BabygirlAngel
Member Since: December 21, 2010Reviews
Rimmel London Soft Kohl Kajal Eyeliner
This pencil worked OK for what I wanted it to do. I was looking for a white pencil to line my lower waterline with (to make my eyes look bigger.) The pencil makes my waterline white, but it leaves flaky white bits on my lashes since I have to press... +
This pencil worked OK for what I wanted it to do. I was looking for a white pencil to line my lower waterline with (to make my eyes look bigger.)
The pencil makes my waterline white, but it leaves flaky white bits on my lashes since I have to press harder than preferable to create visible skin lightening.
In general, you get what you pay for. It's a cheap pencil that will make do, but there are many other products out there that work much better. I would not use these pencils for a regular eyeliner, simply because the actual product is so hard.
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OPI Nail Polish
Divine! Not only does OPI come in what seems like a million scrumptious colors, but the product itself is the sky-high-quality! OPI is the only nail polish I've tried that really does not chip. It has the perfect drying time... not so long that... +
Divine! Not only does OPI come in what seems like a million scrumptious colors, but the product itself is the sky-high-quality! OPI is the only nail polish I've tried that really does not chip. It has the perfect drying time... not so long that it encumbers you, and not so short that you end up streaking the polish when you put it on.
And when it's dry, it's dry! The polish is shiny and as hard as your own nails! As with any nail polish, a base coat is essential with dark and red colors since you don't want them staining your nails, but OPI doesn't stain as badly as the cheap nail polishes do.
If you have the money (OPI polishes are around $10/piece in the USA), buy OPI polish. I now have a cabinet full of cheap polishes that I never use since I've found OPI. And I'm never going back!
You can find OPI at almost any beauty supply store.
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Mary Kay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
Buy this makeup remover!! No scrubbing, no irritated eyes, no oily residue. For contact wearers, it is perfect. You don't need to worry about rubbing so hard that your contacts come out, and you don't need to worry about red eyes. Makeup... +
Buy this makeup remover!!
No scrubbing, no irritated eyes, no oily residue. For contact wearers, it is perfect. You don't need to worry about rubbing so hard that your contacts come out, and you don't need to worry about red eyes. Makeup remover should be this way... it shouldn't irritate your eyes any more than your makeup does!
This is a comfortable and effective solution. You do need to shake the bottle before you use it, but that's the only "inconvenience" if you can call it one. Also, the bottle is updated from the one in the picture. It's a straight classy shape with a thick black lid. I like it. (I'm into my packaging... I prefer my makeup products to not only perform, but look nice as well.)
Just remember to use nice, high-quality cotton balls. No matter how nice your makeup remover is, if you have low-quality, scratchy cotton balls, you'll damage the sensitive skin on your eyelids and end up with popped veins under the skin or something equally as nasty.
But, I'm not reviewing cotton balls. That was just a tangent.
I recommend this makeup remover to anyone, whether your skin is sensitive or not. Don't go through the hassle of using vaseline or an uneffective makeup remover. This product is worth every penny!
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Maybelline Cool Effect Cooling Shadow/Liner
I LOVE THIS! I can't rave about it more. I actually don't own any of these myself, but I'm borrowing some of my sister's cooling shadow/liner until I can get to Rite Aid and buy my own. I use them like an eyeliner, but I put them on... +
I LOVE THIS!
I can't rave about it more. I actually don't own any of these myself, but I'm borrowing some of my sister's cooling shadow/liner until I can get to Rite Aid and buy my own. I use them like an eyeliner, but I put them on thicker and follow with a thin line of black eyeliner right next to my lashes.
I usually avoid drugstore brand makeup, but these thick pencils are lovely. They slide on easily, creating a strong but pretty color. They truly have a cooling effect on your skin, which is relieving when you're putting on makeup. They are comfortable and do not irritate. And, they look devine!
I'm going to run to Rite Aid today and buy a whole lot of colors! I imagine the lighter colors would work beautifully as a highlighter to the browbone and the bottom waterline.
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Clinique High Impact Mascara
I got this mascara as a sample from the Clinique lady in Macy's. I was pretty excited about it (I love samples) so I washed off my makeup as soon as I got home and tried it. Initially, I was pleased with the amount of volume it gave my lashes... +
I got this mascara as a sample from the Clinique lady in Macy's. I was pretty excited about it (I love samples) so I washed off my makeup as soon as I got home and tried it.
Initially, I was pleased with the amount of volume it gave my lashes. The mascara was a little clumpy, but I managed to brush it on so it looked nice. Within an hour or so, I realized I was blinking my eyes unnecessarily. My eyes were irritated, and when I reached up to touch my lashes, they were brittle and stiff. The mascara had hardened on my eyelashes in a way that was not only unpleasant, but unattractive.
I tried the mascara the next day, hoping it was just a freak experience, but the result was the same. It was also difficult to entirely remove, even with wonderful makeup remover. Needless to say I had hard, tiny clumps of mascara on my eyelashes for a couple days after that.
I was disappointed, because I was expecting Clinique to have a higher quality mascara like some of their other products.
Overall, I wouldn't recommend the product because of its hardness and irritibility. The amount of volume it gives your lashes is good, though not above any regular drugstore mascara. If you want soft and thick lashes that feel natural, this is not the mascara for you.
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Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara
I bought this mascara a couple months ago with a lot of other Mary Kay products. I've been a "roamer" when it comes to makeup, trying several different brands over the time of a few years. Most drugstore mascaras were clumpy and irritated my... +
I bought this mascara a couple months ago with a lot of other Mary Kay products. I've been a "roamer" when it comes to makeup, trying several different brands over the time of a few years. Most drugstore mascaras were clumpy and irritated my eyes.
This mascara was a welcome change! My eyelashes are very thin and they gave a sweet, natural volume. Most importantly, the mascara lasted all day but did not irritate my eyes in any way. It's almost "waterproof", but it doesn't flake and isn't difficult to remove.
The shaped mascara bottle is classy and very easy to grasp. The wand is big and may not be the best for maneuvering over lower lashes, but it has a broad range and sweeps the upper lashes wonderfully!
I have tried a few other mascaras since, but I always end up rubbing my eye makeup off because the mascara is brittle and scratchy. So far this is my favorite everyday mascara!
I would recommend this mascara to anyone, especially contact wearers and those with a sensitive eye area. Keeps your lashes big, spacious and natural!
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