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Disappointing High End Skin Care

Have you ever spent a good chunk of change on some high-end skin care, only to end up disappointed? That’s the case with these 5 products for me. Two I don’t like at all, and three I like but don’t think they’re worth the money. All products linked below!

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DISAPPOINTING PRODUCTS (in order of appearance)
VIDI Vitamin C 20% Face Serum $28.00 – https://amzn.to/2RBsMXB
Algenist Genius Anti-Aging Melting Cleanser $38.00 – https://go.magik.ly/ml/g6ua/
Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask $35.00 – https://go.magik.ly/ml/g6ub/
Laneige Eye Sleeping Mask $34.00 – https://go.magik.ly/ml/g6uc/
Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream $64.00 – https://go.magik.ly/ml/g6uf/

THINGS I RECOMMEND INSTEAD!
Science Serum Moisture Eyes $40.00 – http://bit.ly/moistureyes – 20% off with code SHELLY (not an affiliate code – just a discount for you, for a limited time!)
Belif Aqua Bomb Sleeping Mask $34.00 – https://go.magik.ly/ml/g6ug/
Juice Beauty Green Apple Age Defy Serum $58.00 – https://go.magik.ly/ml/c0ib/

My 6-week Juice Beauty Dark Spot Test – https://youtu.be/HRYmQyFYxW4

Adept Cosmetics – My favorite magnetic eyeshadow palettes – use code SHELLY15 for 15% off! http://bit.ly/adeptgoow

Get up to 4 free masks in your first order when you subscribe to FACETORY K-beauty face mask subscription using my link:
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Science Serum Tight Eye – 20% off with code SHELLY (not an affiliate code – just a discount for you, for a limited time!) – http://bit.ly/tighteye

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MAKEUP I’M WEARING IN THIS VIDEO:
FACE
Make P:Rem UV Defense Me SPF50 PA++++ – https://amzn.to/2svcUu6
Laura Geller Spackle Hydrating Primer – https://go.magik.ly/ml/en5c/
Becca Anti-Fatigue Under Eye Primer – http://go.magik.ly/ml/bgmr/
Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation in 1.5N – https://go.magik.ly/ml/erof/
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder in 1 Fair – http://go.magik.ly/ml/b969/
LOreal True Match Lumi Bronze It Bronzer in Light – http://go.magik.ly/ml/asbf/
The Balm Beach Blush – https://amzn.to/2NQbibU
Ofra Nikkie Tutorials Glazed Donut Highlighter – https://go.magik.ly/ml/g405/

EYES
Pat McGrath Mothership I Subliminal Eyeshadow Palette – https://go.magik.ly/ml/g401/
Colour Pop Gel Liner in Get Paid – https://go.magik.ly/ml/g404/
Stila Stay All Day Liquid Liner – https://go.magik.ly/ml/g406/
Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara – https://go.magik.ly/ml/frrg/
Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Pencil in Legend – http://go.magik.ly/ml/bgmk/
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz Pencil in Dark Brown – https://go.magik.ly/ml/erpr/
Benefit 24-HR Brow Setter – https://go.magik.ly/ml/a9hy/

LIP
Pat McGrath Lip Fetish Lip Balm in Nude Astral – https://go.magik.ly/ml/g3zz/

NAILS
Bare!

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Boxycharm*: http://bit.ly/boxycharmGOOW
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October 10, 2018by Shelly
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Sept Favorites & Fails

September has been a busy month, so my favorites and fails are a short list – but there are some rediscovered loves and some new faves, too!

IN THIS VIDEO, I’M WEARING:

Lancome Miracle Cushion Foundation in Ivory C

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores translucent powder

Too Faced Born This Way concealer in Very Fair

Buxom build-your-own eyeshadow palette

Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Pencil black

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo in Dark Brown

Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel

Loreal Glam Bronze bronzer

Cover Girl TruBlend Blush in Light Rose

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Tower of Mauve

 

THINGS I SUBSCRIBE TO & RECOMMEND:

Morphe Me Brushes*: https://liveglam.com/morphe-brushes/?ref=shokanson

Birchbox*: https://www.birchbox.com/invite/geekoutofwater

Ipsy Glam Bag*: http://bit.ly/1UsNMOJ

Dia & Co. Personal Styling Service Sizes 14-32*: http://bit.ly/1UQ0qqx

Gwynnie Bee Clothing Rental Sizes 10-32*: http://goo.gl/5sJgC9

 

DISCOUNT CODES:

ThredUp Like-New Clothes from Brands You Love – $10 off your first order*: http://bit.ly/1odkOUH

Ulta.com – $10 off your first order*:

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Moo.com (where I print my business cards) – 10% off your first order*:
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*I earn a small commission if you sign up via the starred links and appreciate if you do, but I recommend them regardless of how you sign up!

 

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EQUIPMENT GEEKNESS:

This video was shot with a Canon 70D camera with the Canon EF 24-105mm f4L lens and edited with Final Cut Pro X. I record audio on the Zoom H4N (2015 edition) – http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H4N-Digital-Multitrack-Recorder/dp/B00UK7G3UO and light everything with the Ardinbir Photography 500W 5400K Ring Light – http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XSYZ2O

 

 

I purchased all products used in this video. All opinions are my own.

FTC: This video is not sponsored.

 

September 29, 2016by Shelly

ABOUT GOOW

Shelly, Nov 2018

Hello, my name is Shelly. I am a 40-something web coding nerd that recently discovered everything I knew about beauty was wrong. Join me as I geek out over anti-aging skin care, makeup, funky colors, and other beauty stuff. Even an old fish can learn new tricks!

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