Self Tanners -Clarins - Crème Délicieuse Auto-Bronzante
CocoMango 3/14/2011 5:19:00 PM
The Good: It smells fine, not as bad as other self tanners I've tried. It has a nice texture and seemed to settle into my skin fairly quickly. It has a slight tint to it so you can see where you are applying the product. It wore for about 5 days and did fade evenly. The Bad: I looked pretty orange. I was hoping I was being paranoid and just not used to seeing my fair complexion (NW20) with color....but no, it was true. A trustworthy friend confirmed it when I asked "do I look orange?" I've had better luck with other Clarins tanners. This one is NOT HG for me.
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Eye Primer -Too Faced - Shadow Insurance Glitter Glue, Glitter Bonding Eye Shadow Primer
CocoMango 3/4/2011 10:24:00 AM
Probably the best $18 I've ever spent! This stuff is great, it really holds down glitter and loose shadow/pigments. Its definitely more sticky/tacky feeling than regular TFSI. But no worries, it doesn't stay like that. Once you have it smoothed on to eyelids its no longer sticky feeling. I was really impressed with how it made my MAC reflects look....just like in the jar. I love sparkle so its perfect for me.
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Crème -MAC - Mineralize Foundation
CocoMango 2/20/2011 11:03:00 PM
I love this foundation b/c it has good coverage and feels nice on my skin. Its hydrating and not heavy. It has a natural finish and the color match is great. I normally wear NW20 but in this formula I need NW15 b/c it does run darker. HOWEVER I hit pan on this faster than anything and I don't even wear it everyday. I've had it a month. Its too expensive considering how little product you get and how fast it goes. 0.35 oz for $32. I could get any other formula 1.3 oz for less at MAC.
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Lipstick -Bobbi Brown - Rich Lip Color SPF 12
CocoMango 2/18/2011 2:09:00 PM
The formula of these lipsticks is good. They are very pigmented and you only need one coat to achieve the color seen in the tube. They have a semi-matte finish. To me, the texture is drier than other BB formulas. I usually buy Creamy Lip Color so thats probably why I think that. I purchased it in Bikini Pink which a medium shade of pink and I think it has cool undertones. Its very wearable and pretty.
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Palettes -Bobbi Brown - Face Touch-Up Palette
CocoMango 2/17/2011 4:15:00 PM
I have mixed feelings about this product. I ordered the Sand color w/ brush from QVC for $58. The product is small but I'm okay w/ $38 (cost for just the palette) however $20 for the brush is ridiculous. Overall I think its overpriced. Now onto the actual contents, I like the foundation stick portion. Sand matches my NC/NW20 skin fairly well. I like that the corrector covers dark circles better than anything else I've tried. However, the concealer is darker than I expected...darker than the found. stick. The consistency of corrector/concealer is a bit of a problem b/c it definitely settles into my fine lines around the eye. That just makes me look worse and my subtle wrinkles more noticeable. and yes, as Bobbi recommends I do use eye cream before application. The powder is...well translucent powder, so not much to say.
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Eye Shadow -Wet 'n' Wild - 8-pan Palette "Comfort Zone"
CocoMango 2/17/2011 1:22:00 PM
Okay so first off all the shadows except for the lightest highlight shade marked "brow" are really nice and soft/blendable and pigmented. Exactly the good quality you expect from WnW e/s. The lightest shades are chalky IMO. So I don't really love the top ones in the palette. I also have to note that this palette is fragile. There were so many palettes that broke during shipping (I know b/c I was there when they unpacked and stocked the shelves). Only 2 survived and were put out for sale. So do not drop! Green side = YAY Brown side = big NAY. why nay to the brown side you ask? well b/c soo warm and looks horrible on me. Gross. I'm NW20 so that is why I suppose. That second shade reminds me of Woodwinked from MAC and that is so warm on me its almost orange. DNW.
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Mascara -Maybelline - Volum' Express The Falsies
CocoMango 2/17/2011 1:17:00 PM
I like this all except the brush. The shape of the brush (curved, acts like a spoon for lashes) and the bristles are not the problem. Its that its flexible and kinda pivots when you apply. I want a firm wand so I can really dig in and separate my lashes. I just get a little messy using it. Could be my technique and not the mascara's fault who knows. Its very black, not too clumpy (a little b/c of the flexi wand) and I do not have flaking issues. I think its worth a try if you want volume and length at a cheap price. I got this for $6 at Walgreens.
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Mascara -Maybelline - Volum' Express The Colossal
CocoMango 2/17/2011 1:14:00 PM
I like this A LOT! Its the one I reach for everyday (for now...I'm a mascara junkie). I like the big brush, the formula and the volume it give my lashes. Its very black (I purchased Blackest Black) and if you build it I find you can get pretty good length with two coats. It is not clumpy and I haven't had much problems with flaking. I though it smelled like roses. Can be a turn off but its subtle IMO. HG for now. I highly recommend trying it. I scooped it up for $5-6. I rec'd it to a friend and she did not like and went back to Diorshow. I hate Diorshow (total crap and expensive as hell). So different tastes I guess but worth a try.
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Mascara -Maybelline - Volum' Express One by One
CocoMango 2/17/2011 1:08:00 PM
Okay so when I first tried it was like newp, I'm taking this back what a disappointment. But now that I've used it a few more times I'm liking it better. It does what it says "separates lashes" and I get no clumps whatsoever. However there's no volume to be had here, I mean not really for something in the Volume Express line. Length is okay. Nothing spectacular. I didn't have flaking issues either....but then again I never do so maybe I don't know what people mean when they say that. This retails for $6.50 at my local Target.
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Mascara -Maybelline - The Falsies in Black Drama
CocoMango 2/3/2011 1:00:00 AM
this stuff is great. my lashes are twice as long and volume was good too. super black (purchased blackest black). although it flakes a little so minus one lippie. I recommend.
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Mascara -Lancome - High Definicils
CocoMango 1/27/2011 5:15:00 PM
nothing special. It didn't do much for me at all. It made my lashes black obviously but I wasn't impressed with length or volume. I took it back after a few uses and traded for Hypnose.
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Blush -BeneFit Cosmetics - Bella Bamba
CocoMango 1/27/2011 11:52:00 AM
The color is gorgeous (fun warm pink) but its a GLITTER BOMB! Its so much shimmer....like way more than orgasm...also a little more pigmented. Do not want.
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