Ryuiichi
Member Since: May 9, 2016Reviews
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Original
The first time I ever used eyeshadow, I remember reading that an eyeshadow primer was a must—and my research led me to the Urban Decay primer potion. To this day, I have never used another eyeshadow primer. I’ve gone through a full-size tube... +
The first time I ever used eyeshadow, I remember reading that an eyeshadow primer was a must—and my research led me to the Urban Decay primer potion. To this day, I have never used another eyeshadow primer.
I’ve gone through a full-size tube, back when it was shaped like a genie bottle. I’m glad to see the bottle has been redesigned so that all of the product can be squeezed out.
There are tons of primers as there are other makeup "stuff", but for me, this is my holy-grail primer.
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Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel
I have a weird relationship with this lotion. The first time I used this lotion, I was 13 and in middle school. My skin wasn’t that great (as in, I didn’t have a skincare routine), so when I put this lotion on my dry and flaky skin, the lotion... +
I have a weird relationship with this lotion. The first time I used this lotion, I was 13 and in middle school. My skin wasn’t that great (as in, I didn’t have a skincare routine), so when I put this lotion on my dry and flaky skin, the lotion just awkwardly sat on top of my skin and didn’t do anything. I didn’t touch this lotion again until adulthood.
The second time I used this lotion, it was when I’d started using the Clinique toners. I decided I wanted the full 1-2-3 step routine, so I purchased a full-sized bottle of this lotion. The lotion worked OK—I remember thinking the yellow colour was off-putting, and that I’d use better lotions from other brands.
A few years go by, and I’ve switched lotions a few times (to Shiseido/drug-store, etc.). At the time of writing this, my skin has been going through a lot of weird dry patches, and sensitivity. When I use the Clinique moisturizer (after I’ve washed, toned, and applied my vitamin C serum), the lotion goes on smoothly and does not aggravate my skin. I noticed this, because the next day, I had done the exact same steps but applied a different lotion, which caused a burning sensation.
I think this Clinique lotion is really good for sensitive skin. I’d use it if someone purchased it for me, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to buy it myself (mostly due to the colour, and I like using lotions with SPF).
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tarte cosmetics Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara
I’m Asian; sparse short eyelashes, and suffer from chronic smudging of all types of mascara. I was given a sample tube of the Tarte Lights Camera Lashes mascara, and at the time thought the product was amazing! The size of the tiny tube and the... +
I’m Asian; sparse short eyelashes, and suffer from chronic smudging of all types of mascara. I was given a sample tube of the Tarte Lights Camera Lashes mascara, and at the time thought the product was amazing! The size of the tiny tube and the length of time I owned the sample must’ve made the formula less wet and clumpy, because the full sized version was NOTHING like the sample I was using.
The only good thing about this mascara in its full-sized version is that the packaging is cute. The product itself was clumpy upon using the product for the FIRST TIME. It wasn’t even that I owned the mascara for a few weeks—it was already clumping upon opening the product.
I own MANY types of mascara, and a lot of them I’ve gotten as freebies and samples. I regret buying this one so much.
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Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix Foundation
I had been using Nars (shade Punjab) for years, and at around $60 a bottle, I couldn’t justify the price anymore. My friend recommended to me the Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix foundation which is 1/3 of the price when purchased on ASOS.com when they... +
I had been using Nars (shade Punjab) for years, and at around $60 a bottle, I couldn’t justify the price anymore. My friend recommended to me the Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix foundation which is 1/3 of the price when purchased on ASOS.com when they have their sales! Regular price is around $30 when you buy the product at Shoppers Drug Mart.
Pros
1) Affordable—the price point is perfect for someone who wants something less expensive than a high-end brand, but at the same time not TOO cheap as to compromise quality
2) Quality—I went on a rampage one year and bought SO many drug-store foundations. This was the ONLY foundation that matched my skin colour (NC30 at MAC), did not have a weird consistency or a weird smell.
2) Smell—the scent of this product is heavenly. It’s a fruity scent, but not too strong. You know that weird smell of “cheap” makeup? This is NOTHING like that!
3) Bottle—this bottle comes with a pump! A PUMP!
Cons
- Absolutely nothing!
Since switching to this particular brand of foundation, I’ve never even considered trying a new foundation. It’s THAT good. Honestly, I’m surprised this foundation doesn’t cost more!
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Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer
Historically, I would purchase expensive brand name concealers. I decided I wanted to switch to cheaper drug-store brands, and read great reviews about the Hard Candy Glamoflauge heavy duty concealer. I picked up the medium and medium-light shades... +
Historically, I would purchase expensive brand name concealers. I decided I wanted to switch to cheaper drug-store brands, and read great reviews about the Hard Candy Glamoflauge heavy duty concealer. I picked up the medium and medium-light shades from Walmart, and found the medium-light shade more suited for my skin tone (for reference, I’m an NC30).
Pros
1) Inexpensive—the tube lasts forever, and you only need to teeny tiny blob of product to cover problem areas
2) Full coverage—the consistency of this product is thick so you can really pack on the product to get a flawless look
3) Colour—I’ve recently started wearing just the concealer with powder to set, and can say that it matches my skin tone well. I don’t look like I’m wearing something on my face, as it blends seamlessly with my skin. I’d always been a full foundation kind of girl, so I’d been hesitant to use only concealer for the longest time!
4) Packaging—comes in a tube so super sanitary!
Cons
1) There was this pencil that came along with the product which I threw out immediately. It was virtually impossible to get the product onto the skin, and quite frankly, I think they should just discontinue the pencil.
2) There’s a weird smell to the product, which I’ve never experienced with any of the MAC line of concealers. I can’t pinpoint it, but the smell makes you FEEL like you’re using a cheap product. It’s not permanent, and doesn’t linger on the skin, but you do smell it upon application.
Verdict?
I’m finishing off my second tube, and I’ll be repurchasing this. The product works as good as any high-end brand for a fraction of the price!
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