Fabulously Broke
Member Since: August 1, 2007Reviews
COVERGIRL LashBlast Length Mascara
This CG Lash Blast Lengthening Mascara is exactly what I need. My eyelashes are brown already, and I don't care too much for volume as long as it gives me LONG, LUSCIOUS lashes. This, for the price point, delivers that promise. It has rubber... +
This CG Lash Blast Lengthening Mascara is exactly what I need.
My eyelashes are brown already, and I don't care too much for volume as long as it gives me LONG, LUSCIOUS lashes.
This, for the price point, delivers that promise.
It has rubber bristles that boasts that it’ll give you up to 80% longer lashes. These tiny bristles also really made sure that each lash was coated and NOT clumped.
It is a real improvement from the original Lash Blast Mascara.
It did exactly what I wanted, and since it doesn't have extra volume on my lashes, it doesn't flake off in chunks during the day.
It also didn't look clunky or unnatural, which is another bonus for me, as I wanted to go for a more natural look.
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LaVanile The Healthy Lip Shine
I normally don't wear lip gloss because I find it too thick, or goopy.. or irritating (am really a lip balm girl). But this one feels like a liquid-y lip balm, moisturizing, very shiny, soft.. and tasty! I almost ate the entire thing off my... +
I normally don't wear lip gloss because I find it too thick, or goopy.. or irritating (am really a lip balm girl).
But this one feels like a liquid-y lip balm, moisturizing, very shiny, soft.. and tasty! I almost ate the entire thing off my lips.
Anyway, worth the price, and the applicator is a slanted plastic tip so it went on really smoothly without my having to unscrew a brush stick to rub all over my lips.
And I could control the amount of gloss coming out, which is nice.
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Bare Escentuals Feather Light Mineral Veil
I LOVE this stuff as a translucent powder. It really sets your makeup, and absorbs oil (of course, it's a starch in there). I do have to say, that you don't want to put on too much if you're a darker toned girl (above medium tones)... +
I LOVE this stuff as a translucent powder.
It really sets your makeup, and absorbs oil (of course, it's a starch in there).
I do have to say, that you don't want to put on too much if you're a darker toned girl (above medium tones) because you're going to look ghostly and pasty white.
I have even been known to skip the brush in a rush, dip my fingers into the tub and smear it like a powder all over my forehead, nose and chin, and it works like a charm.
At the end of the day, I am definitely less oily than I should be. But it's a bit loose and messy, so it's not that great for the on-the-go touch ups in the work bathroom. I'd suggest a compact translucent powder for that.
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TheBalm TimeBalm Concealer
I LOVE this concealer for my under eyes. I use MUFE's Lift Concealer (Makeup forever) for spot concealing on my face, but this TimeBalm really covers my undereye circles without a problem. I do find it a bit cakey, and it settles into lines... +
I LOVE this concealer for my under eyes.
I use MUFE's Lift Concealer (Makeup forever) for spot concealing on my face, but this TimeBalm really covers my undereye circles without a problem.
I do find it a bit cakey, and it settles into lines, so prime your under eyes first with a primer.
I also do NOT recommend using it with just fingers, you need a brush since it's a small little pot and a very dense kind of paint (not watery at all). Think of it like a paste...
Works VERY well, but has a limited colour selection and I nailed it for my skintone with the Medium.
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Make Up For Ever Lift Concealer
I reviewed the Full Concealer as well, which offers more coverage. This Lift Concealer is GREAT for spot concealing on your face, but NOT under your eyes. For a full cover for under your eyes, try TimeBalm's The Balm. This Lift Concealer is... +
I reviewed the Full Concealer as well, which offers more coverage.
This Lift Concealer is GREAT for spot concealing on your face, but NOT under your eyes.
For a full cover for under your eyes, try TimeBalm's The Balm.
This Lift Concealer is more liquid-y, translucent and not as heavy so it won't settle into lines. I use it over a primer for big events and I've never had it slide.
When I wear it for work, I use it to prime my eyelids, and cover odd splotches or discolouration on my face. I do find that it cakes on pimples, but then again, what concealer doesn't? You need to dab your finger in it and dab on the spot without smearing it to avoid creating a dry patch.
