Maya Papaya
Member Since: January 10, 2011Reviews
Maybelline New York Line Stiletto Ultimate Precision Liquid Eyeliner
Okay, so I was bought by all the great reviews here- and I'm sorely disappointed. Sometimes it looks just fine but frequently I have trouble getting a decent application. While it goes on smoothly, it's rather transparent so I can never get... +
Okay, so I was bought by all the great reviews here- and I'm sorely disappointed. Sometimes it looks just fine but frequently I have trouble getting a decent application. While it goes on smoothly, it's rather transparent so I can never get a really dark line (I do shake it a lot so it's not that). It works if I wait for it to dry a couple times and layer it on, but I shouldn't have to go through that whole process just for an opaque line.
I guess it's not so bad for the price, and like it said it works fine sometimes- it's just miss or hit on a daily basis. I'll definitely be switching back to a gel liner or another liquid liner!
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NIVEA Hydrating Lip Care SPF 4
I love this lip balm! My aunt sent it to me in a care package to help me deal with winter months on the east coast. It works like a dream. The instant I put it on, my lips just feel so soft, and using this regularly it keeps them soft. It's... +
I love this lip balm! My aunt sent it to me in a care package to help me deal with winter months on the east coast. It works like a dream. The instant I put it on, my lips just feel so soft, and using this regularly it keeps them soft. It's amazing; it's like kissing water, or at least how I imagine it would be to kiss water.
I can't say I'm too thrilled about the price; though I didn't buy it myself, it's a little pricey, but the product itself is well-worth the price. Love it!
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e.l.f. Cosmetics Tone Correcting Concealer
I saw a review here for this concealer and couldn't believe the price. Usually I'm really careful about checking lots of reviews before I buy a product, but thought that for one dollar it wouldn't be too much of a loss if I didn't... +
I saw a review here for this concealer and couldn't believe the price. Usually I'm really careful about checking lots of reviews before I buy a product, but thought that for one dollar it wouldn't be too much of a loss if I didn't like it.
I was surprised by how good it is! It's a really good consistency and easy to blend in. It also lasts pretty long, which is nice. But I will say that I don't have a whole lot to conceal, so for people who have lots of spots to conceal or under-eye circles, etc., it may not last a long time just because the tube is kind of small.
In the end though, $1 for a concealer that does what it needs to is such a great deal; I highly recommend this product!
Oh, and it also smells like oranges... which is kind of weird actually.
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Stella McCartney Stella Perfume
I got this as a Christmas present one year and I loooooove it. I wear this perfume every day, not because it's the only high-end perfume that I own (I have plenty of great Bath & Body Works sprays) but really because it's a beautiful scent... +
I got this as a Christmas present one year and I loooooove it. I wear this perfume every day, not because it's the only high-end perfume that I own (I have plenty of great Bath & Body Works sprays) but really because it's a beautiful scent and it lasts all day! With notes of rose, amber, peony, and mandarin, it has just enough of everything to keep it feminine, but not too girly; classy, but playful.
Would I buy this again? Because of the price and my small budget for anything I really don't need, that's debatable- but that would absolutely be the only thing holding me back; I LOVE this perfume, definitely an item of everyday use!
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COVERGIRL LashBlast Volume Mascara
What can I say, this mascara is amazing! It applies really well, giving tons of volume and plenty of length too. A lot of reviews I've read complain about the smell, and it does have a sort of plastic-y scent to it but it really doesn't... +
What can I say, this mascara is amazing! It applies really well, giving tons of volume and plenty of length too. A lot of reviews I've read complain about the smell, and it does have a sort of plastic-y scent to it but it really doesn't bother me. On the other hand, the fact that it makes my lashes look super full and long makes it well worth any downfalls (though I can't think of any of those). I have the waterproof one so obviously that makes it harder to get off, but I feel like that's sort of a given. As for clumping, it doesn't clump much at all, and if it does then I can easily just sweep the wand through again and it will be gone.
I even have an anecdote here: I was talking to a friend once while doing my makeup, and she had been talking to me until I started applying this mascara, then she just watched me wide-eyed. I had no idea what was up until she said "OH MY GOD that mascara works SO WELL"; apparently she'd been observing and I was happy to have her confirmation that LashBlast is a great product, as she knows practically everything there is to know about makeup.
All in all, a great product for a great price! :)
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Jane Mineral Gel Eyeliner
I bought this on a recommendation from a friend, when I was in serious need of a new eyeliner. I had hoped to get a liquid eyeliner but thought I'd go for the gel since it came with a nice little brush. :) This was definitely a great little... +
I bought this on a recommendation from a friend, when I was in serious need of a new eyeliner. I had hoped to get a liquid eyeliner but thought I'd go for the gel since it came with a nice little brush. :)
This was definitely a great little surprise to me, the brush works really well, especially for applying different line weights, and for awhile after I bought it the product was the perfect consistency so it was easy to apply. Definitely got me hooked on gel liner. I also love that it dries with a matte finish, so you don't get that weird reflection of light on your lids (when using liquid liner) which makes it look like you missed a spot.
Unfortunately after awhile the product starts to get sort of stiff so that it's harder to apply. I had to get in the habit of wetting the brush a little bit to get the eyeliner to give more and apply in a slick line. So I've still been able to use it as long as I wet the brush, but come to think of it I shouldn't need to do that.
All in all, it was a good product to begin with and for a very good price. I just wish it had lasted MUCH longer, since it only stayed good for like a month tops. :(
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Neutrogena Deep Clean Sport Body Wash
I am kind of in love with this body wash. Santa slipped it in my Christmas stocking one year since I'd been talking about working out more frequently (this body wash is designed for showering post-workout, to remove sweat, oil, and dirt, etc). I... +
I am kind of in love with this body wash. Santa slipped it in my Christmas stocking one year since I'd been talking about working out more frequently (this body wash is designed for showering post-workout, to remove sweat, oil, and dirt, etc). I did not expect to notice any difference between this and other body washes, but I was in awe the moment I stepped out of the shower. My skin was so soft! And I felt so clean! Essentially this product is meant to deep clean all the grossness that comes out of a good workout without drying up your skin, and it works like magic. Sometimes I even find myself feeling up my shoulders after a shower, just because it makes my skin feel so soft and healthy... creeeeepy.
But seriously, this product does exactly what it is meant to. The price is good for how effective it is, and it claims to last for 60 washes. Personally I haven't been counting but I frequently use it even when I haven't worked out beforehand and I have a lot left still, ie it will last you at least 3 or 4 months if you use it regularly. Also: if you use a loofah with this body wash it works extra well!
BUY THIS PRODUCT, it does everything it's supposed to do! :)
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