As a BzzAgent, I get to try products for free in exchange for an honest review and creation of buzz on the Web. This week I received 2 new products in the mail: L'Oreal Paris The One Sweep Eye Shadow and Double Extend Eye Illumintor Mascara. Honestly, I rarely wear makeout - only once in a blue moon for a special occasion or maybe date night with hubby. These 2 products, however, are easy enough to make me want to wear makeup a little more often.

The One Sweep Eye Shadow

I really love the eye shadow because as the name suggests, it only takes one sweep to apply it! I am a person that knows nothing about applying eye shadow, so the fact that this one container has all 3 colors needed to enhance (define, color, highlight) your eyes is very convenient. There is no need to apply each shade separately, it's all applied in a single sweep. Up close you can see each color on your lid, but they blend to perfection. The shape of the applicator is shaped to match your lid which makes it really easy to get that one sweep down to a science. They have different palettes for each eye color; I received the one for brown eyes.

Double Extend Eye Illuminator Mascara

The mascara is a bit harder to apply (for an amateur like me), but I love the final result. It adds a hint of sparkle to the lashes, really highlights them and make them sparkle. The product is clump free so there's no mess when applying and it should last awhile. You apply the actual black mascara first and then the bronze topcoat to the tips of the lashes. It is supposed to lengthen and intensify the lashes. My lashes are already pretty long, so I didn't notice too much extra length to them; I did notice some intensity though. I took before and after pics below for you to see for yourself.

Before Eye Shadow and Mascara

So this is my natural look that I rock 98% of the time. I am wearing lip gloss only.

After Eye Shadow and Mascara

Remember, I really don't know anything about applying makeout - so I may have applied it all wrong lol. You can see on one eye I have a little more color (from the eye shadow) towards the bottom of my lid than than the other (I'm still getting into the habbit of this). You also really can't see the sparkles from the mascara; I guess it only shows in person. I also did not apply any eye liner.

 

If you read my recent post on Skin Care Deals, then you'll know how I received these samples.

I went on a 6-hour hunt for skin care freebies and these are just some of the ones I received today. Opening my mailbox, it felt a lot like Christmas!

Derma E

I have 2 face washes and a moisturizing gel (all full size) that I purchased from them and I really love their skin care products -- mainly because they're organic.

They sent a catalog showcasing their summer sale (June 1 - August 31) and 13 sample packs! Plus they also sent a $5 off coupon on a purchase from their website.

I don't think this deal is on my Skin Care Deals blog post so I'll have to add it. I only paid $2.95 for shipping (thanks to a coupon code found online).

Cleopatra's Choice

I was really excited about receiving this pack (and it's on my Skin Care Deals list). They sent me 10 tiny sample tubs.

They use natural ingredients like Derma E but most of their products are also enhanced with minerals from the Dead Sea!

One thing that I want to order from their site is the Exfoliating Facial Salts! They have an amazing effect on the skin.

DHC

Their samples were not as generous as Derma E or Cleopatra's Choice but, I did receive a $5 gift certificate -- which is nice.

The samples were stuck to the catalog (2 on the front and 2 on the back). Their products are olive oil-based from Japan.

So as you can see, I have a LOT of stuff to try out and I can't wait!! I already tried the Adovia Deep Pore Mineral Cleanser from Cleopatra's Choice earlier today and I really liked it. Stay tuned for the reviews :)