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Maybelline New York Master Drama Eyeliner
This eyeliner is made of an oil-free cream formula with a high concentration of pigment. It goes on very smoothly and is easy to blend, and the color is quite opaque and bold. Maybelline claims that it is smudge proof and waterproof for up to 16... +
This eyeliner is made of an oil-free cream formula with a high concentration of pigment. It goes on very smoothly and is easy to blend, and the color is quite opaque and bold. Maybelline claims that it is smudge proof and waterproof for up to 16 hours, but I'm not sure I agree with them on that after using the product. It is not entirely waterproof, but it does hold up pretty decently against oily skin or moisture in the air. I find that it does tend to "bleed" a little bit after a couple hours of wearing it. I'm also not really a fan of the eyeliner pencil design. You have to twist the bottom of the pencil to get the product to come through the tip, and at first the product is shaped into a point, but after a couple uses it is basically flat and kind of hard to do details with. You CAN try to pinch the product back into a point, but its a messy process and the product tends to break off when you do this. Still, not bad for a cream liner. Tip: to keep your liner from smudging or bleeding, use a thin liner brush to apply a couple strokes of eyeshadow (in the same color as the eyeliner) over your line and it will help keep it in place much longer. Translucent powder may work for this as well. -
John Frieda Sheer Blonde Color Renew Tone Correcting Shampoo
This shampoo really does what it says it does. I recently went from dark brunette (my natural color) to a blonde ombre. Naturally, my hair turned shades of yellow and orange due to brassiness. My mom received a sample of this shampoo and gave it to... +
This shampoo really does what it says it does. I recently went from dark brunette (my natural color) to a blonde ombre. Naturally, my hair turned shades of yellow and orange due to brassiness. My mom received a sample of this shampoo and gave it to me to try, and the results were dramatic. Even though this shampoo line is a little on the expensive side, I bought it anyway because it really did work for me. The reddish tones and yellow tones in my hair are almost completely gone and I'm not even half way through the bottle. Definitely recommend this product and will continue to buy it myself! Tip: Buy the conditioner as well, it's worth the money! -
COVERGIRL LashBlast Volume Mascara
I have this mascara in both regular and waterproof. I really like the formula of the mascara, but I feel like the applicator brush sabotages it so to speak. The applicator brush is made with little spikes of some kind of soft plastic material and... +
I have this mascara in both regular and waterproof. I really like the formula of the mascara, but I feel like the applicator brush sabotages it so to speak. The applicator brush is made with little spikes of some kind of soft plastic material and doesnt seem to do a good job of coating the lashes and keeping them apart. Its not bad if you only apply 1 or 2 coats, but after that it starts to clump your lashes together. I would recommend only using 1 or 2 coats of this mascara, and if you want to add to your lashes after that, use a different mascara that has a brush made with bristles. It has its pros and cons, but besides the applicator, the product inside is pretty good. -
Maybelline New York Colossal Volum' Express Mascara
This is definitely my go-to mascara. It goes on without clumping together lashes or leaving them looking lumpy. I like it because it's versatile. You can apply just one coat for a subtle, more natural look or you can apply 2 or 3 coats for a more... +
This is definitely my go-to mascara. It goes on without clumping together lashes or leaving them looking lumpy. I like it because it's versatile. You can apply just one coat for a subtle, more natural look or you can apply 2 or 3 coats for a more dramatic or smoky look. A little tip: when I want very long, thick and noticeable lashes I will apply 1 or 2 coats BEFORE applying my eyeshadow. This allows the excess eyeshadow powder to fall down onto my lashes, then when I'm finished I will apply another 1 or 2 coats. The result looks just like falsies, as the powder on the lashes in between coats really plumps them up. You can get the same result by applying baby powder or loose foundation powder to your lashes in between coats, if you are going for a look that doesn't include eyeshadow. Love this product and ALWAYS have at least one in my makeup bag at all times! -
Maybelline New York Dream Bouncy Blush
