Maybelline Great Lash Curved Brush Washable Mascara
($4.99) This mascara conditions as it thickens.
- Lash-Doubling Formula glides on smooth to build great-looking, smudge-proof lashes.
- Custom curved brush lifts and curls each lash
- Washable; also available in waterproof formula and washable without curved brush.
For best results:
Apply mascara from your outer lash to inner lash, sweeping brush slowly from root to tip. Do not let dry between coats. Removes easily with Maybelline Expert Eyes 100% Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover.
In a nutshell:
It doesn’t clump. It doesn’t dry out my lashes and it doesn’t make lashes look spidery. The curved brush does give lashes a little lift but nothing too noticeable. It’s more of a natural effect. Also, after a few hours of wearing this mascara, I had black smudges under my eyes.
Overall, this is an okay mascara but it is definitely NOT the best. This product being Americas #1 mascara, I guess I was expecting something amazing and extra dramatic and not something so natural and subtle.
Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser, For Normal to Oily Skin
, cleans so deeply and thoroughly that it improves the look and feel of skin. Skin is left clean – with no pore-clogging residue. Your complexion looks fresh and healthy; feels smooth and soft from deeper, more thorough cleansing.
This effective face wash contains a hydroxy acid which penetrates deep into pores, dissolving dirt, oil and make-up. It also removes dead surface skin cells that can dry, roughen and dull your complexion. Softer, fresher skin will emerge.
How To Use Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser:
Simple. 
Wet face, pump into hands and work into lather. Massage face gently, avoiding contact with the delicate eye area. Rinse thoroughly. If you experience dryness or irritation, use less frequently.
As part of any good skincare regimen, Neutrogena recommends daily use of SPF 15 sunscreen to protect your skin during the day.
PROS: Face is clean, smooth and radiant after washing it with this cleanser. It’s Oil-free, Alcohol-free and has a pleasant smell.
CONS: Skin feels dry and tight. NOT for all skin types.
You might like this if: You have EXTREMELY oily skin.
Overall: I bought this facial cleanser to use as a daily face wash but after having had used it a few times now, I will only use it to clean my face every other day. I have normal skin and this stuff was definitely too harsh for me. Every time that I used it, I had to apply tons of moisturizer to my face to relieve it from the dryness and tightening effect left behind by this cleanser. I will keep using a cold cream or a different facial cleanser for daily use.
However, Neutrogena Deep Clean does leave your face soft and extra clean. It also made the appearance of my skin look more vibrant. It has a fresh clean scent. I also liked the convenience of the pump.
I can’t give a negative review on this product based on it making my skin feel dry, because it’s not like Neutrogena doesn’t warn you that this face wash might be too harsh for some skin types.
Anyways, I don’t recommend this face wash for everyday use, it’s too drying. Instead, use it every other day if you want or need to deep clean your skin or if you have oily skin, this face wash is worth trying.
So, have you used this face wash before? What did you think about it?
I finally had the opportunity to try Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Set ($10), which by the way, I was dieing to use. I had heard and read many great reviews on this beauty product, and being the makeup junkie that I am, I just had to have it.
Unfortunately, it took me WEEKS to find it at my local Target. So, as soon as they had it in stock, I snatched it from the makeup display, rushed to the cash register and bought it. When I got home, I immediately walked straight to the mirror, took off my makeup, opened my new concealer kit and of course, applied a few layers of makeup under my eyes.
Guess what? It truly is an amazing kit!
The concealers come in a slim, white case. The size of this palette is small enough to carry in your purse. Also, some of these concealer sets include two small applicator brushes and a mirror. However, mine didn’t come with them, so I have no idea if the brushes are of good quality or if they’re even useful.
Anyways…
Both the concealers and neutralizer blend beautifully into my skin and they’re very creamy. I like that the concealers minimize the appearance of just about every one of my skin imperfections and it’s not cakey.
The concealers have a little yellow to them, which helps neutralize any red marks around the eyes and face. The set also includes a translucent pressed powder. The powder is perfect, it almost disappears against my fair skin.
Although, this concealer set is one of the best that I’ve used, it still has its flaws. First of all, it did crease under my eyes. Luckily, it wasn’t anything you couldn’t just fix with your fingertips, but still, it’s annoying. Also, this set only comes in one shade.
-How I Apply Sonia Kashuk’s Hidden Agenda Concealer Set:
You can use your fingertips, sponge or a make up brush. I like using synthetic brushes to apply concealer, but whichever tool you choose, try not to tug on the delicate skin around the eyes. Instead, use a tapping motion when applying concealer.
- Here’s the order I apply the concealers:
- Apply a layer of neutralizer to any red or pink spots around the eyes and face.
- Customize the concealer shade to match skin tone. (I blend both colors of concealer, but you don’t have to use both shades if you don’t need to.)
- Apply concealer over areas layered with neutralizer.
- With a cotton ball, dust translucent powder over the concealer. The powder sets the concealer and makes it last longer.
Overall, the price is amazing for the quality of this product. I would definitely buy again and yes, I do recommend you grab this one.
