chonchburger
Member Since: January 26, 2010Reviews
Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation
This stuff is amazing for the price! I apply with a beauty blender which gives a super easy application and beautiful finish. The only issue I've had with this foundation is that you MUST apply with a primer, otherwise you will not get the poreless... +
This stuff is amazing for the price! I apply with a beauty blender which gives a super easy application and beautiful finish. The only issue I've had with this foundation is that you MUST apply with a primer, otherwise you will not get the poreless effect. I also wish it came with a pump, but I'm not going to get carried away for like $10! Perfect colour match for paler girls too. I have always struggled with finding a foundation in a shade that is not only pale enough, but also doesn't turn me orange! I am in the shade 110 which matches my pink undertones and pairs perfectly with my NARS concealer in Chantilly. -
The Body Shop Tea Tree BB Cream
Bought this because I LOVE the foaming face wash + finding a foundation that works on my extremely pale skin is usually a nightmare. I've purchased 2 bottle of this stuff somehow even though it offers very little coverage (USELESS if you actually... +
Bought this because I LOVE the foaming face wash + finding a foundation that works on my extremely pale skin is usually a nightmare. I've purchased 2 bottle of this stuff somehow even though it offers very little coverage (USELESS if you actually have acne...which I thought was the point....anyway). Even the lightest shade is too orangey on my skin so I have to use it extremely sparingly.
If you have acne and want to cover it up, DON'T go for this stuff. Find a proper foundation + concealer routine and pair it with good skincare.
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Benefit Cosmetics They're Real! Push Up Liner
Honestly, I was really happy with this liner when I bought it. Now that I am coming to the end of the tube, I'm a little less excited. The idea is totally there. Application is easy which makes it a great alternative for people who don't want to... +
Honestly, I was really happy with this liner when I bought it. Now that I am coming to the end of the tube, I'm a little less excited.
The idea is totally there. Application is easy which makes it a great alternative for people who don't want to fuss with a gel liner + brush.
However, this stuff fades bad. By the end of my day, I've got half faded wings that are smudging at the edges. This is the total opposite of what I would expect, considering if you make a mistake while applying, you better get it off quick or else you're stuck with it.
Clicking the bottom to get more product basically does nothing. I end up having to squeeze the tip to get more out and if you get too much, it will crumble and gunk up your eyelashes. I usually end up clicking too much and come back to it the next with a whole bunch of product coming out of the tip.
Overall, will not be buying again.
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L'Oreal Feria Absolute Platinum
I've been bleaching my hair continuously for over a year now, every 6-8 weeks. Usually I just go with whatever very light bleach is on sale, which happened to be L'Oreal's Feria Absolute Platinum this time. The first thing I noticed was that... +
I've been bleaching my hair continuously for over a year now, every 6-8 weeks. Usually I just go with whatever very light bleach is on sale, which happened to be L'Oreal's Feria Absolute Platinum this time. The first thing I noticed was that application was much more difficult with this stuff. The tip is very small and hard to get product through.
I let the product sit on my roots for about 30 mins (they grow in a rather dark blonde) before coating the rest of my hair with it. It lightened very slowly. In total, the product was on my hair for about 2 hours. I immediately noticed some spots lightening faster than others. After I rinsed and dried, much of my hair was left still brassy and yellowed with only a few very light spots. Overall, the look is very patchy. This is probably a combo of my amateur application and the tricky tip, though I wouldn't rule out a poor formula.
I won't be buying this product again. I'm glad I was only bleaching to dye pink overtop because this is probably my worst bleach job ever.
