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“Recent” Target Haul Review

Well, I have really been trying not to buy new makeup…easier said than done!  I bought all this stuff waaaay back in February and have been using most of it ever since.

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Here is a list of what I got (with links):

Essence matte sun club bronzers This bronzer smells like summer and sunshine that is a plus.  That is kinda where my love of it ends. It is just ok.  I found that it tends to be a bit on the orange side rather than bronze.  It works fine for adding color to my face, but it is definitely not my go to bronzer.

Garnier Clean + Nourishing Cleansing Oil For Dry Skin – 4.2 fl oz So, what can I say about this cleanser to convey how much I LOVE it!  I wear waterproof mascara everyday and on the days that I work I always wear waterproof eyeliner.  This cleanser takes off my waterproof makeup perfectly and makes my face feel moisturized at the same time. 

Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector Daily Anti-Acne BB Cream – Light/Medium (2 oz)  I LOVE this one too! I recently wrote an entire post singing the praises of this BB Cream.  

It is hands down my go to every day base.  It is very easy to blend and gives light to medium coverage.  One of my favorite things about it is that as it brightens and evens out the skin it still has a very lightweight feel on the skin.

Neutrogena Pore Refining Daily Cleanser  Despite the fact that I bought this all the way in February, I still haven’t used it yet.  The main reason that I haven’t tried it yet it because we went on vacation to Florida right after I bought it and the bottle warns “Sun burn alert”  Because it has an alpha and beta hydroxyl in it it can increase the skin’s sensitivity to the sun.

Even though I haven’t tried it yet…Here is what the product claims…”Pore Refining Daily Cleanser starts working on contact to instantly reduce the look of large pores and improve skin’s tone and texture. Week after week, it continually reduces the appearance of pores for clearer and smoother skin.
This dermatologist-tested alpha and beta hydroxyl formula delivers visible results by removing dead skin from your face while smoothing over rough, uneven patches for improved skin texture. It penetrates to deeply clean pores so they appear smaller and less visible. Skin is instantly smoother and more even toned. Minimize the appearance of pores with continued daily use.”

Olay Regenerist Luminous Overnight Facial Mask Gel Moisturizer, 4.5 oz  This is another major winner!  I LOVE this one too!  I don’t use it every night, maybe two or three times a week, but it leaves my skin feeling so nourished and smooth.  I highly recommend this Olay Overnight Mask!  It is a bit pricy for a drugstore product at $24, but it is totally worth every cent!  It has a nice clean fresh scent that is not too overpowering.  As it says in the name it is a gel not a cream and I really like the way it feels on my skin as well as the way it makes my skin feel.

Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio  I actually bought this for my sister.  I already have this one and I know that I love the Wet N Wild Walking on Egg Shells Palette.  It is a great little eye shadow palette for creating a beautiful eye look. I love these smooth and creamy shadows.  She really likes these shadows as well.

Wet n Wild Color Icon Ombre Blusher  Ok, so here is the thing about this blush…I really really like this product, but NOT as a blush.  When put onto the cheeks it kind of gives an ashy appearance, it isn’t a good look!  But when used as a highlighter  or an eye shadow it is gorgeous!  I love to use it as an eye shadow on a quick 5 minute makeup days!

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Of course, I paid for all of this stuff myself.  I wish that someone else had bought it for me, that would be nice😉

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Target Haul

Well, I have really been trying not to buy new makeup…easier said than done!  I was so excited to see Essence at Target and actually only bought one thing, then things went down hill from there…

You may remember that my skin has been suffering from winter!  I picked up a few things to see if maybe a little change might make a big difference.

I will let you know how I like all of these things after I use them for a little while.

Here is a list of what I got (with links):

Essence matte sun club bronzers

Garnier Clean + Nourishing Cleansing Oil For Dry Skin – 4.2 fl oz

Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector Daily Anti-Acne BB Cream – Light/Medium (2 oz)

Neutrogena Pore Refining Daily Cleanser

Olay Regenerist Luminous Overnight Facial Mask Gel Moisturizer, 4.5 oz

Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio

Wet n Wild Color Icon Ombre Blusher

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Of course, I paid for all of this stuff myself.  I wish that someone else had bought it for me, that would be nice 😉

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Make up · Review

Mini Drugstore Haul Review

Good Buy or Goodbye?

Back in September I posted a Mini Drugstore Haul.  I have had plenty of time to use the products, and I am ready to give a full review on them.  I am going to use a simple “Good Buy” or “Goodbye” rating 😉

Here is what I bought in September:Mini Drugstore Haul | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

As you may remember, I love the Maybelline SuperstayBetter Skin Foundation.  During the summer I was a wearing the shade 20, but now that it is winter I need a lighter shade so I picked up 15, the next shade down.  (I have actually even picked up the 10 shade.  I am so pale!!!)  One of my favorite things about it is that it lasts all day!  I have written a full review on this foundation that you can read HERE.  My opinion hasn’t changed, I still love this foundation!  This Maybelline Better Skin Foundation is a Good Buy.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless foundation | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comMaybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless foundation  I had heard so many so many great things about the Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless foundation. I wanted to try it out for myself.  I bought the shade 115. I really like it! I cannot believe how inexpensive this foundation is!  I really wish it had a pump.  If it came with a pump, I think I would actually like this foundation better than the Better Skin Super Stay.  That being said, this is definitely a Good Buy!

