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JUNE HITS AND MISSES ~ What *NEW* Beauty Items did you try?!

Sorry this is late I had internet issues last week!

Please share what NEW beauty items you tried in June and why they were a hit or miss!

I'll come back and post mine but wanted to get the thread started...

HITS

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MISSES

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Re: JUNE HITS AND MISSES ~ What *NEW* Beauty Items did you try?!

I tried Too Faced Lip cream ipswich, I naughty nude. It's a nice creamy formula ND a good color for a scrubbed no makeup face, which I have often as a sahm. Maybe not worth $28 but it made me feel special getting it. Another hit we John Freida frizz controlling mousse. That isn't the exact name. Good stuff for $6.
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Re: JUNE HITS AND MISSES ~ What *NEW* Beauty Items did you try?!

I ordered this from HSN: KARORA Dark Bronzed Self-Tan Kit with Velour Mitt. I really like it, not messy at all. You just spray into the mitt and it disappears into your skin, no mess on the mitt, either. And no awful self-tanner smell later.

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Re: JUNE HITS AND MISSES ~ What *NEW* Beauty Items did you try?!

Hits -
* Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream - didn't get the color right on the first try, but the second one is better and mixing the two works well, too. I'm not thrilled about the mineral oil in it, but coverage is nice and it hasn't broken me out.
* Montagne Jeunesse Facial Masques - bought an assortment with a half off code from Neoteric Cosmetics (the AH company). Stocked up so I can do one every weekend - probably have enough to get me to Halloween or Thanksgiving. I enjoy treating myself to a relaxing facial on Sunday nights.
* Foreo Luna Mini (BIG Hit) - I deliberated about this for a long, long time and finally gave in. When I first looked at it, it didn't seem like much and I thought, "Great, another thing I've fallen for". When I used it, I was really impressed with the results. My skin wasn't that bad to begin with, but it's even better after using the Luna. I use it every night and most morning.
* WEN Summer Honey Peach Cleansing Conditioner - at first try, I wasn't too impressed, but I gave it another try and liked it much better.
* WEN 613 E.D.T. - love the scent of the cleansing conditioner so I was hoping the EDT would smell the same, and it does. It doesn't last all day so I have to respray, but I don't mind. It's a very pleasant and calming scent.
* Laura Geller CC Finishing Powder - this color correcting powder gives nice mattified finish over BB/CC cream. The stippling brush applies just the right amount.
* Novacare Mattress Topper (kind of a beauty item, since we all need our beauty sleep) - I like that this topper can be used on both sides, depending on the season. We just bought a new mattress set last year and DH feels the pillow top isn't cushiony enough. We certainly didn't want to buy another new set so soon, so this was a hopeful resolution. It's very comfortable.

Misses-
* Tweak'd Self Cleansing Hair Treatment - didn't like the delivery system, the application method, or the way it left my hair.
* L'oreal Visalift Serum Absolute Foundation - even over a primer, and with a setting powder, this didn't last all day for me.

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Re: JUNE HITS AND MISSES ~ What *NEW* Beauty Items did you try?!

I'm still trying out a few products....so far one for sure is a return tomorrow.

CHI Iron Guard 44, heat protector. It did protect my hair from the heat and my hair styled well, it's con from me is that it made my hair colors.. dull.

I'll find something else to try in Ulta...they are having hair care product sales right now..may try some Redken ! I've always had good luck with Redken !

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Re: JUNE HITS AND MISSES ~ What *NEW* Beauty Items did you try?!

I bought some soaps at the farmers market where I volunteer.

One soap is a salt soap with gray mud. I love it! My skin looks so fresh and my feet are smooth.

The other soap is a jasmine which is just divine.

I bought a baking soda soap from the co-op. It's one of my all time favorites.

On Thursday, I went to TJ Maxx and stocked up on artisan soaps.

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Re: JUNE HITS AND MISSES ~ What *NEW* Beauty Items did you try?!

I guess it was still June when I eventually tried the silver and the pearlized white eyeliners. I put off trying them but discovered that they very distinctly and affectively open up and highlight your eyes beautifully. who knew?! I also tried the too faced eyelid primer In June. not good. I ended up with my makeup all over my face but to be fair the product did seem to have separated in the tube so it may have been on the shelf a while but considering that there are cheaper alternatives that I like I won't be trying it again. I tried some nail polishes too. Sally Hansen insta DRI, covergirl Xl, Revlon gel envy and Orly. the Sally Hansen was the easiest to use and wore the best of the bunch
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Re: JUNE HITS AND MISSES ~ What *NEW* Beauty Items did you try?!

Hits:

Solvere acne clearing pads (I've been breaking out more frequently since restarting Retin-A a few months ago, but these seem to be helping control the breakouts)

e.l.f. undereye setting powder (brightens the undereye area and sets concealer, doesn't cake or settle into lines on me)

Miss:

e.l.f. cream eyeliner (I think this is a case of operator error, rather than a product issue -- I just can't seem to apply this without making a total mess!)

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Re: JUNE HITS AND MISSES ~ What *NEW* Beauty Items did you try?!

HITS: Wen BGT CC. Geller split shade of baked eyebrow powder. Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil body butter - Citrus (supersize on AD!). Vionic Orthoheel 3-strap Sandals. MISSES: Wen 613 CC. Set of Camisoles - Genie or Breezies. UNDECIDED: Wen POM Styling Cream Duo. Bobbi Brown Lip Balm (?) in tube Pink.
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Re: JUNE HITS AND MISSES ~ What *NEW* Beauty Items did you try?!

HITS: -Too Faced Natural Eye Collection (HSN): beautiful, velvety and long lasting eye shadow colors. -Serious Skincare Vitamin A face wash ( helps clear out my pores and smooth the look of my fine lines). I use a few times a week. -Rodial STEMCELL Infinity 5 Piece Set: really like the face wash, face cloth and hand cream (daytime moisturizer is a bit greasy.) -Laura Geller Color Optics CC Finishing Powder: helps keep the oiliness down without settling in my lines. -Perricone No Foundation Foundation Serum: much better than the original. More matte, less greasy (dewy?) than the original. Not too dark on my fair skin. MISSES: -Skinn Bronze Goddess (only liked the color pallet. Everything else was a miss) -Skinn face cleansers ( Day and Night made me break out) -Tweak'd (for fine hair). Made my hair fall out in strands!!!! Once I went back to my old shampoo my hair stopped falling out. I was really hoping this new technique would work. Smelled nice but way too harsh on my fine hair.