chick4585
Member Since: August 25, 2011Reviews
Benefit Cosmetics Eye Bright Pencil
one of the better benefit products i've tried. i don't see it as being anything special, although it is creamy and smooth. i wouldn't repurchase it though, because surely you can find a nyx jumbo pencil (cottage cheese, maybe?) that gives the same... +
one of the better benefit products i've tried. i don't see it as being anything special, although it is creamy and smooth. i wouldn't repurchase it though, because surely you can find a nyx jumbo pencil (cottage cheese, maybe?) that gives the same effect. -
Benefit Cosmetics High Beam Liquid Face Highlighter
another benefit product not worth the money. this is a very pretty color and really is a legitimate highlighter, but it's nothing spectacular, especially not for $28. e.l.f.'s highlighters are only $1 and pretty comparable, unfortunately (although... +
another benefit product not worth the money. this is a very pretty color and really is a legitimate highlighter, but it's nothing spectacular, especially not for $28. e.l.f.'s highlighters are only $1 and pretty comparable, unfortunately (although the packaging is crap).
http://www.chickadvisor.com/item/elf-shimmering-facial-whip-1/
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Benefit Cosmetics Bella Bamba Blush
i had been eyeing up this blush for a while -- the color really drew me to it. it's a pretty hot pink with gold reflects. the blushes alone retail for about $28, but i picked it up in the "pretty committee" kit ($39). i'm impressed with the color... +
i had been eyeing up this blush for a while -- the color really drew me to it. it's a pretty hot pink with gold reflects. the blushes alone retail for about $28, but i picked it up in the "pretty committee" kit ($39). i'm impressed with the color, pigmentation, and texture, but there are equally good blushes that cost much less. really like it, but wouldn't repurchase. it's very simliar to the blush color from the e.l.f. blush/bronzer duo.
http://www.chickadvisor.com/item/elf-contouring-blush-38-bronzing-powder/
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bareMinerals Prime Time Foundation Primer
don't get me wrong, this is a great primer. but it's not worth it for the price ($22). it is very similar to smashbox photo finish (which isn't worth it either). that said though, there are quite a few drugstore dupes that perform just as well if... +
don't get me wrong, this is a great primer. but it's not worth it for the price ($22). it is very similar to smashbox photo finish (which isn't worth it either). that said though, there are quite a few drugstore dupes that perform just as well if not better. a drugstore practically identical to this is palladio's herbal foundation primer (about $11). http://www.chickadvisor.com/item/palladio-herbal-foundation-primer/ -
Benefit Cosmetics Stay Don't Stray Makeup Primer
i have nothing positive to say about this product. i received a sample with an online order, and wasn't really sure if i liked it or not. i was considering buying the full sized version to get a better feel for the product, but after seeing many not... +
i have nothing positive to say about this product. i received a sample with an online order, and wasn't really sure if i liked it or not. i was considering buying the full sized version to get a better feel for the product, but after seeing many not so positive reviews, i decided against the idea. i recently picked up benefit's pretty committee (which i am overall impressed with and will be reviewing as well), which contained a smaller size of the stay don't stray. it claims to prevent eyeshadows and concealers from creasing, but how is it supposed to do that when it itself has creased before my eyeshadow brush has even touched my lid?! the idea of a pump is nice, but you can't control it, and even the slightest bit of a pump results in way too much product, and you end up wasting most of it anyway.
soooo not worth the money.
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Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Original
never once have i had any eyeshadow last more than a few hours on my super oily lids. i wasn't willing to spend $20 on a primer because i figured there was no hope, so why bother. when i got my urban decay naked palette, i got a tube of the primer... +
never once have i had any eyeshadow last more than a few hours on my super oily lids. i wasn't willing to spend $20 on a primer because i figured there was no hope, so why bother. when i got my urban decay naked palette, i got a tube of the primer too, but put it to the side and forgot about it. i rediscovered it a few days ago, and have been using it since. 13 hours into my makeup, it was still creaseless. how impressed was i! well worth the money and i will definetely repurchase. -
MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
i've heard many people talk about their love for mac's mineralize skinfinishes. i too, have fallen in love. i couldn't justify spending $30 on a setting powder, but i finally sprung for it at the mall one day. i really love how this completely... +
i've heard many people talk about their love for mac's mineralize skinfinishes. i too, have fallen in love. i couldn't justify spending $30 on a setting powder, but i finally sprung for it at the mall one day. i really love how this completely smoothes over your skin and makes it look flawless. i will definetely repurchase when i finish what i have. the only downsides are that it comes in only three colors, and when you move your brush it in powder flies everywhere. otherwise, great product. -
Gold Bond Ultimate Softening Skin Therapy Cream with Shea Butter
i find smaller tubes of this cream in the dollar store all the time, and they're great for travel/throwing in your bag, etc. despite the strong fragrance, it didn't break me out when i put it on my face. it's loaded with vitamins and... +
i find smaller tubes of this cream in the dollar store all the time, and they're great for travel/throwing in your bag, etc.
despite the strong fragrance, it didn't break me out when i put it on my face. it's loaded with vitamins and isn't greasy. i find that it absorbs really quick, and i like the thicky and creamy texture. it isn't as hydrating as other dry skin creams like cetaphil, but it's better than most other cheap ones. i'd repurchase it, but only for the travel sized convenience.
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Almay Pure Blends Makeup
god i hate this stuff. i got it because i have very sensitive skin and was drawn to it's 97% natural and hypoallergenic claims. the only positive thing i have to say is that it didn't make me break out, surprisingly. but: even when i shake... +
god i hate this stuff. i got it because i have very sensitive skin and was drawn to it's 97% natural and hypoallergenic claims. the only positive thing i have to say is that it didn't make me break out, surprisingly. but:
even when i shake it like all hell, it comes out of the bottle in some separated gunk. once it's mixed together, it is creamy on my skin. but it is sooooo greasy. i have to set it with tons of powder, and even then it has practically slipped off my combination skin. it makes me look super oily and it just feels plain nasty on my face after a while. i'm going to use it until i finish it, but i'll never repurchase it.
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MAC Cosmetics Reflects Pigments
these are nice quality, but they aren't anything special. the only thing that may make it worth the price is the outrageously gorgeous colors. but if the color is not something you're in love with, you could easily find a cheaper and just as... +
these are nice quality, but they aren't anything special. the only thing that may make it worth the price is the outrageously gorgeous colors. but if the color is not something you're in love with, you could easily find a cheaper and just as good drugstore alternative (like nyx's pearl mania pigments).
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