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Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Melting Cleanser
I've been meaning to get the full size of this since receiving it as part of a Sephora Favourites pack, but I don't really feel like spending the $50.00 CAD. The trial size (1 oz) lasted me about 3 months with varied use (1-5x per week depending on... +
I've been meaning to get the full size of this since receiving it as part of a Sephora Favourites pack, but I don't really feel like spending the $50.00 CAD. The trial size (1 oz) lasted me about 3 months with varied use (1-5x per week depending on the week) so it's not a terrible deal since the full size is 5 oz. Still, $50 feels a little steep for a cleanser to me especially since I always double-cleanse starting with a balm/oil like this and follow up with a lighter cleanser. I will say that this removes all of my makeup, waterproof mascara included and leaves my skin feeling soft and supple. I apply this onto my dry face, massage it in and then remove it with a hot washcloth. I think the directions say that the gel turns to a milk once you add water and that you can rinse it off, but I never remove gels or oils that way. This doesn't break me out and I feel like it makes my skin look and feel more youthful and smooth. The scent it pretty strong, and initially it kind of bothered me - its sweet and vanilla and almost plasticky smelling. But I don't mind it anymore.
I will probably buy this again one day when I feel like spending the money.
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dior nude air serum
I'm on the fence about this one. It's a light coverage, watery-textured formula that comes out of a dropper. I like how light it is, and it looks quite natural and pretty. I have to make sure that I exfoliate and prep my skin really well before... +
I'm on the fence about this one. It's a light coverage, watery-textured formula that comes out of a dropper. I like how light it is, and it looks quite natural and pretty. I have to make sure that I exfoliate and prep my skin really well before using this because it's really drying when it goes on and accentuates ANY dry patches and flakiness (and I have oily skin!) After this has been on my skin for a couple of hours however, it looks a lot better: way more natural, slightly glowy and like my own skin. I get pretty greasy by the end of the day, but that is the case with most foundations for me. I think the problem is somewhat exacerbated because I have to moisturize more before applying this. I just wish it didn't go on so dry at the beginning!
One of the other major problems is the scent. It is strongly fragranced with some heavy floral scent that is very overpowering and off-putting, especially in the morning when I apply my makeup!
Overall, this is a nice product, but I am on the search for something better.
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Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer
I wish I liked this bronzer because I love the smell and packaging. When it arrived in the mail and I opened it up I thought it would be perfect, I love the weight of the package, the nice mirror inside and the colour seemed like it would be great... +
I wish I liked this bronzer because I love the smell and packaging. When it arrived in the mail and I opened it up I thought it would be perfect, I love the weight of the package, the nice mirror inside and the colour seemed like it would be great. When I put it on however, the colour was just terrible for me. Whenever I wear this, my skin looks kind of pinkish grey and like I am wearing way too much makeup, especially around the forehead. I don't even know how to explain it, but it just doesn't looks natural at all and makes me look almost sickly. I guess the colour is too cool for my skin tone, but it also looks a bit powdery or something. It doesn't look very cool toned to me in the package but on my face it looks super weird. My skin tone is about an NC-35. Pretty disappointing. I bought this online after reading great reviews but it just doesn't work for me. When I was researching this online, I was torn between getting the regular and dark chocolate but ultimately settled on the regular. Maybe the dark one was better suited to my colouring? I wish I had made the effort to go to the store to try both before buying because now this is just collecting dust! -
Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate
I like this oil. I use this once or twice a week and my skin always looks really healthy and vibrant the next morning. I used to use this more -- maybe 4 or 5 times a week, but I noticed that I was getting a lot of clogged pores and hard bumps... +
I like this oil. I use this once or twice a week and my skin always looks really healthy and vibrant the next morning. I used to use this more -- maybe 4 or 5 times a week, but I noticed that I was getting a lot of clogged pores and hard bumps under my skin. Once I reduced my usage and made some other changes in my skincare the problem went away.
I like using this product and enjoy the effect that it has on my skin the next morning. I haven't really noticed any long term improvements however, but it does make your skin look much nicer overnight.
This moisturizes well and doesn't make my skin feel greasy once it is absorbed. I feel like you get a lot of product for the price ($51 CAD for 30 ml), I bought my bottle around 10 months ago and still have more than half remaining. It smells beautiful too.
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Milani Baked Blush
I love these blushes, I have them in the shades Luminoso, Bellissimo Bronze and Rose d'oro and they are all beautiful. Luminoso (the lightest shade of the three) is my favourite because it's the hardest to overdo. Al the baked blushes are highly... +
I love these blushes, I have them in the shades Luminoso, Bellissimo Bronze and Rose d'oro and they are all beautiful. Luminoso (the lightest shade of the three) is my favourite because it's the hardest to overdo. Al the baked blushes are highly pigmented but since this is a light shade, I don't have to worry about overapplying it on my NC35 skintone. It's a beautiful soft peachy pink with a nice sheen and gives my cheeks a lovely glow.
The other two are a lot darker and are actually quite similar to each other in colour. They are both warm bronze and rosy shades swirled together with golden shimmer. I have to be careful to use a very light hand with these two shades. If I use too much they go on pretty dark and sparkly. When applied carefully though, they add a really nice sunkissed glow and are super flattering.
These blushes last pretty well on the skin. My only complaint is that the packaging is pretty cheap and can be hard to open. There is an annoying second compartment that houses a brush that falls out all the time that I've never used. Sometimes I worry I will break a nail or chip my polish trying to open it!
Milani is pretty hard to find in Canada. I bought mine from well.ca
Can't wait to try more colours!
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tarte cosmetics Lights, Camera, Splashes Waterproof Mascara
This mascara was really terrible, and I don't get it at all. I've found that this, like so many tarte products, was hyped up so much online and when I tried it, it was just totally disappointing. The brush gathers a lot of excess product and the... +
This mascara was really terrible, and I don't get it at all. I've found that this, like so many tarte products, was hyped up so much online and when I tried it, it was just totally disappointing. The brush gathers a lot of excess product and the mascara goes on super clumpy. When the formula dries my eyelashes just look kind of sticky and limp. At the end of the day I have raccoon eyes. This is everything I don't want in a mascara. -
Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser
I switched to Paula's Choice products after struggling with adult acne for over a year and hearing great things about the brand. This cleanser, along with the 2% BHA liquid, has for the most part, completely cleared up my skin. My skin is soft, my... +
I switched to Paula's Choice products after struggling with adult acne for over a year and hearing great things about the brand. This cleanser, along with the 2% BHA liquid, has for the most part, completely cleared up my skin. My skin is soft, my big painful breakouts have cleared and my pores are so much less congested.
This cleanser foams slightly but it doesn't dry out my skin. I use this morning and night. I'm not sure how well this removes makeup as I always double cleanse, first with a balm or oil and followed by this.
I still get the occasional pimple right before my period, but the difference I have seen in my skin after using this has been remarkable. I don't think that I will ever stop using this!
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