lisajohanna3
Member Since: January 18, 2016Reviews
MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow
While I love most MAC products and most of their eyeshadows, I find they can be hit or miss. I own about 10 single shadows and of those, I really like 8 of them. The ones that I like are beautiful, pigmented, apply smoothly and evenly and last all... +
While I love most MAC products and most of their eyeshadows, I find they can be hit or miss. I own about 10 single shadows and of those, I really like 8 of them. The ones that I like are beautiful, pigmented, apply smoothly and evenly and last all day. However, two of the shadows seem to have a different formula and are less pigmented and harder to apply. Since I generally love MAC and most of my eyeshadows are fine I am onlt taking off 1/2 a star. I may have just gotten a bad batch of those two shadows or they are meant to be more sheer and I didn't realize. I will still continue to buy more MAC shadows and MAC products. -
Perrier Carbonated Water - Lime
My all-time favorite sparkling water. I always have this in the fridge. I'm very picky about which drinks I like so even my fiance knows which four drinks to buy me when he goes to the grocery store and this is one of them. The lime flavor doesn't... +
My all-time favorite sparkling water. I always have this in the fridge. I'm very picky about which drinks I like so even my fiance knows which four drinks to buy me when he goes to the grocery store and this is one of them. The lime flavor doesn't taste artificial like in some sparkling waters. It's very refreshing. -
Anastasia Beverly Hills DIPBROW Pomade
One of the best brow products out there. The shades are fantastic and look beautiful and natural. It applys easily with a small angled brush and it's easy to get clean, precise lines as the product does not smudge easily. It has great staying power... +
One of the best brow products out there. The shades are fantastic and look beautiful and natural. It applys easily with a small angled brush and it's easy to get clean, precise lines as the product does not smudge easily. It has great staying power and I don't feel like I need to "touch up" my brows at all during the day. This is one of many anastasia brow products that I own and they are all wonderful. I have been filling in my eyebrows for almost 10 years so I often get asked what I use and I recommend this product. -
Garnier Whole Blends Nourishing Avocado Oil & Shea Butter Conditioner
I received a sample of this and I tried it with the matching shampoo. I don't usually use drugstore brand shampoo and conditioner but this wasn't too bad, I like the smell and my hair felt soft afterward, but my hair is very healthy so it would have... +
I received a sample of this and I tried it with the matching shampoo. I don't usually use drugstore brand shampoo and conditioner but this wasn't too bad, I like the smell and my hair felt soft afterward, but my hair is very healthy so it would have to be a terrible product for it not to. I would use this again but I'm not going to run out and buy it. 3/5, nothing awful, nothing special. -
Luxie Flat Definer Brush
I received this brush in my Ipsy Glam Bag for february. This pink handle is very pretty and girly. I use this to apply eyeshadow to my lower lash line when I do smoky eye. This could also be used to apply brow product or liner. The quality is very... +
I received this brush in my Ipsy Glam Bag for february. This pink handle is very pretty and girly. I use this to apply eyeshadow to my lower lash line when I do smoky eye. This could also be used to apply brow product or liner. The quality is very good and my products apply wonderfully when I use it. I will be buying more Luxie brushes in the future. -
DHC Deep Cleansing Oil
I am very open to trying cleansing oils and have found a lot of products I LOVE since the oil-craze with beauty products has started. This however was a total miss. It does remove makeup, but you don't use it with water. So while it does get all the... +
I am very open to trying cleansing oils and have found a lot of products I LOVE since the oil-craze with beauty products has started. This however was a total miss. It does remove makeup, but you don't use it with water. So while it does get all the makeup off my face, I cant help but feel like the oils on my face are mixing with this oil and just sitting on my skin because they haven't been removed properly. If I were going to continue to use this I would use it as a makeup remover BEFORE washing my face with a real cleanser. Using this on it's own, my skin doesn't really feel clean, and I broke out horribly after using it for a few days.
Maybe I will still find a cleansing oil that I love but this is not the one.
