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Product 101: Are These Beauty Products Worth The Hype?

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In the beauty industry you hear of and see a lot of different products promising to be the product of the millennium, but not delivering quality on the back end. Here are our thoughts on a few products that are worth the hype and a few that are not.

M.A.C. Prep and Prime Highlighter-($26 @ Nordstrom) – M.A.C..’s prep and prime highlighter is used to give your skin a healthy highlight and glow. Although it’s a good product it’s a little pricey, L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer ($2.99) is a product that gives the same results for a fraction of the cost.

Photo Credit: [MAC Prep n Prime] (N.D.) Retrieved December 2, 2014 from: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mac-prep-prime-highlighter/3172331?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=6380&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_17_D

Photo Credit: [MAC Prep n Prime] (N.D.) Retrieved December 2, 2014 from: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mac-prep-prime-highlighter/3172331?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=6380&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_17_D

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette- ($58 @ Sephora) Honestly, this product is just OK for women of color;  you have to use a lot of product for little payoff. Not worth the $58 price tag.
Photo Credit: [Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette] (N.D.) Retrieved December 2, 2014 From: http://www.sephora.com/ambient-lighting-blush-palette-P388298?keyword=HOURGLASS%20Ambient%20Lighting%20Blush%20Palette%20P388298&skuId=1643485&_requestid=154010

Photo Credit: [Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette] (N.D.) Retrieved December 2, 2014 From: http://www.sephora.com/ambient-lighting-blush-palette-P388298?keyword=HOURGLASS%20Ambient%20Lighting%20Blush%20Palette%20P388298&skuId=1643485&_requestid=154010

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation- ($37 @ Sephora)- Dubbed by beauty gurus on YouTube for giving great coverage without being heavy on the skin, this product is definitely worth purchasing and worth the hype. 
Photo Credit:  [Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation] (N.D.) Retrieved December 2, 2014 From: http://www.sephora.com/double-wear-stay-in-place-makeup-P378284

Photo Credit: [Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation] (N.D.) Retrieved December 2, 2014 From: http://www.sephora.com/double-wear-stay-in-place-makeup-P378284

Lime Crime Velvetine Liquid Lipstick – ($20 @ Dollskill.com)- This is a must have for its quality, pigmentation and longevity. We’re not in love with the price, but we will break down and shell out the $20.
Photo Credit: [Lime Crime Velvetine Liquid Lipstick] (N.D.) Retrieved December 2, 2014 From: http://www.dollskill.com/lime-crime-wicked-velvetine-liquid-lipstick.html

Photo Credit: [Lime Crime Velvetine Liquid Lipstick] (N.D.) Retrieved December 2, 2014 From: http://www.dollskill.com/lime-crime-wicked-velvetine-liquid-lipstick.html

MAC False Lashes- ($17 @ Macy’s) –WE LOVE THESE LASHES but the price keeps us from purchasing them. We’ve actually found lashes at the local beauty supply store that give the same look for $1.
Photo Credit: [MAC False Lashes] (N.D.) Retrieved December 2, 2014 From: http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/mac-34-lash?ID=279897&CategoryID=45679&LinkType=#fn=PAGEINDEX%3D2%26sp%3D2%26spc%3D113%26ruleId%3D%26slotId%3D77

Photo Credit: [MAC False Lashes] (N.D.) Retrieved December 2, 2014 From: http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/mac-34-lash?ID=279897&CategoryID=45679&LinkType=#fn=PAGEINDEX%3D2%26sp%3D2%26spc%3D113%26ruleId%3D%26slotId%3D77

OPI Nail Polish- OPI Nail Polish- ($7 @ Target)-  Unfortunately, we have not had much luck with OPI. Even when we use a base coat the product still chips. We use Sinful Colors Professional Nail Color ($1.99 @ Target), which is a great alternative that lasts up to five days without chipping.
Photo Credit: [OPI NAil Polish] (N.D.) Retrieved December 2, 2014 From: http://www.target.com/p/nicole-by-opi-selena-gomez-collection-nail-polish/-/A-14515166#prodSlot=medium_1_3&term=OPI

Photo Credit: [OPI NAil Polish] (N.D.) Retrieved December 2, 2014 From: http://www.target.com/p/nicole-by-opi-selena-gomez-collection-nail-polish/-/A-14515166#prodSlot=medium_1_3&term=OPI

What beauty products do you own that are worth the hype and which ones are not? Please share.

Written By: Kinya Travis


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