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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 Blu_Ray High Definition Mattifier Review

Cargo Blu_Ray High Definition Mattifier

Cargo Blu-Ray High Definition Mattifier primer promises to camouflage pores, smooth over fine lines, and absorb oil.
Napoleon Perdis Lip and Cheek Stain Review

Napoleon Perdis Barely Blushing Lip and Cheekstain

Napoleon Perdis Barely Blushing is a very sheer lip and cheek stain, but it can be a bit difficult to use.
On10 Lipbalms:  Yuck or yummy?

On10 Lip Balm

On10's new lip balms look cute, but are they worth your beauty dollars?
Milani’s Multi-tasking Mosaics

Milani Mosaic Powder Palette

Milani's Mosaic Powder has a smooth refined texture and is a great multi-tasker.
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Loose Powder Review

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Loose Powder

Ceramide Loose Powder by Elizabeth Arden is silky, refined, and perfect for keeping skin natural-looking, but shine-free.
Bella Il Fiore Sweet Talk Lipgloss and Mints

Bella Il Fiore Sweet Talk Lipgloss and Mints

This adorable Sweet Talk Set by Bella Il Fiore includes a lipgloss, mints, and built-in mirror all tucked into a purse-friendly tin.
French Kiss Gum

French Kiss Gum

French Kiss Gum is a great conversation piece...and keeps your breath kissably fresh.
Lancome Ombre-Eclair

Lancome Ombre Eclair Eye Pencil

Perfectly portable, the Lancome Ombre Eclair jumbo pencil is a good multi-tasker for both eyes and lips.
Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Foundation Gets a Make-Over

Neutrogena Mineral Makeup Compact Foundation

The new powder compact version of Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Foundation is better than the original -- but is it right for you?
Covergirl Lashblast Waterproof Mascara

Covergirl Lashblast Waterproof Mascara

The new waterproof version of Covergirl Lash Blast Mascara finally lives up to the hype by delivering thick, volumized lashes.
Revlon Mineral Makeup Review

Revlon Mineral Makeup

Revlon Color Stay Mineral Foundation is an excellent option if you're looking for a decent bargain on a semi-matte mineral foundation.
Maybelline Liquid Mineral Foundation Review

Maybelline Mineral Power Liquid Foundation

Maybelline Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Foundation is the first drugstore product to market itself as a "liquid mineral foundation."
Maybelline Mineral Makeup Review

Maybelline Mineral Makeup

While Maybelline's Mineral Power Powder Foundation is a great bargain, make sure to read this review to find out if it will work for you.
Tarte Sunburst Beaded Bronzing Lotion

Tarte Sunburst Beaded Bronzing Lotion

Tarte Sunburst is a non-greasy moisturizer that contains little \"beads\" of bronzer that break open and deliver the perfect dose of complexion-warming color.
Makeup Moxie’s Top Ten Best Beauty Products of 2007

What\'s the best lipgloss, self-tanner, dry shampoo and cream blush of 2007? Find these and more in Makeup Moxie\'s list of the Top Ten Cosmetic Products of 2007
Sarah Happ Lip Scrub

Sara Happ Lip Scrub

A sugar scrub that's perfect for exfoliating dry, flakey lips.
Giorgio Armani Lip Shimmer

Giorgio Armani Lip Shimmer

Giorgio Armani Lip Shimmers offer shimmery, lush, long-lasting color.
Kiehl’s Lip Balm

Kiehl's Lip Balm

Kiehl\'s Lip Balm built its cult-classic reputation on its addictively slippery texture, long-lasting shine, and deep moisturizing abilities.
Sukicolor Pure Cream Stain Mineral Makeup Review

Sukicolor Pure Cream Stain Blush and Lipstain

Sukicolour Pure Cream Stain is a mineral makeup product that works as a cream blush, lipstain, and lipstick.
Bodies By Bond 24/7 New York Body Silk

Bodies By Bond 24/7 New York Body Silk

New York Body Silky from Bodies by Bond No. 9 is a decadent body cream that provides non-greasy hydration and long-lasting fragrance.