Smashbox More Than Primer

RATING (out of 5 stars): 2 stars

COST: $42

THE SKINNY: I've been a fan of Smashbox primers for years and especially love the luminizing forumla. But this one, formulated to erase dark spots and brighten your complexion, is disappointing.

For starters, it's creamier than the other Smashbox offerings, which tend to be more waxy. The creamier version, while easier to apply, doesn't offer the same coverage. So I don't see that Smashbox "camera ready" result.

Smashbox More That Primer also seems to skimp on the primer part. My makeup didn't last any longer.

And I didn't notice any change in my dark spots after a few weeks of use.

That's disappointing for a brand that has worked so well in the past.

KEEP OR TOSS: Toss.

CHECK IT OUT: Smashbox recommends using this product twice a day.

-- Tested by Shay

Color Touch Eye, Cheek & Lip Glow

RATING (out of 5 stars): 4 stars

COST: $17

THE SKINNY: I didn't have a lot of hope for this color (teen tone) when I pulled it out of the box. I figured it would be too light and pinky for my fair skin. But it's not.

This creamy highlighter from Skinn Cosmetics adds a warm, pretty pink glow to my cheeks and eyes. I think it's better than blush for spring.

The bonus is it's easy to apply and lasts all day.

You can apply it with a brush or your fingertips.

KEEP OR TOSS: Keep. This is going to be one of my beauty staples.

CHECK IT OUT: Color Touch Eye, Cheek & Lip Glow comes in five colors, although the website is a little difficult to navigate.

-- Tested by Shay

Mark Glow Baby Glow Hook Up Lip Gloss

RATING (out of 5 stars): 3.5 stars

COST: $6.50

THE SKINNY: I had low hopes for this one. I don't know why. But I was surprised. This is a thicker gloss that is incredibly buttery and not too shiny. It feels great on my lips, and the color lasts about two hours.

My gloss is in "honey," a rosy nude color that is just a smidgen lighter than my natural lip color.

The Hook Up part of the product is a coupler that lets you snap several products, such as lip gloss and mascara, together to make it easier to carry around.

This is a great, inexpensive lip gloss that I will have to try in other colors.

KEEP OR TOSS: Keep. I love the way the gloss feels on my lips.

CHECK IT OUT: Glow Baby Glow comes in six colors and can be found on the Mark website.

-- Tested by Shay

La Fresh Travel Light Makeup Wipes

RATING (out of 5 stars): 2.5 stars

COST: $1.99 for eight

THE SKINNY: La Fresh's wipes are cool and soothing. Because of that, I really like using them after a workout. They wipe away that flushed feeling, along with sweat and dirt.

But they are not good for removing makeup. Maybe they're too wet. But they just smeared eyeshadow and mascara around my eyes.

If you're looking for something that will dissolve makeup, try a different product. Everything else I've used works better.

KEEP OR TOSS: Keep, but only for my gym bag.

CHECK IT OUT: These wipes came in a recent Ipsy box.

-- Tested by Shay

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush

RATING (out of 5 stars): 4 stars

COST: $26

THE SKINNY: This blush came in the Tarte Carried Away Collection, a Sephora exclusive for Christmas 2012. I had been using Nars blush in Orgasm (like nearly everyone else on the planet), but I found Tarte's blush in Adventurous to be a warmer color and add a nicer glow to my cheeks.

A light dusting of the blush really does last for the day, which is impressive.

Tarte is big into its Amazon Clay products, an ingredient said to absorb oil from the pores and leave skin feeling hydrated. It doesn't clog my pores or leave my skin feeling irritated.

KEEP OR TOSS: Keep. I like the color.

CHECK IT OUT: See all the available colors on the Tarte website.

-- Tested by Shay