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eos Organic Smooth Spheres Lip Balm in Sweet Mint
EOS lip balms have always been great. They hydrate my lips and are very handy to have for everyday use. I keep mine in my purse, and since it's so small it doesn't take up much room. Sweet Mint isn't too overpowering of a scent either, so I am happy... +
EOS lip balms have always been great. They hydrate my lips and are very handy to have for everyday use. I keep mine in my purse, and since it's so small it doesn't take up much room. Sweet Mint isn't too overpowering of a scent either, so I am happy to use it any time of the day. I'd definitely recommend this product, especially with this scent.
I received this product for free in return for my honest opinion.
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EcoTools Perfecting Blender Duo
A great makeup sponge is necessary in my makeup routine. A makeup brush or silicone sponge will NOT do it for me when applying liquid foundation – it always turns out streaky or too heavy. I’ve been using the Beauty Blender for years because of... +
A great makeup sponge is necessary in my makeup routine. A makeup brush or silicone sponge will NOT do it for me when applying liquid foundation – it always turns out streaky or too heavy. I’ve been using the Beauty Blender for years because of how soft and bouncy it is, and how well my makeup looks. Harder sponges have always turned me off because they didn’t seem to blend out my makeup as well. This sponge has honestly made me realize what I’ve been missing.
EcoTools Perfecting Blender Duo includes two sponges – a larger sponge that is perfect for applying foundation all over your face, and a mini sponge for more precise and detailed coverage around your eyes and nose. Now, being a Beauty Blender lover, I was skeptical how these would work since they felt a lot more firm. I’m surprised to say, I might actually like these better than the Beauty Blender…!!!!
I use both of these sponges wet, to help blend out nicer (in my opinion). Both sponges have a rounded base for blending, a flat edge for covering larger areas, and a wedge-tip to help in hard to reach areas and for precise definition (think baking!). They are firmer than other sponges, but I’ve noticed they don’t soak up as much product and actually give off a better application. My skin still looks natural and the foundation doesn’t look caked on. I definitely recommend these makeup sponges, and I will definitely be purchasing these once they run it’s course.
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EcoTools Facial Cleansing Brush
As much as I love makeup, at the end of the day all I want to do is wash it off. A key step to removing my makeup is always a good cleanser, but they don’t work as well without cleansing brush. EcoTools Facial Cleansing Brush is a great addition... +
As much as I love makeup, at the end of the day all I want to do is wash it off. A key step to removing my makeup is always a good cleanser, but they don’t work as well without cleansing brush. EcoTools Facial Cleansing Brush is a great addition to my skincare routine and really helps my skin get clean.
EcoTool’s Facial Cleansing Brush is designed with soft bristles for deep pore cleansing and gentle exfoliation. I did find the bristles to be super soft, but still able to cleanse and exfoliate my skin really well. The only thing I didn’t like about this brush was the handle; it’s very short and doesn’t seem useful as it’s not comfortable to hold. I held the parts around the actual brush instead of using the handle. After watching videos to see how to hold it, I still could not hold it comfortably like it’s intended to.
I find the brush very helpful and will continue to use it, but the overall design of the brush needs to be changed (in my opinion).
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Real Techniques Brow Set
Once upon a time, doing my eyebrows weren’t even part of my makeup routine. NOW look at me; I do them every day! I never thought I needed to fill them in before, but now that I do them, I can’t stop… The one thing that I try to do is make them... +
Once upon a time, doing my eyebrows weren’t even part of my makeup routine. NOW look at me; I do them every day! I never thought I needed to fill them in before, but now that I do them, I can’t stop… The one thing that I try to do is make them look natural. I don’t over fill them and only touch up the areas where my hair seems to grow in thin. Real Techniques makes it very simple and easy to fix up my brows, thanks to their Brow Set!
Real Techniques Brow Set comes two pairs of tweezers (an angled pair and a detailing pair), a brow spoolie, a slanted brush, and a smudge brush. All of these items are great quality and have all been very useful when doing my brows. I have to admit, I am not fond of the smudge brush, but mostly because I haven’t given it a real chance. I haven’t used one before so I technically don’t know how to properly use it.
