VancKat
Member Since: April 24, 2018Reviews
Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 15
I use this compact for mid-day touch ups and especially to brighten my naturally dark under-eye area. It has good coverage and its super-fine texture doesn't cake in my fine laugh lines. It's a bit too pricey to use all-over though. (In the... +
I use this compact for mid-day touch ups and especially to brighten my naturally dark under-eye area. It has good coverage and its super-fine texture doesn't cake in my fine laugh lines.
It's a bit too pricey to use all-over though. (In the mornings, I apply Ben Nye Neutraset to set my foundation or, on weekends, to matte down my sunscreen.)
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Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm
Burt's Bee's Tinted Lip Balm in Red Dahlia is my every-day, go-to lip wear, both for casual weekend looks and for a healthy-nude lip to balance dramatic eye make-up. It is comfortable to wear, protects my lips from dryness, and is affordable enough... +
Burt's Bee's Tinted Lip Balm in Red Dahlia is my every-day, go-to lip wear, both for casual weekend looks and for a healthy-nude lip to balance dramatic eye make-up. It is comfortable to wear, protects my lips from dryness, and is affordable enough to keep a stick in every purse and jacket. I feel safer using natural ingredients like beeswax on my lips. -
Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Oil
As a long-time user of a few different Burt's Bees lip products, I was disappointed with the Tinted Lip Oil. It feels nice when first applied, but lips soon feel dry again. After two days in a row of frequently reapplying the Lip Oil my lips were... +
As a long-time user of a few different Burt's Bees lip products, I was disappointed with the Tinted Lip Oil. It feels nice when first applied, but lips soon feel dry again. After two days in a row of frequently reapplying the Lip Oil my lips were flaking with dryness! I have not experienced flaking with the Lip Shimmer, Crayon, or -- my go-to -- the Tinted Lip Balm which is very moisturizing. I'll keep buying the Balm instead. -
Sally Hansen Salon Gel Polish
PROS: This kit is very easy to use and the liquid layers self-level for a smooth result. I find I can wear the gel two to three weeks before it begins to lift or chip, and it does a far superior job of protecting my weak, tear-prone nails than... +
PROS:
This kit is very easy to use and the liquid layers self-level for a smooth result.
I find I can wear the gel two to three weeks before it begins to lift or chip, and it does a far superior job of protecting my weak, tear-prone nails than regular polish.
It is more affordable than salon gel manicures and more convenient to be able to do my nails anytime without booking an appointment.
CONS:
Applying the layers takes some accuracy and ambidexterity - if the product runs into/over your cuticles, that will cause uneven and premature lifting in the area.
Pale colours yellow quite quickly; within a few days. A delicate cherry-blossom pink will turn a yellowy-apricot-beige within a week. This is not noticeable with the more intense shades.
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Ice Cream Kromask Colour Mask - Cherry Red
This colour mask solves the twin scourges of vivid red hair colours: fast fading and over-deposited ends. After treating only my regrowth with colour, I apply the KroMask generously all over and comb through for even coverage; wait a bit; then... +
This colour mask solves the twin scourges of vivid red hair colours: fast fading and over-deposited ends.
After treating only my regrowth with colour, I apply the KroMask generously all over and comb through for even coverage; wait a bit; then rinse off.
Result: gorgeous, bright, super-saturated cherry red hair that won't even start to fade for several shampoos. Bonus: the lengths are not subjected to the damage and over-depositing inherent in pulling the colour through every time.
I reapply the KroMask about every fourth or fifth shampoo to keep the fire blazing.
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