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Revlon ColorStay Makeup with Softflex
This foundation might be quite pricey for a drugstore brand, but its quality is comparable to the most high-end beauty brands at a fraction of the price. It covers everything from dark undereye circles to redness around the nose to blemishes and... +
This foundation might be quite pricey for a drugstore brand, but its quality is comparable to the most high-end beauty brands at a fraction of the price. It covers everything from dark undereye circles to redness around the nose to blemishes and acne. It applies very smoothly and sets in a waterproof finish. Just make sure to blend quickly as it takes a short time to set and will not budge until you wash it with soap or use makeup remover. It does not break me out but it will if you do not remove it completely at night. (Oil-based removers work best.) I've heard a lot of complaints from people with yellow-toned skin about this foundation being too pink for them. I am Asian and have yellow-toned skin but 180 Sand Beige matches my skin perfectly. It's just one tone above Nude; it has the same shade but it's yellow-based rather than pink-based.
As long as you take the time to choose the colour that's right for you, and apply/remove it efficiently, this foundation should be perfect for you. It's definitely an HG for me.
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Lancôme Paris Oscillation Mascara
I received this as a birthday present, and I mention this because I would never buy a mascara for $35! I was flabbergasted when I looked up the price, but didn't have very high expectations toward its performance. I always figured that the... +
I received this as a birthday present, and I mention this because I would never buy a mascara for $35! I was flabbergasted when I looked up the price, but didn't have very high expectations toward its performance. I always figured that the vibration factor was just a gimmick. This was my first product from Lancome, and I had no idea as to the kind of quality this brand has to offer. I was surprisingly impressed in trying out the mascara for the first time.
I have the short, straight, barely-there Asian eyelashes and this mascara made them defined and lengthened. It didn't clump nearly as much as the cheaper mascaras I've used in the past. It made a huge difference on my bottom lashes; they actually became visible! I started using the mascara daily, but only on the bottom, and used kohl pencil liner instead of liquid for a soft and pretty look.
I don't activate the vibrations however, as I find them hindersome and creepy, like tickling your eyeball with a feather. =/ Another thing I didn't like was that it made my eyelashes droopy and unable to hold a curl. It's a gripe I have with almost every single mascara I've tried, so I wasn't expecting too much with that.
I ordered an electric heated eyelash curler and I think I'll have much better luck with this mascara once it arrives. I wouldn't recommend this to people who have trouble keeping a curl to their lashes, but only few mascaras will work to solve this problem. For people with already long, naturally curled eyelashes, this product will work beautifully. Then again, drugstore mascaras would probably work just as well. This mascara would only serve as a luxury.
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e.l.f. Cosmetics Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder
I bought this product after reading various rave reviews on its pigmentation and likeness to Nars' Laguna/Orgasm Duo. E.L.F. was also having a promotion at the time for 50% off everything, so I snagged two of these for only $1.50 USD each. When... +
I bought this product after reading various rave reviews on its pigmentation and likeness to Nars' Laguna/Orgasm Duo. E.L.F. was also having a promotion at the time for 50% off everything, so I snagged two of these for only $1.50 USD each.
When it arrived, I noticed the striking similarities between this and the Nars Duo. It's packaged in a matte black compact with a mirror and a plastic cover over the palette. I suggest keeping the plastic film over the powder as there can be quite a bit of fallout. Other than that, the formula is phenomenal. I bought this during the summer and it looked fabulous on my tanned skin. The bronzer is perfect for contouring the face, and the blush is a shimmery coral-pink that compliments my yellow-toned skin. I've used this every day since receiving it and it's looked good even as my tan faded for winter.
Application is quick and easy, but becareful if you have fair skin as the colours are extremely pigmented. It only takes a dab of the bronzer with my powder brush to give me a visible contour on my cheeks. The blush usually takes a few more sweeps of my brush, but it might just be that I put a lot on. ;D
I'd recommend this product to anyone. It's cheap, easy to apply, and has great colour payoff. I think the colours are universally flattering, and would look good on almost anyone. It is one of the best beauty purchases I've made.
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