pippalmg
Member Since: November 17, 2018Reviews
Arbonne Sheer Glow Highlight Stick
I purchased this as part of a gift set (I saved a lot of money by buying multiple products this way) and was extremely disappointed with this product in particular. When I first received it I will admit I liked the packaging and container the... +
I purchased this as part of a gift set (I saved a lot of money by buying multiple products this way) and was extremely disappointed with this product in particular.
When I first received it I will admit I liked the packaging and container the makeup is in. It's easy to throw in your makeup bag and each end is well protected from accidents.
I'll start with the bronzer first. I don't MIND this part of the stick. I think it does the job, but I definitely prefer a powder bronzer to the cream stick. Again, it's not that the product doesn't work...it's just not for me.
The highlighter is more my issue. I'm used to a more intense highlighter (normally a powder from MAC) and this just isn't the same. I just never feel like I can actually see the highlighter on my face (even when I move around in the light). It just doesn't do the job its supposed to in my opinion.
On its own this product costs $50.00. Yes you get BOTH bronzer and highlighter (so it looks like good value). BUT, I don't think its worth it when you can get much better products at somewhere like MAC or Sephora and avoid shipping costs for them.
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Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Hydrating Oil Free
This was my first ever primer and I really fell in love with it. I was initially very apprehensive about spending so much money on a primer (I didn't think it entirely necessary). I tried a sample out in a Shoppers Drug Mart and decided to give it a... +
This was my first ever primer and I really fell in love with it. I was initially very apprehensive about spending so much money on a primer (I didn't think it entirely necessary). I tried a sample out in a Shoppers Drug Mart and decided to give it a go and see if it really made a different.
The texture of the product feels very much like I would imagine silicone should feel like (but not in a bad way)? I don't need to use very much on my face and it glides on like silk. I typically get around 3 months from one of these guys (as long as I use the small amount you actually need and don't get carried away lol!).
I definitely think it smooths away any imperfections and helps my makeup to last longer throughout the day. I wish that the product was slightly cheaper but I will continue to buy it either way.
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LipSense Rose Gloss
I got this as part of my Lipsense starter pack and I liked the product at first. However, I have had trouble with my Lipsense product not staying on for as long as the claims say it should - even after I continuously apply the lip gloss over it... +
I got this as part of my Lipsense starter pack and I liked the product at first. However, I have had trouble with my Lipsense product not staying on for as long as the claims say it should - even after I continuously apply the lip gloss over it.
The lip gloss is thicker than most brands but it claims to repairs, nourish and condition your lips. I think that it likely does do all of those things BUT I don't know if its worth it because of the steep price point on this product. $25.00 seems too expensive for a gloss for me...and I feel like it doesn't last that long (since you are supposed to continue to reapply over the lipstick all day to prevent it coming off).
I likely will not repurchase and will not repurchase the lipsense lipstick either.
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Smashbox Camera Ready BB Water Broad Spectrum SPF 30
I have never liked heavy foundations so I was looking for a lightweight product that would cover up the occasional redness I experience on my face. I enjoy using this product but I do find the price point is steep for the amount of product you... +
I have never liked heavy foundations so I was looking for a lightweight product that would cover up the occasional redness I experience on my face.
I enjoy using this product but I do find the price point is steep for the amount of product you receive. I also agree with a lot of reviewers about it setting into the fine lines on your face (but again, it wouldn't stop me from buying it). Once in a while it will have a cakey look (on drier parts of my face) and it won't have that smooth finish I would expect from it, but most of the time it does its job.
I mainly like this product because its so lightweight BUT I do think you need to set it with powder and a spray if you want it to last all day. I can't say its been my favourite product so far BUT I will continue to buy until I find something better!
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Arbonne Setting Pretty Translucent Loose Powder
This was the first product I purchased from Arbonne and I am not disappointed with it. This loose powder set my makeup nicely and does not leave a cakey finish on my skin (like some cheaper powders on the market). It also has a slight shimmer to it... +
This was the first product I purchased from Arbonne and I am not disappointed with it. This loose powder set my makeup nicely and does not leave a cakey finish on my skin (like some cheaper powders on the market). It also has a slight shimmer to it which looks great on my skin!
I thought I would like the mesh insert when I first opened the product but I don't love it. After a few uses I found that I was getting too much product on my brush because the mesh makes it easy so ALL the powder to get on top of it. It's hard to get the product to fall back down into the container underneath so I feel like I waste some product flicking it off my brush before I apply.
Arbonne seems slightly expensive (when compared to other brands) BUT it is one of the best powders I have used to date. I will continue to use this product unless I find something better in store!
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Oh K! Bubble Sheet Mask
I purchased this product on a whim - I had never heard of the brand and had never tried a bubble mask either (seriously...had no clue what to expect from this). I will admit I was a little hesitant to buy at first, mainly because of the price -... +
I purchased this product on a whim - I had never heard of the brand and had never tried a bubble mask either (seriously...had no clue what to expect from this).
I will admit I was a little hesitant to buy at first, mainly because of the price - $4.99 for one mask (I am comparing this to Winners prices of $7.99 for 4 or 5 masks in a box). However, I decided to go for it because I fell in love with the packaging - product packaging is everything!
Well, I can honestly say this mask actually works. I have been SUPER disappointed with other sheet masks in past...they never seemed to do what they said they would. This mask was phenomenal.
First - the bubble action is a lot of fun to watch and look at (it seriously bubbles up and covers the ENTIRE of the black mask).
Second - My face felt amazing after the treatment - ultra soft and my skin had a wonderful glow to it.
Korean face products are meant to be some of the best in the world and I honestly believe it after trying this sheet mask. I plan on trying the rest of the Oh K! products available in Shoppers Drug Mart to see how the rest of the products perform!
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