to fall in love with this product...it literally took me just one day! 

I really recommend this to anyone, even if you don't have a skin condition. 

You could get this at a Target or Walmart, probably most drug stores for about $15.  I know, it sounds a little expensive but IT WORKS!  It's well worth the money.

This next product is my new favorite concealer.  I have used it before but it's one of those things I kind of overlooked.  This is a concealer from "Mary Kay" in the color "beige." 

It's very light and doesn't get or look cakey, but it covers very well. 

I have really bad eye allergies so that causes the skin around my eyes to get really red.  With just a small amount of product, this concealer hides the redness. 

I been using this next product for about 2 weeks now.  I think it's farely new to MAC.  It's a face moisturizer with a gel base.  I was very skeptical about getting this because it doesn't have any SPF in it, and it's good to wear SPF on a daily basis.  However, my foundation has SPF in it so I thought I would give this moisturizer a try.

I really, really like this moisturizer.  It's fresh and not super creamy.  Like I said, it's gel based.  It doesn't feel like your covering your face in a thick lotion.  It's really amazing. 

I would definitely urge you to give it a try. 

I got this  next product because it was totally talked up by one of my favorite "you tubers."  It is LANCOME'S "GENIFIQUE." 

It's a youth activating concentrate.  Pretty much it's suppose to make your skin look and feel young. 

It just did not work for me.  I definitely didn't hate it, but it just didn't make that big of a difference.  I didn't see any big changes or anything significant and I used it for at least 2 months. 

It just didn't wow me and for something so expensive I feel like it should have. 

Just because it didn't work for me, doesn't mean it won't work for you though.  Like I said, it is very talked up so it obviously works for some people. 

I have been looking for a kohl pencil.  I don't wear eye liner daily because my eyes are so watery that my liner will come off after wearing it for a couple hours.  However, I went ahead and got this MILANI pencil...their "LIQUIF'EYE" liner. 

Again, it was talked up by one of my favorite make up artist on "YOU TUBE" and it was claimed to be a smudge proof liner and recommended for people with watery eyes...sad to say, I found that it was still smudgy.  Not drastically, but it didn't stay on my water line very well. 

It is very easy to apply.  It goes on very smooth and applies a  beautiful color, but if you have super watery eyes like I do, I don't recommend it for a smudge proof liner.  But if you don't have a problem with watery eyes, I would definitely get this liner.  It's affordable and you can get it pretty much at any drug store.

I did find another use for the liner. YAY!  I'm using it for a brow color.  I don't ever apply pencil on directly, but I use a small angled brush to grab the product than apply. 

I have been using this "MINERALIZE SKIN FINISH" powder in "dark" from MAC for years as a "bronzer."  When I really got into make up, I used regular bronzers but always found it hard to find something that didn't look "muddy."  I just felt it didn't look as natural as I wanted. 

This powder gives off more of a natural, sun-kiss tone.  It's so perfect for Spring and Summer.  Some times I don't even use blush when I apply this on.  It's just the perfect balance of color. 

It has a small amount of shimmer but nothing fancy. 

I LOVE this!

These cute little bottles aren't beauty products.  They are little 1.5 oz. room sprays from "Bath and Body Works."  It doesn't take much to change the aroma of your room.  Just a few quick burst.  They are also ONLY $5! 

I have "Tiki Beach" and "Poppy Sunshine." 

Tiki Beach is more of a masculine smell.  It reminds me of a bachelor pad.  haha...Poppy Sunshine is very outdoorsy...both are a little strong. 

They have other scents as well.   :)

This next product is my "Reunited and it feels so GOOD" product I mentioned.  This is MAC's "Prep and Prime."  It's a face primer.  I mentioned the importance of face primers before, and this knocks any other face primer I have tried out of the water. 

I just started using this primer again about 2 weeks ago.  Feel in love with it all over again.  It's gives such an amazing feel to your face before and after you put apply your face make up on.  Whether it's light powder or foundation, this primer makes such a difference in how your make up feels, and how long lasting your make up stays on. 

I really REALLY recommend this product to anyone. 

If you have problems with keeping your foundation on or applying it evenly, this primer helps.  It's so smooth and gives kind of a satin feel to your face.  Your make up will stay on all day. 

I absolutely love this!

Please let me know if any of these reviews helped you guys out. 

As always, thank you for stopping by! 

:)

P.S.  I think reviews will be easier on video...once I get my camera, maybe videos will work better?  What do you think?