This is something I decided to buy on a whim. I've never really tried any Smashbox products so I decided it might be worth it to try it. I was half right. The kit came with samples of an eye primer, face primer, lip gloss, mascara, and eye liner. Three of the products I really liked and the other two I actually hated. These are the products I liked:
The Photo Finish Lid Primer is a creamy flesh colored primer. It provides an excellent base for eyeshadows. It enhances their colors and the shadows stay on the lids for a long time. I noticed a little bit of creasing 6 hours into wearing it. I also like that you can wear it by itself. It hides the veins on the eyelids and brightens and smooths the area. Full size price is $20
The Photo Finish Foundation Primer is a clear primer with a silicone consistency. It smooths the skin, making it a perfect canvas for foundation. I like this primer, but I'm not sure if I like it more than Benefit's POREfessional. I do like that it doesn't break me out and my foundation did stay on nicely for quite a few hours. Full size price is $36.
The Lip Enhancing Gloss came in the color Illume, which is a sheer champagne color with golden shimmer. It is a beautiful color, especially for when you are doing a dramatic eye look. I like it because it doesn't feel sticky on my lips and it smells like Charleston Chews candy! Full size price is $19.
Now onto the products I disliked:
I didn't like the Limitless Eye Liner at all. First, you are supposed to get the color onyx in the kit. I ended up receiving Fig, which is a brown that is discontinued so even if I did like it, I wouldn't be able to get that color. It wasn't creamy enough and it tugged harshly on my eyelid. It also would not apply to my waterline. Also, the liner I received is defective because the liner is loose in the pencil. Pretty disappointing. Full size price is $19.
I was most displeased with the Full Exposure Mascara. It doesn't come in waterproof, which is a problem for me because my eyes tear, especially because of allergies. I decided to wear this when I went out with friends and within an hour of hanging out, one of my friends informed me that I had big black rings under my eyes from the mascara. It smudges horribly and flakes too! I don't see how this mascara is a "best seller." I definitely don't recommend this product but if you do want the full size, it's $19.50
It seems to me that the face and lip products from Smashbox are pretty great and the eye products are not. I will definitely be purchasing more Smashbox products, except for the mascara and eye liner.
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