I particularly like the pointed tweezers out of the whole kit. They work amazing and are even a favourite of mine over Tweezerman. I didn’t think I would like the spoolie since it’s short, but I found it work just as great and it’s better for brushing out the smaller areas of the brows. The kit itself is awesome and perfect for travelling! It’s even handy at home because it props up my brushes.
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Real Techniques 6 Miracle Sponges
I am loving Real Techniques! Their products are very affordable and give you a flawless look. I am all about finding and standing by brands that offer affordable products that actually work! Like I said in the past – I’ve always been a Beauty... +
I am loving Real Techniques! Their products are very affordable and give you a flawless look. I am all about finding and standing by brands that offer affordable products that actually work! Like I said in the past – I’ve always been a Beauty Blender lover, but I have been pulled away and onto better sponges (that also save me some money for more things)!
Real Techniques 6 Miracle Sponges come with 3 different sponges to help cover, correct, and colour.
Their Miracle Complexion Sponge (orange), which is shaped to create the perfect base and build coverage where needed. It can be used damp or dry for different coverage. I use all my sponges damp because I like how they give a flawless, airbrushed look.
Their Miracle Sculpting Sponge (pink) is primarily used for contouring/highlighting with the use of the different edges of the sponge. This helps give a more controlled application. Like the Miracle Complexion Sponge, it can also be used damp or dry.
The little sponges (purple) are their Miracle Mini Eraser Sponges. They sweep away any fallen makeup when used dry, but when damp, they’re perfect for blending out any harsh lines.
I’ve been using these for the past couple of weeks and I am really liking the Mini Eraser Sponges out of the 3 different ones the most. I am used to using sponges for an all over application but never smaller ones for more precise applications. They sponges are all very soft and work great! Compared to my EcoTools Perfecting Blender Duo, they do seem softer and soak up more product, so I like to use these for a lighter look. I would definitely recommend these to anyone trying to find a new set of makeup sponges.
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Real Techniques Expert Face Brush
This brush is meant to apply liquid and cream foundations, giving you a flawless complexion. You use it by buffing the product onto your skin in circular motions. Since I’ve found great success in applying my foundation with sponges, I was a... +
This brush is meant to apply liquid and cream foundations, giving you a flawless complexion. You use it by buffing the product onto your skin in circular motions.
Since I’ve found great success in applying my foundation with sponges, I was a little worried I wouldn’t like this. When I first used this brush, I didn’t have time to use it on a day where I had time to sit down and do a full face of makeup. I was in a rush to go out but needed some foundation/concealer, so I grabbed this brush to quickly apply it. It did leave a flawless application, but I found it to be very light – which is most likely because of the buffing motion. I would definitely continue using this, but on days where I just need a light fix. I found I had to go over trouble areas (under eyes, over red spots/acne, etc) with a sponge for a bit more coverage.
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Infiniti Pro by Conair Curl Secret
These days, there are so many different ways to curl your hair. You can use a traditional curling iron, a hair straightener, or my go-to: the curling wand. For the past couple of months I’ve seen so much buzz around the Infiniti Pro Curl Secret... +
These days, there are so many different ways to curl your hair. You can use a traditional curling iron, a hair straightener, or my go-to: the curling wand. For the past couple of months I’ve seen so much buzz around the Infiniti Pro Curl Secret. If you haven’t heard of it by now, it’s an automatic self-propelled curling device that “sucks” your hair into it and curls it for you in about 8-10 seconds.
The Infiniti Pro Curl Secret has tourmaline ceramic technology which helps reduce frizz and fly aways, and protects hair from damage. It has 2 heat levels and 3 timer settings to create different curls. I am sure everyone’s main concern is what happens if your hair gets caught. Mine actually did on two occurrences, but the Curl Secret automatically stops and goes in reverse to “spit” your hair back out. All you have to do is un-clamp the device and pull it away from your head to remove your hair. I haven’t even heard of it actually getting stuck or or ruining anyone’s hair, so I was never worried!
After using this for a couple times, I’m not sure I’m entirely convinced of using it over my curling wand… but it’s something I will keep on hand for convenience. It does the job very well so I have nothing negative to say. I think I just prefer the way my hair looks when using a curling wand.
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Derma Roller 540 1.0 mm
When I first saw this tool, I thought it was something straight out of a torture chamber – and then to think this is something that touches your face… it looks terrifying! However, that didn’t stop me from being curious on how it works. The... +
When I first saw this tool, I thought it was something straight out of a torture chamber – and then to think this is something that touches your face… it looks terrifying! However, that didn’t stop me from being curious on how it works.
