CF’s April Hot Products: Jewelry, Skincare, and More.
One of the perks of writing a fashion blog is getting to test out hot new products and let you guys in on the best of the best.
Lots of marketers send me products to test out and review on CF because they all want to impress you guys. Of course I only write about the ones I love that I think you would too, and I’m pretty picky. Safe to say that most of the things I test don’t end up making the site. But the select few below received my stamp of approval this month, and they’re so fabulous I had to share ‘em!
Here are my favorite hot products of the moment. I completely recommend each one – they’re more than worthy of your hard-earned cash!
Ever since I saw Jenny rocking an adorable white gold bow necklace on Gossip Girl, I’ve been trying to find one of my own. While the Alex Woo necklace Jenny wore on the show costs $148, Emily Elizabeth Jewelry makes a super-similar necklace for less than $60!
The fab people at Emily Elizabeth were kind enough to send me the exact necklace I wanted (it’s the one pictured center above, except in white gold), and I’ve been wearing it constantly ever since. I receive lots of compliments on it wherever I go, and it adds a dash of cuteness and fun to any outfit. Safe to say that I’m in love.
If bows aren’t your style, Emily Elizabeth offers tons of equally adorable necklaces featuring everything from a good luck wishbone to a charm in the shape of a saltine cracker! All of the pieces are reasonably priced (most under $60) and are made of real gold – none of that stuff that turns your neck green! Celebrity fans of the line include Vanessa Hudgens and Miley Cyrus, and it’s easy to see why they like it so much.
Clean & Clear Makeup Dissolving Cleansing Wipes
These are my newest skincare obsession! As someone who usually stays up super late working on a paper or cramming for an exam, I sometimes get so tired that I can barely make it into bed, let alone wash my face before I fall asleep. The Clean & Clear wipes are a lifesaver – they remove all your makeup, even waterproof eye makeup, and leave your skin fresh and moisturized.
Even better? You don’t need water to use them. You can literally keep these right next to your bed, take off your makeup, toss the wipe, and pass out. Brilliant, no?
Also, I’ve been using these for about a week and am happy to say that they haven’t made me break out at all. My skin has been really clean, and I haven’t even noticed a difference between a regular cleanser and these. You could probably get away with using these every night if you wanted!
At only $5.99 for a pack, Clean & Clear Makeup Dissolving Wipes are a skincare time saver worth picking up!
Having never even tried to wear fake eyelashes before (and I consider myself beauty-adventurous), you can imagine my surprise when a HUGE box of Revlon Fantasy Lengths False Eyelashes arrived at my door.
After many a mishap with the glue, I finally began to get the hang of wearing false lashes – and I love em! Don’t get me wrong – there’s definitely a steep learning curve with these, and it takes a lot of practice to get them right. While they aren’t the kind of thing I could rock every day (who has time?), I can definitely see myself wearing them for a party or special event. They really do make your lashes look amazing.
If you want to test out some false eyelashes for yourself, stay tuned for more on these – I received so many boxes that I’m going to do a giveaway soon to share ‘em with you guys! In the meantime, you can pick up a pair at Drugstore.com.
What are your favorite products right now?
You’ve seen my obsessions of the moment.. now I want to see yours! Leave a comment and let me know your fashion and beauty picks. Who knows, maybe I’ll feature your fave on CF soon!
Posted on on April 2, 2009 / Filed Under: Shopping / Tags: Beauty, Jewelry, Product Review, Shopping, Skincare
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Bella B.
I’m IN LOVE with the top necklace on the left (and of course the bow one is adorable too)! Great find!
Jenny
I use Almay makeup remover pads, which work really well and also moisturize, but recently I’ve discovered that plain ol’ olive oil works pretty much the same, and it’s even better for your skin. It’s also a hell of a lot cheaper.
Kat
omg that bow necklace is to die for. and conveniently, i just got paid 2 hours ago…… :)
Lyd
cetaphil!!!!!! a wonderful way to remove make-up…
Gie Miller
I am planning to buy that gold bow necklace, It’s really cute.
Maria
I’m definitely going to get the cleansing wipes! I use enummi beauty products (manufactured by 4Life Research). The facial beauty products consist of cleanser, toner, sunblock, and night cream. They do miracles! Everyone keeps complimenting at how perfect my skin was. They make my skin baby-smooth.
Brittney
I’m really glad that you disclose that these brands send you these samples. I feel like a lot of blogs/websites rave about products without the mention that they have received the stuff for free from the companies as a means of promotion.
