We have had a rainy weekend in Kansas City, and it has been nice to relax inside! I have been enjoying some of the new beauty products I have been sent for my honest review!
My favorites this week include an iridescent highlighter, a new way to apply my makeup, an firming eye cream, a sea salt spray that makes my hair thicker
Hard Candy Iridescent Pearl Highlighter ($6 USD) is a pearl illuminator that leaves skin with a wearable but trendy iridescent shimmer. This powder includes light-reflective pearls that diffuse light. The universal shade is flattering on all skin tones and smoothly applies to your skin with easy soft, sweeping motions. The result is a trendy but wearable prismatic illumination that catches light and turns heads. Great lighting will follow you around everywhere you go and you will always be photo-ready with this beautifully unique iridescent highlighting powder.
What I think: I have been wanting to try this trend, and this is an affordable (and gorgeous) way to do it. I apply the powder anywhere I want to glow, including the cheekbones, tip of the nose, collarbones, and under the arch of my brows. It’s so pretty on. I use a little, but layer it and you get a great evening out look!
Available at http://www.walmart.com
The Makeup Drop ($20 USD) Our Silicone Makeup Applicator was designed to completely eliminate wasted makeup and skincare. While sponge applicators soak up large amounts of makeup during application, the MakeupDrop perfectly applies and blends your foundation, blush, highlighter, concealer, moisturizer, and primer without absorbing one drop! Only half the amount of product is needed as compared to a traditional sponge or brush applicator.
What I think: This is such an interesting way to apply makeup! It only takes a little bit of product, although when I use it, I find I need to do one area of my face at a time, because it doesn’t spread too well. It does blend nicely after a little bit of practice. The coverage is really good, too!
Purchase at http://www.makeupdrop.com
MALIN+GOETZ Revitalizing Eye Cream ($92 for .5 fl. oz) This multi-benefit treatment is intensely nourishing, yet feels incredibly lightweight and luxurious. Powerfully addresses the look of all major eye concerns, including lines, wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles with an advanced blend of firming peptides and skin renewing Marine Algae extract. Strengthens and helps protect your eye area so it stays looking brighter, smoother, more supple.
What I think: I have severe seasonal allergies, and my eyes get very irritated this time of year. So, I usually don’t wear eye cream as much. But this one didn’t bother my eyes and actually helped me look more rested. It firmed and smoothed the eye area right away. This is an eye cream that I can use all year!
Available at http://www.malinandgoetz.com
Philip B. Maui Wowie Volumizing & Thickening Beach Mist ($25 USD) –Ultra-light spray gives hair sexy volume and shiny, piecey, tousled waves (plus a gorgeous beachy scent). A texturizer and conditioning treatment in one, loaded with botanical moisturizers. Leaves hair gleaming and bouncy, not stiff; pure Orchid and Kukui oils impart a healthy, voluptuous feel. Blend of Sea Salt and Aloe Vera creates gorgeous lift.
What I think: First of all, this smells amazing! I spritz it in damp hair and it thickens and gives my hair great waves. I just use a little, and it looks like I’ve been at the beach (lies since I live in the Midwest). This will be a mainstay this summer.
Purchase at http://www.philipb.com
What products are you loving this week?
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