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Blog Category: Beauty 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.
May 15th, 2008

Fresh Eyeshadow Review

The Eye Shadow Trio by Fresh features three perfectly coordinated eyeshadows. But how well do they work?

May 14th, 2008

Hourglass Superficial Lash Review

Hourglass Superficial Lash mascara promises long, dark lashes — but does it work?

May 12th, 2008

Guerlain’s New Terracotta Bronzing Brush

Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Brush is a lightly tinted gel bronzer that comes with a built-in face brush.

May 8th, 2008

Old School Powder Papers Rediscovered

Even though they may not be as effective as modern facial blotting tissues, the sweet scent and oil-absorbing power of Papier Poudre still brings back good memories.

May 5th, 2008

Hot Review: Complexion Perfection for the Global Goddess

The Global Goddess Complexion Perfection Duo features coordinating cream foundation and concealer in one convenient compact. But does it actually work?

May 1st, 2008

Lorac On Screen Duo: Bomb or Blockbuster?

Lorac’s new On Screen Duo features a highlighter eyeshadow and a cream liner in one convenient little pot. But does it work?

April 15th, 2008

Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean Breeze Body Shimmer

Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean Breeze Body Shimmer is a softly scented powder that’s perfect for adding just a touch of sparkle to your shoulders or decolletage.

April 9th, 2008

Drugstore Superstar: Maybelline Double Face Perfector

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Double Face Perfector is a drugstore superstar that features two can’t-live-without concealers.

April 7th, 2008

Guerlain Le 2 de Guerlain Mascara Review

Guerlain’s new Le 2 de Guerlain Mascara features ones brush for lengthening lashes and another for those hard-to-reach lashes - but does it work?

April 3rd, 2008

Fake Bake Self-Tanning Body Butter Review

Fake Bake’s ‘Tantalizing’ Self-Tanning Butter delivers an instant moisturizing bronze glow and realistic gradual self-tan.

April 3rd, 2008

Nexxus Humectress Luxe Leave-In Conditioner Review

Nexxus Humectress Luxe Ultimate Moisturizing Leave-In Spray has a luscious tropical scent and provides hair-smoothing moisturization.

March 27th, 2008

Calvin Klein Blush Review

Is Calvin Klein’s new blush a product that you really want to have in your makeup bag?

March 24th, 2008

Cargo Blu_Ray Mascara Review

Cargo Blu-Ray Mascara may be designed for use with high-def film, but how well does it define your lashes?

March 19th, 2008

Hourglass Mineral Foundation Review

Hourglass Oxygen Foundation Powder has a swiveling-mirror compact that’s almost as luxe as the powder that’s inside it.

March 18th, 2008

Makeup Tragedy: Sue Devitt Lash Line Enhancer

Sue Devitt Microquatic Lash Line Enhancer promises to plump lashes at the root - but does it work?

March 14th, 2008

Cargo Blu-Ray Lipgloss Review

The Cargo Blu-Ray HD Lipgloss palette includes four luscious, lip-plumping shades.

March 13th, 2008

Nvey Eco Organic Erase Concealer Review

Nvey Eco Organic Erase is a certified organic concealer that performs well, but suffers from one potentially fatal flaw.

March 12th, 2008

Calvin Klein Eyeshadow Review

Calvin Klein’s new Tempting Glance eyeshadow is certainly pretty on the outside, but how good is the eyeshadow on the inside?

March 10th, 2008

Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Review

Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo is a powder hair cleanser that absorbs oil and cleanses hair - except there’s something you might not like about it.

February 28th, 2008

Korres Lip Butter Review Part 2: A Top Beauty Secret

While Korres Guava Lip Butter offers creamy moisturization, its special use makes it a powerful tool to have in your beauty arsenal.