Kaleigh
I’ll be on the look-out for those cleansing wipes in Canada, perfect to throw in your bag when youre crashing at a friend’s house/boyfriend’s place/sorority house floor ;)
also, the trick to falsies is to put the glue on a little piece of tinfoil, and use tweezers to hold the lashes as you dip them in the glue! It makes it a whole lot easier, but this is for the individual lashes (which look more natural) as opposed to the lash strips.
Nonie
I’ve tried Neutrogena makeup wipes..they are equally good , (about $8 i think)..but worth it if you love Neutrogena products.
rachelle
i love those wipes! i go out after a late night at work sometimes.. and they are SOO convenient for freshening up fast and on the go.
the jewelry is so adorable, too! have you ever been to etsy.com? its like ebay for hand made stuff and they have some crazy jewelry thats cute and cheap too!
L
I LOVE the clean and clear makeup dissolving wipes, too! They are just so great! Beauty wise, I also swear by Neutrogena’s concealer kit, Crest Whitening Expressions toothpaste (it’s SO pretty–the toothpaste itself is sparkly baby blue, tastes great, and works amazingly well) and Gilly Hicks Tamarama perfume! I can’t wait to hear more about these eyelashes–I’ve always wanted to try them but I don’t know where to begin!
KikI
Excellent reviews, Brianna! I second the commenter who likes the Almay make up remover pads. Styli-Style 24/7 eyeliner pencils are the BEST. Better than Urban Decay. Those Almay pads remove everything like magic, but Styli-Style is so everything-proof that you have to work hard to get it off.
That jewelry line looks adorable, I’m off to do some perusing…
F_W
The bow necklace is super cute, but I am in love with the laurel inspired ring!
Rebecca
In the case of general beauty recommendations, I suggest Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion… I bought it at Sephora a while ago and it’s amazing. I once fell asleep with my make up on while wearing this, and woke up with it completely in tact. It’s fantastic, I recommend it to everyone. I used to have a big problem with my eyeshadow creasing after a few hours of wear and this solves the problem entirely – even with a night at the bars.
Kathleen
http://www.lulus.com/products/Promise+Me+One+Thing+Golden+Bow+Necklace/11251.html
I found this while online shopping today, figured that it was pretty similar and a cheaper option to the one you listed
Ali
I’m obsessed with lots of things!
Okay lets see…
Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation
Estee Lauder makes the BEST foundations ever. I’ve tried pretty much all of their foundations and they are all awesome. This is one is my favorite. (The Nutritious Mineral Makeup liquid and loose powder tie at close second though.)
Daisy by Marc Jacobs
This is my FAVORITE perfume. I’m obsessed with it. My other favorite like “everyday” perfume is Can Can by Paris Hilton. Yeahhh, it’s a little embarrassing to admit it, but it smells really good!! All of her perfumes are really cheap too, perfect for school… (i only wear daisy when i’m going out.) Ralph by Ralph Lauren is awesome too, i’ve been buying that one for years.
Jergens natural glow daily moisturizer
I’m obsessed with this product. But i don’t LOVE it. I mean i do really like it, i just don’t love it. And the only reason i don’t love it is because of the smell. I hate how it smells!! Ugh. Lol. However, it does keep my skin nice and tan all year long. I’m naturally ridiculously pale, so i NEED this product. Specially since i live in LA, it is unacceptable to be pale here. :p And i don’t tan naturally, i burn.. and also i refuse to spend crazy amounts of money at tanning salons. So yeah, overall this is a good product. It’s a nice way to protect your skin, avoid skin cancer and look nice and tan all year round.
And i saved the best for last….
Citre Shine’s shine miracle
This is an aerosol shine serum, it’s amazing! It works better than any other hair shine serum i’ve EVER tried. I started using it because my hair stylist uses it and swears by it and now that i own it, i get it! It distributes the shine evenly and it never makes your hair look too greasy or not shiny enough. it delivers just the right balance of shine to every hair stand. I LOVE IT! Plus it protects your hair from UV rays and heat styling damage and environmental stress. And honestly, since i’ve started using it my hair has never looked better!
ally
hey, I have a question about the clean&clear wipes! So right now I am using the 3-step Clinique fash wash system (the face wash, exfoliator, and moisturizer). I have heard great things about the clean&clear wipes and have been wanting to switch to that for my skincare regimen instead of the 3 step. But do you know if the clean and clear exfoliate the skin in addition to washing and moisturizing? Do you even need to exfoliate if you use those?
Thanks, and great reviews :)
ally
Bre
great post!
i just wanted to agree that the clean and clear wipes are amazing!!! i do shows and have to put on thick stage makeup i got a free sample of these [ 7 pack from seventeen] and they removed all the makeup and i only used one. the best !