The Derma Roller is a handheld device that has tiny medical-grade needles sticking out of it, which when rolled across your skin, has the ability to naturally stimulate collagen and elastin. It creates microchannels in your skin, which triggers the body’s natural healing process to create new, healthier tissue.
I received the Derma Roller for free to share my review on it. I chose to try out the 1.0mm sized needles mainly for the benefits it provides. Here’s a chart of the different sized needles and what they are best for:
To start, I washed my face and sprayed the Derma Roller with rubbing alcohol. I rolled the Derma Roller across my face in sections – 4 times vertically, 4 times horizontally, and then 4 times diagonally. At first it felt like little stings, but then the more I went over my face, the more it began to hurt. Some spots were more sensitive than others (I couldn’t do my chin or upper lip!), but I could easily do my forehead.
After using the Derma Roller, my face got red and blotchy. My acne and previous scars were definitely more noticeable as well. I used a collagen mask as well after using the Derma Roller to promote faster skin healing. I left it on for about 20 minutes, and when I removed it, my face felt so soft. It was still a bit red, but the next day my skin looked noticeably smoother.
Overall, I feel with continual use of this, I will definitely see a difference in my skin. I do have a lot of acne scars, so I am hoping this will help with further healing!
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KVD Vegan Beauty Sinner Eau de Parfum
After 8 years, Kat Von D brought back both Saint & Sinner perfumes! Sinner is a dark, sultry, and empowering, this addictive fragrance is inspired by Kat’s own duality. A little sweet, a little spicy, and undeniably fearless. Cinnamon spices up... +
After 8 years, Kat Von D brought back both Saint & Sinner perfumes!
Sinner is a dark, sultry, and empowering, this addictive fragrance is inspired by Kat’s own duality. A little sweet, a little spicy, and undeniably fearless. Cinnamon spices up vanilla and white florals at the heart of the fragrance, while base notes of vetiver, patchouli, and wood form the deeper, darker nuances. Experience confidence in a bottle – Sinner is the fragrant embodiment of the edgy, unapologetic, and outspoken Kat Von D we know and love.
I enjoy Saint much more than Sinnner. The great thing though is that you can layer these two perfumes for a completely new scent! I like to wear Saint throughout my day, and at night add a mix of Saint/Sinner over top of the old scent. It’s great to see a brand stick to the same look and feel, and stay true to their product line. I don’t think I would buy the full sizes bottle of this perfume because it's too expensive for something I won’t regularly wear, after all, scents give me headaches. However, I have read many reviews of people LOVING this scent – there is a reason why they brought them back! I would highly recommend picking up a bottle of Saint if you’re into the sweet vanilla scents.
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KVD Vegan Beauty Saint Eau de Parfum
After 8 years, Kat Von D brought back both Saint & Sinner perfumes! Saint is a dreamy, romantic and alluring floral fragrance which is inspired by Kat’s own duality. She is tough and tattooed on the outside, but totally sweet at heart! This... +
After 8 years, Kat Von D brought back both Saint & Sinner perfumes!
Saint is a dreamy, romantic and alluring floral fragrance which is inspired by Kat’s own duality. She is tough and tattooed on the outside, but totally sweet at heart! This gourmand perfume fuses jasmine and Tiaré flower top notes with a delicious heart of mandarin, caramel, and sparkling Mirabelle plum. Vanilla, sandalwood, and creamy musk build to the romance of the fragrance, imparting a warmth that reminds Kat of falling in love for the very first time. Saint is a poetic exploration of the lesser-known, softer side of Kat Von D.
I enjoy Saint much more than Sinnner. The great thing though is that you can layer these two perfumes for a completely new scent! I like to wear Saint throughout my day, and at night add a mix of Saint/Sinner over top of the old scent. It’s great to see a brand stick to the same look and feel, and stay true to their product line. I don’t think I would buy the full sizes bottle of this perfume because it's too expensive for something I won’t regularly wear, after all, scents give me headaches. However, I have read many reviews of people LOVING this scent – there is a reason why they brought them back! I would highly recommend picking up a bottle of Saint if you’re into the sweet vanilla scents.
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