Hi FFACE IT Divas,
Recently the FFACE IT! Team took a trip to Sephora to check out the 20%off Friends & Family sale ending today. I really wanted to stock up on some personal and professional kit essentials. I’m such a bargain hunter, and I was so excited to hear about the sale we definitely had to check it out.
A few items that I fell in love with were the following: the Smashbox – O Glow, Nars Skin Smoothing Face Primer, the Too Faced Waterproof Eyeliners, and the Too Faced Mood Swing/Petal Pink lip gloss. I got a few samples to test out the products during the week, which was a great opportunity for me to be able to get a true feel of the overall product consistency and finish. I’ve written a review below of some of the products that I’ve sampled from Sephora.
Smashbox O-GLOW
Intuitive Cheek Color With Goji Berry-C Complex™
What it is:
A naturally-pink hued gel cheek color.
What it is formulated to do:
Experience instant chemistry as you watch your complexion go from so-so to oh-so-glowing! This intuitive cheek color reacts with your personal skin chemistry to transform from a silky clear gel into the shade you blush naturally
What else you need to know:
O-GLOW is packed with our exclusive Goji Berry-C Complex™, ginkgo biloba, pomegranate seed for antioxidant protection, and revitalizing marine botanicals for added healthy-skin benefits.
Size: 0.5 oz
Price: $26
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5
This is a very natural-looking, creamy, and a luminous sheen formula. The shade is a subtle pink shimmer. I was a little worried at first since I have oily skin, but the O product showed to be quite lovely. It turns powdery almost immediately and I can't feel it at all. I will probably try the O-glosses because I like this so much.
Pro-Prime™ Pore Refining Primer - Oil-Free
What it is:
An oil-free gel primer.
What it does:
This gel primer instantly refines the look of pores, regulates shine, and creates a matte surface to the skin for smooth and long-wearing makeup application. Mineral Powders manage oil in the T-zone while blurring the look of pores, fine lines, and wrinkles.
What else you need to know:
This product is alcohol free, non-comedogenic, dermatologist tested, synthetic and fragrance free. The active ingredients are -Lentil Seed Extract: Controls shine and diminishes the appearance of dilated pores over time to create a soft, smooth, even surface.
-Butterbur Root Extract: Calms and soothes the skin.
-Vitamins A, C and E: Provide antioxidant protection, helping to protect the skin from free radical damage which can lead to premature aging.
-Light-Diffusing Mineral Powder: Absorbs oil and imparts a silky, matte finish to the complexion while optically blurring fine lines and wrinkles.
Research results:
-87% felt that the surface of their skin was smoothed
-78% thought the product controlled shine all day long
-97% felt that this product left their skin feeling soft
-94% felt that their skin was soothed and comforted
-87% thought the product made powder, blush, and bronzer application easier
Size: 1 oz
Price: $32
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5
This product was absolutely amazing. It’s lightweight, fast-absorbing,evens out skin tone, and your makeup looks flawless and lasts throughout the evening. I was fortunate to receive a sample size with my purchase, which allowed me to truly maximize the usage of the product and experience its consistency on multiple occasions. My skin feels soft and my pores seem much smaller too. I plan to order my full size soon.
Perfect Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner
What it is:
A creamy, long-wearing eyeliner that glides on with the ease of a liquid liner and locks down for eight hours of budge-proof, smudge-proof wear.
What it is formulated to do:
These high-impact pencils come in various waterproof shades ranging from the necessary classics to cutting-edge couture. Each includes a flexi-firm, beveled smudger to allow a smoky blend or precise line. Once applied, this eyeliner won't transfer, smudge, or budge. This creamy smooth liner glides on effortlessly never pulling, skipping, or slipping.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
What else you need to know:
This formula does not contain mineral oil or paraffins. And this product comes in various shades: Perfect Black (Black), Black Orchid (Blacken Plum), Perfect Brown (Brown), Perfect Peacock (Teal), Perfect Purple (Purple), Perfect Storm (Charcoal)
Ingredients: Perfect Black:
Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene, Nylon-12, C20-40 Alcohols, Perfluorononyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyethylene, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Mica. May Contain/Peut Contenir/(+/-): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288).
Size: 0.04 oz
Price: $18
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5
I'm constantly on the search for budge-proof liner. I've searched for years, and have tried a lot of brand on the market. These are legitimately magical. These eyeliners are not only WATERPROOF, but TEAR PROOF as well. These are delightfully creamy but not so much so that it becomes messy. They glide on like butter, with no pulling and tugging. The pigment is out of this world. All the shades are richly pigmented and stay vibrant on your lids all day long without touch ups. That's more than I can say for any liner I own. I was attracted to this eyeliner because it said "waterproof and tear proof". Incredibly smooth texture that goes on flawlessly and stays all day! But they're still easy to remove with soap and water. I highly, HIGHLY recommend these to anyone who is looking for a great eyeliner that won't make them look like a raccoon by the end of the day.
Mood Swing Emotionally Activated Lip Gloss Vintage
What it is:
Our Shade-shifting, super shine lip gloss goes on clear and gradually blossom into a range of pretty, pink hues. A nourishing combination of Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter and Vitamin E rejuvenates and hydrates flaky lips while restoring youthful elasticity for the prettiest pout possible.
What it is formulated to do:
This lip gloss has a delicious flavor. Each shade has its own deliciously different flavor to enhance any mood. Moisture-Rich: Soothing formula restores missing moisture with each application. Styling Options: Gloss can be used alone, or on top of lipstick to add a pop of glistening color.
What else you need to know:
One Tube, Multiple Colors: Heat Responsive Technology reacts to the body’s temperature and adjusts to reveal a range of lip shades within that color spectrum.
Ingredients: Petal Pink: Polyisobutene, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire d’abeille, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Shea Butter, Carnauba Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexdecyl Ascorbate, Ozokerite, Myristyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzotriazolyl Ddeyl p-Cresol, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Aroma/Flavor, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Mica, Titanium dioxide (Cl 77891), Red 27 (Cl 45410).
Size: .45 fl. Oz.
Price: $16
I really liked this lip gloss but it was kind of thick. The color seemed to change almost immediately when I put it on. It did change a little over time from a soft pale pink to a deeper shade pink. The overall look was nice and fresh.
At the end of our beauty store journey I ended up only purchasing two of the Too Face Waterproof eyeliner, which I absolutely love and can’t wait to utilize it for my brides and photo shoots.
Hope you guys enjoyed some of my product reviews from my trip to Sephora. If you have any of your own selections that you have sampled, please leave them in the comments below! Have a great day, till next time FFACE IT! Divas.
FTC Disclosure: Products not sponsored for review. I am not affiliated with the companies and not paid to write this review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.
