I won 3 items off the Marie Claire annual Best Beauty Products list back in May!  I have not had the chance to try the MAYBELLINE COLOSSAL VOLUM'EXPRESS MASCARA as I am still using my Clinique brand at the moment.  I did try the other 2 items from my surprise winning.

L'ORÉAL EVERPURE MOISTURE DEEP RESTORATIVE MASQUE, $8.99: A protein smoothie for your scalp, this intense mask hydrates dry and damaged hair without weighing down fine strands.

My opinion: It does hydrate hair, but for babyfine like mine it will weigh it down.  It works great as a restorative treatment for thin hair, but I would not use it more then once a week, maybe even bi-weekly.

SALLY HANSEN QUICK CARE MASSAGING CUTICLE TREATMENT, $9.95: Packed with a blend of sweet almond oil and mango butter, this no-spills precision pen targets dry cuticles and stimulates nail growth.

My opinion: Easy to use and no spill, but the massage bumps actually make it hard to use the device.  If you are looking to buy a cuticle quick fix, e.l.f. nurishing cuticle pen works just as well for only $1.  In fact that might be even easier to use.

Sephora Order Reviews

DuWop Prime Venom

What it is:
A matte finish plumping lip balm infused with the Lip Venom formula that also works as a lip primer.

Got this deluxe sample size with my online order as a free promo code.  Tingles a little when it goes on, guess that's the 'plumping lip balm' working it's magic.  It keeps pigments on a little longer, but doesn't help stop those lip creases that can occur.  Free of parabens though!

Sephora Brand Happy Birthday Beautiful! - Sephora Brand Super Shimmer Lip Gloss in Precious Pink, Rosy Glow & Bronzed Beauty.

What it is:
An ensemble of high-gloss lip shines.

Birthday Sample! I've used the Pink so far and it's a little tacky but smells like cotton candy!

Korres Wild Rose Concealer

What it is:
A concealer that provides to intense coverage for skin imperfections and dark circles, as well as treating hyperpigmentation and the first signs of aging.

Works very well.  Little expensive for the small size, but coverage is good for people with intense dark circles like me.  I've always had dark circles and I even eat and sleep well, so coverage is hard for me.  It's natural and also has vitamins and antioxidents that will help lighten the skin and be age preventative, that's great!

I've got tons of other samples from Sephora and some other freebies from various locations I still need to go through.  Be on the look out more reviews soon.

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