michelef
Member Since: November 7, 2014Reviews
Beauty Blender Makeup Sponge
I'll be the first to admit that this sponge is incredibly overpriced considering that it is just that -- a sponge. I will also admit that I haven't been able to find a sponge made of the same material. However, I have found sponges of different... +
I'll be the first to admit that this sponge is incredibly overpriced considering that it is just that -- a sponge. I will also admit that I haven't been able to find a sponge made of the same material. However, I have found sponges of different materials that do the same job. I really like the BB because it's super soft and easy to work with, plus it doubles in size when wet. It's not very durable, but I guess it can't be given its super soft texture. I used to love makeup sponges in general -- makeup sponges as in the BB and BB-like dupes. More recently though, I haven't been such a fan. I feel like it makes the makeup a little more difficult to blend. My main issue is that if you go over a place that has makeup on it already, the sponge will take the makeup off -- it makes my face look really blotchy and uneven and, believe me, it's incredibly frustrating. I prefer my fingers and those little cosmetic wedges for makeup application. -
Batiste Dry Shampoo Original Clean & Classic
If you're looking for a good dry shampoo, this is it! This comes in such a wide variety of scents, colors, formulations, etc. It really accommodates everyone. It does the job and it does it well -- far better than all the others I've tried. That... +
If you're looking for a good dry shampoo, this is it! This comes in such a wide variety of scents, colors, formulations, etc. It really accommodates everyone. It does the job and it does it well -- far better than all the others I've tried. That said, I really like to use baby powder instead. I have blonde hair so it works well for me, but if your hair is darker than baby powder might not be an option. Either way, this stuff is great! -
Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm with Vitamin-E & Peppermint
This is my favorite lip balm of all time -- it's the only one I'll use. This stuff makes your lips so smooth and soft. I love the scent too -- it's light and minty. After using this, I feel like other lip balms just don't work. I've gone through so... +
This is my favorite lip balm of all time -- it's the only one I'll use. This stuff makes your lips so smooth and soft. I love the scent too -- it's light and minty. After using this, I feel like other lip balms just don't work. I've gone through so many of these and will continue to repurchase. -
Stila Cosmetics Stay All Day 10 in 1 HD Beauty Balm
This is the first and only high-end BB cream I've tried and I'm disappointed. I tried this in a trio along with the bronzing and highlighting versions. The color is a hideous orange shade, and it's heavily scented. It doesn't cover, doesn't blend... +
This is the first and only high-end BB cream I've tried and I'm disappointed. I tried this in a trio along with the bronzing and highlighting versions. The color is a hideous orange shade, and it's heavily scented. It doesn't cover, doesn't blend, and wears off as quickly as you put it on. Nowhere near worth the money. -
Rimmel London BB Cream
I'm not entirely sure how I feel about this BB cream. It's my favorite from the drugstore, but I've never tried any high-end BB creams, and even then it's not anything spectacular. It's very thick and sticky, not something I'd expect from a BB... +
I'm not entirely sure how I feel about this BB cream. It's my favorite from the drugstore, but I've never tried any high-end BB creams, and even then it's not anything spectacular. It's very thick and sticky, not something I'd expect from a BB cream. It covers fairly well, but it looks gross without powder. It wears off quickly and oxidizes horribly. The only good things about this are that it's cheap, easy to throw in a makeup bag on the go, and it's smooth, not cakey (although it doesn't feel so great on your face). If you're looking for a good BB cream, I'd say that for the price, you should just try it. -
IT Cosmetics Vitality Face Disc
I think this product and its concept are great, but the price tag just does it in. The disc is half bronzer, a quarter blush and a quarter highlighter. It also includes a really nice, big, clear mirror. All the shades are beautifully pigmented and... +
I think this product and its concept are great, but the price tag just does it in. The disc is half bronzer, a quarter blush and a quarter highlighter. It also includes a really nice, big, clear mirror. All the shades are beautifully pigmented and very smooth. The blush and highlighter and very shimmery and the bronzer is matte. This little thing is very convenient, I must say, but at $38USD, I just can't justify it. The blush and bronzer remind me a lot of NARS Orgasm and Laguna -- that duo is $24USD. I'd say try that instead. I really wanted to love this, but it's a no-go. -
Milani Brow Fix Brow Kit
This is one of my favorite eyebrow products ever. It's such great quality, so affordable, and really convenient. It comes in three shades and it even doubles as a really pretty eyeshadow look if you're on the run or in a pinch. My only gripe is that... +
This is one of my favorite eyebrow products ever. It's such great quality, so affordable, and really convenient. It comes in three shades and it even doubles as a really pretty eyeshadow look if you're on the run or in a pinch. My only gripe is that the packaging is a little bulky, but nothing that can't be overlooked, especially such an all-around amazing product. I love this and highly recommend it! -
Schick Quattro For Women Trimstyle Razor & Bikini Trimmer
I saw this on a TV commercial and it sounded super cool -- especially the part about it being waterproof. I decided to pick it up and I was surprised at how cheap it was ($10USD) so I should've seen the next part coming. The trimmer is really handy... +
I saw this on a TV commercial and it sounded super cool -- especially the part about it being waterproof. I decided to pick it up and I was surprised at how cheap it was ($10USD) so I should've seen the next part coming. The trimmer is really handy. It works and it works well. My only complaint is that you have to constantly hold the button down, you can't just turn it on/off. The razor end was garbage. The razor didn't shave a thing. I prefer my BIC soleil disposables (LOVE those!). I feel like for the price and for the convenience, perhaps the trimmer side is nice, but the fact that the razor side is crud is a huge turnoff. I would've rather saved the money and invested in a quality trimmer and quality razor. -
Rimmel London Natural Bronzer
I really like this bronzer. It's not chalky or powdery and it's easy to work with. It's not orange and while it's shimmery, it's not glittery. I really like this dusted all over or just on my cheeks, especially during the warmer months. My mom... +
I really like this bronzer. It's not chalky or powdery and it's easy to work with. It's not orange and while it's shimmery, it's not glittery. I really like this dusted all over or just on my cheeks, especially during the warmer months. My mom doesn't like it because she thinks it's too shimmery, which shimmery products tend to accentuate fine lines and such. Overall, I like it and it's a really great drugstore bronzer. -
L'Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Foundation
From the outside, this foundation looks amazing. That's why I gave it a higher quality rating. The packaging is glass and very classy in appearance. It has a pump with a clear cap, and the shade is clearly marked on the top of the bottle. The... +
From the outside, this foundation looks amazing. That's why I gave it a higher quality rating. The packaging is glass and very classy in appearance. It has a pump with a clear cap, and the shade is clearly marked on the top of the bottle. The product inside, however, I wasn't a fan of. I tried this after hearing so many of my favorite online beauty gurus rave about it and having already loved the original True Match myself. It reminds me a lot of the Revlon PhotoReady foundation (which I hate, too! Lol). I don't like the consistency of this. It's hard to explain -- it's great in a swatch, but when I put it on my face, I feel like it's so uneven and just overall so unflattering. It barely covers, doesn't even, just, ugh! I can't stand it. I wouldn't repurchase this and I'm highly disappointed in it. I wanted to love it. -
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