Liquid -Bobbi Brown - Skin Foundation SPF 15
ltgee 3/28/2013 6:48:00 PM
light coverage (not sure if buildable-haven't tried 2 layers yet), very runny, feels like a light moisturizer going on, doesn't accentuate dry patches. goes on so smooth and easy to apply (i like to apply with my fingers). i was matched to 4.5 Warm Natural and I am about NC40 right now. By summer i will be NC42 and can jump up to Honey (5.0). fantastic color match for my yellow undertone tanned southeast asian skin. i have extremely oily skin and by lunch, i was a bit greasy but i havent found a foundation that has lasted any better. Cliniques Matte foundation works really well but at the same time, its TOO matte and it leaves my face looking old and not natural. i'd rather look a bit dewy than dried up! really enjoying this foundation and going to try her long wear one next and after that, her new long wear compact foundation :)
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Eye Shadow -Laura Mercier - Caviar Stick Eye Color - Khaki
ltgee 3/19/2013 3:57:00 PM
im not sure if i would repurchase, will have to keep experimenting but for now this is what i think: its a beautiful khaki color, a dark forest green mixed with brown, i see gold flecks. its very difficult to get a precise line as the crayon is very creamy and glides on like butter. it doesn't set fast so you have time to smudge. oily lid gals definitely use a primer with this. i will update once i use this more but for now, its really nice, creamy and fantastic color payoff. you will have to use a brush to take some color off the tip if you want to use this as an eyeliner.
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Mascara -Maybelline - Full 'N Soft Mascara Waterproof
ltgee 3/18/2013 1:36:00 PM
UPDATE: taking 1 lippie off for the AWFUL chemical smell! the waterproof one is indeed waterproof, but lawd, the smell just goes straight up my nose and stings! keeping to the NON waterproof water next time-love that one! ------------------------------ ive tried both water proof and non and honestly, the NON has the formula i prefer. theres just something about the water proof one...i cant really put my finger on it, maybe its a bit more "dry"? but its not such a huge difference that i wouldn't buy it again if the water soluble one was out of stock. its still one of the best dang mascaras on the market for soft clump free lashes for an awesome daytime look! i would give the water soluble one 5 stars and this one gets a 4 :)
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Mascara -Cover Girl - Professional Super Thick Lash Mascara
ltgee 3/18/2013 1:31:00 PM
bought this off MUA reviews and i am not disappointed! would never have thought to buy this, its old fashioned packaging doesn't stand out amongst all the newer, brighter gimmicky mascaras these days. this was placed all the way at the bottom of the shelf so i could barely see it. this mascara is great! thickens my sparse asian lashes, is very black & barely any raccoon eyes (i have MAJOR oily eyes). this still cant beat my all time favorite maybellines full & soft but its a great one to have in your makeup arsenal. good stuff!
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Cleansers -Darphin - Purifying Foam Gel
ltgee 3/15/2013 4:01:00 PM
at this price point (about $38.00/4oz), i would not buy it again. it was comparable to my Philosophy Purity Gel Face Wash that i just bought for $22.00/7.5oz tube. same texture and same outcome. its a nice gel that foams up nicely with just a pea sized amount. i think you get better bang for you buck with Philosophy hands down and the quality is the same.
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Fragrances -Lancome - Tresor In Love
ltgee 3/15/2013 3:56:00 PM
didnt work with my chemistry. smelled great upon application, slightly sweet & powdery but then morphed into just powdery and slightly like..."sweet farts". all day at work i kept asking myself, "did someone fart?" no bueno. lasted unbelievably long on me because it took me almost 2 days so scrub that scent off my wrists. 1 star for the bottle and 1 star for the staying power.
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Cleansers -Philosophy - Purity Made Simple® Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover
ltgee 3/8/2013 2:07:00 PM
bought this from sephora for $18.00. the SA recommended this for oily skin gals like me. it is wonderful! i dont buy much from the philosophy line, just the triple acid pads. this face wash has me rethinking their other products! a little goes a LONG way with this gel. you need some pressure to squeeze out but thats better than the whole thing gushing out. i cant detect any fragrance and it takes off all my makeup and eye makeup W/OUT leaving my face feeling stripped! my skin feels so comfortable after the wash. i dont feel like i need to run and slap some face lotion on right away. great gel face wash and the price is tolerable, $18.00 for a 7oz tube.
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Lipstick -Neutrogena - MoistureSmooth Color Stick in Fresh Papaya #20
ltgee 3/6/2013 4:13:00 PM
i would buy this again but in a deeper color. the fresh papaya is a nice color but not much goes on in 1 swipe on my pigmented lips. i have to swipe it about 3-4 times to get some color. im pretty dark and my lips are a berry color naturally. its definitely more of a lip balm type. VERY moisturizing, smells yummy (like watermelon) and although i see slight shimmer on the crayon itself there isnt any on my lips. its a peachy pink color, perfect for a day at the office or casual weekend look. $6.50 at walmart.
