oceanblue42
Member Since: December 12, 2011Reviews
Make Up For Ever HD Foundation
I love this foundation! I've tried a number of different foundations over the years and this is my favorite. You can apply it very lightly to areas that need little coverage, and then build it up over areas that need more. It goes on very smooth... +
I love this foundation! I've tried a number of different foundations over the years and this is my favorite. You can apply it very lightly to areas that need little coverage, and then build it up over areas that need more. It goes on very smooth and blends easily.
I have acne-prone oily skin and haven't found this to aggravate any of those problems. It covers my red spots very well and evens out my face nicely.
If you have oily skin I do recommend adding a finishing powder on top. This foundation didn't make my skin any oilier than usual, but it's not for oil control either so you will need other products to serve that purpose.
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Bare Escentuals Feather Light Mineral Veil
I use this as a finishing powder over liquid foundation to help even everything out. It's very fine and gives a nice matte look. I wouldn't recommend it as a foundation on its own if you really need coverage, as it is very light, but it... +
I use this as a finishing powder over liquid foundation to help even everything out. It's very fine and gives a nice matte look.
I wouldn't recommend it as a foundation on its own if you really need coverage, as it is very light, but it makes a great tinted finishing powder over your normal foundation.
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bareMinerals Original Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF15
I bought this foundation because I was hoping to find something light for daily wear that would be kind to my skin. I love the idea behind mineral makeup but after trying it, I think it may just not be right for some people. I have very pale... +
I bought this foundation because I was hoping to find something light for daily wear that would be kind to my skin. I love the idea behind mineral makeup but after trying it, I think it may just not be right for some people.
I have very pale, acne-prone skin and wear foundation to cover up the red spots I get from healing acne. A light coat of this foundation doesn't cover them very well at all, and a coat heavy enough to cover ends up looking too obvious, leaving a kind of chalky cakey appearance.
If you have fairly clear skin, this may work just fine, but if you need heavier coverage, this may not be very effective for you.
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Maybelline Unstoppable Eyeliner
I really like how this eyeliner goes on. I find it much easier to use than pencil liners and love that I don't have to sharpen. It goes on smooth and is easy to apply lightly and then build up. My one complaint about this eyeliner is that... +
I really like how this eyeliner goes on. I find it much easier to use than pencil liners and love that I don't have to sharpen. It goes on smooth and is easy to apply lightly and then build up.
My one complaint about this eyeliner is that it's not entirely waterproof. It stays perfectly on my upper lid, but I find after a few hours it tends to smudge when applied to the outer corners of my eyes and my lower lash line. However, I have yet to find a mascara that doesn't do this on my watery eyes (including much pricier ones) so I keep going back to this eyeliner because of its ease-of-use.
I've found that sealing the eyeliner with a bit of powder or eyeshadow helps minimize smudging if you have watery eyes.
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Sephora Lash Plumper Waterproof Mascara
This was the first product that convinced me sometimes it's worth it to spend a little more money on makeup. I was using a popular drugstore brand of mascara for years before trying this and had never been satisfied with it, but just assumed I... +
This was the first product that convinced me sometimes it's worth it to spend a little more money on makeup. I was using a popular drugstore brand of mascara for years before trying this and had never been satisfied with it, but just assumed I couldn't find anything better.
Then I received a free sample of this product with a Sephora order and I have been hooked ever since! It glides on so smooth, doesn't clump, doesn't run with my fairly watery eyes, and doesn't flake. It also lasts a very long time so it's really well-worth the price.
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Burt's Bees Naturally Nourishing Milk & Honey Body Lotion
I really want to love this lotion. I have a very hard time finding lotions that don't make my hands feel greasy, chalky, or filmy and this one really delivered. It moisturized, and after a little while it soaked into my skin very well without... +
I really want to love this lotion. I have a very hard time finding lotions that don't make my hands feel greasy, chalky, or filmy and this one really delivered. It moisturized, and after a little while it soaked into my skin very well without leaving an unpleasant residue.
The one thing I don't like about this lotion is the smell. It would be pleasant if it were milder, but once I applied enough to my hands I found it to be overwhelming. It was just too strong and caused me to sneeze and I ultimately had to wash it off.
If scents don't bother you, then I highly recommend this lotion because it works well, but I'd steer clear if you're sensitive to fragrances.
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COVERGIRL Natureluxe Gloss Balm
This is my favorite daily-wear lipstick. I find it's not quite as moisturizing as a full lip-balm (which is expected), but does a much better job of keeping my lips hydrated than other lipsticks I've tried. Sometimes I layer it on over a... +
This is my favorite daily-wear lipstick. I find it's not quite as moisturizing as a full lip-balm (which is expected), but does a much better job of keeping my lips hydrated than other lipsticks I've tried. Sometimes I layer it on over a little plain lip balm for added moisture.
I find the color range to be very nice and it provides just enough color to my lips where other moisturizing balms don't provide enough. If you want a lip balm that covers as well as a lipstick this is an excellent choice!
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Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara
This was the first mascara I ever tried and I continued using it for several years, simply because I'd always heard it was so highly recommended. I was never really satisfied with it, and eventually stopped using it after trying other... +
This was the first mascara I ever tried and I continued using it for several years, simply because I'd always heard it was so highly recommended. I was never really satisfied with it, and eventually stopped using it after trying other brands.
It's not utterly terrible but I just don't love it. I found that the first few uses it went on pretty smooth, but the product seemed to dry out relatively fast, and would start going on clumpy and not glide on very well at all.
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Burt's Bees Nourishing Lip Balm with Mango Butter
I've tried almost every Burt's Bees lip balm and this is hands-down my favorite. In general I found these natural lip balms were significantly more effective at keeping my lips soft and moisturized than all the petroleum-based lip balms... +
I've tried almost every Burt's Bees lip balm and this is hands-down my favorite. In general I found these natural lip balms were significantly more effective at keeping my lips soft and moisturized than all the petroleum-based lip balms I've tried over the years. I've struggled with chapped, dry lips my entire life and this is the first thing that has really helped!
I love the smell of the mango butter balm. It's not overpowering or too sweet like some of the other balms I tried, and it feels so soft and smooth on my lips. I apply this every single night before bed, and a few times throughout the day. I find it lasts a long time.
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