AlexJC
Member Since: May 22, 2011Reviews
Marcelle BB Cream
I received a sample of this to review from Marcelle and while I like this product, the price and the quality seem to make it just a more expensive primer. I have problem skin so this is too sheer for me to wear on it's own but as a tinted... +
I received a sample of this to review from Marcelle and while I like this product, the price and the quality seem to make it just a more expensive primer. I have problem skin so this is too sheer for me to wear on it's own but as a tinted primer, this does a good job. It's rich and very moisturising which I like a lot but it isn't very pigmented.
The colour does a good job of absorbing and changing to match your skin tone. When I first tried it on my hand, it seemed to just disappear into my skin! I like to wear this underneath my foundation and over top my moisturiser. I think compared to the Asian BB creams, it is comparable but darker and less pigmented and I find that the Asian ones tend to cover more skincare problem bases (they make anti-aging ones) etc. and this one is thinner and more watery. All in all, I like this product but I'm not sure if I will repurchase. I like the price though= $23 is pretty comparable to other BB creams so it isn't bad.
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stila cosmetics Custom Colour Self Adjusting Blush in Coral
I received this product to review a few months back and it's still going strong! It is so pigmented that a little goes a very long way. The colour is very bright and bold and using too much makes it very intense so use it lightly. I like that... +
I received this product to review a few months back and it's still going strong! It is so pigmented that a little goes a very long way. The colour is very bright and bold and using too much makes it very intense so use it lightly.
I like that the colour stays true through the day, it really doesn't fade too much. The one thing I don't like is that because it is so intense, if not applied properly it can get streaky or have patches. The colour is supposed to work on multiple skintones and it actually does. It works on almost any skin colour and settles to a nice shade. It is on the pricier side, but for how long it lasts and because it adheres so well, it is worth it.
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Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Cheek and Lip Stain
I really like Benetint- I love tints in general because they have great colour and pigmentation and at the same time are so light. I like that Benetint comes in a cute little package and it is really easy to apply. Because it is a tint, it dries... +
I really like Benetint- I love tints in general because they have great colour and pigmentation and at the same time are so light. I like that Benetint comes in a cute little package and it is really easy to apply. Because it is a tint, it dries quickly though and you can't really blend it in- so you need to work fast!
On it's own, this product gives a nice glow but I love really standout rosy cheeks so I usually layer with a powder blush too. The only thing I really don't like about this product is the price. It's about 10 too much for me to buy on a regular basis. I do love that it can be used on cheeks and on lips but it's really too much money. I like the application of this product but I get a bit skeeved out by the brush, after a while it gets pretty gross and not at all like something I want to put on my lips.
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COVERGIRL Natureluxe Silk Foundation
It takes a lot for me to switch products if I am in love but when I saw this foundation on my sister, I was convinced I needed to try it out. I like that this foundation is matte, dries well and has pretty little rub off. It has pretty good... +
It takes a lot for me to switch products if I am in love but when I saw this foundation on my sister, I was convinced I needed to try it out. I like that this foundation is matte, dries well and has pretty little rub off.
It has pretty good coverage too- I was surprised at the colouring, while I still need a good concealer, this does a good job of evening out my skin tone and covering any patches. I have this foundation in shade 305 one of the lighter ones and it matches perfectly. It is a soft foundation, one of the things that struck me was how well it dried. It was a powdery but smooth finish- not chalky or cakey.
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Rimmel London Volume Flash Scandaleyes Mascara
I have to say, I am a pretty big fan of this mascara so far. It has a very big and thick brush which I love in a mascara. I would compare it to CoverGirl LashBlast or Dior Show. It creates thick, long and very full lashes. It's a pretty good... +
I have to say, I am a pretty big fan of this mascara so far. It has a very big and thick brush which I love in a mascara. I would compare it to CoverGirl LashBlast or Dior Show. It creates thick, long and very full lashes.
It's a pretty good price point and lasts a pretty long time, although throughout the day, I did feel like my lashes lost some of their luster.
I'm not sure if I will be switching permanently to this one, I'm pretty loyal to my mascara but I would definitely buy this again.
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L'Oreal Carbon Black Extra Intense Liquid Pencil Eyeliner
I really like this eyeliner- it's smooth and smudge-able and lives up to the title "liquid pencil eyeliner"- which at first, I didn't get but it really is very smooth- almost like a liquid liner. I love the fact that it comes with a rubber... +
I really like this eyeliner- it's smooth and smudge-able and lives up to the title "liquid pencil eyeliner"- which at first, I didn't get but it really is very smooth- almost like a liquid liner.
