AdelaLam
Member Since: June 6, 2014Reviews
L'Oreal Paris La Couleur Infallible 24HR Eye Shadow
I have this eyeshadow in the color Iced Latte. I usually don't buy single eyeshadows (I opt for palettes) but this is an eyeshadow that everyone should run out to get. The staying power is very strong, it begins to fade around the 8 hour mark which... +
I have this eyeshadow in the color Iced Latte. I usually don't buy single eyeshadows (I opt for palettes) but this is an eyeshadow that everyone should run out to get.
The staying power is very strong, it begins to fade around the 8 hour mark which is incredible for a high pigment, shimmery, and drugstore shadow! I prefer applying this with my fingers to get the best color payoff, but a dense eyeshadow brush would work just as well. The packaging comes with an extra seal to make sure the eyeshadow does not create a mess, which is great when I'm travelling with this!
The color Iced Latte can be used on the lid, inner corner, and also as a STUNNING highlight. Honestly, using this eyeshadow as a highlighter beats even some of the high end brands! This is a very versatile product and well worth the money.
One of my holy grail items for sure!
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Forever 21
I have been shopping at Forever 21 (F21) since the beginning of highschool, so I'm a long time customer of the brand. The clothes and accessories sold at F21 are trendy and seasonal (you probably won't find the same item in store the next month!)... +
I have been shopping at Forever 21 (F21) since the beginning of highschool, so I'm a long time customer of the brand. The clothes and accessories sold at F21 are trendy and seasonal (you probably won't find the same item in store the next month!). However, it's not my favourite store for quality pieces.
F21 clothes have the tendency to be plastic and well, cheap. You get what you pay for! I found this to be reasonable 4 years ago, but now, the prices at F21 are rising and for the quality that you're getting, I cannot justify spending my money there anymore (unless there's a GREAT deal)!
If you're looking for accessories, beware. The paint of the jewellery begins to peel, fade, and turn colour after a few wears. The hats are trendy, but uncomfortable to wear (the knits are scratchy and the caps are hard plastic). If you're looking for makeup...stay away! The eyeshadows stained my eyelids and the lipstick came off in less than an hour. Not pleased! The nail polish isn't bad, but you could get better ones for the same price at the drugstore.
I probably sound terribly disappointed, and I truly am! 4 years ago, the quality was not that bad, and I still have pieces that have not fallen apart since then. However, pieces that I bough in DECEMBER have seams already torn and threads are spewing out everywhere!
Overall, although F21 is a "budget-friendly" store (honestly, it's getting kind of expensive), the price is too high to justify what you're getting. Sadly, I will only be shopping here if a major deal arises.
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Ruffles All Dressed Chips
These have always been my favourite flavour of chip. It's a strong flavour, and you can tell that the sodium level is off the charts, as well as the MSG in the chip. So, if you're into mild tastes, stay away from this. I personally love this for... +
These have always been my favourite flavour of chip. It's a strong flavour, and you can tell that the sodium level is off the charts, as well as the MSG in the chip. So, if you're into mild tastes, stay away from this. I personally love this for it's bold flavour and ruffled texture. It feels good to eat a chip with more of a "grip", and the satisfying crunch in your mouth is unbeatable.
There are a few downsides to this bag of chips. Starting with the bag! Often, I will find my bag 3/7 full of chips and 4/7 full of air (rough estimates). It disappoints me when I only get 3/7 of what I've paid for! However, this does have a positive side, as it allows your hand more room to get into the bag.
Another plus is that this chip is less messy than other, more oily chips. My fingers aren't covered in grease when I lift them from the bag, which is a godsend when I'm travelling and don't have a sink nearby.
I can't say much for its nutritional value though. ;)
Overall, excellent product, and will repurchase over and over again.
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NIVEA Pearly Shine Lip Balm
This was one of the first lip balms I ever owned growing up! Brings back nostalgic memories every time I use it. :) However, I must say that unless you want your lips to look like a frosted pink cupcake, I would not recommend this lip balm. The... +
This was one of the first lip balms I ever owned growing up! Brings back nostalgic memories every time I use it. :)
However, I must say that unless you want your lips to look like a frosted pink cupcake, I would not recommend this lip balm. The colour is opaque, and I would compare it to the pigmentation of most drugstore lipsticks. I use this lip balm only on the centre of my lips when I want a bit of a gradient effect and a pop of shine on my lips.
It does it's job at moisturizing, which is great for a lip balm at its price point, but it's not a lip balm I would use everyday! The shine is just too noticeable to be natural, and that's not something I want from something marketed as a lip balm.
It's a compact tube that is easy to take around, but on one of my excursions, it melted! It literally melted in my purse and the entire inside of my purse was a light sparkly pink. Horrible! I had to wash my bag thoroughly and even then, the scent of the lip balm lingered. So beware in hot weather!
Overall, would not repurchase, and would only recommend to those who do not mind an unnatural lip balm.
