Macadamia Professional Flex Hold Shaping Hairspray

Holds Tight

The spray holds without being too stiff or sticky. My frizz-prone hair still had some flyaways on a particularly humid day, but maybe I didn't use quite enough.

January 26, 2016

Nivea Coconut Moisturizing Body Wash

Creamy coconut

The creamy lather leaves my skin feeling moisturized all day, even in the dryness of winter.

January 26, 2016

NYX Cosmetics Avant Pop Shadow Palette

"Pop" is right!

The colors in the palette go on bright and stay saturated. (Although I was wearing an eyeshadow primer, too.) Not something I'd wear every day, but the greens made for a daring change from my usual "naked" eye palette.

January 4, 2016

Remington T-Studio Luxe Hot Air Brush

Straight but narrow

Remington's version of the InStyler, which I've used in the past to straighten my curly hair. This seemed like a "light" version of that product. It took a few tries before I got the hang of using the brush on my damp hair. The barrel of the brush wasn't very long, so I could only work in small sections at a time. It did get the job done, though, and my hair stayed straight and frizz-free for two days. I'll definitely use this for the occasional "straight" days. If I were planning to straighten more often, I'd probably invest in the InStyler, which was faster overall.

January 4, 2016

MyChelle Clear Skin Cranberry Cleanser

My Nose Knows

The cleanser works fine, but the fragrance is just too strong for me. I prefer natural-scented products, and the cranberry scent was a bit too manufactured for my liking.

January 4, 2016

100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Pomegranate Oil Anti-Aging Lipstick

Pom perfect

More sheer than a lipstick, the pomegranate color pairs well with most makeup looks. I leave this in my bag to glide on when I need a quick boost of color.

January 4, 2016

Matrix Biolage Defining Gel-Cream

Soft curls and yummy scent

My curls are usually a too strong-willed for creme stylers. On standard weather days, this holds my curls in soft ringlets with minimal frizz. I also get complements on the scent.

January 4, 2016

Orlane Vitality Radiance Care Eye Contour

Save your $$$

The product is designed with a rollerball to dispense the lotion, which sounds cool, until you try it. The product didn't come out unless the rollerball was pressed with some force. Not what you want to do on delicate under-eye skin. I'm trying to fight wrinkles, not cause them.

January 4, 2016