i.d. bare Minerals All Over Face Color

Likes: Only need a small amount, so a tiny jar goes a long way. Has long shelf life, color blends well into face. Evens out skin tone. Doesn't clog pores.

Dislikes: Doesn't travel well. I end up with too much powder out of where it should be after it's jumbled around my makeup bag.

Overall: Product is fantastic. I own 'soft focus true' which has a very sheer appearance, so you can layer until you reach the desired tone. The brushes it comes with are just as phenomenal.

Smashbox brush cleaner

Likes: Comes in a spray container. Scented very lightly. Easy to use, doesn't damage bristles.

Dislikes: Doesn't really replace the notion of having to actually shampoo your brushes because it doesn't clean the inner center bristles.

Overall: Nice refresher for brushes. Meant to prolong the life of your brushes. Works for me, but I'd rather buy a nice shampoo for it.

M.A.C. Strobe Cream

Likes: Cream that can be a base for makeup or worn alone for a healthy glow. Contains irridescent pigments to reflect light to hide flaws. Goes on smoothly. Suitable for all skin tones. Doesn't clog pores.

Dislikes: Cream is a little paste-like. Scent is unremarkable. Shelf life is okay. Feels light, but heavy enough to know that it's still on your face.

Overall: I like this. Is very much like Eyeko cream, but readily available at MAC cosmetics counters.

Benefit Valley of the Stars

Likes: This multitasking portable set includes something for face, lips & eyes. Mostly to add a luminous shine/ healthy glow. The eyeshadows on the right can be used like Benefit's Mr. Frosty & Gilded. All is easy to apply. Again comes in portable magnetic box complete with mirror.

Dislikes: Not much to hate. It's a little odd having Highbeam & Moonbeam in the same set, especially since they do the same thing. Moonbeam is more an irridescent gold glow, that you practically can't tell the difference compared to applying Highbeam.

Overall: I like this set better than the Realness of Concealness. There's a better chance of me using all the items. And each item is universally flattering. This was a limited edition set on Sephora & not even advertised on the Benefit site, so I'm glad I snapped this one up ASAP.

Benefit Realness of Concealness

Likes: Multiple handy items in a cute magnetic compact complete with mirror. It's very portable and like a sampler of Benefit products.

Dislikes: Doesn't have an applicator hidden away to apply the Lemon-Aid or Boi-ing, so you need to use those fingers. I do not like the lip plump (it's like putting foundation on your lips & not something that can be worn alone without lipstick. Feels cakey after). I hate ooh-la-lift too, but I bought that one separately before. That one is useless & ineffective.

Overall: It's a cute investment to sample Benefit's Goodies and decide on. I'm absolutely hooked to Lemon-Aid & Boi-ing... those are something I'd buy in full size. High Beam is a Benefit bestseller that gives highlight & radiance to your face/ cheekbones.

L'Oreal Sublime Slim Abs

Likes: Looks like gel, absorbs quickly and leaves a baby powder scent.

Dislikes: Targets only abs. Need to apply twice daily. Doesn't happen often for my lazy forgetful butt.

Overall: I like this. With the massaging technique that's easy to follow, it does tone my belly even without religious use. Of course I'm not expecting it to make my fat disappear, but it does keep it toned to my expectations.

Dior Voyage Lipgloss set

Likes: Highly portable, comes with 5 shades. Super pearlized sheen. Non-sticky feeling. Good on top of lipstick.

Dislikes: Scent is nothing worth mentioning. Color doesn't show through well, just pearlish shine.

Overall: I like how this is travel ready & purse sized. And the price was good for that many Dior glosses.

Bourjois Effet 3D Lipgloss

Likes: Color shows strongly but lightly. Applicator is like a very firm brush tip, so lots of control when applying. Shines just enough for a shiny natural finish. Average staying power.

Dislikes: Shade selection can be tricky. I found it to be either too vibrant or too dull with some shades. Some of the gloss colors look like a matte lipstick with gloss on top.

Overall: I wouldn't go for this. Even though the color shows, I still haven't found the right color for me. And that's after 4 shades. Price is not so cheap to keep collecting this either.

VS Beauty Rush Lip Gloss

Likes: Highly sheer & super shiny lipgloss. Price is reasonable. Very portable & easy to apply without mirror.

Dislikes: Feels very sticky. Color is not potent enough to show on lips. Even the darker colors hardly show through. Staying power is like the average lip gloss, but this leaves a white film at the corners/ inside the edges of the inner lip.

Overall: I like the scent & how there is a slight sugary flavor to it, there is a lot of selection, but it's not something I'd think of as an investment.

VS Sexy Little Things Keep the Lights On

Likes: Something you supposed to be able to sleep in. Has ingredients that are good to your skin. Blends well with fingertips, but has a brush applicator tip.

Dislikes: Supposed to hide the undereye circles... didn't do that. It's a universal shade, but the tone was more tan than my own skin tone, so it made it even darker.

Overall: I might like this better in summer when the sun tans me up, so it matches better. Not a good thing for those with lighter skin tones.