SHISHEDO BENEFIANCE WRINKLE SMOOTHING EYE CREAM

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Rating : 5/5

Price : $65

Size : 0.51oz

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

Cruelty Free : No

Unfortunately, one of the joys of growing older is dealing with wrinkles. During your mid 20's (AKA, me) your bodys collagen production begins to slow down, which is why some people start seeing signs of aging around this time. For most, the first place lines or wrinkles appear is near the eyes. This is because of how thin and delicate this area is. Along with simply getting older, factors like little sleep, smoking, increased sun exposure and even the environment you live in can all speed up this process up. That's why I think everyone should use an eye cream, even if you are under 18, keeping this area hydrated is essential. When it comes to eye creams, I love something thats thick and rich. What makes this product so decadent is definitely the ingredients. Peptides help to boost collagen and reduce wrinkles, squalane helps to protect the skincare barrier and ginseng helps brighten and get rid of dark circles. To prove how effective their formula is, they tested it on 110 women and the results speak for themselves. After just 7 days: 100% saw smoother eyes, 97% saw reduced crow’s feet, 96% saw reduced wrinkles and diminished dark circles, 96% saw their wrinkles reduced in area, length, width, and depth, and 90% saw reduced puffiness/under-eye bags. Along with all these amazing benefits, it also creates the BEST base for concealer. I noticed way less creasing and cakiness with my makeup whenever I used this product underneath. My makeup always wears the best when my skin is nourished and hydrated, so it makes sense that it would be the same with my eyes! I recommend this cream for anyone, but those who struggle with fine lines or wrinkles will see the biggest difference. I promise you, this product is worth every bit of $65 (and a little goes a long way).

NUDESTIX HYDRA PEPTIDE LIP BUTTER

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Rating : 5/5

Price : $20.00

Size : 0.34 oz

Where to Buy : nudestix.com, Sephora, Ulta

Cruelty Free : Yes

I remember when I was younger my mom had one of Nudestix's OG All Over Color blushes. I was fascinated by this because it was marketed as a "multi-use" beauty item. Although it may be typical now, Nudestix was kind of revolutionary when it came to this idea. They like to state that their line is "multi purpose and made for those on the go." Even down to the clever travel tin which can be used as a makeup container or recycled later on. Although I have super dry skin, I've always gravitated more towards powder products. I just know how to work with them better. Which is mostly why I had never tried Nudestix products in the past. I love to see all the fun kits around Christmas time, but I was immediately drawn to the Hydra Peptide lip trio. Sephora at Kohl's doesn't normally have the usual Hydra Peptide Lip Butter so this was a new product to us. I'm a sucker for a decadent lip product so I absolutely had to try it. I was astonished by how incredible this item was. What makes this lippie unlike any other are its two main ingredients; shea and avocado butter. The avocado butter leaves lips appearing softer and actually promotes circulation. While the avocado is doing its thing, the shea butters powerful vitamins help to nourish even the driest of lips. There's also even some peptides packed in here (which I think is the secret weapon). Peptides help to lock in moisture and give the lips a more plump appearance without the painful burning of your regular plumping gloss. This balm is also free from synthetic fragrances yet has the most delicious, sweet scent. Even my fiance will ask what I have on. The Lip Butter looks great on its own but also wears beautifully on top of any regular lipstick for added hydration and shine. Overall, this is a hidden gem! This is absolutely worth $20 and will change the way your lips look and feel!

MILK MAKEUP HYDRO GRIP PRIMER

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Rating : 2/5

Price : $38.00

Size : 1.52 oz

Where to Buy : milkmakeup.com, Sephora, Amazon

Cruelty Free : Yes

A few years ago, Milk Makeups Hydro Grip primer went VIRAL. I worked at Ulta during this time and people would always ask for this product. Unfortunately, Milk Makeup is sold exclusively at Sephora so I never got the chance to try it until I worked at Sephora. What made this product stand out was the first of its kind formulation. A thick, tacky gel infused with skin loving ingredients like niacinimide and hyaluronic acid for a dewy finish. This primer was so popular brands like E.L.F. and Makeup Revolution came out with cheap dupes for it. Celebrity makeup artists, Broadway performers, and drag queens swear by it because it locks makeup in place for up to 12 hours and doesn't melt under harsh and hot lights. However, just as many people HATE this product as people who love it. And I fall into the category of hating it. First of all, the sticky texture just felt weird on my dry skin. I'd much rather have a silky lotion or even an oil base to give my foundation a creamy, diffused looking base. As soon as I went to spread out my foundation (yes, I tried both sponges and brushes) the primer immediately began peeling/balling up. It completely destroyed my foundation. I was determined to like this product so I tried it with a variety of different foundations, hoping maybe that was the problem. But, every time I had the same unfortunate results. After reading the reviews on Sephora.com, turns out I wasn't the only one. There were also several comments about the product clogging pores and breaking out skin. For how expensive this primer is (and small), I just don't recommend it. If you are looking for something similar, I would suggest Dermablend's Insta-Grip Jelly Primer (I've previously reviewed this product) or even E.L.F.'s Power Grip Primer for only $10.