Beauty Product Reviews | Page 2

My favorite gloss of all time!

This is the best lipgloss on the planet. My mom has even become a devoted junkie! This gloss goes on smooth and shimmery, lasts for a long time compared to other glosses, and does not feel sticky or gloopy whatsoever. I keep buying new glosses but I always go back to this one. I usually wear bold eye makeup with a more sheer color on my lips, so this is perfect. My favorite shades are Constellation, Coral Love, and Mica.

Fine lines vanished!

This product is AWESOME! I have been a sun-worshipper my entire life and a frequent user of tanning beds, which started to wreak havoc on my skin. I was really noticing the fine lines around my eyes and started using this product. My fine lines are gone and my eyes look younger and brighter. I use this every night before bed. It goes on smoothly and feels really refreshing. It's somewhat expensive but the container lasts me for months and months.

Use it religiously.

I use this product every night to take off my makeup. With other cleansers, I have always had to use eye-makeup remover before cleansing or the cleansers have really irritated my eyes. This product is gentle, non-irritating, but gets everything off. I use a lot of water-resistant eyeliners and this takes everything off. Some nights I will have to go over my eyes twice with the Purity to make sure I've gotten everything off but it does get it. The only things I've noticed that it doesn't take off are some waterproof mascaras and liquid liners (like MAC).

Really brightens!

I just started using this product a few months ago because my eyes were looking really tired and dark. This product really does cover up dark circles and make my eyes look bright and awake. I usually swipe it a few times under my eyes and then blend with my finger, but I have noticed that I need to be careful with the amount because too much can start to look cakey. I've also used it as concealer on blemishes which works well too. I apply this first and then finish with my powder foundation and it looks great!

Best bronzer!

I love this bronzer. I have combination skin that tends to get shiny through the day, so I don't like to use products with shimmer or glitter. I have always had a hard time finding a bronzer with a matte finish but this is it! The formula is just like the Halo foundation, so it's not drying. It's also very buildable, so I can use it year-round for a little bit of color or a lot. Highly recommend!

Refreshing for tired eyes.

This eye gel is really cooling and refreshing. I started using this because my eyes were looking puffy and tired when I woke up in the morning. I apply this after my moisturizer and let it absorb. It feels really great on my skin and I do think it helps reduce the puffiness. I like this because it doesn't feel heavy like other eye products. I have noticed that when I apply some other eye creams in the morning, they can cause my makeup to smudge and not stay as well. This product, because it is a gel, absorbs cleanly and doesn't cause that problem.

Best powder foundation without a doubt.

I have been using the Halo foundation since Smashbox first debuted it. I have never been a fan of liquid foundation because I didn't like how it felt like it was "sitting" on my skin. I have used a variety of powder foundations but they tend to look cakey or dry. This is the best powder I've ever tried because it's hydrating and looks natural while still offering great coverage. I typically use a Smashbox foundation brush with it instead of the kabuki brush it comes with. If I have a spot that I need to conceal, I use a concealer brush and dab a small amount of the Halo powder on it. Although it's a little pricey, it does last a very long time.

Best mascara ever!

I am absolutely addicted to this mascara. I am really picky about mascara and usually try a mascara once, end up finding something wrong with it and don't purchase it again. This mascara is both volumizing and lengthening. It doesn't smudge, run or crumble throughout the day/night and stays well. I typically reserve this mascara for going out at night or days when I want to look really nice because it does take me longer to apply than normal mascara (because of the funky wand). I do love the wand though, because it allows me to really get all my lashes without making my mascara look clumpy.

Really refreshing.

I bought this product on a whim and ended up really liking it. I love the Evian facial spray so I thought I would give this a try. It feels really refreshing on my skin and moisturizes well. My friends all love it too, whenever I take it out of my bag for a quick spritz, they all want to use it! It does have a scent which lingers for a little while after spraying, but it's a refreshing beachy smell.

Use everyday!

I love this product. I will occasionally use it alone, like when I am in a hurry to get somewhere and don't have time to do a full face of makeup, but I normally use it as a primer. I use it after my moisturizer and eye cream and do recommend letting it set for the full two minutes. Because it doesn't help much with shine, I usually use a dime-sized amount of the Present with a small amount of Smashbox Anti-shine. I smush the two together in my hands and then apply all over my face. This product does make my skin appear smoother and helps to minimize pores. I also feel like my makeup stays better. I have tried a variety of other primers but really prefer this one because it gives my skin a more matte finish versus other primers that make me feel greasy or shiny.