xoliana
Member Since: July 31, 2016Reviews
Simple Kind to Skin Nourishing 24HR Day/Night Cream
I've been using this on my face every night for almost a year now. I really love the consistency of it, not too thick or too thin. It doesn't make my face oily, or break it out anywhere. It sinks in pretty quickly while still leaving it very... +
I've been using this on my face every night for almost a year now. I really love the consistency of it, not too thick or too thin. It doesn't make my face oily, or break it out anywhere. It sinks in pretty quickly while still leaving it very soft. It doesn't work quite as well on the really dry patches I get here and there,but everywhere else it works great. No weird smell either, if you're scent sensitive like I am. -
Simple Kind To Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes
As a fan of the Simple products, I really didn't like these. They're far too rough on my skin, and I have to rub too hard to get my makeup off -- eye makeup in particular, and I don't like having to rub my eyes that hard. The smell is a little odd... +
As a fan of the Simple products, I really didn't like these. They're far too rough on my skin, and I have to rub too hard to get my makeup off -- eye makeup in particular, and I don't like having to rub my eyes that hard. The smell is a little odd on these as well, kind of like a mixture of alcohol and a weird floral scent. Not a fan. Use their cleansers or micellar water instead for better results. -
Tarte Tartelette In Bloom Clay Eyeshadow Palette
I just purchased this palette with my most recent Sephora order. I've used it about four times now and I'm already in love. The colours are gorgeous, with even the most pale shades giving off stunning pigment. All of the shades are silky soft to... +
I just purchased this palette with my most recent Sephora order. I've used it about four times now and I'm already in love. The colours are gorgeous, with even the most pale shades giving off stunning pigment. All of the shades are silky soft to the touch and very easy to blend. The matte shades kick up a tiny bit of powder, but if you tap off the excess, I don't find that there's any issue with fallout. Plus, these smell amazing! They're made with vanilla, and it's easy to tell. -
TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoo
This product is a bit hit or miss for me, mainly because I can buy one and it'll work well for ages, or I can buy another and it'll stop working after two or three uses. But when it does work, it works well. I have dark hair that's dyed red, and... +
This product is a bit hit or miss for me, mainly because I can buy one and it'll work well for ages, or I can buy another and it'll stop working after two or three uses. But when it does work, it works well. I have dark hair that's dyed red, and this doesn't leave any weird, powdery residue in my hair like some dry shampoos. As someone who is very scent sensitive, I don't find that this is overly offensive. It smells like a mild hair spray for a couple of minutes before it dissipates. It does the job -- I just wish the nozzle didn't stop working on some of them. -
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara
I love, love, love this mascara! I already have pretty long lashes, and I have a lot of them, but this mascara just volumizes and separates them as well as adding extra length. It doesn't clump up on me, nor does it flake -- even during a massage... +
I love, love, love this mascara! I already have pretty long lashes, and I have a lot of them, but this mascara just volumizes and separates them as well as adding extra length. It doesn't clump up on me, nor does it flake -- even during a massage, when my face is in a towel for thirty minutes. The wand works really well to grab all the areas that other wands neglect, and I rarely have to wipe any excess off before using. My only complaint is that the full size is a total ripoff at $30 and 6.8oz. You can buy two travel sizes at $15 each ($30 total), and 5oz each for a total of 10oz -- more than a full size. -
NYX HD Photogenic Concealer Wand
I bought this in the lightest shade, Porcelain. It's a bit too dark for me, but if I work with it a bit, I can use it. It's very odd in that it looks more peachy in the tube, and even when you swipe it onto the skin, but when blending it out it... +
I bought this in the lightest shade, Porcelain. It's a bit too dark for me, but if I work with it a bit, I can use it. It's very odd in that it looks more peachy in the tube, and even when you swipe it onto the skin, but when blending it out it actually has a tendency to turn more yellow. It's very noticeable under my eyes in particular -- I can look a bit jaundiced, if I'm not careful. The consistency is nice, not too thick or too thin. It flakes around my dry spots (I have normal to combo skin) and does sink into the fine lines under my eyes. I have to pat the product in throughout the day to keep it from creasing. It's still one of the better drugstore concealers, but definitely could be better, and wish it was lighter. -
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
I purchased this in the lightest shade, Chantilly. I have a heck of a time finding concealers that match my skin tone, because I'm so fair. This is definitely the best match I've had, even though it has more of a yellow undertone. It covers my... +
I purchased this in the lightest shade, Chantilly. I have a heck of a time finding concealers that match my skin tone, because I'm so fair. This is definitely the best match I've had, even though it has more of a yellow undertone. It covers my under eye circles better than anything else I've tried, without accentuating the dryness I get there. My skin is very translucent, so things have a tendency to look really dark around my eyes, including some veins on my lids. I don't have acne, but I experience some mild redness, which this covered nicely. Overall, this is definitely a great concealer, and I would definitely buy it again. -
Hourglass Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint
I received a sample of this in the lightest shade available. It was still too dark, and gave my skin a slightly yellow tint (I have pink-neutral undertones). It smells really badly of sunscreen, even though it contains no SPF. The formula is... +
I received a sample of this in the lightest shade available. It was still too dark, and gave my skin a slightly yellow tint (I have pink-neutral undertones). It smells really badly of sunscreen, even though it contains no SPF. The formula is super thick and hard to blend unless you use your fingers to spread it around before going in with a brush. It also had a tendency to make the patch of skin between my brows look dry, even though this is a hydrating formula. This is almost $70, so even if I enjoyed it more than I did, there's no way I would ever buy a full size version. -
QUO Blending Sponge
I do really like this product in terms of the texture and how it applied my makeup. However, my two biggest gripes would be that 1) it's difficult to blend concealer under the eye (the shape just didn't quite work for me), and 2) it's falling apart... +
I do really like this product in terms of the texture and how it applied my makeup. However, my two biggest gripes would be that 1) it's difficult to blend concealer under the eye (the shape just didn't quite work for me), and 2) it's falling apart on me after only about a month of having it -- and I am by no means a "heavy" makeup user. So while I think the price is on point, and it does a good job for most of the face, I'm very unimpressed by the longevity. I would still recommend it, but don't expect it to last long. -
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