Beauty Product Reviews

Decent exfoliator, nothing special

I really wanted to try something from this brand and since I was out of an exfoliator I decided to try this. It's a decent exfoliator but I wouldn't say it's anything special. Instead of using fine grains, it uses rice granules, which I feel are a bit too big to really get deep into pores, but it's great if you have extremely sensitive skin that gets easily irritated by facial scrubs. I don't think I'd repurchase this again because it doesn't cater to my specific skin needs but if you have highly sensitive skin I'd suggest giving it a try.

Long lashes + no smudging!

This has been my favorite mascara of the month and I'm sure I will keep reaching for it in the months to come. The packaging is unlike any other mascara I own, since it comes in a squeeze tube so you can use every last bit of the product. The product itself is great, it lengthens my lashes, doesn't smudge throughout the day and looks very light and natural. I have a horrible smudging problem with mascaras so for this product to stay on my lashes and not make me look like a raccoon by the end of the night, especially in this summer heat, is amazing. I recommend this mascara to anybody who wants to add length to their lashes while still maintaining a natural look to them.

Great shade for the summer!

Essie makes some of the best polishes on the market. From the color to the quality, everything about it is great. One of my favorite shades at the moment is Mint Candy Apple. It's a pastel greenish blue shade that is perfect for the summer. The polish goes on evenly and easily and is opaque in two coats. It looks great worn alone, with other polishes in an ombre effect, or with some glitter over it.

Great quality but small color selection

I bought two of these polishes during a BOGO50% at Duane Reade. I got the shades Buttercup, a buttery yellow, and Wild Strawberry, a shimmery hot pink. I love both the shades; both reach full opacity after one to two coats and they look wonderful on the nails. However, I have to deduct one star for its high price tag of about $8.49 and its small color selection.