Review: The Mary Kay® Look
I'm the kind of girl who has the same exact make-up routine every single day. Concealer, foundation, lip balm, and minimal eye liner along my upper lid. I'm not one to experiment with different looks, especially considering the fact that I have no talent when it comes to beauty, at all.
My ex-boyfriend's best friend's mom (now that's a mouthful) used to be a beauty consultant for Mary Kay, which was how I was first introduced to the brand. I had always heard good things about it, seen their catalogs, but I never got around to ordering any products for myself due to the need for immediate gratification. But recently, I had the opportunity to sample a few of their products and I was actually pretty impressed.
True Dimensions Lip Stick (Pink Cherie) - $18
- Normally, I shy away from lipsticks that have a pink hue since I tend to feel like an Asian Barbie doll. I wasn't really feeling this shade at all, but I was super impressed by how creamy and soft the texture of the lipstick was. Definitely giving this another try but in a more nude-based color.
- Since I naturally have fewer and thinner lashes, I didn't notice much difference using the Lash Primer. Apparently they are supposed to make them a bit fuller with dramatic definition. My favorite primer is still Anastasia's Lash Genius (which I use as a clear mascara for lazy days).
- This product was my absolute favorite of the bunch. In my experience, I rarely find a mascara that doesn't clump (or maybe I'm just lousy at using mascara), but this one didn't clump at all. Not one bit. I very much enjoy the added length to my tiny lashes. Now all I have to figure out is how to thicken them.
- Just like the lipstick, the texture of the eye shadow was amazing but I wasn't a big fan of the color. But please note, when it comes to my eye shadows, I only like neutrals and I'm not big on playing with colors. It was fun to experiment with something other than blacks and browns though!
- I can't resist a great brush and I was loving the way this one picked up the cream eye color. I'll definitely be washing it and giving it a try with my concealer next.
I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.
" ex-boyfriend's best friend's mom"--that took me a minute to digest, but I've it all mapped out in my mind now. YEE HAW.
ReplyDeleteAnd ohhh Jen, I love that lipstick on youuuu! Have I even seen you in lipstick before? Maybe you've had a post with some on before and I haven't noticed, but wowowow, you look gorgeous. I mean you're always gorgeous DUH but who doesn't like smushing extra gorgeous-goo on their face and changin' it up a bit?
i actually really like that purple shadow on you!
ReplyDeletei too like to stick to my typical shades (golds, browns, and purples)...but trying out other eye shadow colors is so scary to me. always afraid i'm gonna look like a clown.