cosmeticproof
Member Since: June 10, 2014Reviews
naruko Rose & Botanic HA Aqua Cubic Hydrating Mask
Though this mask was fairly hydrating, I definitely felt the urge to apply moisturizer even after the essence had absorbed into my skin which is fairly common for most sheet masks with a clear essence. It did smell wonderfully like roses thanks to... +
Though this mask was fairly hydrating, I definitely felt the urge to apply moisturizer even after the essence had absorbed into my skin which is fairly common for most sheet masks with a clear essence. It did smell wonderfully like roses thanks to actual rosewater and is a mask that I think most would enjoy. The essence absorbed fairly quickly and gave my skin a bit of a bounce as well. Recommended for those with normal to dry skin or if you just love roses! -
Naruko ampm Super Triple HA Hydrating Mask
This mask definitely parched my dry skin and also left my skin feeling smooth. Most sheet masks are supposed to be hydrating, but oftentimes the clear essence that these masks are soaking in is still not enough and I feel the urge to apply... +
This mask definitely parched my dry skin and also left my skin feeling smooth. Most sheet masks are supposed to be hydrating, but oftentimes the clear essence that these masks are soaking in is still not enough and I feel the urge to apply moisturizer after I have patted the essence into my skin. In this case, my skin was smooth and comfortable just the way it was. I had my Goldilocks moment where my skin really was "juuuust right"!
In terms of ingredient analysis, I was looking for three forms of hyaluronic acid as per the name of the mask, but I could only identify two? My other favourite ingredients were niacinamide (brightening) and salix alba bark extract which is a natural source of salicylic acid. Aside from looking for HA, I noticed the addition of a number of essential oils which I could actually smell! It was like an aromatherapeutic experience and I could smell hints of rosemary, sage and eucalyptus. Pure heaven! I totally recommend this mask if your skin is feeling super dry right now or just after a flight for a boost!
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Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Mask
This mask is for brightening, firming and improving overall skin texture. I won't lie that the other reason I wanted to try this mask was because of the little ear hooks! Finally, a mask that won't result in chin goatee! Since this mask was all... +
This mask is for brightening, firming and improving overall skin texture. I won't lie that the other reason I wanted to try this mask was because of the little ear hooks! Finally, a mask that won't result in chin goatee! Since this mask was all about lifting, there was a secondary pair of ear hooks allowing part of my neck to get pampered too! This mask has a creamy essence that once soaked in leaves skin so soft and smooth and all without dimethicone! Sheet masks that leave skin with a silky finish are oftentimes soaking in an essence with silicones which I don't mind so much in the mornings, but at night I want to be as 'cone-free as possible! Overall, I liked the focus on plant-based ingredients and of course how firm my skin felt after use! -
Cougar Beauty 24HR Liquid Lipstick
What I liked about the formula was that it was light enough to be layerable without looking like chunks of my lips were falling off unlike the darker shades of the NYX Lip Suedes...Oh, and these also smell REALLY yummy. Like one of those fruity... +
What I liked about the formula was that it was light enough to be layerable without looking like chunks of my lips were falling off unlike the darker shades of the NYX Lip Suedes...Oh, and these also smell REALLY yummy. Like one of those fruity Japanese sodas! Packaging is fairly standard with a doe foot applicator in a plastic tube. I wish the lipstick colours were on the tubes instead of just on the cardboard boxes the lipsticks came in because you never know when someone might want to know what you're wearing!
Once dry, the formula really DOES NOT MOVE! Only if you eat something greasy will the colour start to break apart so you will need oil to remove this from your lips completely. If you use just micellar water, you will be scrubbing fairly hard. The instructions on the box say to rinse this lipstick off with soap and water, but if you ask me, I really don't feel like the thought of soaping up my lips with hand or dish soap. Just use an oil cleanser and your lips will thank you!
It wasn't as dry as some other liquid lipsticks I have tried where you are craving gloss the minute it dries, but the claim of hydration is totally untrue. Then again, hydration and long-lasting lipstick formulas seem to be mutually exclusive so I'm not too fussed.
