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Welcome to the first installment of Love It or Leave it on the blog! This series is going to be all about the beauty products that I try out and if they are worth purchasing. I always enjoy reading other bloggers opinions on products because it saves me money and time if the products suck. One of my goals this month to use more products that I receive in my Ispy and Play! by Sephora boxes, so this series is perfect for that. So let’s get started!
Pacifica Coconut Blush Duo// This is the first time I had ever used anything from Pacifica and I was very impressed. This duo had the shades beaming and tenderheart. Beaming is a muted terracotta and tender is a soft mauve shade. They are very pigmented and go on very smoothly as well as blend out with no issues. I find these shades to be very similar to some of my favorite MAC blushes but more affordable. I also love that the blushes are made with coconut which contain anti-aging properties. I was not able to find this duo on their website but they do have some other shades that I am sure would be great as well. They are $12 which is a steal!
Verdict: Love It
Too Faced Hangover Primer// Before putting this primer on my skin looked dull and tired but once I put this on my skin looked amazing. I looked more awake and my skin was very moisturized hence the whole reason why they call this the hangover primer. It contains coconut water, probiotics, as well as it boosts your skin’s radiance and elasticity while keeping your skin hydrated. This stuff really works!! It kept my makeup in tact with the exception of my t-zone which is always oily in the Summer time. I feel that this would be a perfect primer for anyone who has dry skin. I have normal to oily skin; however in the winter my skin gets dry at times. So I feel that once Winter hits here I will be using this primer for sure.
Verdict: Love It
Coola Face SPF 30 Makeup Setting Spray// I have tried Coola’s sunscreens before and loved them, so I knew this would not disappoint. I spray it on every morning after finishing my makeup and it keeps it in place all day. If you’re looking for a matte makeup setting spray for your makeup look no further. I love that this spray contains SPF because protecting my skin from the sun is key. It also contains cucumber and aloe to help your skin stay soft and hyaluronic acid that keeps moisture in.
Verdict: Love It
TonyMoly I’m Real Pearl Luminating Sheet Mask// I love me a good sheet mask and TonyMoly is one of my favorite affordable one’s to buy. I used this face mask before I was getting ready to go to brunch to give my complexion a little pick me up. Seeing that my sleep schedule was off I knew I needed a mask to revive my skin which it did just that. My skin was extremely hydrated, soft and brightened.
Verdict: Love It
Hask Monoi Coconut Oil Nourishing Shine Oil// This oil smells so darn good!!!I am a huge lover when it comes to all things coconut because it makes me feel like I’m on a tropical island somewhere. Before blow drying my hair I would take three dime sized drops of the oil and run it throughout my hair (you can use this when your hair is dry as well). Once my hair was dry it was so soft, smooth and smelled amazing. I loved that this oil did not make my hair oily even though it is an oil. I think this would be a great oil for anyone who had dry rough hair but it’s great for any hair type (I have oily hair if I do not wash it every day).
Verdict: Love It
Living Proof Night Cap Overnight Perfector// One of my new favorite hair masks!!! I applied a small amount of this to my hair and combed it out throughly then went to sleep. Once I woke up that morning I washed it out (you don’t have to wash it out though) and blow dried my hair as I normally would. My hair was very smooth, shiny and my frizz was significantly reduced which is always a plus with this TX weather. I use this a few times a month to keep my hair looking healthy.
Verdict: Love It
New Age Beauty Charcoal Wash-Off Mask// This is a charcoal mud mask that unclogs your pores and impurities. I wear makeup pretty much every day, so my pores tend to get clogged especially my nose. This mask was extremely easy to apply which is a plus because some wash off masks are a pain in the butt to apply. Once I applied it I kept it on for the 15 minutes as suggested and then washed it off. My skin was extremely soft and smooth and I did notice the the pores on my nose were less clogged. I loved that this mask did not dry out my skin like other clay masks I have used in the past and it did not make my skin feel on fire (I’ve used some masks that have made my skin feel very hot and so uncomfortable).
Verdict: Love It
Skinfix Ultra Rich Body Butter// This lotion is not one of my favorite lotions to use but it’s not horrible by any means. I felt that it did make my skin a little softer but nothing that I was overly thrilled about. I also was not a huge fan of the smell which I don’t even know how to describe the smell honestly (it doesn’t stink but I’m not a fan of it).
Verdict: Leave It
Seraphine Guava Butter Creamy Lip & Cheek Stain// Who doesn’t love a multi-purpose beauty product? I will admit that I did not try this as a check stain because I am more of a powder girl when it comes to blush type products. I will say though that I loved this as a lip stain. The shade was the perfect amount of color and made my lips super soft! It glided on perfectly when applying it which is always a plus.
Verdict: Love It
As you can see I got very lucky with these products from my subscription services with the exception of one product. I love being able to try out products that I get through Ipsy & Play! by Sephora so I don’t waste my money on the full sized products. Another plus is I get to try new brands out that I have never heard of. I hope you enjoy this new series and I plan on having several of these posts throughout the month.
Have you tried any of these products before? What are you loving or leaving lately?