I'm not a fan of this product. The "bounciness" is really only air bubbles trapped in under a layer of the blush, which is kind of silly. I found that I couldn't apply this blush without ruining my foundation. Its hard to apply, the product needs to... +
I'm not a fan of this product. The "bounciness" is really only air bubbles trapped in under a layer of the blush, which is kind of silly. I found that I couldn't apply this blush without ruining my foundation. Its hard to apply, the product needs to be sort of warmed up by rubbing your fingers on it. I don't like to apply any makeup with my fingers, but that is the instruction on the label for this product. It seems like it doesn't really show up well unless you cake it on, and then its uncomfortable to wear. I wouldn't recommended this to anyone. -
Maybelline New York Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer
I use this for highlighting when I do contouring and its wonderful. It gives a great glow and highlights perfectly, and it blends in really well. It comes in a stick and out through a small brush so its good for details. It also makes my skin look... +
I use this for highlighting when I do contouring and its wonderful. It gives a great glow and highlights perfectly, and it blends in really well. It comes in a stick and out through a small brush so its good for details. It also makes my skin look amazing in photos. I love it and will be buying it again. -
Rimmel London Stay Matte Pressed Powder
I bought this powder in shade 001 transparent, because I was looking to use it as a setting powder. It works great as a setting powder, it takes away all the shine that my foundation doesn't completely cover. I've also used it on its own on days... +
I bought this powder in shade 001 transparent, because I was looking to use it as a setting powder. It works great as a setting powder, it takes away all the shine that my foundation doesn't completely cover. I've also used it on its own on days that I don't wear full makeup. Its nice and lightweight, and is great to put on if you're not feeling like doing your full makeup but still would like a nice matte complexion. It's not really suitable for dry skin, it tends to show up dry patches. -
Maybelline New York Baby Lips Lip Balm
I'm usually not a fan of lip balms and glosses because I can never seem to find one that doesn't smell/taste gross and isn't sticky. I actually really like this lip balm. It does wonders for moisturizing my lips, it smells great, and it gives a nice... +
I'm usually not a fan of lip balms and glosses because I can never seem to find one that doesn't smell/taste gross and isn't sticky. I actually really like this lip balm. It does wonders for moisturizing my lips, it smells great, and it gives a nice subtle color and semi gloss. If I skip a day of wearing it, I can really notice how dry they feel without this product. -
Maybelline New York Fit Me Foundation Stick
I use this foundation stick daily, its my current favorite. I use it for regular everyday foundation, and I also have a stick in a darker shade that I use for contouring. It blends really well and feels good on my skin. The shine free part, is short... +
I use this foundation stick daily, its my current favorite. I use it for regular everyday foundation, and I also have a stick in a darker shade that I use for contouring. It blends really well and feels good on my skin. The shine free part, is short lived. When I first apply, it is mostly matte, but it lasts about a half hour and then I have to apply a transparent matte powder over top. The actual stick of foundation is pretty small, and I use it up pretty quickly. Besides that, I like everything else about the product. -
TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoo
I tried Tresemme Fresh Start Volumizing Dry Shampoo because I was looking for something quick to use between shampoos that would help my hair to look less oily and be more manageable. This product delivered in all those areas. Its made with mineral... +
I tried Tresemme Fresh Start Volumizing Dry Shampoo because I was looking for something quick to use between shampoos that would help my hair to look less oily and be more manageable. This product delivered in all those areas. Its made with mineral clay and citrus, and it absorbs every bit of the oil in your roots, however if you hold the can too close to your hair while spraying, the product will show up in your hair and looks like white powder. You can work the product into your hair with your fingers and the whiteness will disappear. I also noticed the product works really well for styling, even when my hair isn't oily, I'll use it if I want a hairstyle with a lot of volume. It helps to keep your hair in place too, if you give your hair a little spray when you've finished your styling. -
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