I love the fact that it comes with a rubber tip on the other end so you can smudge your makeup to create a smokey eye. It's a very pigmented and intense colour and keeps for an entire day. It doesn't really dry like other liners though making it very easy to get all over your face and hands.
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L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner
This eyeliner is thick and looks similar to a jumbo pencil from NYX but it doesn't work like one at all. I was expecting a very smudge-able pencil, but this one is much more similar to a regular eyeliner. I like that it comes with it's own... +
This eyeliner is thick and looks similar to a jumbo pencil from NYX but it doesn't work like one at all. I was expecting a very smudge-able pencil, but this one is much more similar to a regular eyeliner. I like that it comes with it's own sharpener and so you can sharpen it enough to create a thin line but used on it's side you can create a thicker one.
It's a very intense and pigmented colour. It stays on pretty long and doesn't really move around like a cheaper eyeliner might. I'm not sure if it worth almost $9 US but it's a good product and as a huge fan of black liner, I love that this one creates a really deep and striking look.
I received this product to review from L'Oreal Paris.
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The Body Shop Born Lippy Mango Peach Lip Balm
I received this product to review but I've used this one before as well- it's one of my favourite lip balms! The Body Shop makes the Born Lippy as well as the Lip Butters but I always come back to these. I find these ones the most... +
I received this product to review but I've used this one before as well- it's one of my favourite lip balms!
The Body Shop makes the Born Lippy as well as the Lip Butters but I always come back to these. I find these ones the most moisturizing of all Body Shop balms. I like that it lasts longer than others and gives some shine as well. This balm helps to reduce flaky lips during the winter and to keep your already soft lips nice and smooth!
The best part of these and this particular balm is the smell! And for a lip balm, it doesn't taste too bad either, which is a nice feature when you are constantly snacking all day!
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TheVolts.Com
This site is pretty cool and new concept. Right now it is invite only and I was sent an invite code from the company to be able to shop. Once you have an invite code, you create an account and you can go ahead and shop! The site has "sales" that... +
This site is pretty cool and new concept. Right now it is invite only and I was sent an invite code from the company to be able to shop. Once you have an invite code, you create an account and you can go ahead and shop!
The site has "sales" that change every few weeks or so. So for about three weeks, they will feature about three different brands and have select merchandise from each brand. The great part is- you can score some awesome deals. The brands are very trendy and current brands and range from jewellery to clothing to lingerie. I found the selection a bit random at times and at times there was really nothing I liked. However, they send you weekly or bi-weekly emails with a list of what's being sold on the site so you can check it and decide if you like what's going on.
I purchased a Cheap Monday sweater for about 41 dollars on the site. I love my sweater and it came super fast- like within a few days. I liked how they told me what day it would be shipped out on as well, it helped to know when I could expect it. The shipping was a bit pricey for me though- about $10. Not too bad, but shipping within Canada, I feel shouldn't be that much. When looking at Cheap Monday items, there were also jeans for about $35- good deal but all the sizes were sold out already.
The pictures on the site leave a bit to be desired though- they don't really should you how it will fit. They are more artsy than anything.
I recommend this site and I hope it goes public soon- I think people will like the idea of having weekly sales!
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Joe Fresh Lip Tint
I'm so pleased I was given this product to test out! I couldn't believe after using it, how inexpensive it was! I would compare it to a PosieTint or BeneTint type product, they feel very similar in texture and look similar when dry only this... +
I'm so pleased I was given this product to test out! I couldn't believe after using it, how inexpensive it was! I would compare it to a PosieTint or BeneTint type product, they feel very similar in texture and look similar when dry only this one is significantly less in price. I tried this out in the shade Bubblegum and I was worried at first because the colour is sooo pink and bright but on lips, it dries to a much more subtle, rosy shade. I like the application of the product, the fact that it is a light stain means that it is easy to put on, go and not worry about your lip line or getting it on your teeth (score!)
It dries quickly, which means it isn't great for blending so be sure to put on, smosh lips together quickly and by then, it is dry. The one thing I didn't like was that I found it pretty drying- similar to a lipstick, so I use a lip balm underneath the product.
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