BH Cosmetics - 28 Color Eyeshadow Palettes

BH Cosmetics was founded in 2009 and has it's headquarters in Los Angeles California. Their products are developed to professional standards and are very pocket book friendly, so you can purchase the vast array of products they offer without breaking the piggy bank.

The product line offers a variety of products ranging from products for the eyes (eyeshadow palettes/primers/eye lashes/liners etc.), face (blush/concealers/bronzers etc.), lips (lipsticks/balms/lip gloss etc.), brows (brow palettes/brow pencils/brow gel etc.), brushes (brush sets/individual brushes) and various accessories (makeup organizers/mirrors/makeup wipes etc.).  Products range in price from $1.95 to approximately $50.00. 

Products can be purchased from amazon.com or directly from their website at www.bhcosmetics.com (there is currently a sale going on the site).  I have also been able to locate certain products at my local Ross; TJ Maxx or Marshalls.  The products I am going to be discussing were both purchased from my local Ross for $9.99 each.  They can be purchased now on the website for $12.00 (regular price $19.00) at 37% off sale.

I have owned both of these palettes now for about a month and have been using them both for about the length of time that I have owned them, so that I can honestly share my opinion on them with you so let us jump in.

Neutral Eyes - 28 Color Eyeshadow Palette

This is a beautiful palette containing 28 neutral eyeshadow colors.  The colors in this palette can be used by persons of every complextion and are very flattering.  The palette contains a mixture of shimmer and matte shades and range in colors from nudes to deeper browns.

The colors at first sight are beautiful and very pigmented.  They are soft in texture and very creamy.  When applying the colors you get great color payoff with one swipe.  The product is also very buildable and very easy to work with.  The colors in the palette can take you from your work life to your party life.  

Look accomplished using the neutral palette.

Smokey Eyes - 28 Color Eyeshadow Palette

This is a beautiful palette with a very nice broad range of 28 colors ranging in colors from pinks, to blues to greys and blacks.  The palette has all of the colors needed to create very seductive smokey eye looks.

Like the neutral palette, this palette also contains from shimmer to mattes.  These colors are also highly pigmented and the color payoff with one swipe is simply delicious. The product is smooth and creamy to the touch and applies and blends with ease.  The colors in this palette are also buildable, however there is little need to have to build these colors like you would need to with the neutral palette.

Pictures of the product courtesy the BH Cosmetics website.

My overall opinion:

The one thing I did notice is there is a bit of fall out in the pan (not on the skin) when using a brush to pick up the product, however a little tap of the brush resolves this issue. I have used the product with both an eyeshadow primer and without a primer and as mentioned in my previous blogs I live in Florida with the heat and humidity most of the year round, and I did not experience any creasing or fading when using this product.  

The packaging is sturdy and very easy to open and close.  The product is also sleek and although on the wider side, it is thin and very easy to travel with.  As previously mention their products are budget friendly

I was very extremely happy with both palettes and I am happy to report that I am in love with them both.  I give the palettes a B+ for the product, the product appearance and the packaging.  I will MOST CERTAINLY purchase more from this brand.

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Ouidad Moisture Lock Leave in Conditioner

Ouidad products are specifically designed for us curly girls.  Part of their mission is to empower us curlies to understand, enhance and love our hair.   Ouidad has been around for the past 30 years and have committed to "pioneering new innovations to meet the needs of our curl community".

This is the first time I have invested in this line.  I am an "It's a 10" or DevaCurl girl, but when I went shopping to replace my very empty DevaCurl Styling Cream, Ulta was out of the product so.......... I saw the Ouidad display and have heard a great deal about their products so I figured why not.  I went ahead and purchased the Ouidad Moisture Lock Leave in Conditioner and was not disappointed.

This product is created to infuse moisture into every strand of the hair.  The Moisture Lock In provides protein to the hair which helps to create healthy curls.  The product also contains Prickly Pear Cactus Extract, Antioxidants Green Tea and Vitamin B5 to protect the hair, promote shine and provide ongoing conditioning.  What interested me the most was that this Leave In Conditioner also contained Arnica Extract, "which is a healing agent and also helps to promotes long-lasting hydration which seals the hair cuticle layer to prevent frizz and encourage healthier hair and scalp".

I purchased this product from Ulta for $26.00 for an 8.5 ozs/250ml bottle.  Currently Ulta has two promotions for Ouidad products purchased - FREE sample Moisture Lock Leave-In with any $25 Ouidad purchase (offer valid 10/4/15-10/24/15 or while supplies last) or FREE Pink Travel Pouch with any $25 Ouidad purchase (offer valid 10/4/15-10/24/15 or while supplies last).

 

I am in LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE with this product.   I have been using this product for approximately 2 months now.  I live in Florida where we have very high humidity most of the year round and this product helped to tame the frizz and helped me maintain control of my curls.  I was also able to get 3 days of my style without frizz.  My curls were defined, soft and smooth and my hair felt very healthy and shiney.


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