Concealers -MAC - Select Moisturecover
Paulchen 11/4/2010 10:37:00 AM
I have tried several concealers now, and this one I really love. I use it mainly for the undereye area. My dark circles aren't the worst in the world but since my skin is fair the veines underneath make the inner corners of my eyes look slightly bluish. I use the NW20 and the warm tone counteracts the bluishness perfectly without looking to orange. It sets nicely and gives me a natural looking coverage without being overly matt or shiny. The best thing about it though is that it lasts throughout the day without creasing or fading. Also like the fact that it comes in an lipglass like container, because I can pop it on from the wand. I don't like the ones that come in pots. Would definately recommend this and will buy it again.
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Bronzers -BeneFit Cosmetics - HOOLA
Paulchen 8/4/2010 1:53:00 PM
i got to know this product during the time I worked for benefit and I really love it. Bronzer? Matte? SOLD! it is an expensive product, as kinda all the benefit products seem to be, but you really get a lot of product 11g. EDIT: There are better bronzers on the market.
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Makeup Brushes -MAC - #187 Duo Fiber Face Brush (Stippling, Skunk Brush)
Paulchen 8/4/2010 1:43:00 PM
I got this brush in a Christmas brush kit last year since I wanted to get some travel-friendly brushes. I didn't actually use it until I saw Samantha Chapman use it on Youtube.... Since then I love to use it for bronzer or blusher... gives a sheer application blends the product in beautifully...
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Eye Shadow -MAC - Patina (Frost)
Paulchen 8/4/2010 1:31:00 PM
I can not belive I am already one my third pan... I have blue-greenish eyes with a soft yellow ring around my pupils and this makes my eyes pop without looking like I wear much make up...its really office-friendly.... I mostly wear it alone ( I have a cool dark brown permanent eyeliner along the upper waterline and along the lower lashline) with a black mascara thats all I need throughout the day... I already bought it again.. Love it....
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Highlighters -MAC - Cream Colour Base in Hush
Paulchen 8/4/2010 1:18:00 PM
When I first tried cream colour bases I hated them... and I still do hate some of them, because I can't stand glitter all over my skin.. But with hush its different, this gives you a soft sheen-y highlight and with my skintone (NC 20) It only shows when the light hits it, so its not an obvious highlighter... which is lovely... would definately buy hush (and only hush) again.... EDIT: This really started to break me out heavily... so no wouldnt buy it again.
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Lip Gloss -MAC - Lustreglass in Love Nectar
Paulchen 8/4/2010 1:12:00 PM
This is the latest addition to my lip gloss collection and it quickly became my new favorite. Reason why? A perfect colour for everyday and It fades nicely... no gunk, just soft lips... will buy again...
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Mascara -Rimmel - Sexy Curves
Paulchen 6/24/2010 6:30:00 AM
I bought this after I heard so many people rave about this mascara. First impression, slightly dryer formula and a bendy brush ( similar to defin a lash, and this one isn't really worth the price )After I applied it I looked in the mirror and saw thin spidery lashes, no thickness, no additional length... a very subtle look, barely there lashes so to speak. The packaging looks really nice though. Won't buy it again. Recommended? not really....
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Concealers -BeneFit Cosmetics - Erase paste
Paulchen 6/15/2010 11:20:00 AM
I really loves this concealer for under the eyes and and on slight imperfections. Gives a medium coverage its kinda sheer. Lasts really good on my skin without drying. I apply it with a MAC 224 and it blends beautifully in to my skin.
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Concealers -Aveda - Inner Light concealer
Paulchen 6/15/2010 11:08:00 AM
This made me look older,because it got in all my lines.... which is a no go for me. Don't get me wrong I just turned 23, but this product simply dissapeared after a few hours on my skin.. As they say a cobbler should stick to his last Aveda should stay with Hair and Bodycare, which is really good but the make up is just disappointing, I used the products on clients while I worked for a salon. Wouldn't recommend it.
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Eye Primer -Artdeco - Eyeshadow Base
Paulchen 6/15/2010 11:02:00 AM
To be honest first time I used I didn't like it because of the hint of shimmer in it but if this is blended and topped with a matte color eyeshadow its not visible anymore. And it definately works without being sticky or cutting blend ability of the e/s. Another plus is the price with about EUR 6-7 its really reasonable and the jar (which contains 5ml/01.17 FL. OZ.) will last a very long time, because you only need a tiny amount. Unlike other popular eyeshadow primers, like UDPP or TF shadow Insurance, ARTDECO (which is german based btw) is available throught Europe, which is great. Definately recommended.
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Eye Shadow -MAC - Eyeshadow in Malt
Paulchen 6/15/2010 10:50:00 AM
I use malt in the crease with brulé as highlighter and mystery as liner along the top lashline and its really classic subtle definition on me (I'm a NC 20). already repurchased.
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Makeup Brushes -MAC - 138 Tapered Face Brush
Paulchen 6/15/2010 10:42:00 AM
This brush is a true allrounder... gives beautiful contures and applies just the right amount of blush. Because of the tapered edge it is perfect for setting under eye concealer with a bit of powder. Feels super soft and does not shed.
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Makeup Brushes -MAC - #217 Blending
Paulchen 6/15/2010 10:36:00 AM
Simply one of the best eyeshadow brushes ever.. really soft, do what they are supposed to. I picked up four over the last years and the only thing thats kinda weird, is that that the three I have differ in shape? although they are all from a MAC store... as with all MAC brushes slightly higher in price but so far non of them has let me down... love them...
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Makeup Brushes -MAC - 227 Large Fluff Brush
Paulchen 6/15/2010 10:30:00 AM
One of my favorite brushes, it is very multi-purpose. Applies a nice layer of shadow on the eyes but could also be used to blend out already applied eyeshadows. The bigger size makes it perfect for applying highlighter to the cheekbones.
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Polishes -OPI - It's A Girl
Paulchen 6/15/2010 10:24:00 AM
My new favorite pink... a translucent classic cool toned pink, which looks really sophisticated and goes on smoothly with just one coat. As all OPI polishes it dries really fast and stays on for a good amount of time. Very work appropriate. Definately recommended.
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