Mandy
Member Since: March 16, 2009Reviews
Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF 15
I love this mineral foundation. Rich Vanilla is my perfect color. It's a lot easier to blend than my everyday mineral and the coverage is much higher. It doesn't give me that much glow, but it does give me more glow than everyday mineral and... +
I love this mineral foundation. Rich Vanilla is my perfect color. It's a lot easier to blend than my everyday mineral and the coverage is much higher. It doesn't give me that much glow, but it does give me more glow than everyday mineral and i appear less chalky/dead. It's got SPF in it so that's a plus. It works well over concealer and it doesn't ball up. The con is that it contains Bismuth Oxychloride which can irritate skin especially when your sweating. I also find that this foundation sometimes gives me a bit of a break out. The price is quite expensive, but it does last a very long time. Overall, i use this foundation for when i want that extra coverage and glow. -
Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
I've been using this for the longest time... i can't even keep track of how many i've repurchased. The powder has a white tint and have two different colors. I have a darker skintone so I use number 2, which is slightly warmer, and has a... +
I've been using this for the longest time... i can't even keep track of how many i've repurchased. The powder has a white tint and have two different colors. I have a darker skintone so I use number 2, which is slightly warmer, and has a bit more color. I use this after i've applied my concealer. I wouldn't say it does a whole lot of brightening but it's so finely milled that it's the perfect set powder for any of my concealer. I apply mineral makeup afterwards and it doesn't smear my under-eye concealer. It's a bit pricey as a powder just for the undereye area, but it does last pretty long. The only thing about this that i dont like is when i put this powder on top of my foundation, and i take pictures with flash, it creates a really scary white glow/cast under your eye.. not pretty. So now i just use it under my foundation to set. -
Everyday Minerals Base Foundation
I'm not sure if i love or hate this product. The price is great, i get 6 full size jars, plus samples, plus free gifts for the same price as my Laura Mercier mineral foundation. There are different formula, great color selection and also a great... +
I'm not sure if i love or hate this product. The price is great, i get 6 full size jars, plus samples, plus free gifts for the same price as my Laura Mercier mineral foundation. There are different formula, great color selection and also a great website in general. I feel that i break out less when i use this. And this also doesn't contain Bismuth Oxycholride, so when i get sweaty, i don't itch. The color i have is Buttered, and i use the Matte formula. I can say the color matches me quite well. On the down side, this mineral make up is quite dry and accentuates the dryness. It also doesn't cover as much as i'd like. It's also a harder formula to work with.
While i love the price, packaging, perks, and that it doesn't break me out. It does take time to apply and doesn't give as good of a coverage. So i use this daily as a work and quick foundation when i'm not crazy about having a totally polished face.
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Philosophy Hope In A Jar Daily Moisturizer
I've been using this moisturizer for as long as i remember. I've used a lot of moisturizer and some broke me out, some gave me allergic reactions. This cream doesn't break me out. It's a bit expensive and i find myself burning... +
I've been using this moisturizer for as long as i remember. I've used a lot of moisturizer and some broke me out, some gave me allergic reactions. This cream doesn't break me out. It's a bit expensive and i find myself burning through this cream quite fast. Since it's almost like a whipped souffle texture, you use a bit more than you usually would with other moisturizers. I don't mind the scent since i've used it for so long. I wish this moisturizer had SPF..but then again, i may react to it. Also, i find it not moisturizing enough in the winter months, even in the summer months when i'm really dry. But i've gotten so used to this. -
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
These wipes are very convenient. They smell great and look better than your average cleaning wipes. I usually make a big mess when i clean up and this cleans up all the dust and products. The wipes are quite moist and they last till you finish your... +
These wipes are very convenient. They smell great and look better than your average cleaning wipes. I usually make a big mess when i clean up and this cleans up all the dust and products. The wipes are quite moist and they last till you finish your job. It leaves a pretty nice scent. I do agree with some other reviewers that it's a bit bulky, but then again, most cleaning wipes are. I was trying to get some eyeliner smear off the table and i scrubbed pretty hard. I didn't tear and cleaned it pretty nicely. -
