Leilani
Member Since: August 11, 2008Reviews
NARS Eyeshadow in Galapagos
*Price: I give this a 4/5 stars because yes, it's quite pricey but I believe, it's worth every penny. *Quality: I give this a 5/5 because the eyeshadow applies so smoothly. And while Nars comes a bit short of having the color selection of... +
*Price: I give this a 4/5 stars because yes, it's quite pricey but I believe, it's worth every penny.
*Quality: I give this a 5/5 because the eyeshadow applies so smoothly. And while Nars comes a bit short of having the color selection of say MAC, it does seem to have a very different range of colors that can't seem to be duplicated with any other brand.
*Effectiveness: I give this a 5/5 stars because the color payoff and the pigmentation are excellent. The eyeshadow goes on and doesn't budge.
-Extra notes: My personal favorite color in the NARS eyshadow is "Galapagos" (pictured above). It's a golden brown with gold reflects. So gorgeous!
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Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara
*Price: I give this a 5/5 stars because it's one of my favorite mascaras and it's a drugstore mascara. *Quality: I give this a 5/5 because it's a lightweight formula that doesn't have that strong chemical-ly smell that mascaras can... +
*Price: I give this a 5/5 stars because it's one of my favorite mascaras and it's a drugstore mascara.
*Quality: I give this a 5/5 because it's a lightweight formula that doesn't have that strong chemical-ly smell that mascaras can sometimes have and it comes in sleek black packaging.
*Effectiveness: I give this a 5/5 stars because this mascara doesn't clump! You can put on 1 coat for a daytime look or layer on more coats for a more dramatic look. Also, I have oily lids but I never have a problem with smudging or flaking with this mascara.
-Extra notes: As far as drugstore mascaras go, it's definetly my go-to product, time and time again. Love it!
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Sunsilk Hydra TLC 24/7 Creme
*Price: I give this a 5/5 stars because it's a leave-in that you can buy in nearly any drugstore and it's often on sale for an even better price. *Quality: I give this a 5/5 because it's is a cream product but it's not sticky... +
*Price: I give this a 5/5 stars because it's a leave-in that you can buy in nearly any drugstore and it's often on sale for an even better price.
*Quality: I give this a 5/5 because it's is a cream product but it's not sticky, thick, or heavy feeling. The smell is very pleasant, as well.
*Effectiveness: I give this a 5/5 stars because it does everything it says and more! I swear by this product. Wheather I apply it to towel dry hair or dry hair, my hair just seems to soak this product up without weighing my hair down. My hair looks so hydrated and lush!
-Extra notes: I have very long hair, which means lots of upkeep, but with this product I don't need a detangler, a leave-in conditioner, a shine serum, a split end mender, etc. All I need is this product. It's definetly my all time favorite hair product!
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MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
*Price: I give this a 4/5 stars because it is a higer-end brand. *Quality: I give this a 5/5 because the consistency is great. It goes on so smooth, offers great coverage, and lasts quite a long time. *Effectiveness: I give this a 5/5 stars... +
*Price: I give this a 4/5 stars because it is a higer-end brand.
*Quality: I give this a 5/5 because the consistency is great. It goes on so smooth, offers great coverage, and lasts quite a long time.
*Effectiveness: I give this a 5/5 stars because it gives me the coverage I like. I prefer a powder foundation for everyday use.
-Extra notes: They have just about every skintone covered. The only thing is the color coding that MAC uses can be quite confusing. If it's your first time buying foundation from MAC, make sure you get a makeup artist to come and match your skintone.
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MAC Cosmetics Powder Blush
*Price: I give this a 4/5 stars because it is a higher-end brand so it's quite a bit more expensive than your average drugstore brand. *Quality: I give this a 5/5 because it goes on smooth and blends easily. I use mine everyday and I get at... +
*Price: I give this a 4/5 stars because it is a higher-end brand so it's quite a bit more expensive than your average drugstore brand.
*Quality: I give this a 5/5 because it goes on smooth and blends easily. I use mine everyday and I get at least 5-6 months use out of each one. Plus, they have 5 finishes alone for their Powder Blush (so many colors!) but just incase that isn't enough for you they also have Mineralized Blush, Beauty Powder Blush, Cream Blush..... the list goes on and on!
*Effectiveness: I give this a 5/5 stars because it has great staying power. You can apply the blush lightly or you can build it to your desired effect.
-Extra notes: MAC has so many amazing colors! My personal favorite is "Dame". I ended it up with it on a fluke. I finally decided on the color "Desert Rose" at a MAC counter one day. The next day, when I went to apply it, I opened the package and it was "Dame". I applied it anyway and absolutely loved it. I was tired of the same old peachy-type color and this pretty pink was perfect for my skintone. A happy accident!
