Take a Second Look of Your Beauty Products

Give these 5 underrated beauty products another chance to wow you

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Mar. 5

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Cherie is an online community of beauty lovers sharing their stories; whether that's their favorite products, makeup tutorials, or skincare routines. Download the app today to be a part of #BeautyWithoutBarriers and show the world what beauty means to you!We’ve all been there, you hear everyone raving about a beauty product, then are a little disappointed when you try it. “Nothing worth blogging about,” you sigh, then let the bottle collect dust in your medicine cabinet. Or how about this scenario? You had a true blue cleanser for a while, but forgot about it when you started experimenting with other potions. It’s fun to discover new tips and tricks in the world of beauty products, and there’s always something new to sample! But it can be so rewarding to rediscover an old favourite, or something you tried before that didn’t quite work as you expected. Not sure where to start? Cherie beauty has your back. Here’s our round up of misunderstood or forgotten beauty products we think deserve another chance.TonerToners get a seriously bad reputation. Ask any esthetician, and this is one of their number one gripes! A classic skin care routine should be anchored by 3 steps: cleanse, tone, moisturize. A lot of us shy away from toners thanks to the erroneous assumption that it dries the skin. This is likely thanks to old fashioned toners that go heavy on the alcohol to give you a satisfying tingling sensation- all while stripping you dry! A good toner will balance your skin PH, and actually prep it to absorb moisture. Stay away from toners with high alcohol levels, sodium laureth sulfate, and petroleum.Lush “Breath of Fresh Air” TonerOur favourite is Lush’s “breath of fresh air.” The ingredients are groovy for any skin type, and the spray pump makes it easy to apply. Just spritz, wipe of access with a cotton pad, and follow up with your favourite moisturizer.

LUSHBreath of Fresh Air

Tea Tree oilYou probably used tea tree oil in High School, but maybe you haven’t thought about it in a while. It’s often recommended for teens because of its gentle acne fighting abilities. Tea Tree is derived from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia plant, which is native to Australia. Tea tree is lovely on your face, body, and even around the house! It has the cleansing benefits of alcohol without the harsh effects or chemical smell. You don’t have to be acne prone to reap the beautifying benefits this plant has to offer.Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Face Wash FoamWe love this product because it comes straight from the Aussie source. The tea tree effectively cleanses, while calming chamomile combats redness. It’s gentle enough for all skin types, and vegan to boot!

Tea Tree Face Wash Foam, Thursday Plantation, cherie

Thursday PlantationTea Tree Face Wash Foam

Eye CreamThe biggest mistake you can make with eye cream is putting it off. We tend to be so results-driven with our beauty products, we forget to be preventative. Eye cream may not look like it's having much of an effect on youthful peepers, but you’ll thank yourself later. The skin around your eye is so sensitive. If you’ve tried eye cream in the past and felt irritated by it, it was likely due to your application technique. Use your ring finger to gently tap your eye cream to damp, freshly toned skin. Stay slightly below the eye to avoid irritation. Lastly, let your eye cream set in for a couple minutes before applying moisturizer. If you apply a thicker cream right away, your eye cream goes along with it! You’ll be nice and hydrated, but your undereyes won’t get the targeted attention they need.Glossier Bubblewrap Eye & Lip Plumping CreamWe love this product because it has an immediate plumping effect, so you can see the results right away. The intense hydration helps you out in the long haul, making it a “best of both worlds” product. Bubblewrap is even contact lense wearer approved- so there’s no excuse not to try it.

Bubblewrap Eye + Lip Plumping Cream, Glossier., cherie

Glossier.Bubblewrap Eye + Lip Plumping Cream

Sponges and Beauty BlendersBeauty blenders and similar sponges have been FRAMED for eating up too much foundation! Did you ditch the blender in favour of a brush, or even your fingers? At Cherie, we’re all about using whatever works best for you- but we’d like to invite you to give the sponge another chance. Blenders and sponges give your skin a gorgeous, diffused look when used with your favourite foundation. As a sponge, these squishy little guys like to eat up moisture, so you’ll want to wet yours before using it. Run your sponge under the tap and squeeze out the excess til it's plump, but not wet. Once the blender has been properly moisturized, your liquid foundation stays on the surface.E.L.F. Total Face SpongeNo budget for a beauty blender? No problem! This effective little number from e.l.f. costs less than your Starbucks run. Added bonus? E.l.f. products are 100% cruelty free.

e.l.f.Total Face Sponge

Pressed PowderIn today’s High Definition world, nobody wants to look cakey or flakey, but that doesn’t mean avoiding a pressed powder foundation. Gone are the days of thick “cake” makeup that settled into fine lines. Listen to your aunt Cherie- there’s a world of bouncy, beautiful powders out there to discover. If you have oily or combination skin, or are looking for a final step to your full coverage foundation routine, pressed powders are your perfect match. Swipe a little across your t-zone on light days, or build up that coverage on a night out. Either way, powders can give you the photo finish you want without sacrificing your skin’s natural silkiness.MAC Mineralize Skinfinish NaturalWe love this powder from MAC because it's lightly pearlescent for a 3 dimensional finish, and infused with Vitamin E to hydrate your precious skin while keeping oil at bay. The best thing about it? MAC has a wide selection of shades for all skin tones.