WOW! I can't believe it's been a month since my last post. Very, very bad of me. I really need to make up for lost time! I have a list of reviews to write up and I really hope to get to most of them this month.
Now down to business. It was tough picking my top 3 faves for April. But I narrowed the field and, ironically, they're all eye products! Here they are:
Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Trio in "Desert Gold"
I bought this eyeshadow palette just a couple of weeks ago and have been using it almost every day. I love these colors! The bottom color is a shimmery taupey-brown color for the lid. I would describe the middle color as a khaki-like brown with a hint of shimmer and is perfect for the crease. The top color is a pretty gold color, also with a slightest hint of shimmer. It's a fabulous highlight shade.
I have to admit that when I first purchased this palette I was half-expecting to be disappointed. In my opinion, Maybelline shadows never had the best color payoff and so-so lasting power. But I've noticed over the last couple of years that the quality of their shadows (and other products for that matter) have improved tremendously. And the improvement is definitely noticeable in this eyeshadow palette. The colors glide on effortlessly and are totally blendable. They work especially well when used over a good primer.
This palette was released with their spring/summer collection and is limited edition (yikes!). So I highly recommend you run - not walk - to your local drugstore and pick yours up. I bought mine at a local Duane Reade in NYC and I've seen it at CVS and Rite Aid. This is a palette you can definitely use all summer and well into the fall season.
Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer
I bought this product at Sephora last year, used it a few times, put it away and basically forgot about it. Why did I do that? I decided to use it again out of sheer guilt since it was a shame to throw out a nearly full product. I've really fallen in love with this primer! It has a light tint which I find helps to minimize discoloration on your eyelids. But more importantly, it really helps your shadows (any brand) stay in place all day! I have super-oily eyelids so not having to touch up my eye makeup during the day is a major plus. I had been using Benefit's FY...Eye for years but it's now discontinued. I've also used Urban Decay Primer Potion and I really like it but I think Smashbox is going to be my new holy grail primer.
Cover Girl LashBlast Fusion Mascara
This mascara is simply awesome! According to Cover Girl, this product is a combination of the original LashBlast which promised lash fullness and LashBlast Length which promised longer lashes. I never tried LashBlast Length as I'm always going for volumizing mascaras. This mascara really delivers on it's promise! After just one coat, my lashes are long and full and oh so alluring! And after two coats, look out! This is a product I can definitely see myself repurchasing...it's a terrific value and works so much better than many of the expensive department store brands out there. Give it a try!
And there you have it...my top three faves for April. Stay tuned for some product reviews in the coming weeks as well as a giveaway!
Until next time!
Liz :-)
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