NARS RADIANT CREAMY CONCEALER

Rating : 3/5

Price : $32.00

Size : 0.22 oz

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

Cruelty Free : No

According to Nars.com, their Radiant Creamy Concealer is the #1 concealer in the U.S. and one is sold every five seconds. I'm not sure when this claim was originally made, but working at both Ulta and now Sephora we would definitely sell some, but I certainly wouldn't say it was the most popular concealer we had.....This bad boy has been around for ages and has been a staple in a lot of peoples routines for years. After hearing about this for years, I finally tried it. Hearing all those claims, I had very high hopes and was honestly a bit disappointed. It wasn't the worst concealer I'd ever tried, but I don't think it lived up to the hype. At first application, it looks beautiful on the skin and does a great job of covering dark circles as well as blemishes. However, within a few hours it starts to crease VERY badly. I ended up using the whole tube trying so hard to make it work. I tried different foundations underneath, using and not using an eye cream to prep, blending with a sponge vs. a brush. However, I got the same result each time. As I'm getting older, my under eye bags and crows feet are slowly getting more prominent and this product actually emphasized that. After trying so many concealers, I don't think I'll be using this one again because I know theres better out there. Also, another big issue I have with this is the applicator. For Nars being such a prestigious makeup line, the component of this product feels incredibly cheap. The sponge on the wand is very thin that you can feel the plastic underneath which is not ideal for such a sensitive area like the undereyes. Its also such a small sponge you have to go into the tube several times to get the right amount of product. Overall, I wasn't very impressed by this. Nars is such an incredible brand and I enjoy everything else I've tried from them, but this one just did not work for me.

BELIEF THE TRUE CREAM moisturizING BOMB

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Rating : 5/5

Price : $38.00

Size : 1.69 oz

Where to Buy : lgbeauty.com, Ulta, Sephora, Amazon

Cruelty Free : No

Let me begin by saying this one of the best moisturizers of all time. That seems like a big claim, but I have tried ALOT and consistently go back to this one. Belif has been around since 2010 and was founded in Korea. Korea is known for their innovative skincare and within the last few years the US has slowly been acquiring more K Beauty brands and consumers just can't get enough. Belif was actually one of the first K Beauty brands to hit the mainstream market by subtly being launched in Ulta and Sephora. I say "subtly" because although it's been around for a while, not many people talk about it. But, I'm not sure why because this guy is truly one of the best. There are two formulas of their Moisture Bomb. The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb (best for normal to dry skin, light cream feel) and The True Cream Aqua Bomb (best for normal to oily skin, watery gel feel). I have tried and enjoy both, but the Moisture Bomb works best on my skin type. Three standout ingredients in this product are: peptides (proven to improve elasticity), ceramides (proven to improve skins barrier), and squalane (proven to maintain hydration). Most moisturizers will have at least one of these star ingredients, but when you get all three in one product it does WONDERS on the skin. It also has such a beautiful, whipped texture that literally makes your skin look glassy and radiant. I have never seen my skin be instantly transformed like this by a product. Not only do you see quick results, but the more you use this product your skin will actually become more hydrated and juicy. This cream can be used morning or night as it is thin enough to be layered underneath makeup without peeling up. Yet, it is a strong enough formula to deeply nourish skin while you're sleeping at night. There is also the most subtle, natural (not synthetic) fragrance in here that reminds me of getting a facial at the spa. If you are looking to achieve that beautiful, glassy and plump Korean skin look, this is your secret weapon!

STRIVECTIN ANTI-WRINKLE GLOWFECTOR SPF 30

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Rating : 5/5

Price : $39.00

Size : 1 oz

Where to Buy : strivectin.com, Ulta, Macy's, Amazon

Cruelty Free : Yes

I’m not sure why more people don’t talk about Strivectin skincare…When it comes to anti-aging, she really is that girl. I have yet to find a line (at the same price point) that performs as well as Strivectin does. Obviously it isn’t cheap, but if you don’t want to pay thousands at the med spa, it is definitely worth the investment. As you may know, one of my FAVORITE beauty products to test are primers. Although some may appear similar, they honestly are all so different in terms of finish, consistency, and wear time. Strivectins Anti-Wrinkle Glowfector offers multiple benefits in one product. First off, you get SPF 30 protection from the broad spectrum sunscreen. This formula is INCREDIBLE because there is no whitecast. Its actually a beautiful, glowy champagne color that looks great on every skin tone. The finish of this primer gives skin such a healthy, illuminated shine that lightly peeks out from under foundation. You can also wear it alone for that perfect no makeup, makeup look. The two key ingredients are argan oil and marshmallow root. Argan oil helps to lightly hydrate without weighing skin down. Marshmallow root gives an enhanced radiant look to the skin. When it comes to wear time, thats where I'm the most picky with my primers. If it starts to sink into my pores or melts my foundation away, I won't use it again. But, I was so pleased with how this product wore. My skin looked just as beautiful upon application as it did on hour 10. Whenever I wear this underneath my makeup, I'm always so impressed with how my skin looks. I could go on and on about all the amazing qualities of this product. This is definitely a hidden gem that will truly perfect your makeup!