Hey there!

I have received some amazing beauty PR packages with some amazing beauty products over the past few months.  I wanted to share a few of my favorites with you!

So, this is kind of a funny story.  I was on the hunt for a drug store brand foundation for every day wear. I have a few name brand foundations that I love, but I go through them pretty quickly, which really adds up.  I tried so many drug store brands but none of them were right for me.  They were either too watery, too thick or I couldn’t get the right color.  I spent hours on the internet looking at reviews to get the right one.  I eventually gave up. Shortly after that, Influenster sent me a package with Maybelline’s Master Prime primer and Fit Me Dewy foundation!  The timing was perfect!  Just when I thought I wasn’t going to find a less expensive foundation, this showed up in my mailbox.  I cannot say enough good things about these two products!  The primer is a great base and the foundation is everything I was looking for.  Great coverage, long lasting and the color is perfect for my skin tone. I really like the dewy and I might even try the matte version next time.

I had never heard of either of these products until I received them. I started using the Rodial Banana Lowlighter right away. It is great to use as concealer for dark circles under the eyes. I like that it doesn’t have a shimmer effect like most highlighters.  The Nip + Fab Radiance Shot can be added to your nightly moisturizer.  I have only used it twice because I rarely remember to use moisturizer but so far I like it.  I’ll let you know if I see any major results with it.  🙂

I received these exfoliating pads a few months ago and have been using them about three nights a week. They are nice for removing my makeup before I get in the shower.  I like only having to use one product to remove my makeup and exfoliate.  For a full time working mom, this is a nice time saver.  They do a great job of brightening and clarifying my skin. They feel SO refreshing.  Like a glass of water for my face!  Anthony even uses them a couple of times a week.  They were even the winner of Harper’s Bazaar’s “Best At-Home Glycolic Treatment” & SELF Magazine’s “Best Exfoliant” awards.  I highly recommend these if you are looking for a gentle exfoliator and aren’t big on adding a ton of different products to your nightly regimen!

In case you missed it, I did a post on these products a few months ago.  You can read it here.  I have kept up with my Smile Brilliant whitening trays. If you have sensitive teeth, this is the perfect kit for you!  There is a desensitizing gel that really helps. I recommend this to all my coffee and red wine drinkers out there!

I have done several posts on Aveda in the past.  I love the products!  I even go to an Aveda salon.  You can read that post here.  Aveda sends me a lot of different things, but when they sent me this wooden box full of goodies, I was ecstatic!  I lost a lot of hair after I had Andi.  This was so discouraging since I have had thick hair all my life.  The Invati system has helped tremendously.  My hair has finally grown back in and feels nice and full!  I can’t believe what a difference this has made.

Do you use any of the products I reviewed?  What are some of your favorites?

Thanks for stopping by!

xx Niki

*all of the products shown above were gifted to me*