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Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick
Formulation and pigmentation on each of these was nothing short of what I have come to expect from Charlotte Tilbury. Sheer perfection. One swipe and there was colour. The texture was smooth, light and didn't bleed nor transfer to the bread of my... +
Formulation and pigmentation on each of these was nothing short of what I have come to expect from Charlotte Tilbury. Sheer perfection. One swipe and there was colour. The texture was smooth, light and didn't bleed nor transfer to the bread of my sandwich! The finish is described as a cashmere-matte which is so accurate as they feel creamy, but don't have a high shine yet feel moisturizing. My lips feel so many different things all at once!
Honest to God, I am just glad Charlotte only collaborated with 12 women because if there were more, I would need to dedicate an entire vanity area towards them. I mean, holy toledo these are fantastic and quite honestly I don't care that they are almost $40 each. I love the shades, the formula, the shape and the stories behind each colour. I am in love.
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Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Brow Pen
This is a 3-in-1 pencil that colours (5 shades), shapes and highlights brows all in a single efficient little pencil! I used to think the angled pencil was such a gimmick until I realized how much easier it made shaping my brows! This brow pencil... +
This is a 3-in-1 pencil that colours (5 shades), shapes and highlights brows all in a single efficient little pencil! I used to think the angled pencil was such a gimmick until I realized how much easier it made shaping my brows! This brow pencil also has a beveled triangular tip that makes shaping brows super easy. Like most brow pencils, there HAS to be a spoole on the end and to be honest, I was a bad beauty lover and did not read the fine print. I stopped here and didn't realize that there was a highlighter built right into the pencil! This pencil is more on the powder than wax side which is what makes the finish so natural-looking, but this also causes the intensity of the colour to fade a little bit over the day. Overall, this is a great little pencil that does it all, but if you plan on going swimming or need your brows intact for more than 10 hours, I would either use a wax-based pencil or brush on some brow gel. -
Maison Jacynthe Eyeshadow in Affogato
I wasn't a huge fan of this product and not because the formulation was bad, but because I thought the colour would be more purple instead of grey. This just goes to show that swatches really are the most helpful. This was a matte shadow that was... +
I wasn't a huge fan of this product and not because the formulation was bad, but because I thought the colour would be more purple instead of grey. This just goes to show that swatches really are the most helpful. This was a matte shadow that was soft, pigmented and blended easily. On my eyes, this shade looked more like a taupe which made me feel more comfortable wearing to work. -
Maison Jacynthe Blush in Romeo
This green beauty product is soft and pigmented and lasts all day! It isn't chalky like some of the natural brands I have tried and blends beautifully into the skin. There are a number of different shades and though Romeo is probably one of the more... +
This green beauty product is soft and pigmented and lasts all day! It isn't chalky like some of the natural brands I have tried and blends beautifully into the skin. There are a number of different shades and though Romeo is probably one of the more pigmented ones, I have seen that even the lighter shades have great colour payoff. Yes, the price might be a little much at $26CDN, but for this type of colour payoff and ingredients that are good for your skin, I would highly recommend this product AND this company! -
Maison Jacynthe Rouge à Lèvres
I am so in love with the colour I have (Rouge Mate) as it is mega intense and actually reminds me a lot of Urban Decay's Vice Lipsticks when it comes to how this feels on the lips. This isn't super creamy and hydrating, but slightly satin in... +
I am so in love with the colour I have (Rouge Mate) as it is mega intense and actually reminds me a lot of Urban Decay's Vice Lipsticks when it comes to how this feels on the lips. This isn't super creamy and hydrating, but slightly satin in finish. The plus side of having a not-so-creamy formulation is the longer lasting power. Though this lipstick transfers, I still have a solid colour on my lips hours after application. The best part about a lipstick like this is how all of the ingredients are clean and natural! All of the shades look truly delicious and I would get more in a heartbeat! -
Make Up For Ever Artist Palette Volume 3
I think this palette is so much fun and pricing is reasonable (9 shadows x 1.4g) considering this is a $156 value. Each shadow is quite pretty and though I won't be wearing all of the shadows every day, I like having just a touch of these shades in... +
I think this palette is so much fun and pricing is reasonable (9 shadows x 1.4g) considering this is a $156 value. Each shadow is quite pretty and though I won't be wearing all of the shadows every day, I like having just a touch of these shades in my collection for when I do. Pigmentation was best on the darker shades and actually quite decent even on the more pastel shades which was nice to see. I always expect pastels to be a bit of let down so having solid swatch "swipes" was incredibly satisfying. -
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