Southern Lady Style: A Look Inside Cherae's Make-Up Bag

I like changing things up a bit, and I do this frequently with the beauty products I use on a daily basis. I decided to look inside my make-up bag and conduct reviews on the products I am currently using. Maybe you will find your next favorite! Enjoy!


1. Clinique Moisture Surge: When I ran out of my Mary Kay Enriched Moisturizer Formula 1, I decided to try a sample of the Clinique Moisture Surge. The first time I used it I was a little unsure of how I felt about it because I am use to a creme based product, and the Clinique product is a gel-creme base. When you use the Clinique Moisture Surge it feels like you are rubbing aloe vera on sun-burned skin. It is refreshing, but sticky. After a minute or so the sticky feeling wears off, and your skin feels rejuvenated. All Clinique products are allergy tested and 100% fragrance free. They are also made in the U.S.A.  I enjoy this product and will most likely use it again in the future.  Visit clinique.com for more details. :)

 2. Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse: I switch brands of foundations every time I run out of the one I am currently using. So, I have tried out several different kinds, from liquid to mineral powder.  I am using Maybelline's Dream Matte Mousse and I am not too impressed. I have very dry skin and this matte based foundation is not the best one for my skin. The product advertisements show the foundation covering the skin for 100% perfection. I have found this benefit to be not so true. The matte mousse is a little too thick for me as well. I will most likely never use this product again. Visit maybelline.com for more details. :(

3. Cover Girl TRUblend Minerals: I change brands of powders just as frequently as my foundations. Currently I am using Cover Girl TRUblend Minerals. I love this product because of how light weight the powder feels on my skin and how well the powder covers. Since I use a foundation almost every day, this powder sets the foundation and makes my skin feel soft and smooth. I would definitely recommend this powder to anyone! Visit covergirl.com for more details. :)

 4. Cover Girl Smoky Shadow Blast: I use various eye shadows every week. I absolutely love my newest addition to my make-up bag! I am currently using the Bronze Fire combination of the Cover Girl Smoky Shadow Blast. This eye shadow stick is the easiest product I have ever tried. The shadow goes on smooth and even and stays on all day long. Step 1 is label on the stick and is applied to your eye lid. Step 2 is the other side of the stick and is applied to your crease and between your lid and eyebrow. Once the second color is blended you have a pretty smoky eye. Eyeliner and mascara increases the effect. I will be buying another stick as soon as I use the one I have. Visit covergirl.com for more details. =)

5. Benefit Smokin' Liner: I love black eyeliner even though I just use a small amount on a daily basis. Eyeliner along with my mascara brightens my eyes and highlights my changing eye color. I love my Benefit Smokin' Liner that came with my Benefit Smokin' Eyes Kit. I only use the kit on special occasions, but I use the eyeliner almost daily. This eyeliner goes on smooth and lasts all day. I will continue to use this product and recommend the entire kit to all my readers. Visit benefitcosmetics.com for more details. =)

6. Cover Girl Lash Blast Fusion: I always buy the newest mascara, so again I have tried several different types of mascara. Recently, while shopping for new mascara with my best friends, Lindsay & Brittany, I decided to try the Cover Girl Lash Blast Fusion. We were planning to compare this brand to another brand. Both mascaras give you length and volume when applied. The other brand looked fabulous on my girl, and the Cover Girl brand look pretty good on me. However, I am not too impressed and I will most likely not buy this particular mascara from Cover Girl again. The Lash Blast Fusion is a good mascara, but definitely not one of my personal favorites. I have used other brands of mascara and been much more impressed with how it looked on my eye lashes and how long it lasted throughout the day. Visit covergirl.com for more details. :/

7. Benefit Erase Paste: After most of my make-up is applied I enjoy applying this awesome brightening concealer from Benefit Cosmetics. I apply the Erase Paste underneath my eyes. This technique brightens my eyes and gets rid of any under eye circles. This concealer is a must have for all Southern Ladies. Visit benefitcosmetics.com for more details. =)

8. Benefit Brow Zings: I absolutely love this product and sometimes forget I even have it. The Benefit Brow Zings is a shaping wax for your eyebrows. When I use this product I always apply towards the end of doing my make-up. The wax helps to keep your eyebrows in place all day. The wax came along with my Smokin' Eye Kit. Visit benefitcosmetics.com for more details. :)

9. Estee Lauder Pure Color Gloss: I have been using this lip gloss for years now and I love it! I love the color and the light weight feeling of the gloss. I use the Shocking Pink color, not the one shown in the picture. I definitely recommend this product. Visit esteelauder.com for more details. =) 

10. Personalized Train Case: Lastly, I put my makeup into a personalized train case. A train case is the perfect size to put all your makeup in and easy to travel with. :)

I would love to hear from all my Southern Ladies about your own beauty product favorites! :)