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comThe Maybelline Great Lasht mascara is basically like the most iconic of all mascaras.  Surprisingly, as much as I love Maybelline mascaras I had never tried this one.  Until I was talking about this mascara with my sister, I didn’t realize that they sell it with different brush size options!  Personally,  I like a bigger brush on my mascaras. Next time I will get it with the larger brush.  I have to say, I think it definitely lives up to all the hype. This Maybelline Great Lash mascara is a Good Buy!

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Garnier Clean + Balancing Daily Exfoliator for Combination Skin

Garnier Clean + Balancing Daily Exfoliator for Combination Skin  I recently wrote an entire post about this daily facial scrub.  If you want to read it you can click HERE.  I would repurchase the Garnier Clean + Balancing Daily Exfoliator for Combination Skin.  I have enjoyed using it these last few weeks.  I feel like it is just not the right choice for my skin at this time of year.  I will try it again in the summer months and see if my skin reacts to it in a different way.  The Garnier Clean + Balancing Daily Exfoliator for Combination Skin is a Good Buy.

Simple MicellarWater  I had such high hopes for this!  I have heard so many people talk about this Micellar water from Simple.  It is just ok for me.  It does not take waterproof makeup off well at all and forget about it if you wear waterproof mascara like I do.  It isn’t a bad product, but it isn’t a miracle worker either.  I have other similar products that i like better, for me this one is a Good Bye.

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comAussie 3 Minute Miracle  I LOVE this!  It is awesome. I can’t quite place my finger on the scent to describe, but maybe a sweet citrus vanilla/orange creamsicle scent.  I don’t know, I just really like it.  It leaves my hair feeling super soft and healthy.  I have already repurchased this two more times since I originally tried this one in September.  In my opinion, Aussie 3 Minute Miracle is a very Good Buy!

As for the Suave lotion, I have been using it for years and know that it is something that I love and will repurchase over and over again.  Not to heavy or greasy, not to overly scented. Comes in a huge bottle and lasts for a long time. Suave lotion is a Good Buy!

Have you used any of these drugstore products?  What did you think? Good buys or goodbyes?

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*I bought all of this with my own money.  As always, all the opinions are all my own. 🙂

Make up · Review

Target Mini Makeup Haul Review

Good Buy or Goodbye?!

Back in November I posted a Target Mini Makeup Haul.  I have had time to use the products for a while, and I am ready to give a review on them.  I am going to use a simple “Good Buy” or “Goodbye” rating 😉

Target Mini Makeup Haul Review | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comHere is what I bought in November:

NYC Smooth Skin BB creme
NYC Expert Last Lip Color in Sugar Plum
Wet and Wild Comfort Zone Palette
NYC eye-shadows sticks

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NYC Smooth Skin BB creme
I have used this BB cream in the past, and I remember liking it.  I may have actually been thinking of something else because after using it again, I really do not like this BB Cream from NYC!  It is thin, runny, and liquidy.  Not only does it not blend in well at all, it left my skin feeling dry. It also has these tiny fine sparkles in it.  It’s unfortunate this didn’t work out for me because the color match is actually perfect.  Overall as a brand, New York Color or NYC has always been a bit hit or miss for me.  I love their smooth skin bronzer, liquid eye liner, and translucent loose face powder, however I do not reccommend this one, this BB creme is a Goodbye!

NYC Expert Last Lip Color in Sugar Plum
I actually really really like this lipstick, but…it broke the first time that I used it, Boo Noooooo!  Despite that, I have still been using it, I have just been applying it with a lip brush.  It isn’t super convenient, but it gets the job done, and it really looks beautiful when applied with the lip brush.  I love the color, and the texture is smooth and creamy, and doesn’t dry my lips out at all.  Even though it broke so easily, I still say this lipstick a Good Buy!

Wet N WildComfort ZonePaletteWet and Wild Comfort Zone Palette
I love love love my Wet and Wild Petal Pusher palette, so I was pretty sure that I was most likely also going to like the Comfort Zone palette. Now I know why I have heard so many people on YouTube recommend it, it is an awesome palette!!!  Wet N Wild has really stepped up their game!  I have been enjoying the Wet N Wild products that I have recently purchased. No question about it,this Comfort Zone Palette is a Good Buy!

Wet N WildComfort ZonePalette swatches

Wet N Wild Comfort Zone Palette Swatches

NYC eye-shadows sticks | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comNYC eye-shadows sticks
I purchased the white shade #625 Rockefeller Center and #620 Murry Hill Champagne. I had high hopes for these two eye-shadow sticks.  I was really hoping that they would be a cheaper comparable version of my Milani Shadow Eyez 12 HR Wear Eyeshadow Pencil. Nope, not even close! While the white one is the worse of the two, neither transfer well onto the skin, and actually instead kind of ball up on the eye lid.  They don’t last long either, definitely not the promised 24 hrs. The Champagne one broke off at the base after only the second time I used it.  While I forgave the NYC lipstick for breaking because it was a great product, I can’t forgive this one!  There are 11 shades total, I don’t know what the other colors are like, but the two I have tried are a Goodbye, NOT a Good Buy!

Have you tried any of these products?  What are your thoughts on them?

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**This year, instead of buying more new things, I am going to be trying to use the many products that I already have in my make up collection. I will have many more reviews of all the products that I bought ore received in sample/ subscription boxes through out 2015.**