I was just introduced to some very popular beauty products for eyes, both for lashes and lids. Everything sounded so amazing that I couldn't resist spending some of my own hard earned money to try them out. I've had a chance to use each a few times...

The first item was the Shu Uemura Mini Eyelash Curler, $17

I am a big fan of the original cult favorite Shu Uemura eyelash curler and been happily curling my lashes with it for years. This new mini eyelash curler caught my attention for two reasons:
1. It was by Shu Uemura
2. It promised to curl the hard to reach inner lashes and outer lashes the original can miss

I used my mini for the first time this morning and was quite surprised when I took it out of the box... it's very small! I know it's called the mini, but it's about 1/2 or a 1/4 of the original and therefore a bit awkward to use. It is much easier to reach the inner and outer lashes and I think that with practice, I will come to love the mini as much as the original. However, the mini will not replace the original, instead it should be used along with the original, to beautifully curl ALL of your lashes!

The second item was DiorShow Mascara by Christian Dior, $24

I firmly believe "you get what you pay for" and that, in general, items of a lower price are often lower in quality. But I gave up on high priced mascara found at the counters of the department stores, as I didn't see a difference in the quality. I switched to a drugstore brand that received great reviews and was present on many top beauty product lists, Maybelline Great Lash mascara (the pink and green one).

I decided to abandon my $4 mascara and try DiorShow because of the rave reviews it received from co-workers and friends. I was immediately impressed when I pulled the brush out of the tube... it's very full and certainly gives the impression of a super mascara. I have used the mascara a couple times and really like it. I'm not convinced it's worth the extra $$, but I encourage everyone who LOVES make up to give it a try.

The third and final eye related item was Urban Decay's Eyeshadow Primer Potion, $16

Every girl needs a primer under her make up, I never leave home
without it! I just tried a great product from AVON, called Magix, that functions as a primer, but also can be worn alone. This "magic" product actually does what it promises -- minimizes pores, and makes your skin look smooth and flawless. But I digress! The minute I discovered a primer for eyeshadow, I had to have it.

The first thing I noticed was the adorable bottle, just the thing you'd want a potion to come in! The primer potion kept my eyeshadow in place all day long! And didn't want to quit when I washed the rest of my make up off at the end of the day. I highly recommend this product to anyone who wants their make up to look the same at 9 pm as it did at 9 am. This is a must have for any bride!

Have you tried any of these products? Share your experiences or recommend other products that you love.