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Beauty Product Reviews

When it comes to reviewing beauty products, Makeup Moxie takes its job seriously. We never have and never will do a paid review of a product.

While some products have been sent by cosmetic companies or PR firms, others are simply personal purchases. Regardless of where the product comes from, however, every review is a completely honest opinion of a product that has been personally — and thoroughly — tested.

Recent Reviews...

Cargo Plantlove Eyeshadow Review

Cargo Plantlove Eyeshadow

Cargo Plantlove eyeshadow may be good for the earth, but is it a good eyeshadow?
LaLicious Sugar Souffle Body Scrub

LaLicious Sugar Souffle Body Scrub

LaLicious promises to exfoliate skin and eliminate the need for lotion.
Blistex Deep Renewal Anti-Aging Treatment

Blistex Deep Renewal Lip Balm

Blistex Deep Renewal lip balm gets your lips super soft, super fast.
Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue Eyeshadow Duos

Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue Eyeshadow Duo

Tucked into a collectible compact, Elizabeth Arden's Color Intrigue Eyeshadow Duo is silky, crease-free and long-wearing.
Olay Regenerist Tinted Moisturizer

Olay Regenerist Touch of Foundation UV Defense Regenerating Moisturizer

Part of the Olay Regenerist line, Touch of Foundation Regenerating Moisturizer offers an anti-oxidant rich sunscreen with light coverage.
Cargo Better Than Waterproof Mascara Review

Cargo Better Than Waterproof Mascara

Cargo Better Than Waterproof Mascara promises to thicken lashes and resist smudging and smearing
Lorac Double Feature Review

Lorac Double Feature Concealer

Lorac Double Feature is a unique concealer and highlighter duo that includes a built-in blender ball.
Benefit Powderflage Review

Benefit Powderflage Concealer

Benefit Powderflage is a shimmery powder that promises to conceal undereye circles and fine lines.
Revlon Beyond Natural Skin Matching Makeup

Revlon Beyond Natural Skin Matching Makeup

Revlon recently released its new "smart" Skin Matching Makeup. Find out if this tinted moisturizer makes the grade.
Revlon Beyond Natural Liptint Review

Revlon Beyond Natural Liptint

Revlon Beyond Natural Liptint is a silky tinted lip balm that provides subtle color, sun protection and hydration.
Bed Head Leave-In Conditioner Review

Bed Head Superstar Volumizing Leave-In Conditioner

Bed Head Superstar Volumizing Leave-In Conditioner promises to detangle and condition hair while adding light volume and hold.
Pop Beauty Lip Lust

Pop Beauty Lip Lust

Pop Beauty's Lip Lust is a hydrating lipstick that promises sheer, hydrating color.
Fekkai Wash and Wear Instant Shampoo Spray

Fekkai Summer Hair Wash and Wear

Summer Hair Wash and Wear by Frederic Fekkai is billed as an instant shampoo spray that's supposed to provide UV protection while helping to absorb excess oil.
Vincent Longo Cushion Lips with SPF 20

Vincent Longo Cushion Lips

Though Vincent Longo Cushion lipgloss offers sun protection, lip plumping and helps heals lips, there's something you may not like about it.
Tarte 24/7 Lip Sheers

Tarte Lip Sheers

Tarte Lipsheers are a tinted lip balm that adds just a hint of color while moisturizing your lips and providing SPF 15 sun protection.
Coppertone Face Lotion with SPF 30

Coppertone Faces Oil-Free Sunscreen

Coppertone Faces oil-free sunscreen lotion's SPF 30 sun protection and light, non-greasy formula makes it one of the best facial sunblocks.
Hourglass Cream Bronzer Review

Hourglass Illume Creme-to-Powder Duo

The Hourglass Illume Creme-to-Powder Duo has a lush creamy texture and smooth finish.
MAC Tendertone Lip Balm: The Agony and the Ecstasy

MAC Tendertone Lipbalm

MAC Tendertone Lip Balm is a highly addictive lip balm that provides a hint of color, subtle shine, and SPF 12 sun protection.
Tarte 4 Day Stay Lash Stain

Tarte 4 Day Lash Stain

Tarte 4 Day Lash Stain mascara promises ultra-long-wearing, smudge-proof lash color.
Caudalie Fresh Complexion Tinted Moisturizer

Caudalie Tinted Moisturizer

Caudalie's Fresh Complexion Tinted Moisturizer claims to offer antioxidant protection, moisture, and a radiant-looking complexion.