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e.l.f. Cosmetics Matte Liquid Lipstick
Like most liquid lipsticks, these are priced around the $8 CDN. Elf recently expanded the shade selection for these as well, so there are more colors to choose from. I have Tea Rose, Blushing Rose, Praline, Wine Tour and Berry Sorbet. My least... +
Like most liquid lipsticks, these are priced around the $8 CDN. Elf recently expanded the shade selection for these as well, so there are more colors to choose from. I have Tea Rose, Blushing Rose, Praline, Wine Tour and Berry Sorbet. My least favorite is Tea Rose as it is a very cool, almost purple pink - however it is a very unique color. The texture of these is reminiscent of the nyx soft matte lip creams, but thicker. They are pigmented and dry down matte. The lasting power is average, and this will not stay on after any meal with oil. There is some transfer, but its pretty minimal. (this is longer lasting than the soft matte lip creams, but less hydrating, but not as drying or long wearing as other liquid lipsticks). I don't find that this clings to the lips like other liquid lipsticks. It wears down gradually like powder. You will still need oil to remove it though. There is no additional fragrance added to this, so it will smell like a mixture of clay and chemicals. The best part of this lipstick is the wand. It is heart shaped, which makes the application easier to control. The wand does dispense a lot of product however. -
e.l.f. Cosmetics Baked Eyeshadow Palette in NYC
This eyeshadow palette is very pigmented compared to some of elf's other baked products. The palette has a good mix of neutral and smokey colors, so it is great for a day look, and also transitioning to a night look. As with all elf products, the... +
This eyeshadow palette is very pigmented compared to some of elf's other baked products. The palette has a good mix of neutral and smokey colors, so it is great for a day look, and also transitioning to a night look. As with all elf products, the eyeshadows are more intense and pigmented when wet. Dry they are blendable, with decent color pay off. The palette comes with a mirror on the inside. One of the better baked eyeshadow palettes out there. -
Nyx Contour Intuitive Palette
If u can get this palette undamaged, it has great color pay off. The packaging is very simple and plastic, and means that the great colors inside are very susceptible to damage. I have the neutral palette, and it is a good combination of fall colors... +
If u can get this palette undamaged, it has great color pay off. The packaging is very simple and plastic, and means that the great colors inside are very susceptible to damage. I have the neutral palette, and it is a good combination of fall colors that complement each other nicely. For the price it is a good variety of different products. -
Dove Refresh + Care Volume & Fullness Dry Shampoo
This dry shampoo isn't bad. It also isn't particularly good. Its not as good as the got2b or the batiste. This will leave a white powdery look in your hair if you are not careful. The spray of this is quite intense. For the amount of product in the... +
This dry shampoo isn't bad. It also isn't particularly good. Its not as good as the got2b or the batiste. This will leave a white powdery look in your hair if you are not careful. The spray of this is quite intense. For the amount of product in the can. The can is huge - the packaging is nice and fancy. My main gripe with this is how pungent it is. It has a very strong smell. You would think that the herbal essences dry shampoo would have a stronger smell, but the smell of this overpowers that one by 3 times. You can smell it from a mile away. -
The Ordinary Serum Foundation
The most attractive part about this foundation is the price. It works better than most foundations at this price. The finish of this is relatively matte - it absorbs into the skin. It is very lightweight, and is light to medium coverage. It does not... +
The most attractive part about this foundation is the price. It works better than most foundations at this price. The finish of this is relatively matte - it absorbs into the skin. It is very lightweight, and is light to medium coverage. It does not mix well with any other foundations however, but mixes well with the coverage foundation. The product does separate, and so shaking before using is a must. The shade range is amazing for the price - and the inclusion of cool, neutral and warm tones is great. If you can, I would recommend going into a DECIEM and swatching, but if you can't, they have a 365day return policy - also the price is less than $7. -
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
This is a good basic moisturizer with decent ingredients and no dimethicone. It is not as heavy as other moisturizers, but it is not light either. It is somewhere in between. This doesn't smell like anything, but does smell a little chemically. The... +
This is a good basic moisturizer with decent ingredients and no dimethicone. It is not as heavy as other moisturizers, but it is not light either. It is somewhere in between. This doesn't smell like anything, but does smell a little chemically. The 30 ml size is great for travelling. It combines well with the caffiene, though pills on top of niacinimide. -
The Ordinary 100% Plant Derived Squalane
This oil is a great basic oil for mixing with anything and everything. It offers hydration and combines well with other oil based products nicely. I mix with the antioxidant range from TO - though I can imagine this mixing nicely with foundation as... +
This oil is a great basic oil for mixing with anything and everything. It offers hydration and combines well with other oil based products nicely. I mix with the antioxidant range from TO - though I can imagine this mixing nicely with foundation as well. I also use it on top of the niacinimide and the ascrobyl glucoside to get rid of the stickiness, and it works well for that. This is also great for sensitive skin users, as it is pure squalene, and has no detectable smell. It is a relatively light oil that absorbs relatively quickly. -
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
I understand that people might use this under the eyes, not see anything and be disappointed in this product, but I use it all over, and am quite pleased with the hydration it offers as a serum. The smell is also non-chemically and smells lightly of... +
I understand that people might use this under the eyes, not see anything and be disappointed in this product, but I use it all over, and am quite pleased with the hydration it offers as a serum. The smell is also non-chemically and smells lightly of coffee. As claimed the product does reduce puffiness - though I do not have a ton of puffiness to begin with. I have also found that this temporarily shrinks pores, though I do not have particularly large pores. However based on existing research on caffiene it stimulates blood flow, so reducing pore size and puffiness is not at all uncommon. Despite the high concentration of caffiene, I have not found that it irritates my skin. It is also not particularly sticky - a rarity within the TO serum range. As a basic serum, it is great, as an eye treatment, it is ok (dry skin users will want a heavier cream)- not sure it will reduce darkness under the eyes however. -
LA Girl Pro Conceal
The biggest thing this product has for it is its large shade range, and that its $7. The formula is also pretty nice, and is very creamy and blendable. Coverage could be better. The product dispenses from a brush tip, so it is not the most sanitary... +
The biggest thing this product has for it is its large shade range, and that its $7. The formula is also pretty nice, and is very creamy and blendable. Coverage could be better. The product dispenses from a brush tip, so it is not the most sanitary form of application. I do find that some of the lighter shades run a tad orange, but there are also color correctors in this line as well so mixing is your friend. I can understand why people use these concealers to highlight and contour, as they blend so nicely. They do work well under the eyes, and are buildable and blendable, and the brush tip is very helpful for concealing spots and blemishes - just remember to keep the brush tip clean. This product is kind of hard to find, but if you can find it, its a good concealer to get if you can get it in your color. -
essence Coverstick
Essence has reformulated the formula of the coverstick. The formula is quite pigmented and applies nicely. It dries matte, so is very buildable, and sets nicely with powder. This will crease on the under eyes even with powder. The shade range runs... +
Essence has reformulated the formula of the coverstick. The formula is quite pigmented and applies nicely. It dries matte, so is very buildable, and sets nicely with powder. This will crease on the under eyes even with powder. The shade range runs light, so is not good for anyone of color. Due to its matte nature, it is not as creamy or blendable, but a little dry feeling. It does not apply streaky or patchy. The packaging of this item is its real downfall, it will break apart on your after a couple uses, but if you can deal with that, this is a decent stick concealer for the price. -
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