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Herbal Essences Body Envy Volumizing Dry Shampoo
Super cheap and does the job but at a small cost. This stuff makes my hair super tangled and very painful to get a brush through, even if I have just brushed my hair. I have pretty long hair and it tangles easily enough as it is. I didn't have as... +
Super cheap and does the job but at a small cost. This stuff makes my hair super tangled and very painful to get a brush through, even if I have just brushed my hair. I have pretty long hair and it tangles easily enough as it is. I didn't have as much of a problem with their 'Naked' dry shampoo but I think I'll try another brand next time. -
Maybelline New York Dream Fresh BB Cream
This was my first adventure into the world of BB creams. It's not bad, as far as drugstore brands go, but if you're looking for a great BB cream, this is not it. The colour is okay on me- I am very fair so most shades go orange. I keep this one in... +
This was my first adventure into the world of BB creams. It's not bad, as far as drugstore brands go, but if you're looking for a great BB cream, this is not it. The colour is okay on me- I am very fair so most shades go orange. I keep this one in my locker at work now as a just-in-case toucher upper but I very rarely use it. Do yourself a favour and just splurge a little more on a quality BB cream. -
The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Foam Cleanser
I've always had acne. My mom still gets it. It's stubborn, genetic, and frustrating. This wash really makes a huge difference in my skin. Smells nice, the price is very reasonable (only about $12 and the Body Shop always has promos on), and one... +
I've always had acne. My mom still gets it. It's stubborn, genetic, and frustrating. This wash really makes a huge difference in my skin. Smells nice, the price is very reasonable (only about $12 and the Body Shop always has promos on), and one bottle lasts for a long time. I won't even bother with another brand again. -
Maybelline New York Baby Lips Dr. Rescue Lip Balm
Purchased this one day on my lunch break when I left my Burts Bees at home. It does the trick, and I'm alternating using it and my Bees balm. It feels very nice and soothing when you put it on but it doesn't last nearly as long as my usual balm. I... +
Purchased this one day on my lunch break when I left my Burts Bees at home. It does the trick, and I'm alternating using it and my Bees balm. It feels very nice and soothing when you put it on but it doesn't last nearly as long as my usual balm. I find the shimmer to be a little too much but it does leave a nice pink after I've been using it all day. The colour I bought is 'pink me up' and it actually matches my blush very well!
I would probably try another from this line in the future.
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MAC Cosmetics Superslick Liquid Eye Liner
I had really high hopes for this eyeliner, seeing as I paid about $25 for it. I really want to love it, but there are a few major factors in why I don't. First, I will say that the application is very easy. The pen tip took very little practice for... +
I had really high hopes for this eyeliner, seeing as I paid about $25 for it. I really want to love it, but there are a few major factors in why I don't.
First, I will say that the application is very easy. The pen tip took very little practice for me to be able to use it well. That said, I have been doing cat eyes for about 5 years now. The first week or so of using this product was great, but after that the colour became almost watery. Now it takes several coats to achieve the correct shade of black. I've noticed a little bit of fading after wearing it through an intense shipment shift at work, but that could have been my 5 AM application! Other than that, this stuff does not budge. You can try smudging it, but good luck! I did a couple strokes of this eyeliner on my hand the other day and it's STILL THERE!
My biggest issue with this eyeliner is the removal. The salesgirl actually demonstrated it to me in the store before I bought it and it sort of came off like a peel, which is neat...until you get it on your eyes. The eyeliner peels off into my eyelashes, making mascara removal very difficult. It just globs onto my eyelashes and won't move. I end up trying to peel it off my lashes with my nails but mostly just lose eyelashes!
I won't be being this liner again, though I may try another by MAC. The application is great, but the removal makes this product a flop for me.
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Benefit Cosmetics Watts Up Highlighter
I received this as part of Sephora's birthday gift for 2013 and I still haven't made it through the entire tube. I use this stuff daily to highlight the corners of my eyes and my brow bone. This plus some blush is what makes me look awake at 6am... +
I received this as part of Sephora's birthday gift for 2013 and I still haven't made it through the entire tube. I use this stuff daily to highlight the corners of my eyes and my brow bone. This plus some blush is what makes me look awake at 6am everyday! I will definitely splurge on this once I run out because it's become a staple in my makeup kit. -
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