• Patented Spoon brush and Kera-fiber formula instantly build 8x more volume without clumping.
• Unique flexible wand helps to lift and separate lashes to provide the look of 300% more lashes.
• Ophthalmologist tested
• Contact lens safe

My Thoughts:

This is an okay mascara. It’s not one of Maybelline’s bests. I was able to get long lashes with a bit of volume but not falsies like lashes. For some reason, I was hoping for super thick, long lashes. I didn’t like how the formula was really wet. The wet formula caused my lashes to clump together, but nothing a lash comb can’t cure. It was more of a nuisance. I also didn’t like how difficult it was to remove. No matter how much you soak and rub, traces of the mascara still clings to your lashes. The flexible wand was a bit weird. I haven’t gotten used to it yet so I felt it made applying  a little bit more difficult. Volum’ Express the Falsies mascara is not an everyday mascara. It’s more of a night-out-on-town kind of mascara. I would have to say Maybelline Volum’ Express the Falsies Mascara is a high maintenance mascara. If you have time and patience to apply and remove the mascara, it could possibly be a holy grail.

My Thoughts:

I am quite the lip balm fanatic. I am almost never without one. So, when I spoted the eos lip balm sphere I had to have it.  The lip balm isn’t heavy or feel waxy. However, it wasn’t as moisturizing as I had hoped it would be.  The packaging is definitely a conversation starter.  The sphere shape makes it really easy to apply and it covers my entire lip. I  like all of the scents and flavors that it comes in. They’ are not too strong and smell nice. I hate that I can’t slip this into my pocket because of it’s big size and odd shape. I also don’t like how when you get to the bottom of the lip balm it becomes flat. This makes it really difficult to apply. Would I repurchase? Chances are no. I feel it’s overpriced. There are better lip balms that are much cheaper.

My Thoughts:

I heart E.L.F Eyebrow Kit! Not only is it super cheap, but it performs just as well, possibly better, as high end eyebrow kits. I own all the shades, but I prefer the Ash shade for everyday use. It matches my dark brows very nicely. It also does a great job of filling in and keeping unruly brows in place. I don’t use the brush that comes in the kit because the shortness of the brush makes it difficult to control. I use my own angled brush. I was pleasantly surprised by how sturdy the packaging is. It reminds me of the packaging for Nars products. Sleek and sturdy. It also has a mirror which is great for travel and quick touch-ups.

My Thoughts:

Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer did not turn out to be as good as I hoped it would be and it wasn’t cheap either. My skin gets irritated fairly easily. I was hoping this facial moisturizer would help reduce and calm the redness but sadly it didn’t. I used it for over a month and did not notice any reduction in redness. I also found it to be too thick and heavy. I’m not positive, but I think it caused me to break out too.  Even though Aveeno claims the moisturizer is oil-free, it left my face feeling greasy and oily. Also, it is definitely not for sensitive skin. The fragrance was rather irritating.  Overall, a total disappointment.

• Refresh your skin as you sweep away every last trace of makeup and cleanser
• Purifying toner helps skin look and feel beautifully healthy and clean
• Cools, refreshes and leaves skin shine free
• Recommended for oily or combination skin types

My Thoughts:

Boots No7 Beautifully Balanced Purify Toner is an okay toner. It’s not the best, but it’s not exactly bad. It doesn’t remove all of your makeup as it claims to do, but I do like the refreshing after feel. I find it is best to use in the morning when your face isn’t so gunky and dirty. Plus, the cool, refreshing feel will help wake you up. It’s a gel textured toner that doesn’t foam so you don’t have to wet your face prior to using. It’s not harsh nor does it have a strong scent. It’s great for sensitive skin.

My Thoughts:

I usually avoid using leave-in-conditioners because they always leave my hair feeling gross. Luster Tonic leaves my hair feeling rejuvenated! I’ve been using this all summer long so far and it has saved my hair from drying out from the constant California heat and sun. I make sure I always have this near me when I head to the beach. The salty air can be quite harsh to your hair. My favorite thing about the Luster tonic is the smell. I cannot get over how yummy Luster Tonic smells. It smells like cupcakes with a hint of a beach smell!  Another great and unique feature of the Luster Tonic is the cream-to-mist formula. When you spray it in your hair, the mist is so fine you would have never guessed it is really a cream. It’s very light and doesn’t weigh down your hair. Highly recommend!

• Air-whipped mousse texture feels lightweight on skin and builds opacity for settle-free coverage
• Completely covers dark circles, imperfections and redness
• Blends and smoothes away imperfections instantly
• Oil-Free, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, dermatologist tested, safe for sensitive skin.

My Thoughts:

I’ve never tried a mousse concealer before so I didn’t know what to expect. I was very surprised to how well the Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer worked. The concealer went on very smooth and I had no trouble blending. You can layer the concealer. However, be aware of caking if you layer too much at once. I found it worked best if layered on thin layers. I didn’t experience any creasing or settling into fine lines. The concealer lasted all day and did a great job of covering up my  dark circles.  My one major complaint is that there aren’t that many shades to choose from. On the bright side, if you can’t find a shade to match you, you can use it as an eyeshadow primer. It worked great!

My Thoughts:

One of my all time favorite sun block ever! If you’re looking for a sun block that goes on clear, doesn’t break you out, doesn’t have a smell, and doesn’t leave you greasy, this is the sun block for you. Ocean Potion is relatively inexpensive and lasts for a long time. It’s a cream that goes on light and feels light too! It also absorbs very quickly and works well under makeup. I highly recommend this sun block for everybody.

My Thoughts:

If you have difficult-to-curl hair like me, you usually dread curling your hair or skip it all together. Finding a curling iron that can curl my hair and not cause frizz is very difficult. If/when I do find one, I make sure I hang onto to it tightly and tell the whole world about it. Trust me when I say the Infiniti by Conair You Curl is a curling iron you want to find and hang onto forever.

The clamp-free curling iron features Tourmaline Ceramic technology that provides protection and helps reduces frizz. The 5 different settings is perfect for use on all types of hair. The You Curl heats up very quickly (30 seconds!) and is very easy to use. To use,  just wrap a section of hair around the barrel, hold for a few seconds, and voila! a beautiful kink-free curl. You can create all types of curls ranging from tight curls like Shirley Temple to wavy loose curls a la Giselle Bundchen. I love how the cord is very long and swivels. You don’t have to worry about tripping or getting caught up in the cord. My favorite feature of the You Curl is how light it is! I have super thick hair and lots of it! I probably have enough hair for 3 people so curling my hair with a curling iron can leave me with a super tired arm. If only you can imagine my giddy and delight when I was able to curl all of my hair and not suffer from a sore arm afterwards. Because it is so light, I was able to move from one section of hair to the next quickly therefore curling my hair faster than normal. I do have one teeny tiny complaint. I wish there was a way of knowing the curling iron is heated up and ready to use. I know it isn’t  difficult to count to 30, but a little sign letting  you know it’s ready would be nice. Overall, the Infiniti by Conair You Curl is an absolute must have.

Disclaimer: A sample was provided by PR to review.