KelseySomerville
Member Since: February 12, 2016Reviews
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner
This is a really good eyeliner, waterproof and fade/smudge resistant. You get pretty good precision, however the tip frayed on me long before the tube was empty. I much prefer Kat Von D Tattoo Liner as the tip stays together and gives you great... +
This is a really good eyeliner, waterproof and fade/smudge resistant. You get pretty good precision, however the tip frayed on me long before the tube was empty. I much prefer Kat Von D Tattoo Liner as the tip stays together and gives you great precision, but this is the eye liner I get if I 'm in a pinch and can't get a Kat Von D Liner. -
NYX Cosmetics Butter Gloss
Horribly sticky lipgloss, feels thick on your lips. Colour doesn't last. Comes in fun colours and it's cheap, but I would definitely not recommend this and I would definitely not buy it again myself.
Horribly sticky lipgloss, feels thick on your lips. Colour doesn't last. Comes in fun colours and it's cheap, but I would definitely not recommend this and I would definitely not buy it again myself. -
Urban Decay Eyeshadow
These eye shadows are amazing, huge variety of colours. long lasting and rich pigments. $22 for one pot is a little steep but I buy the generic colours like Virgin and they'll last me like a year. Otherwise I buy the palettes. Definitely some of my... +
These eye shadows are amazing, huge variety of colours. long lasting and rich pigments. $22 for one pot is a little steep but I buy the generic colours like Virgin and they'll last me like a year. Otherwise I buy the palettes. Definitely some of my favourite eye shadows. -
McCain Deep 'n Delicious Coconut Cream Pie
I love coconut cream pie and this is so perfect. Tastes amazing, smooth texture. Eat it cold, out of the fridge. The topping is smooth and creamy. Flavourful and not too sweet.
I love coconut cream pie and this is so perfect. Tastes amazing, smooth texture. Eat it cold, out of the fridge. The topping is smooth and creamy. Flavourful and not too sweet. -
McCain Deep 'n Delicious Carrot Cake
Love carrot cake and this is one of my favourites when I don't feel like making it myself. It's fluffy and delicious, the icing is smooth and not too sweet.
Love carrot cake and this is one of my favourites when I don't feel like making it myself. It's fluffy and delicious, the icing is smooth and not too sweet. -
eos Organic Smooth Spheres Lip Balm in Strawberry Sorbet
Works well, don't like the container. Would definitely prefer a tube but it smells great, has a smooth texture. Doesn't leave any residue. Leaves lips very soft and smooth. Serves it's purpose, I just don't like the packaging.
Works well, don't like the container. Would definitely prefer a tube but it smells great, has a smooth texture. Doesn't leave any residue. Leaves lips very soft and smooth. Serves it's purpose, I just don't like the packaging. -
clearasil daily clear acne treatment cream
This is my go to product to keep my skin clear, it does the job without over drying. This product is so effective that I just use a regular cleanser for oily skin. I do still get the odd break out but this cream clears it up so fast.
This is my go to product to keep my skin clear, it does the job without over drying. This product is so effective that I just use a regular cleanser for oily skin. I do still get the odd break out but this cream clears it up so fast. -
Kellogg's Special K Cracker Chips
These crackers taste great and are a much healthier alternative to chips when you're craving something crunchy. Love the Sour Cream and Onion flavour.
These crackers taste great and are a much healthier alternative to chips when you're craving something crunchy. Love the Sour Cream and Onion flavour. -
Josie Maran Vibrancy Argan Oil Foundation
I received a sample of the Josie Maran Vibrancy Argan Oil Foundation Fluid with an order from Sephora. It gave me a shade choice and I chose Dynamic which is the lightest shade available and was the only option for sample that would be close to my... +
I received a sample of the Josie Maran Vibrancy Argan Oil Foundation Fluid with an order from Sephora. It gave me a shade choice and I chose Dynamic which is the lightest shade available and was the only option for sample that would be close to my fair complexion. This foundation is made with organic argan oil and natural and organic ingredients. It’s paraben free, gluten free and cruelty free with no synthetic fragrance. It is a medium to full coverage foundation for a glowing complexion and is available in 13 shades. It’s sold for $55.00 Canadian at Sephora. I was really drawn in by the fun packaging but I had a bad feeling about the argan oil because I have an oily/combination complexion.