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Mascara -Unlisted Brand - Blinc Kiss Me Mascara Amplified
ltgee 3/5/2013 5:52:00 PM
the only reason i am giving this mascara 2 stars is because i love the concept of tubing your lashes and there is NO raccoon eyes with tubing! i will not be repurchasing however because this gives absolutely ZERO volume and only a little bit of spiky length. and this is the AMPLIFIED version?! im scared to see what the regular version would do (or NOT do). the formula is SO dry that i cant even coat my inner baby lashes because nothing is coming off the wand! i swirled the wand around, this way and that way and nothing. it makes my eyes look like i only have lashes in the middle of my eyes and nothing on the edges. i DO love that i can wear it on my bottom lashes w/out smearing but really, for $25.00 bucks its just not worth it. i hope i can find another tubing mascara that is more "wet" and can catch the tiny lashes.
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Eye Shadow -Bobbi Brown - Shimmer Wash Eyeshadow - Rose Gold #8
ltgee 3/4/2013 3:35:00 PM
LOVE this! i am MAC NC35/NARS Stromboli/UD Naked Skin #6 (even in the winter im still pretty tan). this is gorgeous but very subtle on my lids. i used this as an all over eyelid wash and its beautiful. its shimmer formula but not the kind that looks tacky and full of chunky glitter. its buttery and smooth. i think i am going to use a cream colored shadow under this to intensify the color because im so tanned. the SA used the bobbi brown creme liner then swatched this on top and it was gorgeous and intense! will always have this color in my collection from now on, very flattering and true to its name. perfect for that sexy summer look :)
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Fragrances -Philosophy - Field of Flowers Peony Blossom Eau de Toilette
ltgee 3/4/2013 1:59:00 PM
i love peony scents and this does not fail to please. banana republic used to make this wonderful peony bubble bath but its discontinued now. ive been searching for a peony scent for years and so happy to have found this. i had 3 different men sniff this and all 3 of them loved it and thought it was "sexy and warm". ---> unfortunately it has zero lasting power, like all the other philosophy scents! :( why cant they formulate so it lasts? i love their fragrances but have never kept a bottle because nothing lasts more than 20 minutes on my skin. this is a return! bought the 2 oz at sephora, comes in a white bottle with a floral pattern (field of flowers) in front.2 stars for smelling wonderful but its pointless if it has no staying power.
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Treatments (Eye) -Unlisted Brand - Latisse Lash Growth Drops
ltgee 3/4/2013 1:26:00 PM
used this for 3 weeks and DID see growth, quite amazing! i started growing baby lashes all over the place and it made me straight asian lashes curly too! ---> unfortunately i also saw black raccoon eyes, my eyeballs started BULGING and my vision was distorted! can you say SCARY? i got the dreaded dark eyelids (both upper and lower, looked like someone punched me in the eyes everyday) and then the 3rd week in the vision problems started. i got so scared i stopped it altogether and it took about 4 days for my eyeballs to stop feeling like they were going to POP right out of my head! so bottom line-it WORKS but it can also have scary side effects, its a drug after all! be careful & monitor your eye pressure!!
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Tinted Moisturizer -NARS - Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer
ltgee 2/28/2013 2:22:00 PM
got this in st.moritz and its a perfect shade for my winter mac C4, nars stromboli face. i wear barcelona in the summer so i might have to step up to the next shade come tan face time. application went on smooth and not streaky. no discernible fragrance. perfect yellow undertone. gives me just enough coverage, i dont like to use full coverage foundations that much because it looks so cakey and mask like. this brings a nice even tone and glow to my face. gave it a 4 because i have to wait and see if i break out from this. i have a very acne prone, oily face. aside from this TM, i am thinking of purchasing urban decays naked skin in level 6. got a sample of that and its SO light and gives good coverage.
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Liquid -Urban Decay - Naked Skin
ltgee 2/1/2013 5:07:00 PM
went to sephora last night and got this, i really am loving the foundation. i was surprised that the SA swatched me at level 7 because this is my "winter" skin and i am pretty light now and the foundation looks DARK! but im wearing it today and it blended very well. very smooth, light texture and most importantly (for me, oily queen) MATTE finish! its been 4 hours now and no touch ups! ill probably have to jump to a 9.0 when the summer hits. anything with an even number (7.0) is a warm undertone (golden) and the odd numbers are cool toned (pink) (7.5). awesome foundation, ladies with oily skin try this! i would say light-medium finish but i will try to build it up and update how the coverage is.
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Moisturizers -Trader Joe's - Nourish Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer
ltgee 2/1/2013 4:44:00 PM
was looking for a simple, oil free/non fragrance daytime moisturizer for my sensitive combo (major oily t zone, dry cheeks) skin. this fits the bill. its not greasy and absorbs quickly. 1 pump is enough for my entire face and neck. no fragrance is a huge plus-why do companies put that in face products i will never understand. there are too many of us with sensitive skin! super cheap for the amount you get and comes in a pump spout. my skin feels moisturized yet light and matte. good stuff! 5 stars for not breaking me out, good ingredients, cheap and lots of product :)
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