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Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Original
*Price: I give this a 4/5 stars because it is a bit pricey but if you have issues with oily lids, creasing, or if you use drugstore brands where the color payoff isn't as good, it is worth the price. *Quality: I give this a 4/5 because it goes... +
*Price: I give this a 4/5 stars because it is a bit pricey but if you have issues with oily lids, creasing, or if you use drugstore brands where the color payoff isn't as good, it is worth the price.
*Quality: I give this a 4/5 because it goes on smooth and dries quickly. Also, it's gorgeous packaging albiet, not practical at all (I'm sure you've read all the other reviews about all that's leftover inside the bottle because of the shape).
*Effectiveness: I give this a 4/5 stars because it does do a good job at offering a better color payoff and staying power for all eyeshadows (especially drugstore brands). It also does significantly reduce eyeshadow creasing.
-Extra notes: Although I say it doesn't totally eliminate my eyelid creasing issue (I have very oily eyelids) it is worth it. Trust me, I've tried everything. From other eyeshadow primers, to concealer, to eyeliner, to cream color bases, to powder, to just about anything and everything you can possibly think of. This is the best out of everything I've tried.
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NYX Professional Makeup Hot Singles Eyeshadow
*Price: I give this a 5/5 stars because it's a very good price. It's even cheaper than alot of the other drugstore brands. *Quality: I give this a 4/5 because it is probably one of the best pigmented drugstore eyeshadows, I've ever come... +
*Price: I give this a 5/5 stars because it's a very good price. It's even cheaper than alot of the other drugstore brands.
*Quality: I give this a 4/5 because it is probably one of the best pigmented drugstore eyeshadows, I've ever come across and the color selection is excellent.
*Effectiveness: I give this a 4/5 stars because the color payoff is pretty decent. MAC eyeshadow it is not, but for a drugstore brand, you couldn't ask for any better.
-Extra notes: So long as you use an eyeshadow base (which you really should do anyway) you won't be dissapointed in this product!
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Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick
*Price: I give this a 5/5 stars because it's a drugstore brand, which means lower price point. *Quality: I give this a 4/5 stars because it is a nice creamy lipstick. It applies well straight out of the tube or with a lip brush. The smell is... +
*Price: I give this a 5/5 stars because it's a drugstore brand, which means lower price point.
*Quality: I give this a 4/5 stars because it is a nice creamy lipstick. It applies well straight out of the tube or with a lip brush. The smell is pleasant too (one of my biggest issues with drugstore lipstick is the waxy taste and smell, which this lipstick doesn't have).
*Effectiveness: I give this a 5/5 because it has great staying power! I really adore this lipstick. It's one of the only drugstore lipsticks I'll use.
-Extra notes: I'm a medium tan skinned girl and my favorite lipstick in this line is "Celeb". It's just the right colored pink for my skintone.
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Origins No Puffery
*Price: I give this a 4/5 stars because it's a higer-end brand but worth the cost, I think. *Quality: I give this a 4/5 stars because even though it's a gel, it's a thick consistency that stays put and I love the cooling... +
*Price: I give this a 4/5 stars because it's a higer-end brand but worth the cost, I think.
*Quality: I give this a 4/5 stars because even though it's a gel, it's a thick consistency that stays put and I love the cooling feel.
*Effectiveness: I give this a 4/5 stars because it does effectively reduce my eye puffiness. It doesn't rid them 100% (and quite frankly, I haven't found one yet that does that for me) but I definetly feel better about the way my eyes look in the morning. It's the best puffy-eye treatment I've found so far and I've tried alot!
-Extra notes: You can either put a thick layer on, leave it for 5 minutes and wipe away or you can put a thin layer on and leave it to treat your eyes all day (I prefer the former method). Also, I like to store my No Puffery in the fridge. I find it to be even more effective that way.
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Rimmel London Glam'Eyes Mascara
*Price: I give this a 5/5 stars because you just can't beat the price of a good mascara that you can buy at the drugstore. *Quality: I give this a 4/5 stars because the formula is light but still gives me lush lashes. *Effectiveness: I give... +
*Price: I give this a 5/5 stars because you just can't beat the price of a good mascara that you can buy at the drugstore.
*Quality: I give this a 4/5 stars because the formula is light but still gives me lush lashes.
*Effectiveness: I give this a 4/5 stars because it does do most of what it claims. This mascara truly does a great job at lengthening my lashes and although it doesn't give me 10x the volume, it does give me an impressive amount of volume. Another thing I noticed is that it seems to give my lashes a nice curl. I do have a natural bend in my lashes but this mascara, with it's super light formula, seems to push them up and curl them. They should add that to their advertisements because that's a definte selling point to me.
-Extra notes: The brush has 2 types of combs (and is flexible as well). One side has a short comb to build defintion and the other side has a long comb to separate the lashes. What a great idea! Oh and did you notice how extremely cute the packaging is? Love it!!!
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