HonestToGosh
Member Since: February 1, 2010Reviews
Vitamin E Oil
Look at basically every moisturizing lotion you have ever had, a main ingredient is always vitamin e! Vitamin e is one of the most moisturizing vitamins as well as being one of the best vitamins to maintain healthy, smooth, wrinkle-free skin... +
Look at basically every moisturizing lotion you have ever had, a main ingredient is always vitamin e! Vitamin e is one of the most moisturizing vitamins as well as being one of the best vitamins to maintain healthy, smooth, wrinkle-free skin. Although the idea of applying a heavy thick oil to my face was first very off putting I quickly discovered tips to make it much easier and that it was OH SO WORTH IT.
You can mix the oil in with your moisturizer, or with your eye cream to give it an extra boost of vitamin e. I personally directly apply it to my eyelid and under my eye every 2-3 days. Be warned you will look ridiculous. Your eyes will be crazy shiny and look really oily. It is best to apply it overnight and let it work it's magic ( which is totally does ). If you plan to apply it in the day use VERY VERY little and mix it in with another moisturizer to avoid the extreme shiny effect.
I have a small bottle (60ml) that is not even half done and I have been using it for about 6 months. This is definitely worth the 10$ investment. I bought the no name brand, depending on what brand you buy the price will increase. But seriously.. oil is oil what does a brand name change?
This should be a staple in every woman's face kit. You see results immediately and once you know what it can do I am sure you will never go back to buying expensive "vitamin e enriched" creams, lotions & potions.
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MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skin Finish Natural
This powder is amazing and does create a beautiful, flawless look to any face. BUT, I rarely re-purchase for the following reasons: 1. IT BREAKS ME OUT. This product is great but I have come to realize after a few weeks it begins to break me out... +
This powder is amazing and does create a beautiful, flawless look to any face. BUT, I rarely re-purchase for the following reasons:
1. IT BREAKS ME OUT. This product is great but I have come to realize after a few weeks it begins to break me out quite badly. However.. I plan on finishing it because I just love how well it makes my face look (besides the blemish uglyness..)
2. I really don't like mac's colors.. all their shades are orangey/yellow and on my skin definitely come out that way. Even the "light" shade is too dark for my skin tone. I mix the mac with a light regular pressed powder to create a better shade for my skin. COME ON MAC, WHAT ABOUT THE PALE PEOPLE!?
3. The price tag.. 33$ approx. for one powder. Sure I can use it in the BACK2MAC program which is great but 6 product containers for one lipstick..?
I will be returning to my Covergirl powder foundation is the lightest shade because it worked, it covered, it did not break me out and at around 12$ my wallet stays happy!
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Revlon PhotoReady Foundation
I have always had a hard time finding foundations that worked for me. I am very fair, have combination/oily skin and am very sensitive to some products for the face. I tried many different brands & colors and finially found two that worked for me... +
I have always had a hard time finding foundations that worked for me. I am very fair, have combination/oily skin and am very sensitive to some products for the face. I tried many different brands & colors and finially found two that worked for me. Covergirl TruBlend & Revlon Colorstay. The Covergirl was a bit too dark and sometimes made me look a bit orange and the Revlon colorstay was hard to use because it had no pump and the smell was very unpleasant. BUT, FINIALLY Revlon has created the perfect foundation. I find it amazing for the following reasons:
- They offer good colors, although color line is not as great as their colorstay variety they do provide a light shade that is light enough for my very pale skin.
- The coverage is medium-full which is great for people with acne, blemishes, discoloration & freckles. When I used this I barely needed any concealer because it covered all my bad spots so well.
- The foundation is smooth and goes on easily. It blends out well and stays on all day with or WITHOUT primer.
- The pump top is great and I on average use 2 - 2 1/2 pumps to cover my entire face.
I would definitely compare this to MakeUpForever's foundation and would suggest buying this instead. The quality is not that different, and this product would save you so much money!
The only downside I see is they may not have colors for every skin tone. You may have to mix it with another foundation or mix 2 colors. Also, if you have large pores it does tend to fill them in and it does make it more obvious. So I would suggest trying it out in store before committing to purchasing a whole bottle.
