Maybelline EverFresh Makeup (Soft Cameo), $6.47
I bought it because: I needed foundation.
The pro's: It's just regular makeup, really. It does cover nicely, and it's SPF 15 and oil-free.
The con's: It's too light a colour for summer, for me. It would be better in the dead of winter.
Bonne Bell LipShake Swirled Liquid Lipstick (Cherry Cola Float), $3.27
I bought it because: I needed a basic lipgloss I could wear everywhere that was natural looking and shimmery. I have tried almost all flavours of the LipShake glosses except this one.
The pro's: It tastes good, just like Cherry Coke. Plus it's a gorgeous, lip-toned color that goes with anything without looking tacky, and it's super shimmery, lots of sparkles in it.
The con's: It's a little grainy (because of the shimmer) but barely. And it's not long-lasting, it got all over my boyfriend's face! (Oops!)
Overall Rating: *****
Bonne Bell Cool Shine Lipstick (Cotton Candy), $4.00.
I bought it because: I wanted a really pale pink, shimmery lipstick.
The pro's: It's a "perfect" shade of semi-bright, Barbie pink, and really shimmery. Another cool thing is the container--it's really cool-looking! All rounded and funky-futuristic looking. It also has a really sweet flavor, and a cooling effect on your lips. It's a really nice lipstick to wear. It's very long lasting as well.
The con's: It has a slightly weird smell, but not taste. It wasn't as pale as I thought it was going to be.
Overall rating: ****
Bonne Bell Sour Smackers Lip Candy (Wa Wa Melon), $3.17.
I bought this because...I saw it, and didn't buy it. Then it was Pink's lip gloss in CosmoGirl! (with Tara Reid on the cover) and I'm a magazine addict...I totally cave in if I see something cool in them. I just had to see how sour it was!
The Pro's: This gloss tastes supergood, but it's not really that sour, just tangier than other flavored glosses. It also feels nice and smooth...except I can't keep it on like I can other lip stuff. When I'm hungry, (even when I'm not) I just lick it off, like I am right now! It's like candy! It also comes in a cute, colorful little bubbe container that I really like carrying with me. I definitely will try all the flavors when I go back to Wal-Mart!
The Con's: It tastes a little chemicall-y but not enough to notice it unless you lick lots of it off! (Or if you just analyze tastes.) Another con is it's hard to NOT lick it off. I think I have put it on 3 times in 10 minutes. The name is kinda corny...and it tastes like another gloss I have, and nothing like Watermelon.
Overall rating: ****
Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara, $4.50
Why I bought it: To give me va-va voom eyelashes, because they eyes are the windows to the soul, and your lashes are the curtains.
Pro's: People comment on my lashes all the time, that they are long and pretty, and girls ask me what brand of mascara I use--I tell them this! Max Factor makes them lush and pretty with NO clumps.
Con's: It's not waterproof.
Overall rating: *****
Banana Boat Sunless Tanning Lotion, Deep Dark, $6.00
Why I bought it: To be tan and sexy without sun damage...plus it was winter.
Pro's: Gives a nice, not-orange looking tan! Doesn't streak that much except on legs and wrists, or if water runs down your body.
Con's: Streaks happen if you don't blend it, but that's true with all tanning lotions. Spots, smears and missed spots happen, and after awhile it gets splotchy (only slightly) as it wears off. It doesn't last more than 3 days before it wears off a lot. It also smells funny after the tan color appears, if you sniff closely.
Overall score: ****
