dvbeauty89
Member Since: December 29, 2015Reviews
Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm
I returned this product to Sephora. It left my skin with a greasy feeling residue. I do not wear heavy makeup to begin with, so I do not need such a heavy oil based balm as a first step makeup remover. This requires a second step, normal foaming... +
I returned this product to Sephora. It left my skin with a greasy feeling residue. I do not wear heavy makeup to begin with, so I do not need such a heavy oil based balm as a first step makeup remover. This requires a second step, normal foaming face wash, to get rid of the heavy oily residue this balm leaves behind. I don't like complicating my routine, so this did not make sense for me. Why add an extra step? I will stick to my 1 stop shot cleanser that does it all - remove makeup, clean skin, and leave me feeling actually clean! -
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer
I am on the fence about this eyebrow pencil. I have the colour taupe (which works well with my light/medium brown eyebrows). I have colour treated blonde hair, so I don't like using dark eyebrow pencils, since the contrast between the hair on my... +
I am on the fence about this eyebrow pencil. I have the colour taupe (which works well with my light/medium brown eyebrows). I have colour treated blonde hair, so I don't like using dark eyebrow pencils, since the contrast between the hair on my head and eyebrows would be accentuated.
There is more product here than in Anastasia's original and well known Brow Wiz pencil, which is great.
I noticed several times after using that a few hairs were left on the pencil. I guess some hairs get pulled out when you drag this pencil over your eyebrow --- a slight concern of mine!
Otherwise, great product. Love the colour, and how quick it is to fill in and define.
For those who need more control with drawing their eyebrows in, get the brow wiz. This pencil is more for just filing in and touching up bare areas, not creating from scratch!
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Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Face Butter
The price is hefty - $50 CAN for 1 jar. No scent. Thick cream texture, white. Feels AMAZING going onto skin, but can feel heavy -- so I use only at night. It takes some time to absorb, but I wake up with baby-but soft skin that even looks... +
The price is hefty - $50 CAN for 1 jar.
No scent. Thick cream texture, white.
Feels AMAZING going onto skin, but can feel heavy -- so I use only at night.
It takes some time to absorb, but I wake up with baby-but soft skin that even looks smoother!
I do not like using this in the morning because my makeup does not seem to sit over top of this too well. But excellent as a night cream!
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Lancôme Paris Cils Booster XL Super-Enhancing Mascara Base
I have repurchased this twice now. I love what it does to your lashes! I hated having to layer on black mascara to get the look I wanted -- it took forever and often looked clumpy. This primer, coupled with a good mascara over top (I like Lancome... +
I have repurchased this twice now. I love what it does to your lashes! I hated having to layer on black mascara to get the look I wanted -- it took forever and often looked clumpy. This primer, coupled with a good mascara over top (I like Lancome Hypnose Drama) gives me the length and volume I want, without looking clumpy or taking forever!
I have also tried the Dior Diorshow Maximier lash primer. These two are similar. While I prefer the brush on the Dior primer, I prefer the price of the Lancome primer.
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DiorShow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum & Primer
This is one of the priciest lash primers I own, but i LOVE IT. This is comparable to the Lancome lash primer which I also like and have repurchased. This one works wonders in building volume and creating a lengthened lash base to really make your... +
This is one of the priciest lash primers I own, but i LOVE IT. This is comparable to the Lancome lash primer which I also like and have repurchased. This one works wonders in building volume and creating a lengthened lash base to really make your black mascara go over top with an extra UMPH!
The packaging is also beautiful. A tube lasts me about 3 months.
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clinique chubby stick sculpting highlight
I have tried several high end highlighter sticks, and this is my least favourite. I found it difficult to blend, and I do not like having to tug at the skin around my eyes (top of cheeks). Also, I am not in love with the colour (it is cool toned... +
I have tried several high end highlighter sticks, and this is my least favourite. I found it difficult to blend, and I do not like having to tug at the skin around my eyes (top of cheeks). Also, I am not in love with the colour (it is cool toned, white/pearly....not enough warmth enough for me). -
Josie Maran Argan Matchmaker Serum Foundation
This foundation takes getting used to. I love it now that I have learned how to apply it and trust it. It goes on white, and slowly changes to your skin colour (depending on which shade you purchased: fair, light/med, or med/dark). But, at some... +
This foundation takes getting used to. I love it now that I have learned how to apply it and trust it. It goes on white, and slowly changes to your skin colour (depending on which shade you purchased: fair, light/med, or med/dark). But, at some points during blending this out on my skin, the foundation looks orange in some spots. I have learned to keep blending with my fingers and avoid trouble areas for me like around my eyebrows.
I LOVE how this feels and looks once it sets into the skin and after my powder application. Truly looks airbrushed. Light to medium coverage, but that is all my skin needs.
You will not like this if you have problem skin that requires heavier coverage.
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Benefit Cosmetics Lollibalm Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm
This is pricey for a lip balm, but needless to say, I like it. It has a pleasant fruity/powdery smell and the tint colour is lovely. Of course, the moisture feeling and colour do not last long, but no balms really do. I like how my lips feel with... +
This is pricey for a lip balm, but needless to say, I like it. It has a pleasant fruity/powdery smell and the tint colour is lovely. Of course, the moisture feeling and colour do not last long, but no balms really do. I like how my lips feel with this on. Probably will not repurchase, but it is doing its job at the moment. Not a "wow" lip product. -
CND VINYLUX Weekly Top Coat
This product simply does not do what it claims to do. I apply as instructed and NEVER GET 7 day wear! This system (Vinylux Polish and Vinylux top coat) DOES last longer than regular polish, but maybe only by 1 extra day. This system does give your... +
This product simply does not do what it claims to do. I apply as instructed and NEVER GET 7 day wear! This system (Vinylux Polish and Vinylux top coat) DOES last longer than regular polish, but maybe only by 1 extra day. This system does give your nails a nice thick gel like appearance, but nails get dull and chip within a day for me. I tried 5 different colours from his line, and all perform the same on my nails.
Nothing beats shellac / uv gel Polishes for me, and this polish simply doesn't so what it claims it can do.
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SensatioNail by Nailene
My favourite pieces out of this kit are: lamp, nail cleanser and nail primer. The lamp is a bit small, but fits 4 nails comfortably and I do my thumb separately. I use my own gel polishes from ther brands, but these basic items from Sensationail... +
My favourite pieces out of this kit are: lamp, nail cleanser and nail primer. The lamp is a bit small, but fits 4 nails comfortably and I do my thumb separately. I use my own gel polishes from ther brands, but these basic items from Sensationail work amazing so I keep repurchasing them individually! The nail primer especially. It really increases the longevity of my gel manicure! -
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