sydkaaay
Member Since: August 26, 2011Reviews
MAC Cosmetics Bronzing Powder
From the "Temperature Rising" collection couple months ago, I picked this up. I was hypnotized with all the raves on the internet, I purchased it without even looking at it. I thought it was a matte bronzer, but to look at it when I got home, it... +
From the "Temperature Rising" collection couple months ago, I picked this up.
I was hypnotized with all the raves on the internet, I purchased it without even looking at it.
I thought it was a matte bronzer,
but to look at it when I got home, it turned out to be a shimmering bronzer!
That didn't encourage me to make a return however,
because the color and undertone was so beautifully perfect for my skin tone.
I love that it has yellow undertone, perfect for my asian skin.
I love using it on top of my matte contouring bronzer to create that "glowing" look on my cheeks.
it makes me look so glowy and healthy, even on my 5-6 hour sleep schedule.
It isnt dark enough for contour, its on the lighter side,
but as a layering shade,
or on a very light skin tone, it would look beautiful.
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L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Mascara
So, I have been more of a "high end mascara believer" kind of gal for a while now. Ever since my Scandalous Queen Mascara, which I can't even find in stores anymore, I've bought Benefit Badgal, They're Real, MUFE Smokey Lash, Lancome Hypnose... +
So, I have been more of a "high end mascara believer" kind of gal for a while now.
Ever since my Scandalous Queen Mascara, which I can't even find in stores anymore,
I've bought Benefit Badgal, They're Real, MUFE Smokey Lash, Lancome Hypnose, Buxom...
You name it, I've probably been all over it.
Buuuuut, without much success.
Anyhow, this isn't about those mascaras. Perhaps there will be separate reviews on those.
I was recommended by an Youtube guru of this mascara,
she is a fellow Asian, which got my trust.
I have stubborn, straight, shy (facing down) lashes.
I always have to go for waterproof mascaras to hold curls but even high end ones take days or even weeks for it to kind of "dry out" a little bit to hold the curl perfectly.
THIS one however.
Got my heart. I give it to ya.
I will re-purchase over and over unless I find another magical one, which probably won't be for awhile.
Right off the bat, held my curl, gave me length, didn't clump, I can make it look natural.
I can build it up for darkness and length, and even volume. Which I didn't have much of.
I gotta admit I DO add another volumizing mascara on top of that just for a little extra oooomph, if you know what I mean.
But I could do without that one. and Loreal Telescopic alone.
The price isn't "cheap" but not on the very expensive side.
It's mediocre, I would even call it affordable.
Compared to all the other Sephora mascaras, definitely saves me money!
I love the size of the wand, its flat.
I can use the narrow side for detailed application, but when I'm rushing in the morning,
I use the wider side for quicker volume.
it's small enough that it fits the width of my eyes perfectly, and even fits the bottom lashes without getting ALL OVER my under eye which drives me crazy.
Overall, I love this mascara.
Definitely worth every penny.
If you don't have it already, and have the similar lash traits as mine,
go put your shoes on.
Go get it.
You will thank me. x
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Marrakesh Oil
It was recommended by my hair stylist. She put it on me and my first thought was MAN, SMELLS LIKE WARM COOKIE DOUGH. But the quality of it didn't disappoint me either. It protects hair from heat, conditions, gives shine, doesn't look... +
It was recommended by my hair stylist. She put it on me and my first thought was
MAN, SMELLS LIKE WARM COOKIE DOUGH.
But the quality of it didn't disappoint me either.
It protects hair from heat, conditions, gives shine, doesn't look greasy, and even controls frizz.
I use it when my hairs damp, and when dry.
I put it on the ends of my hair and it feels phenomenal.
It's all natural too with no harsh preservatives or chemicals..
Natural argan oil from Morocco.
I definitely suggest you go and try it. :)
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Too Faced Pink Leopard Bronzing Powder
I'm just going to start by saying I returned it. First, if you're fair it might be a different story, but if you have a medium tone to dark it won't show up unless you paaaaack it on. I found myself swirling my brush in it about 10... +
I'm just going to start by saying I returned it.
First, if you're fair it might be a different story, but if you have a medium tone to dark it won't show up unless you paaaaack it on. I found myself swirling my brush in it about 10 times to do one cheek. It's a perfecting and brightening powder supposedly so maybe if you put a little bit on fair skin person to give your cheeks a little flush of color then maybe it'll show up.
But I don't recommend this as a good low maintenance bronzer at all.
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Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation and Foundation Primer
First off, I should start by saying I heard a LOT, I mean a LOT of beauty gurus raving about this product. But I was never really tempted to actually get it and try it myself. Since I have a lot of blemishes and scars, I need a good coverage... +
First off, I should start by saying I heard a LOT, I mean a LOT of beauty gurus raving about this product.
But I was never really tempted to actually get it and try it myself.
Since I have a lot of blemishes and scars, I need a good coverage foundation so I can skip concealer. I was just sticking to MUFE HD foundation, or Mat Velvet , and I even fell in love with LM oil free foundation for a while but they just stopped working their wonders on me. One day I saw a guru putting that foundation on camera, and I was totally sold at that moment. So I ran to Sephora and purchased it.
First day I tried it on my friend who already has clear skin, it looked amazing on her, giving her an even coverage without making it look cakey. This foundation starts sort of thick and as you blend it out, your skin looks even more flawless. I tend to pat on my foundation in a think layer so I can build a coverage without caking it on. But with this foundation, I could just blend it all over the face with a brush and I was ready to go.
For someone with a troubled skin, this is a great thing when you're getting ready in the morning so you don't have to spend at least 10 minutes making your skin look perfect.
This foundation is so velvety it's unbelievable. It just literally, GLIDES on your skin without a hesitation. It feels amazing if you put it on with fingers as well.
On the bottle, it says "Luminous Coverage" and they're NOT lying. My skin looked glowy and dewy but not oily or greasy. It catches light so beautifully you have this natural looking glow to your skin.
OH, and a note when you're picking your shade, don't go with what the swatch looks like on your hand, get someone in the store to do a color match for you, because it's not exactly what it looks like when you first squeeze it out. I heard someone say that they went with a color way lighter than their skin tone but it oxidized darker, but mine looks a little yellow-orange (cream beige) but after I put it on my face it becomes a little paler and exactly my skin tone.
Hands down this is the best foundation I've used so far, forget all the other foundations I've tried.
I'm very picky with things I put on my skin, so you can take my word for it.
It's oil-free so I don't find that it breaks me out but I do suggest you blend it out nicely so your skin can breath a little under the foundation, because.. no matter how good of a foundation you use if you put a lot, and have it on for a long time you're guaranteed to break out regardless of the product.
so I give this foundation a 5 out of 5 without a doubt.
I hope this review helped you and answered all your questions about this product. :)
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