Ladies... Mark Halloween on your calendars! Skip the fun-sized bits of candy, and give yourself a REAL TREAT: The Total Beauty Collection for HSN! Total Beauty released it's first HSN collection last fall, and while it was good, this year's collection is PHENOMENAL. (In a few words: good brands, good products, good price!)
Total Beauty Collection for HSN (2013)
The samples included were specially assembled from HSN's fan-favorite brands and were curated by the TotalBeauty.com editorial team as part of a special partnership event.
Perlier Shea Butter Hand Cream
This is a fairly neutral smelling lotion with a nice texture to it. It doesn't seem extraordinary, but I like keeping it in my purse because it's
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara – Black
"Better Than Sex" is a bit overdramatic. But this mascara is pretty fabulous. The hourglass-ish shaped brush seemed odd and a little weird to use at first, but WOW it deposits mascara on your lashes perfectly, getting the inner and outer corners. I didn't have an
Carol's Daughter Monoi Oil Sacred Strength Hair Serum
I was excited to try this, and I liked using it on the ends of my hair, but even a small amount made my roots look greasy. Also, I wish it were in a re-sealable container! It doesn't seem like much product, but you only need a few drops (and I have TONS of hair).
Trish McEvoy Eye Base Essentials – Bare
This eye primer worked well and kept my eyeshadow looking great all day long! It had a subtle color-neutralizing effect on my lids, making me look a bit more awake.
Wei East China Herbal Intensive Eye Pads
This is one of those things that I like to try once in awhile, just for kicks! While I'm not sure that one treatment did anything, it felt nice and cool on my skin. It has a faint spa-like scent to it. Unfortunately, it did seem to irritate my eyes just a bit.
I am usually pretty leery of trying new skincare products, because I finally seem to have my acne more or less under control. But I really like this!
I love Benefit, and this stuff is great. It helps even out your skin's texture and works well under foundation. I'm a huge fan. It's just really basic stuff but it does the job!
Elysee YouthSpan Enviro-Shield Tinted Veil
This looked a little dark and shimmery in the pot but it blends well and practically disappears. It didn't seem to do a whole lot for evening out my skin, but it still is a good product--didn't get shiny or oily skin later in the day!
M Asam VinoLift Skin Tightening Cream
I'm only 28, so I don't think this did much for me in terms of skin tightening after only a few uses--maybe preventatively? But it's still a good product--no breakouts or irritation, felt nice on my skin.
I love this collection. It has some GREAT brands, a nice variety of products that I'd actually use, and there was a decent amount of product! I was really pleased that even the products that aren't super-effective for me are still good products that I can use. AND you get a $10 off a full-sized item! (well, a $29 purchase. But still great!).
Seriously, treat yourself to this collection, or buy one as a gift! (Get your Christmas shopping done early for the makeup-lover in your life!)
Seriously, treat yourself to this collection, or buy one as a gift! (Get your Christmas shopping done early for the makeup-lover in your life!)
