Deserves all the hype!

Back in March, I have done a "Too Much Hype" post in which I've discussed my opinions about some of the overly hyped products that many of us own. A few people suggested I do a post about those products that I think deserve the hype as well, I thought it was a great idea. So here I am, four months later, with the post those of you requested! :) Obviously my opinions about these products are based on my personal experience. They may or may not work for you. I love them and recommend them to everyone every chance I get because I think they are that great!

NARS Blushes

I cannot think of only one shade that deserves recognition in this post, so I am referring to NARS blushes in general. I think NARS makes the most amazing blushes hands down. There is a great selection of colors, all shades are truly pigmented and make you feel great when you put them on. 

Urban Decay Primer Potion

 I think this is one of the best makeup inventions, ever. It helps my eye shadows and even eyeliners stay in place all day even in the hottest and most humid climates. Thinking back to the times when this miracle product wasn't invented, oh how I suffered from creasing and how I'd rub it with my finger to smear the crease..it gives me chills! I'm so happy you exist UDPP!

L'oreal Voluminous

 Instantly gives me more volume, longer and fuller lashes. I can never go wrong with Voluminous. It's one of my two favorite mascaras, the other being Covergirl Lashblast. I love the curved brush for getting lashes in the hard to reach areas like the inner corner. Definitely HG status!
 

Too Faced Natural Eye

I can not have enough of Natural Eye, oh but that's nothing new as I talk about it all the time! I love the buttery soft colors, their jaw-dropping pigmentation and the fact that they're super easy to blend. These colors last all day on my semi-oily lids, in fact they do an amazing job lasting in disgustingly humid Chicago summers. I couldn't ask for more. All the shades are versatile enough to use for day and nighttime looks and you can even go from day to night in a snap using it! It's my go-to palette!

Dior Amber Diamond

I've tried many highlighters before and after Amber Diamond. Seriously, I cannot find anything that tops it! No it's not the Dior logo, it's not the packaging, it's the actual product and its power to create a glowy look! I think a lot of high end products are hyped up because...well, they cost a fortune! I've tried many high end products which I regretted buying shortly after believe me! Amber Diamond isn't cheap by any means, but it really brings the whole look together and gives a soft glow to my face :)

MAC 217

 If someone asked me which MAC brush they should buy first, 217 would be my answer. It's talked about all the time because it makes blending eye shadows so much easier and fits perfectly in the crease. Over the years, I have noticed how my eye makeup changed, in a good way, thanks to 217. I haven't always blended out my eye shadows simply because I didn't know what I was doing. Looking at old photos, I can see what a big makeup crime I was committing back in the day! Phew, glad those days are over thanks to 217!

Sigma F80

F80 is one of the newer brushes Sigma introduced not too long ago. Regardless there is a huge hype about these new Sigmax brushes. I love all 3 but F80 has a special place in my heart. It creates such a flawless, airbrushed look especially when used with Revlon Photo Ready. If you're thinking about picking up one of the Sigmax brushes, I'd say definitely start out with F80!

What are some products that you think deserve the hype they get?

Too Much Hype

Today's post may be a bit controversial as I will be talking smack about over-hyped products based on my experiences with them. Of course as always, they may work for you and you may think they are the next best thing after sliced bread. I, however, was quite let down by all of these products you will read about below.

MAC Fix +

A lot of people swear by Fix+ and being surrounded by all this hype about it I just had to see it for myself. Honestly I don't see or feel any difference in the way my face looks, feels or the amount of time my foundation lasts whether I use Fix+ or not. It is very refreshing when you first spray it and has a very fresh scent but that's all there is to it. I am sorry to say this was such a waste of money and in stead I could have invested in an eye-shadow or lipstick.

L'oreal Lineur Intense

Another purchase that was made because of all the hype about it and it coincided with me needing a liquid eyeliner at the time. Back then I was usually only using pencil eyeliners. But then I started seeing Lineur Intense popping up all over the place. So I tried it and actually found it to be doing a decent job, for a while. Shortly after I realized the eyeliner just wasn't staying put and it would migrate from the inner corner of my eyes to where my pupil begins. It would also end up in the outer corner of my eyes which just looks bad. No matter how much I shook it up before application, I would need to dip the applicator a few times before getting a decent amount of product.

MAC Myth Lipstick

Myth, without a doubt, is one of the most popular shades of MAC lipsticks. It was my first MAC lipstick ever and I honestly don't know what I was thinking when I bought it. It definitely does not suit my skin tone, at all. It's not a lipstick that a lot of people can pull off. Its concealer-like texture, look and feel are not flattering at all. I don't have much to say about it other than, at times I did think about just scraping it out to back to MAC it but it can be used as a lip eraser under another lipstick.

Urban Decay 24/7 Pencils

Urban Decay makes these 24/7 pencils in a variety of shades and that is great! Their lasting power on the other hand is not. Again just like Lineur Intense, they migrate from where I originally apply. They also end up under my lower lash-line and occasionally they will end up on my crease regardless of primer potion/base application.

CHI 44 Iron Guard

I really wanted this product to work because I do use heat on my hair quite a lot. In fact it's very highly unlikely that you will see me with my naturally curly hair, ever. I have given this protectant countless chances and it manages to leave my hair looking grossly greasy after I am finished with styling it. My hair is not oily by any means. I just have normal hair. It also makes straightening my hair much harder than it would be if I were to use Tresemme Heat Tamer or nothing at all. After blow drying with this product in my hair then going onto straightening with a flat iron, my hair seems to get stuck in the flat iron. Pulling the flat iron down feels like someone is pulling my hair. And once I manage to go all the way down with the flat iron my hair looks greasy and fried. My hair also feels super dry so forget about silky smooth hair! I will just stick to my Tresemme Heat Tamer which does a fantastic job!

Maybelline One by One Volum' Express Mascara

I don't see what everyone sees in this mascara, at all. Especially when there are much much better alternatives that truly deserve all the hype they get. What is it? Darkening (obviously) given the fact that it's a black substance. I could apply black marker on my lashes and that would also make my lashes darker. It is separating hence the name One by One. What is it not? Volumizing, curling or lengthening. I don't know about you guys but when I think of mascara, I think dramatic, sexy, flirty, fluttery lashes. Not spider legs. No thanks.

Source

 Here is the model shot Maybelline uses for their One by One mascara...I have read/seen numerous blog posts and watched many videos about this mascara and not once have I seen lashes that looked like the model's while wearing this mascara. Of course most of us know better than to fall for the ads but I just think it's ridicilous that they use the above picture to market their product that doesn't even come close to producing results like this.

I would love the know which products were a letdown for you as well. Do tell! :) 

Wishing everyone a beautiful weekend! ♥