elderflowermouse
Member Since: November 8, 2016Reviews
COVERGIRL Outlast All-Day Lipcolor
I have this in the Custom Red shade Unique Burgundy. I really love the colour, and it does last really well. I found that I get a stark line on the inside of my lip where the colour flakes off. It's visible when my mouth is closed, and it can look... +
I have this in the Custom Red shade Unique Burgundy. I really love the colour, and it does last really well.
I found that I get a stark line on the inside of my lip where the colour flakes off. It's visible when my mouth is closed, and it can look really weird, especially with a dark shade.
When you first apply it, you need to wait a minute for it to dry down, and then apply the included lip balm. I did find this colour to be more drying than other liquid lipsticks, and without the lip balm, it felt odd and a bit sticky.
The colour definitely did not wipe off, but was easily removed with micellar water.
I'll use it, but I won't likely buy any other shades.
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NIVEA Sun SPF 30 Lip Balm
I've tried several SPF lip balms, and they all have a very strong sunscreen taste, and I can't use them for long. This one does have a slight smell/taste, but it's light enough that I can wear it all day without issue. It's super moisturizing... +
I've tried several SPF lip balms, and they all have a very strong sunscreen taste, and I can't use them for long. This one does have a slight smell/taste, but it's light enough that I can wear it all day without issue.
It's super moisturizing without being greasy, and smooths out dry lips almost instantly.
This lip balm is also pretty stable in hot weather - I've had some melt on me, but this one keeps it's shape, and doesn't get soft.
This is going to be my go-to lip balm, especially for sunny weather.
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Rimmel London Brow This Way Brow Styling Gel
I bought this in Dark. I have dark hair, and thin eyebrows - this gel thickens them a bit, and the colour isn't too harsh. I prefer using this in conjunction with a pencil or powder, but on it's own, it's great for a no makeup look. The gel lasts... +
I bought this in Dark. I have dark hair, and thin eyebrows - this gel thickens them a bit, and the colour isn't too harsh. I prefer using this in conjunction with a pencil or powder, but on it's own, it's great for a no makeup look.
The gel lasts all day, and I didn't experience any smudging or flaking. It comes off easily with makeup remover or water at the end of the day.
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essence Long Lasting Eye Pencil
I have these pencils in black (01 black fever) and brown (02 hot chocolate), and they are my go-to eyeliner pencils. I recently purchased a higher end brand, thinking it would perform better, but it smudged and transferred so badly, I tossed it in... +
I have these pencils in black (01 black fever) and brown (02 hot chocolate), and they are my go-to eyeliner pencils. I recently purchased a higher end brand, thinking it would perform better, but it smudged and transferred so badly, I tossed it in the garbage, and went back to essence right away.
The liner goes on smoothly, and doesn't budge, even on my oily eyelids.
The black is dark and smooth, and the brown is perfect for a less dramatic look.
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essence All Eyes On Me Multi-effect Mascara
I picked this up on a whim, and ended up loving it. I don't like clumpy lashes or the false lash look - I just want my lashes to look longer and darker, and this does the job nicely. The mascara is easy to apply, and I didn't experience any transfer... +
I picked this up on a whim, and ended up loving it. I don't like clumpy lashes or the false lash look - I just want my lashes to look longer and darker, and this does the job nicely.
The mascara is easy to apply, and I didn't experience any transfer or flaking throughout the day. It came off easily at night with makeup remover. I don't believe it's waterproof, but I never put that to the test.
essence has some surprisingly good products for the price!
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Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
I absolutely love Burt's Bee's Lemon Butter Cuticle Balm The lemon scent is fresh and not overpowering. Because this is a balm, it is very thick, and it takes a bit of time to absorb, but it's not uncomfortable or greasy. My hands get extremely... +
I absolutely love Burt's Bee's Lemon Butter Cuticle Balm
The lemon scent is fresh and not overpowering. Because this is a balm, it is very thick, and it takes a bit of time to absorb, but it's not uncomfortable or greasy.
My hands get extremely dry, especially in the colder months, and this keeps my cuticles soft and helps prevent hangnails better than anything else I have tried.
The little tin lasts a deceptively long time - you only need a tiny amount on each finger.
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Maybelline New York Dream Fresh BB Cream
This does not have full coverage - I'd say it's more of a tinted moisturizer than a true BB Cream, but that's exactly what I was looking for, so it's great in my books. The medium shade blends into my skin perfectly; it hides any redness and... +
This does not have full coverage - I'd say it's more of a tinted moisturizer than a true BB Cream, but that's exactly what I was looking for, so it's great in my books.
The medium shade blends into my skin perfectly; it hides any redness and lightly blurs imperfections.
Because the formula is moisturizing, it doesn't stick to any dry patches or make them worse. My nose and forehead are a bit oily, and it t doesn't seem to make them worse. It's really lightweight, so you don't feel like you have anything extra on your face. It stays on all day, and I haven't encountered any issues with breakouts.
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