gracelf
Member Since: November 5, 2014Reviews
Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour
I purchased the quartet of mini caviar sticks at Sephora during the holiday season. I hadn't tried the product before but had heard rave reviews. I was not disappointed. The colours are beautiful and go on super smoothly. There is lots of time to... +
I purchased the quartet of mini caviar sticks at Sephora during the holiday season. I hadn't tried the product before but had heard rave reviews. I was not disappointed.
The colours are beautiful and go on super smoothly. There is lots of time to blend the product before it sets, and I have not encountered any creasing so far, even after 16-18 hour days. This is over a primer, but I always use a primer so that makes no difference to me. There was no fading over a primer either.
I will definitely be picking up the Rose Gold colour in a full size once my mini runs out.
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Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Concealer SPF 10
I received the Estee Lauder Double Wear concealer as part of a gift set and originally put the tube aside as I thought the colour was too dark. I ended up trying it as an undereye concealer instead of a face concealer and I really like the effect. I... +
I received the Estee Lauder Double Wear concealer as part of a gift set and originally put the tube aside as I thought the colour was too dark. I ended up trying it as an undereye concealer instead of a face concealer and I really like the effect. I have a problem with undereye concealer creasing and I find that the creasing, although still there, is minimized and almost non-existent if I dust a light setting powder over the top. It does stay in place all day, however I don't know if I would repurchase again as I find it a little drying, and the skin colour isn't an exact match so it might not work later in the winter when I'm paler. -
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil
I love my Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Hustle - I find it's the perfect colour to compliment my every day neutral make up look. Although it's a little pricey, I find that the colour is a no-brainer and it very quickly adds some definition to my eyes -... +
I love my Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Hustle - I find it's the perfect colour to compliment my every day neutral make up look. Although it's a little pricey, I find that the colour is a no-brainer and it very quickly adds some definition to my eyes - and I can fiddle with the intensity to suit the look I'm going for. I don't find that the pencil wears down very fast, and the colour is easy enough to work with that I can get a good performance from the pencil even when it's dull. Will definitely purchase again when mine runs out. -
Lancôme Paris Hypnose Star Mascara
I will preface my review by stating that I love the Lancome mascara formula - both the Hypnose Drama and Definicils are among my favourite mascaras. The Lancome non-waterproof formula is one of the only formulas I've found that doesn't smudge under... +
I will preface my review by stating that I love the Lancome mascara formula - both the Hypnose Drama and Definicils are among my favourite mascaras. The Lancome non-waterproof formula is one of the only formulas I've found that doesn't smudge under my browbone throughout the course of the day. The issue I have with the Hypnose Star mascara is the wand - I don't like that the brush is almost flat, and combined with the tapering, I find it impossible to do both of my eyes nicely. One eye always ends up horribly clumpy because once I transfer the mascara wand to my non-dominant hand, I find it really difficult to angle the brush in the same way that I angled the brush with my dominant hand, and I end up with extremely clumpy inner lashes. Definitely a thumbs down on the Hynose Star brush. -
NARS Bronzing Powder
I love Nars Laguna! I think it's one of the best bronzers out there - I like how it has a slight sheen (very slight, practically invisible on the skin) so that when you dust it over your face it adds a bit of depth and takes away from the chalkiness... +
I love Nars Laguna! I think it's one of the best bronzers out there - I like how it has a slight sheen (very slight, practically invisible on the skin) so that when you dust it over your face it adds a bit of depth and takes away from the chalkiness of a typical powder. I also use Laguna as a crease colour most days - I find that it's perfect for an everyday neutral eye look combined with a shimmery lid colour. It's the best use that I've found for the mini-size Lagunas that are sometimes given out as promotions or as part of gift sets. -
Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25
The lipbalm is clear and thick but spreads nicely so a little goes a long way - I tend to squeeze a small blob on my ring finger and massage it into my lips. The menthol scent is quite strong and there is a definitely cooling sensation for quite a... +
The lipbalm is clear and thick but spreads nicely so a little goes a long way - I tend to squeeze a small blob on my ring finger and massage it into my lips. The menthol scent is quite strong and there is a definitely cooling sensation for quite a while after application. The lasting power is fairly good considering the balm isn't sticky at all. I keep mine at my desk in my air-conditioned office and apply a couple times a day. My lips get very dry and chapped if I don't wear a lip balm and the Jack Black balm works well to keep them hydrated. The price may seem a little high at first ($8.50 CAD at Sephora) but like I said, a little goes a long way. I still have half a tube left after a year of semi-daily use. -
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