I used the MAC Oil Control lotion as a precaution and then after applying the foundation there was still a pretty dewy finish so when I set my foundation with my MAC Prep + Prime Translucent Pressed Powder, I used a little more than I normally do. I also skipped using a shimmering highlight to avoid any extra shininess if the foundation didn’t agree with my oily skin. It applied really smoothly and the colour was great for my complexion but I regretted not applying a little concealer before my powders. It has a smell that I couldn’t quite figure out. Overall it looked pretty good!
After about two and a half hours I felt like my face had begun to sort of turn orange but it didn’t really look like it on my camera so I thought maybe it was the lighting. Still not super oily at this point.
By the time 1 o’clock rolled around I had to do a few mild touch ups with concealer. Using a brush to dust on any powder or touching my face with my fingers just moved the foundation around. At 2 o’clock I asked my co-worker for her opinion and she said it still looked freshly applied, which made me feel a lot better. She said it gave me a bit of a more tanned look but not in an overdone, orange sort of way and it still blended into my neck so it wasn’t awful. To me, this meant the foundation did oxidize a little because it was normal and fair in the morning. I didn’t feel like my blush sat well over this foundation after a few hours. Once I looked at myself in a big mirror and not my little compact mirror, my face did still look pretty fresh and smooth and I felt more confident.
After work I washed my face and reapplied my foundation. After a couple of hours my skin had a really beautiful dewy glow without looking too oily, which gave me more faith in the foundation. It would still require a concealer. I did feel like it was helping to improve my skin tone although it’s hard to tell after only a day. It was really easy to wash off which meant no scrubbing, which could have contributed to my skin looking better after washing it off.
I gave the foundation a second chance the next day. I used the MAC Prep + Prime Skin primer and I set the finished look with the NYX Matte Setting Spray. I use concealer and had to touch up a few spots with concealer because applying the Kat Von D Shade + Light Contour palette with a brush moved the foundation around a bit. Again, I didn’t really feel like powder sat well on top of this foundation but I was still pretty please with the overall look. When noon rolled around on Day 2, my makeup did look better than it did at this point on Day 1. It didn’t oxidize on Day 2 the way it seemed to on Day 1.
Overall, I would say it was a good foundation. It felt lightweight on my skin. I didn’t get excessively oily or react to this foundation any differently than I normally do. It didn’t crack but I did feel like it settled into my pores a little. It gave me pretty good coverage but I did require a concealer for some spots anyway. I probably wouldn’t personally spend the fifty-five dollars on it because that seems like a lot, but it felt really nice on my skin. I don’t know if I would feel good about depending on it to get me through a really long day but it would be fine for a 8-10 hour stretch. I sometimes get break outs where my skin gets super dry and I think this would be a foundation that I would use more at times like that for the extra hydration.
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Younique Stiff Upper Lip Lip Stain
I think it’s called “Stiff Upper Lip Stain”. I took a sample home in the shade Savvy, which is a wine purple. I really loved the colour, however it faded within an hour and the colour settled into lines. I applied some lip balm and it helped... +
I think it’s called “Stiff Upper Lip Stain”. I took a sample home in the shade Savvy, which is a wine purple. I really loved the colour, however it faded within an hour and the colour settled into lines. I applied some lip balm and it helped pull the colour of the lines and gave it a bit of life again but it’s definitely a lip colour that you have to pay attention to and maintain. I will probably buy the stain one day in a full sized tube one day. I believe it goes for $25 -
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