Beauty Time Thursday-new products

Between birthday gifts, emptying a few things, and an Influenster opportunity I’ve tried a few new products lately. 

I ran out of my face wash both in the shower and under the sink. I didn’t love either of them so I was excited to try something new. Both of these are ok. The shea moisture feels like I’m trying to wash my face with lotion. I’ve been using it in the shower with my Clarisonic and it’s not my fave. The best face forward cleanser is decent. It’s a gel cleanser and I like it better. I should probably switch and use that in the shower. 

Tarte Maneater mascara was on sale at Ulta right after the holidays so I stocked up. 

The Sephora birthday gift was Tarte liquid lip and amazon clay blush. Both of the colors are so pretty. I’ve been using the blush almost daily. The liquid lip went on very smooth, but it did make my lips a little a little yucky. 

The Ulta gift was a beautiful red Clinique lipstick and Elf lip crayon. Clinique lipstick goes on really well, and it’s so pretty. The Elf crayon goes on pretty well but doesn’t last long. I wore it with a bare minerals moxie gloss on top. 

I’ve heard so many things about seche vive and wondered if it lived up to the hype. I like it. I don’t live it. It’s not necessarily better than the other products I’ve used in the past. The Essie gel setter works better in my opinion. 

My hair is a lot better than it was several months ago, but it can definitely use a deep condition regularly. I was excited to get the L’Oréal Elvive conditioner from Influenster. My hair feels so soft. I really like it. 

Jenn gave me a few new masks to try with my secret Santa package. I love face masks and I love trying new ones. I liked this, but I didn’t love it. I like some other masks better. 

Aly tagged me on Instagram about this Not Your Mother’s beach babe dry shampoo. I don’t remember ever using it, and it was time to replace. I like it so far. It seems comparable to batiste tropical. 

I bought Essie gel setter because seche vite wasn’t working for me. My nails chipped too quickly. 

I ordered dr. Brandt no more baggage after seeing some bloggers talk about it. I’ve used it for about a week. I like it, but I haven’t noticed a lot of change. 

Have you tried anything new lately?