Beauty Product Reviews | Page 8

Best Eye Cream I've Ever Used

I wish I didn't love this eye cream as much as I do, but I've tried many different eye creams and this is the one I keep coming back to for it's perfect consistency that isn't too heavy or too light for my combination-oily skin that still really hydrates and addresses my fine lines and puffiness. I see the difference in just a few applications and it feels great on, sinks in enough that it's not sitting on top of the skin but doesn't feel like it disappears right away either. It's a tough balance to achieve but Sulwhasoo nailed it.

I also love the pump on the container, as it makes it super easy and quick to apply, and more hygienic than dipping your finger in the same jar every day. The herbal scent took me a few days to get used to, but now I really enjoy it, too. It's a bit of a splurge but for me there's no going back.

Soft Cleansing and Purifying Sponge

I have a lot of masks that are great for my skin but really difficult to rinse off, which is why I purchased the Konjac sponge originally. I was looking for a way to help scrub them off that was more gentle than a washcloth but more effective than just rinsing with water.

The texture of this sponge is so cool, you really do have to feel it yourself to believe. It's super soft against my skin and definitely makes quick work of removing masks and makeup, and I love it with my regular cleanser too! It's like a shower puff for your face, it really helps lather your cleanser up and gently exfoliates without harsh scrubbing.

A Glitter Lover's Highlighter

This is my number one go-to highlighter, especially when I'm in a hurry. From a distance, the shade Queen just looks like a beautiful pink highlight, but up close you can see the sparkles from the fine glitter that twinkle in multi-color. If you're looking for smooth glass-like sheen then this is not the highlight for you, but if you're like me and love everything to glitter these are the best!

These are a liquid highlight with a convenient wand applicator, like the Glitter & Glow eyeshadows but bigger and more sheer. The glitter is suspended in a base with sheen, so the highlight has a beautiful reflectiveness without being only glitter and nothing else. I just dab some on the cheekbone and blend out with my finger, and the glitter and sheen dry down to a budge-proof finish. I have also been able to lightly dust a powder highlighter on top for even more glow without disturbing the highlight underneath.

Monarch is also just gorgeous and also has really fine glitter but the color is more silver and less pink. I have to say though that the glitter size was much bigger in Kitten and I didn't enjoy that shade as much. However, I have both Queen and Monarch and they look equally lovely on both my fair skin and my wife's medium skin.

Super Hydrating but not Oily

I've always been blessed/cursed with oily skin, which has kept my skin really plump and young-looking until recently. The last couple years I've been noticing faint fine dehydration lines in a few places, even though my skin continues to be oily in other spots. I read about this serum which is meant to rehydrate while still being oil free and I had to try it.

IT. WORKS. It sinks in immediately and doesn't feel greasy or leave any residue at all. I've noticed a lessening of those fine dehydration lines almost immediately, and a better overall moisture balance of my skin over time.

I also really like spraying a bit of the Thermal Water after applying the serum and letting my skin really drink it all in before I apply my next steps, and it has seriously made an improvement in both the look and feel of my skin.