COVERGIRL LashBlast Volume Mascara
For me, this mascara is mediocre. I don't love it, don't hate it, if it's around i'll use it. But i won't specifically make a trip to go get it. It does what a lot of mascara does, fill in my lashes, lengthens a little. I noticed... +
For me, this mascara is mediocre. I don't love it, don't hate it, if it's around i'll use it. But i won't specifically make a trip to go get it. It does what a lot of mascara does, fill in my lashes, lengthens a little. I noticed that this mascara get dried and clumpy quite fast. Remember when you using your mascara, instead of pumping it in and out to get the product, twirl it inside the tube to prevent air from getting inside. Overall, this products okay. If it's on sale, not a bad idea to just grab it! -
Clarisonic Mia
This product is absolutely amazing. I've been using this for about 2 and a half years and i cannot live without it. It does such a good job at making my face clean and eliminates possible breakouts (not all, but better than nothing). I go to... +
This product is absolutely amazing. I've been using this for about 2 and a half years and i cannot live without it. It does such a good job at making my face clean and eliminates possible breakouts (not all, but better than nothing). I go to university at waterloo and i head back to toronto often, but each week, i'll haul my clarisonic back and forth...that's how much i love it !!!! I pair this with philosophy's purity made simple. I just usually move from spot to spot in a circular motion till i finished the whole face. I don't really care for the beeper timer thing because i don't really go by that. The price is a bit steep but i think it's totally justifiable. I've had it for a long time now and it's still working great. The replacement head sells for around 25$ and it's not bad for every 3 months. The only bad thing about this is that it doesn't really come with a travel protective case so it's a bit hard and bulky to travel. Another con is the battery life. I think the battery life is getting worse and worse. But i just keep it in the cradle all the time so it's not a problem. Overall, i definitely recommend this product. I know there are cheaper alternatives and i can't speak for those since i've never tried them. But if you've got a little money to shell, or it's a special occasion and you want to spoil yourself, try this! -
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser
i really do love this cleanser. I use it every single day. I used it long ago and didn't find it to be too amazing. But ever since i got my clarisonic ... which is around 2-3 years ago, i was looking for a gentle cleanser that will work well... +
i really do love this cleanser. I use it every single day. I used it long ago and didn't find it to be too amazing. But ever since i got my clarisonic ... which is around 2-3 years ago, i was looking for a gentle cleanser that will work well with my clarisonic. I went back to purity made simple and found that it works so well with the brush. I have really sensitive skin so i'm really careful about new products. But this hasn't given me problems yet. no breakouts, no reactions and doesn't dry the skin out. I can't really judge on it's ability as a make up remover since i use a cleansing oil before hand, but overall, i still love the cleanser...it's just a bit expensive -
Maybelline New York Lash Stiletto Mascara
I bough this mascara because i've been seeing it everywhere...on tv. magazine, forums etc... The price is great, it's a fraction of the price from my favorite mascara. I also love the packaging, very chic and sexy. When i first opened it and... +
I bough this mascara because i've been seeing it everywhere...on tv. magazine, forums etc... The price is great, it's a fraction of the price from my favorite mascara. I also love the packaging, very chic and sexy. When i first opened it and looked at the wand, my first thought is that the wand is a lot more sparse and thin than a lot of my other mascaras. I tried it on my top lashes and my lashes definitely looked longer. The only thing is that since my lashes are pin straight, the mascara didn't give my lashes a lift to show that length. I tried it on my bottom lashes and i loved the result. Since my bottom lashes doesn't need a lift, it really did a good job on lengthening my bottom lashes. It also does not clump as much. As for removing the mascara, i use a cleansing oil and it's a bit tough to get the mascara off. I have to rub it quite a bit. Overall, This mascara is great for my bottom lashes or lashes that doesn't need a lift of curl. I grab this mascara almost daily for my bottom lashes, but i wished it worked as well for my top lashes! -
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