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Herbal Essences Naked Dry Shampoo
Generally, I wash my hair twice a week and use dry shampoo in between. This bottle lasted me for around 2 months, but I was so upset that after 2 months, I couldn't get any product out of the nozzle! It became so clogged that I couldn't even press... +
Generally, I wash my hair twice a week and use dry shampoo in between. This bottle lasted me for around 2 months, but I was so upset that after 2 months, I couldn't get any product out of the nozzle! It became so clogged that I couldn't even press down on it. So 1/3 of the bottle went to waste. Lots of reviewers have pointed out this problem, so I suppose the only option is to use this as much as you can before it gets clogged! In terms of effectiveness, the scent of this is nice and fresh, and I love it! It soaked up the oils in my hair very well, and I have no complaints about its effectiveness. However, be sure to rub it into your hair as soon as you spray it, as it WILL leave a white streak. I noticed that even after rubbing it in, my hair looks a little gray. Not a nice sight. I would repurchase if it was an emergency, but I think I'll be trying out other dry shampoos before repurchasing this one. -
Essence I Love Extreme Volume Waterproof Mascara
I will start by saying that I have hooded eyes, and it's terribly hard to find a mascara that won't smudge on me. The reviews are true; this mascara gives you crazy volume. But that's all it gives you! It didn't separate my lashes or give me extra... +
I will start by saying that I have hooded eyes, and it's terribly hard to find a mascara that won't smudge on me. The reviews are true; this mascara gives you crazy volume. But that's all it gives you! It didn't separate my lashes or give me extra length. In fact, it made my lashes clump together so much it looked like I had about 7 lashes, The longevity of this product was around 2-3 hours before it started smudging on me and I began looking like a raccoon. It's also not waterproof at all! :( I tried dunking some water on my face and all I got were black smears running down my face. This was also incredibly uncomfortable to wear; all day long I felt like my lashes were so heavy and lots of discomfort was had. I don't believe I had an allergic reaction to this, but with the discomfort I was having, it might as well have been!Overall, even for the price, I would not recommend this mascara to anyone wanting a mascara that gives more than clumpy fat lash volume. Very disappointed! -
Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge
When I used this with the Revlon Colorstay Foundation, this sponge began taking off my foundation! It began coming off in patches, and as I tried to blend it out, the Real Techniques sponge just seemed to soak up more of my foundation until I gave... +
When I used this with the Revlon Colorstay Foundation, this sponge began taking off my foundation! It began coming off in patches, and as I tried to blend it out, the Real Techniques sponge just seemed to soak up more of my foundation until I gave up and used my brush again. I used it wet, but I believe the pores on this sponge are just too large.
I tried to use this again with a more liquid foundation, the Maybelline Fit Me, and the same result occurred. It gave me a light coverage that looked smooth, but I would estimate that half of my initial foundation became soaked up in the sponge itself. Not good, even for the price point of this sponge!
This does not compare to the beautyblender in any way! If you are looking for an affordable sponge from the drugstore, I would definitely check out the L'Oreal pink sponge; it is an almost exact dupe for the beautyblender!
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Beauty Blender Makeup Sponge
First off, I will start by saying this: the beautyblender is fantastic at blending out liquid products, and gives you a smooth canvas on your face. I have no gripes about how it performs. However, it is NOT WORTH the price! The fact that is soaks... +
First off, I will start by saying this: the beautyblender is fantastic at blending out liquid products, and gives you a smooth canvas on your face. I have no gripes about how it performs.
However, it is NOT WORTH the price! The fact that is soaks up my foundation, takes lots of care to stay clean and prevent bacteria from growing, and needs to be treated with care to prevent rips is not worth the price point of $28. Plus, the company recommends you to replace this after a few months. That is expensive!
I am a firm believer that with enough time spent on blending, any brush (I personally love the e.l.f. Ultimate Blending Brush) will create the same effect as the beauty blender. Even so, there are cheaper options available at the drugstore nowadays (the new sponge from L'oreal is an exact dupe of the beautyblender). There are just so many cheaper options that I don't see myself shelling out the extra money for the same effect.
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E.l.f. Cosmetics e.l.f. Studio Ultimate Blending Brush
If you've been looking for the perfect brush, look no further. This brush is $6 and is, quite honestly, the best brush I have ever used. It doesn't shed, doesn't leave streaky lines no matter what product you use, and is multipurpose! For... +
If you've been looking for the perfect brush, look no further. This brush is $6 and is, quite honestly, the best brush I have ever used. It doesn't shed, doesn't leave streaky lines no matter what product you use, and is multipurpose!
For foundation, this brush is dense enough so that you can use thick foundations and blend them out easily. I use this with the Revlon Colorstay Foundation and it blends it out like a dream. The size of the brush is perfect for getting in between your eyebrows or on your temples without getting into your hair. It's wonderful! For tinted moisturizers, the brush gives you enough control to place the product exactly where you want it before blending it out flawlessly. This brush is also excellent for powder foundation, as the buffing motion works well with the domed brush head.
For contour (cream or powder), the shape of the brush allows your to get right in your cheekbones and create a natural contour, and allowing you to blend it out with ease. It deposits the product so well!
The main reason why I love this brush is because it doesn't soak up any product. I'm not exaggerating; when I use this brush with products, liquid or powder, there is barely any residue left on the top of the brush! It is so dense, and will allow you to save lots of product!
I love it!
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Essense pure nude highlighter
This highlighter is amazing! Unfortunately for me, the colour is a tad too dark to be used as a highlighter for my skintone, and thus I use it as a light dusting of face powder or a concentrated bronzy luminous "blush" on my cheeks. The quality of... +
This highlighter is amazing! Unfortunately for me, the colour is a tad too dark to be used as a highlighter for my skintone, and thus I use it as a light dusting of face powder or a concentrated bronzy luminous "blush" on my cheeks.
The quality of this highlighter is astounding. It gives a natural glow, and I would compare it to the Hourglass ambient powders in terms of smoothness and shine payoff. This is the perfect product to add to your face to give it some "life", in my opinion! You can never go overboard with applying this product. It layers beautifully!
The lasting power of this is not very high however, I would give it 3 - 4 hours maximum. But you can always reapply this, and it is worth it at a great price point of $3!!
I wish I could use this is as a highlighter, but it works perfectly for me as a face powder, so no harm done! I love that it is a multipurpose product!
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