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Younique Products: Yay Or Nay?

This year for Christmas was such a success for me! In fact, as a gift my aunt brought me some Younique makeup products that I've been itching to try from her online boutique. Included in the package was a Younique makeup bag, Mineral Touch Pressed Powder, their Lucrative Lip Gloss, Mineral eyeshadows, Pencil Eyeliner, and their famous Younique Fiber Mascara set. It was love at first sight for me.

What a great haul, right? I'm going to review each product separately, but to show you all what everything looks like on, I have created a video called My Review on Younique Products showing me using all of the products. It is on my Youtube page, but I am also going to put it at the bottom of this post.

So the first item I want to review is their Pressed Powder.

First off I want to gush on the look of the Younique products. I love how classic and simple the design is. It isn't cheesy or in your face like many other products. Instead it is simple and clean. Which is what catches my eye. As for the actual makeup, it is also just as good as the packaging. What I love about it is how nice and even it goes on. You don't have to worry about clumps because it applies evenly. Also, it covers just as well as a foundation! In fact, when I am wearing this product, it is usually the only thing I will use. Just because regular foundation isn't needed.

Would I recommend this product to a friend?- Yes, of course! Especially for someone who likes the natural look.

What rating would you give this product?- I would give this product a 3 out of 5. It has a beautiful, clean finish that leaves my skin feeling great. Plus, it doesn't cake up by the end of the day like some pressed powders. The only reason it lost stars with me is because of the price; compared to MAC's Pressed Powder ($26) or Clinique's Sheer Pressed Powder ($24), Younique comes in at $32, a little bit more than most. Though, I think that the quality and the coverage of this product makes up for the few extra dollars spent.

This is their Lucrative Lip Gloss line. Under my tree I received the Luxe shade, which is a nude shade (also, it is the second to last on the right side of this picture). I love this lip gloss so much because of it's smoothness. Usually before I put lip gloss on, I apply chap stick to make my lips softer, but with this lip gloss, I no longer need that step! Lastly, it comes in ten different shades to suit all of my makeup needs. Personally, I can't wait to collect each and everyone of them.

Would I recommend this product to a friend?- For sure! It is a beautiful line of glosses that leave my lips feeling extra soft and pretty. I wish everyone could have this feeling!

What rating would you give this product?- I'm giving this product a well deserved 4 out of 5 because of the feel of the gloss and because of shades that you can purchase them in. Compared to MAC "lip glass" ($15) and Bare Minerals Moxie Lipgloss ($18), Younique Lucrative Lipgloss comes in at a competitive price of $15. And to me, I would chose the Lucrative Line over both the BareMinerals and MAC lip line anyday.

Next, is their Pigment Powder Eyeshadow. Personally, I usually don't where a lot of eyeshadows except for every once and a while. After testing them out though, I really liked them. Something about other eyeshadows that I despise is how vibrant and "in your face" they are. Or, how when someone else wears eyeshadow, and you're just like, "Ouch." because they've put so much on. I always think, " if you wanted attention, you sure got it." Well, with these eyeshadows, you don't really have either of these problems to worry about. The first time I tried it I put a modest amount of powder on, which for me is not a lot, and you could barely notice it! I personally like this feature. You'd literally have to pack it on to get to the "hooker" level. (Thank you Younique makers for erasing this concern. I am forever in your debt.)

Would I recommend this to a friend?- Yes, and to some of my color-blinded friends, I have multiple times.

What rating would you give this product?- I am rating it 5 out of 5. Yes, I love this product probably the most out of my haul( besides the mascara). It allows me to do my eye makeup lightly without drawing unwanted attention. Compared to MAC eyeshadows($25) and BareMinerals ($15), Younique eyeshadows are a really good price, coming in at only $12.50 for each! It's a bargin! Yet another reason for me to love this product!

Eye Liner, a girl's bestfriend.. or one of her multiples right? I'm very picky about my eye liner. About the color, about how easy it is to apply, and whether it is pencil or liquid. That being said, usually I stick with liquid eyeliners because I like how it goes on. It's harder to apply, but once you master it, it is worth the 50x that you attempted it before actually getting it. I usually don't like pencil liner because to me, it is harder to put on, and you have to put multiple coats on to get a full, clear line. Plus, you have to sharpen them, and that's just a pain. So when I first tried this, I wasn't expecting to like it, but I did! I really, honestly did, and it shocked me. With this bad boy, I didn't have to do line over line to get it perfect. It was easy on, and when it came time to remove it before bed, it was easy off! It was such a shocker that I haven't worn anything else since!

Would I recommend this to a friend- Over and over again. I love it! It is the best pencil eyeliner I've ever owned.

What rating would you give this item?- I'm giving it a grand total of 5 out of 5 just because of how much it impressed me! Thank you Younique for this! I truly love you! Compared to MAC pencil eyeliner ($16) and Bare Minerals pencil eyeliner ($16), Younique pencil eyeliner is only $15, saving you a dollar... which is valuable for vending machines at school, might I add.

*At this time they do not have liquid eyeliner (Trust me, I checked), but maybe if enough people asked for it, they might come out with one!

Lastly, is their infamous Fiber Mascara. Included in this is a gel brush and fiber brush. Those of you who are not familiar with their mascara, what you do is put on your regular mascara, then, concentrating on one eye at a time, apply the gel (the longer tube) on both top and bottom lashes. After doing this, you take the fibers (the shorter tube) and apply from mid lash to tips of lashes, also on top and bottom. Finish off with the gel tube one last time, and then repeat on the next eye! It may seem like a process, and it is, but it's worth it, trust me. Here is a before and after on me.

The lighting was a little weird in the second photo, but you get the jest of it. It's magic! Especially for people like me who have short, stubby lashes.. yes I'm talking to you, girly. It's a perfect way to get long lashes that are yours and aren't fake and messy!

Would I recommend the product to a friend?- Oh yes, and I have. My mom wears it, my sister wears it, and I'm currently trying to convince my friend to purchase it now. It is a must for my makeup routine.

What rating would you give this product?- 4 out of 5. Why? Because it is a miracle worker on my small, thick eyelashes! The only reason it doesn't have five stars is because of the time it takes to put it on. It does take a little longer than just regular mascara, but I find time in my beauty routine to do it. Compared to MAC mascara ($17) and BareMinerals ($18), Younique mascara set is hefty, coming in at $29, but you aren't just getting a mascara. You are getting fibers that will increase the length of your lashes too, and to me, this is worth the splurge.

Overall, I am very pleased with the Younique products. As an overall company, I would give it a 4 out 5, and I would certainly recommend their products to anyone.

I hope you guys enjoyed these reviews! Also, if you want to purchase these items, click this link!

XO Kate

P.S- Video for these products is currently in progress. Please be patient. XO Kate

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