BENEFIT 24HR CLEAR BROW SETTER

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Rating : 5/5

Price : $26.00

Size : 0.23 oz

Where to Buy : benefitcosmetics.com, Nordstrom, Macy's, Sephora, Ulta, Amazon

Cruelty Free : No

Ever since I was little I've always had thick eyebrows. I think the first time I had them waxed was at age 9 because they were SO unruly. But honestly, I love my eyebrows. I'm so glad that big, bushy brows are back because super thin brows were NOT it. I've also never been a brow pencil girly. It just didn't give me the amount of product needed to fill these bad boys in. So, I've been a die hard dipbrow fan since I was 16. However, the downside of a brow pomade is that it will smudge if it isn't set. I've tried MANY clear brow gels and most just don't do the trick. However, I was recently given this Benefit one in my work gratis. This product is an absolute game changer because it mimics the appearance of a brow lamination. For those who don't know, eyebrow lamination is when the brows are slicked upwards using a chemical gel like solution to keep the brows in place for several weeks. Think of it like a perm, but for your eyebrows. Although this process looks amazing, it can become costly and can sometimes cause a negative reaction on the skin due to the harsh chemicals. So, the lovely people at Benefit created a simple, everyday solution! The secret is the one of a kind dual sided applicator. The wand has a short and long bristled side which helps to coat hairs from root to tip. Along with the bristles, the middle section of the wand is flat to mimic the spatula like tool used in brow lamination. The gel itself is quick drying with a natural finish. This stuff is so powerful that I can wear this for 8-12 hours at work and by the time I go to take my makeup off, I have to practically scrub my eyebrows off! If you are in need of long lasting staying power from your brows, look no further than the Benefit 24hr clear brow setter. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!

ELF C BRIGHTENING PUTTY PRIMER

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Rating : 5/5

Price : $12.00

Size : 0.74 oz

Where to Buy: elf.com, Ulta, Target, Walmart, Amazon

Cruelty Free: Yes

Wayyyy back in 2019, I reviewed the Elf Putty Primer when it first launched. I'll be real, I HATED it. I remember it peeling up and moving my foundation around. But since then, I have grown to love it. I'm not sure if I just got a bad batch or if the formula was changed over time, but now I completely get the hype. The product has been named "the best drugstore primer" and Elf has since dropped several more items in their putty line. Such as different variations of the putty primer, putty blush, and putty bronzer. It's safe to say that this line is definitely a strong one for the brand. I've previously said that my all time favorite primer is the Ole Henriksen Banana Bright primer. However, I think the Elf C Brightening Primer is a VERY close dupe and for under HALF the price. Just like the Ole Henriksen primer, the key ingredient is vitamin c. The vitamin c is what gives the product its beautiful, faint shimmery finish. Not only does this primer have a glowy effect but it's also combined with the original poreless putty formula to fill in any lines and create a blurred skin effect. The best way to apply this product is to press it into the skin versus rubbing it around. Pressing it in will help to fill in any lines and pores for a flawless, airbrushed look. If you can't afford the Ole Henriksen primer but still want an illuminated finish that helps your makeup last all day, I would definitely grab this one! Elf has done it once again!

In The Glow How 5% Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Tonic

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Rating : 5/5

Price : $11.99

Size : 6.7 fl oz

Where to Buy : soapandglory.com, Ulta, Target, Amazon

Cruelty Free : Yes

I honestly think Soap and Glory is one of the most underrated brands at the drugstore. Every product I’ve tried from them has been a smash hit. The company was created in 2006 in the United Kingdom. They quickly attracted consumers with their unbeatable prices and fun, retro packaging. However, within recent years the brand has seemed to lose interest from their previous audience. Most likely due to the over-saturation of beauty lines and products on the market. But, I always keep going back and trying more from them. In fact, one of my first blog posts was about the INCREDIBLE Kick Ass (yes, that’s the name) Foundation. I’m so sad they no longer carry this item but they do have an amazing bath line that I’m obsessed with! I am a die hard Pixi Glow Tonic girl. But, when I saw this Soap and Glory toner with 5% glycolic acid on clearance at my local drugstore, I knew I had to try it. According to Ulta.com, this toner helps to gently exfoliate and remove impurities for super smooth skin. The key ingredient, glycolic acid, is a skin savior. This acid helps to actually reduce signs of aging by erasing sun damage, boosting hydration, and increasing collagen in the skin. I love how they combined this powerful (sometimes intense) ingredient with soothing chamomile extract. I’ve tried glycolic acid toners in the past and they were just too much for my sensitive skin. But I really think the chamomile in here helps to keep the glycolic acid doing its job without being too harsh. Within a few uses of this toner, I quickly saw results. My face appeared brighter, tighter, and my pores had nearly vanished. I also liked how my skin felt hydrated after using it as sometimes toners can leave the face feeling stripped from moisture. Overall, I was very impressed with this product. At this point, I don’t think Soap and Glory can make a bad product. Don’t sleep on this toner or this brand!