After being pleasantly surprised by my first Target Beauty Box in December, I was thrilled when they offered two this month. Both were filled with plenty of goodies, but one I was especially excited to try out was the Revlon Ultimate All-In-One mascara. Revlon claims that this mascara will give your lashes five benefits: volume, length, definition, lift and intense color. But what is really different about this mascara is it's wand.

The wand is ridiculously tiny. So tiny that, when I first opened the mascara, I thought something was wrong with it. I've compared it to the size of the wand in my Smashbox Full Exposure mascara-- and that is a travel-sized product. I've tried it a couple of times and, so far, I have mixed feelings. The wand itself is surprisingly great. The size allows you to really get to those lashes in the inner corners of the eyes and I would say it definitely does add length, lift and intense color.

But the formula is... so-so. It it really thick and wet as you apply it which, paired with the small wand, can make clumping an issue. It also takes ages to dry; glasses wearers will want to wait at least a few minutes before putting their glasses on after applying. But my least favorite thing is the flaking. I've never had a non-fibrous mascara flake so noticeably. In just a few hours, I had little black specks dotting my cheeks and dirtying up my glasses.

Overall, I like the effect that this mascara gives my lashes. The smaller wand takes some getting used to, but is actually a really useful design change. I think the possible clumping is just an issue of getting used to the formula and the wand, but the flaking is less than desirable. This is a decent drugstore mascara-- not the best, but certainly not the worst-- and, for less than $6 bucks, it is worth trying.

I'm sure many of you have already heard of Younique products. The brand is similar to Avon and Mary Kay in the way their products are sold, with independent Younique 'Presenters' helping you navigate their products. But what makes Younique different from other brands is their use of natural ingredients to create what they call "healthy, clean, and pure cosmetics."

I am always on the hunt for an amazing mascara that will give me volume, definition, length-- I want it to be able to do everything and not clump. So when my friend and Younique presenter Sarajha invited me to buy from her recently, I had no excuse not to try the Moonstruck 3D Fiber Lashes. She had been wearing this mascara for a while and it looked amazing on her (everything looks amazing on her), and I had to see if I could make it work for me.

For $29, you get two products that come in a really nice little case. The first tube that you need to use is the transplant gel (using your own mascara first is optional). This helps the fibers in the second tube adhere to your lashes. The brush that comes with the transplant gel is your regular bristled wand, no plastic bristles here. It really helps separate your lashes and get them ready for the next step.

Next you want to take the second tube, with the Moodstruck Fibers, and apply them to your lashes in the same general motion as regular mascara. Underneath these fibers, I've found, seems to be a short-bristled wand. So I really try to get in there with this wand to keep the lashes separated as I apply these fibers. Don't go overboard with this; if you do, you'll find little fibers will fall into your eyes and onto your face throughout the day.

For the final step, go back to your transplanting gel and apply it over the fibers to set them in place. Now you are done! One tip I have is to try to do each eye individually, not go back and forth with the steps, because the transplanting gel can dry fast and you want to make sure you get those fibers on there.

And, of course, the important part: a before and after.

I can't lie-- I'm a elf fiend. elf (which stands for eyeslipsface) get a bad rep sometimes because their products are so cheap that people automatically think they are low-quality. I'm here to tell you that is a total lie, especially when it comes to their Studio line. Most of their products go for a dollar a pop. Those are the ones in the white packaging and, admittedly, they aren't always the best. But their Studio is an amazing value with sleek black packaging and a good quality product for only three dollars! That's not even the best part! I went to my local K-Mart and found a bin of elf products that were all less than a dollar. I couldn't pass up a deal like that. So if you've heard of elf but never tried it out, or if you've never heard of elf at all, continue reading to find out my thoughts-- complete with photos and swatches.

Yes, these elf Matte Lip Colors have already been used. I'm sorry, but I couldn't help myself and I had to try them out as soon as I got out of the store. Forgive me? I'm going to assume you said yes and go on telling you about the product. Coral is, of course, a coral lip color and it is very true to it's name-- the perfect mixture of pink and orange and is a great color for summer. Tea Rose is a dusty pink with a hint of lilac, and that little hint of lilac really makes the color unique. The formula is matte, which can sound pretty scary to people with dry lips (like mine). Amazingly, though, the lip pencils aren't very drying and with a gloss or a balm (perhaps an elf balm, which I'll review next?) they aren't drying at all. And the twist-up pencil allows for very controlled and precise application.

As you can see, the colors are quite sheer. They are buildable to a degree but the more product you apply the stickier it seems to get. Mellow Melon, on top, is a bit brighter than Peaceful Pink (bottom). Both are nice for a quick, sheer wash of color on the lips.

The next product I picked up was from their dollar collection, which I think is titled 'Essentials,' but don't take my word for it. One of my favorite YouTube gurus is Gracie Francesca (uglyfaceofbeauty) and she raves about this product. I've been meaning to pick it up for ages but I always seem to forget! It's a dual-ended clear gel mascara and brow set. I'm super excited to try it out because my brows are pretty much like a forest.

Last, and kinda least, is a mini-eyelash curler. It was seventy-five cents so I got it. What is one to do with a mini-lash curler? Maybe I'll try it out on the outer corners of my lashes and see if it adds any drama that my regular curler doesn't. We'll see.

You can pick up elf cosmetics at eyeslipsface.com, or you can sometimes find them at your local Target and K-Mart stores. I have a few more products of theirs that I'll be reviewing in the near future, including blusher, bronzer, and an eyeshadow palette.

See you next time!