I will definitely be repurchasing! This is my new foundation for 2010!
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e.l.f. Cosmetics Studio Kabuki Brush
This kabuki brush is amazing! I would never purchase the MAC or SEPHORA kabuki brush because this is almost a perfect dupe. The brush is incredibly soft, sheds little to none and blends perfectly. It comes it 2 different sizes and is perfect for... +
This kabuki brush is amazing! I would never purchase the MAC or SEPHORA kabuki brush because this is almost a perfect dupe. The brush is incredibly soft, sheds little to none and blends perfectly. It comes it 2 different sizes and is perfect for powder, blush, and bronzer. I use this brush everyday! I would repurchase ,but this one is going to last a long time I probably wont have too. It is the best brush investment you will ever make. -
Sephora by OPI Metro Chic Nailpolish
Although this nail polish is not above average in coverage, application or length of time it lasts it has one very awesome quality. The color is absolutely the most unique color you will ever get! With the hot color this season being grey this would... +
Although this nail polish is not above average in coverage, application or length of time it lasts it has one very awesome quality. The color is absolutely the most unique color you will ever get! With the hot color this season being grey this would be a great addition to any collection! The color is very modern and easy to wear with many colors. I would recommend this to anyone who is up on trends and likes quirky and unique colors! I will definitely repurchase! -
Revlon Illuminance Creme Eyeshadow
Phenomenal! I got home a swatched these and they all are dupes for mac paint pots. Dupes for rubenesque, indianwood, bare study & quite natural. They are creamy and smooth to put on. And they last all day WITH OR WITHOUT a base. It was on sale for... +
Phenomenal! I got home a swatched these and they all are dupes for mac paint pots. Dupes for rubenesque, indianwood, bare study & quite natural. They are creamy and smooth to put on. And they last all day WITH OR WITHOUT a base. It was on sale for 8.99$ which is 1/3 of the price of a paint pot. After using this color quad I will definitely be purchasing the other color quads. This is one of the BEST dupes I have ever seen. I definitely recommend purchasing this quad if you are looking to buy mac paint pots. SAVE YOUR MONEY & get the same quality guaranteed. -
NARS Makeup Primer
This is probably going to be the most negative review ever! The nars primer was a purchase I made because I was getting my makeup done at a nars counter and had to spend 50$ or more to get it done. I decided on the primer & a lipgloss. Within the... +
This is probably going to be the most negative review ever!
The nars primer was a purchase I made because I was getting my makeup done at a nars counter and had to spend 50$ or more to get it done. I decided on the primer & a lipgloss. Within the first few days I took the primer home I started using it very excited to finally have something from the nars comapny. But, to my horror I began to break out immensely and was plagued with a gross oily feeling to my skin after application. I have very sensitive skin and am very fair, which usually is the main reason why products do this to my skin. BUT, I had my friend try the product as well ( non-acne prone, not oily or sensitive ) and she had the same outcome! My makeup would come off almost instantly and was not held on or extended in anyway by the nars primer. The formula smells terrible ( as do most nars products ) and it is extremely watery. I was terribly disappointed in the outcome of the nars primer and definitely will not be repurchasing!
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L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara
If you already love Loreal Volumous Mascara you are going to LOVE it's sister product Loreal Volumous Natural Mascara. This mascara defines, lengthens, thickens and creates lashes that appear as if you are wearing fake lashes. Loreal Volumous... +
If you already love Loreal Volumous Mascara you are going to LOVE it's sister product Loreal Volumous Natural Mascara. This mascara defines, lengthens, thickens and creates lashes that appear as if you are wearing fake lashes.
Loreal Volumous Mascara is a great product as well BUT as I have heard and personally figured out it CLUMPS immensely. Luckily Loreal has figured out how to change this with the Natural version. The brush features a silicone brush that prevents clumping unlike other brushes that easily get filled with too much product. The silicone brush makes it easy to get every single lash and makes it easy to get incredible volume!
I have already purchased 3 tubes of this mascara and am definitely not disappointed with it at all. No need to spend anything over 10$ on mascara girls (and boys!) loreal is affordable, easily accessible and AMAZING. I definitely suggest you get a tube!
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