madeline.dm
Member Since: August 27, 2013Reviews
e.l.f. Cosmetics Essential Eyelid Primer
Expensive primers, step aside! This $1 e.l.f. find is a winner in my books. This primer makes a dramatic difference in the lasting power of your eyeshadow. I prefer the nude coloured one, although the shimmer-y shades aren't bad. The glitter pieces... +
Expensive primers, step aside! This $1 e.l.f. find is a winner in my books. This primer makes a dramatic difference in the lasting power of your eyeshadow. I prefer the nude coloured one, although the shimmer-y shades aren't bad. The glitter pieces in champagne are a bit large and don't look very nice, so I'd just stick to the transparent one. The doe foot applicator is not the most sanitary and the product will not last as long as too face shadow insurance for example, but it is still very cheap and definitely worth the money. My only complaint is that they don't have any stores to buy from in Canada! Ordering online is not a problem for me (Especially during 50% off sales) but i know that it is for some people. Ohh.. maybe one day they will open a store here.
Hope this helped!
Madeline,
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Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer
Amazing. Best concealer I've tried. Best value for money. This is probably the most pigmented product I have ever used. The quality is amazing and I love the squeeze tube for its sanitary dispensing. There are only 3 shades, buy why not buy two and... +
Amazing. Best concealer I've tried. Best value for money. This is probably the most pigmented product I have ever used. The quality is amazing and I love the squeeze tube for its sanitary dispensing. There are only 3 shades, buy why not buy two and mix? I especially love the versatility of having light and medium for my changing skin tone with the seasons, and using the lighter one for highlighting under the eyes, etc. Please note that this concealer is DRYING. I would not recommend it for under the eyes unless you mix it with a more hydrating concealer or a bit of lotion... which could be tricky under the eyes. You would need a very lightweight oil free lotion to blend effectively. For blemishes and spots, it is perfect. Lasts all day and blends very well. I like mixing it with the coverFX conceal FX since that is a more hydrating (and expensive!) concealer for under the eyes or on dry parts of my face. Overall, everyone needs this product for those nasty spots that will never go away. This will DEFINITELY cover any skin imperfection, you just might have to do a bit of artist mixing beforehand. Spend the extra $5 at walmart (only sold there) and get another shade to find your perfect match :)
Madeline,
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Dior Skin Airflash Spray Foundation
This is a high end foundation. If you are not willing to spend $60 on foundation, don't consider buying this! If you are, I would definitely recommend this product over some other high end foundations. Here is why: I have tried foundations from $3... +
This is a high end foundation. If you are not willing to spend $60 on foundation, don't consider buying this! If you are, I would definitely recommend this product over some other high end foundations. Here is why:
I have tried foundations from $3 E.L.F. to $60 Chanel, and have favourites from each end of the spectrum. This specific product is good for those who wear makeup very rarely, since it will not go bad (ever? there is no expiration date!). This is due to the fact that it is in an aerosol can and does not come into contact with air/skin until you apply it. I have shade 200 and 301, both being quite dark. There is one shade lighter, 100, which could work for very pale girls... although I don't think it is much different from my 200 which is nearly an NW25/30 in MAC colours. Aside from the lack of shades, this product should not be sprayed directly onto the face, ever. I use a small stippling brush to apply the product, SHAKING FIRST, then spraying onto the tip of the brush and applying to my skin. It is quite buildable and can give you a very full coverage and matte (but not flat! there is a slight sheen) finish. The aspect that I like the most is the products longevity. The colour does not change throughout the day and wears very well. Hope this was helpful!
Madeline,
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Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream for Combination to Oily Skin
I haven't found an American BB cream that works as well as the original Garnier version. I have this product in Light/Medium and it is great for the summer. I wear a Korean bb cream in the winter (Skin79) since the Garnier is too dark for me then... +
I haven't found an American BB cream that works as well as the original Garnier version. I have this product in Light/Medium and it is great for the summer. I wear a Korean bb cream in the winter (Skin79) since the Garnier is too dark for me then. The coverage is pretty good, as is the consistency. The product does not feel heavy on the skin and does not cling to dry areas. It is not mattifying but that can be easily fixed with some powder over top. I would probably recommend using powder to "set" this base, since it will last all day if you do. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase and will continue to repurchase it. I do wonder if it has SPF in it... apparently it does but I can't find it on the packaging! -
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