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MAC Cosmetics Bronzing Powder
This is the MVP. I have this bronzer in the limited edition 2015 summer packaging. It's a beautiful sunset ombre colour and is so much prettier than the classic black MAC packaging. I have had this bronzer since summer 2015 and I use it EVERY SINGLE... +
This is the MVP. I have this bronzer in the limited edition 2015 summer packaging. It's a beautiful sunset ombre colour and is so much prettier than the classic black MAC packaging. I have had this bronzer since summer 2015 and I use it EVERY SINGLE DAY. I still have a good amount left. It`s absolutely amazing how long this has lasted with every day use. When you're paying $25-30 for a bronzer you want it to last a long time and this has lasted me ages. It is truly matte and the shade is absolutely perfect for my medium-light skin tone. I use this to counter my cheekbones and nose and sometimes use it on top of Benefits liquid "dew the hoola" bronzer and it looks beautiful, but it is also effective just on its own. I use this with a MAC contour brush and the product glides on perfectly and never looks chalky. It has great staying power as well. I have used one or two MAC products that broke me out but this does not.
I will absolutely be purchasing this again when I run out as it lasts SO unbelievably long and the quality is fantastic. I only wish I could buy it again in the same limited edition packaging but oh well :)
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Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Oil
I am an Ipsy Glam Bag subscriber and I received this in my bag last month (February). It was only a small sample size but has lasted quite a long time. I must say, I love this product! Price - I can't comment on the price at all as I received this... +
I am an Ipsy Glam Bag subscriber and I received this in my bag last month (February). It was only a small sample size but has lasted quite a long time. I must say, I love this product!
Price - I can't comment on the price at all as I received this as a sample.
Quality and Effectiveness- Smashbox products are known for their high quality and this product is no exception. I was a bit leery of the "oil" as I have oily skin, but it did not cause any problems for me. I have four other smashbox primers and they are all wonderful but this is just amazing. My foundation glides on and stays all day and it gives me a beautiful "glowy" look when my makeup is finished! It also has a very light, but pretty smell. My suggestion with this product would be to not use too much or you could end up looking greasy, and you don't need to use a lot because a little goes a long way with this product!
I am almost done with my sample of this and will be buying the full size to add to my smashbox primer collection.
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KORRES Evening Primrose Eye Cream
I have been using this eye cream for a few weeks now and so far, so good. I am a HUGE eye cream person and I have a lot of them - so I have a pretty good idea of what works and what doesn't. Packaging - I love all of the korres packaging, it's... +
I have been using this eye cream for a few weeks now and so far, so good. I am a HUGE eye cream person and I have a lot of them - so I have a pretty good idea of what works and what doesn't.
Packaging - I love all of the korres packaging, it's very pretty. I've had no problems with this packaging as far as getting the product out like I have with some eye creams. I like it.
Price- it's not cheap, but it's not over the top expensive eitherm. I can't remember exactly what I paid for this but it was around what I normally pay for an eye cream.
Effectiveness- I am 24 so I don't have lines around my eyes yet, so I can't comment about whether it is effective at minimizing fine lines. However I have noticed that my eye area is looking brighter and more moisturized and my makeup seems to go on smoother after using this product.
Quality- I took off one star because this will BURN Like nothing else if it gets in your eyes. Be very careful of that. Overall I would say this is a good quality product, it seems to brighten the eye area and the packaging is nice.
I would probably use this again, the only reason I'm not going to buy it again immediately is I have a bunch of other eye creams I would like to try out first, but I'm going to keep this one in mind.
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NIVEA Q10plus Firming Body Milk
Is there any better lotion than a Nivea body lotion? I have chronic dry skin and very few products help. I always keep a bottle of lotion beside my bed, in the car and in my purse. This does wonders to moisturize my skin! I love the very light... +
Is there any better lotion than a Nivea body lotion?
I have chronic dry skin and very few products help. I always keep a bottle of lotion beside my bed, in the car and in my purse. This does wonders to moisturize my skin! I love the very light scent. After using this for a few days I went out and bought a second bottle and now it has been about 3 weeks since I've been using it and I feel like I have to reach for my lotion bottle less often because my skin is much less dry! I also have started to notice my skin starting to look a little firmer. I really love this and will definitely purchase again.
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