I also like using it with just my fingers when I'm in a rush sort of like finger paint, but it works best with a brush
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Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer
This concealer is really good. They have another one out there called the MUFE Lift Concealer, but I found it a bit watery, and better off as a spot concealer on your cheeks, but definitely not for your undereye circles. This one is a good one for... +
This concealer is really good. They have another one out there called the MUFE Lift Concealer, but I found it a bit watery, and better off as a spot concealer on your cheeks, but definitely not for your undereye circles.
This one is a good one for your undereye circles but it can get a little cakey so you need a primer underneath.
Another good one is TimeBalm's The Balm as a really thick, cover-without-fail concealer.
Overall, MUFE lasts pretty long, smudges a bit when my face gets oily during the day, but is fantastic.
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Maybelline New York Colossal Volum' Express Mascara
This is one of the better mascaras I've tried. Granted, Maybelline has been a fabulous brand for me, but this really made my lashes look thick, full of life and absolutely wonderful!!!! Well worth a try, it's no DiorShow, but it doesn't... +
This is one of the better mascaras I've tried. Granted, Maybelline has been a fabulous brand for me, but this really made my lashes look thick, full of life and absolutely wonderful!!!!
Well worth a try, it's no DiorShow, but it doesn't cost $18, and for the quality price, you can't beat it.
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pHisoderm Body Wash in Aloe, Vitamin E & Chamomile
I liked the subtle scent and it got rid of my uncomplicated acne on my body. It didn't dry out my skin in the process and it lathered up nicely. Well worth it for the price considering the amount you got!
I liked the subtle scent and it got rid of my uncomplicated acne on my body. It didn't dry out my skin in the process and it lathered up nicely.
Well worth it for the price considering the amount you got!
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pHisoderm Normal to Oily Skin Cleanser
Not bad. My skin isn't normal or dry, it's more combination, but it still cleaned really well and felt soft afterwards. For the price of about $12.99 getting a HUGE honking bottle is a real bonus. It's more of a cream-based cleanser, so if you have... +
Not bad. My skin isn't normal or dry, it's more combination, but it still cleaned really well and felt soft afterwards. For the price of about $12.99 getting a HUGE honking bottle is a real bonus.
It's more of a cream-based cleanser, so if you have dry or normal skin this would work fabulously for you.
I liked the subtle scent, and a little goes a long way, so there's no need to waste any product
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DiorShow Mascara
I received a small sample of DiorShow Mascara, and when I first opened it, the brush was just as big as the actual bottle! LOL.. I was NOT expecting that. Anyway, it smelled nice, which was a first, as most mascaras usually smell very chemical-y... +
I received a small sample of DiorShow Mascara, and when I first opened it, the brush was just as big as the actual bottle! LOL.. I was NOT expecting that.
Anyway, it smelled nice, which was a first, as most mascaras usually smell very chemical-y and very much like paint thinner. I normally curl my lashes before putting on my mascara to set it, so I curled 'em with my trusty Shu Uemura eyelash curler, and did a light coat of DiorShow on there.
So far, so good. No clumps, clean, lengthening, and wonderful............ but it didn't set my lashes the way the current cheapie mascara I'm trying out (Maybelline Great Lash) did.
Hmm. Maybe it's just me.
But my lashes did look long, much softer, not clumpy at all, but not very voluminous or lush, but long, nonetheless. Just a shame you couldn't see HOW long, considering my curled lashes weren't set in place by DiorShow. They kind of just sunk back down to being normal, uncurled lashes...
I also found that it didn't really smudge, given it's not a waterproof mascara (right?) and it didn't flake, so that's a plus. I'm usually dabbing at the corner of my eyes at the end of the day, trying to remove any black flakes.
I've been trying it out for about a week now, and so far.. not so thrilled, ONLY because it doesn't properly set my curled lashes (I view mascara as a hairspray of sorts for eyelashes), and curling my lashes, REALLY makes me look awake and alive.. When I don't curl my lashes, I will guarantee that someone, that day, will look at me and ask why I look so tired or if I'm sad. :P
So.. my verdict is: Not worth the $31 for my personal preferences, but!! if you are a girl who has naturally gorgeous thick lashes (and we all hate you for it), and you want length more than volume, then this is THE best mascara to use.
But me, I'm stickin' to my cheapie Maybelline Great Lash, and maybe trying a higher end Maybelline mascara after (I'm makin' the rounds....)
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